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Lesson 13: Using System Restore ....................... 123
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 124

Windows

XP Help and Support Center ........ 124

Using the online tours and tutorials ............... 126

Lesson 15: Turning off your computer................. 127

Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options .......................... 129

Windows

XP special features ............................. 129

Personalizing your desktop.................................. 130

Customizing the taskbar ................................ 130
Bringing the world to your desktop................ 131
Changing desktop and browsing style ........... 132
Personalizing individual windows .................. 133
Customizing window toolbars........................ 134
Displaying information about each folder ...... 135

Using your computer at the office........................ 136

Setting up for communications...................... 137
Connecting the modem to a telephone line .... 138
Setting up a dial-up connection ..................... 138

Exchanging data with another computer.............. 139

Transferring files using a parallel port

connection ............................................... 139

Getting help transferring files......................... 140

Connecting to the Internet ................................... 140
An overview of using the Internet ........................ 141

The Internet ................................................... 141
The World Wide Web ..................................... 142
Internet Service Providers.............................. 142
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 142
Surfing the Internet........................................ 143
Internet features............................................. 143
Uploading and downloading files

on the Internet ......................................... 144

Toshiba’s online resources ................................... 144

Summary of Contents for 1000 Series

Page 1: ...ssistance VirtualTechTM e support tool Double click the desktop icon or visit the Web site http virtualtech answerteam com InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 8 on page 179 in this guide ...

Page 2: ...dic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING...

Page 3: ...he 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 computer Operation with...

Page 4: ...er 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...

Page 5: ...otection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone ...

Page 6: ...alence 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...

Page 7: ...isk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be ...

Page 8: ...CC 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 insta...

Page 9: ...ead this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark ...

Page 10: ...he owner s 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 2001 by Toshiba Ame...

Page 11: ...ORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks SelectServ FreedomWare SmartMedia and VirtualTech are trademarks and InTouch is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Windows DirectX Act...

Page 12: ...mation 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 ...

Page 13: ...our Way Around 25 Making sure you have everything 25 Front with the display closed 26 Back 27 Right side 28 Left side 29 Front with the display open 30 Indicator panel 31 System indicator panel 32 Underside 33 Chapter 2 Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work 35 Creating a computer friendly environment 35 Keeping yourself comfortable 36 ...

Page 14: ...the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Using the TouchPad 50 Setting up your software 51 Setting up a printer 52 Turning off the computer 56 Caring for your computer 56 Cleaning the computer 57 Moving the computer 57 Using a computer lock 57 Chapter 3 Learning the Basics 59 Computing tips 59 Using the keyboard 60 Character keys 61 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 61 Function keys 61 Windows special keys...

Page 15: ...phone line 75 Connecting your computer to a network 75 Powering down the computer 76 Turn Off or Shut down command 76 Hibernation command 77 Stand by command 78 Using Turn Off or Shut down 79 Turning off more quickly 79 Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down 80 Using Hibernation 81 Starting again from Hibernation mode 82 Using Stand by 83 Starting again from Stand by 84 Chapter 4 Mobile Comput...

Page 16: ... around the desktop 98 Windows XP file system 100 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 101 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 104 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 105 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 107 Lesson 6 Starting programs 108 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 110 Using the taskbar 111 Minimizing and maximizing windows 112 Resizing and moving windows 11...

Page 17: ...omizing window toolbars 134 Displaying information about each folder 135 Using your computer at the office 136 Setting up for communications 137 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 138 Setting up a dial up connection 138 Exchanging data with another computer 139 Transferring files using a parallel port connection 139 Getting help transferring files 140 Connecting to the Internet 140 An overvi...

Page 18: ... PC Card supporting software 152 Inserting PC Cards 152 Removing PC Cards 153 Hot swapping 153 Chapter 7 WinDVD 2000 155 Playing DVDs 155 Using the WinDVD toolbar 157 Using the WinDVD status bar 157 Using the WinDVD control panel 158 Using the control panel playback buttons 159 Maximizing the video window 162 Using playlists 162 Creating playlists 163 Loading and playing playlists 164 Resuming nor...

Page 19: ...ix problems 183 Internet problems 183 The Windows XP operating system can help you 184 Resolving a hardware conflict 185 A plan of action 185 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Memory card problems 189 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 191 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 CD ROM or DVD ROM drive problems 195 Sound system pr...

Page 20: ...er Toshiba Internet Web sites 213 Appendix A Hot Keys 217 Instant password security 217 Sound 218 Display modes 218 Keyboard hot keys 218 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 219 USA and Canada 219 United Kingdom 219 Australia 220 Europe 220 Glossary 221 Index 237 ...

Page 21: ... both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your 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 I...

Page 22: ...ing to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTION This icon indicates the e...

Page 23: ...in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic user s guide Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs Toshiba Accessories Information lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them Access the Toshiba Accessories Web site at toshibaaccessories c...

Page 24: ...rvice options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 179 ...

Page 25: ...e 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 211 ...

Page 26: ... RW DVD ROM or multifunction DVD ROM CD RW drive It also supports a diskette drive or an additional hard disk drive The bay only supports one device at a time It is designated by default as drive D CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the CD ROM DVD ROM manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip The bat...

Page 27: ...l expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device including ECP compatible devices The modem port lets you use a sta...

Page 28: ...se PC Cards from the corresponding slots The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card See Using PC Cards on page 152 for more information The USB Universal Serial Bus port allows you to connect USB peripherals such as a mouse printer or external keyboard to your computer The cooling vent prevents the computer s central processing unit CPU from ...

Page 29: ...nal monaural microphone or other audio input device The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers The internal speaker allows you to hear sounds from your system including audio CDs and DVD ROMs Speaker Headphone jack Microphone jack Line in jack ...

Page 30: ...old the power button down for four seconds it will reset the computer The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 60 The system indicator panel is a series of lights that glow when certain functions are being performed by the system Power button Screen indicator panel Indicator panel System Keyboard TouchPad Primary...

Page 31: ...ondary buttons next to the TouchPad act like the buttons on a mouse with primary and secondary functions Indicator panel NOTE For environments that do not permit wireless use or instruct you to turn off all radio devices for example aboard commercial aircraft you should turn the Wi Fi switch off The caps lock light glows when you press the Caps Lock key When this light is on pressing a letter key ...

Page 32: ...lay on page 63 System indicator panel The power on light glows green when the computer is on The light glows amber when the computer is in Standby mode The main battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It glows green when the battery is fully charged It glows amber while the battery is being charged It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is...

Page 33: ...ROM CD RW multifunction drive You can also add a diskette drive or an additional hard drive The Modular Bay release latch allows you to remove modules The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 41 for detailed information The hard disk drive is the computer s permanent data storage dev...

Page 34: ... 2 3 The battery pack contains the battery For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 94 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case ...

Page 35: ... designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface which is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating conditio...

Page 36: ...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 consul...

Page 37: ...ss chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floo...

Page 38: ...ion 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 r...

Page 39: ... 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...

Page 40: ...away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain...

Page 41: ...ugh memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in 64 MB 128 MB and 256 MB modules You can install a maximum of two modules in your computer s expansion memory slots located on the bottom of your computer You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install...

Page 42: ...screw the two screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover 5 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be caref...

Page 43: ...ule CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 9 Replace the expansion memory slot cover 10 Replace the screws and tighten them 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 12 Turn on the computer To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory click Start Control Pane...

Page 44: ... push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to pull it out of the slot 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 12 in Installing additional memory optional on page 41 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device To connect a USB mou...

Page 45: ... an IEEE 1284 cable To connect a parallel printer CAUTION Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is on may damage the printer the computer or both 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer s parallel port Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the USB connector in...

Page 46: ...NGER 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 To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect t...

Page 47: ...odular Bay To install a device such as a diskette drive or other module follow these steps 1 Tilt the computer until the front is facing upward 2 Insert the Modular Bay device and push it firmly until it is properly seated 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...

Page 48: ... plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Press the display latch and lift the display panel Opening the display panel CAUTION To ...

Page 49: ...til the operating system has loaded completely The AC power light glows when the computer is connected to an external power source 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 89 T...

Page 50: ...from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you ve positioned your cursor you can either click it into place by double tapping the TouchPad or clicking ...

Page 51: ...ne of the time zones listed by clicking the up and down arrow keys to highlight the appropriate time zone then click Next to change the setting Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and complete information about the operating system You may be offered the opportunity to register your computer with Toshiba If not make sure you register later by double clicking the Registrati...

Page 52: ...existing Internet account Completing installation Upon completion you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically Plug and Play If this is not the case then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You ...

Page 53: ...arted Using the computer for the first time 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 2 Select Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts ...

Page 54: ...e operating system recognizes it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual 5 If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer If you select Local printer check Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to anoth...

Page 55: ... to enter a printer name 9 Enter a name for your printer HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference 10 To set up the printer to be the default printer for the operating system click Yes 11 Click Next The operating system prompts you to print a test page 12 If your printer is connected and turned on click Next To complete the...

Page 56: ... when you turn on the computer again you automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period you can use the Turn Off command Windows XP Home operating system and Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down command Windows XP Professional operating system when connected to a domain server instead Never turn of...

Page 57: ...uter Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the disk activity lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case fo...

Page 58: ... or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer ...

Page 59: ...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 Power management on page 87 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at...

Page 60: ...k Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Consult your Windows XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities Always use the proper procedure to turn off the computer See Powering down the computer on page 76 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shut down...

Page 61: ...e not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard ...

Page 62: ...the Start menu The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button or secondary mouse button Overlay keys 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 Windows logo key...

Page 63: ...ou use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when th...

Page 64: ...ows Explorer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 108 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette NOTE Always save your data even when you are using the Stand by comm...

Page 65: ...n how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 100 Printing your work Verify that the Windows XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 52 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the ad...

Page 66: ...dular Bay light glows when the diskette drive is in use Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot on the left side of the computer When the diskette is in place the eject button pops out To release a diskette from the drive push the eject button CAUTION Never press the eject but...

Page 67: ...s 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 1 Insert a dis...

Page 68: ...e files including music to a CD ReWritable CD RW disc A DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive can do all of these things Compact discs CDs store up to 700 MB of data or music You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not a...

Page 69: ... damage the disc or the drive The eject button requires power to operate The manual eject button does not require power CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM drive is on press the stop eject control button on the...

Page 70: ...If the computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM drive The disc tray partially opens CAUTION To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray 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...

Page 71: ...malfunction 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place 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 Disc Spindle Correct position In...

Page 72: ...yer you can3 open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar Sample Windows MediaTM Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter devoted to using WinDVD For information ...

Page 73: ...W or DVD ROM CD RW drive in use indicator light when you use the DVD ROM CD ROM or CD RW drive Do not press the eject button disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could damage the CD DVD or drive 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray a...

Page 74: ...f the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct sunligh...

Page 75: ...e with a built in modem To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ11 telephone line 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port To locate the modem port see Back on page 27 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 compute...

Page 76: ...ts advantages TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the drive in use lights are off If you decide to continue working wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down command shuts the computer down completely Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP H...

Page 77: ...ined indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors when choosing Hibernation mode While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data i...

Page 78: ...e battery power The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by mode If the battery discharges your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Stand by mode Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off Shut down or Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open pr...

Page 79: ...f The computer shuts down completely For the Windows XP Professional operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Turning off more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button or closing...

Page 80: ...ou want When I close the lid of my portable computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you press the power button 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the compute...

Page 81: ...ppears 2 Hold down the shift key The Stand by option changes to the Hibernation option Sample Turn off computerdialog box 3 Click Hibernate The computer saves the mode of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely For the Windows XP Professional operating system when connected to a domain server follow these steps to power down the computer us...

Page 82: ...layed double click the Toshiba Power Management icon 4 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate for the computer to go into Hibernate mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK the...

Page 83: ...g box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks green to indicate the machine is in 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 first For the Windows XP Professional operating system wh...

Page 84: ... 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 first Starting again from Stand by To start the computer from Stand by mode press the power button The computer returns to the screen you were ...

Page 85: ...cy Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable nickel metal hydride NiMH high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an...

Page 86: ...ausing the release of toxic fumes Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery will cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to the battery or the computer Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to explode releasing toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves w...

Page 87: ... off or in Hibernation mode when you are replacing a battery Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight NOTE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environ...

Page 88: ...NICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power 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 Leave the power connected and the batte...

Page 89: ...attery plug in the computer and leave it turned off for at least 24 hours NOTE When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the battery s current charge It Glows green when the battery is fully charged Glows amber while the battery is being charged Does not glow ...

Page 90: ...rains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a nu...

Page 91: ... do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the d...

Page 92: ...d Maintenance window is displayed double click the Toshiba Power Management icon 4 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired Maximizing Your Computer s Battery Life In order to maximize your notebook s battery life a reminder dialog box will appear after 50 charge cycles recommending that you recondition the battery Sample Recondition Battery reminder dialog box The following options are av...

Page 93: ...on Battery dialog box will not appear again If you have selected Yes to recondition the battery follow the on screen procedure which is detailed below 1 Shut down the notebook then press the power button to turn on the notebook 2 Once the Toshiba logo screen appears press the F2 key to enter the BIOS setup screen 3 Unplug the AC adaptor from the notebook and let the computer run until the battery ...

Page 94: ...l not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 81 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you 5 Push...

Page 95: ...Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba The materials that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries If not check with your local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to ...

Page 96: ... 8 375 ver 2 3 Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information 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 ...

Page 97: ...confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore your computer s operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your comp...

Page 98: ...les in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system However the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button shortcut tray taskbar system tray and background pattern Sample Desktop Icons Start b...

Page 99: ...er You may retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help Toshiba VirtualTech A Toshiba utility to help answer technical questions and troubleshoot system problems For more information about VirtualTech see Using VirtualTech on page 210 Freed...

Page 100: ...r for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button on the taskbar System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments an...

Page 101: ...ore than one disk drive Computers can be connected together to form a network so that programs documents and other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers You can use the My Computer feature on the Start menu to access any file in the Windows file system For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control butto...

Page 102: ...ion that button For example click the secondary button 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu 3 With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button the right hand button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close ...

Page 103: ...Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the TouchPad to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop NOTE If the taskbar is locked you need to unlock it To unlock the taskbar place...

Page 104: ...ck the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web...

Page 105: ...oint to Toolbars then click Address Bar if it is not checked The operating system displays the address bar It indicates that you are in My Computer Sample My Computer window Lesson 4 Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system ...

Page 106: ...t 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 My New File Notepad the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but if you point to the name the complete name is visible By di...

Page 107: ...ers In this lesson you will create a folder in which to store your new document 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Folder The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted 3 Type a name for the folder such as My Folder the...

Page 108: ... 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 teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into the Windows XP operating system Paint and Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then point to All Programs The operating...

Page 109: ... window 3 To open the second program click Start then click All Programs 4 Point to Accessories then click Windows Explorer The operating system opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk ...

Page 110: ...window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by alternately clicking each button 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 reposition...

Page 111: ... Windows Explorer open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar using the TouchPad and clicking the secondary button The Windows XP operating system provides these options Move windows Size windows Minimize all windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending o...

Page 112: ...ll 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 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 progr...

Page 113: ...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...

Page 114: ...tcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two Windows 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 pro...

Page 115: ...x 8 375 ver 2 3 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 ...

Page 116: ...5 ver 2 3 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then point to Search Sample Search options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and Folders The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box ...

Page 117: ...searches on the Internet 3 Type char in the All or part of the file name text box and then click Search The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 4 Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag it to the desktop A shortcut menu appears 5 Click Create Shortcut here A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop ...

Page 118: ...ut will also introduce you to properties The operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and color Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or graphics that was created by an individual a...

Page 119: ...n saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try a screen 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 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply 8 After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK The operating system returns you to th...

Page 120: ...o change the date and time settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The operating system displays the Control Panel 2 Click the Date Time Language and Regional Options icon The operating system displays the Date and Time Properties dialog box Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box HINT To open the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly either click the time display on the task...

Page 121: ...rything 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 is not rea...

Page 122: ...his 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 w...

Page 123: ...n Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the stat...

Page 124: ...o use some of the Help and Support features in Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support Center The Windows XP operating system has a Help and Support 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 Click Start then click Help and Support Center The operating system opens t...

Page 125: ...ndex 3 Type pictures in the Type in the keyword to find text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed When you type the letter p the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them Creating pictures using Paint looks promising 4 Double click Creating pictures using Paint Help opens a topic sc...

Page 126: ...ter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the online tours and tutorials Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience the Windows XP Tours and Tutorials collection is a good place to start If you are not familiar with the Windows XP operating system start with Windows XP Preview Learning about th...

Page 127: ... pane click Take the Windows XP tour Lesson 15 Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the Windows XP operating system shut down your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer This lesson teaches you how to shut down the operating system and turn off your computer For ...

Page 128: ...he computer shuts down For the Windows XP Professional operating system 1 Click Start then select Shut Down The Shut Down dialog box appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down There are other ways to shut down your computer For more information see Powering down the computer on page 76 ...

Page 129: ... enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect n...

Page 130: ...at you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include Quick Launch icons and also your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Unif...

Page 131: ...k the secondary button 2 Click Properties The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Desktop tab 4 Click the Customize Desktop button 5 Click the Web tab 6 Follow the instructions to set up your desktop Adding components to the Web contentinterface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click on Properties The Display Properties window appear 3 Click the D...

Page 132: ...rating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can make it so 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 Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The option...

Page 133: ...g box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in th...

Page 134: ...y one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Sample toolbar locations Address bar Standard buttons ...

Page 135: ...m display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can br...

Page 136: ...w as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Using your computer at the office 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 connect...

Page 137: ...computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 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 op...

Page 138: ... properties box then the Phone and Modem options box 11 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 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 Setting up a dial up connectio...

Page 139: ...u need a wireless or physical connection and a synchronization program You can use the Windows XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization program that transfers data using a cable connected to the computers parallel ports Transferring files using a parallel port connection To transfer files using the computers parallel ports you need a LapLink compatible parallel cable Getting started 1 Connect...

Page 140: ...ogram An Internet Service Provider ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet Connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable or a satellite link TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call ...

Page 141: ...phone line on page 75 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 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Getting started Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet For more information about the Internet se...

Page 142: ...ion Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscri...

Page 143: ...tomatically 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 ...

Page 144: ... uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the HTTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data You can also use the File Transfer Protocol FTP supported...

Page 145: ... ROM tray 2 Place the DVD in the DVD ROM drive 3 Launch WinDVDTM 2000 and press the Play button Sample WinDVD control panel with playback controls called out For more information about using WinDVD 2000 see WinDVD 2000 on page 155 Variable rewind and fast forward Playlist Bookmark Help Repeat Play Stop Pause Step Previous chapter Fast backward Fast forward Eject Properties Expanded view Minimize F...

Page 146: ...he DVD ROM drive 3 Launch WinDVD 2000 and press the Play button Sample WinDVD control panel with playback controls called out HINT There are no menus for Video CD 1 0 titles For more information about using WinDVD 2000 see WinDVD 2000 on page 155 Variable rewind and fast forward Playlist Bookmark Help Repeat Play Stop Pause Step Previous chapter Fast backward Fast forward Eject Properties Expanded...

Page 147: ...n external device In this instance there is an alternative way in which you can manually set the display for external viewing 1 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears Sample Display Properties dialog box 2 Click the Setting tab 3 Click the Advanced button 4 Select Twin view tab 5 Click the Clone radio button 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK ...

Page 148: ...s headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a format for storing sound in files TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play the...

Page 149: ...only record 60 seconds at a time 4 When you have finished recording click the Stop button 5 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 6 To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording settings The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click S...

Page 150: ...e amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer For more information see Left side on page 29 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone ja...

Page 151: ...ports For more information about connecting a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 44 Changing the display properties setting 1 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears Sample Display Properties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 640 x 480 4 Click Apply then OK ...

Page 152: ...ut are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer and that makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes w...

Page 153: ... eject buttons one per slot CAUTION To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer don t force the card into the PC Card slot Removing PC Cards 1 Click the PC Card icon in the system tray 2 Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card 3 To remove the PC Card press the slot s eject button once 4 Remove the PC Card ...

Page 154: ...ver remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Before removing a PC Card shut it down by clicking the PC Card PCMCIA icon on the system tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it See Removing PC Cards on page 153 ...

Page 155: ...always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power For systems with a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive you can use InterVideo WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology If your computer has a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive your computer comes with W...

Page 156: ...the Modular Bay Insert a DVD into the drive following the instructions in Inserting a disc on page 70 The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD If the autoplay feature is enabled the DVD automatically begins to play see Setting general properties on page 165 for information on enabling autoplay To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point ...

Page 157: ... more information Using the WinDVD status bar The time slider enables you to rapidly move forward or backward in the DVD content Move the time slider to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward The current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar The playback speed slider enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider to the left to s...

Page 158: ... by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays see Creating playlists on page 163 Once a DVD is ...

Page 159: ...ation 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 Sample WinDVD control panel Variable rewind and fast forward Playlist Bookmark Help Repeat Play Stop Pause Step Previous chapter Fast backward Fa...

Page 160: ...ber on the control panel counter The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat but ton again and the repeat symbol no longer displays on the control panel None Eject open the DVD ROM drive disc tray E Pause temporarily stop playing a DVD Spacebar Play start playing a DVD Spacebar Step move forward through the DVD one frame at a time Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward on...

Page 161: ...ve to the next chapter and resume playing the DVD PgDn Fast forward move quickly forward through the DVD content When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD F Time move to a specific time slot then click the play button to play the DVD from the selected location None Audio volume controls click the plus button to increase volume Click the minus button to dec...

Page 162: ...what features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music fi...

Page 163: ... located In the upper right window select the file you want to play first and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist DVD files have an mpg vob or ac3 file name extension After selecting a file the file name appears in the Selected files list You can also double click a file name to add it to the playlist 4 Add as many files as you wish to the playlist You must add the files in the order in...

Page 164: ...ved playlist After loading the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears 3 Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box then click OK to close the Playlist window The DVD begins to play the loaded playlist Resuming normal playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist click the eject button to open the disc tray then close it again The DVD resumes ...

Page 165: ...u use the General tab to select the region code the drive letter assigned to the DVD ROM drive the autoplay default option and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content It divides the world into six regions The intent is to enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region The current region code of the WinDVD player insta...

Page 166: ...current region before the setting becomes permanent 2 In the Player settings Default DVD drive box select your DVD ROM drive letter 3 Select the Player settings Auto play check box to enable the auto play feature Clear the check box to disable this feature When enabled the auto play feature automatically launches a DVD ROM when it is inserted in the DVD ROM drive 4 In the View box select the items...

Page 167: ...the Audio tab The Audio tab moves to the front The Current audio track box displays the current audio format and attributes Sample Properties dialog box with Audio tab on top 2 In the Audio channels box select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows If you have two speakers select one of the 2 speaker modes Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel Stereo mixes the audio c...

Page 168: ...al outputs vocals to left speakers only Right vocal outputs vocals to right speakers only Both outputs vocals to both left and right speakers 4 In the Dolby Pro Logic box select the Always enable check box to enable Dolby Pro Logic Clear the check box to disable it 5 To test Dolby Pro Logic click the Test button ...

Page 169: ... the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized Otherwise clear the check box 3 Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden Otherwise clear the check box 4 Select the OSD On Screen Display check box to enable OSD Otherwise clear the check...

Page 170: ...l You can customize the appearance of your WinDVDTM 2000 player s control panel To configure the control panel s appearance 1 Position the pointer over the control panel then click the secondary button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options WinDVD 2000 control panel options ...

Page 171: ...D 2000 control panel appearance You can also select About to display copyright and version information Using WinDVD Advanced Features TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot se...

Page 172: ...expanded control panel Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Playback speed control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider to the left to slow the play back speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster Placing the slider in the cen ter plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automati cally muted at any other playback speed None Brightness move the ...

Page 173: ...Right Down Left Enter Numeric keypad use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number After you have entered a chapter number click the check mark button on the right of the middle row on the numeric keypad to begin play ing that chapter You can clear an entry by clicking the clear X button on the lower left corner of the numeric keypad 0 9 Use this To do this Or use keyboard s...

Page 174: ... panel directional but tons to select a menu Click Resume to resume DVD play back None Chapter button displays a list of all the chapters in the current DVD Select the chapter you want to play or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter num ber C Title button Dis plays a list of all the titles on the current DVD Click the title you want to play then click Enter T Use this To do this Or use keyb...

Page 175: ...hanges A Subtitles displays a list of all the avail able language subti tles This button is enabled only for DVD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes Select the desired lan guage or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD s default language S Camera angles display a list of all the available camera angles Due to differ ences in the DVD mastering ...

Page 176: ...y button and drag the cursor to the bottom right corner of the area you want to view in close up A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view Bookmark save an unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the book mark shortcut me...

Page 177: ...ted in the lower right corner of the directional button panel 2 With the pointer over the center of the window drag the zoomed window up down left or right The close up view changes to reflect the new zoom window location Zooming out To return the video to normal size click the zoom button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit Adjusting the color balance You can adjus...

Page 178: ...yellow and decrease the blue color values Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase the red and decrease the green color values Move the slider to the left to increase the green and decrease the red color values Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Some DVDs contain links to Web sites To enable these links click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet browser Getti...

Page 179: ...oblems you are most likely to encounter For further assistance and solutions use Toshiba s support tool VirtualTechTM to help diagnose and solve possible problems If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the pro...

Page 180: ...ith step 3 3 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 4 Select Shut Down for Windows XP Professional operating system when connected to a domain server or Turn Off for Windows XP Home version operating system or the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server from the menu then click Turn Off The computer shuts down Your...

Page 181: ...omputer 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 Standby mode and have a software...

Page 182: ... any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Window...

Page 183: ... your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory services restore mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normally Reboot For detailed...

Page 184: ...s 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 the...

Page 185: ...ns what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device t...

Page 186: ...ts is easy Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS basic input output system and the operating system to automatically assign resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same system resources Simply plug in the device and turn on your computer The operating sy...

Page 187: ...rovides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click Start click the My Computer icon with the second...

Page 188: ...Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button 5 To view the device s installed double click the device type 6 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The ...

Page 189: ...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 R...

Page 190: ... the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears no...

Page 191: ... are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer Display pr...

Page 192: ...the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the color...

Page 193: ... 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 Sometim...

Page 194: ...ry slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be abl...

Page 195: ...uter from the hard disk make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive 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...

Page 196: ...ht side of the computer Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs 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...

Page 197: ...the correct device area click OK 6 The system must be restarted for this setting to take effect The Root or Title menu does not open Most DVD titles have one or both of the Root and Title menus If one menu button appears to do nothing try the other menu button WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resources Changes to th...

Page 198: ...DMA is turned on See Playback performance is poor on page 197 3 If you have installed new hardware such as a new graphics card or audio card ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 5 2b or higher and WinDVD Contact the manufacturer of the component 4 Verifying that your display driver resolution color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback Some systems do not support ...

Page 199: ...rate support DirectX Foundation 6 0 or higher Source Microsoft DirectShow 6 0 Source Microsoft DVD ROM drive with DMA enabled only available with Microsoft OSR 2 1 or above with PIXX 4 0 and USB support added WinDVD software WinDVD Error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error message and additional information Resolution T...

Page 200: ...he 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 Check installation of the sound card drivers WinDVD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit There are not enough sys tem resources to play the DVD at the selected se...

Page 201: ...nclassified Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support This is usually a rare title specific problem There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD ROM drive Playback cannot 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 Try to play another disc Contact your suppl...

Page 202: ...of WinDVD Use DVD content from the appropriate region If appli cable on your system refer to the Help file for how to change the Region Code Permission to play is denied Please check the Parental Control setting The Parental Control set ting of WinDVD is lower than the Parental Control level of the content being played Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized Change the Parental Con trol level i...

Page 203: ...d 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 This file appears to contain unsupported data Please refer to the Sup ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be found This may be caused by one ...

Page 204: ...sert 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 infor...

Page 205: ... available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Click t...

Page 206: ...ow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Click the PC Card icon in the system tray 2 Click Stop 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 or PCMCIA socket controller 1 Make sure the computer is not in Standby mode For more informatio...

Page 207: ...printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the USB printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 52 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable St...

Page 208: ...mputer 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 137 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per seco...

Page 209: ...d software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your...

Page 210: ...ualTech has to offer A library of solutions to common computer problems These are arranged in easy to navigate topics like software hardware and the Internet A set of powerful support tools that can Retrieve hardware and software details whenever you need system configuration information Provide a real time view of your machine s condition and running applications Check and inform you of any updat...

Page 211: ...tation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States ca...

Page 212: ...copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 77...

Page 213: ...shiba com cgi bin tais support supp_home_latin jsp Mexico and all of Latin America Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Austria Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux Belgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3...

Page 214: ...gary Ireland Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s r l Viale Certosa 138 20156 Milano Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Luxembourg Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Net...

Page 215: ...952 Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea Poland TECHMEX S A ul Partyzantów 71 43 316 Bielsko Biala 01 059 Warszawa Poland Portugal Quinta Grande Assisténcia Técnica Informática Lda Av Moinhos no 15A Ur Quinta Grande 2720 Alfragide Portugal Singapore Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Rd 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 Slovakia HTC a s Dobrovicova 8 81109 Bratislava Slovakia Slovenia Inea ...

Page 216: ...AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany ...

Page 217: ... security Fn This hot key blanks the display To resume working if you have registered a user password press Enter type your password and press Enter If there is no registered password press Enter Do not confuse the instant password security feature with The Windows screen saver feature that merely blanks the display after a specified amount of time and needs no password to resume operation or The ...

Page 218: ...ay panel and TV or other external video device simultaneously and TV or other external video device only TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the built in display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Simultaneous mode works only with external monitors that support 640 X 480 resolution and higher Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key tu...

Page 219: ...ctors 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 UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved ...

Page 220: ...220 Power Cable Connectors 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 221: ...may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current ...

Page 222: ... table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musi...

Page 223: ... 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 inf...

Page 224: ...needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not id...

Page 225: ... 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 lett...

Page 226: ...e computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternativ...

Page 227: ... 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 S...

Page 228: ...also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension...

Page 229: ...called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs 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 0 vol...

Page 230: ...emove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change I 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...

Page 231: ... 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 uni...

Page 232: ...ities 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...

Page 233: ...e 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...

Page 234: ... dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non vola...

Page 235: ...ain 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 displ...

Page 236: ...s Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 2 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 237: ...ght 32 49 89 monitoring power 89 NiMH nickel metal hydride 85 not charging 190 removing 94 RTC real time clock 86 89 safety precautions 86 battery cover 34 latch 34 buttons CD Player 72 DVD ROM drive eject 69 PC Card eject 28 power 30 Start 99 C calculator 114 caps lock light 31 Card and Socket Services 152 CD and DVDs caring for 74 inserting 70 removing 73 viewing contents 73 CD Player control pa...

Page 238: ...57 moving 57 non system disk or disk error message 182 placement 36 protection 35 running on battery power 85 setting up 40 41 51 transferring information 139 turning off 79 81 83 127 turning on 49 using at the office 136 150 warning resume failure message 182 work area 35 computing tips 59 connecting AC adapter 46 external monitor 136 150 external speakers 150 modem 75 mouse 44 power cable 47 to ...

Page 239: ...flickers 192 externalmonitornotworking 193 latch 48 properties 119 screen is blank 191 display modes changing 218 display panel opening 48 Display settings hot key 147 displaying folder information 135 disposing of used batteries 95 DMA Direct Memory Access 186 check settings 197 double click 50 downloading 144 DVD player playing DVDs 155 DVD ROM drive can t access disc 195 drive tray won t open 1...

Page 240: ...p 124 184 Hibernation 77 restarting 82 using 81 Hibernation mode 56 hiding windows 110 hot key display settings 147 hot keys display modes 218 instant password 217 keyboard functions 218 sound 218 hot swapping 152 precautions 154 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 142 I icon 99 Date and Time 120 desktop 99 moving to desktop 99 naming 107 safety 22 indicator panel keyboard 31 system 31 32 inserting C...

Page 241: ...fe 87 removing 94 memory adding 41 problem solving 189 removing 44 removing expansion slot cover 42 memory module inserting 43 removing 44 microphone jack 29 Microsoft Internet Explorer 75 Microsoft Support Online Web site 184 Microsoft Windows XP 97 minimizing 112 modem determining COM port 137 port 27 75 problem solving 208 resetting port to default settings 137 upgrading 137 modem using 75 moni...

Page 242: ...own options Turn Off 79 81 83 Power Management powering down 76 power off guidelines 56 power usage mode 91 precautions 39 primary button 50 printer Add Printer Wizard 52 problem solving 207 208 printing a file 65 problem solving AC power 189 battery charge doesn t last 190 battery not charging 190 can t access CD DVD 195 can t insert diskette in drive 195 can t read a diskette 195 changing displa...

Page 243: ...klist 205 error occurs 207 hot swapping fails 206 not recognized 206 slots appear dead 205 Plug and Play 186 power and batteries 189 printer 207 208 program not responding 179 program not working properly 194 screen doesnot look right flickers 192 system resources 186 Touchpad not responding 181 trouble prevention 209 URL address not found 184 using Startup options 183 VirtualTech 210 warning resu...

Page 244: ...14 menu 102 software setting up 51 sound wav files 148 problem solving 203 speakers external 150 Stand by 78 command 56 low battery 91 mode 32 restarting 84 using 83 Start button 99 starting a program 64 Startup menu problem solving 183 support for Windows 100 system indicator panel 31 32 system requirements WinDVD 199 System Restore 123 System Tools 123 system tray 100 T taskbar 100 111 customizi...

Page 245: ...s Toshiba 213 windows hiding 110 repositioning 110 resizing 110 112 Windows Explorer 108 Windows Help 100 Windows Media Player 72 Windows XP changedateand timesettings 120 changing the screen saver 118 closing programs 114 creating a new folder 107 creating a text file 105 creating shortcuts 114 desktop 98 Help 124 184 problem solving 182 Recycle Bin 121 removing objects 121 resizingormovingwindow...

Page 246: ...isplay 169 region codes 165 Root or Title menu does not open 197 slow playback 198 starting 156 status bar 157 system requirements 199 toolbar 157 video content poor 198 video window maximizing 162 zoom 176 177 WinDVD 2000 145 146 Wizards Add Printer 52 Windows PC Card 204 World Wide Web 142 ...

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