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Toshiba 5205 Series Personal Computer User Manual

1. Pressing the power button NOTE When you turn on the computer for the first time dont turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The AC power light glows when the computer is connected to an external power source 0 Cy The battery light Glows amber while the battery is being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 133 The Fixed HDD ODD light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use N CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Za Getting Started 61 Using the computer for the first time Activating the power on password NOTE Refer to Creating a password recovery diskette on page 710 for information on backing up your password When you first power up your computer no password is required Once the operating system has loaded you can set up your computer so that a password is required to complete the powering up process in the future To activate the power on password 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console window appears For more information see TOSHIBA Console on page 208 2 Click Security 3 Click U
2. Adjust system settings gt Search for files gt Access Windows Help and Support gt Run programs gt Suspend system activity and turn off the computer For more information on starting programs see Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 151 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 43 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons on the taskbar to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Windows XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system Programs documents and other data are held in files These files can be grouped together in folders and folders can be grouped inside other folders for convenient o
3. 107 Removing a disc with the computer on 107 Removing a disc with the computer off 107 Caring for CDs and DVDS eee 108 Using the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW Multifunction CLIVE ncn 108 1 O Contents Setting up for communications 109 Connecting the MOdemM cecene 109 Connecting your computer to a network 110 Powering down the computer sscccsccce 111 Turn Off or Shut down command 111 Restart command cc ecceeeeseesseeeeeeees 112 Hibernation command cceeeseeeceeeeeeeees 112 Stand by COMMANG neen 113 Using Turn Off or Shut down cece 113 Turning off or shutting down more quickly 114 starting again after Turn Off or Shut down 117 Using Hibernation ccce 117 Enabling the Hibernation comman4d 117 Going into Hibernation mode 118 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly 119 starting again from Hibernation 0 122 Using Stand DY ceecee 122 Going into Stand by mode more quickly 124 starting again from Stand by 126 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing scc 127 Toshiba s energy Saver design cccceceeseeees 127 Running the computer on battery power 127 Using additional batteries 0 0 0 eee 128 Battery safety precautions 128 Maximizing battery life 129 Charging batteries 131 Charging the main battery 131 Charging the RIC battery ee 132 Monitoring battery DOWED c
4. 7 Press any key A password recovery diskette has been created Toshiba Utilities 2 1 TOSHIBA Console yw NOTES Store your password recovery diskette in a safe place M It is a good idea to create more than one password recovery diskette in case the original is damaged or lost To use the diskette 1 Insertit in the external diskette drive 2 Turn on the computer 3 When the Sub LCD displays password press the Enter key The computer will read the diskette and start the computer TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to enable or disable the TOSHIBA Console and Internet buttons and the programs associated with them Those buttons are located just above the function keys at the top of the keyboard To access these controls 1 Inthe TOSHIBA Console window double click TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Controls Properties window appears 21 2 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Controls Properties Buttons Media Apps SubLCD Select a Button e Internet button e Select a Program f TOSHIBA Console C Starts your Internet browser Internet Explorer f Starts your e mail Outlook Express f Starts custom program No selection Restore Defaults Sample TOSHIBA Controls Properties window Click the Buttons tab Click on the drop down box of the button you want to change 4 Select the option make the desired selections
5. Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Hibernation To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you went into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start the computer again by opening the display panel Using Stand by If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer using the Stand by command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer Learning the Basics 1 23 Using Stand by The Turn off computer window appears Turn off computer O os i 7 Bare 4 ir As p Stand By Turn OFF Restart Cancel Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Stand By The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light 1 blinks amber indicating the machine is in Stand by mode If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a d
6. Sample My Computer window 1 46 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 2 Using the pointing device and control buttons together x 6 Now click the Close button in the upper right corner of this window The My Computer window is closed 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the pointing device to drag the cursor to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop Start button Taskbar System tray Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktops four edges di 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 4f Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet If you can t move the taskbar it s probably because it has been locked To unlock it 1 Right click the taskbar A menu appears If the Lock the taskbar option has a check mark then the feature is in use Click Lock the taskbar Call up the menu again The check mark should be gone indicating the lock has been removed Follow the same steps to lock the taskbar You can also lock and unlock the taskbar by using the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window To access the win
7. Hot Keys 21 D Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad Fn A or This hot key disables or enables the TouchPad or cPad To use the TouchPad see For systems with Touch Pad on page 64 To use the cPad see For systems with cPad on page 65 Sample disable and enable TouchPad or cPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn Uo a This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn wo This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom gt UL approved CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved AS approved NEMKO approved 2 6 Appendix C Video Modes This appendix lists the video modes supported by the display adapter and identifies the characteristics of each mode The columns in the tables have the following meanings Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal and is generally used by programmers to specify video modes in programs Type identifies the display adapter that first supported the mode and specifies whether the mode is text or graphics Resolution is the measure of the screen s dimensions in terms of
8. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen Also you can attach a television set or other external video device to your computer for viewing DVD movies or presentations Connecting an external monitor is described below For details of connecting other external video devices and setting display options see Exploring video features on page 185 Connecting an external monitor L You must attach the monitor before you turn on the computer 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the side of the computer 2 Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor Turn on the computer see Turning on the power on page 59 5 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the TV out button and simply press it to direct the display to the connected device You may also use the display hot key Fn F5 to change the display output as follows 1 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you
9. system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U universal serial bus USB A serial 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 299 W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 2 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of t
10. 5 Click Apply then click OK You can choose which of two media players you prefer to have as your default your automatic choice upon powering up when you play a CD If you want to change the default setting do the following 1 Inthe TOSHIBA Console click Toshiba Button Controls 2 Click the Media Apps tab Toshiba Utilities 2 3 TOSHIBA Console E TOSHIBA Controls Properties Buttons Media Apps SubLCD Select the applications you wart to use with the media types listed below Select a Player Audio Video Contra windows Media Player CO Audio Control TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER Windows Media Player DVD Video Control CODWYD Play Drive Restore Defaults cae soy Sample Media Apps tab 3 Under Select a Player choose either the Windows Media Player or TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER in the Audio Video Control and CD Audio Control menu selections 4 Click Apply then click OK You can also program the Sub LCD the rectangular window in the middle of the CD DVD control button panel in the front of your computer You can access the Sub LCD controls in two ways 1 Inthe TOSHIBA Console click Toshiba Button Controls and then click the SubLCD tab Or in the TOSHIBA Console double click the SubLCD icon 21 4 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 2 Choose the appropriate clock setting either for 12 or 24 hours and click the appropriate radio button E TOSHIBA Controls Properties Mode i Clock 24H
11. By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard an external mouse and an external diskette drive you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor connects to the RGB monitor port oc An external mouse keyboard and diskette drive connect to the USB ports Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers you can use a special synchronization program and the computer s infrared port To transfer files through the infrared port the other computer must have a compatible infrared port To transfer files 1 Place the computers so that their infrared ports are aligned Load the transfer program on both computers Set any specific options Start the transfer nan Ae UO N When you have finished transferring files close the programs on both computers Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet use an online service or access a network through a dial up connection you need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet 1 18 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 COMS
12. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating system 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options window appears 4 Click the Modems tab A location box appears The COM port is specified in the Attached to field Your modem should be listed under Modem 5 To verify that the modem is set up properly gt h S Click the port to which your modem is connected hS Click Properties h Sd Click the Diagnostics tab Click Query Modem The Modem AMR Properties box appears 6 Click the General tab The computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly h S Exploring Your Options 1 19 Exchanging data with another computer 7 Ifthe modem isn t working properly click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions 8 Click OK to close the Properties box then the Phone and Modem Options windows 9 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line See Connecting the mo
13. You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Address bar Standard buttons My Computer ER KA File Edit View Favorites Tools Help B PP Search E Folders a gt mi I x Go links Files Stored on This Computer CJ Shared Documents Hard Disk Drives gt 53408200000 C e Local Disk D Devices with Removable Storage ew Removable Disk F Sample toolbar locations Exploring Your Options 1 15 Personalizing your desktop The elements you can add to the top of the window are Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether itis a folder or a Web page You can browse to another location by typing an address a URL a path or even a pro gram name If you start typing a previously typed address the AutoComplete feature fin ishes the address for you Standard buttons Displays buttons for commonly used commands such as copying pasting deleting items changing views and browsing backward and forward Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Onthe View menu point to Toolbars then click the name of the toolbar you want to display The toolbar appears below the menu bar of the current window Displaying information about each folder In addition to displaying the contents of each window
14. f Clock 12H CO Qhaner Stringi ee Restore Defaults Sample SubLCD tab Besides setting the clock you can also program a message by using the Owner String feature 1 Click the Owner String button with your cursor 2 Type a message in the text box below 3 Click Apply then click OK The message appears scrolls on your Sub LCD Toshiba Utilities 2 5 TOSHIBA Console Power Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Console double click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears l TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibernate FEJ The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes 3 Plugged in ara Power source Create copy AC power Battery remaining 100 Life on Standby 101 hours Details Life on Hibernation 26 days Running on batteries Create copy Q High Power amp 5 DVD Playback gt Presentation a Super Long Life 4 Details V Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar Cancel Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for both AC power
15. 257 computer stops working 259 eject button 30 errors 259 hot swapping fails 259 inserting 192 modem default 178 not recognized 259 problem solving 257 258 removing 192 replacing 193 slots 30 using 191 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 191 play pause button 39 playing CDs and DVDs 98 ports COM 178 infrared 28 LAN 29 modem 29 RGB monitor 33 USB 31 33 power cable 57 cable connectors 276 computer will not start 235 307 light 37 monitoring 133 on off button 34 problem solving 243 Power Management 215 running on batteries 216 power off guidelines 84 power usage mode 134 powering down the computer 111 options 111 power on password 61 precautions 45 presentations viewing on television set 186 previous track button 38 39 primary control button 35 64 66 printer Add Printer Wizard 80 problem solving 260 printing a file 94 problem solving AC power 243 accessing disk drives 235 battery charge doesn t last 244 can t access CD DVD 249 can t insert diskette in drive 248 can t read a diskette 249 changing display properties 246 checking device properties 241 compact discs not running correctly 250 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 259 computer will not power up 235 contacting Toshiba 263 corrupted damaged data files 248 Device Manager 240 disabling a device 241 disk drive is slow 248 display is blank 245 DVD ROM controls are gray 250 not functioning properly
16. Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter you will explore other features of your notebook computer Windows XP special features The Windows XP operating system offers you several new features and enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode Animproved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect new and intelligent devices 1 0 Exploring Your Options 1 11 Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work You can customize the following aspects of the desktop Taskbar which resources to display for quick access Web content what information from the Internet to always display Desktop style how windows are displayed and how to browse folders and files Toolbars what information appears at the top of each window Customizing the taskbar As you work the taskbar changes to reflect what you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Fo
17. Date Time Language and Regional L rO Add or Remove Programs 5 Options gt y Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Accessibility Options Performance and Maintenance Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears 82 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Printers and Faxes File Edit View Favorites Tools Help B D i Na Search Folders Ez Address he Printers and Faxes de LaserJet 8100 Series PCL La usst i Printer Tasks i 0 Sa Ready Sa Access denied unable to conn 5l Add a printer amp Set up faxing See Also 2 Troubleshoot printing Get help with printing Other Places E Control Panel 9 Scanners and Cameras My Documents A My Pictures ig My Computer Details Printers and Faxes System Folder Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a Printer The Add Printer Wizard window appears Add Printer Wizard Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections D If you have a Plug and Play printer that connects LD 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
18. Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers With your new Toshiba notebook computer your access to information can accompany you wherever you go Your system comes with either the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system or the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system This guide contains information on both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with the computer This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information 23 2 4 Introduction Safety icons If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on After that seek out whatever interests you most Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard
19. Learning the Basics 1 05 Playing a CD or DVD Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray Depending on your default setting your CD player will be either the Windows Media Player or the TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER For information on how to set the default please see TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 211 To access the Windows Media Player click Start then click Windows Media Player Windows Media Player TER File View Play Tools Help F avaro ELEL Now Playing Media Guide Copy from CD Media Library Radio Tuner Copyto CD or Device Skin Chooser we A Rewind Fast forward Play Volume Stop control Previous track Next track Mute Sample Windows Media Player screen To access TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 1 Click Start then click All Programs 1 06 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 2 Select Accessories and then TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER TS MEpIAPLAYER GABES TRIES RECOM INTRO Bass oc Next playlist Previous playlist Stop Pause Sample TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER window 3 Select the CD mode button to enable the CD controls The CD player s control panels works much like ordinary compact disc players To stop the CD click the Stop button To play the CD click the Play button To pause click the Pause button Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter devoted to using WinDVD For information about how to play back a
20. 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 21 6 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 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 Running on batteries section The preset modes are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback Presentation Super Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these modes this is not recommended If you need a customized mode create a new mode with the properties you require The DVD Playback mode applies only when the WinDVD program is playing Toshiba Utilities 2 TOSHIBA Console Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes 2 Click Create copy 3 Anew mode appears with the title Copy Name where Name is the title of the mode you copied Delete this title type in the name for your new power mode then press Enter Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes tab window 2 Click Details The Properties win
21. Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode keyboard indicator light glows when the numeric overlay is on Learning the Basics OF 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 overlay when the numeric overlay is on press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode keyboard indicator light glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor control overlay is on hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys To return to the cursor control overlay release Shift To turn off the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F1
22. starts disc playback Step forward steps for ward in the playback one frame at a time Pause pauses disc play back Resume playback by clicking Play Step backward steps backward in the playback one frame at a time Stop stops playback Restart the movie by click ing Play Or use keyboard shortcut spacebar None spacebar None End 22 WinDVD Using the WinDVD control panel Click this To do this Volume click and drag the slider up to increase vol ume and down to decrease volume Speed Ring enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider upward to play the movie in fast forward Move it further upward to increase forward speed Move the slider downward to play the movie in fast reverse Move it further downward to increase reverse speed Plac ing the slider in the center or clicking Play plays the DVD at normal speed This will play the DVD at normal speed Time Control click to increase playback speed Clock enables you to select and control playback time Time shift click to slow playback speed Fast Back starts fast reverse movie playback Fast Forward starts fast forward movie playback Or use keyboard Shortcut Shift T increases Shift decreases None None None R F Click this WinDVD 221 Using the WinDVD control panel To do this Pre
23. such as a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date Glossary 207 RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system wi
24. 0 1 VGA Text 40x25 9x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Characters 4 5 VGA Grph 320 x 200 8x8 4 of 256K 4 of 256K Pels VGA Grph 640 x 200 8x8 2 of 256K 2 of 256K Pels 7 VGA Text 80x25 9x14 Mono Mono Characters 7 VGA Text 80x25 9x16 Mono Mono Characters Characters Video Modes 219 Your computer s video modes Character Scanning Video matrix frequency mode Type Resolution pels LCD colors CRT colors Vertical Hz VGA Grph 320 x 200 8x8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Pels E VGA Grph_ 640 x 200 8x8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Pels F 70 VGA Grph_ 640 x 350 8x 14 Mono Mono Pels 10 VGA Grph 640x350 8x14 160f256K 160f256K_ 70 Pels 11 VGA Grph 640x480 8x16 20f256K 2of256K Pels 12 VGA Grph 640x480 8x16 160f256K 16 0f 256K Pels VGA Grph 320 x 200 256 of 256K 256 of 256K Pels Table 2 Video modes XGA Vertical Resolution LCD colors CRT colors frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K Virtual 230 Your computer s video modes Vertical Resolution LCD colors CRT colors frequency Hz 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K 6 Virtual 7 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K 6 Virtual 7 6 5 5 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 75 85 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 1280 x
25. 1 Move the cursor to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 2 Click New then click Text Document The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 49 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 3 To give your document a meaningful name type My New Doc txt and press Enter 4 Double click the My New Doc icon The operating system opens the new document in Notepad the text editor built into the operating system Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on the taskbar that reads New Doc txt Notepad the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but if you point to the name the complete name is visible By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open To learn more about Notepad open the Help menu by pressing F1 For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson 190 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 5 Creating a new folder Lesson 5 Creating a new folder DEFINITION A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet In this case a disk drive in the c
26. 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K Virtual 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K Virtual 7 1920 x 1440 64K 64K 64K 64K 6 Virtual 6 8 8 0 0 0 7 2048 x 1536 64K 64K 64K 64K Virtual 7 7 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 75 85 6 6 Video Modes 2 ST Your computer s video modes Vertical Resolution LCD colors CRT colors frequency Hz 60 75 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 85 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual 1920 x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual Table 3 Video modes Ultra XGA Vertical Resolution LCD colors CRT colors frequency Hz 60 75 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 85 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 282 Your computer s video modes Vertical Resolution LCD colors CRT colors frequency Hz 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K Virtual 6 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 0 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual fe 2048 x 1536 64K 64K 64K 64K Virtual Video Modes 2 83 Your computer s video modes Vertical Resolution LCD colors CRT colors frequency Hz
27. 252 video content poor 251 DVD ROM performance is poor 250 DVD ROM Root or Title menu does not open 250 DVD ROM slow playback 251 DVD ROM CD RW performance is poor 250 DVD ROM CD RW drive tray doesn t eject 249 external display not working 247 external monitor 245 faulty memory 242 hardware conflict 239 240 high pitched noise 256 illegal operation 234 Internet bookmarked site not found 238 Internet connection is slow 238 keyboard produces unexpected characters 244 missing files trouble accessing a disk 247 modem not receiving or transmitting 261 no sound 256 non system disk or disk error 236 249 PC Card 257 checklist 258 error occurs 259 hot swapping fails 259 not recognized 259 slots appear dead 258 power and batteries 243 308 printer 260 program not responding 233 program not working properly 248 screen does not look right flickers 246 system resources 239 trouble prevention 261 URL address not found 238 using Startup options 237 warning resume failure 236 Windows won t start 235 Windows XP not working 236 WinDVD error messages 252 programs closing 156 not running correctly 248 starting 93 Web browsers 183 properties 160 R recharging main battery 131 RTC battery 132 recording adjusting quality 189 sounds 188 Recovery CD 25 Recycle Bin 163 remaining battery power 133 remote controller 195 removing CDs and DVDs 107 main battery 136 PC Cards 192 resizing windows 153 155 Resta
28. 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M m 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M _ 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M E 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 60 Io 85 100 60 7 85 100 60 I 85 100 60 5 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 1920x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual 7 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual Glossary Acronyms TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer The following acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC BIOS bps CD CD ROM CD RW CMOS COMI COM2 CPU DC alternating current basic input output system bits per second compact disc compact disc read only memory compact disc rewrite memory complementary metal oxide semiconductor communications port 1 serial port communications port 2 serial port central processing unit direct current 204 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 wan 285 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
29. Create copy EE or Details V Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar MV Show Intel R SpeedStep TM Technology icon on the taskbar g Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section Learning the Basics 1 25 Using Stand by The Full Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab Full Power Properties General Power Save Mode System Power Mode Device Settings jes These settings control system standby properties Override all Modes with settings here B When press the power button Standby a When close the lid Standby Prompt for password when computer goes off Standby or Hibernation OF Cancel Apply Sample Full Power Properties window 6 Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Stand by mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Stand by mode when you close the display panel gt When the system Standby time has passed Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to automatically go into Stand by mode when you 1 20 Learning the Basics Using Stand by haven t used it for a specified amount of time You can set the System Stand by time on the Power Save Mode tab 7 Click Override all Modes with settings h
30. DVD ROM CD RW launch WinDVD 187 DVD ROM CD RW drive 32 98 109 187 can t access disc 249 drive tray won t open 249 eject button 99 light 38 manual eject hole button 99 problems 249 troubleshooting 242 DVDs 35 98 playing 187 E email 184 emulating a full size keyboard 92 energy saving features 127 environmental considerations 42 43 ergonomics lighting 44 posture 43 seating guidelines 43 work habits 45 error messages device driver conflict 239 general hardware problem 239 non system disk or disk error 236 249 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 246 program has performed an illegal operation 234 warning resume failure 236 WinDVD 252 Error checking 247 Ethernet 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter 110 expansion memory slot 50 cover 40 external keyboard 56 external microphone 304 connecting 188 external monitor connecting 177 not working 247 external speakers 190 F FAT File Allocation Table 247 fax setting auto receive 83 fax function enabling 83 setting up 83 files 143 backing up 87 97 copying to diskette 97 printing 94 saving 87 93 Fn key 35 92 assigning functions 204 Fn esse 203 assigning keys 204 change remove key assignments 207 drag and drop 204 keyboard 203 starting 203 using keyboard or pointing device 205 viewing key assignments 206 folders 143 displaying information 175 front panel 36 function keys 35 89 H h
31. Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The fixed HDD ODD light glows green when the computer is accessing the built in hard disk or fixed optical media drive The Toshiba Style bay light glows green when the computer is accessing a DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD ROM drive or Toshiba Style HDD adaptor in the Toshiba Style bay When the secondary battery is in the Toshiba Style bay the Toshiba Style bay indicator will Glow green when fully charged Glow amber while charging 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 CD DVD control buttons The control buttons near the display latch are for playing CDs and DVDs You can play audio CDs while the computer is turned off JL_MOpE aa A Mode button Next track Previous track g Lm a sub LCD a Te e 1010 Eee Play pause Stop eject The mode button enables the user to toggle between two modes digital audio mode signified by musical notes Finding Your Way Around 39 Underside graphic on the Sub LCD and CD DVD mode signified by a CD disc graphic on the Sub LCD kk The previous track button returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc gt D The next tr
32. Launcher More Features Satellite Background Image C Calendar C Animation World Clock C Note or Alarm Display C None Select your favorite background from this list Sample cPad Properties window with Background tab displayed 3 Select a background The selected background appears in the preview window 4 Click Close The new background appears on the cPad display 16 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Adding programs to the Application Launcher To add programs to the Application Launcher 1 Open the cPad Properties window in one of these ways With the Application Launcher open tap the cPad Properties icon in the cPad display Right click the cPad icon in your computer s system tray and select cPad Properties from the sub menu The cPad Properties window appears on your computer s main screen amp cPad Properties Background Application Launcher More Features a 2 Name Keypad on cPad Sample cPad Properties window with Application Launcher tab displayed 2 Click the Application Launcher tab 3 Click the Add button Getting Started T Using the computer for the first time The Open window appears listing the programs on your computer s desktop 4 Select the program you want and click the Open button amp Small Display Properties Application Launcher Background More Features Name Shortcut to TinT ouch exe Change Icon Dele
33. P 5 Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 239 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 operat
34. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard Your computer has one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards known as types I and II A Type I card is typically used for a serial interface parallel interface or modem A Type II card is typically used for memory storage or as a network card Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is installed automatically Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the Windows XP operating system 1 902 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card For more information see Hot swapping on page 193 2 Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the slot 3 Align the card connectors with the PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place CAUTION To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer do not force the card into the PC Card slot e Removing PC Cards 1
35. Search Companion al What do you want to search for aa LLR aaa Documents word processi eads etc All files and Folders Computers or people Information in Help and Support Center You may also want to a Search the Internet B Change preferences Sample Search Results window HINT Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet 2 Click All files and folders 3 Type char in the text box labeled In all or part of the file name The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 4 Select the Character Map file with the secondary button then drag and drop it on the desktop 5 Inthe shortcut menu click Create Shortcut s Here A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop yaw NOTE Shortcut icons can be recognized by an arrow in the lower E left corner Deleting or changing the shortcut icons will not affect wW the program to which they refer 1 60 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful HINT The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document a Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver You can personalize the background area of your desktop with pictures patterns or colors The backgro
36. This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine CA 92618 1697 949 583 3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems Installation When you are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company and give them the following information The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem The FCC registration number of the modem The ringer equivalence number REN of the modem which is 0 6B The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C Type of Service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request Telephone Company Procedures The
37. To access your diskette contents 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Double click the 3 1 2 Floppy A drive The diskette contents appear Caring for diskettes Store your diskettes properly to protect them and keep them clean Ifa diskette is dirty clean it with a soft cloth moistened in water Do not use cleaning fluids Never slide back the protective metal cover Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data stored on a diskette Never twist or bend a diskette Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing them to direct sunlight Otherwise data may be lost Never place heavy objects on your diskettes Learning the Basics O Backing up your files e eSa e Never eat smoke or use erasers near your diskettes Foreign particles can damage the diskette s surface Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism such as speakers and radios since these can destroy data Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive or to your network partition Copying to a diskette 1 Insert a diskette into the external diskette drive 2 Click Start The Start menu appears 3 Click My Computer The My Computer window appears 4 Double click the drive that contains the file you want t
38. WARNING Before playing an audio CD or a DVD turn the volume 1 Ifthe computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Pressing the eject button The disc tray partially opens CAUTION To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disk disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the aisc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up 1 0 4 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Inserting a disc CAUTION Be careful not to touch the drives lens located underneath the drives spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place spindle Disc Correct position SE Incorrect position Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked
39. Web sites 264 TOSHIBA Accessibility 201 Toshiba Accessories Information 25 TOSHIBA Button Controls 105 211 TOSHIBA Console 92 208 TOSHIBA Console button 36 92 Toshiba Forum 263 Toshiba Hardware Setup 218 TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 105 106 choosing a default 213 Toshiba online services 263 TouchPad disabling 62 enabling 62 using 64 travelling tips 139 trim size 210 Turn Off using 113 Turn Off command 111 114 Turn Off methods 114 turning computer on off 34 59 turning off the computer 84 tutorials 168 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 171 184 uploading 185 URL Uniform Resource Locator 171 184 USB ports 31 USB compatible keyboard connecting 56 310 mouse connecting 53 using Bluetooth 181 cPad and control buttons 144 modem 109 PC Cards 191 SD cards 194 utilities Hotkey utility 207 Power Management 215 V video 277 video features exploring 185 video modes 277 table 278 video projector adjusting display 55 connecting 54 video audio out jack 31 volume control dial 28 volume adjusting 191 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files recording 188 Web address 147 184 Web browsers 183 Web sites 263 Support Online 238 Web sites Toshiba 264 Wi Fi wireless networking 179 windows hiding 153 repositioning 153 resizing 153 155 Windows Explorer 151 Windows Help and Support 142 Windows Media Player 105 choosing a default 213 Windows XP change date and time settings 162 changing
40. You only need to set up the printer the first L time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are 7 changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 In the File menu of your Windows program click Print The program displays a Print dialog box Learning the Basics O5 Using diskettes General Select Printer Add Printer Status Location Prin tho fi Pr ETEIENCeS Comment Find Printer Fage Range Number of copies io g Cancel Sample Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print Using diskettes The 3 5 inch external USB diskette drive lets you use high density 1 44 MB diskettes for data transfer and storage Diskette activity light Eject button Sample external diskette drive The diskette activity light flashes while the drive is being accessed 96 Learning the Basics Using diskettes Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot When the diskette is in place the eject button pops out To release a diskette from the external drive slot push the eject button CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and L gt damage the diskette or the drive
41. a disk or connect a device with this kind of file DVD movie What do you want Windows to do Play DVD movie using InterVideo WinDVD Take no action Sample DVD Drive Window NOTE If you wish to have WinDVD run automatically select Play DVD movie using WinDVD then select the Always do the selected action checkbox This checkbox is unchecked by default To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD The WinDVD player window opens WinDVD 2 2 3 Playing DVDs 4 InterVideo WinDVD 4 Sample WinDVD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD slider bar location The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward through the DVD content Move the slider bar to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward WinDVD Using the WinDVD control panel Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computers hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features may not appear or may appear gray and you cannot select them Play Stop Volume Help Step forward Playlist Repeat Bookmarks suka Speed Ring Ea 2 Clos
42. 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 2 40 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device see Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 240 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for ins
43. also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the control button or mouse button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the left mouse button or primary control button unless otherwise stated See also double click w 289 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 componen
44. built in modem and a dial up connection To set up the network connection use the Network Setup Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click Network Setup Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions The computer connects with the network Learning the Basics 1 1 1 Powering down the computer Powering down the computer When you power down the computer you have a number of options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down which power off the computer Hibernation which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off the computer Stand by which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode Restart which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages Va TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the computer The Windows XP Home operating system uses the Turn Off command The Windows XP Pro operating system uses the Turn Off command if you are not connected to a Windows domain server The Windows XP Pro operating system uses the Shut down command if you are a member of a doma
45. cnica Inform tica Lda Av Moinhos no 15A Ur Quinta Grande 2720 Alfragide Portugal Slovakia HTC a s Dobrovicova 8 81109 Bratislava Slovakia Spain Toshiba Information Systems Espa a S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa la Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain lf Something Goes Wrong 26 Toshiba s worldwide offices Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsviegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe 1 E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Z rich Switzerland United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that when pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn ora This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones a 200 sen 269 Instant password security Instant password security Fn This hot key blanks the display Without a password The Fn F1
46. connected to a power outlet you can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on It takes several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer is on The less power the computer is consuming the faster the battery will charge For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 127 CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can aamage the battery Getting Started DO Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Lift Slide Opening the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel dont force it beyond the point where it moves easily ee Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty 2 Ifyou have a printer connected to your computer turn on the printer and wait until the printer indicates that it 1s ready on line Turn on the computer by pressing the power button located above the keyboard DE 60 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time
47. described in Powering down the computer on page 111 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its turn off procedure Ifyou don t let it a turn off normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the keyboard Function keys Windows keys w Heh ie mmx E I a a R TETIT Eaa aaa aa A a we E Alt Alternate key Character keys Fn key Ctrl Control key Parts of the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Cirl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the
48. display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears Click Properties then click the Settings tab Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK lf Something Goes Wrong P 4f Resolving a hardware conflict The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check and click Properties The drive s properties box appears Click the Tools tab Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choose one or both opt
49. enable disable TouchPad or cPad settings 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware Getting Started 63 Using the computer for the first time 3 Click Mouse Properties The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears Mouse Properties Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Motion Hardware Orientation Tapping Gestures Others m TouchPAD ON OFF TouchP4D ON OFF Current TouchPAD Status Setting Change Enable Sample Mouse Properties window Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate Click Apply Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window 9 Close the Control Panel window You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad or cPad See Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad on page 275 64 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time For systems with TouchPad To operate the TouchPad simply use your finger as you would a mouse and slide it in the direction you want the cursor to move To move the cursor to the top of the page slide your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page slide your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move the cursor
50. 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 D company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immediately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily discontinue service When practical they will notify you in advance of this disconnection If advance notice is not feasible you will be notified as soon as possible When you are notified you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems Inc or an authorized representative of Toshiba Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device
51. horizontal and vertical pixels in graphics modes or rows and columns of characters in text modes Grid is the default number of pels per character A pel is the smallest display element that the computer can control It consists of a single pixel dot or a set of contiguous pixels LCD Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on the built in screen CRT Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on an external monitor Scan Freq hor vert is the horizontal and vertical scanning frequency in Hertz This is for external monitors only 2I 2 8 Your computer s video modes Your computer s video modes Your computer supports the video modes defined in this table If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table select a mode based on mode type resolution character matrix number of colors and refresh rates Table1 Video modes VGA NOTE Not all video resolution modes are available on the internal E LCD Character Scanning Video matrix frequency mode Type Resolution pels LCD colors CRT colors Vertical Hz 0 1 VGA Text 40x25 8x8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Characters 2 3 VGA Text 80x25 8x8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Characters 0 1 VGA Text 40x 25 8x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Characters 2 3 VGA Text 80x25 8x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Characters
52. immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging 2 4 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging batteries on page 131 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor con
53. key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the pointing device or any key will make the display reappear For information on setting see Activating the power on password on page 61 With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Type either a user or supervisor password and press Enter If you set a blank screen saver pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank Moving the pointing device or pressing a key turns the screen back on An Unlock Computer window appears prompting you for a password After typing in the password press Enter NOTE To activate the password feature you must first enable it by using Toshiba Hardware Setup Refer to Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 218 To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task section Display in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Display Properties window appears 2 0 Power usage mode 4 Ifyou clicked Choose a screen saver the Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it isn t selected click the Screen Saver tab Click the On resume password protected check box Click OK Power usage mode Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles th
54. must be plugged into a wall outlet To turn off your computer using the remote control your system can be plugged into a wall outlet or it can be running on battery power The Instant TV Out button sends a display signal instantly to the video audio port The Full Screen button toggles the size of the active window between normal and maximum The Change the Task button allows you to move from one window to another one The Audio Volume button controls the volume The Cursor Keys buttons emulate the up left right and down keys on the keyboard The Enter button emulates the Enter key on the keyboard O Exploring Your Options 1 O Using your IR remote controller The Audio Off button sets the sound level to zero The Tab button emulates the tab key on the keyboard The Menu button allows you to display the menu for the WinDVD application The Mode button allows you to toggle between CD DVD and digital audio modes The Play Pause button allows you to play or pause the CD DVD player The Stop button stops the CD DVD player The Next Track Chapter buttons allow you to move from one track chapter to another The Fast Forward Rewind buttons allow you to fast forward and rewind your application such as WinDVD 198 Exploring Your Options Using your IR remote controller Important Information about the remote control The following is additional information that wi
55. 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 The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more
56. of the computer case Turn the computer right side up Reconnect any cables you removed Turn on the computer Disposing of used batteries safely You can recharge a battery many times When the battery needs replacing the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged CAUTION The computers main battery is a lithium ion Li ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba Mobile Computing 1 39 Traveling tips The materials that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries If not check with your local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 41 also apply while travelling o Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables compact discs and diskettes Contact your authorized Toshiba r
57. polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed to cause reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery you should hear a click when it is seated properly Never expose the battery to fire The battery could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery e eSa At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 13 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power gt h S h S 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery is fully discharged If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cable to a power outlet The DC IN if applicable to your system or AC power light should glow green and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light
58. s wireless antenna is on 34 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open Power button Speaker Function keys cPad or TouchPad Application Launcher button For systems with cPad or scroll button for systems with TouchPad Sub LCD CD DVD control buttons system indicator panel Primary control button For systems with cPad For systems with TouchPad Screen Internet button Keyboard indicator panel TV out button Speaker TOSHIBA Console button Keyboard Palm rest Secondary control button This section describes features that are revealed when you open the display panel For features that are visible when the display panel is closed see Front with the display closed on page 28 DE The power button turns the computer on and off The stereo speakers together with the subwoofer let you hear sounds such as system alarms associated with your software and music from DV D ROMs and audio CDs Finding Your Way Around 3 D Front with the display open The function keys when used with the Fn key activate several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 268 The cPad or TouchPad enables you to move the cu
59. 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 23 The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 2 Restart your computer Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options hS Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot Return to OS Choices menu See your Windows documentation for further explanation v TECHNICAL NOTE If your computer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode 23 8 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working Int
60. tab in Help and Support Choosing a style To select desktop and browsing style options 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Select the Tools menu then click Folder Options The Folder Options window appears Exploring Your Options 1 13 Personalizing your desktop Folder Options General View File Types o Tasks Show common tasks in folders Browse folders Open each folder in the same window Open each folder in its own window Click items as Follows Single click to open an item point to select Double click to open an item single click to select Restore Defaults Sample Web style option 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then click OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice 1 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus
61. the enclosure 10 Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR sub chaper J applicable at the date of manufacture MANUFACTURED Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 NN LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those LASSER KLASSE 1 specified in the owners manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2002 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that ma
62. the printer on Windows will automatically install the printer for you To continue click Next Cancel Sample Add Printer Wizard 5 Follow the on screen instructions Getting Started 83 Setting up the fax function HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name you give the printer is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference Setting up the fax function Your system s auto receive fax function is enabled by default To change the function is a two stage process To set up the fax function 1 Z 3 4 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware The Printers and Other Hardware window appears Click Printers and Faxes Double click the fax icon Follow the on screen instructions To disable the fax auto receive function 1 nan amp UO N Click Start Printers and Faxes Right click the fax icon Click Properties from the drop down menu Click the DEVICES tab Under the device name right click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR highlight Receive and click the Disable option To enable the auto receive function repeat steps 1 4 But under the device name right click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR highlight Receive and click the Enable device to receive and Auto options 8 4 Getting Started Powering off the computer Powering off the computer It s a good idea to power off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are usi
63. the screen saver 160 closing programs 156 creating a new folder 150 creating a text file 148 creating shortcuts 157 desktop 140 Help 166 238 Help and Support 238 opening a Web page 148 problem solving 236 Recycle Bin 163 removing objects 163 resizing or moving windows 153 155 special features 170 starting programs 151 System Restore 165 tours and tutorials 168 turning off computer 169 WinDVD 187 advanced features 228 control panel 224 controls are disabled 250 error messages 252 help 232 not functioning properly 252 performance is poor 250 playlists 229 slow playback 251 starting 222 status bar 223 video content poor 251 video window maximizing 228 wireless antenna indicator 33 on off switch 33 wireless features Bluetooth 181 Wi Fi 180 wireless networking 179 Wizards Add Printer 80 Network Setup 110 New Connection Wizard 179 World Wide Web 182 w gi 31 2 Index
64. uses a Web site as a Exploring Your Options 1 85 Toshiba s online resources clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data 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 263 Exploring video features Your computer s video features include Viewing Windows presentations or DVD movies either on the computer screen display panel or external monitor or on a television set Capturing video using a camera connected to the 1 LINK port Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television Your computer is equipped with a video audio line out jack and a video audio cable 186 Ex
65. want takes effect Getting Started 5 5 Connecting an external diskette drive This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order Built in display panel only o Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only 2 Release the Fn key TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using the Display Properties box in the Control Panel Ma Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your external display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the documentation supplied with the device for additional configuration steps Connecting an external diskette drive An external USB diskette drive 56 Getting Started Using an external keyboard To connect an external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the computer s USB ports For more information about diskettes see Using diskettes on page 95 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer provided that the keyboard is USB compatible To connect a keyboard attach its cable to one of the computer s USB ports You can do this after you turn on the computer Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outle
66. 0 again The cursor control mode light goes out Q Learning the Basics Emulating a full size keyboard Emulating a full size keyboard Although the computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard For further information and instructions see Assigning a key to a program or document on page 204 TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console button provides quick access to some common functions When the default setting is active the TOSHIBA Console button brings up the TOSHIBA Console t TOSHIBA Console T p Compute Power TOSHIBA Sub LCD Management Button D amp Mouse Hotkey TOSHIBA Assignment Mobile a Properties Customize your network settings Sample TOSHIBA Console box For information on how to program the button see TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 211 Learning the Basics 93 Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the progra
67. 17 18 19 20 21 s 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5 42 12PM Current time zone Pacific Daylight Time Sample Date and Time Properties window QA HINT To open the Date and Time Properties window more quickly a either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button then click Adjust Date Time or double click the time display Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 63 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 4 Click the Date and Time tab and set the correct month year day and time 5 Click the Time Zone tab and drop down list box and set your time zone Click OK Close the Control Panel Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial you created a new icon on the desktop Since everything you have done to this point has been just practice you may want to return the desktop back to its original uncluttered state This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears but it has not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial Each icon disappears as you drop it on the Recycle Bin 3 Double click the Recycle Bin
68. 18 CPad Properties ccce 220 Chapter 8 WinDVD eese 22l Playing DVDS eneee 221 Using the WinDVD slider bar location 223 Using the WinDVD control panel 224 Using the control panel playback buttons 225 Maximizing the video WINdOW cccseee 228 Using WinDVD Advanced Features 00 220 USING playlists cc ccc ccccesssseesessseeesesseneeeesseees 229 Creating a Playlist ccc eeceseseeeeeees 230 Playing a Playlist 231 Getting Help eceeeseeereereerrerreerreernern 232 Exiting WinDVD ceecee 232 Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong 08 233 Problems that are easy to fiX nccc 233 Problems when you turn on the computer 230 The Windows operating system is not working 236 Using Startup options to fix problems 23 Internet problems cee seeeceessseeeeeeeeees 238 The Windows XP operating system can CVO VOY enr 238 Resolving a hardware conflict 239 A plan of action ccce 239 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 239 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 240 Memory module problems 242 Power and the batteries a n 243 Keyboard proDlems cccccccssssssseeeeess 244 Display problems ncccsscr 245 Disk drive PrODIEMS ccscccccccceen 241 Contents 2 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive problemS ceee 249 Sound system problems uu eee eee 256 PC Card problemMS ccnen 25 7 Printer problems ccnn 260 Modem probl
69. 8 4 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time as you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas can communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it
70. CAUTION When handling a battery be careful not to drop it or Short circuit its terminals Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Going into Hibernation mode more quickly on page 119 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the back of the computer facing you Mobile Computing 1 3 Changing the main battery 5 Carefully slide the battery release latch toward the right side of the computer Removing the battery 6 With the battery release latch pulled toward the right side of the computer grasp the battery pack and gently pull it free protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following WARNING If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on W the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 138 Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 With the battery release latch pulled toward the right side of the computer insert the front end of the battery pack into the computer and gently slide it in until it snaps into place 13 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely Inserting the battery CAUTION Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery falling out
71. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card Exploring Your Options 1 93 Using PC Cards The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card 3 Press the PC Card eject button Ejecting a PC Card 4 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove an ATA card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network 1 Q 4 Exploring Your Options Using SD cards Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating S DEFINITION SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems A Interface A Single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several LS SCSI devices such as a scanner or digital camera to your computer Before removing a PC Card shut it down by clicking the PC Card PCMCIA icon on the taskbar Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it Using SD cards Your computer supports the use of SD memory input output cards The cards can be used with a variety of digital products digital music p
72. DVD see WinDVD on page 221 Learning the Basics 1 0 Playing a CD or DVD Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk CDs are often used to install software or store files that require a lot of space such as photographs and large presentation files You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive Wait for the disk disc activity light on the System indicator panel to turn off before opening the disc tray Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover CAUTION If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for the disc to stop before removing it Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Removing a disc with the computer off Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject button access hole 108 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray fully ope
73. 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 or Bluetooth module However you will need to restart your computer to turn it back on Your Wi Fi Mini PCI module or Bluetooth module is integrated into your computer system It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner Exploring Your Options 1 ST Exchanging data with another computer Using Bluetooth The following information applies to those systems with the optional Bluetooth wireless feature 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 4 GHz frequency band for wireless communications Bluetooth can transmit at data rates up to 1 MBit sec The range through walls and floors of the wireless transmission is up to 100 feet If your computer is equipped with Bluetooth and you want to enable the Bluetooth module 1 Flip the wireless antenna on off switch to the on position The antenna is enabled 2 Hold down the function key Fn and press F8 until the Bluetooth icon is highlighted 3 Release the keys Bluetooth is now enabled NOTE Your Bluetooth module is based on the Bluetoot
74. Electrical and Electronics Engineers input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port 1 parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 286 Terms The following terms may appear in this user s guide A RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network WWW World Wide Web active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and tr
75. Fi The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive enables you to play high resolution full screen videos at up to 30 frames per second You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD ROMs and play audio CDs The manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray when the computer is off CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip The eject button opens the drive tray when the computer is turned on Finding Your Way Around 33 Left side dU The Bass air vent provides air to cool the bass speaker The RGB monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor The USB Universal Serial Bus ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer The SD card LED light emitting diodes flashes when the drive is in use The SD card slot holds a highly secure stamp size flash memory card with a capacity of 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB or 128 MB The card can be used with a variety of digital I O input output products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras and digital video camcorders On those systems with Wi Fi the wireless antenna on off switch turns the computer s wireless antenna on or off The Wi Fi Mini PCI module is optional On those systems with Wi Fi the wireless antenna indicator glows amber when the computer
76. ON 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 3 ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installe
77. Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section The Full Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab 1 1 O Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down Full Power Properties General Power Save Mode System Power Mode 4 These settings control system standby properties Sor B When press the power button a When close the lid Hibemate l Prompt for password when computer goes off Standby or Hibemation Sample Full Power Properties window 6 Select Power Off for the option you want When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here The Set the range window appears Set the range A DC only Sample Set the range window with DC only option Learning the Basics 1 1 T Using Hibernation 8 Do one of the following Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button the on off light changes to green Using Hibern
78. Satellite 5205 Series Users Guide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 1 on page 233 in this guide TOSHIBA C6627 1002M2 2 Model Satellite 5205 Series Compact Disk ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk ReWritable CD RW one of the most advanced storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTI
79. 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 233 234 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix To close a program that has stopped responding 1 2 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task Turn off your computer according to the instructions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 111 Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard Open Notepad click Start point
80. ack button causes the disc player to skip to the following track on the disc NOTE If you have set a password for logging onto your system your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to play a CD or DVD The Sub LCD is a LCD display that shows the track number and remaining playing time of selections C gt The play pause button starts the disc player or makes the disc player pause if it is currently playing C The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing Press the button again to eject the disc Underside Battery Battery release latch Expansion memory Cooling vent slot cover Mini PCI cover o o eSssseo e88 eso olf e scott 2 Scocomoae So eRocse PSeo8S oola sesoSo ess Subwoofer Speaker Toshiba Style bay release latch Modem cover Hard disk drive cover Wi Fi Mini PCI module is optional 40 Finding Your Way Around Underside The Wi Fi Mini PCI cover secures a Wi Fi Mini PCI card for wireless networking for systems with Wi Fi The Wi Fi Mini PCI module is optional The subwoofer speaker allows the user to better hear bass sounds The modem cover protects the built in modem q__ The battery cover provides access to the battery module which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For information about replacing the batter
81. ack of where you were so when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low You can set multiple alarms Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Stand by mode or Hibernation mode or to Turn Off when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 1 3 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Running on Batteries section click Details 5 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low you have two options connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery NOTE If your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often NN
82. anslates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC Glossary 2 8 application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit 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 informa
83. appears and shows total memory If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 10 Getting Started 53 Connecting a mouse Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the cPad or TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device To connect a mouse plug the mouse cable into one of the computer s USB ports You can connect it after you turn on the computer The operating system automatically detects the mouse The mouse and cPad or TouchPad can be used at the same time Connecting a printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation You can connect a USB printer after you turn on the computer To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer You can purchase one from a computer or electronics store Connecting a USB printer To connect a USB printer 1 Connect the flat end of the USB cable to the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the printer 3 Connect the printer s power cable to a wall outlet 4 Turn on the printer See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps or see Setting up a printer on page 80 04 Getting Started Using external display devices
84. ard disk drive cover 40 light 38 60 hardware conflicts 239 resolving 240 headphone S PDIF 30 headphones connecting 191 Help 166 Windows XP 238 Hibernation low battery 135 Hibernation command 112 enabling 117 Hibernation mode 112 methods 118 119 124 hiding windows 153 hot key display modes 273 display output settings 54 keyboard 275 keyboard overlays 275 power usage mode 270 Stand by mode 271 volume mute 268 wireless mode 274 275 hot keys 268 hot swapping precautions 193 Hotkey utility 207 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 183 i LINK port 30 31 transfer and edit video data 187 icon 142 moving to desktop 142 naming 150 safety 24 imagery 74 indicator panel keyboard 36 system 35 37 x 305 infrared remote controller 195 infrared port 28 transferring files 177 inserting CDs and DVDs 103 main battery 137 PC Cards 192 installing main battery 136 memory module 49 Internal External mode 247 Internet 182 bookmarked site not found 238 button 36 chat rooms 184 connecting to 183 news groups 184 overview 182 slow connection 238 URL address not found 238 Internet Service Provider ISP 183 IR remote controller 195 IRQ Interrupt Request 240 J jacks headphone S PDIF 30 microphone 30 video audio out 31 K keyboard 36 character keys 88 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 89 cursor control overlay 91 emulating full size 92 external 56 Fn esse 203 function keys 89 hot ke
85. asks with the stroke of a finger Application launch mode allows you to launch programs Pointing device mode is the default Using the cPad in pointing device mode When cPad is in pointing device mode you can move the cursor and manipulate the windows in the main display screen with the touch of your finger Sample cPad in pointing device mode To move the cursor do the following To move the cursor to the top of the page slide your finger forward on the cPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page slide your finger toward yourself 66 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the cPad from left to right To move the cursor to the left side slide your finger from right to left The cursor will respond even if you run your finger across an icon on the cPad display Only tapping activates the icons NOTE Because the cPad is much smaller than the main display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to slide your finger several times across the cFad in the preferred direction Once you ve positioned your cursor you can click it into place either by double tapping the cPad display or by clicking the control buttons For more information see Lesson 2 Using the pointing device and control buttons together on page 144 Primary an
86. ated 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 wan 29 drag To hold down the control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc 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 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
87. ation When Hibernation is enabled you can put the computer into Hibernation in more than one way Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation enabled is a default setting If it should become disabled you can enable it as follows 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears 1 1 8 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation T TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibemate FEJ The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes Create copy pace e Create copy oee e V Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar V Show Intel R SpeedStep TM Technology icon on the taskbar g Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click the Hibernate tab then click the Enable hibernate support check box 5 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Going into Hibernation mode If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer using the Hibernation command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate Hibernat
88. attery may take longer to charge with many applications open at the same time Ma The battery may not start charging immediately if The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged 13 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once a battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real time clock RTC and calendar During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug in the computer and leave it turned on for 10 or more hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is off When Hibernation mode is enabl
89. audio card ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 8 1 or higher and WinDVD Contact the manufacturer of the component 4 Verifying that your display driver resolution color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback Some systems do not support video overlays if these parameters are not optimal Try lowering these settings to improve performance WinDVD problems content issues Movies exhibit poor performance of Director s Commentary or other similar optional content versions Some movies may exhibit poor performance of these features In particular the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses The normal version of the movie will not show this problem 252 lf Something Goes Wrong 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 WinDVD error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error message and additional Resolution information The disc in the DVD ROM Ensure the disc is a valid drive is not a valid disc disc type oe 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 tur
90. beside the current option probably None to open the screen saver list box 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try ascreen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK The operating system returns you to the desktop You can view any object s properties by clicking the object with the secondary button then choosing Properties from the shortcut menu that appears The next lesson explains how to set two other properties the date and time 1 62 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 11 Setting the date and time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You initially set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the operating system To change the date and time settings 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options Click one of the following Change the date and time in the Pick a Task section Date and Time in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Date and Time Properties window appears Time 2001 S f 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 a 15 fH
91. by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button Gil LAN Lets you enable or disable the Wake on LAN feature Choose the desired tab and accompanying options 220 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console cPad Properties The cPad Properties feature enables you to adjust the settings for the cPad when it s in application launch mode For more information see Using the cPad in application launch mode on page 69 Chapter 8 WinDVD WinDVD is a software program for playing DVDs This chapter explains how to use this program Playing DVDs a TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance play DVDs VA while your computer is connected to AC power f4 For systems with a DVD ROM drive you can use WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology Your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled WARNING Before playing a DVD turn down the volume Playing W the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears 22l 2 2 WinDVD Playing DVDs Insert a DVD into the drive The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and will prompt you what to do CD Drive D Windows can perform the same action each time you insert
92. ceeeeeeeeeeeseees 133 Determining remaining battery power 133 Conserving battery pOWE ccce eee 134 What to do when the battery runs low 135 Contents d 7 setting battery alarms 135 Changing the main battery 0 136 Removing the battery from the computer 136 Inserting a charged battery ccecce 137 Disposing of used batteries safely 138 TMV OVI ee ss orton 139 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System oeeie 140 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop eeen 140 Finding your way around the desktop 141 Windows XP file system ccccccsccsecseeseeseeee 143 Lesson 2 Using the pointing device and control buttons together ccce 144 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 147 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 00 148 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 150 Lesson 6 Starting programs ccce 151 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding NINO OWS racers cee scrmpesanccenne ceeserneadsoseczeeteneeussyes 153 Using the taskbar en 154 Minimizing and maximizing windows 154 Resizing and moving WINdOWS cc ee 155 Lesson 8 Closing programs cecen 156 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts eee 157 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 157 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 158 Lesson 10 Changing the screen savet 160 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 162 Le
93. ces the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by clicking each button alternately Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 53 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter you now have a screen with several program windows open You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning them so that you can see more than one of them at a time You can also hide windows by removing them from the desktop without actually closing your document or program This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows open on the desktop Close button Maximize button Minimize button File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Bj Search G Folders EE E amp My Network Places B Recycle Bin Taskbar Sample Windows Explorer window open on the desktop 194 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop you can rearrange them by pointing to the program s button on the taskbar with the pointing device and clicking the secondary button Your computer comes with either a cPad or a TouchPad pointing device You ha
94. ck allows you to play or record sounds when the computer is hooked up to an external audio source Finding Your Way Around 31 Right side The 3 5 mm video audio line out jack allows you to play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts audio video inputs The Toshiba Style bay allows you to insert an additional optical drive DVD ROM CD RW etc battery pack or hard disk drive module The i LINK port also known as the IEEE 1394 port allows transfers of large quantities of data between the computer and an external device such as a video camera The USB Universal Serial Bus port allows you to connect USB peripherals to your computer DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transter rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable to your computer for securing it to a large heavy object such as your desk 32 Finding Your Way Around Left side Left side Optional wireless antenna on off switch Wireless antenna indicator SD card slot Bass alr vent RGB monitor port DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Eject button Manual eject button only functional for systems with Wi
95. culator on the cPad display ZG a n l a lo kol l e D U O O e E To use the metrics and weights converter 1 Tap the Calculator icon on the cPad display and then tap the Properties icon oy ec Sample calculator properties cPad display 2 Select a source unit length weight or volume from the drop down list 14 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 3 Select a target unit length weight or volume from the drop down list Click OK Enter the value you want to convert Tap the Metrics and Weights icon Tap the Equals button O N A AA A To return to Calculator mode tap the Calculator icon Changing the cPad background To change the background imagery on the cPad display 1 Open the cPad Properties window in one of these ways hS With the cPad Application Launcher open tap the cPad Properties icon in the cPad display Right click the cPad icon in your computer s system tray and select cPad Properties from the sub menu The cPad Properties window appears on your computer s main screen 2 Click the Background tab The Background tab window appears with a list of background files Getting Started 5 Using the computer for the first time amp cPad Properties Background Application
96. d and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s or expansion unit s serial port parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port i LINK port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions
97. d click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection A window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue NOTE To register online your computers modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line A window will display asking if you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft 5 Click Yes to register or No to exit the process NOTE If you click No you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop 6 Enter you personal information in the registration window 7 Enter your name and click Finish to complete the process Your computer restarts automatically 4 8 Getting Started Setting up your computer Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about new products and upgrades and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you You can register your computer with Toshiba by double clicking the icon on your desktop or by mailing the registration card that may ship with your computer NOTE To register online your computers modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line Completing installation Upon completion you will be prompted to click Finish
98. d secondary control buttons The control buttons are below the cPad and are used like the buttons on a mouse The primary control button is the button on the left and corresponds to the left mouse button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The secondary control button is the button on the right and corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse button cPad Tap Zones When in pointing device mode the cPad has four tap zones one at each corner Tapping your finger on each zone represented by an icon allows you to perform several basic tasks Minimize and maximize the active window Getting Started 6 Using the computer for the first time Tap the icon in the bottom right corner of the cPad display screen to minimize the window Tap the icon in the top right corner of the cPad display screen to maximize the window Bring up the active program s pull down menus To open a program menu tap the icon in the upper left corner of the cPad display screen Bring up the Start menu To open the Start menu tap the icon in the bottom left corner of the cPad display screen Enabling the cPad Tap Zones If the tap zones should become disabled causing the icons to disappear you can enable them by doing the following 1 Access the Mouse Properties window in one of these ways Press the TOSHIBA Console bu
99. dem on page 109 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 v Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality Accessing a network To access A wired network at the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer A remote network you need a dial up connection A wireless network you need a wireless networking PC Card or contact your authorized Toshiba representative Setting up the connection To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 1 80 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions The computer connects to the network Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray The following information applies to systems with the optional Wi Fi and Bluetooth features When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module or Bluetooth module your computer may display a PC Card icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use
100. 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 Your computer comes with either a cPad or TouchPad pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document 1 2 Start Fn esse Perform one of the following Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the cPad or TouchPad move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button The Assignment Type window appears HINT If you are making a direct key assignment complete step 3 If you are making a popup assignment complete step 4 To make a direct key assignment select Direct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box then complete these Steps 206 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse gt Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information Click OK 4 To make a popup assignment select Popup to display the Application Explorer window then complete these steps Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder These are the items that appear in the popup list h Sd h S To create a popup list wi
101. dow Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time Move the cursor to the right hand edge of the Paint window The cursor changes to a two headed arrow Click and drag the edge of the window until it takes up just less than half the width of the desktop Click the title bar of the Paint window and drag it to the left side of the desktop You can move any window by clicking its title bar and dragging it Click My Documents on the taskbar 1 56 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 8 Closing programs 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer placing it on the right side of the desktop Now that the windows are side by side you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs Experiment with different sizes and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work At this point you have two programs open on the desktop The next lesson shows you how to close them Lesson 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to close it While you can run several programs at the same time having a large number o
102. dow 1 Right click the taskbar then select Properties The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window appears 2 Check or uncheck the box next to the Lock the taskbar command 3 Click OK Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself But you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window 1 4 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 4 Creating a new document 1 Click Start then My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 On the View menu point to Toolbars then click Address Bar The operating system displays the address bar It indicates that you are in My Computer DER File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ir vi id ys Search Folders i Address T My Computer x Pars System Tasks View system information TO Add or remove programs c Change a setting Other Places J My Network Places My Documents Shared Documents S Local Disk C All Apps D E Control Panel 7 3 CD Drive K Sample My Computer window Lesson 4 Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program
103. dow appears Toshiba Hotkey i Display a Standby confirmation message if Fn F 3 is pushed r Display a Hibernation confirmation message if Fn F4 i pushed Cancel Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 2 Puta check mark next to the desired option 3 Click OK 208 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings You can normally access the TOSHIBA Console in two ways Press the TOSHIBA Console button located above the F9 key on your keyboard Use the Start menu If you use the latter do the following 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears t TOSHIBA Console bs Computer Power TOSHIBA F Management Button MON Mouse Hotkey TOSHIBA Assignment Mobile 9 amp TOSHIBA cPad Hardwa Properties Customize your network settings Sample TOSHIBA Console window Toshiba Utilities 209 TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console offers three categories of features Customize Your Computer Network Security Customize your computer The features available in this category are Power Management for detailed information see Power Management on page 215 TOSHIBA Button Controls for detailed information see TOSHIBA B
104. dow 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 it with a program The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here if you wish 21 8 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it In the TOSHIBA Console double click the Toshiba Hardware icon amp TOSHIBA HWSetup General Password Boot Priority LAN a This tab lets you set conditions for LAN Wake up on LAN C Enabled Cancel Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the following General Allows you to view current BIDS version Password Allows you to set user passwords Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system Toshiba Utilities 2 Q TOSHIBA Console CPU Allows you to set conditions for the CPU Dynamically Switchable Always High Always Low Keyboard Allows you to set conditions for the Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard Enabled Disabled You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device
105. e 0 eeu Os Te bas e es inte Open w Subpanels Step backward Mute Next Chapter Time Control Previous Chapter Eject Clock Fast forward Time shift Fast back tienen Sample WinDVD control panel You can open a shortcut menu by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays Once a DVD is playing the counter displays the current chapter and elapsed time in hours minutes seconds format WinDVD 2 2 5 Using the WinDVD control panel From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD Advanced Features on page 228 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD you are ready to play the disc Using the control panel you can play a DVD from the beginning or move to a desired location then begin playing Title gt MRD i Chapter D BE em Sample WinDVD control panel with expanded view for showing advanced features Click this To do this Play
106. e only appears when the shift key is pressed Learning the Basics 1 g Using Hibernation The Turn off computer window appears Turn off computer Hibernate Turn OFF Cancel Sample Turn off computer window with shift key held down to show Hibernate option The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer using Hibernation as follows 1 Click Start Shut Down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Hibernate from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off Going into Hibernation mode more quickly By pressing the power button By closing the display panel By pressing the hotkey combination Fn F4 To put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button and or closing the display you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel 1 20 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears l TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibemate FEJ The Power Save Modes are a series of settin
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108. e Settings To continue select an option and then click Next Sample System Restore welcome screen The Windows XP Operating system guides you through the process of storing your system settings for future use It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time 1 66 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do Lesson 14 If am lost what do do This teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support The operating system has a Help facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 If you don t have an application open press F1 otherwise click Start then click Help and Support The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window 2 Ifyou do not see the index click index Help and Support displays the Index O Help and Support Center Q tack 7 g3 Index J Favorites 2 History Support Options Sram o B Help and Support Center Set search options windows XP Professional Index JF Change View Print K Locate in Contents Type in the keyword to find mouse buttons reversing mobility impairment Serialkeys mobility impairment StickyKeys mouse buttons reversing mouse pointer visibility Whether yo
109. e a RJ11 telephone cable to a connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line For more information see Connecting the modem on page 109 The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area Ere network using a 10 100 Ethernet link The cooling vents prevent the computer s central processing unit CPU from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure you dont block the cooling vents n B The DC IN is where you plug in the AC adapter 30 Finding Your Way Around Right side Right side PC Card eject button PC Card Slot Toshiba Style bay Security lock slot Video audio line out jack Line in jack Microphone in jack Headphone S PDIF digital optical out The PC Card slot supports Type I PC Cards or Type H PC Cards See Using PC Cards on page 191 for more information The PC Card eject button releases the PC Card from the slot N The 3 5 mm headphone S PDIF Digital Optical out lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers Digital Optical out is compatible with Dolby 3D digital Sound The 3 5 mm microphone in jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone F NOTE The headphone S PDIF Sony Phillips Digital Interface D The line in ja
110. e computer contains a removable lithium ion Li ion high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times Battery life may vary depending on applications power management settings and features utilized Recharge time 12 1 2 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power varies depending on usage The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 129 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition the computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery This is a nickel metal hydride NiMH battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory which stor
111. e configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features may not appear or may appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section may be available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel Select from the following options Navigation Language Display Color and Audio effect WinDVD 229 Using playlists Expand subpanel Tite gt Be ie a i OEI GS Sample WinDVD with expanded subpanel Using playlists Va TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computers hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them The playlist selection options are accessed by selecting the Expand subpanel button and the Navigation submenu The playlist options are found within the Navigation menu Options to use and create playlists allow you to open files open existing playlists create new playlists and select DVDs from an existing folder A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you can play the music selections you
112. e icon The Fn esse keyboard appears 20 4 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse Fn esse Assignments Options Help 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sample Fn esse keyboard The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are black Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn esse keyboard in the selected color Unavailable keys are dark gray Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document Drag and drop Use the keyboard or pointing device your computer comes with either a cPad or TouchPad pointing device The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Toshiba Utilities 205 Fn esse Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard you wish assigned Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command window with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields automatically completed Click OK to close the Add Edit Command window with your key assignment in place The program or
113. e the label and try inserting the diskette again lf Something Goes Wrong 2 49 Resolving a hardware conflict The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 247 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive tray has closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drive tray and remove the disc Make sure the drive tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side up Press the disc down until it locks on the spindle Close the drive tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive eject mechanism requires
114. ed and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock Mobile Computing 1 33 Monitoring battery power Monitoring battery power q_ The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It Glows green when the battery is fully charged Glows amber while the battery is being charged Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged Determining remaining battery power before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations F NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel opens 2 Click Performance and Maintenance Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Running on Batteries section click Details 5 Click the Power Save Mode tab The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery 1 3 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low Va temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are wll working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remainin
115. eekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals 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 263 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 syst
116. em 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 or authorized Toshiba representative from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you 1 Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing pcsupport toshiba com 2 Next try one of Toshiba s online services The Toshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServe by typing go toshiba 20 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have hesa Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For tec
117. ems cccccseeesssssseeeeeeees 261 Develop good computing habits 0 261 If you need further assistance 262 BOLOre VOU dll etestccruutascet acaeetaen scutes 263 Contacting Toshiba woo eeceeeeeeeeeees 263 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 264 Toshiba s worldwide offices cceseeeeesseeess 265 Appendix A Hot K yS ccccccccssssseseeeeeeeeseeeeesseees 268 Volume Mutt cece cs cesccseeeeessssseesesesssssneeens 268 Instant password security ccnn 269 Without a password cssccccercccenrrns 269 With a password cc cecccesseeeeeeeesseeeeeeseeens 269 Power USAGE mode scierie 2 0 olana DY MOU eee te Oe E arr 2 1 Hibernation mode u ccccecceccececesseeeeeesseeeeeeeseees 212 Display Modes eesin 213 Display brightness ccn 214 Enabling a wireless device ccccceeeeeesseeeeeeees 214 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad 2 5 Keyboard hot keys cccscccccessseseseseessseeeeeeeeeens 2 5 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 2 6 USA and Canada cece ecceeeeeeeeeeeeen 2 6 United Kingdom ccecce 2 6 FEUUTS 66 Fs ee ee A 2 6 29 Contents Appendix C Video Modes 211 Your computer s video modes sce 2 8 Tablet Video modes VGA seisce 2 8 Table 2 Video modes XGA ccceeeeeee 219 Table 3 Video modes Ultra XGA 08 281 CIOSISYe LA A 284 Index oo eecceccccecccceccccccccccccecccecccucecaucecauceceseeaueeeaeeeas 300
118. epresentative for more information or visit toshibaaccessories com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer Va Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System This chapter introduces the Windows XP operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks Whether you have used a Windows operating system or not the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore the Windows XP operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks 140 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 4 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system However the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functio
119. eps your selections organized so that you can play your favorites at any time To play a playlist 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist button See Using the WinDVD control panel on page 224 to locate the playlist button WinCinema Manager Open File Select Drive Play DVD From Folder Open Playlist New Playlist About windy Et Help Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select Open Playlist from the menu 2 3 WinDVD Getting Help File name Playlist Files of type Playlist Files pif m3u Sample Open Playlist dialog 3 Locate the playlist you wish to open then click Open The Playlist window appears 4 Click Load List to open the saved playlists Browse to the playlist you want to open then click Open and WinDVD displays the playlist Getting Help sm Click the Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD E Click the Close button to exit WinDVD Chapter 9 if Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix
120. ere The Set the range window appears Set the range A DC only Sample Set the range window with DC only option 8 Do one of the following Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Stand by To start the computer from Stand by mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Stand by mode by closing the display panel you can start the computer again by opening the display panel Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling Toshiba s energy saver design Your computer enters a low power mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power _ Th
121. erlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow Finding Your Way Around 3 Front with the display open printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key types the number printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key The caps lock light glows when the Caps lock function is on For more information see Overlay keys on page 90 System indicator panel Ue AC power Toshiba Style bay light The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source The on off light glows green when the computer is on The light glows amber when the computer is in Stand by mode The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It glows green when the battery is fully charged It glows amber while the battery is being charged It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery 1s completely discharged For more information on determining remaining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 133 38 Se
122. ernet network programs files Folders addresses Type the location of the item Browse Click Next to continue Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box type c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 4 Type Calculator and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop 1 D 8 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then click Search a Internet Explorer i Outlook Express W Paint Windows Media Player wi MSH Explorer CA WordPad F Windows Movie Maker a Remote Desktop Connection All Programs gt o My Documents Fe My Recent Documents eh My Pictures a My Music yg My Computer al My Network Places Control Panel S Printers and Faxes Help and Support A Log Orr f Shut Down Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search Results window Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 DO Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Search Results File Edit View Favorites Tools Help O B searen D gt rote 3 S X 19 F lt _ In Folder art your search follow the instructions in the left pane
123. ernet 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 1s very slow try later My browser can t find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support Center window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and fol
124. es that are not supported by WinDVD Microsoft DirectShow Reinstall Microsoft components are missing DirectShow version 6 0 or higher available from the Microsoft Web site Microsoft DirectShow is not installed properly on the system lf Something Goes Wrong 2 53 Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information No audio subsystem could Check installation of the be found for playback sound card drivers There is a problem with the audio card or audio compo nent within the system The problem may be one of the following The audio card is faulty There is a problem with the audio driver WinDVD cannot display Alter the display settings to the selected resolution due reduce the resolution or to system limitations number of colors The screen size exceeds the Update video drivers allowable display limit There are not enough sys tem resources to play the DVD at the selected setting The audio settings are Check installation of the incorrect Please check audio card drivers sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with the audio card or drivers The wrong audio driver may be installed in the sys tem 25 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional Resolution information An unexpected error has This is usually a rare occurred title specific problem This er
125. es your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer is turned off Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may want to carry additional charged batteries with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working Battery safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Mobile Computing 1 29 Running the computer on battery power e hS we e Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through toshiba com A reverse
126. ess the Application Launcher button which is located below the cPad between the primary and secondary control buttons Returning to pointing device mode To return to pointing device mode click the x in the cPad display that shows the programs ready for launching Once the launcher is closed and you see the icons at each of the Getting Started 69 Using the computer for the first time E BE four corners of the cPad display cPad is again in pointing device mode Using the cPad in application launch mode In application launch mode the cPad allows you to launch programs with the tap of a finger and to adjust settings for the cPad display fo HSA elk Sample cPad with default settings in application launch mode Programs ready for launching are represented by an icon on the cPad display The top row on the display is reserved for program icons comprising the default setting Succeeding rows are filled with the icons of programs you choose to load into the cPad display for launching To add programs see Adding programs to the Application Launcher on page 76 Using the cPad display In application launch mode the cPad display has icons for the following programs Ten key numeric pad which enables you to input numbers Calculator along with copy and paste functions 10 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sticky note
127. eyword to find Aw Using Paint A drawings Paint is a drawing tool you can use to create black and white or color drawings that you can save as bitmap bmp files You can also use Paint to send your drawing in e mail set the image as a desktop background and save image files using different file formats Open Paint drawing media from free media pools creating using Paint drive compression 4 Notes drive letters To open Paint click Start point to All Programs point to Accessories and then assigning drive letters click Paint changin i A changing assignments to mapped drives e For information about using Paint click the Help menu in Paint define e For more information click Related Topics mapping network drives to refreshing r removing Related Topics drivers configuring using Data Sources ODBC digital signature verification options Plug and Play support updating drivers device defined network card drivers defined printer drivers defined unsigned drivers defined drives assign or remove drive letters creating mounted define DYD drives defined Display Sample help window for drawings Notice that under the category drawings there is a subcategory creating using Paint 4 Highlight creating using Paint then click Display Help opens a topic screen that in the window s right pane gives a brief description of Paint and provides different ways for accessing the program
128. f programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutorial To close the programs 1 Click the Close button at the top right of the Explorer window That is all there is to it Windows Explorer closes removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well 2 Close Paint and the My Computer window assuming it is still open by clicking the Close buttons for each program HINT Always save your work before you close a program Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 5 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two operating system accessories Calculator and Character Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the name and location of the program file to which you would like to create a shortcut 1 Move the cursor to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Shortcut The operating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog This wizard helps you to create shortcuts to local or folders computers or Int
129. ferent functions depending on the context Also programs can be written to use this display instead of your Windows display which reduces clutter To more about the Synaptics TouchPad refer to the Synaptics TouchPad Driver online help Additional Sample cPad Help window 2 Scroll through the subjects until you find the one you need Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically If this is not the case then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system s Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later click Cancel Getting Started ST Using the computer for the first time Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel appears amp Control Panel BAR ay File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back P Search Ae Folders fii Address gt Control Panel yi Elco Links v Control Panel Pick Fs category B Switch to Classic view Appearance and Themes a Printers and Other Hardware e See Also x Ss Windows Update A a 9 Help and Support w Network and Internet Connections ov User Accounts Other Control Panel Options
130. for creating and tracking notes Signature pad which allows you to create characters in the cPad display gt hS Calendar which allows you to display a monthly E calendar on the cPad display cPad Properties which allows you to customize cPad display functions Help which allows you to display the online help for working with the cPad display Unlike programs you choose to load on the cPad display for launching these programs cannot be deleted from the cPad display Using Sticky Note The Sticky Note screen enables you to write type save edit and customize notes and alarms on the cPad display N SEK gt c Sample Sticky Note screen on the cPad display Getting Started 11 Using the computer for the first time Each note is numbered You can view a note by using the greater than gt and less than lt icons on the cPad display to navigate through the notes by number To create a blank note 1 Tap the greater than key gt on the cPad display to reach the highest numbered note then press the key again The number 1 appears on the fresh note Toggle the input mode button on the cPad display so that it shows either a pencil if you are going to write with your finger or ABC if you are going to type using the keyboard Star
131. g battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and other drives Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power such as a PC Card Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba s power saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs See Power Management on page 215 for details Mobile Computing 1 35 Monitoring battery power What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery Put the computer in Hibernation mode and replace the battery with a charged spare Save your work and turn off the computer If you don t manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps tr
132. g video features ccce 185 Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television ocer 185 Transferring and editing video data 187 Contents d o Playing DVDS ccce 187 Exploring audio features cc cecceseeceseeeeenees 188 Recording SOUNS c ccccccceessseseeeseesteeeeeens 188 USING a MICFOPNONE ceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 188 Adjusting recording quality ccecee sees 189 Using external speakers or headphones 190 Using PC CardScan 191 PC Card supporting software 191 Inserting PC CardS ceren 192 Removing PC Cards 192 HOt SWAPPING cesis 193 Using SD cards eerren 194 Inserting a SD Card ccce 194 Removing a SD Card scc 194 Using your IR remote controller enn 195 Using the Toshiba Style bay cee eeeeees 199 Inserting a device into the Toshiba Style bay 199 Removing a device form the Toshiba Style Day woo cece sescseeeseseeeeens 200 Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities ee ee cess 201 TOSHIBA Accessibility cc eeecesneeeeeen 201 FOS SO S 203 Starting FN SS eene 203 Assigning a key to a program or document 204 Viewing existing key assignments 206 Changing or removing existing key ASSIQNMENHS o e 207 Hotkey utility o n 207 TOSHIBA Console cen 208 Customize your COomMpUtEer seeen 209 NE IDVOTK toee E A A 209 ALAIA A 209 TOSHIBA Button Controls nn 211 20 Contents Power Management nccc 215 Toshiba Hardware Setup ecccsccccnccec 2
133. gin at step 1 otherwise skip to step J 1 If the computer is on click Start Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears Click Turn Off The operating system turns off the computer Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer Remove the battery Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the memory slot 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer Dros cue SSocehseeo 3 i memory slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Getting Started D Setting up your computer CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket Gently press down on the memory
134. gs for power management You can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes To e Lunde Create copy DE Dia V Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar V Show Intel R SpeedStep TM Technology icon on the taskbar l Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Inthe Running on batteries area click the Details button 5 Click the System Power Mode tab Learning the Basics 21 Using Hibernation Full Power Properties General Power Save Mode System Power Mode Device Settings These settings control system standby properties Overide all Modes with settings here ml When press the power button Hibernate a When close the lid Prompt for password when computer goes off Standby or Hibernation OF Cancel Apply Sample Full Power Properties window 6 Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into 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 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here 1 292 Learning the Basics Using Stand by The Set the range window appears Set the range A DC only Sample Set the range window with DC only option 8 Do one of the following
135. h specification version 1 1 Toshiba cannot confirm all compatibility with PC products and or electronic devices using Bluetooth other than Toshiba mobile PCs Setting up a direct cable connection To establish a direct cable connection with another computer 1 Click Start All Programs 2 Point to Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next 182 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet NH wo A 8 Select Set up an advanced connection Click Next Select Connect directly to another computer Choose the appropriate role for your computer Guest Host Follow the on screen instructions 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 For more information about the Internet Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet on page 147 The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computer
136. have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the external diskette drive press the left or right arrow key and choose your boot up device HINT Press F12 as you power on the computer to access the EP menu 236 lf Something Goes Wrong The Windows operating system is not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Stand by mode and the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Power and the batteries on page 243 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Cirl 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 gt The operating system takes a long time to start gt hesa The operating system responds differently from the normal routine h Sd The
137. he Sound Recording volume 4 Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with a subwoofer and internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones a pair of external stereo speakers or a Dolby Digital Optical cable This cable is not shipped with your system F NOTE You will need to purchase a Dolby Digital Optical cable TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an P external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate 5 to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones it 1 Locate the headphone S PDIF Digital Optical out on the right side of the computer Attaching a headphone or speaker cable Exploring Your Options 1 OF Using PC Cards 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone S PDIF Digital Optical out The headphone S PDIF Digital Optical out requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack 3 Adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA
138. he Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index A AC adapter 56 AC power light 37 56 60 Accessories programs 165 adding memory 49 alarms low battery 135 Application Launcher adding programs 76 changing icons 78 deleting programs 79 Application Launcher button 68 audio CDs playing 98 audio features 188 avoiding injury 42 battery alarms 135 changing 136 charge not lasting 244 charging 58 131 conserving power 134 disposal 138 inserting 137 installing 136 light 37 60 133 Li ion lithium ion 127 monitoring power 133 NiMH nickel metal hydride 128 power usage mode 270 recharging 131 remaining power 133 removing 136 RTC real time clock 128 132 setting alarms 135 battery cover 40 latch 40 Bluetooth 181 buttons Application Launcher 68 CD controls 100 CD Player 105 106 CD DVD controls 35 38 98 100 300 301 control 64 72 DVD ROM drive eject 99 Internet 36 next track 35 39 100 play pause 39 power 34 previous track 38 39 primary and secondary control 66 primary control 35 secondary control 35 Start 142 stop 39 TOSHIBA Console 36 92 C calculator 157 CD control buttons 100 CD player TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 105 Windows Media Player 105 CD Player control panel 105 106 CD DVD control buttons 35 38 98 100 CD DVDs caring for 108 inserting 103 playing 98 removing 107 vie
139. hnical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America lf Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices 209 Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux Belgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinim entie 14 P O Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstrabe 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Hungary Technotrade Kft Szerencs utca 202 1147 Budapest Hungary Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s r l Viale Certosa 138 20156 Milano Italy Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Austria Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Denmark Scribona Danmark A S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark France Toshiba Systemes France S A 7 Rue Amp re 92804 Puteaux C dex France Greec
140. ice Manager 242 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict To view the device s installed double click the device type 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 gt hS The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW diskette drive and other power using functions h S The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present Click troubleshooting A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory module problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Turn off your computer according to the instructions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 111 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 52 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 49 and making sure it is seated properly Check for the error again lf Something Goes Wrong P 43 Resolving a hardware conflict 5 If the err
141. icon The operating system opens the Recycle Bin window Notice that all the icons you dropped on the Recycle Bin are listed 1 O 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Sample Recycle Bin window 4 To completely remove an object select it and then click File Delete The Confirm File Delete window appears 5 Click Yes to permanently delete the file The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin Later on in your real work not in this tutorial you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore The operating system restores the object to the place from which it was deleted You can also restore the object by dragging it to the desktop But when you are absolutely certain that you never want to see it again delete it from the Recycle Bin To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 65 Lesson 13 Using System Restore BA HINT Empty the Recycle Bin periodically Even though an item Is E moved to the Recycle Bin it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive u
142. in Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down No power is used while the computer is turned off This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time we Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power 1 1 2 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer When starting up again the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using Restart command Restart is the same as Turn Off or Shut down but automatically powers up the computer Use it when you need to reload the operating system for example to activate changes to system settings Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off the computer but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you restart the computer the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost 1f the battery discharges while the computer is in Hibernation mode When starting u
143. including through use of a hot link Paint 1 68 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about However when you do encounter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the Windows XP tour Whether you are new to Pur or you have some experience the Windows XP tour is a good way to learn about the operating system s features To start the tour 1 Click Start then click Tour Windows XP The Windows XP Tour window appears 2 Follow the instructions amp Windows XP Tour Welcome to the Windows XP Tour The tour is available in two formats Which format do you prefer o Play t the non animated tour that features text and images only Sample Windows XP Tour window Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 69 Lesson 15 Turning off your computer Lesson 15 Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the operating system turn off your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer This lesson teaches you how to turn off your computer To turn off the computer see Powering down the computer on page 111 or Using Turn Off or Shut down on page 113
144. indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections to the AC adapter and power cable 5 Charge the battery until the battery light glows green If you have extra batteries rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Mobile Computing 1 37 Charging batteries Charging batteries The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer You can charge the battery using your computer or you can use an optional battery charger NN CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of n the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba S Web site at toshibaaccessories com Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE The b
145. ing played Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized WinDVD encountered an Report the problem and any error error code to your supplier s Technical Support 256 lf Something Goes Wrong 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 disc is a valid type DVD Video Video CD or audio CD This may be caused by one of the following No disc in the DVD ROM drive No DVD ROM drive A disc of an unsupported type in the DVD ROM drive sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings lf Something Goes Wrong
146. ing system 208 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards on page 191 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slot appears to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties window appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Double click the name of the appropriate category for the PC Card Double click the name of the PC Card device The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status lf Something Goes Wrong 2 DO Resolving a hardware conflict The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card Remove the PC Card If removing the PC Card doesn t resolve the problem try restarting the computer If the computer still doesn t work contact the PC Card s manufacturer Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserti
147. ions Automatically fix file system errors 2 4 8 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery 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 replac
148. ions 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 Tf Something Goes Wrong on page 233 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a grand tour of your notebook computer It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately For additional help see If you need further assistance on page 262 2 2 8 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Display latch Infrared port Volume control dial e The infrared port allows cable free communication with another F device such as a computer or printer that has a compatible infrared port The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked To open the display panel slide the display latch to the right and raise the panel ai The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers Finding Your Way Around 29 Back Back int LAN port Cooling vents DC IN Modem port The modem port lets you us
149. ity of the display and reduce eyestrain gt gt hS h S Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a relaxed neutral position while typing Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation WARNING Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury If your hands wrists and or arms bother you while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician Getting Started 4H Selecting a place to work Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks Focusing your e
150. ivers as shown in Setting up your software on page 47 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 261 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 178 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to tran
151. keyboard Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run programmed functions when you press them Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons run specific functions on the computer Windows special keys a Application key eo er Windows logo key Windows special keys 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system gt The Windows logo key opens the Start menu The Application key has the same function as the secondary or right mouse control button Overlay keys e 7v 8 NK t Y l _ 4NI 5y gt 6M P oT rd rd oo TLE l i __ l laa F i IE ale Feel Ec il E jE Hila ie mj Fe all al Ex fiz A le a t 3 6 a DE DETE Sample keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard
152. layers cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc Inserting a SD card 1 Turn the card so that the metal contacts are face down 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place SD card slot Removing a SD card 1 Right click the SD drive s icon and select Eject from the pop up menu Exploring Your Options 1 OF Using your IR remote controller 2 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Lift the left side of the computer grasp the card and pull it straight out Using your IR remote controller The TOSHIBA remote control lets you control play of CDs and DVDs as well as presentations The remote control works via the infrared port on the computer Applications whose functions can be controlled by the remote control are Windows Media Player WinDVD Microsoft PowerPoint presentation graphics program Live Media Ww OOO9 The TOSHIBA Remote Control NOTE You can use TOSHIBA Button Controls to enable disable the remote control function 1 96 Exploring Your Options Using your IR remote controller The following functions are available on the remote control Press the corresponding button to execute the specific function The Power button turns the power on or off OO NOTE To turn on your computer using the remote control your System
153. ll Display Properties 220 Sticky Note 70 tap zones 66 using 62 144 cursor control mode light 37 customizing taskbar 171 window toolbars 174 D date and time setting 162 DC IN 56 desktop 140 background 143 browsing style 172 choosing style and browsing options 172 creating new icon 142 creating shortcuts 157 major features 141 properties 160 shortcut menu 145 Start button 142 system tray 143 taskbar 143 154 Device Manager 240 checking properties 241 disabling a device 241 devices keyboard 56 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 183 Digital Versatile Discs 98 Disk Defragmenter 248 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 248 missing files trouble accessing a disk 247 303 running slow 248 disk disc activity light 38 diskette drive 95 can t insert a diskette 248 can t read a diskette 249 diskettes caring for 96 cleaning 96 copying files to 97 inserting and removing 96 display 35 doesn t look normal flickers 246 external monitor not working 247 external adjusting 55 hot key 54 latch 59 LCD 35 properties 161 screen is blank 245 television connecting 54 video projector connecting 54 display panel opening 59 displaying folder information 175 disposing of used batteries 138 DMA Direct Memory Access 240 double click 64 66 downloading 185 DVD ROM 38 109 launch WinDVD 187 DVD ROM drive 32 98 187 inserting a disc 103 problems 249 removing a disc 107 troubleshooting 242
154. ll be helpful when using the remote control feature gt gt h S gt h S Volume controls only work when the Windows XP operating system is running The remote can be used up to 16 4 feet and within 30 degrees of the infrared port For best results point the remote toward the infrared port when pressing a control button If your remote control does not work within the specified range or angle change the battery Use only a CR2025 battery When exchanging data with another device via the infrared port the remote control will not work If the infrared element on the remote control is exposed to either fluorescent light or direct sunlight the remote control might not work Only the remote control that comes with your Satellite 5205 Series Computer will work You cannot use another type of remote control Exploring Your Options 1 QO Using the Toshiba Style bay Using the Toshiba Style bay Your computer has an optional Toshiba Style device bay on the right side which allows you in insert additional drives optical drives and other interface devices 1 e media card adapters etc Inserting a device into the Toshiba Style bay Insert the device as follows 1 Remove the locking screw 2 Insert the device or drive until you hear it click and lock into place Inserting a device into the Toshiba Style bay 3 If you want to secure the device replace the locking screw 200 Exploring Y
155. low the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu lf Something Goes Wrong 239 Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict 1s A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the successful interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or
156. m file Use the Run dialog box The tutorial chapter for the Windows XP operating system gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 151 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette This is one of the most important rules of computing NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Stand by command in case the battery discharges before you return to work Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see Setting battery alarms on page 135 Gil Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals such as every 15 minutes Check your programs documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature Q 4 Learning the Basics Printing your work To save A file you are updating open the program s File menu and click Save A new file choose Save As from the File menu type a name for the file and click OK HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name For information on how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 143 Printing your work Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 80 TECHNICAL NOTE
157. module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 5 Getting Started Setting up your computer 11 Replace the memory slot cover 12 Replace the screws and tighten them 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 52 Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 7 in Installing additional memory optional on page 49 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally out of the slot 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 13 in Installing additional memory optional on page 49 Checking total memory When you add or remove memory you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 The General tab view automatically
158. n remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CDs and DVDs gt Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc wipe it from the center outwards not in a circle with a clean dry cloth If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Using the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive Your computer may come with a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive that allows you to gt gt Sd Play prerecorded DVDs Play prerecorded CDs Learning the Basics 1 090 Setting up for communications Read and write files Gncluding music to a CD Recordable CD R or CD ReWritable CD RW disc CAUTION Check the disk disc activity light when you use the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Do not press the eject button disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could damage the CD DVD or drive Setti
159. nality of your System Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar System tray and background pattern Icons J Search Folders C es Print See Also Internet 2 Troubleshoot printi ing Explore aa Get help with printing Publish this folder to the Web EZ Share this Folder My Computer start Taskbar system tray button Sample Desktop 1 42 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area 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 online Help v NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See the Windows XP online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to gt Start programs gt Access operating system update information gt hesa Open recently accessed documents
160. nction drive you can also write files Gncluding music to a CD Recordable CD R or CD ReWritable CD RW disc Drive components and control buttons The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive is on the right side of the computer The CD DVD control buttons are located at the front edge of the computer and can be accessed when the display panel is closed or open Learning the Basics QO Playing a CD or DVD Components Manual eject button DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Eject button DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Use the eject button to open the disc tray This button requires power to operate CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer While the disk disc activity light is flashing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip a HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive is on press the stop eject control button to eject a disc 1 00 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front edge of the computer enable you to play audio CDs when the computer is off You can also use them to play CD
161. nd computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa wan 295 modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk 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 compa
162. ne menu button appears to do nothing try the other menu button WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resources Changes to these system resources caused for example by installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance Some software changes may also impact playback performance for example downloading new drivers from the Web lf Something Goes Wrong P D Resolving a hardware conflict Before installing a new hardware or software component on your system check for any potential conflicts between its resource requirements and your current system configuration Also if you change your operating system check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware for example the graphics card and software drivers must support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD Slow playback performance DVD playback is a resource intensive application Other applications and or changes to your system hardware software or configuration can impact playback performance If playback is slower than normal try 1 Closing any other open applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 Ensuring DMA Direct Memory Access is turned on See Playback performance is poor on page 250 3 If you have installed new hardware such as a new graphics card or
163. network adapter extension See file extension external device See device file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension 292 sm 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 function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the ke
164. ng another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems For more information see Using PC Cards on page 191 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 260 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer 1s connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer dr
165. ng the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery When the main battery light glows green the battery is fully charged Guidelines for powering off the computer Ifyou have work in progress and if you are not connected to a network use the Hibernate command to save your system settings to the hard disk so that when you turn on the computer again you automatically return to where you left off h Sd To leave the computer off for a longer period power down the computer The Windows XP operating system uses the Shut down command to power down the computer if you are connected to a Windows network server domain server or the Turn Off command if you are not When the fixed HDD ODD light on the system indicator panel is on don t turn off the power Doing so may damage your hard disk gt hS For more information see Powering down the computer on page 111 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer and explains how to fit an antitheft lock For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 127 Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Ask your Getting Started 85 Caring for your computer T
166. ng up for communications To communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need The computer s modem A telephone line A communications program To connect to the Internet you need a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Va Connecting the modem Your computer comes with a built in V 92 K56 modem and a built in 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ11 telephone line NOTE Due to FCC limitations speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible rates during downloads Actual data transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions 1 1 0 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications For more information regarding your system s V 92 K56 modem visit the Toshiba web site at toshiba com 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port on the back of the computer Connecting to the modem port 2 Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network locally or remotely Locally using the built in 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter by connecting it to a standard RJ45 LAN line Remotely using the
167. ntil it is deleted from the Recycle Bin Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or tme a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the state it was in at the preset time To get to System Restore click Start click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tool and click System Restore The System Restore Welcome screen appears System Restore Welcome to System Restore You can use System Restore to undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and performance System Restore returns your computer to an earlier time called a restore point without causing you to lose recent work such as saved documents e mail or history and favorites lists To begin select the task that you want to perform Create a restore point Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible Your computer automatically creates restore points called system checkpoints but you can also use System Restore to create your own restore points This is useful if you are about to make a major change to your system such as installing a new program or changing your registry System Restor
168. ny network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems palette See color palette 206 parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device
169. o copy 5 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy amA HINE You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one Bes file KY 6 Click File then click Send To 7 Click the icon for the diskette drive 3 1 2 floppy A ama HINE You can also back up a tile to a diskette by clicking the file ks or files you want to backup with the secondary button then pointing to Send To and clicking 3 1 2 Floppy A 98 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Playing a CD or DVD Your computer has a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive that can read both DVD ROM and CD ROM discs Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus The computer can play high resolution video at up to 30 frames per second Gil NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery power You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when the computer is turned off For more information see CD DVD control buttons on page 100 If your computer has a DVD ROM CD RW multifu
170. of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Ss Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig 1 Fig 1 Caution Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig 1 CD ROM DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD RW Safety Instructions The CD ROM DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD RW drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized 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
171. omain power off the computer as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 1 1 4 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down Turn off computer Stand By Turn OFF Restart Cancel _ Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer as follows 1 Click Start Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer turns itself off Turning off or shutting down more quickly In addition to the method described above you can turn off or shut down the computer by pressing the power button To do so you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Learning the Basics 1 1 5 Using Turn Off or Shut down l TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibemate s The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You a Can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes V Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar MV Show Intel R SpeedStep TM Technology icon on the taskbar Sample TOSHIBA
172. omain power off the computer using the Stand by command as follows 1 2 3 Click Start then Shut down The Shut Down window appears Select Stand by from the drop down list of options Click OK The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks green to indicate the machine is in Stand by mode NOTE If you power down using the Stand by command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often 1 2 4 Learning the Basics Using Stand by Going into Stand by mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Stand by mode in three ways By pressing the hot key combination Fn F3 By pressing the power button By closing the display panel To put the computer into Stand by mode when you press the power button or close the display panel you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears T TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibemate LE The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes g Plugged in Cete c e Bee
173. omputer is the file cabinet The operating system stores documents and programs in folders It even stores other folders in folders In this lesson you will create a folder in which to store your new document 1 Move the cursor to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu Click New then click Folder The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted Type a name for the folder such as My Folder then press Enter Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop Click the document icon and drag it toward your My Folder icon Position the document icon over the My Folder icon until it changes color then release the primary button The outline of the document icon moves across the desktop and disappears into the folder To see your document double click the folder icon A window opens and displays the contents of the folder Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 D Lesson 6 Starting programs x 7 Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs Lesson 6 Starting programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task This lesson
174. on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to gt hS 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 e Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are unce
175. onnected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters gt h S Extreme heat cold or humidity hesa Liquids and corrosive chemicals CAUTION If you spill liquid into the computer turn it off unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult books on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work If you are using an external monitor the top of the display should be no higher than eye level If you use a paper holder set it at abou
176. ops a disc that is currently playing You can eject a disc by pressing the stop eject button twice Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is turned on Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 102 CD DVD control and Digital audio control The following chart describes CD DVD control and digital audio mode CD DVD Mode Digital Audio Mode The operating system Starts the TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER starts and the digital audio file begins to play If a CD is in the drive the system enters CD player mode and operates as a stand alone CD player If a DVD is in the drive the operating system starts Power is off and you press Play Pause and the DVD player starts If a CD is in the drive the TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER starts and the digital audio file begins to play If a DVD is in the drive WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to play Operating system is running and you press Play Pause DVD ROM drive power is on TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER starts and the digital audio file begins to play CAUTION Do not install or remove a memory module while the Learning the Basics 1 03 Playing a CD or DVD Inserting a disc down Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the volume control dial or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control W
177. or recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries main battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth 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
178. oshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products CAUTION Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computers keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive in use lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located a Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba s Web site at toshibaaccessories com Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable 86 Getting Started Caring for your computer To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object Pass the locking end through the loop W 3 _ Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot located on the righ
179. our Options Using the Toshiba Style bay Removing a device form the Toshiba Style bay To remove a device from the Toshiba Style bay yaw NOTE Always make sure that any devices operating in the Toshiba E Style bay have been stopped before removing the device If the locking screw is in place remove it 2 Slide the Toshiba Style bay lock to the unlocked position 3 Pull the Toshiba Style release lever toward the back of the computer Removing a device from the Toshiba Style bay 4 Pull the device from the bay Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to configure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Accessibility En esse Hotkey utility TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function 201 202 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility To open Accessibility 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Selec
180. our computer s video modes on page 278 or see Display modes on page 273 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open D ke The Internet button turns on the computer and launches your default Internet browser For more information see TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 211 The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about various keyboard functions For details see Keyboard indicator panel on page 36 The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions For more information see TOSHIBA Console button on page 92 The TV out button activates an external display device such as a TV when connected to the video audio line out jack For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 54 The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 88 The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer Keyboard indicator panel F10 CIP al SA Cursor control mode light Numeric mode light The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an ov
181. p again this choice uses less time and battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down option But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Stand by mode because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory On restarting the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens all the programs and files you were using Learning the Basics 1 1 3 Using Turn Off or Shut down stand by command The Stand by command puts the computer into a power saving mode Stand by stores the current state of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors to consider when choosing Stand by While in Stand by mode the computer uses some battery power If your computer is left in Stand by mode for an extended period your computer could lose data When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off Shut down or Hibernation On restarting the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens all the programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Stand by command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Using Turn Off or Shut down If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a d
182. ploring Your Options Exploring video features To view a DVD movie or Windows presentation in full screen mode on your TV 1 Connect the video audio cable to your television The cable has three color coded prongs Be sure to connect the appropriate prongs that match the color coded ports on your television If your television does not have a red colored port you can still view your movie or presentation on TV but the sound will play in mono mode not in stereo mode Connect the video audio cable to the video audio line out jack Press Fn and F5 five times consecutively C Sample display options window The picture will automatically display on the TV screen If a movie is already playing turn it off and repeat step 2 NOTE As you press the Fn and F5 keys the display box shifts to highlight the different display output devices When the TV box Is highlighted release the Fn and F5 keys to send the display to the video audio line out port To return to the internal LCD display press the Fn and F5 keys again and highlight the internal LCD and external TV Va TECHNICAL NOTE DVD playback will not play simultaneously on the internal LCD display and external TV Exploring Your Options 1 8 Exploring video features Transferring and editing video data Your computer has an 1 LINK port on the back which provides very fast data transfer rates up to 400 Mbps or 400 million bit
183. 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 2 50 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability Silver colored CD ROMs are the most reliable followed by gold colored CD ROM Green colored CD ROMs are the least reliable WinDVD problems general issues WinDVD has been configured to provide optimum performance and quality based upon your system s available resources Changes made to the system or its configuration may impact the playback performance of the WinDVD player WinDVD controls are disabled Controls may be grayed out by commands on the DVD disc For example it is common for DVD movie titles to disable fast forward and rewind during the legal notices at the beginning of a movie Playback performance is poor Make sure your system s A C adapter is plugged in and the system s power setting is on full The Root or Title menu does not open Most DVD titles have one or both of the Root and Title menus If o
184. rganizing All the files and folders reside in your computer on a storage device such as a disk drive You can think of your computer storage system in terms of office equipment You have a file cabinet device that contains folders and each folder may contain documents Your office may have more than one file cabinet just as your computer may have more than one disk drive 1 4 4 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 2 Using the pointing device and control buttons together Computers can be connected together to form a network so that programs documents and other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers You can use the My Computer feature accessible through the Start menu to access any file in the Windows file system For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the pointing device and control buttons together Your computer comes with a cPad or TouchPad pointing device The Getting Started chapter introduced you to the pointing device which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the pointing device with the control buttons in tandem NOTE How to best use the cPad or TouchPad and the control buttons together is a matter of personal preference Many users find that the ideal way Is to use both hands with one index finger working the cPad and or TouchPad and the o
185. ror is unclassified Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support There is a problem with the Try to play another disc copy protection system Contact your supplier s within the DVD ROM 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 2 55 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 be
186. rough 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 Qa Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Power Management on page 215 Stand satin 2I Stand by mode Fn PN 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 vou with to switch the machine to standby Do not show this message in the future Sample Stand by confirmation box For more information about Stand by mode please see Using Stand by on page 122 2 2 Hibernation mode F4 Fn o This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode 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 vou wish to switch the machine to hibernation Do not show this message in the future Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled thi
187. rs such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web 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 294 Soa 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 comm
188. rsor with the stroke of a finger The cPad also can launch various applications For more information see Lesson 2 Using the pointing device and control buttons together on page 144 The Application Launcher button displays the applications programs ready for launching on the cPad For more information see Switching to application launch mode on page 68 The primary control button below the cPad or TouchPad acts like the primary button on a mouse The secondary control button below the cPad or TouchPad acts like the secondary button on a mouse The scroll button located between the primary and secondary control buttons on the TouchPad is used for rapidly viewing and moving pages on the screen For more information see Scroll button on page 65 The Sub LCD is a display that shows the time and date track number and remaining playing time of CD selections The CD DVD control buttons allow you to play audio CDs when the computer is turned off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on For a description of these controls see CD DVD control buttons on page 38 The lights on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions For a description of these lights see System indicator panel on page 37 The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images For more information on your viewing options see Y
189. rt command 112 RGB monitor port 33 RTC real time clock battery 128 running the computer on battery power 127 S safety disposing of batteries 138 icon 24 precautions 45 traveling 139 saving your work 93 screen 35 blank 245 doesn t look normal flickers 246 Screen Saver tab 161 SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface 194 SD cards 33 194 inserting 194 removing 194 using 194 Search Engine 184 secondary control button 35 66 Secondary module bay 31 security fitting a computer lock cable 85 lock slot 31 SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 135 setting up AC adapter 56 communications 109 computer 41 46 48 49 date and time 162 printer 80 shortcut creating 157 menu 145 Shut down 309 using 113 Shut down command 111 sound wav files 188 problem solving 256 speakers external 190 stereo 34 Stand by low battery 135 mode 37 Stand by command 113 123 Stand by mode 113 hot key 271 Start button 142 starting a program 93 Startup menu problem solving 237 sticky key 201 stop button 39 Sub LCD programming 213 subwoofer option 34 support for Windows 142 system indicator panel 35 37 System Restore 165 System Setup 235 System Tools 165 system tray 143 T taskbar 143 154 customizing 171 telephone line connecting the modem 109 television adjusting display 55 connecting 54 text file 148 tips on computing 87 toolbars customizing 174 displaying in a window 175 Toshiba Internet
190. rtain 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 O Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during
191. rward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the World Wide Web site address Having a list of favorite URLs handy saves time Using it bypasses the need for you to launch your browser first To customize your taskbar settings point to an empty space in the taskbar and click the secondary button 1 12 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can arrange that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window gt h S Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options you choose determine how you browse in the operating system regardless of whether you start from the desktop My Computer Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer For more information about changing your desktop style enter customizing the desktop on the Index
192. s Exploring Your Options 1 83 An overview of using the Internet connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone line and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A modem A Web browser A telephone line An Internet Service Provider ISP account Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting the modem on page 109 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer 1
193. s hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 117 Hot Keys 2 23 Display modes Display modes Fn Peel This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are gt Sd Built in display panel only gt Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously gt External monitor only gt Sd Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device 2 4 Display brightness Fn a This hot key decreases the screen brightness Display brightness Fn za This hot key increases the screen brightness Smt on gt e Enabling a wireless device Fn PS This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices in Fh your computer The wireless modes you can toggle between are Bluetooth enabled This enables just the Bluetooth module See Using Bluetooth on page 181 for instructions on setting up Bluetooth Wi Fi enabled This enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth and W1 Fi enabled tThis enables both wireless modules gt hS Disable all devices Q a 2 O gt Disabled all device Sample wireless modes window
194. s and DVDs when the computer is on Mode Previous Next Sub LCD Play Pause Stop Eject track track CD DVD control buttons in front of the computer The mode button switches between the CD DVD and digital audio modes You can lock the mode to its current setting by pressing and holding the mode button for four seconds When the mode button is locked you cannot switch between the CD DVD and digital audio modes To unlock the mode button press and hold it for four seconds NOTE You can only lock the mode to its current setting when the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode or when the power is off The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc 22 QY The next track button skips to the following track on the disc The Sub LCD is a display screen that shows mode status and battery level of the computer Mode The left side of the Sub LCD displays one of the following icons depending on what mode your computer is 1n Learning the Basics 1 0 Playing a CD or DVD P U CD DVD control Digital audio Lock Status The center panel displays the following Time CD DVD track time Power messages Status Display ON Welcome OFF See you SUSPEND ZZ RESET Wake up Battery level the right side of the Sub LCD shows the battery charge level The play pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The stop eject button st
195. s per second You can connect up to 63 external devices to this port In addition to its high speed it supports isochronous data the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices Like your USB ports the i LINK port supports hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on The main difference between the 1 LINK port and your USB ports is that the 1 LINK port supports faster data transfer rates Playing DVDs speed Ring Pause 1 Open the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW tray 2 Place the DVD in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive 3 Launch WinDVD and press the Play button Stop Volume Play Playlist Repeat Bookmarks Zoom Next Chapter Previous Chapter Eject Fast forward Fast back Title Menu Sample WinDVD control panel For more information about using WinDVD see WinDVD on page 221 1 8 8 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone in jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the opera
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197. ser password 4 Follow the on screen instructions The password requirement becomes active the next time you turn on your computer When the feature is active the Sub LCD will display password during the power on process As you type your password the characters will appear as asterisks in the Sub LCD After typing your password press the Enter key 62 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time If the password is correct the power on process continues If the password is incorrect password will appear once more and you can try again NOTE If you forget your power on password and therefore cant turn on your computer take your computer to a Toshiba authorized service center for help NOTE After the third incorrect password submission the system automatically shuts down bed To restart your system press the power button Using your pointing device Your notebook computer comes equipped with one of two pointing devices TouchPad The TouchPad is a small touch sensitive surface located in front and below your keyboard You can use it as a pointing and clicking device cPad The cPad is a small touch sensitive display located in front and below your keyboard You can use it either as a pointing and clicking device or as an application program launcher Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad The TouchPad or cPad is enabled by default To change the
198. smit 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 TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Ma The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 87 for instructions 262 lf Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette following the steps in Saving your work on page 93 Copy files to your network partition Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape w
199. sson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 163 Lesson 13 Using System Restore 165 Lesson 14 If am lost what do do ou 166 Windows XP Help and Suppott 166 Using the Windows XP toul sesseese 0e 168 1 8 Contents Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 169 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options 170 Windows XP special features 0 ccceeeee 170 Personalizing your desktop ccce 171 Customizing the taskbar cee eee 171 Changing desktop and browsing style 172 Personalizing individual windows 0 173 Customizing window toolbars cc c 174 Displaying information about each folder 175 Using your computer at the office 177 Exchanging data with another computer 177 setting up for communications 177 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 179 Connecting your computer to a network 179 setting up a wireless connection 000 180 Accessing the wireless modules using your SVS TAY nee 180 Using Bluetooth ecce 181 Setting up a direct cable connection 181 An overview of using the Internet ecc 182 The Internet ccnn 182 The World Wide Web scen 182 Internet Service Providers 183 Connecting to the Internet ee 183 Surfing the Internet 184 Internet features 184 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet nen 185 Toshiba s online resources eeren 185 Explorin
200. t Toshiba Utilities then select Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 3 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box f TOSHIBA Accessibility Setting for Fr StickyRey Use Fr StickyRey if you want to create Fn key combinations by pressing one key at a time TOSHIBA Cancel Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Puta check mark next to the desired option 5 Click Apply then click OK The function is now active Toshiba Utilities 203 Fn esse Fn esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any program without using the Start menu This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files For information on creating operating system shortcuts see Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts on page 157 With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows program Open a file in its associated Windows program Display a customized folder of Windows programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 268 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse You can access Fn esse by Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and Fn esse Click on the Fn ess
201. t and to charge the computer s batteries The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer Getting Started 5 Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power and battery lights glow DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats dis continue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock CAUTION Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet 5 8 Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer you must charge it Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable The on off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it is charging Once the computer is
202. t memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of metal designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes 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 control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary control button or left mouse button unless otherwise st
203. t side of the computer then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features Computing tips hS Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 135 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up your files to diskettes or other removable storage media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard If your hard disk suddenly fails you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy Use Disk Defragmenter to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level gt Before turning off the computer always use the Turn Off command unless you want to use Stand by or Hibernation mode as
204. t the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Below eye level N Approximately 90 degree angles TOO Correct posture and positioning of the computer Footrest Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor If you are using a conventional chair Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 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 visibil
205. t writing or typing The moment you write or draw on the note the number 1 changes to the next number in numerical order So if your previous highest numbered note was 29 the newly written note becomes 30 To delete a note 1 Display the note on the cPad display and tap the Sticky Note Properties icon the icon furthest left on the Sticky Note screen The Sticky Note Properties window appears on your computer s main screen 12 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sticky Note Properties Font ae B Use Note as Set the current note as the wallpaper Set an alarm for a m Delete the current note cancel Hep Sample Sticky Note Properties window 2 Click the Delete the current note button The note disappears from the cPad display To set an alarm 1 Tap the Sticky Note icon on the cPad display and then tap the Sticky Note Properties Click the Set an alarm to checkbox Type the message you want to display Select the time you want the message to display on the cPad display You can also use the Sticky Note Properties window to change fonts use the current note as cPad display wallpaper and set an alarm Getting Started 13 Using the computer for the first time Using the Calculator The Calculator allows you access to standard calculator functions as well as a metrics and weights converter Bie ox cay Sample cal
206. tShow are registered trademarks and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories i LINK is a registered trademark of the Sony Corporation Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance cPad and TouchPad are trademarks of Synaptics Inc CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online Inc PS 2 and Wake on LAN are registered trademarks of IBM Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 12 Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org Contents WOE OCIIGTION sinapan Enne E 23 This guide sacsce nas sceeetecectiameensahoctivesssancieatentttaateacncestes 23 Safety ICONS occ ceecececsecccsecesseessseeseseseseeeesneeeees 24 Other iCONS used 25 Other documentation 0 cece eeeeeereen 25 Service OPTIONS vo cece cscs escsseecseeeseseeeeeeeeeenens 26 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around ccc0e 21 Making sure you have everything ceeee 2 Front with the display closed oeenn 20 DA K ret ieee ceca bi A 29 Right SIG oc nivcexe
207. te Sample cPad Properties window with new program highlighted An icon of the selected program appears in the preview window of the cPad Properties window 5 Close the cPad Properties window The icon has automatically been added to the cPad display You can now launch the program by tapping the icon with your finger 8 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time iL Changing icons If you do not like the icons associated with the programs you selected for the Application Launcher you can change them To change icons 1 Open the cPad Properties window in one of these ways With the Application Launcher open tap the cPad Properties icon in the cPad display Right click the cPad icon in your computer s system tray and select cPad Properties from the sub menu 2 Inthe preview window highlight the icon to be changed Once the icon is highlighted the Change Icon button becomes active 3 Click the Change Icon button The Dialog window appears with a selection of different icons to associate with the affected program Select a new icon Click OK The replacement icon appears in the preview window of the cPad Properties window 6 Close the window The replacement icon appears on the cPad display Getting Started 19 Using the computer for the first time iL Deleting programs from the Application Launcher With the exception of the default programs in the cPad s display
208. teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into the operating system Paint and Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic drawing program g M E ATAN A EN PE EmA E ee For Help click Help Topics on the Help Menu 550 125 Sample Paint window 1 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 6 Starting programs 3 To open the second program Click Start then click All Programs Point to Accessories then click Windows Explorer The operating system opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk Epoca Beles ay File Edit View Favorites Tools Help wi Search IIE Folders 5 x i Bry Name Size Type Date Modified my Music File Folder 7 13 2001 9 12 AM Emy Pictures File Folder 7 13 2001 9 12 4M My Music desktop ini 1KB Configuration Settings 7 13 2001 9 12 AM My Pictures 4 My Computer E amp My Network Places 7 Recycle Bin 76 bytes My Computer Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer 4 Click the Paint button on the taskbar The operating system displays the Paint program The operating system pla
209. th items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your operating system documentation Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments window This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Toshiba Utilities 20 Hotkey utility Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 Inthe Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type window 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment 3 To remove the key assignment click Clear Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hot key combination for Stand by Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate the utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility The Toshiba Hotkey utility win
210. that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction Is not observed WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could W result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTION This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed NOTE This icon indicates information that relates to the safe ym E operation of the equioment or related items Introduction P Other documentation Q1 Other icons used L LA A information y DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text TECHNICAL NOTE This icon highlights technical information about the computer HINT This icon denotes helpful hints and tips Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation 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 Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs Toshiba Accessories Information which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them The Microsoft Windows XP documentation which explains the features of the operating system 20 Introduction Service options Service opt
211. ther clicking the control buttons 1 Using the pointing device move the cursor to the Start button on the screen then click the primary button usually the left button of the adjoining control buttons to open the Start menu NOTE In this guide the term click refers to the primary button which is usually the left one Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 A5 Lesson 2 Using the pointing device and control buttons together 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu 3 With the cursor in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Arrange Icons By P Refresh New Properties Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu 5 Click Start then click My Computer The operating system opens the My Computer window My Computer BEE File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help wi Search Folders P x i EK Files Stored on This Computer a Shared Documents Hard Disk Drives lt 53408200000 C Devices with Removable Storage EE 314 Floppy 4 2 Removable Disk D EPA DYD CD RW Drive E Network Drives Other Cs 7 objects My Computer
212. thout turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it 298 serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Stand by A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again
213. ting system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is the format for Storing sound in files LS Using a microphone Attaching a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone on the right side of the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder Exploring Your Options 1 89 Exploring audio features J Sound Sound Recorder DE File Edit Effects Help Position Length 0 00 sec 0 00 sec Positioning bar T _ _ _ _ _ _ Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time When you have finished recording click the Stop button a To hear what you just recorded click the Play button To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 Inthe Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 1 O Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 3 Inthe Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Sound Playback quality and volume and t
214. tion is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk 288 bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk drives and ports It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte C cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used 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
215. to restart your computer NOTE Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends i u r y E setting up your Software first See Setting up your software on S 200 47 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 49 Connect a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 53 Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 56 Connect an external monitor or a television set see Using external display devices on page 54 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 53 Install a PC Card see Using PC Cards on page 191 Install an SD Card see Using SD cards on page 194 Getting Started 49 Setting up your computer Installing additional memory optional Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data There are two memory slots Your system may have both slots occupied You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install a memory module CAUTION To avoid damaging the computers screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition CAUTION Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD ROM drive power is on If the computer is on be
216. to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message lf Something Goes Wrong 23 D Problems when you turn on the computer 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds If you are using the AC adapter check that the wall outlet 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 239 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
217. to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user
218. to the left side slide your finger from right to left NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to slide your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you ve positioned your cursor you can select an object on the desktop either by double tapping the TouchPad or by clicking the control buttons For more information see Lesson 2 Using the pointing device and control buttons together on page 144 Primary and secondary control buttons The control buttons are below the TouchPad and are used like the buttons on a mouse The primary control button is the button on the left and corresponds to the left mouse button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The secondary control button is the button on the right and corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse button Getting Started 65 Using the computer for the first time Scroll button The scroll button located between the primary and secondary control buttons is used for rapidly viewing and moving pages on the screen Rolling the wheel up or down moves a page the same direction For systems with cPad The cPad can be used in either pointing device mode or application launch mode Pointing device mode allows you to perform several basic t
219. 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 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJILIC Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based
220. trol light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys lf Something Goes Wrong 2 4H Resolving a hardware conflict You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The display is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press the Enter key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is
221. tructions 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 lf Something Goes Wrong 2 4 Resolving a hardware conflict CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 vn AeA UO N 7 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools Double click the Computer Management icon In the left pane click Device Manager Select the specific device from the device category In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device Click yes or no whichever is appropriate 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 Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools Double click the Computer Management icon In the left pane click Dev
222. ts that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache LI cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC 290 direc
223. tton and click the Mouse icon in the TOSHIBA Console window Click the cPad icon on your system tray and select are TouchPad Properties from the menu Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware then the Mouse icon Click the Tap Zones tab Check the box next to Enable Tap Zones Click Apply then OK The tap zones are enabled Adjusting pointing device mode settings To adjust the settings for pointing device mode 1 Click the cPad icon in the system tray A pull down menu appears 68 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 2 Select TouchPad Properties The Mouse Properties window appears Mouse Properties Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware Q Touch Q Edge Motion a scrolling Tap Zones a More Features a Button Actions i T Synaptics TouchPad Properties Wersion 6 0 33 04 anl Synaptics TouchPad V5 9 on USB Fort Tap Zones M Enable Tap ones lisse E T E Maximize r Minimize r Touchpad Patent Notification Copyright 1996 2001 Synaptics Ine The Synaptics TouchPad and related software are protected by one or more of the following patents United States 5 374 ror 6 486 204 6495 077 6645 586 6645 590 Defaults ane ok k Apply Sample Mouse Properties window 3 Make the desired changes 4 Click Apply then OK Switching to application launch mode To activate application launch mode pr
224. 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 2 46 lf Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This opens the Display Properties window The Appearance tab of this window allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 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
225. u know exactly what you re looking for or want to browse for prompt when accessibility Features are turnec puff and sip devices defined what you need the Index provides you with a fast easy way to locate purchases outside United States Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic RFBD topics and resources single switch devices defined starting and stopping accessibility programs step by step guide to accessibility features Index tools to configure accessibility options web site information on accessibility Accessibility Wizard accessing administrative properties and tools accessing disks and drives accessing Files and Folders accessing MSN accessing networks overview callback mapping network drives names and passwords protocols RIP Listening Display Sample Help and Support Index Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 6 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do The left side of the screen contains the index The text box above the index where the cursor is flashing lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index 3 Type drawing in the text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed 0 Help and Support Center Q Back gt A E Index se Favorites 4 History m Support 4 Options THe O B Help and Support Center Set search options Windows XP Professional Fead to Favorites XJ Change View a Print K Locate in Contents Type in the k
226. und is considered a property of your desktop This lesson will not only teach you how to change the background but will also introduce you to properties The Windows XP operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and color Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes F DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or graphics that was created by an individual application LS This lesson introduces object properties by showing you how to change one of the properties of the desktop the screen saver This is a continuously changing pattern that appears on the screen during pauses in your work 1 Move the cursor to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click Properties Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 61 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver The operating system opens the Display Properties window Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings theme is a background plus a set of sounds icons and other elements to help you personalize your computer with one click Theme windows xP Sample Sample Display Properties window 3 Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Click the arrow
227. unications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers a
228. uter immediately Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive in use light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on diskettes is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a diskette can erase important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette CD or DVD discs email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus You ll need a special program to check for viruses Ask your dealer to help you Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high capacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting the AC adapter on page 56 Getting Started 4f Setting up your computer Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement an
229. utton Controls on page 211 Sub LCD Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 203 Toshiba Hardware for detailed information see Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 218 Toshiba Mobile Network The features in this category are Start Bluetooth for systems with this option Bluetooth settings for systems with this option IR Utility security The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password 21 0 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Creating a password recovery diskette You can create a password recovery diskette to protect you in case you forget your power on password For information on how to set a power on password see Activating the power on password on page 61 NOTE The power on password must be activated prior to step 1 To create a password recovery diskette 1 Turn off the computer 2 Insert a diskette into the external diskette drive Ensure the diskette s write protect tab on the back is set to the write enabled position Gil NOTE Writing the power on password to a diskette will delete all data on the diskette 3 Turn on the computer 4 Enter the power on password when the Sub LCD displays the password prompt 5 Press the Tab key The Sub LCD displays Insert FD Ready Y N 6 Press Y The Sub LCD alternately displays Remove FD then press key
230. ve these options gt Sd gt e gt Move windows Size windows Minimize all windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window Click the Minimize button at the top right of the Explorer window to hide the window Windows Explorer disappears from the desktop However it is still open as you can see from the taskbar HINT Minimizing program windows Is a good way to clean up the desktop without actually closing programs Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 1 D 5 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows z 3 Click the Maximize button in the top right corner of the Paint window The Paint window expands to fill the screen hiding everything except the taskbar Notice that the Maximize button has changed It is now called the Restore button HINT Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are using only that program and do not want any distractions on the screen Resizing and moving windows 1 Click the Restore button in the top right corner of the Paint win
231. vious Chapter skip to the previous chapter in the movie Next Chapter skip to the next chapter in the movie Title Menu opens the title menu of the inserted DVD Mute click to mute movie sound Click again to restore movie sound to its original level Repeat shows the current media loop settings includ ing repeat chapter repeat title loop or no repeat Zoom zooms in on the movie window for a closer look After zooming in you can pan around to see other areas of the image Bookmarks opens the Bookmark browser which enables you to bookmark scenes in a movie so that you can skip to them when selected Capture opens the Cap ture browser which enables you to capture still images of a movie Or use keyboard Shortcut PgUp PgDn T Ctlr B None K None 29 WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Or use keyboard Click this To do this shortcut Eject ejects the disk If E the disk is still playing this button stops play before the disk is ejected Maximizing the video window ml To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video window to fill the screen click the Maximize button To display the control panel again double click anywhere in the video window Using WinDVD Advanced Features Zn TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the L DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computers G hardwar
232. want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time NOTE Some audio and video formats are not supported 2 3 WinDVD Using playlists Creating a Playlist To create a new playlist 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist button See Using the WinDVD control panel on page 224 to locate the playlist button Wincinema Manager Open File Select Drive a Play DVD From Folder Open Playlist New Playlist About vin iyo Help Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select New Playlist from the menu The Playlist window opens Playlist n z My Network Places No Title Type Size Play Mode ODisc Fie Sample WinDVD Playlist window 3 Select File to enable selection of a file or Disc to create a playlist for an entire disc WinDVD 23 Using playlists 4 Locate each file you may select multiple files for your playlist using the directory browser 5 Highlight the files and click Add then OK to confirm your selection 6 After adding all the files you want to include in the new playlist click Save List The Save As dialog appears 7 Browse to the folder where you want to save your playlist name the playlist then click Save Playlist files are saved with the file extension plf The playlist can be reopened and played Playing a Playlist After creating a new playlist you can open it with WinDVD The playlist ke
233. wing contents 107 CD ROMs using 98 writing 32 CDs 35 107 inserting 103 problem solving 250 changing main battery 136 channels DMA 240 IRQ 240 Character Map 158 charging main battery 58 131 RTC real time clock battery 132 checking device properties 241 cleaning CD DVDs 108 computer 84 diskettes 96 closing programs 156 COM port 178 comfort chair 43 lighting 44 work habits 45 command Shut down 111 Turn Off 111 communications cable free 28 network connection 179 programs 109 setting up 109 system resources 239 via modem 109 compact discs inserting 103 problem solving 250 removing 107 computer cleaning 84 lock 85 moving 85 non system disk or disk error message 236 not accessing disk drives 235 placement 42 302 protection 41 running on battery power 127 setting up 46 49 turning off 169 turning on 59 using at the office 177 warning resume failure message 236 work area 41 computing tips 87 connecting AC adapter 56 external monitor 177 external speakers 190 headphones 191 modem 109 monitor 54 power cable 57 television 54 to a network 110 USB compatible keyboard 56 mouse 53 video projector 54 conserving battery power 134 control buttons 64 72 cooling vents CPU 29 copying files 177 cPad 35 Application Launcher adding programs 76 changing icons 78 deleting programs 79 Application Launcher button 68 background 74 disabling 62 display using 69 enabling 62 Help accessing 80 Sma
234. y see Changing the main battery on page 136 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case The hard disk drive cover protects the computer s hard disk drive The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 49 for detailed information The Toshiba Style bay release latch secures the optional drive or device that is installed in the Toshiba Style bay Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably describes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight 4 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are c
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236. yboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero O volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software w 293 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 paramete
237. yes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer If the computer is used for long periods its case can become very warm While the temperature may not feel too hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap for example your skin might suffer low heat injury Never apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or otherwise cause your computer to malfunction 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer gt h S hS Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even if only one is being used Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period Avoid spilling liquids into the computer s keyboard If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard turn off the comp
238. you might find it helpful to have the operating system display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears 1 16 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Double click the folder you want to open In the Tools menu select Folder Options The Folders Options box appears 4 In the Tasks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then click OK Helpful information on how to use the folders appears on one side of the window Shared Documents See File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Bak B LP Search Folders C Address C D Documents and Settings All Users Documents Shared Documents a Cay Shared Music a Shared Pictures o What s a shared folder File and Folder Tasks a G Make a new folder d Publish this Folder to the Web ka Share this Folder Other Places ig My Computer My Documents My Network Places Details Shared Documents File Folder Date Modified Friday July 06 2001 12 19PM Sample folder with how to information To remove the informational boxes 1 Inthe Tools menu select Folders Options The Folders Options box appears 2 Inthe Tasks section click the button for Use Windows classic folders 3 Click Apply then OK Exploring Your Options 1 TI Using your computer at the office Using your computer at the office
239. you can delete programs loaded into the Application Launcher To delete a program from the Launcher 1 Open the cPad Properties window in one of these ways With the Application Launcher open tap the cPad Properties icon in the cPad display Right click the cPad icon in your computer s system tray and select cPad Properties from the sub menu The cPad Properties window appears on your computer s main screen Click the Application Launcher tab Select the icon representing the program to be deleted Selecting the icon activates the Delete button Click the Delete button A confirmation window appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the program Click Yes The icon is no longer in the preview window of the cPad Properties window Close the cPad Properties window The deleted icon disappears from the cPad display 80 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Accessing cPad Help To access cPad Help 1 Click the Help icon on the cPad display The Help window appears E Help Topics Synaptics cPad Applications Help Hide Print Options Contents Search Overview Applications The Synaptics cPad uses the same great capacitive sensing technology that has made TouchPads such a popular input device for notebook computers The difference is that the cPad is made of clear material layed on top of a small LCD display This enables the creation of soft controls that perform di
240. ys 275 indicator panel 36 lights 36 numeric keypad overlay 90 overlay keys 90 unexpected characters 244 Windows special keys 90 L LAN Local Area Network adapter 110 lights AC power 37 56 60 battery 37 60 133 cursor control mode 37 disk disc activity 38 diskette activity 95 diskette drive 38 DVD ROM CD RW drive 38 hard disk drive 38 60 keyboard 36 numeric mode 37 on off 37 system 35 lock slot 31 main battery changing 136 recharging 131 removing 136 memory adding 49 problem solving 242 removing 52 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory cards SD 33 194 memory module inserting 51 306 microphone jack 30 Microsoft Internet Explorer 109 Microsoft Support Online Web site 238 Microsoft Windows XP 23 140 minimizing 154 modem determining COM port 178 port 29 110 problem solving 261 resetting port to default settings 178 upgrading 178 modem using 109 modem LAN cover 40 modes Hibernation 112 Stand by 113 video 277 monitor connecting 54 177 not working 245 moving the computer 85 My Computer 144 145 network accessing 179 connecting to 110 New Connection Wizard 179 Network Setup Wizard 110 New Folder icon 150 new text document 148 next track button 35 39 100 Notepad 149 numeric mode light 37 0 object properties 160 on off light 37 online tours 168 operating system 23 pP Paint program 151 password power on 61 PC Card checklist 258 CIS Card Information Structure
241. ystems with cPad nccc 65 Setting up a printer cee 80 Setting up the fax FUNCTION eee eee eee 83 Powering off the computer eerren 64 Caring for your COMPUTET cece cece eee sree 84 Cleaning the computer ncns 84 Contents d D Moving the COMpUter ens 89 Using a computer l0CK esns 85 Chapter 3 Learning the BasSICS cccccseeeeeeeee 87 COMPUTING TIPS aoeeeeeeeeereerrerrnnns 8 Using the keyboard cscs 88 Character Keys ccein 88 Ctrl Fn and Alt Keys ccna 89 Function CY See cet sccieacs te cetacean sacsatiarednacenntanatecedaects 89 Windows special Keys cccccescceseeeeeeeeees 89 Overlay OWS casas cates enetscoteeeaesnecseneeneeesaae 90 Emulating a full size keyboard ene 92 TOSHIBA Console button o oo cc eeeeeeees 92 Starting A program 93 Saving YOU WOFK eeeeeeeeesrerieerrerreerreerree 93 Printing Your WOFK eeceeeserereerrrireerrrrrrrerrnns 94 Using diskettes eenn 95 Inserting and removing diskettes 00 96 Caring for diskettes ccc eee eseeseeeeseeeeeees 96 Backing UP your files oe cece eeeeeseessseeeeeeeesseeees 97 Copying to a diskette oo cee eee neers 97 Playing a CD or DVD wooo cece eesereeeeeneenens 98 Drive components and control buttons 98 CD DVD control buttons oe 100 CD DVD control and Digital audio control 102 Inserting a CISC ccecce 103 Playing an audio OD sccsccscsccccice 105 Playing a DVD ccecce 106 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD

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