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DVD-ROM

controls are gray

242

not functioning properly

244

video content poor

244

DVD-ROM performance is poor

242

DVD-ROM Root or Title menu

does not open

243

DVD-ROM slow playback

243

external display not working

238

external keyboard not working

external monitor

faulty memory

hardware conflict

hardware conflict caused by

legacy device

231

high-pitched noise

248

illegal operation

224

Internet bookmarked site not

found

228

Internet connection is slow

228

keyboard

not responding

225

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

236

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

239

modem not receiving or

transmitting

253

multi-function

performance is poor

243

multi-function drive tray doesn’t

eject

241

no sound

248

non-system disk or disk error

PC Card

error occurs

hot swapping fails

not recognized

slots appear dead

Plug and Play

power and batteries

printer

program not responding

223

program not working properly

240

screen does not look right/flickers

Slim SelectBay

trouble prevention

URL address not found

228

using Startup options

227

warning resume failure

226

Windows XP not working

226

Windows XP won’t start

226

WinDVD error messages

244

programs

closing

151

not running correctly

Web browsers

recording

adjusting quality

184

sounds

183

Recycle Bin

137, 15 8

remaining battery power

125

removing

CDs and DVDs

main battery

Slim SelectBay module

resizing windows

147, 149

Restart command

103

Summary of Contents for 2455 S305 - Satellite - Pentium 4 2.4 GHz

Page 1: ...1 Satellite 2455Series User sGuide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 223 in this guide ...

Page 2: ...rtant data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR 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 O...

Page 3: ...e by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this eq...

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

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

Page 6: ...of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers ...

Page 7: ...safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the...

Page 8: ...een 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 the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that required for succes...

Page 9: ... groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor publiek gebruik buiten gebouwen is licentie van BIPT IBPT verplicht Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT L utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 10 2457 MHz et 11 2462 MHz Dans le cas d une utilisation privée a l extérieur d un bâti ment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessai...

Page 10: ...both of antenna types when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen France Restricted frequency band only channels 10 and 11 2457 MHz and 2462 MHz respectively may be used in France License required for every installation indoor and outdoor installations Please contact ART for procedure to follow Bande de fréquence restreinte seuls les canaux 10 à 11 2457 et 2462 MHz respectivemen...

Page 11: ...ety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca rpb Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High pow...

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

Page 13: ... If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct th...

Page 14: ...top of the LCD when the display is raised to its normal operating position Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information No other transmitter may be co located with this device except FCC ID CJ6PA3070WL or CJ6PA3171WL CD ROM DVD ROM Multi function Drive Safety Instructions CD ROM DVD ROM and multi function drives emp...

Page 15: ...e of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assume...

Page 16: ...ODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite InTouch Noteworthy and SelectBay are registered trademarks SelectServ is a trademark of Toshiba America In...

Page 17: ...of their respective companies Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org ...

Page 18: ...options 30 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 31 Making sure you have everything 31 Front with the display closed 32 Back 33 Right side 34 Left side 35 Front with the display open 37 Keyboard indicator lights 39 System indicator panel 40 CD DVD control buttons 41 Underside 42 Chapter 2 Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work 43 ...

Page 19: ...e display panel 56 Turning on the power 56 Activating the power on password 57 Using the TouchPad 58 Installing additional memory optional 60 Removing a memory module 66 Connecting an optional Slim SelectBay module 69 Hot swapping an optional Slim SelectBay module 69 Installing and locking an optional Slim SelectBay module 69 Removing an optional Slim SelectBay module 71 Connecting a mouse 74 Conn...

Page 20: ...ting your work 88 Using diskettes 89 Inserting and removing diskettes 89 Caring for diskettes 89 Backing up your files 90 Playing a CD or DVD 91 Components 92 CD DVD and Digital audio modes 93 Inserting a disc 93 Playing an audio CD 96 Playing a DVD 98 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CDs and DVDs 99 ...

Page 21: ...Hibernation 114 Using Standby 115 Going into Standby mode more quickly 116 Starting again from Standby 119 Toshiba s online resources 119 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 120 Toshiba s energy saver design 120 Running the computer on battery power 121 Power management 122 Charging the battery 122 Charging the RTC battery 124 Monitoring battery power 124 Determining remaining battery power 125 Conserving ...

Page 22: ...izing repositioning and hiding windows 147 Using the taskbar 148 Minimizing and maximizing windows 148 Resizing and moving windows 149 Lesson 8 Closing programs 151 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 151 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 151 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 152 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 154 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 156 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the ...

Page 23: ...nother computer 175 Transferring files using a parallel port connection 175 Getting help transferring files 176 Setting up a wireless connection 176 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray 176 Connecting to the Internet 176 An overview of using the Internet 178 The Internet 178 The World Wide Web 178 Internet Service Providers 179 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 179 Surf...

Page 24: ... PC Card supporting software 189 Inserting a PC Card 189 Removing a PC Card 190 Hot swapping a PC Card 191 Using SD cards 192 Inserting an SD card 192 Removing an SD card 193 Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities 194 TOSHIBA Accessibility 194 Fn esse 195 Starting Fn esse 196 Assigning a key to a program or document 197 Viewing existing key assignments 199 Changing or removing existing key assignments 199 Ho...

Page 25: ...that are easy to fix 223 Problems when you turn on the computer 225 The Windows operating system is not working 226 Using Startup options to fix problems 227 Internet problems 228 The Windows XP operating system can help you 228 Resolving a hardware conflict 229 A plan of action 229 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 230 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 232 Memory module problems 233 Pow...

Page 26: ...shiba s worldwide offices 257 Appendix A Hot Keys 260 Volume Mute 260 Instant password security 261 Without a password 261 With a password 261 Maintaining security when the battery isn t fully charged 262 Power usage mode 263 Standby mode 264 Hibernation mode 265 Display modes 266 Display brightness 267 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 267 Keyboard hot keys 267 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors ...

Page 27: ...ur 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 a...

Page 28: ...s 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 in...

Page 29: ...ITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic version of the user s guide Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com The Microsoft Windows operatin...

Page 30: ...ervice 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 223 ...

Page 31: ...ce 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 255 ...

Page 32: ...eps the display panel closed and locked To open the display panel slide the display latch and raise the panel The system indicator panel is a series of lights that glow when certain functions are being performed by the system For more information see System indicator panel on page 40 The volume control dial lets you adjust how loud the sound is on your computer To turn the volume up turn the dial ...

Page 33: ... is connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly The USB Universal Serial Bus ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals The S video port allows you to play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that ac...

Page 34: ...ible devices The i LINK port also known as the IEEE 1394 port allows transfers of large quantities of data between the computer and an external device such as a video camera Right side The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers The 3 5 mm microphone jack l...

Page 35: ...when the SD card is in use The modem port lets you use a standard RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line For more information see Connecting the modem to a phone line on page 101 The Slim SelectBay lets you use one of several optional Slim SelectBay modules For more information see Connecting an optional Slim SelectBay module on page 69 Left side Cooling ve...

Page 36: ...arge heavy object such as your desk The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card See Using PC Cards on page 189 for more information The PC Card ejection tabs release the PC Cards from the corresponding slot The USB Universal Serial Bus port allows you to connect a USB peripheral to your computer The infrared port allows cable free communication with ano...

Page 37: ...audio CDs The function keys when used with the Fn key activate several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 260 The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 83 Power button Screen Keyboard Primary control button Palm rest TouchPad Internet button TV button TOSHIBA Console button Speake...

Page 38: ...see System indicator panel on page 40 The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers The secondary control button located below the TouchPad acts like the secondary button on a mouse The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer The keyboard indicator lights provide information about various keyboard functions...

Page 39: ...in the direction of the arrow printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key The numeric mode light glows green when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key types the number printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key The caps lock light glows when the caps lock function is on...

Page 40: ...een when the computer is on The light flashes amber when the computer is in Standby mode The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It glows green when the battery is fully charged It glows amber while the battery is being charged It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged For more information on determining remaining...

Page 41: ...y audio CDs while the computer is turned off The mode button acts like a CD switch When this button is in digital mode pressing the play button launches Windows MediaTM Player When this button is in analog mode pressing the play button starts the sound system When pressing the mode button hold it down for several seconds until the CD DVD indicator light goes on The previous track button returns th...

Page 42: ...s permanent data storage device The Slim SelectBay release latch allows you to remove devices from the Slim SelectBay The CPU cooling fan keeps the central processing unit at a temperature suitable for optimum performance The battery pack contains the battery For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 128 The battery release latch secures the battery to the c...

Page 43: ...d 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 conditi...

Page 44: ...rn it back on contact your network administrator If the computer still does not operate refer to If you need further assistance on page 255 for additional technical assistance 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 ...

Page 45: ...our body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair 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...

Page 46: ... with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce...

Page 47: ...etch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant obj...

Page 48: ...ling liquids into the computer s keyboard If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard turn off the computer immediately Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive 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 th...

Page 49: ...p choices 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 will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connectio...

Page 50: ... 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 message Thank you 8 Click Finish to continue Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up to date with informati...

Page 51: ...tional memory optional on page 60 Connect a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 74 Connect a full size keyboard see Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse on page 185 Connect an external monitor see Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse on page 185 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 74 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 189 Install SD cards see Using SD cards on ...

Page 52: ...se drives hold 3 5 inch diskettes Sample external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the drive s cable to one of the computer s USB ports For more information about diskettes see Using diskettes on page 89 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical ou...

Page 53: ...ps 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 general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts DANGER Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect disconnect ...

Page 54: ... the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet If the electrical outlet is live the system indicator panel s AC power light glows green ...

Page 55: ...ug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 121 TECHNICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first...

Page 56: ... To avoid damaging the display panel don t force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Turning on the power 1 Make sure there are no media i e CD ROMs DVD ROMs diskettes in your computer s drives CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the t...

Page 57: ... up process in the future To activate the power on password 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console window appears 2 Click Security 3 Click User password 4 Follow the on screen instructions The password requirement becomes active the next time you turn on your computer When the feature is active you must enter the password during the power on process After typing your password press...

Page 58: ...To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you ve positioned you...

Page 59: ...hPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting by using the Fn F9 keys see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 267 You may also change the enable disable setting as follows 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse Properties The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The ...

Page 60: ...it is recommended that you use only compatible memory In the event original memory is replaced with invalid memory the system will beep and will not start up beyond the BIOS memory check A message will display If this occurs contact Toshiba s support center See Toshiba voice contact on page 256 HINT To purchase additional memory modules visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba com Your computer comes...

Page 61: ...is on You will need a standard Phillips No 1 screwdriver and a small flat head screwdriver to install a memory module CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition 1 If the computer is on turn it off See Turn Off or Shut down command on page 102 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 3 Open the display panel and remo...

Page 62: ...ts position by using a flat head screwdriver Starting at the left or right side carefully wedge the flat head screwdriver between the panel and the surrounding housing Grasp the end of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free 4 Remove the three screws that hold the keyboard in place and remove the keyboard retaining brace Removing the left keyboard screw ...

Page 63: ...center of the area exposed when the panel is removed NOTE Observe how the propeller shaped keyboard retaining brace is positioned before you remove it Store the brace with the screws for safekeeping Removing the right keyboard screw 5 Lift the keyboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer Lifting the keyboard ...

Page 64: ...er 2 4 1 Removing the keyboard exposes the two memory slots which are covered by a plastic sheet Locating the covered memory module slots 6 Lift but don t detach the plastic sheet to expose the memory slots Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots Covered memory slots ...

Page 65: ...built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 8 Insert the memory module in a slot and gently press it down into place Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of...

Page 66: ...the panel into corresponding slots at the base of the display and gently push down When the panel is properly positioned it will snap down into place 13 Reconnect any cables you removed 14 Turn on the computer To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory see Checking total memory on page 68 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory shut down the computer remove the keyboard a...

Page 67: ...st In either of the above cases the Standby configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds then turn the power on again 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Installing additional memory option...

Page 68: ...reful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 14 in Installing additional memory optional on page 60 Checking total memory When you add or remo...

Page 69: ... with a variety of functions An optional DVD ROM or multi function drive An optional hard disk drive Hot swapping an optional Slim SelectBay module One of the great things about optional Slim SelectBay modules is that you can replace one module with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the ...

Page 70: ...le in the computer as shown below until the release latch clicks Installing and locking the Slim SelectBay module To lock a Slim SelectBay module 1 Locate the Slim SelectBay lock screw and lock screw holes next to the Slim SelectBay release latch 2 Remove the Slim SelectBay lock screw from the hole for the unlocked position the hole closest to the back of the computer 3 Insert the screw in the adj...

Page 71: ...ose the display panel and turn the computer upside down 6 If the Slim SelectBay module is locked remove the Slim SelectBay lock screw from the hole for the locked position To locate the Slim SelectBay lock screw holes see Installing and locking an optional Slim SelectBay module on page 69 7 Slide the Slim SelectBay latch to the unlocked position 8 Grasp the module and slide it out 9 Replace the lo...

Page 72: ...al hard disk drive module in the Slim SelectBay you must first add the optional hard disk drive to its module To add the optional hard disk drive to its module 1 Slide the lock on the module to the unlocked position and open the module lid Opening the lid to the optional hard disk drive module 2 Insert the optional hard disk drive pushing it to ensure a firm connection ...

Page 73: ...2 4 1 Inserting the optional hard disk drive in its module 3 Close the module lid and slide the lock to the locked position Closing the module lid The module is ready to be inserted into the Slim SelectBay Please see Installing and locking an optional Slim SelectBay module on page 69 ...

Page 74: ...rt Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store NOTE Follow the manufacturer s instructions for connecting a USB printer to your computer Connecting a parallel printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable cable which may come with your parallel printer O...

Page 75: ...cted to your computer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later click Cancel Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Select Printers and Faxes The Prin...

Page 76: ... operating system recognizes it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual 5 If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer If you select Local printer check Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to anothe...

Page 77: ...ter HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference 10 To set up the printer to be the default printer for the operating system click Yes 11 Click Next The operating system prompts you to print a test page 12 If your printer is connected and turned on click Next To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page click N...

Page 78: ...f for a longer period power down the computer The Windows XP operating system uses the Shut down command to power down the computer if you are connected to a Windows network server domain server or the Turn Off command if you are not When the disk drive light on the system indicator panel is on don t turn off the power Doing so may damage your hard disk For more information see Powering down the c...

Page 79: ...y has ended the disk activity lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or visit ...

Page 80: ...art of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer ...

Page 81: ...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 122 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk a...

Page 82: ...cking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Consult your Windows XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities Always use the proper procedure to turn off the computer See Powering down the computer on page 102 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during...

Page 83: ...st passing over an area of the page The lowercase l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 7 8 9 Ins Del Home PgUp End PgDn Function keys Alt Alternate key Ctrl Control...

Page 84: ...rd Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run programmed functions when you press them Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons run specific functions on the computer Windows special keys Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system The Windows logo key opens the Start menu The Applica...

Page 85: ...omputer s keyboard Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode keyboard indicator light glows when the numeric overlay is on You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down...

Page 86: ...own Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor control overlay is on hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys To return to the cursor control overlay release Shift To turn off the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode ligh...

Page 87: ... you prefer to open the program first you have four options Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer 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 145 Saving your work Before you t...

Page 88: ...h choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name For information on how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 138 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 75 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one prin...

Page 89: ...Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot When the diskette is in place the eject button pops out To release a diskette from the drive push the eject button CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and d...

Page 90: ...diskettes away from sources of magnetism such as speakers and radios since these can destroy data Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive For those systems with a floppy disk drive you may back up file to a floppy disk as follows 1 Insert a diskette into the diskette...

Page 91: ...tware music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come with a DVD ROM or multi function drive HINT Your DVD R...

Page 92: ...rive The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM or multi function drive is on press the stop eject cont...

Page 93: ... All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control CD DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off and you press Play Pause If an audio CD is in the drive the system enters CD player mode and oper ates as a stand alone CD player If a DVD is in the drive the operating system starts and the DVD player starts The operating system starts the Toshiba Media Player starts and the digital audio files begi...

Page 94: ...p the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up Inserting a disc CAUTION Be careful not to touch the dri...

Page 95: ...ace Positioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Disc Spindle Correct position Incorrect position Incorrect position ...

Page 96: ...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 Sample Audio CD window The Windows Media Player window appears ...

Page 97: ...r 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 98: ...o view the contents of any CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive Wait for the disk disc activity light on the system indicator panel to turn off before opening the disc tray 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 d...

Page 99: ...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 sunlight ...

Page 100: ... disk disc activity light when you use the DVD ROM or multi function drive Do not press the eject button disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is flashing Doing so could damage the CD DVD or drive Setting up for communications To communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need The computer s modem A telephone line An Internet Service Provider ISP To conn...

Page 101: ...rade telephone line NOTE For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network remotely using the built in modem and a dial up connection For specific information about connecting to the local area network LAN or wide area network WAN consult your network administrator T...

Page 102: ... a low power mode Restart which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages TECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut dow...

Page 103: ...mand The Hibernation command powers off the computer but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you restart the computer the computer runs a self test loads the op...

Page 104: ...dby While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power If your computer is left in Standby mode for an extended period your computer could lose data When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off Shut down or Hibernation On restarting the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens all the programs and files you were using NOTE If ...

Page 105: ... Click Turn Off The computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer as follows 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut Down window appears Sample Shut down computer window 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer turns itself off ...

Page 106: ...ter by pressing the power button To do so you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window...

Page 107: ...u selected Normal you would click Details in the Running on batteries section The properties window for the option you selected appears If you selected the Normal option the Normal Properties window appears Sample Normal Power Properties window 6 Click the System Power Mode tab 7 Select Power Off for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the co...

Page 108: ... you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 10 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window 11 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again press and release th...

Page 109: ...ck Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click the Hibernate tab then click the Enable hibernate support check...

Page 110: ... follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Sample Turn off computer window with shift key held down to show Hibernate option 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate Hibernate only appears when the shift key is pressed The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off If you a...

Page 111: ...k Then the computer turns itself off Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode in three ways By pressing the power button By closing the display panel By pressing the hotkey combination Fn F4 To put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button and or closing the display you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Co...

Page 112: ...r Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 In the Running on batteries area click the Details button 5 Click the System Power Mode tab ...

Page 113: ...ibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel ...

Page 114: ...to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Hibernation To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you we...

Page 115: ...off computer The Turn off computer window appears Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Stand By The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer u...

Page 116: ...n Standby mode NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Standby mode in three ways By pressing the hot key combination Fn F3 By pressing the power button By closing the display panel To put the computer into Standby mode when...

Page 117: ...Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section The Normal Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab ...

Page 118: ...Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you close the display panel ...

Page 119: ...e the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Standby To start the computer from Standby mode press the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start the computer again by opening the display panel Toshiba s onlin...

Page 120: ...dby 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 121: ... 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 132 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a...

Page 122: ...are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use 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 ...

Page 123: ...tart charging immediately if The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that y...

Page 124: ...nd leave it turned on for 10 hours or longer NOTE The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when AC power is attached NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the ...

Page 125: ...time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel opens 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab then u...

Page 126: ... are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and other drives Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power such as a PC Card Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba s power saving optio...

Page 127: ... to the hard disk before shutting down Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low You can set multiple alarms Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Standby...

Page 128: ...areful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise impact the battery Do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery Do not remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory will be lost Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer via the Start menu See Using Turn Off or Shut down...

Page 129: ...129 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 1 Sliding the battery release latch Removing the battery Battery release latch ...

Page 130: ...hiba dealer Installing the battery 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu See Using Turn Off or Shut down on page 104 2 Remove all cables connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 4 Insert the battery until it is level with the rest of the computer s underside When the battery is properly secured the battery release latch snaps shut CAUTION Failure t...

Page 131: ...ge it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To r...

Page 132: ...operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light LED should glow green and the Battery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power li...

Page 133: ...tting 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 disposal of batteries If not check with your local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteri...

Page 134: ...8 375 ver 2 4 1 Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer ...

Page 135: ...pter 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 ...

Page 136: ... 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 i...

Page 137: ...you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help 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 progra...

Page 138: ...s and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Windows XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system Programs documents and other data are held in files These files can be grouped to...

Page 139: ...control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introduced you to the TouchPad which is your basic tool for moving around 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...

Page 140: ... 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 win...

Page 141: ... 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 th...

Page 142: ... 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 ba...

Page 143: ...ick the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 2 Click New then click Text Document The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted 3 To give your document a meaningful name type My New Doc txt and press Enter 4 Double click the My New Doc icon The operating system opens the ne...

Page 144: ...older 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 145: ...uble 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 bu...

Page 146: ...t 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 147: ... 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 repositio...

Page 148: ...all windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the 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 C...

Page 149: ...ows 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 t...

Page 150: ...he desktop Now that the windows are side by side you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs Experiment with different sizes and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work Sample Windows Explorer windows At this point you have two programs open on the desktop The ne...

Page 151: ... window Windows Explorer closes removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well 2 Close Paint and the My Computer window assuming it is still open by clicking the Close buttons for each program HINT Always save your work before you close a program 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 t...

Page 152: ...perating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog box Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box type c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 4 Type Calculator and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t...

Page 153: ...XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 1 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 154: ...ars 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 155: ...ties 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 156: ...p 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 compu...

Page 157: ... 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 for this function to work Continue with the next lesson to finish cleaning up the desktop Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Ea...

Page 158: ...on 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 icon disappears as you drop it on the Recycle Bin 3 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The operating system opens the Recycle Bin window Notice that all the icons you dropped on the Recycle Bin...

Page 159: ...he Recycle Bin To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu Click Yes to confirm that you are sure HINT Empty the Recycle Bin periodically Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to...

Page 160: ...esson teaches you how to use some of the Help and Support features in Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support Center The Windows XP operating system has a Help and Support facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The operatin...

Page 161: ...index 3 Type pictures in the Type in the keyword to find text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed When you type the letter p the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them Creating pictures using Paint looks promising 4 Double click Creating pictures using Paint Help opens a topic s...

Page 162: ...nter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the online tours and tutorials Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience the Windows XP Tours and Tutorials collection is a good place to start If you are not familiar with the Windows XP operating system start with Windows XP Preview Learning about t...

Page 163: ...ick Take the Windows XP tour Lesson 15 Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the Windows XP operating system shut down your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer This lesson teaches you how to shut down the operating system and turn off your computer To let the o...

Page 164: ...rating System Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 1 2 Click Turn Off or Shut down The computer shuts down There are other ways to shut down your computer For more information see Powering down the computer on page 102 ...

Page 165: ...d enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect ...

Page 166: ...hat 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 Uni...

Page 167: ...ck 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 ...

Page 168: ...ort Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can 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 com...

Page 169: ...window appears 2 Select the Tools menu then click Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears Sample Folder Options dialog 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 ...

Page 170: ...ines all in the window of your choice Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Sample toolbar locations Address bar Standard buttons ...

Page 171: ...em 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 b...

Page 172: ...ow 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 connec...

Page 173: ...mputer 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 oper...

Page 174: ... Modem options box 11 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line NOTE For more detailed information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem...

Page 175: ...e amount of information between computers you need a physical connection and a synchronization program You can use the Windows XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization program that transfers data using a cable connected to the computers parallel ports Transferring files using a parallel port connection To transfer files using the computers parallel port you need a LapLink compatible parallel ...

Page 176: ...to systems with the optional Wi Fi feature When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module your computer may display a PC Card icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed You can use the system tray s PC Card icon to turn off your Wi Fi Mini PCI module However you will need to restart your c...

Page 177: ...ting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission After your Internet connection has been made start your Web browser If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Using a modem If you re using a modem you connect the modem to one...

Page 178: ... about the Internet see Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet on page 142 The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers conne...

Page 179: ...is preinstalled on your system is automatically configured so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s...

Page 180: ...nstantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and ...

Page 181: ...ing a TV to your computer To view a DVD movie or Windows presentation in full screen mode on your television you need an S video cable You must purchase the cable 1 Connect one end of the S video cable to the S video port on your computer and the other end to the appropriate jack on your television For the location of the S video port see the section entitled Back on page 33 2 Press the TV button ...

Page 182: ...n external device In this instance there is an alternative way in which you can manually set the display for external viewing 1 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Properties window appears 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Click the Advanced button The Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go window appears Sample Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce4 420 window ...

Page 183: ...our computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav prono...

Page 184: ...click the Stop button 5 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 6 To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording settings The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Soun...

Page 185: ...quate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor external fu...

Page 186: ...lay Properties dialog box appears Sample Display Properties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 then click Apply The screen blinks momentarily while the settings are adjusted 4 The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you want to keep the settings 5 Click Yes 6 To change the settings back repeat steps 2 through...

Page 187: ...eatedly until the setting you want takes effect This hot key cycles through the display output settings in the following order Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously Other external video device only 2 Release the Fn key TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these setti...

Page 188: ...e external video device such as an SVGA monitor is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution only part of the desktop will appear on the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it If you use the display hot key Fn F5 to change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area resolution set ...

Page 189: ... and other functions that require a larger card You can install one of these cards Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2 01 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and ...

Page 190: ...erting the PC Card For more information see Hot swapping a PC Card on page 191 2 Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the desired slot 3 Align the card connectors with the desired PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place Inserting a PC Card CAUTION To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer don t force the c...

Page 191: ...ponding PC Card slot to extend the button Removing a PC Card 4 Press the extended eject button so the card pops out slightly 5 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Hot swapping a PC Card One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any ti...

Page 192: ... a scanner or digital camera to your computer Before removing a PC Card shut it down by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it Using SD cards Your computer supports the use of SD Secure Digital memory input output cards The cards can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digit...

Page 193: ...lick the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your SD card 3 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 4 Lift the side of the computer where the card is located grasp the card and pull it straight out Removing an SD card ...

Page 194: ...stem details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Accessibility Fn esse Hotkey utility Toshiba Console TOSHIBA Power Saver Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneou...

Page 195: ... Accessibility 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Select Toshiba Utilities then select Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 3 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option 5 Click Apply then click OK The function is now active Fn esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ...

Page 196: ...Fn key combination to Open a Windows program Open a file in its associated Windows program Display a customized folder of Windows programs and or files from which to choose The system also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse To access Fn esse click Start All Progra...

Page 197: ...drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard you wish assigned 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add...

Page 198: ... display the Add Edit Command window then complete these steps Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information Click OK 4 To make a popup assignment select Popup to display the Application Explorer window then complete these steps Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer wi...

Page 199: ... each key is assigned To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type window 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment 3 To remove the key assignm...

Page 200: ...ccess to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings You can normally access the TOSHIBA Console in two ways Press the TOSHIBA Console button located above your keyboard Use the Start menu If you use the latter do the following 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console wind...

Page 201: ...atures Customize Your Computer Security Customize Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management See Power Management on page 202 TOSHIBA Button Controls See TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 205 Mouse properties Hotkey assignment See Fn esse on page 195 Toshiba Hardware See Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 206 ...

Page 202: ...wer Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Console 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button 2 Click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears ...

Page 203: ...modes or create and use your own customized mode The preset modes cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode Full Power You can create other AC po...

Page 204: ...u need a customized mode create a new mode with the properties you require The DVD Playback mode applies only when the WinDVD program is playing Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes 2 Click Create copy 3 A new mode appears with the title Copy Name where Name is the title of the mode you copied Delete this title type in the name for your new power mode then press Enter Cust...

Page 205: ...de in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here if you wish TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to enable or disable the TOSHIBA Console and Internet buttons and the programs associated with them Those buttons are located just above the function keys at the top of the keyboard To access these controls 1 In the TOSHIBA Console window click TOSHIBA Butt...

Page 206: ...ns tab 3 Check the boxes for the TOSHIBA Console button and or the Internet button 4 Under Select a Program make the desired selections 5 Click Apply then click OK Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it In the TOSHIBA Console click the Toshiba Hardware icon ...

Page 207: ...ou to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the F12 key or the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device by pressing the right or left arrow keys or the F12 key Then press the Enter key NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must pre...

Page 208: ...s you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Lets you enable or disable LAN features General Shows the BIOS version and allows you to set BIOS defaults Password Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power on process and for instant security Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the printer port type Choose the desired tab ...

Page 209: ...our computer is connected to AC power For systems with a DVD ROM or multi function 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...

Page 210: ...to do Sample DVD Drive Window NOTE If you wish to have WinDVD run automatically select Play DVD movie using WinDVD then select the Always do the selected action checkbox This checkbox is unchecked by default To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD The WinDVD player window opens ...

Page 211: ...Sample WinDVD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD slider bar location The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward through the DVD content Move the slider bar to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward ...

Page 212: ...shortcut menu by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays Once a DVD is playing the counter di...

Page 213: ... explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD you are ready to play the disc Using the control panel you can play a DVD from the beginning or move to a desired location then begin playing Sample WinDVD control panel with expanded view for showing advanced features Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Play starts di...

Page 214: ...to play the movie in fast reverse Move it further downward to increase reverse speed Placing the slider in the center or clicking Play plays the DVD at normal speed None Pause pauses disc playback Resume playback by clicking Play spacebar Step backward steps backward in the playback one frame at a time None TimeControl click to increase playback speed None Clock enables you to select and control p...

Page 215: ... starts fast reverse movie playback R Fast Forward starts fast forward movie playback F Previous Chapter skip to the previous chapter in the movie PgUp Next Chapter skip to the next chapter in the movie PgDn Title Menu opens the title menu of the inserted DVD T Eject ejects the disk If the disk is still playing this button stops play before the disk is ejected E Click this To do this Or use keyboa...

Page 216: ...ed features on page 218 Capture opens the Capture browser which enables you to capture still images of a movie 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 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 Click this To do this Or use ...

Page 217: ... in the video window Repeat shows the current media loop settings including repeat chapter repeat title loop or no repeat Ctrl B Volume click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume Shift increases Shift decreases Playlist displays the Playlist menu For more information on playlists please see Using playlists on page 218 Stop stops playback Restart the movie by clicki...

Page 218: ...be available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the open subpanel button on the WinDVD main control panel Select from the following options Navigation Language Display Color and Audio effect Sample WinDVD showing open subpanel button and expanded control panel Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports Dependin...

Page 219: ...omized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time NOTE Some audio and video formats are not supported Creating a Playlist To create a new playlist 1 Open the playlist menu by clic...

Page 220: ...d then OK to confirm your selection 6 After adding all the files you want to include in the new playlist click Save List The Save As dialog appears 7 Browse to the folder where you want to save your playlist name the playlist then click Save Playlist files are saved with the file extension plf The playlist can be reopened and played Playing a Playlist After creating a new playlist you can open it ...

Page 221: ... panel on page 212 to locate the playlist button Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select Open Playlist from the menu Sample Open Playlist dialog 3 Locate the playlist you wish to open then click Open The Playlist window appears 4 Click Load List to open the saved playlists 5 Browse to the playlist you want to open then click Open and WinDVD displays the playlist ...

Page 222: ...222 WinDVD Getting Help 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 1 Getting Help Click the Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD Click the Close button to exit WinDVD ...

Page 223: ...olve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the f...

Page 224: ...ctions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 102 Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the...

Page 225: ...uter starts but when you press a key nothing happens You probably have a software or resource conflict To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously then select Shutdown and Restart Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 229 The c...

Page 226: ... to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP mes...

Page 227: ...rtup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Se...

Page 228: ...w try later My browser can t find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can t find a site I bookmarked...

Page 229: ...y using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains...

Page 230: ... as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time NOTE Some of the IRQs may be shared by multiple devices This is called IRQ sharing and is normal Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in...

Page 231: ... connect 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 232 Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device ...

Page 232: ...Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools 2 Double click the Computer Management icon 3 In the left pane click Device Manager 4 Select the specific device from the device category 5 In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device ...

Page 233: ...device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM multi function and diskette drive and other power using functions The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present Click troubleshooting A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help M...

Page 234: ...check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or ...

Page 235: ... not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Tr...

Page 236: ...ou 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 ...

Page 237: ... F7 If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Make sure the display choice is not set for the built in screen only The scre...

Page 238: ...ent settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears 2 Click Properties then click the Settings tab 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is...

Page 239: ...t finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check and click Properties The drive s properties box appears 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking ...

Page 240: ...You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette aga...

Page 241: ...Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side up Press the disc down until it locks on the spindle Close the drive tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject bu...

Page 242: ...affect its reliability Silver colored CD ROMs are the most reliable followed by gold colored CD ROM Green colored CD ROMs are the least reliable WinDVD problems general issues WinDVD has been configured to provide optimum performance and quality based upon your system s available resources Changes made to the system or its configuration may impact the playback performance of the WinDVD player WinD...

Page 243: ...nfiguration Also if you change your operating system check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware for example the graphics card and software drivers must support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD Slow playback performance DVD playback is a resource intensive application Other applications and or changes t...

Page 244: ...ovie 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 WinDVD error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error messag...

Page 245: ...the audio card or audio compo nent within the system The problem may be one of the following The audio card is faulty There is a problem with the audio driver Check installation of the sound card drivers WinDVD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit There are not enough sys tem resources to play the DVD at the selected s...

Page 246: ...blem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support This is usually a rare title specific problem There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD ROM or multi function drive Play back cannot continue The DVD ROM or multi function drive failed to authenticate authorize playback of the DVD disc There may be a problem with the DVD ROM or multi function drive Try to play ano...

Page 247: ... of WinDVD Use DVD content from the appropriate region If appli cable on your system refer to the Help file for how to change the Region Code Permission to play is denied Please check the Parental Control setting The Parental Control set ting of WinDVD is lower than the Parental Control level of the content being played Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized Change the Parental Con trol level ...

Page 248: ...just the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature This file appears to contain unsupported data Please refer to the Sup ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be found This may be caused by one of the following No disc in the DVD...

Page 249: ...er attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation ...

Page 250: ...e card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties window appears 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button...

Page 251: ...n on the System tray 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems For more information see Directing the disp...

Page 252: ...inter drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 75 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints c...

Page 253: ...am It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem guide for information on how to change these settings TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive...

Page 254: ... copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you...

Page 255: ... information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer or authorized Toshiba representative from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for curre...

Page 256: ... involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site comp...

Page 257: ... Scribona Danmark A S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimäentie 14 P O Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland France Toshiba Systèmes France S A 7 Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S A 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece Hungary Technotrade Kft Szerencs utca 202 1147 ...

Page 258: ...xico DF Tel 5249 6500 Morocco C B I 22 Rue de Béthune Casablanca Morocco The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Norway Scribona Norge A S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P O Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Papua New Guinea Fujitsu PNG Pty Ltd P O Box 4952 Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea Poland TECHMEX S A ul Partyzant...

Page 259: ...o 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 Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 United States Th...

Page 260: ...on with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones ...

Page 261: ...een to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a tas...

Page 262: ...re activating the password feature To set up a password with a screen saver go to Windows XP help for instructions 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 In the Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics Follow the steps listed in the Windows help to set up your password protected screen saver ...

Page 263: ...usage pop up win dow and cycles through the battery save modes The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Play back and Presentation Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only ...

Page 264: ...puter into Standby mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode Click the check box to prevent the message box appearing in future Sample standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 115 ...

Page 265: ... enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode Click the check box to prevent the message box appearing in future Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key has no effect For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 108 ...

Page 266: ...key does not function while WinDVD is playing 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 internal display panel to match...

Page 267: ...htness Fn The Fn F7 hot key increases the screen brightness Fn This hot key disables or enables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 58 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off ...

Page 268: ... 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 269: ... 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 270: ...n table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Mus...

Page 271: ...s simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives in...

Page 272: ... needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not i...

Page 273: ... read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information characte...

Page 274: ...he computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati...

Page 275: ...speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the control button or mouse button rapidly ...

Page 276: ... to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The secti...

Page 277: ...tes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for lon...

Page 278: ...o passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 ...

Page 279: ... or more logical drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM...

Page 280: ...d to start the computer Compare system disk 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 Examples of operating systems are Windo...

Page 281: ...h the device pointing device Any device such as a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system applic...

Page 282: ...read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S SCSI SCSI is the acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect s...

Page 283: ...disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U Universal Serial Bus USB USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals upload To send a file to...

Page 284: ...ty Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 802 11b or 802 11a b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 285: ...2 conserving power 126 disposal 133 installing 128 light 40 125 monitoring power 125 not charging 235 power usage mode 263 release latch 42 remaining power 125 removing 128 RTC real time clock 121 124 setting alarms 127 buttons CD player 97 CD DVD controls 38 41 DVD ROM drive eject 92 Internet 38 mode 41 next track 41 PC Card eject 36 play pause 41 power 37 previous track 41 primary control 38 sec...

Page 286: ...port modem default 173 comfort chair 45 lighting 46 work habits 47 command Hibernation 103 Shut down 102 Standby 104 Turn Off 102 communications cable free 36 programs 100 setting up 100 system resources 230 via modem 101 compact discs inserting 94 problem solving 242 removing 98 99 computer cleaning 79 lock 79 moving 79 non system disk or disk error message 226 not accessing disk drives 225 place...

Page 287: ...7 179 Disk Defragmenter 239 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 240 missing files trouble accessing a disk 239 running slow 239 disk drive indicator light 40 disk disc activity light 100 diskette drive 52 89 can t insert a diskette 240 can t read a diskette 240 external 52 diskettes caring for 89 cleaning 89 copying files to 90 inserting and removing 89 display doesn tlooknormal flickers 237 2...

Page 288: ...ecking 239 external diskette drive 52 external monitor connecting 172 185 not working 238 external speakers 185 F FAT File Allocation Table 239 files 138 backing up 82 90 copying to diskette 90 printing 88 saving 81 87 transferring 175 Fn key 86 assigning functions 197 Fn esse 196 assigning keys 197 change remove key assignments 199 drag and drop 197 keyboard 196 starting 196 usingkeyboardorpointi...

Page 289: ...battery 128 Slim SelectBay module 69 Internal mode 238 Internet 178 bookmarked site not found 228 button 38 chat rooms 180 connecting to 176 news groups 180 overview 178 slow connection 228 URL address not found 228 Internet Service Provider ISP 179 IRQ Interrupt Request 230 J jacks headphone 34 microphone 34 K keyboard 37 83 character keys 83 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 83 84 cursor control overlay 86 e...

Page 290: ...tting port to default settings 173 upgrading 173 modem using 101 modes Hibernation 103 Standby 104 module installing a Slim SelectBay 69 removing a Slim SelectBay 71 modules Slim SelectBay 69 monitor connecting 172 185 not working 237 port 34 mouse connecting 74 moving the computer 79 multi function drive 100 can t access disc 241 drive tray won t open 241 eject button 92 manual eject hole button ...

Page 291: ... Management 202 running on batteries 204 power off guidelines 78 power usage mode 126 powering down the computer 102 options 102 power on password 57 precautions 47 presentations viewing on television set 181 previous track button 41 primary button 58 primary control button 38 printer Add Printer Wizard 75 problem solving 252 printing a file 88 problem solving AC power 234 accessing disk drives 22...

Page 292: ...r 243 multi function drive tray doesn t eject 241 no sound 248 non system disk or disk error 226 240 PC Card 249 checklist 250 error occurs 251 hot swapping fails 251 not recognized 251 slots appear dead 250 Plug and Play 231 power and batteries 234 printer 252 program not responding 223 program not working properly 240 screen doesnot look right flickers 237 238 Slim SelectBay 241 system resources...

Page 293: ...etting up AC adapter 52 communications 100 computer 43 49 date and time 156 printer 75 shortcut creating 151 menu 140 Shut down using 104 Shut down command 102 Slim 35 Slim SelectBay 35 activity light 41 can t remove a module 241 connecting a module 69 inserting hard disk drive in module 72 installing a module 69 latch 42 removing a module 71 Sometimes 238 sound wav files 183 problem solving 248 s...

Page 294: ...iles 175 transferring information between computers 175 traveling tips 133 Turn Off using 104 Turn Off command 102 Turn Off methods 106 turning computer on off 37 56 turning off the computer 78 tutorials 162 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 166 179 uploading 180 URL Uniform Resource Locator 166 179 USB Universal Serial Bus port 33 36 USB mouse connecting 74 using modem 101 PC Cards 189 Wi Fi 176 uti...

Page 295: ...bjects 158 resizingormovingwindows147 148 149 special features 165 starting programs 145 System Restore 159 tours and tutorials 162 Turn Off 163 WinDVD advanced features 218 control panel 212 controls are disabled 242 error messages 244 help 222 not functioning properly 244 performance is poor 242 243 playlists 218 slider location bar 211 slow playback 243 starting 210 video content poor 244 video...

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