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Introduction

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Service options

Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its 
SelectServ

® 

warranty programs. For more information, visit 

Toshiba’s Web site at 

Toshiba.com.

If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see 

“If 

Something Goes Wrong” on page 209

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Summary of Contents for 5005-S504

Page 1: ...5Series User sGuide If you need assistance VirtualTechTM http virtualtech toshiba com InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 209 in this guide ...

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

Page 3: ...terference 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 t...

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: ...valence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of an...

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

Page 8: ...FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular inst...

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

Page 10: ...he owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2001 by Toshiba Ame...

Page 11: ...R OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite Noteworthy SelectServ InTouch and Fn Esse are registered trademarks VirtualTech SecureSleep and FreedomWare are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Microsoft Windows Direct...

Page 12: ...rmation This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org ...

Page 13: ... options 26 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 27 Making sure you have everything 27 Front with the display closed 28 Back 29 Right side 30 Left side 31 Front with the display open 33 Keyboard indicator panel 35 System indicator panel 36 CD DVD control buttons 37 Underside 38 Chapter 2 Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 ...

Page 14: ...y limitations 52 Connecting an external diskette drive 53 Using an external keyboard 53 Connecting the AC adapter 53 Charging the battery 55 Using the computer for the first time 56 Opening the display panel 56 Turning on the power 56 Activating the power on password 58 Using the TouchPad 59 Setting up your software 60 Setting up a printer 61 Setting up the fax function 63 Turning off the computer...

Page 15: ...a CD or DVD 78 Drive components and control buttons 78 CD DVD control buttons 80 CD DVD control and Digital audio control 81 Inserting a disc 83 Playing an audio CD 85 Playing a DVD 86 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 87 Removing a disc with the computer on 87 Removing a disc with the computer off 88 Caring for CDs and DVDs 88 Using the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive 89 Setting up...

Page 16: ...wer 100 Using additional batteries 101 Battery safety precautions 101 Maximizing battery life 102 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC battery 104 Monitoring battery power 105 Determining remaining battery power 105 Conserving battery power 106 What to do when the battery runs low 107 Setting battery alarms 107 Changing the main battery 108 Removing the battery fro...

Page 17: ...w the Windows XP Operating System 129 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 129 Finding your way around the desktop 130 Windows XP file system 132 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 133 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 137 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 138 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 139 Lesson 6 Starting programs 140 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 142 ...

Page 18: ...ng the taskbar 161 Changing desktop and browsing style 162 Personalizing individual windows 163 Customizing window toolbars 163 Displaying information about each folder 165 Using your computer at the office 167 Exchanging data with another computer 167 Setting up for communications 167 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 169 Connecting your computer to a network 169 Setting up a wireless conn...

Page 19: ...usting recording quality 180 Using external speakers or headphones 181 Using PC Cards 182 PC Card supporting software 182 Inserting PC Cards 183 Removing PC Cards 184 Hot swapping 184 Using SmartMedia cards 185 Inserting a SmartMedia card 185 Removing a SmartMedia card 186 Using Secure Digital cards 186 Inserting a Secure Digital card 187 Removing a Secure Digital card 187 Chapter 8 WinDVD 2000 18...

Page 20: ...ng the color balance 207 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD 208 Getting help 208 Exiting WinDVD 208 Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong 209 Problems that are easy to fix 209 Problems when you turn on the computer 211 The Windows operating system is not working 212 Using Startup options to fix problems 213 Internet problems 214 The Windows XP operating system can help you 214 Resolving a hardw...

Page 21: ...9 Contacting Toshiba 239 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 241 Appendix A Hot Keys 245 Volume Mute 245 Instant password security 246 Without a password 246 With a password 246 Power usage mode 247 Stand By mode 248 Hibernation mode 249 Display modes 250 Display brightness 251 Enabling a wireless device 251 Keyboard hot keys 252 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 253 USA and Canada 253 United Kingdom...

Page 22: ...22 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 1 2 Contents Index 273 ...

Page 23: ...r the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system This guide contains information on both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with the computer This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a ...

Page 24: ... 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 instru...

Page 25: ...in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs Toshiba Accessories Information which lists accessories available from...

Page 26: ...Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at Toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 209 ...

Page 27: ...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 239 ...

Page 28: ... turns the computer s wireless antenna on or off The infrared port allows cable free communication with another device such as a computer or printer that has a compatible infrared port The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked To open the display panel slide the display latch to the right and raise the panel Display latch Optional wireless Infrared antenna on off switch port ...

Page 29: ... sounds when the computer is hooked up to an external audio source The 3 5 mm video audio line out jack allows you to play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts audio video inputs The DC IN jack is where you plug in the AC adapter 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...

Page 30: ...e DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive enables you to play high resolution full screen videos at up to 30 frames per second You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD ROMs and play audio CDs The manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray when the computer is off CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer ...

Page 31: ...rnal speakers NOTE The S PDIF Sony Phillips Digital Interface Digital Optical out is compatible with Dolby 3D digital sound The 3 5 mm microphone in jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone Left side The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable to your computer to secure it to a large heavy object such as your desk Security lock slot Smar...

Page 32: ...d Secure Digital card drive LEDs light emitting diodes flash when those drives are in use The Secure Digital card slot holds a highly secure stamp size flash memory card with capacities of 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB and 128 MB The card can be used with a variety of digital I O input output products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc The SmartMedia card s...

Page 33: ...ent system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 245 The TouchPadTM enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger The Primary control button next to the TouchPad acts like the primary button on a mouse The Secondary control button next to the TouchPad acts like the secondary button on a mouse Screen Speaker Function keys Keyboard Palm rest CD DVD control buttons System S...

Page 34: ...tor panel on page 36 The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images For more information on your viewing options see Your computer s video modes on page 255 or see Display modes on page 250 The Internet button turns on the computer and launches your default Internet browser The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about various keyboard...

Page 35: ... the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key types the number printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key Caps lock light The light on the Caps lock key glows when the Caps lock is on For more information see Ov...

Page 36: ... is being charged It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged For more information on determining remaining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 105 The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is being accessed The disc disk activity light flashes green when the diskette drive the DVD ROM or the DVD RO...

Page 37: ...us track button returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc The next track button causes the disc player to skip to the following track on the disc NOTE If you have set a password for logging onto your system your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to play a CD or DVD The Sub LCD is a CD display that shows the track number and remaining playing time...

Page 38: ...ory slot cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 46 for detailed information The battery cover provides access to the battery module which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 108 The battery release latch s...

Page 39: ...39 Finding Your Way Around Underside 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 1 2 The hard disk drive cover protects the computer s hard disk drive ...

Page 40: ...nd designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating conditi...

Page 41: ... correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consu...

Page 42: ...ess chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the flo...

Page 43: ...tion the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a ...

Page 44: ...n Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of th...

Page 45: ...mputer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you rece...

Page 46: ...nect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 50 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 182 Installing additional memory optional Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in 128 MB and 256 MB modules There are two...

Page 47: ...ff the computer 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 4 Remove the battery 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the empty memory slot Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Expansion memory slot ...

Page 48: ... static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector unt...

Page 49: ...he screws and tighten them 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 14 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory Click Start then click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click System The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory turn off the computer remove the memory...

Page 50: ...can accommodate only a USB compatible mouse To connect a mouse plug the mouse cable into one of the computer s USB ports Connecting a printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer You can purchase on...

Page 51: ...e by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on thecomputer Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 While holding down Fn press F5 repeate...

Page 52: ...o match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher Display limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device If the 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 f...

Page 53: ...onnect the cable to one of the computer s USB ports For more information about diskettes see Using diskettes on page 75 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer provided that keyboard is USB compatible To connect a keyboard attach its cable to one of the computer s USB ports Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to powe...

Page 54: ...nect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the back of the computer Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet Power cable AC adapter ...

Page 55: ...for any damage in such cases Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer you must charge it Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable The on off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it is cha...

Page 56: ...for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Opening the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel don t force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the di...

Page 57: ...he power button NOTE When you turn on the computer for the first time don t turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The AC power light glows when the computer is connected to an external power source The battery light Glows amber while the battery is being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an exter...

Page 58: ...required to complete the powering up process in the future To activate the power on password 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console window appears For more information see TOSHIBA Console on page 119 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 th...

Page 59: ...to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you d like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right...

Page 60: ...s the primary button twice in rapid succession The function of the secondary button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse button Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the operating system guides you through several essential steps to set up your...

Page 61: ...nty Extensions and Upgrades This step provides important information from Microsoft Sign up for Internet access This step guides you through signing up for a new Internet account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing Internet account Completing installation Upon completion you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer Setting up a printer If you star...

Page 62: ...ater click Cancel Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a Printer The Add Printer Wizard window appears ...

Page 63: ... help you tell the difference Setting up the fax function Your system s auto receive fax function default setting is disabled To enable the function you must first set up the fax capability 1 Click Start Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears 2 Click the Set up faxing option in the top left corner 3 Follow the on screen instructions To enable the fax function 1 Click Start Printe...

Page 64: ... though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take several hours to recharge the main battery Guidelines for turning off the computer To leave the computer off for a longer period use the Windows Turn Off command Alternatively use Hibernation mode to save the system settings to the hard disk If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network...

Page 65: ...ding cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive in use lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTI...

Page 66: ...orthy computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot located on the left side of the computer then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is ...

Page 67: ...the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 107 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk...

Page 68: ...r computer perform at its optimal level Before turning off the computer always use the Turn Off command unless you want to use Stand By or Hibernation mode as described in Powering down the computer on page 91 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its turn off procedure If you don t let it turn off normally details such as new icon positions may be lost...

Page 69: ...es only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Function keys F1 through F12...

Page 70: ...n key has the same function as the secondary or right mouse control button Overlay keys Sample keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Windows logo key Application key End 8 U I O P J K L M 4 5...

Page 71: ...you use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when t...

Page 72: ...rd it has fewer keys Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard For further information and instructions see Assigning a key to a program or document on page 116 TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to some common functions When the default setting is active the TOSHIBA Console ...

Page 73: ...s tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 140 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette This is one of the most important rules of computing NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Stand By command in case the battery discharges before you r...

Page 74: ...nformation on how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 132 Printing your work Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 61 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the a...

Page 75: ...ox 3 Click OK to print Using diskettes The 3 5 inch external diskette drive lets you use high density 1 44 MB diskettes for data transfer and storage Sample external diskette drive The diskette activity light glows while the drive is being accessed Eject button Diskette activity light ...

Page 76: ...skette or the drive To access your diskette contents 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Double click the 3 1 2 Floppy A drive The diskette contents appear Caring for diskettes Store your diskettes properly to protect them and keep them clean If a diskette is dirty clean it with a soft cloth moistened in water Do not use cleaning fluids Never slide back the protective metal cover Never touch th...

Page 77: ...ying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive Copying to a diskette 1 Insert a diskette into the external diskette drive 2 Click Start The Start menu appears 3 Click My Computer The My Computer window appears 4 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 5 Double click the folder that contains the file the...

Page 78: ...ovies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus The computer can play high resolution video at up to 30 frames per second NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery power You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as lis...

Page 79: ...age the disc or the drive The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive is on press...

Page 80: ...e button for four seconds When the mode button is locked you cannot switch between the CD DVD and digital audio modes To unlock the mode button press and hold it for four seconds The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The next track button skips to the following track on the disc The Sub LCD is a display screen that shows mode status and battery level of the computer ...

Page 81: ...use if currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing and ejects it You can eject a disc by pressing the stop eject button twice Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is turned on CD DVD control and Digital audio control The following chart describes CD DVD control and Digital audio control Status Display ON Welcome ...

Page 82: ...D 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 Digital Audio Data begins to play CD player mode and you press the mode button DVD ROM drive power turns off OS is run ning and you press Play Pause If a CD is in the drive the Windows MediaTM Player starts and the CD begins to play If a DVD is in ...

Page 83: ... Control 1 If the computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Pressing the eject button The disc tray partially opens CAUTION To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disk activity light is off before opening the disc tray 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust CAUTIO...

Page 84: ... underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place 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 Disc Spindle Correct position Incorrect position Incorre...

Page 85: ... close the disc tray Depending on your default setting your CD player will be either the Windows MediaTM Player or the TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER For information on how to set the default please see TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 121 To access the Windows MediaTM Player click Start then click Windows Media Player Sample Windows MediaTM Player screen Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume Pla...

Page 86: ...CD controls The CD players control panels works much like ordinary compact disc players To stop the CD click the Stop button To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button on the CD Player control panel Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter devoted to using WinDVDTM For information about how to play back a DVD see WinDVD 2000 on page 188 Rewind Stop Pause Play Fast forward Previo...

Page 87: ...ter on CAUTION Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive Wait for the disk 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 disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover CAUTION If t...

Page 88: ... close the drive 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 or extreme heat or cold To clean a di...

Page 89: ...Check the disc disk activity light when you use the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Do not press the eject button disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could damage the CD DVD or drive Setting up for communications To communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need The computer s modem A telephone line A communications program To conne...

Page 90: ...s Actual data transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port on the back of the computer Connecting the internal modem 2 Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network locall...

Page 91: ...ompletely When you start up again the computer runs a self test and loads the operating system You must open any programs and files you want to use Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off No power is used while the computer is turned off This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time Restarting from Turn Off uses the most time and battery power When ...

Page 92: ...nation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Stand By because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of memory When starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using Stand By command The Stand By command puts the computer into a power saving mode Stand By holds the current s...

Page 93: ...ms and files you were using TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the drive in use lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Using Turn Off To turn off the computer 1 Click Start select Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer box appears Sample T...

Page 94: ...u first need to turn on the feature in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 4 In the Running on batteries area click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab The following screen appears Sample System power mode settings 5 Select Shutdown for the...

Page 95: ...ply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 8 Click OK 9 Click OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 124 Starting again after Turn Off To start the computer up again press and hold the power button until the on off light changes ...

Page 96: ...panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn it on in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 4 In the Running on batteries area click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab 5 Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press...

Page 97: ...ick OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 124 Starting again from Hibernation mode To start the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button until the on off light turns green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can...

Page 98: ...tton or closing the display panel To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 4 In the Running on batteries area click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab 5 Select Stand By for the option...

Page 99: ... 9 Click OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 124 Starting again from Stand By To start the computer from Stand By mode press and hold the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Stand By mode by closing the display panel yo...

Page 100: ... Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable lithium ion Li ion high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outle...

Page 101: ...utions Never try to disassemble a battery Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could destroy it causing the release of toxic fumes Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery will cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to the battery or the computer Never incine...

Page 102: ... battery Avoid leaving the computer plugged in and unused for more than a few hours Overcharging the main battery may shorten its life If you are not going to use the computer for a long period of time remove the battery Alternate between batteries if you have a spare Make sure your computer is turned off or in Hibernation mode when you are replacing the battery Store spare batteries in a cool dry...

Page 103: ...ry charger from Toshiba s Web site at toshibaaccessories com Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE The battery may take longer to charge with many applications open...

Page 104: ...e RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug in the computer and leave it turned off for at least 24 hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while...

Page 105: ...emaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel opens 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 4 Choose the Power Save Mode...

Page 106: ...y charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and other drives Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power such as a PC Card Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatu...

Page 107: ... you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low You can set multiple alarms Each alarm ca...

Page 108: ...er source or install a charged battery NOTE If your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often CAUTION When handling a battery be careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Going into Hibernation mode...

Page 109: ...of the computer Sliding the battery out 6 With the battery release latch pulled toward you use the adjacent half oval finger slot nearby to gently pull the battery cover free WARNING If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 111 ...

Page 110: ...re a good connection 2 Place the charged battery into the battery cover so that the label is against the inside of the battery cover and the side terminals face away from the battery release latch 3 Press the battery cover latches upward 4 With the battery release latch pulled toward you insert the battery from the back end first at a slight angle so that the end fits evenly with the surrounding c...

Page 111: ...ou can recharge a battery many times When the battery needs replacing the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged CAUTION The computer s main battery is a lithium ion Li ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsi...

Page 112: ...hile travelling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables compact discs and diskettes Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit toshib...

Page 113: ...These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Accessibility Fn esse Hotkey utility Toshiba Console TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you ca...

Page 114: ... 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 ways to open programs documents and folders from within any program without using the Start menu ...

Page 115: ...ows program Display a customized folder of Windows programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 245 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse You can access Fn esse in one of two ways Click Start All Programs Toshiba U...

Page 116: ... 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 Edit Command dialog b...

Page 117: ...ct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box 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 dialog box then complete these steps Select the desired folder The left side of the Applicatio...

Page 118: ...nments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box 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 dialog box 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creati...

Page 119: ...ovides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings You can normally access the TOSHIBA Console in two ways Press the TOSHIBA Console button located above the F9 key on your keyboard Use the Start menu If you use the latter do the following 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console select...

Page 120: ... The TOSHIBA Console offers three categories of features Customize Your Computer Network Security Customize Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management TOSHIBA Button Controls Sub LCD Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 114 Toshiba Hardware ...

Page 121: ...able in this category are Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOHSIBA 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 Button Controls The Toshi...

Page 122: ...d or the Internet button 4 Under Select a Program make the desired selections 5 Click Apply then click OK You can choose which of two media players you prefer to have as your default your automatic choice upon powering up when you play a CD If you want to change the default setting do the following 1 In the TOSHIBA Console click Toshiba Button Controls 2 Click the Media Apps tab ...

Page 123: ...ntrol and CD Audio Control menu selections 4 Click Apply then click OK You can also program the Sub LCD the rectangular window in the middle of the CD DVD control button panel in the front of your computer You can access the Sub LCD controls in two ways 1 In the TOSHIBA Console click Toshiba Button Controls and then click the SubLCD tab Or in the TOSHIBA Console double click the SubLCD icon ...

Page 124: ...ck you can also program a message by using the Owner String feature 1 Click the Owner String button with your cursor 2 Type a message in the text box below 3 Click Apply then click OK The message appears scrolls on your Sub LCD Power Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one ...

Page 125: ... The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for both AC power Plugged in and battery power Running on batteries You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode The preset modes cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you chang...

Page 126: ...ed battery life for each mode The preset modes are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback Presentation Super Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these modes this is not recommended If you need a customized mode create a new mode with the properties you require The DVD Playback mode applies only when the WinDVD 2000 program is playing Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight ...

Page 127: ...you to choose an icon for your power usage mode describe the mode s characteristics and optionally associate it with a program The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here if you wish Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it In the TOSHIBA Console double click t...

Page 128: ...arches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button LAN Lets you ena...

Page 129: ...ore than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore the Windows XP operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop The desktop is...

Page 130: ...ples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system However the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar system tray and background pattern Sample Desktop Start Taskbar System tray ...

Page 131: ...reedomWareTM Free offers and discounts on hardware and software for your notebook computer Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted using the Windows Explorer You may retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help NOTE If you place the cursor o...

Page 132: ...askbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short ...

Page 133: ... form a network so that programs documents and other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers You can use the My Computer feature accessible through the Start menu to access any file in the Windows file system For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introd...

Page 134: ...secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu 3 With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty ar...

Page 135: ...he upper right corner of this window The My Computer window is closed 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the pointing device to drag the 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 ...

Page 136: ...taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop If you can t move the taskbar it s probably because it has been locked To unlock it 1 Right click the taskbar A menu appears If the Lock the taskbar option has a check mark then the feature is in use 2 Click Lock the taskbar 3 Call up the menu again The check mark should be gone indicating the lock has been removed Follow the same st...

Page 137: ...son 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself But you can also type a Web address in the My Computer wind...

Page 138: ...a of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 2 Click New then click Text Document The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted 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 opera...

Page 139: ...he name the complete name is visible By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open To learn more about Notepad open the Help menu by pressing F1 For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson Lesson 5 Creating a new folder DEFINITION A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files It is ana...

Page 140: ...Folder then press Enter 4 Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop 5 Click the document icon and drag it toward your New Folder icon Position the document icon over the New Folder icon until it changes color then release the primary button The outline of t...

Page 141: ...lorer 1 Click Start then All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic drawing program Sample Paint window 3 To open the second program Click Start then click All Programs Point to Accessories then click Windows Explorer The operating system opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all ...

Page 142: ... window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by clicking each button alternately 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 143: ... open on the desktop Sample Windows Explorer open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar through use of the TouchPad and clicking the secondary button You have these options Move windows Size windows Minimize all windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close button Maximize button Minimize bu...

Page 144: ...e Explorer window to hide the window Windows Explorer disappears from the desktop However it is still open as you can see from the taskbar HINT Minimizing program windows is a good way to clean up the desktop without actually closing programs 3 Click the Maximize button in the top right corner of the Paint window The Paint window expands to fill the screen hiding everything except the taskbar Noti...

Page 145: ...the desktop You can move any window by clicking its title bar and dragging it 5 Click My Documents on the taskbar 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer placing it on the right side of the desktop Now that the windows are side by side you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the ...

Page 146: ...ose 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 to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two operating system accessories Calculator and Character Ma...

Page 147: ...g 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 know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then click Search ...

Page 148: ...148 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 1 2 Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box ...

Page 149: ...ws you to perform searches on the Internet 2 Click All files and folders 3 Type char in the text box labeled In all or part of the file name The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 4 Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag it to the desktop A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop ...

Page 150: ...ll also introduce you to properties The Windows XP operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and color Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or graphics that was created by an indivi...

Page 151: ...en saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply 8 After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK The operating system returns you to t...

Page 152: ...e operating system To change the date and time settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Double click the Date and Time icon The operating system displays the Date Time Properties dialog box Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box HINT To open the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly either click the time display on the taskbar with the secon...

Page 153: ...d state This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears but with the operating system it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 2 Rep...

Page 154: ...Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore The operating system restores the object to the place from which it was deleted You can also resto...

Page 155: ...sson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the state it...

Page 156: ...cted date or time Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do This teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support The operating system has a Help facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 If you don t have an application open...

Page 157: ...ndex click index Help and Support displays the Index Sample Help and Support Index The left side of the screen contains the index The text box above the index where the cursor is flashing lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index 3 Type drawing in the text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed ...

Page 158: ...the window s right pane gives a brief description of Paint and provides different ways for accessing the program including through use of a hot link Paint Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about However when you do encounter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the Wind...

Page 159: ... is very important that you let the operating system turn off your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer This lesson teaches you how to turn off your computer 1 Click Start then click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off There are...

Page 160: ...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 161: ...hanges to reflect what you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Reso...

Page 162: ...d of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options you choose determines how you browse in the operating system regardless of whether you start from the desktop My Computer Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer For more information about changing your desktop style enter customizing the desktop on the Index tab in Help and Support Choos...

Page 163: ...ay a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system ...

Page 164: ...tions Personalizing your desktop 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 1 2 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 165: ...ul to have the operating system display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can browse to another location by...

Page 166: ...Tasks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then OK Helpful information on how to use the folders appears on one side of the window Sample folder with how to information To remove the informational boxes 1 In the Tools menu select Folders Options The Folders Options box appears 2 In the Tasks section click the button for Use Windows classic folders 3 Click Apply t...

Page 167: ...mount of information between computers you can use a special synchronization program and the computer s infrared port To transfer files through the infrared port the other computer must have a compatible infrared port To transfer files 1 Place the computers so that their infrared ports are aligned 2 Load the transfer program on both computers 3 Set any specific options 4 Start the transfer 5 When ...

Page 168: ...ings If you re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating system 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options window appears 4 Click the Mode...

Page 169: ...properties box then the Phone and Modem Options box 11 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line See Connecting the modem on page 90 TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmis...

Page 170: ...ow the on screen instructions The computer connects to the network Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray The following information applies to systems with the optional WiFi and Bluetooth features When using your WiFi Mini PCI module or Bluet...

Page 171: ...ectronic devices without the need for cables Bluetooth uses the 2 4 GHz frequency band for wireless communications Bluetooth can transmit at data rates up to 1 MBit sec The range through walls and floors of the wireless transmission is up to 100 feet If your computer is equipped with Bluetooth and you want to enable the Bluetooth module 1 Flip the wireless antenna on off switch to the on position ...

Page 172: ...ore using SPANworks you must establish a network link between computers SPANworks 2000 supports communication over a wired LAN a wireless LAN or between devices equipped with Bluetooth To access SPANworks 2000 1 Click the SPANworks icon on the desktop 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to set up a connection to the network Setting up a direct cable connection To establish a direct cable conn...

Page 173: ... Internet For more information about the Internet Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet on page 137 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 ...

Page 174: ...ary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A modem A Web browser A telephone line An Internet Service Provider ISP account Once you have established an ISP account...

Page 175: ...te specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time as you sign up for the service Internet cha...

Page 176: ... or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 239 Expl...

Page 177: ...lay in mono mode not in stereo mode Sample display options window 2 Press Fn and F5 five times consecutively The picture will automatically display on the TV screen If a movie is already playing turn it off and repeat step 3 NOTE The above display box shifts to highlight the different display output devices while pressing the Fn and F5 keys When the TV box is highlighted release the Fn and F5 keys...

Page 178: ...me such as video devices Like your USB ports the i LINK port supports hot swapping the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on The main difference between the i LINK port and your USB ports is that the i LINK port supports faster data transfer rates Playing DVDs 1 Open the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW tray 2 Place the DVD in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive 3 Launch WinDVD...

Page 179: ... Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is the format for storing sound in files Using a microphone Attaching a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Star...

Page 180: ...st recorded click the Play button 6 To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 In the Sound Recorder window cl...

Page 181: ...d internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones a pair of external stereo speakers or a Dolby Digital Optical cable NOTE You will need to purchase a Dolby Digital Optical cable This cable is not shipped with your system TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from t...

Page 182: ...ssociation standard Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports two types of PC Cards known as types II and III A Type II card is typically used for memory storage as a network card and so on You can install two Type II cards A Type III card is used for removable hard disks and other functions that require a larger card You can install one of these cards Check the documentation that c...

Page 183: ...mputer before inserting the PC Card For more information see Hot swapping on page 184 2 Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the slot 3 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place NOTE If you have a Type III card insert the connector into the lower slot If you have a Typ...

Page 184: ... PC Cards 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card Ejecting a PC Card 3 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is calle...

Page 185: ...SI devices such as a scanner or digital camera to your computer Before removing a PC Card shut it down by clicking the PC Card PCMCIA icon on the taskbar Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it Using SmartMediacards Your computer supports the use of SmartMedia cards which are super compact memory cards that are highly portable and can be carried in a pocketbook or credit card holder ...

Page 186: ...a card might still be in progress and your data could be destroyed Wait for the SmartMedia indicator light of the computer to go out Removing a SmartMedia card 1 Right click the SmartMediadrive s icon and select Eject from the pop up menu 2 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Lift the left side of the computer grasp the card and pull it straight out Using Secure Digita...

Page 187: ...areas are face down 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place Removing a Secure Digital card 1 Right click the Secure Digital drive s icon and select Eject from the pop up menu 2 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Lift the left side of the computer grasp the card and pull it straight out Secure Digital card slot ...

Page 188: ...L NOTE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends playing DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power For systems with a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunctional drive you can use InterVideo WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology If your computer has ...

Page 189: ...k buttons on page 192 to locate the volume control buttons Insert a DVD into the drive following the instructions in Inserting a disc on page 83 The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD If the autoplay feature is enabled the DVD automatically begins to play see Setting general properties on page 197 for information on enabling autoplay To open WinDVD manually 1 Cli...

Page 190: ... on page 197 The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls Pause the pointer over a button to display its definition The toolbar also contains an adjustment button see Adjusting the color balance on page 207 for more information Using the WinDVD status bar The time slider enables you to rapidly move forward or backward in the DVD content Move the time slider to the left to go backward or move i...

Page 191: ...d The current chapter indicator displays the DVD chapter that is currently playing Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when p...

Page 192: ...plays the current chapter and elapsed time in hours minutes seconds format From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the Expanded view button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD advanced features on page 201 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and...

Page 193: ...mber on the control panel counter The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat but ton again and the repeat symbol no longer displays on the control panel None Eject open the DVD ROM drive disc tray E Pause temporarily stop playing a DVD Spacebar Play start playing a DVD Spacebar Step move forward through the DVD one frame at a time Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward o...

Page 194: ...ning of the previous chapter and resume playing the DVD PgUp Next move to the next chapter and resume playing the DVD PgDn Fast forward move quickly forward through the DVD content When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD F Time move to a specific time slot then click the play button to play the DVD from the selected location None Audio volume controls cl...

Page 195: ...in 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 Creating playlists 1 On the WinDVD control panel click the playlist button The Playlist window appears Sample playlist window 2 Click the File button in the lower right corner of the window to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files 3 In the...

Page 196: ...u do not assign a name to the saved playlist as you can only save one playlist at a time After saving the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears 6 Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box then click OK to close the Playlist window Loading and playing playlists 1 In the Playlist window click File to display the saved playlist of files 2 Click Load Playlist to load the saved playlist After ...

Page 197: ...WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the General tab on top Sample Properties dialog box with the General tab on top Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code the drive letter assigned to the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive the autoplay default option and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default Regi...

Page 198: ...ys the remaining number of times you can change the current region before the setting becomes permanent 2 In the Player settings Default DVD drive box select your DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive letter 3 Select the Player settings Auto play check box to enable the auto play feature Clear the check box to disable this feature When enabled the auto play feature automatically launches a DVD ROM when i...

Page 199: ... select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows If you have two speakers select one of the 2 speaker modes Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel Stereo mixes the audio channels into two channels Dolby Surround Compatible mixes the audio channels into two channels plus Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound 3D audio provides standard 3D audio sound If you have an S PDIF complia...

Page 200: ...box 3 Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden Otherwise clear the check box 4 Select the OSD On Screen Display check box to enable OSD Otherwise clear the check box 5 Click OK to save the settings Customizing the control panel You can configure the control panel s appearance Position the p...

Page 201: ... features The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel See Playing DVDs on page 188 for help locating the expanded controls button WinDVD expanded control panel Playback speed slider Brightness slider Directional buttons Numeric keypad Audio tracks Sub...

Page 202: ...y the DVD faster Placing the slider in the cen ter plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automati cally muted at any other playback speed None Brightness move the slider to the right to increase video brightness Move it to the left to decrease brightness increases decreases Directional buttons use to navigate the WinDVD menus as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard T...

Page 203: ...corner of the numeric keypad to begin playing that chapter You can clear an entry by clicking the clear X button on the lower left corner of the numeric keypad 0 9 Menu button dis plays all available menus for the current DVD Examples of menus are Root Audio Language Subtitles Use your mouse or the control panel directional but tons to select a menu Click Resume to resume DVD play back None Use th...

Page 204: ...pter num ber C Title button Dis plays a list of all the titles on the current DVD Click the title you want to play then click Enter T Audio tracks dis plays a list of all the audio track options This feature is most commonly used with multi language con tent to change the spo ken heard language This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes A Use this To do this Or u...

Page 205: ... that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes Select the desired lan guage or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD s default language S Camera angles display a list of all the available camera angles Due to differ ences in the DVD mastering process some multi angle views may not func tion properly G Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut ...

Page 206: ...rag the cursor to the bottom right corner of the area you want to view in close up A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view 4 Release the primary button Bookmark save an unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the book m...

Page 207: ...wer right corner of the directional button panel 2 With the pointer over the center of the window drag the zoomed window up down left or right The close up view changes to reflect the new zoom window location Zooming out To return the video to normal size click the zoom button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit Adjusting the color balance You can adjust the DVD col...

Page 208: ... yellow and decrease the blue color values Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase the red and decrease the green color values Move the slider to the left to increase the green and decrease the red color values Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Some DVDs contain links to Web sites To enable these links click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet browser Gett...

Page 209: ...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 210: ...ing programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 6 Click Start Turn off computer 7 The Turn off computer window appears 8 Click Turn off The computer turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the detail...

Page 211: ...plugging in another device such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Stand By mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won...

Page 212: ...ntinue 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 message a...

Page 213: ...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 Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normal...

Page 214: ...riod dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a p...

Page 215: ...here is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to wo...

Page 216: ...ccess Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Resolving co...

Page 217: ...ools 2 Click the Computer Management icon 3 Select the specific device from the device category 4 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 5 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 6 Click yes or no whichever is appropriate Checking device properties Device Manager provides a w...

Page 218: ...vers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present Click troubleshooting A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these ...

Page 219: ...ies Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and powe...

Page 220: ...r options using the Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging batte...

Page 221: ...ressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press the Enter key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the p...

Page 222: ...ay the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapt...

Page 223: ... cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking...

Page 224: ... utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may b...

Page 225: ...e drive tray has closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drive tray and remove the disc Make sure the drive tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side...

Page 226: ...ovide optimum performance and quality based upon your system s available resources Changes made to the system or its configuration may impact the playback performance of the WinDVD player WinDVD controls are disabled Controls may be grayed out by commands on the DVD disc For example it is common for DVD movie titles to disable fast forward and rewind during the legal notices at the beginning of a ...

Page 227: ...support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD Slow playback performance DVD playback is a resource intensive application Other applications and or changes to your system hardware software or configuration can impact playback performance If playback is slower than normal try 1 Closing any other open applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 Ensuring DMA is turned on See Playb...

Page 228: ...ill not show this problem WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD Minimum system requirements WinDVD performs best when these recommended components are present in your system Sound card with 48 KHz samplin...

Page 229: ...f the disc works in other players try using a disc cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are not supported by WinDVD Microsoft DirectShow components are missing Microsoft DirectShow is not installed properly on the system Reinstall Microsoft DirectShow version 6 0 or higher available from the Microsoft Web site No audio subsystem could be found for playback There is a problem with the audio ...

Page 230: ...esolution or number of colors Update video drivers The audio settings are incorrect Please check sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with the audio card or drivers The wrong audio driver may be installed in the sys tem Check installation of the audio card drivers An unexpected error has occurred This error is unclassified Report the problem and any error code to y...

Page 231: ...on of the DVD specification Check that this is a DVD Video 1 0 disc This DVD disc cannot be played in this region The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match Check the Region Code of WinDVD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro priate region The Windows operating system is assigned to a region that does not mat...

Page 232: ... for this change WinDVD encountered an error Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support This file appears to contain unsupported data Please refer to the Sup ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be found This may be caused by one of the following No disc in the DVD ROM drive No DVD ROM ...

Page 233: ...t Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together seve...

Page 234: ...rating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards on page 182 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality con...

Page 235: ... socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 217 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure befo...

Page 236: ... turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setti...

Page 237: ...ly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 168 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 3...

Page 238: ... to diskette following the steps in Saving your work on page 73 Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as yo...

Page 239: ...blems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the softw...

Page 240: ...make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and wh...

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Page 245: ...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 246: ... Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the mouse or any key will make the screen saver password dialog box appear and you can then type in either a user or supervisor password For the Windows XP operating system you type the user or supervisor password into the Windows security screen dialog box To activate the password feature 1 Click Start then click Co...

Page 247: ...r usage modesin the operatingsystemunder battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Power Management on page 124 ...

Page 248: ...the computer into Stand By mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode This message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information about Stand By mode please see Using Stand By on page 97 ...

Page 249: ...n mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled thishot key willnot respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 95 ...

Page 250: ...ay 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 ofthe internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device ...

Page 251: ...een brightness Fn This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer The wireless modes you can toggle between are Wi Fi enabled This enables the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled This enables just the Bluetooth module See Using Bluetooth on page 171 for instructions on setting up Bluetooth Sample wireless modes window Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and ...

Page 252: ...261 Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 1 2 Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off ...

Page 253: ... 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 254: ...r the mode is text or graphics Resolution is the measure of the screen s dimensions in terms of horizontal and vertical pixels in graphics modes or rows and columns of characters in text modes Grid is the default number of pels per character A pel is the smallest display element that the computer can control It consists of a single pixel dot or a set of contiguous pixels LCD Colors is the maximum ...

Page 255: ...CD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency Vertical Hz 0 1 VGA text 40 x 25 Characters 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA text 80 x 25 Characters 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA text 40 x 25 Characters 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA text 80 x 25 Characters 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA text 40 x 25 Characters 9 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA text 80 x 25 Character...

Page 256: ...h 640 x 350 Pels 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 11 VGA Grph 640 x 480 Pels 8 x 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60 12 VGA Grph 640 x 480 Pels 8 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 60 13 VGA Grph 320 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 70 Video Mode Type Resolution Character matrix pels LCD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency Vertical Hz ...

Page 257: ... 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 258: ...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 259: ...f liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible conne...

Page 260: ...sic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed betw...

Page 261: ... only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any...

Page 262: ...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 263: ... more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrie...

Page 264: ... executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file ex...

Page 265: ... called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 vo...

Page 266: ...move devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change I icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non ...

Page 267: ...k pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M megabyte MB A un...

Page 268: ...h other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk O online Available through the computer Online may refer to inf...

Page 269: ...ed on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device such as the TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on t...

Page 270: ...n dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non vol...

Page 271: ...stem disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See...

Page 272: ...ss Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 2 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 273: ... 103 conserving power 106 disposal 111 inserting 110 installing 108 light 36 57 105 Li ion lithium ion 100 monitoring power 105 NiMH nickel metal hydride 101 not charging 219 power usage mode 247 recharging 103 remaining power 105 removing 108 RTC real time clock 101 104 safety precautions 101 setting alarms 107 battery cover 38 110 latch 38 removing 110 Bluetooth 171 buttons CD controls 80 CD Pla...

Page 274: ... battery 108 channels DMA 216 IRQ 216 Character Map 147 charging main battery 55 64 103 RTC real time clock battery 104 checking device properties 217 cleaning CD DVDs 88 computer 65 diskettes 76 click 60 closing programs 145 COM port 168 comfort chair 42 lighting 43 work habits 44 commands Hibernation 92 Stand By 91 92 Turn Off 91 communications cable free 28 network connection 170 programs 89 se...

Page 275: ...osing style and browsing options 162 creating new icon 131 creating shortcuts 146 major features 130 properties 150 shortcut menu 134 Start button 131 system tray 132 taskbar 132 143 Device Manager 217 checking properties 217 disabling a device 217 devices keyboard 53 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 174 Digital Versatile Discs 78 DirectX Foundation 228 disk activity light 36 Disk Defragmenter 224 dis...

Page 276: ...g DVDs 188 problems 225 troubleshooting 218 DVDs 34 78 playing 178 E email 175 emulating a full size keyboard 72 energy saving features 100 environmental considerations 41 42 ergonomics lighting 43 posture 42 seating guidelines 42 work habits 44 error messages device driver conflict 215 general hardware problem 215 non system disk or disk error 212 225 problem with display settings current setting...

Page 277: ...on 91 92 factors to consider 92 low battery 107 restarting 92 97 Hibernation mode 64 hiding windows 142 hot key display modes 250 display output settings 51 keyboard 252 keyboard overlays 252 power usage mode 247 Stand By mode 248 volume mute 245 wireless mode 251 hot keys 245 hot swapping precautions 185 Hotkey utility 118 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 173 I i LINK port 29 transfer and edit vi...

Page 278: ...twork adapter 90 lights AC power 36 53 57 battery 36 57 105 cursor control mode 35 disk activity 36 diskette activity 75 diskette drive 36 DVD ROM CD RW drive 36 hard disk drive 36 58 keyboard 34 numeric mode 35 on off 36 system 34 lock slot 31 M main battery changing 108 maximizing battery life 102 recharging 103 removing 108 memory adding 46 problem solving 218 removing 50 removing expansion slo...

Page 279: ...eject button 32 errors 236 hot swapping fails 235 inserting 183 modem default 168 not recognized 235 problem solving 233 234 removing 184 replacing 184 slots 32 using 182 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 182 play pause button 37 playing CDs and DVDs 78 ports COM 168 external diskette drive 53 infrared 28 LAN 30 modem 29 RGB monitor 32 USB 29 32 power cable 54 cable co...

Page 280: ... DVD ROM Root or Title menu does not open 226 DVD ROM slow playback 227 DVD ROM CD RW performance is poor 226 DVD ROM CD RW drive tray doesn t eject 225 external display not working 223 external keyboard not working 221 external monitor 221 faulty memory 218 hardware conflict 215 216 high pitched noise 233 illegal operation 210 Internet bookmarked site not found 214 Internet connection is slow 214...

Page 281: ...teronbatterypower 100 S S PDIF 31 safety battery 101 disposing of batteries 111 icon 24 precautions 44 traveling 112 saving your work 73 screen 34 blank 221 doesn t look normal flickers 222 Screen Saver tab 151 SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface 185 Search Engine 175 secondary control button 33 60 Secure Digital card 32 187 Secure Digital cards inserting 187 removing 187 using 186 security fitt...

Page 282: ...evision adjusting display 52 connecting 51 text file 138 time saving quick Hibernation 96 quick Shut down 94 quick Stand By 98 tips on computing 67 toolbars customizing 163 displaying in a window 165 Toshiba Internet Web sites 241 TOSHIBA Accessibility 113 Toshiba Accessories Information 25 TOSHIBA Button Controls 85 121 TOSHIBA Console 72 119 TOSHIBA Console button 34 72 Toshiba Forum 240 Toshiba...

Page 283: ...9 Web address 137 175 Web browsers 174 Web sites 240 Support Online 215 Web sites Toshiba 241 Wi Fi wireless networking 169 windows hiding 142 repositioning 142 resizing 142 144 Windows Explorer 141 Windows Help and Support 132 Windows Media Player 85 choosing a default 123 Windows Millennium Edition Help 215 Windows XP change dateandtime settings 152 changing the screen saver 150 closing programs...

Page 284: ...ists 195 properties audio 199 properties display 200 region codes 198 slow playback 227 starting 189 status bar 190 system requirements 228 toolbar 190 video content poor 228 video window maximizing 194 zoom 206 207 WinDVD 2000 178 wireless antenna on off switch 28 wireless features Bluetooth 171 WiFi 170 wireless networking 169 Wizards Add Printer 61 Network Setup 90 New Connection Wizard 170 Wor...

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