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Toshiba 1955-S807, User Manual

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If Something Goes Wrong

Resolving a hardware conflict

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2

Slow playback performance.

DVD playback is a resource intensive application. Other 
applications and/or changes to your system hardware, 
software or configuration can impact playback performance. 
If playback is slower than normal, try:

1

Closing any other open applications to improve the 
performance of the DVD playback. 

2

Ensuring DMA (Direct Memory Access) is turned on. 

See 

“Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting” on page 205

 

for more information. 

3

If you have installed new hardware, ensure the 
component’s drivers support Microsoft

® 

DirectX

®

 8.1 or 

higher and WinDVD. Contact the manufacturer of the 
component.

4

Verifying that your display driver resolution, color depth 
and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback. (Some 
systems do not support video overlays if these parameters 
are not optimal.) Try lowering these settings to improve 
performance.

Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting

To ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting:

1

Click 

Start

, 

Control Panel

, then 

Printers and Other 

Hardware

.

2

Click the 

System

 icon.

The System Properties window displays.

3

Click the 

Hardware

 tab.

4

Click the 

Device Manager

 button

5

 Click “+” to open the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.

Summary of Contents for 1955-S807

Page 1: ...4 0103M1 Satellite 1955Series User sGuide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 186 in this guide ...

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

Page 3: ...ollowing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with no...

Page 4: ...ber 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 question...

Page 5: ...rotection 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: ...ivalence 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 a...

Page 7: ... less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of pan...

Page 8: ...e the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met IC 248H DPA3233W This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 4 8dBi Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users ...

Page 9: ...s d une utilisation privée a l extérieur d un bâtiment audessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprés de I IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique à I extérieur de bâtiments une licence de I IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez con tacter I IBPT Deutsc...

Page 10: ...s of antennas The both of antenna types when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen For both antennas the radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized I...

Page 11: ...oors for frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device Taiwan The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications opera...

Page 12: ...t identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2 4GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 4 This equipment ...

Page 13: ...idential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be d...

Page 14: ...from the antennas located on top of the LCD when the display is raised to its normal operating position Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information No other transmitter may be co located with this device except FCC ID CJ6PA3070WL or CJ6PA3171WL CD ROM DVD ROM Multifunction drive safety instructions The CD ROM DVD R...

Page 15: ...the 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 2003 by Toshiba Am...

Page 16: ... CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite Noteworthy SelectServ and InTouch are registered trademarks SecureSleep and FreedomWare are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Microsoft Windows DirectX and DirectShow are registered trademarks and Media...

Page 17: ...ther documentation 27 Service options 28 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 29 Making sure you have everything 29 Front with the display closed 30 Back 30 Right side 32 Left side 33 Front with the display open 34 Keyboard indicator panel 36 System indicator panel 37 CD DVD control buttons 38 Underside 39 ...

Page 18: ... on the power 53 Using the TouchPad 55 Primary and secondary control buttons 55 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 56 Setting up other devices 57 Installing additional memory optional 57 Using an external keyboard 61 Connecting a printer 61 Connecting a USB printer 62 Connecting a parallel printer 62 Setting up the printer 62 Connecting an external diskette drive 64 Using external display devices ...

Page 19: ...e components and control buttons 81 CD DVD control buttons 82 CD DVD control and digital audio control 83 Inserting a disc 84 Playing an audio CD 87 Playing a DVD 88 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 89 Caring for CDs and DVDs 89 Setting up for communications 89 Connecting the modem 90 Connecting your computer to a network 90 Using the i LINK port 91 Powering down the computer 92 Turn Off or Shu...

Page 20: ... remaining battery power 106 Conserving battery power 106 What to do when the battery runs low 107 Setting battery alarms 108 Changing the main battery 108 Removing the battery from the computer 109 Inserting a charged battery 110 Safety precautions 111 Maximizing battery life 112 Disposing of used batteries safely 113 Traveling tips 113 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 11...

Page 21: ...me 138 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 140 Lesson 13 Using System Restore 142 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do 143 Windows XP Help and Support 143 Using the Windows XP tour 145 Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 146 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options 147 Windows XP special features 147 Personalizing your desktop 148 Customizing the taskbar 148 Changing desktop and browsing style 149 ...

Page 22: ... from the Internet 160 Exploring video features 161 Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television 161 Playing DVDs 162 Exploring audio features 163 Recording sounds 163 Using a microphone 164 Adjusting recording quality 165 Using external speakers or headphones 165 Using PC Cards 167 PC Card supporting software 167 Inserting PC Cards 168 Removing PC Cards 169 Hot swapping 170 Chapter 7 To...

Page 23: ...9 Using Startup options to fix problems 190 Internet problems 191 The Windows XP operating system can help you 191 Resolving a hardware conflict 192 A plan of action 192 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 193 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 194 Memory card problems 196 Power and the batteries 196 Keyboard problems 198 Display problems 198 Disk drive problems 200 DVD ROM or Multifunction...

Page 24: ...Instant password security 224 Without a password 224 With a password 224 Power usage mode 225 Stand By mode 226 Hibernation mode 227 Display modes 228 Display brightness 228 Enabling a wireless device 229 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 229 Keyboard hot keys 229 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 230 USA and Canada 230 United Kingdom 230 Australia 230 Europe 230 Glossary 231 Index 246 ...

Page 25: ...ffers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read the first couple of chapters to familiarize you...

Page 26: ... 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 existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or...

Page 27: ...of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer for additional programs on your Recovery CDs For accessory information visit Toshiba s web site at tos...

Page 28: ...ervice options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 186 ...

Page 29: ...rves as a reference when you need to locate 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 218 ...

Page 30: ...nna on off switch turns the computer s wireless antenna on or off The fast infrared port allows cable free communication with another device such as a computer or printer that has a compatible infrared port Back The DC IN jack is where you plug in the AC adapter Display latch Optional wireless antenna on off switch Infrared port functional only on systems with wireless module installed LAN port DC...

Page 31: ...orts to connect USB peripherals DEFINITION USB 2 0 is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards and pointing devices USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors The USB standard also allows hot swapping of peripherals The RGB monitor port enables you to connect an external monitor The parallel port en...

Page 32: ...adjust the loudness of the system speakers The USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 port enables you to connect USB peripherals to your computer The DVD ROM or Multifunction drive enables you to play high resolution full screen videos at up to 30 frames per second You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD ROMs and play audio CDs The eject button opens the drive tray The manual ej...

Page 33: ...mputer s central processing unit CPU from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure you do not block the cooling vents The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card See Using PC Cards on page 167 for more information The PC Card eject buttons release PC Cards from the c...

Page 34: ...several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 223 The TouchPadTM enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger The Primary control button next to the TouchPad acts like the primary button on a mouse The Secondary control button next to the TouchPad acts like the secondary button on a mouse Display Speaker Function keys Keyboard Palm rest CD DVD control b...

Page 35: ...rovide information about system functions For a description of these lights see System indicator panel on page 37 The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images For more information on your viewing options see Display modes on page 228 The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about keyboard functions For details see Keyboard indicator p...

Page 36: ...letter printed on the top of the key The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Overlay keys on page 75 Caps lock light The light on the Caps lock key glows whe...

Page 37: ...It glows green steadily 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 completely discharged For more information on determining remaining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 105 The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is being accessed Th...

Page 38: ... control buttons with CD DVD mode indicator shown The mode button enables you to toggle between two modes digital mode signified by musical notes graphic on the indicator panel and CD DVD mode signified by a CD disc graphic on the indicator panel Press and hold the mode button for a few seconds until the CD mode indicator lights to show that the CD control buttons on the front panel are now functi...

Page 39: ...tton begins play or pauses the disc player if it is currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing To eject the disc press the button again Pressing the mode button once more places the computer in digital mode Underside The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 57 for deta...

Page 40: ...ot block the cooling vents The battery pack lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 108 The battery release latch secures the battery pack to the computer preventing the pack from dislodging from the computer case The hard disk drive cover protects the computer s hard disk drive ...

Page 41: ...nd designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating conditi...

Page 42: ... 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 consu...

Page 43: ...ess 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 flo...

Page 44: ...tion 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 ...

Page 45: ...n Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of th...

Page 46: ...vernight to let the keyboard dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive in use light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk can damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnet...

Page 47: ...e 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection A window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen 4 Click Skip to exit the process or ...

Page 48: ...rts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about new products and upgrades and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you You can register your computer with Toshiba by double clicking the icon on your desktop NOTE To register online you must be connected to the Internet via your compute...

Page 49: ...our computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 57 Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 61 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 65 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 61 Connect an external diskette drive see Connecting an external diskette drive on page 64 Inst...

Page 50: ...le adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and ...

Page 51: ...75 ver 2 1 2 Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the back of the computer Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power and battery lights glow ...

Page 52: ...able to unplug it Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer you must charge it Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable The on off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it is charging Once the computer is connected to a power outlet you can ...

Page 53: ...e computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Opening the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel don t force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty 2 If you have a printer connected to your...

Page 54: ...letely 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 not lit when the computer is not connected to an external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 105 The hard disk drive light flashes to i...

Page 55: ... 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 the control buttons For more on the TouchPad see Lesson 2...

Page 56: ...The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse Properties The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK The Mous...

Page 57: ...nal memory modules of either 128 256 and 512 MB capacity You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install a memory module CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 4 1 If the computer is on click Start Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 2...

Page 58: ...sion memory slot cover to the empty memory slots Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the four screws that secure the memory slot cover and then remove the memory slot cover Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later memory slot cover ...

Page 59: ...t into the computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Inserting the memory mo...

Page 60: ...ce icon Click System The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory 16 If the computer does not recognize the memory turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 10 Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Installing additional memory optional on page 57 2 Gently push the memory ...

Page 61: ...ocal printer NOTE You must supply the proper printer cable If one did not come with your printer you may purchase one from an electronics or computer store If your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable CAUTION Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do n...

Page 62: ...ng a parallel printer To make the connection you need a suitable cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store NOTE Follow the manufacturer s instructions for connecting a parallel printer to your computer Setting up the printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically If...

Page 63: ...inter Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a Printer The Add Printer Wizard window appears ...

Page 64: ...ou are using more than one printer make sure the printer name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference between other printers Connecting an external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes An optional external USB diskette drive ...

Page 65: ...puter comes with a built in LCD display but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the rear of the computer 3 Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet 4 Turn on the external monitor 5 Turn on the computer 6 Set the display mode by pr...

Page 66: ...t takes effect This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously Other external video device only 2 Release the Fn key NOTE You can also change these settings using the Display Properties box in the Control Panel ...

Page 67: ... the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it If you use the display hot key Fn F5 to change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area resolution set to 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are usin...

Page 68: ...wn the computer on page 92 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer and explains how to fit an antitheft lock For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 102 Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth As...

Page 69: ...tand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional Port Noteworthy computer lock cable Port Noteworthy computer lock...

Page 70: ... 375 x 8 375 ver 2 1 2 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot located on the right side of the computer then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter theft Locking the computer ...

Page 71: ...the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 108 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk...

Page 72: ...ve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Before turning off the computer always use the Turn Off command unless you want to use Standby or Hibernation mode as described in Powering down the computer on page 92 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its turn off procedure If you don t let it turn off normally details such as new i...

Page 73: ...ull size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of the time this doesn t matter However some pr...

Page 74: ...nction keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run programmed functions when you press them Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons run specific functions on the computer For more information refer to Appendix A Windows special keys Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system The Windows logo ...

Page 75: ...ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type t...

Page 76: ...ers while the overlay is on For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor control overlay is on hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys To return to the cursor control overlay release Shift To turn off the cursor control overlay hold down the...

Page 77: ...and in case the battery discharges before you return to work Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see Setting battery alarms on page 108 Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals such as every 15 minutes Check your programs documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature To save A file you are updating open the p...

Page 78: ...printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on 2 In the File menu of your Windows program click Print The program displays a Print dialog box Sample Print dialog box 3 Select a printer as necessary if you have mult...

Page 79: ...file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file To select multiple consecutive files hold down the Shift key and click the first and then the last file all files within that range will be highlighted To select non consecutive files hold down the Ctrl key and click the individual files you want to select 6 Right click the mouse select F...

Page 80: ...r Multifunction drive that allows you to Play prerecorded DVDs Play prerecorded CDs Read and write files including music to a CD Recordable CD R or CD ReWritable CD RW disc Read and write files including music to a DVD Recordable DVD R or DVD ReWritable DVD RW disc DVD RAM CAUTION Check the disc activity light when you use the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Do not press the eject button disconnect...

Page 81: ... panel is closed or open Components DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Use the eject button to release the disc tray This button requires power to operate CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the activity light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive ...

Page 82: ... CD DVD control buttons in front of the computer The mode button switches between the CD DVD and digital audio modes You can lock the mode to its current setting by pressing and holding the mode button for four seconds When the mode button is locked you cannot switch between the CD DVD and digital audio modes To unlock the mode button press and hold it for four seconds The previous track button re...

Page 83: ...he sound subsystem is turned on CD DVD control and digital audio control The following chart describes CD DVD control and digital audio mode CD DVD Mode Digital Audio Mode Power is off and you press Play Pause If a CD is in the drive the system enters CD player mode and operates as a stand alone CD player If a DVD movie is in the drive the operat ing system starts WinDVD starts and the DVD begins ...

Page 84: ...ultifunction drive Operating system is running and you press Play Pause If a CD is in the drive the Media Player starts and the digital audio file begins to play If a DVD movie is in the drive WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to play Media Player starts and the digital audio file begins to play CD DVD Mode Digital Audio Mode Power is off and you press Play Pause If a CD is in the drive the system ...

Page 85: ...tivity light is off before opening the disc tray 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up I...

Page 86: ... 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 Removing compact discs To remove a compact disc CD or DVD with the computer ...

Page 87: ...ray in to close it To remove a compact disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray To access the Windows MediaTM Player...

Page 88: ... screen The Windows MediaTM 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 WinDVDTM For information about how to play back a DVD see WinDVD on page 174 When you watch DVD movies on your comp...

Page 89: ...r 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 sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc wipe it from the center outwards not in a circle with a clean dry cloth If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubb...

Page 90: ...s are the maximum permissible rates during downloads Actual data transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port on the back of the computer Connecting the internal modem 2 Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can co...

Page 91: ...puter provides an extremely fast data transfer rate up to 400 mega bits per second Mbps You can connect up to 63 external devices to the i LINK port In addition to high speed the i LINK port also supports isochronous data the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices As with USB ports the i LINK port s...

Page 92: ...command shuts the computer down completely Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home version operating system or the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server When you start up again the computer runs a self test and loads...

Page 93: ...u 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 to consider 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 is lost if the battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery powe...

Page 94: ...in Standby mode NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you were usi...

Page 95: ... 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 Shutting down more quickly You can also shut down the computer by pressing the power button or closi...

Page 96: ...iba Power Management icon 4 Select the Advanced tab The following screen appears Sample System power mode settings 5 Select Power Off for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel 6 Click...

Page 97: ...m the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the mode in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges ...

Page 98: ...option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 5 Click OK 6 Close the Control Panel The computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 172 Once the computer is configured put the computer into Hibernation mode by e...

Page 99: ...charged main battery will last up to eight hours in Standby mode Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully your in...

Page 100: ...by mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon and then click the Toshiba Power Management...

Page 101: ...ff light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical quest...

Page 102: ...a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity b...

Page 103: ...rten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition the computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery This is a nickel metal hydride NiMH battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer is turned off Using additional batteries I...

Page 104: ... toshiba com Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE The battery may take longer to charge with many applications open at the same time The battery may not start char...

Page 105: ...leave it turned on for 10 or more hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is off If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can ...

Page 106: ...ttery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of...

Page 107: ...e battery runs low When the battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery Put the computer in Hibernation mode and replace the battery with a charged spare Save your work and turn off the computer If you don t manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and tu...

Page 108: ...By mode or Hibernation mode or to Turn Off when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon 3 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon 4 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low you have two options connect the computer to an A...

Page 109: ...in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 97 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front of the computer facing you Sliding the battery release latch 5 Carefully slide the battery release latch toward the center of the computer Sliding the battery out ...

Page 110: ...113 Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 With the battery release latch pulled toward the unlocked position insert the battery from the back end first at a slight angle so that end fits evenly with the surrounding casing If the back end has been correctly inserted you will be able to gently press the front ...

Page 111: ...e battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical batte...

Page 112: ... flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light LED should glow green and the Battery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections...

Page 113: ...irresponsible it may be illegal 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...

Page 114: ...2 1 2 Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer ...

Page 115: ...spent going through these lessons As you explore the Windows XP operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the scr...

Page 116: ... everything you can do in the operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar system tray and background pattern Sample Desktop Start Taskbar System tray button Icons ...

Page 117: ...e 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 Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser allows you to view web pages when connected to the Internet NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may ...

Page 118: ...ws To make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume...

Page 119: ...er feature accessible through the Start menu to access any file in the Windows file system For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introduced you to TouchPad which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the TouchPad and contro...

Page 120: ...area of the desktop click the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu 5 Click Start then click My Computer The operating system opens the My Computer window Sample My Computer window open ...

Page 121: ...e screen and while holding down the primary button use the pointing device 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 Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop s four edges 8 Click the task...

Page 122: ...o lock the taskbar You can also lock and unlock the taskbar by using the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window To access the window 1 Right click the taskbar then select Properties The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window appears 2 Check or uncheck the box next to the Lock the taskbar command 3 Click OK Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page f...

Page 123: ...ile on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the World Wide Web site address 1 Click Start then My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 On the View menu point to Toolbars then click Address Bar The operating system displays the address bar It indicates that you are in My Computer 3 Type the Web address for the page you wish to open and press Enter For more informat...

Page 124: ...ick the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 2 Click New then click Text Document The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted 3 To give your document a meaningful name type My New Doc txt and press Enter 4 Double click the My New Doc icon The operating system opens the ne...

Page 125: ...s an area where you can store documents and other types of files It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet In this case a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet The operating system stores documents and programs in folders It even stores other folders in folders In this lesson you will create a folder in which to store your new document 1 Move the pointer to an empty area o...

Page 126: ...o see your document double click the folder icon A window opens and displays the contents of the folder 7 Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs Lesson 6 Starting programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of th...

Page 127: ...Sample Paint window To launch Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 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 128: ... and one for Windows Explorer 3 To re display the Paint program click the Paint button on the taskbar The operating system re displays the Paint program The operating system places the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by clicking each button on the taskbar alternately ...

Page 129: ... program windows open You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning windows so that you can see more than one of them at a time You can also hide windows by removing them from the desktop without actually closing your document or program This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows that are open on the desktop Sample Windows Explorer open on t...

Page 130: ...your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window 2 Click the Minimize button at the top right of the Explorer window to hide the window Windows...

Page 131: ...s to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the pointer to the right hand edge of the Paint window The pointer changes to a two headed arrow 3 Click and drag the edge of the window until it takes up just less than hal...

Page 132: ...on 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to close it While you can run several programs at the same time having a large number of programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutorial To close the programs 1 Click the Close button at the top...

Page 133: ...culator and Character Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the name and location of the program file to which you would like to create a shortcut 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Shortcut The operating system displays the Cr...

Page 134: ... and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then click Search Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search dialog box ...

Page 135: ...form searches on the Internet 2 Click All files and folders 3 Type char in the text box labeled In all or part of the file name 4 Click Search The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 5 Select the Character Map file with the secondary button then drag and drop it on the desktop A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop ...

Page 136: ...round area of your desktop with pictures patterns or colors The background is considered a property of your desktop This lesson will not only teach you how to change the background but will also introduce you to properties The Windows XP operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and co...

Page 137: ...og box 3 Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Click the arrow beside the current option probably None to open the screen saver list box 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try 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...

Page 138: ...the date and time You initially set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the operating system To change the date and time settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click the Date Time Language and Regional Options icon 3 Click the Date and Time icon The operating system displays the Date Time Propert...

Page 139: ... the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button then click Adjust Date Time or double click the time display 5 Click the Date and Time tab and set the correct month year day and time 6 Click the Time Zone tab and drop down list box and set your time zone 7 Click OK 8 Close the Control Panel ...

Page 140: ... 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 with the operating system it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this ...

Page 141: ...n this tutorial you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore The operating system restores the object to the place fro...

Page 142: ...sson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the state it...

Page 143: ...cted date or time Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do This teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support The operating system has a Help facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 If you don t have an application open...

Page 144: ...ndex click index Help and Support displays the Index Sample Help and Support Index The left side of the screen contains the index The text box above the index where the cursor is flashing lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index 3 Type drawing in the text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed ...

Page 145: ... a brief description of Paint and provides different ways for accessing the program including through use of a hot link Paint Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about However when you do encounter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the Windows XP tour Whether you are n...

Page 146: ...et the operating system turn off your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer This lesson teaches you how to turn off your computer 1 Click Start then click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off There are other ways to shut down your...

Page 147: ...d 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 ...

Page 148: ...hanges to reflect what you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Reso...

Page 149: ...w instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options you choose determines how you browse in the operating system regardless of whether you start from the desktop My Computer Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer For more information about changing your desktop style enter Desktop on the Index tab in Help and Support Choosing a st...

Page 150: ...onalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice ...

Page 151: ...ay 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 152: ...ul to have the operating system display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can browse to another location by...

Page 153: ...Tasks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then OK Helpful information on how to use the folders appears on one side of the window Sample folder with how to information To remove the informational boxes 1 In the Tools menu select Folders Options The Folders Options box appears 2 In the Tasks section click the button for Use Windows classic folders 3 Click Apply t...

Page 154: ...he telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended ...

Page 155: ... connected Click Properties Click the Diagnostics tab Click Query Modem The Modem AMR Properties box appears 8 Click the General tab The computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly 9 If the modem isn t working properly click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions 10 Click OK to close the properties box then the Phone and Modem Options box 11 Close the Control Panel Connecti...

Page 156: ...ection To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions The computer connects to the network Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentatio...

Page 157: ... For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner Setting up a direct cable connection To establish a direct cable connection with another computer 1 Click Start All Programs 2 Point to Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next 4 Select Set up an advanced connection 5 Click Next 6 Select Connect directly to another computer 7 Choose the appropriate...

Page 158: ... Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with ...

Page 159: ...g a modem see Connecting the modem on page 90 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The...

Page 160: ...rs on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from ...

Page 161: ...video jack and an audio headphones jack NOTE Video cables are not included with your computer You will need to purchase the appropriate video cable To view a DVD movie or Windows presentation in full screen mode on your TV 1 Connect the S video cable to your television NOTE Video cables are not included with your computer To connect a device to the S video jack you ll need to purchase the appropri...

Page 162: ...ttings tab Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 Click Apply 3 Press FN F5 four times 4 Start playing your movie or presentation Playing DVDs 1 Open the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive tray 2 Place the DVD in the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive 3 Launch WinDVDTM and press the Play button ...

Page 163: ...al 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 the format for storing sound in files Step forward Play Stop Title Menu Eject Open Minimize Maximize Close Volume Step backward He...

Page 164: ... 1 2 Using a microphone Attaching a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder Sample Sound Recorder screen Positioning bar Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward ...

Page 165: ...e requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 In the Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 In the Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Sound Playback quality and volume and the Sound Recording volume 4 Click OK Your new settings take e...

Page 166: ...d files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the right side of the computer Attaching a headphone or speaker cable 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack 3 Adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For ...

Page 167: ...card and so on You can install two Type II cards A Type III card is used for removable hard disks and other functions that require a larger card You can install one of these cards Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use PC Card supp...

Page 168: ... the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the slot 3 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place NOTE If you have a Type III card insert the connector into the lower slot If you have a Type II card you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot There are two eject buttons one per slot ...

Page 169: ...rds 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card Ejecting a PC Card 3 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Removing a PC card ...

Page 170: ... example Never remove an ATA card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating DEFINITION SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices such as a scanner or digital camera to your comput...

Page 171: ...es several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter Power Management ...

Page 172: ...ss of the source and use the many preset power modes or define your own To access the Toshiba Power Management Utility 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon 3 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon The Toshiba Power Management Utility window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Management Utility window ...

Page 173: ...s you may experience longer work sessions by enabling the Normal or Long Life settings By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Management window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply AC mode tab This section has two preset power usage mode Full Power and User Defined Toshiba recommends use o...

Page 174: ...VD ROM or multifunction drive you can use WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology Your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled WARNING Before playing a DVD turn down the volume Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears Insert a DVD into the drive The computer automat...

Page 175: ...ect Play DVD movie using WinDVD then select the Always do the selected action checkbox This checkbox is unchecked by default To open WinDVD manually 1 Double click the WinDVD icon on your desktop or click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD The WinDVD player window opens ...

Page 176: ...to go backward or move it to the right to go forward Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported featu...

Page 177: ...s minutes seconds format From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD Advanced Features on page 181 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD you are ready to play the disc...

Page 178: ...c play back spacebar Step forward Steps for ward in the playback one frame at a time None Pause Pauses disc play back Resume playback by clicking Play spacebar Step reverse Steps back ward in the playback one frame at a time None Stop Stops playback Restart the movie by click ing Play End Volume Click and drag the slider up to increase vol ume and down to decrease volume Shift increases Shift decr...

Page 179: ... Plac ing the slider in the center or clicking Play plays the DVD at normal speed This will play the DVD at normal speed Increase Click to increase playback speed None Time Stretch Clock Enables you to select and control playback time None Decrease Click to slow playback speed None Fast Rewind Starts fast reverse movie playback R Fast Forward Starts fast forward movie playback F Previous Chapter S...

Page 180: ...tlr B Zoom Unzoom Zooms in on the movie window for a closer look After zooming in you can pan around to see other areas of the image None Bookmarks Opens the Bookmark browser which enables you to bookmark scenes in a movie so that you can skip to them when selected K Capture Opens the Cap ture browser which enables you to capture still images of a movie None Eject Ejects the disk If the disk is st...

Page 181: ...D 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 may not appear or may appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section may be available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button ...

Page 182: ...in the Navigation menu Options to use and create playlists allow you to open files open existing playlists create new playlists and select DVDs from an existing folder A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you can play the music selections you want in the order you ...

Page 183: ... Select File to enable selection of a file or Disc to create a playlist for an entire disc 4 Locate each file you may select multiple files for your playlist using the directory browser 5 Highlight the files and click Add then OK to confirm your selection 6 After adding all the files you want to include in the new playlist click Save List The Save As dialog appears ...

Page 184: ...ed and played Playing a Playlist After creating a new playlist you can open it with WinDVD The playlist keeps your selections organized so that you can play your favorites at any time To play a playlist 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist button See Using the WinDVD control panel on page 176 to locate the playlist button Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select Open Playlist from the menu Sam...

Page 185: ...lick Open The Playlist window appears 4 Click Load List to open the saved playlists 5 Browse to the playlist you want to open then click Open and WinDVD displays the playlist Getting Help Click the Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD Click the Close button to exit WinDVD ...

Page 186: ...olve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the f...

Page 187: ... programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 6 Click Start Turn off computer 7 The Turn off computer window appears 8 Click Turn off The computer turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1...

Page 188: ...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 probably have a software or resource conflict To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously then select Shutdown and then Restart to reboot the system Clearing the condition may ge...

Page 189: ...formation see Power and the batteries on page 196 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to t...

Page 190: ...rt properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networ...

Page 191: ...ng a particular site is very slow try later My browser can t find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistakes will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My b...

Page 192: ...sage telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If t...

Page 193: ...emory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in m...

Page 194: ...efault settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Computer Management icon 3 Click Device Manager in the left frame...

Page 195: ... To view the device s installed double click the device type 5 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM or Multifunction drive and other power using ...

Page 196: ... 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 57 and making sure it is seated properly 5 Check for the error again 6 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed...

Page 197: ... the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the c...

Page 198: ...ad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings...

Page 199: ...e releasing the F5 several times Wait approximately five seconds between each F5 selection For more information refer to Display modes on page 228 If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjus...

Page 200: ...nt settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears 2 Click Properties then click the Settings tab 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is ...

Page 201: ...amage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check and select Properties The drive s properties box appears 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error c...

Page 202: ...You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette aga...

Page 203: ...ng sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM or Multifunction drive eject mechanism requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in ...

Page 204: ...tles have one or both of the Root and Title menus If one menu button appears to do nothing try the other menu button WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resources Changes to these system resources caused for example by installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance Some software changes may also impact ...

Page 205: ...ation 3 If you have installed new hardware ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 8 1 or higher and WinDVD Contact the manufacturer of the component 4 Verifying that your display driver resolution color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback Some systems do not support video overlays if these parameters are not optimal Try lowering these settings to improve performan...

Page 206: ...at Device 0 The current transfer mode should be Ultra DMA Mode 2 If it isn t select DMA if available from the drop down list and click OK WinDVD problems content issues Movies exhibit poor performance of Director s Commentary or other similar optional content versions Some movies may exhibit poor performance of these features In particular the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pa...

Page 207: ... with 48 KHz sampling rate support DirectX 8 1 or higher Source Microsoft DVD ROM drive with DMA enabled only available with Microsoft OSR 2 1 or above with PIXX 4 0 and USB support added WinDVD software WinDVD error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error message and additional information Resolution The disc in the DVD RO...

Page 208: ...the audio card or audio compo nent within the system The problem may be one of the following There is a problem with the audio driver The audio card is faulty 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 s...

Page 209: ...oblem 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 or Multifunction drive Play back cannot continue The DVD ROM or Multi function drive failed to authenticate authorize playback of the DVD disc There may be a problem with the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Try to play anot...

Page 210: ... 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 ...

Page 211: ...crophone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control 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 of the following No disc in the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive No DVD ROM or Multi f...

Page 212: ...d the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufac...

Page 213: ...mon 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 the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button 5 Double click the PCMCIA adapter 6 Double click the appropriate PC Card The operatin...

Page 214: ...ck the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems For more infor...

Page 215: ...inter drivers as shown in Connecting a printer on page 61 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand By mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints ...

Page 216: ...ations program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher For more information go to toshiba com The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to...

Page 217: ...hould back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems w...

Page 218: ...umentation 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 State...

Page 219: ... involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site comp...

Page 220: ... 8H2 Canada Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Denmark Scribona Danmark A S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimäentie 14 P O Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland France Toshiba Systèmes France S A 7 Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S A 109 Syngrou Avenu...

Page 221: ...US this call may incur long distance charges Morocco C B I 22 Rue de Béthune Casablanca Morocco The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Norway Scribona Norge A S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P O Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Papua New Guinea Fujitsu PNG Pty Ltd P O Box 4952 Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea Poland T...

Page 222: ...e Henares Spain Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid 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 ...

Page 223: ...ctions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls All functionality is the same when the keyboard is in wireless mode Volume Mute Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones ...

Page 224: ...indows XP operating system you type the user or supervisor password into the Windows security screen dialog box To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task section Display in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Display Properties window appears 4 If you clicked Choose a sc...

Page 225: ...ge modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power User Defined Sample power usage modes The power usage modes in the Windows operating system under AC power are Full Power and User Defined The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Power Management on page 172 ...

Page 226: ...r into Stand By mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode This message box can be set so it does not display Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information about Stand By mode please see Using Standby on page 99 ...

Page 227: ...abled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going intoHibernationmode Themessagebox can be set so it does not display Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 97 ...

Page 228: ... external monitor simultaneously External monitor only TV LCD TV only In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the built in display panel to match the resolutionoftheexternaldisplay device Simultaneous mode works only with external monitors that support 800 X 600 resolution and higher Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen bri...

Page 229: ...puter The wireless mode is Wi Fi enabled This enables the Wi Fi antenna Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 55 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off ...

Page 230: ... 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 Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 231: ...onyms 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 CD RW compact disc read write 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 232: ...n 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 Mus...

Page 233: ...f liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible conne...

Page 234: ...sic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed betw...

Page 235: ... only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any...

Page 236: ...he 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 alternati...

Page 237: ...high speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the control button or mouse button rap...

Page 238: ...ects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The s...

Page 239: ...es See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long...

Page 240: ...create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using the mouse and control buttons combination kilobyte KB A unit of data eq...

Page 241: ... drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor ...

Page 242: ...read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows XP and Windows Millennium Edition operating systems P palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultane...

Page 243: ...ble for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include ...

Page 244: ...r s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial por...

Page 245: ...d a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management V W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Compatibility Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidel...

Page 246: ...charge not lasting 197 charging 52 67 104 conserving power 106 disposal 113 inserting 110 installing 108 light 37 54 105 Li Ion Lithium Ion 102 monitoring power 105 NiMH nickel metal hydride 103 not charging 197 power usage mode 225 recharging 104 remaining power 106 removing 109 RTC real time clock 103 105 setting alarms 108 battery cover 40 latch 40 buttons CD Player 87 88 CD DVD controls 35 38 ...

Page 247: ... closing programs 132 COM port 154 comfort chair 43 lighting 44 work habits 45 commands Hibernation 93 Stand By 94 Turn Off 92 communications network connection 156 programs 89 setting up 89 system resources 193 via modem 90 compact discs inserting 85 problem solving 203 removing 86 computer cleaning 68 lock 69 moving 69 non system disk or disk error message 189 not accessing disk drives 189 place...

Page 248: ...sk activity light 37 Disk Defragmenter 201 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 202 missing files trouble accessing a disk 201 running slow 201 diskette drive 64 can t insert a diskette 202 can t read a diskette 202 external 64 diskettes copying files to 79 display 35 doesn t look normal flickers 199 externalmonitornotworking 200 external adjusting 66 hot key 66 latch 53 LCD 35 properties 137 s...

Page 249: ...rophone connecting 164 external monitor connecting 154 not working 200 external speakers 166 F FAT File Allocation Table 201 files 118 backing up 72 79 copying to diskette 79 printing 78 saving 71 77 Fn key 34 folders 118 displaying information 152 front panel 35 function keys 34 74 H hard disk drive cover 40 light 37 54 hardware conflicts 192 resolving 193 headphones connecting 166 jack 32 Help 1...

Page 250: ...xplorer icon 117 Internet Service Provider ISP 158 IRQ Interrupt Request 193 J jacks external speakers 32 headphone 32 microphone 32 video audio out 31 K keyboard 35 character keys 73 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 74 cursor control overlay 76 external 61 function keys 74 hot keys 229 indicator panel 35 36 lights 35 not working 188 198 numeric keypad overlay 75 overlay keys 75 unexpected characters 198 Wind...

Page 251: ...2 light 37 problems 203 My Computer 119 120 N network accessing 156 connecting to 90 New Connection Wizard 156 Network Setup Wizard 91 New Folder icon 125 new text document 124 next track button 39 Notepad 125 numeric mode light 36 O object properties 136 on off light 37 online tours 145 operating system 25 P Paint program 126 parallel port 31 PC Card checklist 213 CIS Card Information Structure 2...

Page 252: ...ies 200 checking device properties 195 compact discs not running correctly 203 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 213 computer will not power up 188 contacting Toshiba 218 corrupted damaged data files 202 Device Manager 194 disabling a device 194 195 disk drive is slow 201 display is blank 198 DVD ROM controls are gray 204 notfunctioningproperly 207 video content poor 206 DVD ROM performance is ...

Page 253: ...eb browsers 158 properties 136 R recharging main battery 104 RTC battery 105 recording adjusting quality 165 sounds 163 Recycle Bin 117 140 remaining battery power 106 removing CDs and DVDs 86 main battery 109 PC Cards 169 resizing windows 129 131 restarting the computer 97 RGB monitor port 31 RTC real time clock battery 103 runningthecomputeronbatterypower 102 S safety disposing of batteries 113 ...

Page 254: ... 35 37 system requirements WinDVD 207 System Restore 142 System Setup 189 System Tools 142 system tray 118 T taskbar 118 130 customizing 148 telephone line connecting the modem 90 television adjusting display 66 connecting 65 text file 124 time saving quick Shut down 95 tips on computing 71 toolbars customizing 151 displaying in a window 152 Toshiba Internet Web sites 219 Toshiba Accessories infor...

Page 255: ...xplorer 126 Windows Help and Support 118 Windows XP changedateandtimesettings 138 changing the screen saver 136 closing programs 132 creating a new folder 125 creating a text file 124 creating shortcuts 133 desktop 116 Help 143 191 192 Help and Support 191 opening a Web page 123 problem solving 189 Recycle Bin 140 removing objects 140 resizingormovingwindows129 131 special features 147 starting pr...

Page 256: ...Index 256 wireless features Wi Fi 157 wireless mouse using 119 wireless networking 156 Wizards Add Printer 62 Network Setup 91 New Connection Wizard 156 World Wide Web 158 ...

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