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TOSHIBA

C6610-1002M2

Satellite

5105 Series

User’s Guide

If you need assistance:

InTouch

Center

Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
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For more information, see

Chapter 9

on page 223 in this

guide.

Summary of Contents for 5105-S607

Page 1: ...0 1002M2 Satellite 5105Series User sGuide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 223 in this guide ...

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

Page 3: ...interference 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...

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

Page 10: ...the owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2002 by Toshiba Am...

Page 11: ... 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 SecureSleep and FreedomWare are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Microsoft Windows DirectX and DirectShow are registered trademarks a...

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: ...lay 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 cPad 59 Setting up your software 74 Setting up a printer 76 Setting up the fax function 77 Turning off the computer 7...

Page 15: ... DVD 92 Drive components and control buttons 92 CD DVD control buttons 94 CD DVD control and Digital audio control 95 Inserting a disc 97 Playing an audio CD 99 Playing a DVD 100 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 101 Removing a disc with the computer on 101 Removing a disc with the computer off 102 Caring for CDs and DVDs 102 Using the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive 103 Setting up ...

Page 16: ...unning the computer on battery power 114 Using additional batteries 115 Battery safety precautions 115 Maximizing battery life 116 Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring battery power 119 Determining remaining battery power 119 Conserving battery power 120 What to do when the battery runs low 121 Setting battery alarms 121 Changing the main bat...

Page 17: ...zing and maximizing windows 142 Resizing and moving windows 142 Lesson 8 Closing programs 143 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 144 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 144 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 145 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 148 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 150 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 151 Lesson 13 Using System Restore 153 Lesson 14 If I am lost w...

Page 18: ...ing Bluetooth 169 Using SPANworksTM 2000 170 Setting up a direct cable connection 170 An overview of using the Internet 171 The Internet 171 The World Wide Web 171 Internet Service Providers 172 Connecting to the Internet 172 Surfing the Internet 173 Internet features 173 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 174 Toshiba s online resources 174 Exploring video features 174 Viewing prese...

Page 19: ...ital card 185 Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities 186 TOSHIBA Accessibility 186 Fn esse 187 Starting Fn esse 188 Assigning a key to a program or document 189 Viewing existing key assignments 191 Changing or removing existing key assignments 191 Hotkey utility 191 TOSHIBA Console 192 Customize Your Computer 193 Network 194 Security 194 TOSHIBA Button Controls 194 Power Management 197 Toshiba Hardware Setup...

Page 20: ...anel 214 Using WinDVD advanced features 215 Zooming in 220 Panning 221 Zooming out 221 Adjusting the color balance 221 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD 222 Getting help 222 Exiting WinDVD 222 Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong 223 Problems that are easy to fix 223 Problems when you turn on the computer 225 The Windows operating system is not working 226 Using Startup options to fix problem...

Page 21: ...omputing habits 252 If you need further assistance 253 Before you call 253 Contacting Toshiba 253 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 255 Appendix A Hot Keys 259 Volume Mute 259 Instant password security 260 Without a password 260 With a password 260 Power usage mode 261 Stand By mode 262 Hibernation mode 263 Display modes 264 Display brightness 265 Enabling a wireless device 265 Keyboard hot keys 26...

Page 22: ...5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Contents Appendix C Video Modes 268 Your computer s video modes 269 Table 1 Video modes VGA 269 Table 2 Video modes XGA 270 Table 3 Video modes Ultra XGA 272 Glossary 275 Index 291 ...

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 223 ...

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 253 ...

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: ... 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 and d...

Page 31: ...l speakers NOTE The headphone 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 sl...

Page 32: ...D Secure Digital card drive LEDs light emitting diodes flash when those drives are in use The SD 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 car...

Page 33: ...age 259 The cPadTM enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger and launch various applications The Application Launcher button displays the applications programs ready for launching on the cPad For more information see Application Launcher button on page 63 The primary control button below the cPad acts like the primary button on a mouse Screen Speaker Function keys Keyboard Palm re...

Page 34: ...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 269 or see Display modes on page 264 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 functions For details see Keyboard indicat...

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 119 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: ...ems with Wi Fi or Bluetooth The expansion memory 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 ba...

Page 39: ... Underside 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case 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 180 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: ... USB compatible mouse To connect a mouse plug the mouse cable into one of the computer s USB ports You can connect it while the computer is on The operating system automatically detects the mouse The mouse and cPad can be used at the same time 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...

Page 51: ... a live electrical outlet 4 Turn on the external monitor 5 Turn on the computer 6 Set the display mode 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...

Page 52: ...use the simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to 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 i...

Page 53: ...ternal USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the computer s USB ports For more information about diskettes see Using diskettes on page 89 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 U...

Page 54: ... the device is plugged in Power cable and AC adapter To connect 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 Power cable AC adapter ...

Page 55: ...shiba assumes no liability 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 a...

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: ...equired 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 192 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 the...

Page 59: ...rd incorrect password submission the system automatically shuts down Using the cPad The cPad is a small touch sensitive display located below your keyboard that can be used as either a pointing and clicking device or as an application program launcher Pointing device mode When the cPad is used as a pointing and clicking device you can do several things Move the cursor with the stroke of a finger M...

Page 60: ... move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left The cursor will respond even if you run your finger across an icon on the cPad display Only tapping activates the icons NOTE Because the cPad is much smaller than the main display screen moving your cursor across the main display often means having to move your finger several times across the cPad in the preferred direction Once you ve...

Page 61: ...the cPad display screen to minimize the window To summon a program pull down menu tap the icon in the upper left corner of the cPad display screen To summon the Start menu tap the icon in the bottom left corner of the cPad display screen Adjusting pointing device mode settings To adjust the settings for pointing device mode 1 Click the cPad icon in the system tray A pull down menu appears 2 Select...

Page 62: ...buttons are below the cPad and are used like the buttons on a mouse The primary control button is the button on the left and corresponds to the left mouse button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The secondary control button is the button on the right and corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the secondary ...

Page 63: ...inger cPad in application launch mode In application launch mode the cPad enables you to start programs with the tap of a finger and to adjust settings for the cPad display Sample cPad with default settings in application launch mode To activate the application launch mode press the Application Launcher button To return to pointing device mode click the x in the cPad display that shows the program...

Page 64: ...ing rows are filled with the icons of programs you choose to load into the cPad display for launching cPad display functions can be customized using the Small Display Properties window To add programs see Adding programs to the Application Launcher on page 69 Using the cPad display In the application launch mode the cPad display has icons for the following programs Ten key numeric pad which enable...

Page 65: ...nnot be deleted from the cPad display Using Sticky Note The Sticky Note screen enables you to write type save edit and customize notes on the cPad display Sample Sticky Note screen on cPad display Each note is numbered and can be displayed by using the greater than and less than buttons on the cPad display to navigate through the notes by number To create a blank note 1 Press the greater than key ...

Page 66: ...umerical order So if your previous highest numbered note was 29 the newly written note becomes 30 To delete a note 1 Display the note on the cPad display and press the Sticky Note Properties icon the icon furthest left on the Sticky Note screen The Sticky Note Properties window appears on your computer s main display Sample Sticky Note Properties window 2 Click the Delete the current note button T...

Page 67: ...ne of the following ways Press the TOSHIBA Console button and double click the Small Display Properties icon With the Application Launcher open tap the Small Display Properties icon in the cPad display Click the cPad icon in your computer s system tray and select Small Display Properties from the pull down menu The Small Display Properties window appears on your computer s main display 2 Click the...

Page 68: ...for the first time 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample Small Display Properties with Background tab displayed 3 Select a background 4 The selected background appears in the preview window 5 Click OK The new background appears on the cPad display ...

Page 69: ...ies window in one of the following ways Press the TOSHIBA Console button and double click the Small Display Properties icon With the Application Launcher open tap the Small Display Properties icon in the cPad display Click the cPad icon in your computer s system tray and select Small Display Properties from the pull down menu The Small Display Properties window appears on your computer s main disp...

Page 70: ...ime 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample Small Display Properties window with Application Launcher tab displayed 2 Click the Add button The Open window appears with the programs on your computer s desktop 3 Select the program you want and press the Open button ...

Page 71: ...s in the preview window of the Small Display Properties window 4 Close the Small Display Properties window The icon has automatically been added to the cPad display The newly added program can now be launched with a tap of your finger in the cPad display Changing icons If you don t like the icons associated with the programs you selected for the Application Launcher you can change them ...

Page 72: ... the pull down menu 2 In the preview window highlight the icon to be changed Once the icon is highlighted the Change Icon button becomes active 3 Click the Change Icon button The Dialog window appears with a selection of different icons to associate with the affected program 4 Select a new icon 5 Click OK The replacement icon appears in the preview window of the Small Display Properties window 6 C...

Page 73: ...on your computer s main display 2 Select the icon representing the program to be deleted Selecting the icon activates the Delete button 3 Click the Delete button A confirmation window appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the program 4 Click Yes The icon is no longer in the preview window of the Small Display Properties window 5 Close the Small Display Properties window 6 The deleted i...

Page 74: ...play Properties window appears on your computer s main display 2 Press the Help button The Help window appears Sample cPad Help window 3 Scroll through the subjects until you find the one you need 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 software These steps may or may not appear in the followin...

Page 75: ...ister your computer at a later time select No I do not want to register at this time To register later double click the Registration icon on your desktop NOTE If you skip the registration the first time you start your computer a weekly reminder screen will appear a few times to prompt you to do so Read about Warranty Extensions and Upgrades This step provides important information from Microsoft S...

Page 76: ...that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system s Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later click Cancel Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers a...

Page 77: ...e the name is descriptive enough to 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 th...

Page 78: ... the computer plugged into a power source even 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 ...

Page 79: ...ing products CAUTION Keep liquid including 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 pe...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...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 121 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk...

Page 82: ... 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 105 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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...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 189 TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to some common functions When the default setting is active the TOSHIBA Console ...

Page 87: ...s tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 138 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 88: ...nformation on how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 130 Printing your work Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 76 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 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ... 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 98: ... 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 99: ... 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 194 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 100: ...CD controls The CD player s 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 202 Rewind Stop Pause Play Fast forward Previ...

Page 101: ...uter 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 ...

Page 102: ... 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 103: ... 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 conn...

Page 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ...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 107: ...ams 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 ...

Page 108: ...ou 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 th...

Page 109: ...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 197 Starting again after Turn Off To start the computer up again press and hold the power button until the on off light changes ...

Page 110: ...e power button or closing the display 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...

Page 111: ... 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 197 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 mod...

Page 112: ...mode by either pressing the power button 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 ...

Page 113: ...tery 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 197 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...

Page 114: ...any 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 outlet ...

Page 115: ...d date for up to a month while the computer is turned off Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may want to carry additional charged batteries with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working Battery safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or sh...

Page 116: ...ick when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery to fire The battery could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the ...

Page 117: ...ife If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Charging batteries The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer You can charge the battery using your computer or you can use an optional battery charger CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery cha...

Page 118: ...ave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once a battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for ...

Page 119: ...ter can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It Glows green when the battery is fully charged Glows amber while the battery is being charged Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely dis...

Page 120: ...in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an...

Page 121: ...ly enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before s...

Page 122: ...ng low you have two options connect the computer to an AC power 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...

Page 123: ...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 125 ...

Page 124: ...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 125: ...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 126: ...ply while 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 t...

Page 127: ...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 the...

Page 128: ...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 129: ...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 130: ...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 131: ...e more than one disk drive Computers can be connected together to form a network so that programs documents and other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers You can use the My Computer feature 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 cPad an...

Page 132: ...h is usually the left one Instructions requiring the 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 feat...

Page 133: ...n the 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 cPad 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 134: ...skbar 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 step...

Page 135: ...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 136: ...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 137: ...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 138: ...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 139: ...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 140: ... 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 141: ...ws 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 cPad 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 butt...

Page 142: ...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 143: ...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 144: ... clicking the Close buttons for each program HINT Always save your work before you close a program Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two operating system accessories Calculator ...

Page 145: ...e Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box type c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 4 Type Calculator and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then c...

Page 146: ...146 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box ...

Page 147: ...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 148: ...und but will also introduce you to properties The Windows XP operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and 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...

Page 149: ...nt option probably None to open the screen saver list box 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply 8 After you have chosen a screen saver pa...

Page 150: ...ly set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the operating system To change the date and time settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel 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 t...

Page 151: ...sktop back to its original uncluttered state This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears but with the operating system it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you...

Page 152: ...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 153: ...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 154: ...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 155: ...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 156: ...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 157: ... 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 158: ...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 159: ...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 160: ...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 161: ...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 162: ...tions Personalizing your desktop 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 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 163: ...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 164: ...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 165: ...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 166: ...if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating system 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone...

Page 167: ...y click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions 10 Click OK to close the properties box then the Phone and Modem Options box 11 Close the Control Panel 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 104 TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Wait...

Page 168: ...w 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 Wi Fi and Bluetooth features When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module or Blue...

Page 169: ...lectronic 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 170: ...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 171: ... Internet For more information about the Internet Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet on page 135 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 172: ...ry 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 173: ...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 174: ... 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 253 Expl...

Page 175: ...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 176: ...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 177: ... 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 178: ...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 179: ... a subwoofer and 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 produ...

Page 180: ...volume control dial Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 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 s...

Page 181: ...ides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is installed automatically Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the Windows XP operating system Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card For more informa...

Page 182: ... a Type II card you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot There are two eject buttons one per slot CAUTION To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer don t force the card into the PC Card slot Removing PC Cards 1 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 safe...

Page 183: ...FINITION SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices such as a scanner or digital camera to your 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...

Page 184: ...destroy data Do not remove a SmartMedia card while the data is being written or read Even when the message copying in the window disappears writing to the SmartMedia 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 me...

Page 185: ...s digital cameras digital video camcorders etc Inserting a SD Secure Digital card 1 Turn the card so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place Removing a SD Secure Digital card 1 Right click the SD 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...

Page 186: ...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 187: ... 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 188: ...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 259 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 189: ...xplorer 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 box wit...

Page 190: ...ay 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 Application Explorer ...

Page 191: ...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 192: ...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 193: ...75 ver 2 4 0 Sample TOSHIBA Console window 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 ...

Page 194: ... this option IR Utility Security The features available 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 Con...

Page 195: ...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 196: ...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 197: ...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 198: ... 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 199: ...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 200: ...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 201: ...ower 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 enable or disable the Wake up on LAN feature Choose the desired tab and accompanying options Small Display Pro...

Page 202: ...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 203: ...k buttons on page 206 to locate the volume control buttons Insert a DVD into the drive following the instructions in Inserting a disc on page 97 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 211 for information on enabling autoplay To open WinDVD manually 1 Cli...

Page 204: ... on page 211 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 221 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 205: ...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 206: ...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 215 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and...

Page 207: ...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 208: ...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 209: ...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 210: ...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 211: ...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 212: ...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 213: ... 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 214: ...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 215: ... 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 202 for help locating the expanded controls button WinDVD expanded control panel Playback speed slider Brightness slider Directional buttons Numeric keypad Audio tracks Sub...

Page 216: ...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 217: ...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 218: ...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 219: ... 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 220: ...ry button and drag the cursor to the bottom right corner of the area you want to view in close up A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view Bookmark save an unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the book mark shortcut m...

Page 221: ...ated in the lower right corner of the directional button panel 2 With the pointer over the center of the window drag the zoomed window up down left or right The close up view changes to reflect the new zoom window location Zooming out To return the video to normal size click the zoom button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit Adjusting the color balance You can adju...

Page 222: ... 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 223: ...olve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the f...

Page 224: ...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 225: ...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 226: ...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 227: ...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 228: ...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 229: ...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 230: ...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 231: ...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 232: ...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 233: ...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 234: ...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 235: ...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 236: ...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 237: ... 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 238: ... 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 239: ...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 240: ...vide 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 m...

Page 241: ...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 242: ...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 243: ...If 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 244: ...solution 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 yo...

Page 245: ...n 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 matc...

Page 246: ...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 d...

Page 247: ...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 248: ...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 180 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality con...

Page 249: ... 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 231 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 250: ... 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 251: ...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 166 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 252: ... to diskette following the steps in Saving your work on page 87 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 253: ...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 254: ...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 259: ...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 260: ... 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 261: ...usage modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in 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 197 ...

Page 262: ...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 111 ...

Page 263: ...ion 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 IfHibernationmodeis disabled thishotkeywill not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 109 ...

Page 264: ...y panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device ...

Page 265: ...y enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer The wireless modes you can toggle between are Bluetooth enabled This enables just the Bluetooth module See Using Bluetooth on page 169 for instructions on setting up Bluetooth Wi Fi enabled This enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth and Wi Fi enabled This enables both wireless modules Wireless antenna on off switch Sample wireless...

Page 266: ...d hot keys 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off ...

Page 267: ... 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 268: ...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 269: ...video resolution modes are available on the internal LCD Video mode Type Resolution Character matrix pels LCD 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 1...

Page 270: ...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 Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 2...

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Page 272: ...00 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 75 2048 x 1536 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz ...

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Page 275: ... 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 276: ...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 277: ...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 278: ...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 279: ...ad 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 A...

Page 280: ...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 281: ...or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer 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 retr...

Page 282: ... 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 283: ... 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 284: ...remove 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 no...

Page 285: ...he electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark 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...

Page 286: ...e MIDI N network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compa...

Page 287: ... the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing dev...

Page 288: ...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 289: ...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 290: ...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 291: ...iding injury 41 B battery alarms 121 changing 122 charge not lasting 234 charging 55 78 118 conserving power 120 disposal 125 inserting 124 installing 122 light 36 57 119 Li ion lithium ion 114 monitoring power 119 NiMH nickel metal hydride 115 not charging 233 power usage mode 261 recharging 117 remaining power 119 removing 122 RTC real time clock 115 118 setting alarms 122 battery cover 38 124 l...

Page 292: ...ving 101 viewing contents 101 CD ROMs using 92 writing 30 CDs 34 101 inserting 98 problem solving 240 changing main battery 122 channels DMA 230 IRQ 230 Character Map 145 charging main battery 55 78 118 RTC real time clock battery 118 checking device properties 231 cleaning CD DVDs 102 computer 79 diskettes 90 closing programs 143 COM port 166 comfort chair 42 lighting 43 work habits 44 commands H...

Page 293: ...Launcher adding programs 69 changing icons 71 deleting programs 72 Application Launcher button 63 background 67 display application launch mode 64 using 64 Help accessing 73 pointing device mode 59 Small Display Properties 67 69 194 201 Sticky Note 65 using 59 131 cursor control mode light 35 customizing taskbar 159 window toolbars 161 D Date 150 date and time setting 150 DC IN jack 54 desktop 127...

Page 294: ...mory Access 230 double click 62 downloading 174 DVD ROM 36 103 launch WinDVD 2000 176 DVD ROM drive 30 92 176 202 inserting a disc 97 playing DVDs 202 problems 239 removing a disc 101 troubleshooting 232 WinDVD general properties 211 DVD ROM CD RW launch WinDVD2000 176 DVD ROM CD RW drive 30 92 103 176 202 can t access disc 239 drive tray won t open 239 eject button 93 general properties 211 light...

Page 295: ...gning keys 189 change remove key assignments 191 drag and drop 189 keyboard 188 starting 188 usingkeyboardorpointingdevice 190 viewing key assignments 191 folders 131 displaying information 163 FreedomWare 129 front panel 34 function keys 33 83 H hard disk drive cover 39 light 36 58 hardware conflicts 229 resolving 230 headphone jack 180 headphone S PDIF 31 headphones connecting 180 Help 154 Windo...

Page 296: ...onnection 228 URL address not found 228 Internet Service Provider ISP 172 IRQ Interrupt Request 230 J jacks headphone S PDIF 31 microphone 31 video audio out 29 K keyboard 34 character keys 83 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 83 cursor control overlay 85 emulating full size 86 external 53 Fn esse 188 function keys 83 hot keys 266 indicator panel 34 35 lights 34 not working 225 235 numeric keypad overlay 85 ov...

Page 297: ...ng 104 modem LAN cover 38 modes video 268 monitor connecting 51 165 not working 235 moving the computer 79 My Computer 131 132 N network accessing 168 connecting to 104 New Connection Wizard 168 Network Setup Wizard 105 New Folder icon 138 new text document 136 next track button 34 37 94 Notepad 137 numeric mode light 35 O object properties 148 on off light 36 online tours 156 operating system 23 ...

Page 298: ...lving 250 251 printing a file 88 problem solving AC power 233 accessing disk drives 225 battery charge doesn t last 234 battery not charging 233 can t access CD DVD 239 can t insert diskette in drive 238 can t read a diskette 239 changing display properties 236 checking device properties 231 compact discs not running correctly 240 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 249 computer will not power up...

Page 299: ...ok right flickers 236 system resources 230 trouble prevention 252 URL address not found 228 using Startup options 227 warning resume failure 226 Windows won t start 225 Windows XP not working 226 WinDVD error messages 243 programs closing 143 not running correctly 238 starting 87 Web browsers 172 properties 148 R recharging main battery 117 118 RTC battery 118 recording adjusting quality 178 sound...

Page 300: ...183 software setting up 74 sound wav files 177 problem solving 247 SPANworks 170 speakers external 179 stereo 33 Stand By 105 command 78 factors to consider 105 106 low battery 121 mode 36 restarting 105 107 113 Stand By mode hot key 262 Start button 129 starting a program 87 Startup menu problem solving 227 sticky key 186 stop button 38 Sub LCD programming 196 subwoofer option 33 support for Wind...

Page 301: ...9 111 turning computer on off 33 56 78 105 107 109 111 tutorials 156 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 159 173 uploading 174 URL Uniform Resource Locator 159 173 USB ports 29 USB compatible keyboard connecting 53 mouse connecting 50 using Bluetooth 169 cPad and control buttons 131 modem 104 PC Cards 180 SD Secure Digital cards 185 SmartMedia cards 183 utilities Hotkey utility 191 Power Management 197...

Page 302: ...tarting programs 139 System Restore 153 tours and tutorials 156 turning off computer 157 WinDVD advanced features 215 color balance 221 control panel 205 controls are disabled 240 customizing 211 error messages 243 help 222 Internet browser launching 222 not functioning properly 242 pan 221 performance is poor 240 playlists 209 properties audio 213 properties display 214 region codes 212 slow play...

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