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Lesson 6: Starting programs ............................... 121
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding 

windows ........................................................ 123
Using the taskbar ........................................... 124
Minimizing and maximizing windows ............ 124
Resizing and moving windows....................... 125

Lesson 8: Closing programs  ............................... 126
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ............................... 127

Creating a shortcut to the Calculator.............. 127
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map ...... 128

Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver................. 130
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time................... 132
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop .. 134
Lesson 13: Using System Restore ....................... 136
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 137

Windows

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 XP Help and Support Center ........ 137

Using the online tours and tutorials ............... 139

Lesson 15: Turning off your computer................. 140

Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options .......................... 141

Windows

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 XP special features ............................. 141

Personalizing your desktop.................................. 142

Customizing the taskbar ................................ 142
Bringing the world to your desktop................ 143
Changing desktop and browsing style ........... 144
Personalizing individual windows .................. 145
Customizing window toolbars........................ 146
Displaying information about each folder ...... 147

Using your computer at the office........................ 148

Setting up for communications...................... 149
Connecting the modem to a telephone line .... 150
Setting up a dial-up connection ..................... 150

Exchanging data with another computer.............. 151

Summary of Contents for 2430-S255

Page 1: ...ellite 2430 2435 Series User s Guide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 179 in this guide ...

Page 2: ...odic 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 RESULTIN...

Page 3: ...llowing 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 non...

Page 4: ...er REN of the modem which is 0 6B The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C Type of Service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any questions...

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

Page 6: ...valence 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 an...

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: ... 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 t...

Page 9: ... 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 Deutsch...

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

Page 11: ...atellite 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 operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall ...

Page 12: ...ecified 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 uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 M...

Page 13: ...he limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is ...

Page 14: ...M Multifunction drive safety instructions The DVD ROM and Multifunction drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in ha...

Page 15: ...sure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2002 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export ...

Page 16: ...RMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite InTouch and Noteworthy are registered trademarks SelectServ FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Windows DirectX Active Desktop and DirectShow are registered trademarks and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation LapLink is a registered...

Page 17: ...cons 26 Other icons used 27 Other 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 Indicator lights 36 Underside 37 ...

Page 18: ...es 47 Connecting the AC adapter 48 Charging the main battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51 Using the TouchPad 52 Control buttons 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 53 Installing additional memory optional 54 Removing a memory module 60 Connecting a mouse 60 Connecting a printer 61 Setting up a printer 62 Turning off the computer...

Page 19: ...ve components 77 CD DVD control buttons 78 CD DVD control and digital audio modes 79 Inserting a disc 80 Playing an audio CD 82 Playing a DVD 84 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 84 Removing a disc with the computer on 84 Removing a disc with the computer off 85 Caring for CDs and DVDs 85 Setting up for communications 86 Connecting the modem to a phone line 86 Connecting your computer to a netwo...

Page 20: ...ower 101 Conserving battery power 102 What to do when the battery runs low 103 Setting battery alarms 104 Changing the main battery 105 Removing the battery from the computer 105 Taking care of your battery 106 Maximizing battery life 107 Disposing of used batteries safely 109 Traveling tips 110 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 111 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 112 Findin...

Page 21: ...Using System Restore 136 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do 137 Windows XP Help and Support Center 137 Using the online tours and tutorials 139 Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 140 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options 141 Windows XP special features 141 Personalizing your desktop 142 Customizing the taskbar 142 Bringing the world to your desktop 143 Changing desktop and browsing style 144 Personal...

Page 22: ...ading and downloading files on the Internet 156 Exploring video features 157 Changing the display properties setting 157 Display settings hot key 158 Exploring audio features 158 Recording sounds 158 Using a microphone 159 Adjusting recording settings 160 Using external speakers or headphones 160 Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse 161 Using the Modular Bay 162 Removing a module from the Modul...

Page 23: ...4 The Windows XP operating system can help you 185 Resolving a hardware conflict 185 A plan of action 186 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 188 Memory card problems 190 Power and the batteries 190 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk drive problems 194 DVD ROM or multifunction drive problems 196 Sound system problems 204 PC Card problems 2...

Page 24: ...5 With a password 215 Maintaining security when the battery isn t fully charged 216 Sound 217 Power usage mode 217 Stand by mode 218 Hibernation mode 219 Display modes 220 Display modes 220 Enabling a wireless device 221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 221 Keyboard hot keys 222 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 223 Glossary 224 Index 239 ...

Page 25: ...r operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through an...

Page 26: ... of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard 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 ins...

Page 27: ...of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic 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 or that are available for installation on your Recovery CDs For accessory information visit Toshiba s web site at tos...

Page 28: ...rvice options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 179 ...

Page 29: ...e when you need to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately For additional help see If you need further assistance on page 210 ...

Page 30: ...d off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on For more information see CD DVD control buttons on page 78 Back The DC IN port is where you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery The S video port lets you play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts video inputs Display latch CD DVD control butto...

Page 31: ...Local Area Network LAN using a standard Ethernet network cable The USB Universal Serial Bus ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors The USB standar...

Page 32: ...acity of 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB or 128 MB The card can be used with a variety of digital I O input output products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras and digital video camcorders The SD card indicator flashes when the drive is in use The i LINK port also known as the IEEE 1394 port allows transfers of large quantities of data between the computer and an external device such as a...

Page 33: ...rn the volume up turn the dial to the right To turn the volume down turn the dial to the left The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable to your computer for securing it to a large heavy object such as your desk On those systems with Wi FiTM the wireless antenna on off switch turns the computer s wireless antenna on or off The Wi Fi Mini PCI module ...

Page 34: ...res on page 157 The power button turns the computer on and off Holding down the power button for four seconds resets the computer The Internet button launches your default Internet browser The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions Power button Screen indicator panel System Keyboard TouchPad Primary button Secondary button Palm rest Function keys CD DVD control buttons Int...

Page 35: ...provides information about various system functions The TouchPadTM enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger The primary and secondary buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on a mouse with primary and secondary functions The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer The CD DVD control buttons let you play audio ...

Page 36: ...hen 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 101 The hard disk drive light flashes while the hard disk drive is being accessed The disc disk activity light flas...

Page 37: ...sing the cursor control overlay on page 73 The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the numeric keypad overlay on page 73 CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage...

Page 38: ...memory slots where you insert additional memory See for detailed information The hard disk drive is the computer s permanent data storage device CAUTION To prevent possible CPU overheating do not block the cooling vents when the computer is in use The battery pack contains the battery For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 105 The battery release latch se...

Page 39: ... designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface which is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating conditio...

Page 40: ...correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consul...

Page 41: ...ss chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floo...

Page 42: ...ion the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a r...

Page 43: ... Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the...

Page 44: ...it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close...

Page 45: ...ee Connecting the AC adapter for more information Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer...

Page 46: ...t 5 Click Yes to register or No to exit the process NOTE If you click No you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop 6 If you selected Yes in step 5 enter your personal information in the registration window A window will display the message Who will use this computer 7 Enter your name and click Next to complete the process A window will display the mess...

Page 47: ...n the icon on the desktop at a later time NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your software on page 45 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optio...

Page 48: ... any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a gen...

Page 49: ... AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power and battery lights glow DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats dis continue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power...

Page 50: ...r more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 98 TECHNICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery NOTE Battery li...

Page 51: ...nt where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Turning on the power 1 Check that any drives on the computer are empty 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard For an illustration to help you locate this button see Front with the display open on page 34 NOTE When you turn on the computer for the first time...

Page 52: ...k drive is currently in use The disc disk activity indicator flashes while the Modular Bay is being accessed CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the d...

Page 53: ...trol buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mo...

Page 54: ...CAUTION Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode data will be lost A memory module must be installed in slot A Do not try to oper ate the computer with a memory module in slot B only If you install a memory module that is incompatible with the computer a bee...

Page 55: ...memory modules will become hot If this happens let the modules cool to room temperature before you replace them 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 you are adding memory after you have started to use the computer begin at step 1 otherwise skip t...

Page 56: ...l 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Base of a Satellite 2430 2435 computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the two screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Removing the memory slot cover Memory slot cover ...

Page 57: ...le be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 6 The memory enclosure shares its space with an optional Wi Fi Mini PCI module If there is no Wi Fi module installed proceed to step 7 Otherwise Release the white antenna wire from the Main connector on the module Then remove the black antenna wire from the Aux connector Removing the antenna wires Unclip one...

Page 58: ...module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 9 Gently put the memory module connector down at an angle and press down until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Inserting the memory module CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the compute...

Page 59: ...nsion memory slot cover 12 Replace the screws and tighten them 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 14 Turn on the computer To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory click Start Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance Click System to view the recognized memory 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory shut down the computer remove the ...

Page 60: ...d until the memory module pops up Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to pull it out of the slot 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 12 in Installing additional memory optional on page 54 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device To connect a USB mouse plug the mouse cable into...

Page 61: ...install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the U...

Page 62: ...uration steps or see Setting up a printer below Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically Plug and Play If this is not the case then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in you...

Page 63: ...tarted Installing additional memory optional 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 The Printers and Faxes window appears Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts Sample Add Printer Wizard ...

Page 64: ...d Play printer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer 6 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next 8 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then...

Page 65: ...though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home version operating system or the Windows XP Professi...

Page 66: ...ur 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 98 Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for...

Page 67: ...carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or visit 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 cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through o...

Page 68: ...68 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer ...

Page 69: ...to the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Power management on page 99 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at...

Page 70: ...k space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Consult your Windows XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities Always use the proper procedure to turn off the computer See Powering down the computer on page 87 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shut down procedure If you don t let the operatin...

Page 71: ... and symbol keys are not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the t...

Page 72: ...s the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button or secondary mouse button Overlay keys Keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Windows logo key Application key End 8 U I O P J K L ...

Page 73: ...ou use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when th...

Page 74: ...nu Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 121 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive NOTE Always save your data even when you are using the Stand by If your...

Page 75: ...n how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 114 Printing your work Verify that the Windows XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 62 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the ad...

Page 76: ...tains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file 5 Click File then click Send To Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any ot...

Page 77: ...material such as catalogs as well as listen to music A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when the computer is turned off For more information see CD DVD control buttons on page 87 Drive components and control buttons The DVD ROM or multifunction drive resides in the Modular Bay on the bottom right side of the computer The CD DVD control buttons are located at the front edge of the ...

Page 78: ...ightened paper clip HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM drive is on press the stop eject control button on the top of the computer to eject a disc CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front edge of the computer let you to play audio CDs when the computer is off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on CD DVD control buttons in front of the computer ...

Page 79: ...ops a disc that is currently playing You can eject a disc by pressing the stop eject button twice Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is turned on CD DVD control and digital audio modes 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 t...

Page 80: ...on the DVD ROM drive Operating system is running and you press Play Pause If a CD is in the drive the Media Media Player starts and the digital audio file begins to play If a DVD is in the drive WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to play 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 syste...

Page 81: ...n 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 Inserting a disc CAUTION Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the driv...

Page 82: ...he 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 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK Sam...

Page 83: ...s Sample Windows MediaTM Player 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 Play Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume control Fast forward ...

Page 84: ...e Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use light is glowing Doing so could damage the disk or the drive 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the di...

Page 85: ...enter of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct ...

Page 86: ...comes with a built in modem To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ 11 telephone line For more information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s web site at toshiba com 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ 11 telephone cable to the modem port To locate the modem port see Back on page 30 2 Plug the other end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a st...

Page 87: ...n and let the program dial the number The computer connects with the network Powering down the computer NOTE Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and...

Page 88: ...inue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Using Turn Off or Shut down For the Windows XP Home operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Sample Turn off computer dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely For the Windows XP Professional operati...

Page 89: ...quire power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors when choosing Hibernation mode While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no batter...

Page 90: ...t off Factors when choosing Stand by While in Stand by mode the computer uses some battery power The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by mode If the battery discharges your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Stand by mode Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode When starting up again the ...

Page 91: ...e and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon The Power Options Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I close the lid of my portable computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Power Off to have the comp...

Page 92: ...Follow these steps to power down the computer using Hibernation 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears 2 Hold down the shift key The Stand by option changes to the Hibernation option Sample Turn off computerdialog box 3 Click Hibernate The computer saves the mode of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down compl...

Page 93: ...e 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Sample Toshiba Power Man...

Page 94: ...l NOTE If your computer is running on batteries you cannot start it again by opening the display panel To turn the system back on press the Power button Using Stand by Follow these steps to power down the computer using the Stand by 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Click Stand By Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open...

Page 95: ...el You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Stand by 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 icon 3 Click the Advanced tab 4 Select Stand By for the options you ...

Page 96: ...sing If you put the computer in Stand by mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba...

Page 97: ...y mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling ...

Page 98: ...ter or visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 107 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system f...

Page 99: ... the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s InTouch Center Charging the battery NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the b...

Page 100: ...s ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real time clock RTC and calendar During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time If the RTC battery i...

Page 101: ...letely discharged Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon The current power sourc...

Page 102: ...u are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel...

Page 103: ...ug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery Put the computer in Hibernate 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 Hibernate mode and turns itself off Hibernate mode keeps track of where you were...

Page 104: ...remaining battery power haw been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernate mode or to completely power down when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon 3 Click the Alarm tab and set ...

Page 105: ... careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in Hibernate mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 92 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you 5...

Page 106: ... safely on page 109 Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from th...

Page 107: ...ned so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery pack only in the computer When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is inserted properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate...

Page 108: ...t indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows green If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes...

Page 109: ...omputer s main battery is a Lithium Ion Li Ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba The materials that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the di...

Page 110: ... get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipmen...

Page 111: ...ter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore your computer s operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer HINT The illustrated examples in t...

Page 112: ...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 shortcut tray taskbar system tray and background pattern Sample Desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking on it...

Page 113: ... Recycle Bin Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online Help and Support for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system update information Open recently accessed documents Adjust system settings Search for files Access Windows Help and S...

Page 114: ... XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system Programs documents and other data are held in files These files can be grouped together in folders and folders can be grouped inside other folders for convenient organizing All the files and folders reside in your computer on a storage device such as a disk drive You can think of your computer...

Page 115: ...nd the screen This lesson lets you practice using the TouchPad and control buttons in tandem 1 Using the TouchPad move the pointer to the Start button then click the primary button usually the left to open the Start menu NOTE In this guide the term click refers to the primary button which is usually the left hand button You can also double tap the touch pad surface to perform the same function Ins...

Page 116: ...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 Use the TouchPad to move the pointer to the Start button Click Start and select My Computer The My Computer window appears Sample My Computer window 6 Now click the Close button in the upper right corner of this wind...

Page 117: ...empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the TouchPad to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the...

Page 118: ...a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself But you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window 1 Click Start then double click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 On the View menu point to Toolbars then click Address Bar if it is not checked The operating system displays the address bar...

Page 119: ...ck 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 new...

Page 120: ...lder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet In this case a disk drive in the 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 ...

Page 121: ...ble 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 the programs that are bui...

Page 122: ... window 3 To open the second program click Start then click All Programs 4 Point to Accessories then click Windows Explorer The operating system opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk ...

Page 123: ...window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by alternately clicking each button Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter you now have a screen with several program windows open You can organize these windows by resizing and reposition...

Page 124: ...ll windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Windows 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 Cl...

Page 125: ...ws 1 Click the Restore Down button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore Down 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...

Page 126: ...ndows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs Experiment with different sizes and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work Sample Windows Explorer windows At this point you have two programs open on the desktop The next lesson shows you how to close them Lesson 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to cl...

Page 127: ...rogram Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two Windows accessories Calculator and Character Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the...

Page 128: ...ype c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 4 Type Calculator and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then point to Search ...

Page 129: ... XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Sample Search options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and Folders The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box Sample Search Results dialog box ...

Page 130: ...rs on your desktop Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful HINT The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver You can personalize the background area of your desktop with pictures patterns or colors The background is considered ...

Page 131: ...ies by showing you how to change one of the properties of the desktop the screen saver This is a continuously changing pattern that appears on the screen during pauses in your work 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click Properties The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box ...

Page 132: ... click OK The operating system returns you to the desktop You can view any object s properties by clicking the object with the secondary button then choosing Properties from the shortcut menu that appears The next lesson explains how to set two other properties the date and time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You initially set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the comput...

Page 133: ...tton then click Adjust Date and Time or double click the time display 4 Click the Date Time tab and set the correct month year day and time 5 Click the Time zone tab then the drop down list box and set your time zone 6 Click OK There is a third tab Internet Time which when selected allows you to have Windows XP automatically synchronize your time However you need to be connected to the Internet fo...

Page 134: ...objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears But it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial Each ...

Page 135: ...s 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 Down The operating system restores the object to the place fro...

Page 136: ...n Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the stat...

Page 137: ...he Help and Support features in Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support Center The Windows XP operating system has a Help and Support facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The operating system opens the Help and Support Ce...

Page 138: ...he letter p the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them Creating pictures using Paint looks promising 4 Double click Creating pictures using Paint Help opens a topic screen that gives a brief description of how to draw pictures including an icon to start the Paint program Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the P...

Page 139: ... Tutorials collection is a good place to start If you are not familiar with the Windows XP operating system start with Windows XP Preview Learning about the benefits of Windows XP features is a helpful introduction to the new features in the Windows XP operating system Sample Windows XP Tours and tutorials window To start a Windows XP tour or tutorial 1 Click Start then Help and Support 2 Click Wh...

Page 140: ...forms a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer This lesson teaches you how to shut down the operating system and turn off your computer To let the operating system shut down your computer 1 Click Start then click Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down There are other ways to shut do...

Page 141: ... enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect n...

Page 142: ...at you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include Quick Launch icons and also your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Unif...

Page 143: ...k the secondary button 2 Click Properties The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Desktop tab 4 Click the Customize Desktop button 5 Click the Web tab 6 Follow the instructions to set up your desktop Adding components to the Web contentinterface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click on Properties The Display Properties window appear 3 Click the D...

Page 144: ...ng system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can make it so that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options yo...

Page 145: ...g box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in th...

Page 146: ...y one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Sample toolbar locations Address bar Standard buttons ...

Page 147: ...m display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can br...

Page 148: ...w as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard an external mouse and an external diskette drive you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor connect...

Page 149: ... s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating ...

Page 150: ...em options box 11 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use t...

Page 151: ...ical connection and a synchronization program You can use the Windows XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization program that transfers data using a cable connected to the computers parallel ports Transferring files using a parallel port connection To transfer files using the computers parallel ports you need a LapLink compatible parallel cable Getting started 1 Connect the cable 2 Load the tra...

Page 152: ...program An Internet Service Provider ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet Connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable or a satellite link TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Cal...

Page 153: ...phone line on page 86 An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Getting started Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet For more information about the Internet se...

Page 154: ...ion Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscri...

Page 155: ...tomatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can ...

Page 156: ...tes offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files on the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an emai...

Page 157: ... the computer screen TECHNICAL NOTE Video CD playback capability is not enabled on all systems HINT There are no menus for Video CD 1 0 titles For more information about using WinDVD see WinDVD on page 167 Changing the display properties setting 1 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears Sample Display Properties dialog box ...

Page 158: ... the settings back repeat steps 2 through 5 Display settings hot key Using the Fn F5 keys you can set your system s display to view DVD movies or presentations on an external device For more information see Display modes on page 220 Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers ...

Page 159: ...f you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a drive capable of playing MP3 files Using 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 3 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time Positi...

Page 160: ... 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 Recording Volume and Preferred device 4 Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speake...

Page 161: ...eadphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office desktop computer You can connect an external monitor to the RGB monitor port For more information see Back on page 30 You can connect an external USB compatible keyboard and...

Page 162: ...sed separately See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshibaaccessories com Removing a module from the Modular Bay NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself 1 Turn off the computer You can also hot swap a module in the Modular Bay Stop the...

Page 163: ... 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Unlatching the Modular Bay 3 Slide the module out of the computer Sliding the module out Inserting a module into the Modular Bay To install a module into the Modular Bay simply slide the module all the way into the Modular Bay ...

Page 164: ...difficult to set up and use PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer and that makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card an...

Page 165: ... it locks into place NOTE If you have a Type III card insert the connector into the lower slot If you have a Type I or Type II card you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot There are two eject buttons one per slot CAUTION To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer don t force the card into the PC Card slot Removing PC Cards 1 Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardw...

Page 166: ...autions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove ...

Page 167: ... DVD R RW 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 automatically detects...

Page 168: ...automatically select Play DVD movie using WinDVD then select the Always do the selected action checkbox This checkbox is unchecked by default To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD The WinDVD player window opens ...

Page 169: ...inDVD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD slider bar location The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward through the DVD content Move the slider bar to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward ...

Page 170: ...sitioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays Once a DVD is playing the counter displays the current ...

Page 171: ...nDVD you are ready to play the disc Using the control panel you can play a DVD from the beginning or move to a desired location then begin playing Sample WinDVD control panel with expanded view for showing advanced features Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Play starts disc playback spacebar Step forward steps for ward in the playback one frame at a time None Pause pauses disc play ba...

Page 172: ...ve the slider downward to play the movie in fast reverse Move it further downward to increase reverse speed Plac ing the slider in the center or clicking Play plays the DVD at normal speed This will play the DVD at normal speed Time Control click to increase playback speed None Clock enables you to select and control playback time None Time shift click to slow playback speed None Fast Back starts ...

Page 173: ...peat shows the current media loop settings includ ing repeat chapter repeat title loop or no repeat Ctlr B Zoom zooms in on the movie window for a closer look After zooming in you can pan around to see other areas of the image 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 whi...

Page 174: ...are configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features may not appear or may appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section may be available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel Select from the following optio...

Page 175: ...ng the Expand subpanel button and the Navigation submenu The playlist options are found within the Navigation menu Options to use and create playlists allow you to open files open existing playlists create new playlists and select DVDs from an existing folder A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for D...

Page 176: ...icking the Playlist button See Using the WinDVD control panel on page 170 to locate the playlist button Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select New Playlist from the menu The Playlist window opens Sample WinDVD Playlist window 3 Select File to enable selection of a file or Disc to create a playlist for an entire disc ...

Page 177: ...you want to save your playlist name the playlist then click Save Playlist files are saved with the file extension plf The playlist can be reopened and played Playing a Playlist After creating a new playlist you can open it with WinDVD The playlist 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 but...

Page 178: ... then click Open The Playlist window appears 4 Click Load List to open the saved playlists 5 Browse to the playlist you want to open then click Open and WinDVD displays the playlist Getting Help Click the Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD Click the Close button to exit WinDVD ...

Page 179: ... to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program wi...

Page 180: ...s tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list Windows Task Manager Applications tab 4 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 3 5 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 6 Select the Sh...

Page 181: ...ord the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to p...

Page 182: ...ou are probably in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press the power button until it turns off the computer Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting devic...

Page 183: ...arting Windows XP message appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup ...

Page 184: ...ating system s documentation Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser can t find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separate...

Page 185: ...tart then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there...

Page 186: ... The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works Thes...

Page 187: ...tem automatically sets up your system to accommodate the new device If you install an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur To see what resources the operating system has assigned to the device see Checking device properties on page 189 Resolving conflicts There are...

Page 188: ...mputer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Hardware tab 3 Click the Device Manager button 4 Select the specific device from the device category 5 To enable a device look at the far right of the toolbar Look for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front When you mouse over the small icon the status of ...

Page 189: ...re tab 4 Click the Device Manager button 5 To view the device s installed double click the device type 6 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM and...

Page 190: ... the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module NOTE Toshiba recommends using only memory approved by Toshiba Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries main battery and optional secondary batt...

Page 191: ... AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to...

Page 192: ... are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer Display pr...

Page 193: ...ternal monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for ...

Page 194: ...display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk pro...

Page 195: ... hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files ...

Page 196: ...efully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The Modular Bay 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 th...

Page 197: ...ands on the DVD For example it is common for DVD movie titles to disable fast forward and rewind during the legal notices at the beginning of a movie Playback performance is poor The use of DMA dramatically increases the DVD playback performance of your system To make sure DMA is turned on and to check its settings 1 Click Start then Control Panel 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon then ...

Page 198: ...ce requirements and your current system configuration Also if you change your operating system check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware for example the graphics card and software drivers must support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD Slow playback performance DVD playback is a resource intensive appli...

Page 199: ...the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses The normal version of the movie will not show this problem WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD Minimum system requirements WinDVD performs ...

Page 200: ...f the disc works in other players try using a disc cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are not supported by WinDVD Microsoft DirectShow components are missing Microsoft DirectShow is not installed properly on the system Reinstall Microsoft DirectShow version 6 0 or higher available from the Microsoft Web site No audio subsystem could be found for playback There is a problem with the audio ...

Page 201: ...olution or number of colors Update video drivers The audio settings are incorrect Please check sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with the audio card or drivers The wrong audio driver may be installed in the sys tem Check installation of the audio card drivers An unexpected error has occurred This error is unclassified Report the problem and any error code to you...

Page 202: ... of the DVD specification Check that this is a DVD Video 1 0 disc This DVD disc cannot be played in this region The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match Check the Region Code of WinDVD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro priate region The Windows operating system is assigned to a region that does not match...

Page 203: ... this change WinDVD encountered an error Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support 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 drive No DVD ROM driv...

Page 204: ...Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply ...

Page 205: ... system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Inserting PC Cards on page 164 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Make sure the computer is loading only one version of Card a...

Page 206: ...other device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 188 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove ...

Page 207: ...tached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers wil...

Page 208: ...print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line ...

Page 209: ...y solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 69 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to a CD or other media following the steps in Saving your work on page 74 Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use...

Page 210: ... need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following ...

Page 211: ...hiba s online services The Toshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServe by typing go toshiba Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem The recovery CDs that came with your system Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation CD ROM Information a...

Page 212: ... Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Austria Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux Belgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Denmark S...

Page 213: ... Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Luxembourg Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba de México S A Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF 800 457 7777 outside of the US 949 859 4273 withintheUS thiscallmay incur long distance charges Morocco C B ...

Page 214: ...bljanska 80 61230 Domzale Slovenia Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de 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 Bu...

Page 215: ...lay Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear if no password is set for the current user With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security If you set a blank screen saver pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate ins...

Page 216: ...he Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it isn t selected click the Screen Saver tab 5 Click the On resume password protected check box 6 Click OK Maintaining security when the battery isn t fully charged When the battery is not fully charged even if the computer is operating on AC power your display may reappear automatically after a short time To protect your desktop you must set up a s...

Page 217: ...arm volume levels The alarm volume options are Off Low Medium and High Off is always first Power usage mode Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the battery save modes The power usage modesin the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in...

Page 218: ...he computer into Stand by mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand by mode This message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Stand by confirmation box For more information about Stand by mode please see Using Stand by on page 94 ...

Page 219: ...mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it doesn t display 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 92 ...

Page 220: ...nitor only Fn This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the intern...

Page 221: ...s are Bluetooth enabled This enables only the Bluetooth module Wi Fi enabled This enables only the Wi Fi module All devices enabled This enables both the Bluetooth module and the Wi Fi modules All devices disabled This disables both the Bluetooth module and the Wi Fi modules Sample wireless modes window Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the...

Page 222: ... 3 Keyboard hot keys 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 For more information see Overlay keys on page 72 F10 F11 F12 ...

Page 223: ...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 224: ...may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current ...

Page 225: ...y FAT file allocation 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 ...

Page 226: ...splay LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device th...

Page 227: ...ic 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 betwe...

Page 228: ... memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any lett...

Page 229: ...e computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternativ...

Page 230: ...lexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press ...

Page 231: ...xternal 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 section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of...

Page 232: ...ed to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks t...

Page 233: ...interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the TouchPad kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L L1 level one...

Page 234: ...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 S...

Page 235: ...ced file system designed for use specifically with the Windows NT operating system O online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works ...

Page 236: ...ice pointing device Any device such as the TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system...

Page 237: ...ocal area networks and to link ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network devices to NT 1 Network Terminator devices Also called ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the...

Page 238: ...generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U universal serial bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps 12 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot ...

Page 239: ...2 101 monitoring power 101 not charging 191 power usage mode 217 removing 105 RTC real time clock 98 100 battery cover 38 latch 38 buttons CD Player 83 CD DVD control 35 DVD ROM or multifunction drive eject 78 Internet 34 35 one touch TV out 35 PC Card eject 32 power 34 35 Start 113 TOSHIBA Console 34 C calculator 127 caps lock light 36 Card and Socket Services 164 CD and DVDs caring for 85 viewin...

Page 240: ...ystem disk or disk error message 183 placement 40 protection 39 running on battery power 98 setting up 45 55 transferring information 151 turning off 88 92 94 140 turning on 51 using at the office 148 161 warning resume failure message 182 work area 39 computing tips 69 connecting external monitor 148 161 external speakers 161 modem 86 mouse 60 power cable 49 to a network 86 USB mouse 60 conservin...

Page 241: ...ying folder information 147 disposing of used batteries 109 DMA Direct Memory Access 186 check settings 197 double click 53 downloading 156 DVD ROM drive removing a disc 84 DVD ROM or multifunction drive can t access disc 196 control buttons 78 eject button 78 inserting a disc 80 inserting discs 81 removing 84 DVD ROM multifunction drive light 36 E email 155 energy saving features 97 environmental...

Page 242: ...e 218 wireless mode 221 hot keys display modes 220 instant password 215 keyboard functions 222 sound 217 hot swapping 164 precautions 166 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 154 I icon 112 desktop 113 moving to desktop 113 naming 120 safety 26 indicator panel keyboard 36 inserting CDs and DVDs 81 PC Cards 164 installing main battery 105 interference statement 13 Internal External mode 194 Internet 15...

Page 243: ...mory cards SD 32 memory module inserting 58 removing 60 microphone jack 33 Microsoft Internet Explorer 86 Microsoft Windows XP 111 minimizing 124 modem determining COM port 149 port 31 86 problem solving 208 209 resetting port to default settings 149 upgrading 149 modem using 86 Modular Bay 162 monitor connecting 148 161 not working 193 port 31 mouse connecting 60 moving the computer 67 My Compute...

Page 244: ...rimary button 53 printer Add Printer Wizard 62 problem solving 207 208 printing a file 75 problem solving AC power 190 battery charge doesn t last 191 battery not charging 191 can t access disc 196 changing display properties 194 checking device properties 189 compact discs not running correctly 196 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 206 computer will not power up 182 contacting Toshiba 210 211 ...

Page 245: ... responding 179 program not working properly 195 screen doesnot look right flickers 193 system resources 186 Touchpad not responding 182 trouble prevention 209 URL address not found 184 using Startup options 183 warning resume failure 182 Windows XP not working 183 WinDVD error messages 200 programs closing 126 not running correctly 195 starting 74 Web browsers 154 properties 131 R recharging main...

Page 246: ...ogram 74 starting up the computer from Standby 96 Startup menu problem solving 183 support for Windows 113 S video 31 system indicator panel 35 system requirements WinDVD 199 System Restore 136 System Tools 136 system tray 114 T taskbar 113 124 customizing 142 telephone line connecting the modem 86 text file 119 toolbars displaying in a window 147 Toshiba Forum 211 Internet Web sites 212 online se...

Page 247: ...settings 132 changing the screen saver 131 closing programs 127 creating a new folder 120 creating a text file 119 creating shortcuts 127 desktop 112 Help 137 185 problem solving 183 Recycle Bin 134 removing objects 134 resizingormovingwindows124 125 special features 141 starting programs 121 System Restore 136 tours and tutorials 139 Turn Off 140 Web Tutorial 118 WinDVD advanced features 174 cont...

Page 248: ...248 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 wireless mode hot key 221 Wizards Add Printer 62 Windows PC Card 205 World Wide Web 154 ...

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