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Finding Your Way Around

Underside

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0

The

Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover

secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card

for wireless networking (*for systems with Wi-Fi). The Wi-Fi
Mini PCI module is optional.

The

subwoofer speaker

allows the user to better hear bass

sounds.

The

modem cover

protects the built-in modem.

The

battery cover

provides access to the battery module,

which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical
outlet is not available. For information about replacing the
battery, see

“Changing the main battery” on page 136

The

battery release latch

secures the battery cover to the

computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the
computer case.

The

hard disk drive cover

protects the computer’s hard disk

drive.

The

expansion memory slot

cover

protects the slots where

you insert additional memory. See

“Installing additional

memory (optional)” on page 49

for detailed information.

The

Toshiba Style bay release latch

secures the optional

drive or device that is installed in the Toshiba Style bay.

Summary of Contents for 5205-S119

Page 1: ...7 1002M2 Satellite 5205Series 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 1 on page 233 in this guide ...

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

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

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

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

Page 6: ...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: ...ORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite Noteworthy SelectServ InTouch and Fn esse are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Microsoft Windows DirectX PowerPoint and DirectShow are registere...

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: ...ther documentation 25 Service 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 32 Front with the display open 34 Keyboard indicator panel 36 System indicator panel 37 CD DVD control buttons 38 Underside 39 ...

Page 14: ...ternal monitor 54 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 54 Adjusting the quality of the external display 55 Connecting an external diskette drive 55 Using an external keyboard 56 Connecting the AC adapter 56 Charging the battery 58 Using the computer for the first time 59 Opening the display panel 59 Turning on the power 59 Activating the power on password 61 Using your pointi...

Page 15: ... Printing your work 94 Using diskettes 95 Inserting and removing diskettes 96 Caring for diskettes 96 Backing up your files 97 Copying to a diskette 97 Playing a CD or DVD 98 Drive components and control buttons 98 CD DVD control buttons 100 CD DVD control and Digital audio control 102 Inserting a disc 103 Playing an audio CD 105 Playing a DVD 106 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 107 Removing a...

Page 16: ...n command 117 Going into Hibernation mode 118 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly 119 Starting again from Hibernation 122 Using Stand by 122 Going into Stand by mode more quickly 124 Starting again from Stand by 126 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 127 Toshiba s energy saver design 127 Running the computer on battery power 127 Using additional batteries 128 Battery safety precautions 128 Maximizing...

Page 17: ...t the Internet 147 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 148 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 150 Lesson 6 Starting programs 151 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 153 Using the taskbar 154 Minimizing and maximizing windows 154 Resizing and moving windows 155 Lesson 8 Closing programs 156 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 157 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 157 Creating a shortcut to the ...

Page 18: ...munications 177 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 179 Connecting your computer to a network 179 Setting up a wireless connection 180 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray 180 Using Bluetooth 181 Setting up a direct cable connection 181 An overview of using the Internet 182 The Internet 182 The World Wide Web 182 Internet Service Providers 183 Connecting to the Internet 183 S...

Page 19: ... SD card 194 Removing a SD card 194 Using your IR remote controller 195 Using the Toshiba Style bay 199 Inserting a device into the Toshiba Style bay 199 Removing a device form the Toshiba Style bay 200 Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities 201 TOSHIBA Accessibility 201 Fn esse 203 Starting Fn esse 203 Assigning a key to a program or document 204 Viewing existing key assignments 206 Changing or removing exi...

Page 20: ...laylist 231 Getting Help 232 Exiting WinDVD 232 Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong 233 Problems that are easy to fix 233 Problems when you turn on the computer 235 The Windows operating system is not working 236 Using Startup options to fix problems 237 Internet problems 238 The Windows XP operating system can help you 238 Resolving a hardware conflict 239 A plan of action 239 Resolving hardware co...

Page 21: ...ther Toshiba Internet Web sites 264 Toshiba s worldwide offices 265 Appendix A Hot Keys 268 Volume Mute 268 Instant password security 269 Without a password 269 With a password 269 Power usage mode 270 Stand by mode 271 Hibernation mode 272 Display modes 273 Display brightness 274 Enabling a wireless device 274 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad 275 Keyboard hot keys 275 Appendix B Power C...

Page 22: ... 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Contents Appendix C Video Modes 277 Your computer s video modes 278 Table1 Video modes VGA 278 Table 2 Video modes XGA 279 Table 3 Video modes Ultra XGA 281 Glossary 284 Index 300 ...

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 233 ...

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 262 ...

Page 28: ...tion 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 The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers Display latch Infrared port Volume control dial ...

Page 29: ...09 The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area network using a 10 100 Ethernet link The cooling vents prevent the computer s central processing unit CPU from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure you don t block the cooling vents The DC IN is where you plug in the AC adapter LAN port DC IN Mod...

Page 30: ... speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal 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 The line in jack allows you to play or record sounds when the computer is hooked up to an external audio source Microphon...

Page 31: ...ata between the computer and an external device such as a video camera The USB Universal Serial Bus port allows you to connect USB peripherals to your computer DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors The USB ...

Page 32: ...Ds 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 damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip The eject button opens the drive tray when the computer is turned on RGB monitor port USB ports DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive SD car...

Page 33: ...The SD card slot holds a highly secure stamp size flash memory card with a capacity of 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB or 128 MB The card can be used with a variety of digital I O input output products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras and digital video camcorders On those systems with Wi FiTM the wireless antenna on off switch turns the computer s wireless antenna on or off The Wi Fi M...

Page 34: ...speakers together with the subwoofer let you hear sounds such as system alarms associated with your software and music from DVD ROMs and audio CDs Screen Speaker Function keys Keyboard Palm rest CD DVD control buttons Speaker TOSHIBA Power button Internet Console button Sub LCD Primary control button button Keyboard indicator panel Secondary control button cPad or TouchPad Application Launcher but...

Page 35: ...hPad acts like the secondary button on a mouse The scroll button located between the primary and secondary control buttons on the TouchPad is used for rapidly viewing and moving pages on the screen For more information see Scroll button on page 65 The Sub LCD is a display that shows the time and date track number and remaining playing time of CD selections The CD DVD control buttons allow you to p...

Page 36: ... The TV out button activates an external display device such as a TV when connected to the video audio line out jack For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 54 The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 88 The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in main...

Page 37: ...age 90 System indicator panel The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source The on off light glows green when the computer is on The light glows amber when the computer is in Stand by mode The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It glows green when the battery is fully charged It glows amber while the battery is being charged It doe...

Page 38: ...battery is in the Toshiba Style bay the Toshiba Style bay indicator will Glow green when fully charged Glow amber while charging CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data CD DVD control buttons The control buttons near the display latch are for playing CDs and DVDs You can play audio CDs while the computer is turne...

Page 39: ...will start up and you will need to log on before being able to play a CD or DVD The Sub LCD is a LCD display that shows the track number and remaining playing time of selections The play pause button starts the disc player or makes the disc player pause if it is currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing Press the button again to eject the disc Underside Wi Fi M...

Page 40: ... standard electrical outlet is not available For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 136 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case The hard disk drive cover protects the computer s hard disk drive The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you insert addit...

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

Page 42: ... correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consu...

Page 43: ...ess chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the flo...

Page 44: ...tion the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a ...

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

Page 46: ... 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 diskettes is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a diskette can erase important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive ...

Page 47: ...cking for an internet connection A window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line A window will display asking if you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft 5 Click Yes to register or No to exit the process NOTE If you...

Page 48: ...line Completing installation Upon completion you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer NOTE Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your software on page 47 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 49 Connect a mouse see Connecting a mouse o...

Page 49: ...emory module CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition CAUTION Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD ROM drive power is on If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 If the computer is on click Start Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The operating sy...

Page 50: ...er 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Expansion memory slot cover ...

Page 51: ...t into the computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Inserting the memory mo...

Page 52: ...rough 7 in Installing additional memory optional on page 49 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally out of the slot 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 13 in Installing additional memory optional on page 49 Checking total memory When you add or remove memory you can check that the computer has recognized t...

Page 53: ...ible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation You can connect a USB printer after you turn on the computer To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer You can purchase one from a computer or electronics store Connecting a USB printer To connect a USB printer 1 Connect the flat e...

Page 54: ...ect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the side of the computer 2 Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external monitor 4 Turn on the computer see Turning on the power on page 59 5 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 connect...

Page 55: ...l video device simultaneously External video device only 2 Release the Fn key TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using the Display Properties box in the Control Panel Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your external display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the documentation supplied with the device for additional...

Page 56: ...t the keyboard is USB compatible To connect a keyboard attach its cable to one of the computer s USB ports You can do this after you turn on the computer Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer s batteries The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC po...

Page 57: ...ce heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats dis continue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock CAUTION Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases Never pull direc...

Page 58: ...t you can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on It takes several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer is on The less power the computer is consuming the faster the battery will charge For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 127 CAUTION Once the battery is charg...

Page 59: ...AUTION To avoid damaging the display panel don t force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty 2 If you have a printer connected to your computer turn on the printer and wait until the printer indicates that it is ready on line 3 Turn on the computer by pressing the power button loc...

Page 60: ...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 external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 133 The Fixed HDD ODD light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is curre...

Page 61: ...d 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 208 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 Sub L...

Page 62: ...ss the power button Using your pointing device Your notebook computer comes equipped with one of two pointing devices TouchPad The TouchPad is a small touch sensitive surface located in front and below your keyboard You can use it as a pointing and clicking device cPad The cPad is a small touch sensitive display located in front and below your keyboard You can use it either as a pointing and click...

Page 63: ...PAD ON OFF tab view window appears Sample Mouse Properties window 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window 9 Close the Control Panel window You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad or cPad See Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad on page 275 ...

Page 64: ...g your cursor across the screen often means having to slide your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you ve positioned your cursor you can select an object on the desktop either by double tapping the TouchPad or by clicking the control buttons For more information see Lesson 2 Using the pointing device and control buttons together on page 144 Primary and second...

Page 65: ...ointing device mode allows you to perform several basic tasks with the stroke of a finger Application launch mode allows you to launch programs Pointing device mode is the default Using the cPad in pointing device mode When cPad is in pointing device mode you can move the cursor and manipulate the windows in the main display screen with the touch of your finger Sample cPad in pointing device mode ...

Page 66: ...le tapping the cPad display or by clicking the control buttons For more information see Lesson 2 Using the pointing device and control buttons together on page 144 Primary and secondary control buttons The control 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 th...

Page 67: ...ling the cPad Tap Zones If the tap zones should become disabled causing the icons to disappear you can enable them by doing the following 1 Access the Mouse Properties window in one of these ways Press the TOSHIBA Console button and click the Mouse icon in the TOSHIBA Console window Click the cPad icon on your system tray and select TouchPad Properties from the menu Click Start Control Panel Print...

Page 68: ...pply then OK Switching to application launch mode To activate application launch mode press the Application Launcher button which is located below the cPad between the primary and secondary control buttons Returning to pointing device mode To return to pointing device mode click the x in the cPad display that shows the programs ready for launching Once the launcher is closed and you see the icons ...

Page 69: ...cation launch mode Programs ready for launching are represented by an icon on the cPad display The top row on the display is reserved for program icons comprising the default setting Succeeding rows are filled with the icons of programs you choose to load into the cPad display for launching To add programs see Adding programs to the Application Launcher on page 76 Using the cPad display In applica...

Page 70: ...cPad display cPad Properties which allows you to customize cPad display functions Help which allows you to display the online help for working with the cPad display Unlike programs you choose to load on the cPad display for launching these programs cannot be deleted from the cPad display Using Sticky Note The Sticky Note screen enables you to write type save edit and customize notes and alarms on ...

Page 71: ...Toggle the input mode button on the cPad display so that it shows either a pencil if you are going to write with your finger or ABC if you are going to type using the keyboard 3 Start writing or typing The moment you write or draw on the note the number 1 changes to the next number in numerical order So if your previous highest numbered note was 29 the newly written note becomes 30 To delete a not...

Page 72: ...cPad display To set an alarm 1 Tap the Sticky Note icon on the cPad display and then tap the Sticky Note Properties 2 Click the Set an alarm to checkbox 3 Type the message you want to display 4 Select the time you want the message to display on the cPad display You can also use the Sticky Note Properties window to change fonts use the current note as cPad display wallpaper and set an alarm ...

Page 73: ...andard calculator functions as well as a metrics and weights converter Sample calculator on the cPad display To use the metrics and weights converter 1 Tap the Calculator icon on the cPad display and then tap the Properties icon Sample calculator properties cPad display 2 Select a source unit length weight or volume from the drop down list ...

Page 74: ...alculator icon Changing the cPad background To change the background imagery on the cPad display 1 Open the cPad Properties window in one of these ways With the cPad Application Launcher open tap the cPad Properties icon in the cPad display Right click the cPad icon in your computer s system tray and select cPad Properties from the sub menu The cPad Properties window appears on your computer s mai...

Page 75: ...for the first time 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample cPad Properties window with Background tab displayed 3 Select a background The selected background appears in the preview window 4 Click Close The new background appears on the cPad display ...

Page 76: ... in one of these ways With the Application Launcher open tap the cPad Properties icon in the cPad display Right click the cPad icon in your computer s system tray and select cPad Properties from the sub menu The cPad Properties window appears on your computer s main screen Sample cPad Properties window with Application Launcher tab displayed 2 Click the Application Launcher tab 3 Click the Add but...

Page 77: ...ct the program you want and click the Open button Sample cPad Properties window with new program highlighted An icon of the selected program appears in the preview window of the cPad Properties window 5 Close the cPad Properties window The icon has automatically been added to the cPad display You can now launch the program by tapping the icon with your finger ...

Page 78: ... the cPad display Right click the cPad icon in your computer s system tray and select cPad Properties from the sub 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 Cl...

Page 79: ...n in the cPad display Right click the cPad icon in your computer s system tray and select cPad Properties from the sub menu The cPad Properties window appears on your computer s main screen 2 Click the Application Launcher tab 3 Select the icon representing the program to be deleted Selecting the icon activates the Delete button 4 Click the Delete button A confirmation window appears asking if you...

Page 80: ...ou need Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically If this is not the case then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system s Ad...

Page 81: ... 375 ver 2 4 0 Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel appears Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears ...

Page 82: ...d Using the computer for the first time 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a Printer The Add Printer Wizard window appears Sample Add Printer Wizard 5 Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 83: ...Other Hardware The Printers and Other Hardware window appears 2 Click Printers and Faxes 3 Double click the fax icon 4 Follow the on screen instructions To disable the fax auto receive function 1 Click Start Printers and Faxes 2 Right click the fax icon 3 Click Properties from the drop down menu 4 Click the DEVICES tab 5 Under the device name right click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR highlight Receive an...

Page 84: ...return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period power down the computer The Windows XP operating system uses the Shut down command to power down the computer if you are connected to a Windows network server domain server or the Turn Off command if you are not When the fixed HDD ODD light on the system indicator panel is on don t turn off the power Doing so may damage you...

Page 85: ...ended the drive in use lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through Toshi...

Page 86: ... 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 right side of the computer then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer ...

Page 87: ...rs 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 135 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up y...

Page 88: ...se Stand by or Hibernation mode as described in Powering down the computer on page 111 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 Using the keyboard Parts of the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typew...

Page 89: ...l 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 are called function keys because they run programmed functions when you press them Use...

Page 90: ...eyboard 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 Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode keyboard indicator light glows whe...

Page 91: ...key and press F11 again The numeric mode light goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode keyboard indicator light glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters For uppercase letters hold down ...

Page 92: ...ne 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 204 TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console button provides quick access to some common functions When the default setting is active the TOSHIBA Console button brings up the TOSHIBA Console Sample TOSHIBA Console box For informa...

Page 93: ...s XP operating system gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 151 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 yo...

Page 94: ...nformation on how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 143 Printing your work Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 80 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 95: ...3 Click OK to print Using diskettes The 3 5 inch external USB diskette drive lets you use high density 1 44 MB diskettes for data transfer and storage Sample external diskette drive The diskette activity light flashes while the drive is being accessed Eject button Diskette activity light ...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...r network partition 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 then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one fi...

Page 98: ...VD 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 listen to music A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when the computer is turned off For more information see CD DVD control buttons on page 100 If your computer has a DVD ROM CD ...

Page 99: ... damage the disc or the drive The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive 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 p...

Page 100: ...ds 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 NOTE You can only lock the mode to its current setting when the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode or when the power is off The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The next track button skips to the followin...

Page 101: ...of the Sub LCD shows the battery charge level The play pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing You can eject a disc by pressing the stop eject button twice Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is turned on Status Display ON Welcome OFF See you SUSPEND ...

Page 102: ... drive the system enters CD player mode and operates as a stand alone CD player If a DVD is in the drive the operating system starts and the DVD player starts The operating system starts the TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER starts and the digital audio file begins to play Operating system is running and you press Play Pause If a CD is in the drive the TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER starts and the digital audio file beg...

Page 103: ...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 disc 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 CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid t...

Page 104: ...lfunction 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 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Disc Spindle Correct position Inco...

Page 105: ...indows MediaTM Player or the TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER For information on how to set the default please see TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 211 To access the Windows MediaTM Player click Start then click Windows Media Player Sample Windows MediaTM Player screen To access TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 1 Click Start then click All Programs Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume Play control Fast forwar...

Page 106: ...player s control panels works much like ordinary compact disc players To stop the CD click the Stop button To play the CD click the Play button To pause click the Pause button Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter devoted to using WinDVD For information about how to play back a DVD see WinDVD on page 221 Rewind Stop Pause Play Fast forward Previous playlist Next playlist Next Previous tr...

Page 107: ...sing the drive Wait for the disk disc activity light on the system indicator panel to turn off before opening the disc tray 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover CAUTION If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for the disc ...

Page 108: ... 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 disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc wipe it from the center outwards not in a circle with a clean dry cloth If necessary moisten the cloth with wate...

Page 109: ... lines with another computer you need The computer s modem A telephone line A communications program To connect to the Internet you need a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Connecting the modem Your computer comes with a built in V 92 K56 modem and a built in 10 100 Ethe...

Page 110: ...modular jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network locally or remotely Locally using the built in 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter by connecting it to a standard RJ45 LAN line Remotely using the built in modem and a dial up connection To set up the network connection use the Network Setup Wizard 1 Click Start and point ...

Page 111: ...e the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the computer The Windows XP Home operating system uses the Turn Off command The Windows XP Pro operating system uses the Turn Off command if you are not connected to a W...

Page 112: ...ring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you restart the computer the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if ...

Page 113: ...our computer could lose data When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off Shut down or Hibernation On restarting the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens all the programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Stand by command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your wo...

Page 114: ...n The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer turns itself off Turning off or shutting down more quickly In addition to the method described above you can turn off or shut down the computer by pressing the power button To do so you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenanc...

Page 115: ... Using Turn Off or Shut down 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section The Full Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab ...

Page 116: ... window 6 Select Power Off for the option you want When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here The Set the range window appears Sample Set the range window with DC only option ...

Page 117: ... the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button the on off light changes to green Using Hibernation When Hibernation is enabled you can put the computer into Hibernation in more than one way Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation enabled is a default setting If it should become disabled you can enable it as follo...

Page 118: ...A Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Going into Hibernation mode If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer using the Hibernation command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate Hibernate only appears when the s...

Page 119: ...ain power off the computer using Hibernation as follows 1 Click Start Shut Down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Hibernate from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off Going into Hibernation mode more quickly By pressing the power button By closing the display ...

Page 120: ... window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 In the Running on batteries area click the Details button 5 Click the System Power Mode tab ...

Page 121: ...ns you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here ...

Page 122: ...A Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Hibernation To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you went into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start the computer again by opening the display panel Using Stand b...

Page 123: ... Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer using the Stand by command as follows 1 Click Start then Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Stand by from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks green to indicate t...

Page 124: ...y closing the display panel To put the computer into Stand by mode when you press the power button or close the display panel you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Detai...

Page 125: ... want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Stand by mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Stand by mode when you close the display panel When the system Standby time has passed Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to automatically go into Stand by mo...

Page 126: ...are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Stand by To start the computer from Stand by mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to gree...

Page 127: ...cy Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable lithium ion Li ion high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC out...

Page 128: ...n extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition the computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery This is a nickel metal hydride NiMH battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory which stores your system configuration settings and the current time ...

Page 129: ...y use an identical battery that you can purchase through toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed to cause reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery you should hear a click when it is seated properly Ne...

Page 130: ...green and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections to the AC adapter and power cable 5 Charge the battery until the battery light glows green If you have extra batteries rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more tha...

Page 131: ...ry charger from Toshiba s Web site at toshibaaccessories com Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE The battery may take longer to charge with many applications open...

Page 132: ...real time clock RTC and calendar During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug in the computer ...

Page 133: ...tery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel opens 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Ru...

Page 134: ...lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and other drives Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power such as a PC Card Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba s powe...

Page 135: ... you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low You can set multiple alarms Each alarm ca...

Page 136: ...er source or install a charged battery NOTE If your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often CAUTION When handling a battery be careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Going into Hibernation mode...

Page 137: ...RNING 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 138 Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 With the battery release latch pulled toward the right side of the computer inse...

Page 138: ...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 139: ...hile travelling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables compact discs and diskettes Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit toshib...

Page 140: ...nt 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 launching pad for everything you can do...

Page 141: ...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 button Icons ...

Page 142: ... information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See the Windows XP online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access operating system update infor...

Page 143: ...s and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Windows XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system Programs documents and other data are held in files These files can be grouped to...

Page 144: ...ntroduced you to the pointing device which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the pointing device with the control buttons in tandem NOTE How to best use the cPad or TouchPad and the control buttons together is a matter of personal preference Many users find that the ideal way is to use both hands with one index finger working the cPad and or TouchP...

Page 145: ...nu 3 With the cursor in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu 5 Click Start then click My Computer The operating system opens the My Computer window Sample My Computer window ...

Page 146: ...f the screen and while holding down the primary button use the pointing device to drag the cursor to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop s four edges 8 Click the t...

Page 147: ... lock and unlock the taskbar by using the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window To access the window 1 Right click the taskbar then select Properties The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window appears 2 Check or uncheck the box next to the Lock the taskbar command 3 Click OK Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskb...

Page 148: ...es that you are in My Computer Sample My Computer window Lesson 4 Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program 1 Move the cursor to an empty area 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 syst...

Page 149: ...into the operating system Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on the taskbar that reads New Doc txt Notepad the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but if you point to the 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 ab...

Page 150: ... The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Folder The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted 3 Type a name for the folder such as My 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 ...

Page 151: ...ams Lesson 6 Starting programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into the operating system Paint and Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic drawing program Sampl...

Page 152: ...example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer 4 Click the Paint button on the taskbar The operating system displays the Paint program The operating system places the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have sel...

Page 153: ...al program windows open You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning them so that you can see more than one of them at a time You can also hide windows by removing them from the desktop without actually closing your document or program This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows open on the desktop Sample Windows Explorer window open on the ...

Page 154: ...play only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window 2 Click the Minimize butto...

Page 155: ...ving windows 1 Click the Restore button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the cursor to the right hand edge of the Paint window The cursor changes to a...

Page 156: ...the desktop The next lesson shows you how to close them Lesson 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to close it While you can run several programs at the same time having a large number of programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutori...

Page 157: ...shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the name and location of the program file to which you would like to create a shortcut 1 Move the cursor to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Shortcut The operating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog box Sample Create Shortcut di...

Page 158: ...tcuts 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then click Search Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search Results window ...

Page 159: ... or part of the file name The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 4 Select the Character Map file with the secondary button then drag and drop it on the desktop 5 In the shortcut menu click Create Shortcut s Here A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop NOTE Shortcut icons can be recognized by an arrow in the lower left corner Deleting or chang...

Page 160: ...ill also introduce you to properties The Windows XP operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and color Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or graphics that was created by an indiv...

Page 161: ...rrows in the list box 6 Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply 8 After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK The operating system returns you to the desktop You can view any object s prop...

Page 162: ...s 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options 3 Click one of the following Change the date and time in the Pick a Task section Date and Time in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Date and Time Properties window appears Sample Date and Time Properties window HINT To open the Date and Time Properties window more quickly eithe...

Page 163: ...eturn the desktop 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 it has not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore ...

Page 164: ... 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 restore the...

Page 165: ...nt 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 was in at the preset time To get to System Restore click Start click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tool and click System Restore The System Rest...

Page 166: ...ort 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 press F1 otherwise click Start then click Help and Support The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window 2 If you do not see the index click index Hel...

Page 167: ... the index 3 Type drawing in the text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed Sample help window for drawings Notice that under the category drawings there is a subcategory creating using Paint 4 Highlight creating using Paint then click Display Help opens a topic screen that in the window s right pane gives a brief description of Paint and provides different ways for ...

Page 168: ...it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the Windows XP tour Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience the Windows XP tour is a good way to learn about the operating system s features To start the tour 1 Click Start then click Tour Windows XP The Windows XP Tour window appears 2 Follow the instructions ...

Page 169: ...nt 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 To turn off the computer see Powering down the computer on page 111 or Using Turn Off or Shut down on page 113 ...

Page 170: ...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 171: ...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 172: ...ad of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options you choose determine 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 173: ...rsonalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice ...

Page 174: ...ay one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Sample toolbar locations Address bar Standard buttons ...

Page 175: ...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 176: ...ks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then click 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 Appl...

Page 177: ... 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 you have finished transferring files close the progr...

Page 178: ...ly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating system 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options window appears 4 Click the Modems tab A location box appears The COM port is specified in the Attached to field Your modem should be listed under Modem ...

Page 179: ...you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality Accessing a network To access A wired network at the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer A remote ne...

Page 180: ...e optional Wi Fi and Bluetooth features When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module or Bluetooth module your computer may display a PC Card icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed You can use the system tray s PC Card icon to turn off your Wi Fi Mini PCI module or Bluetooth module Ho...

Page 181: ...ss 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 The antenna is enabled 2 Hold down the function key Fn and press F8 until the Bluetooth icon is highlighted 3 Release the keys Bluetooth is now enabled NOTE Your Bluetooth module is based on the Bluetooth specificatio...

Page 182: ...es under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet For more information about the Internet Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet on page 147 The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world ...

Page 183: ...n Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone line 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 ...

Page 184: ...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 185: ... 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 263 Expl...

Page 186: ...de 2 Connect the video audio cable to the video audio line out jack 3 Press Fn and F5 five times consecutively Sample display options window The picture will automatically display on the TV screen If a movie is already playing turn it off and repeat step 2 NOTE As you press the Fn and F5 keys the display box shifts to highlight the different display output devices When the TV box is highlighted re...

Page 187: ...ch 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 and ...

Page 188: ... sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone in 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 on the right side of the computer 2...

Page 189: ...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 190: ...akers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones a pair of external stereo speakers or a Dolby Digital Optical cable NOTE You will need to purchase a Dolby Digital Optical cable This cable is not shipped with your system TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To...

Page 191: ...puter Memory Card International Association standard Your computer has one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards known as types I and II A Type I card is typically used for a serial interface parallel interface or modem A Type II card is typically used for memory storage or as a network card Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2 1 standa...

Page 192: ...ge 193 2 Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the slot 3 Align the card connectors with the PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place CAUTION To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer do not force the card into the PC Card slot Removing PC Cards 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2 Cl...

Page 193: ...operly Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove an ATA card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you ar...

Page 194: ...it down by clicking the PC Card PCMCIA icon on the taskbar Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it Using SD cards Your computer supports the use of SD memory input output cards The cards can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc Inserting a SD card 1 Turn the card so that the metal contacts a...

Page 195: ... controller The TOSHIBA remote control lets you control play of CDs and DVDs as well as presentations The remote control works via the infrared port on the computer Applications whose functions can be controlled by the remote control are Windows MediaTM Player WinDVD Microsoft PowerPoint presentation graphics program Live Media The TOSHIBA Remote Control NOTE You can use TOSHIBA Button Controls to...

Page 196: ...urn off your computer using the remote control your system can be plugged into a wall outlet or it can be running on battery power The Instant TV Out button sends a display signal instantly to the video audio port The Full Screen button toggles the size of the active window between normal and maximum The Change the Task button allows you to move from one window to another one The Audio Volume butt...

Page 197: ...to display the menu for the WinDVD application The Mode button allows you to toggle between CD DVD and digital audio modes The Play Pause button allows you to play or pause the CD DVD player The Stop button stops the CD DVD player The Next Track Chapter buttons allow you to move from one track chapter to another The Fast Forward Rewind buttons allow you to fast forward and rewind your application ...

Page 198: ...d port For best results point the remote toward the infrared port when pressing a control button If your remote control does not work within the specified range or angle change the battery Use only a CR2025 battery When exchanging data with another device via the infrared port the remote control will not work If the infrared element on the remote control is exposed to either fluorescent light or d...

Page 199: ...lows you in insert additional drives optical drives and other interface devices i e media card adapters etc Inserting a device into the Toshiba Style bay Insert the device as follows 1 Remove the locking screw 2 Insert the device or drive until you hear it click and lock into place Inserting a device into the Toshiba Style bay 3 If you want to secure the device replace the locking screw ...

Page 200: ... NOTE Always make sure that any devices operating in the Toshiba Style bay have been stopped before removing the device 1 If the locking screw is in place remove it 2 Slide the Toshiba Style bay lock to the unlocked position 3 Pull the Toshiba Style release lever toward the back of the computer Removing a device from the Toshiba Style bay 4 Pull the device from the bay ...

Page 201: ...hese 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 can...

Page 202: ...ck Start then click All Programs 2 Select Toshiba Utilities then select Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 3 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option 5 Click Apply then click OK The function is now active ...

Page 203: ...Creating shortcuts on page 157 With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows program Open a file in its associated Windows program Display a customized folder of Windows programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 268 You can assign any key that is not ...

Page 204: ...assign a key to open a program or document Drag and drop Use the keyboard or pointing device your computer comes with either a cPad or TouchPad pointing device The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both...

Page 205: ...am or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Using the keyboard or pointing device Your computer comes with either a cPad or TouchPad pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document 1 Start Fn esse 2 Perform one of the following Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the cPad or TouchPad move the cu...

Page 206: ...ate a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your operating system documentation Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from wit...

Page 207: ... and continue as if you were creating a new assignment 3 To remove the key assignment click Clear Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hot key combination for Stand by Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate the utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility The Toshiba Hotkey utility window appears Samp...

Page 208: ...mputer 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 selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears Sample TOSHIBA Console window ...

Page 209: ...15 TOSHIBA Button Controls for detailed information see TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 211 Sub LCD Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 203 Toshiba Hardware for detailed information see Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 218 Toshiba Mobile Network The features in this category are Start Bluetooth for systems with this option Bluetooth settings for systems with this opt...

Page 210: ... a password recovery diskette 1 Turn off the computer 2 Insert a diskette into the external diskette drive Ensure the diskette s write protect tab on the back is set to the write enabled position NOTE Writing the power on password to a diskette will delete all data on the diskette 3 Turn on the computer 4 Enter the power on password when the Sub LCD displays the password prompt 5 Press the Tab key...

Page 211: ...computer 3 When the Sub LCD displays password press the Enter key The computer will read the diskette and start the computer TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to enable or disable the TOSHIBA Console and Internet buttons and the programs associated with them Those buttons are located just above the function keys at the top of the keyboard To access these controls 1 In t...

Page 212: ... you want to change 4 Select the option 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 213: ...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 214: ...r 24 hours and click the appropriate radio button Sample SubLCD tab Besides setting the clock 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 ...

Page 215: ...A Console double click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 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 th...

Page 216: ...You can create other AC power modes but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full Power mode Running on batteries section 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...

Page 217: ...ew power mode then press Enter Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes tab window 2 Click Details The Properties window for the selected mode opens with the General tab displayed This tab enables 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 th...

Page 218: ... it In the TOSHIBA Console double click the Toshiba Hardware icon Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the following General Allows you to view current BIDS version Password Allows you to set user passwords Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system ...

Page 219: ...d You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button LAN Lets you enable or disable the Wake on LAN feature Ch...

Page 220: ...sole 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 cPad Properties The cPad Properties feature enables you to adjust the settings for the cPad when it s in application launch mode For more information see Using the cPad in application launch mode on page 69 ...

Page 221: ... while your computer is connected to AC power For systems with a DVD ROM drive you can use WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology Your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled WARNING Before playing a DVD turn down the volume Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears...

Page 222: ...o do Sample DVD Drive Window NOTE If you wish to have WinDVD run automatically select Play DVD movie using WinDVD then select the Always do the selected action checkbox This checkbox is unchecked by default To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD The WinDVD player window opens ...

Page 223: ...ample WinDVD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD slider bar location The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward through the DVD content Move the slider bar to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward ...

Page 224: ...ortcut menu by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays Once a DVD is playing the counter disp...

Page 225: ...D and started WinDVD you are ready to play the disc Using the control panel you can play a DVD from the beginning or move to a desired location then begin playing Sample WinDVD control panel with expanded view for showing advanced features Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Play starts disc playback spacebar Step forward steps for ward in the playback one frame at a time None Pause pau...

Page 226: ...orward speed Move the slider downward to play the movie in fast reverse Move it further downward to increase reverse speed Plac ing the slider in the center or clicking Play plays the DVD at normal speed This will play the DVD at normal speed Time Control click to increase playback speed None Clock enables you to select and control playback time None Time shift click to slow playback speed None Fa...

Page 227: ...inal level M Repeat shows the current media loop settings includ ing repeat chapter repeat title loop or no repeat Ctlr B Zoom zooms in on the movie window for a closer look After zooming in you can pan around to see other areas of the image None Bookmarks opens the Bookmark browser which enables you to bookmark scenes in a movie so that you can skip to them when selected K Capture opens the Cap t...

Page 228: ...omputer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features may not appear or may appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section may be available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel Select from the ...

Page 229: ... selecting the Expand subpanel button and the Navigation submenu The playlist options are found within the Navigation menu Options to use and create playlists allow you to open files open existing playlists create new playlists and select DVDs from an existing folder A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playli...

Page 230: ...nu by clicking the Playlist button See Using the WinDVD control panel on page 224 to locate the playlist button Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select New Playlist from the menu The Playlist window opens Sample WinDVD Playlist window 3 Select File to enable selection of a file or Disc to create a playlist for an entire disc ...

Page 231: ...r where you want to save your playlist name the playlist then click Save Playlist files are saved with the file extension plf The playlist can be reopened and played Playing a Playlist After creating a new playlist you can open it with WinDVD The playlist keeps your selections organized so that you can play your favorites at any time To play a playlist 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Play...

Page 232: ...to open then click Open The Playlist window appears 4 Click Load List to open the saved playlists 5 Browse to the playlist you want to open then click Open and WinDVD displays the playlist Getting Help Click the Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD Click the Close button to exit WinDVD ...

Page 233: ...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 234: ...ctions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 111 Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the...

Page 235: ...bly 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 t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware c...

Page 236: ...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 237: ...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 238: ... 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 problem using your computer the onl...

Page 239: ...f the system depends on the successful 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 work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected ...

Page 240: ... 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 conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer Disable another system c...

Page 241: ...4 Select the specific device from the device category 5 In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 7 Click yes or no whichever is appropriate Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Prop...

Page 242: ...s 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 module problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Turn off your computer a...

Page 243: ...em 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 power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge...

Page 244: ...er from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display 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 batteries on page 131 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the k...

Page 245: ...y 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 problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its pre...

Page 246: ...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 adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not wo...

Page 247: ... problem may 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 Er...

Page 248: ...ecover lost data using 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 dr...

Page 249: ...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 up Press the disc down until it locks on the spindle C...

Page 250: ...k 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 movie Playback performance is poor Make sure your system s A C adapter is plugged in and the system s power setting is on full The Root or Title menu doe...

Page 251: ... normal try 1 Closing any other open applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 Ensuring DMA Direct Memory Access is turned on See Playback performance is poor on page 250 3 If you have installed new hardware such as a new graphics card or audio card ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 8 1 or higher and WinDVD Contact the manufacturer of the component 4 Veri...

Page 252: ... resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error message and additional information Resolution The disc in the DVD ROM drive is not a valid disc type Valid disc types are DVD Video and audio CD Ensure the disc is a valid disc type 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 c...

Page 253: ...lay the selected resolution due to system limitations The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit There are not enough sys tem resources to play the DVD at the selected setting Alter the display settings to reduce the resolution 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 t...

Page 254: ...c problem There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD ROM drive Playback cannot con tinue The DVD ROM drive failed to authenticate authorize playback of the DVD disc There may be a problem with the DVD ROM drive Try to play another disc Contact your supplier s Technical Support WinDVD does not support this version of the DVD specification Check that this is a DVD Video 1 0 di...

Page 255: ... of WinDVD Use DVD content from the appropriate region If appli cable on your system refer to the Help file for how to change the Region Code Permission to play is denied Please check the Parental Control setting The Parental Control set ting of WinDVD is lower than the Parental Control level of the content being played Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized Change the Parental Con trol level ...

Page 256: ...e volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings 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 di...

Page 257: ...d the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufac...

Page 258: ...n it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slot appears to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties window appears 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button 5 Double click the name...

Page 259: ...ly Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems For more information ...

Page 260: ...ter drivers as shown in Setting up your software on page 47 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand by mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file print...

Page 261: ... bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the li...

Page 262: ...res you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familia...

Page 263: ...ions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer or authorized Toshiba representative from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem ...

Page 264: ...oblem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com M...

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Page 268: ...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 269: ...saver pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank Moving the pointing device or pressing a key turns the screen back on An Unlock Computer window appears prompting you for a password After typing in the password press Enter NOTE To activate the password feature you must first enable it by using Toshiba Hardware Setup Refer to Toshiba Hardware S...

Page 270: ...ey displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the battery save modes The power usage modesin the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power ...

Page 271: ...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 122 ...

Page 272: ... is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 117 ...

Page 273: ...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 274: ...ey 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 181 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 Disable all devices Sample wireless modes win...

Page 275: ...or enables the TouchPad or cPad To use the TouchPad see For systems with Touch Pad on page 64 To use the cPad see For systems with cPad on page 65 Sample disable and enable TouchPad or cPad windows Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off ...

Page 276: ... 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 277: ...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 number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the ...

Page 278: ...acter 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 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA Text 40 x 25 Characters 9 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Tex...

Page 279: ...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 256K Virtual 256 256K 60 7...

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Page 281: ...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 ...

Page 282: ...256K Virtual 256 256K 60 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 75 2048 x 1536 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz ...

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Page 284: ... 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 285: ...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 286: ...s simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives in...

Page 287: ... needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not i...

Page 288: ... read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information characte...

Page 289: ...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 290: ...ne 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 r...

Page 291: ...able 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 fil...

Page 292: ... 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 293: ...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 294: ...k pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M megabyte MB A un...

Page 295: ...ns 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 Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the ...

Page 296: ...led by 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 pointi...

Page 297: ...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 298: ...again system 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 dis...

Page 299: ...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 300: ...oiding injury 42 B battery alarms 135 changing 136 charge not lasting 244 charging 58 131 conserving power 134 disposal 138 inserting 137 installing 136 light 37 60 133 Li ion lithium ion 127 monitoring power 133 NiMH nickel metal hydride 128 power usage mode 270 recharging 131 remaining power 133 removing 136 RTC real time clock 128 132 setting alarms 135 battery cover 40 latch 40 Bluetooth 181 b...

Page 301: ...tents 107 CD ROMs using 98 writing 32 CDs 35 107 inserting 103 problem solving 250 changing main battery 136 channels DMA 240 IRQ 240 Character Map 158 charging main battery 58 131 RTC real time clock battery 132 checking device properties 241 cleaning CD DVDs 108 computer 84 diskettes 96 closing programs 156 COM port 178 comfort chair 43 lighting 44 work habits 45 command Shut down 111 Turn Off 1...

Page 302: ... programs 79 Application Launcher button 68 background 74 disabling 62 display using 69 enabling 62 Help accessing 80 Small Display Properties 220 Sticky Note 70 tap zones 66 using 62 144 cursor control mode light 37 customizing taskbar 171 window toolbars 174 D date and time setting 162 DC IN 56 desktop 140 background 143 browsing style 172 choosing style and browsing options 172 creating new ico...

Page 303: ...ting a disc 103 problems 249 removing a disc 107 troubleshooting 242 DVD ROM CD RW launch WinDVD 187 DVD ROM CD RW drive 32 98 109 187 can t access disc 249 drive tray won t open 249 eject button 99 light 38 manual eject hole button 99 problems 249 troubleshooting 242 DVDs 35 98 playing 187 E email 184 emulating a full size keyboard 92 energy saving features 127 environmental considerations 42 43 ...

Page 304: ...ion 175 front panel 36 function keys 35 89 H hard disk drive cover 40 light 38 60 hardware conflicts 239 resolving 240 headphone S PDIF 30 headphones connecting 191 Help 166 Windows XP 238 Hibernation low battery 135 Hibernation command 112 enabling 117 Hibernation mode 112 methods 118 119 124 hiding windows 153 hot key display modes 273 display output settings 54 keyboard 275 keyboard overlays 27...

Page 305: ...31 K keyboard 36 character keys 88 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 89 cursor control overlay 91 emulating full size 92 external 56 Fn esse 203 function keys 89 hot keys 275 indicator panel 36 lights 36 numeric keypad overlay 90 overlay keys 90 unexpected characters 244 Windows special keys 90 L LAN Local Area Network adapter 110 lights AC power 37 56 60 battery 37 60 133 cursor control mode 37 disk disc acti...

Page 306: ...Wizard 110 New Folder icon 150 new text document 148 next track button 35 39 100 Notepad 149 numeric mode light 37 O object properties 160 on off light 37 online tours 168 operating system 23 P Paint program 151 password power on 61 PC Card checklist 258 CIS Card Information Structure 257 computer stops working 259 eject button 30 errors 259 hot swapping fails 259 inserting 192 modem default 178 n...

Page 307: ...computer will not power up 235 contacting Toshiba 263 corrupted damaged data files 248 Device Manager 240 disabling a device 241 disk drive is slow 248 display is blank 245 DVD ROM controls are gray 250 not functioning properly 252 video content poor 251 DVD ROM performance is poor 250 DVD ROM Root or Title menu does not open 250 DVD ROM slow playback 251 DVD ROM CD RW performance is poor 250 DVD ...

Page 308: ... 133 remote controller 195 removing CDs and DVDs 107 main battery 136 PC Cards 192 resizing windows 153 155 Restart command 112 RGB monitor port 33 RTC real time clock battery 128 runningthecomputeronbatterypower 127 S safety disposing of batteries 138 icon 24 precautions 45 traveling 139 saving your work 93 screen 35 blank 245 doesn t look normal flickers 246 Screen Saver tab 161 SCSI Small Compu...

Page 309: ...n adjusting display 55 connecting 54 text file 148 tips on computing 87 toolbars customizing 174 displaying in a window 175 Toshiba Internet Web sites 264 TOSHIBA Accessibility 201 Toshiba Accessories Information 25 TOSHIBA Button Controls 105 211 TOSHIBA Console 92 208 TOSHIBA Console button 36 92 Toshiba Forum 263 Toshiba Hardware Setup 218 TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 105 106 choosing a default 213 Tos...

Page 310: ...ing 153 155 Windows Explorer 151 Windows Help and Support 142 Windows Media Player 105 choosing a default 213 Windows XP change date and time settings 162 changing the screen saver 160 closing programs 156 creating a new folder 150 creating a text file 148 creating shortcuts 157 desktop 140 Help 166 238 Help and Support 238 opening a Web page 148 problem solving 236 Recycle Bin 163 removing object...

Page 311: ...ndex video window maximizing 228 wireless antenna indicator 33 on off switch 33 wireless features Bluetooth 181 Wi Fi 180 wireless networking 179 Wizards Add Printer 80 Network Setup 110 New Connection Wizard 179 World Wide Web 182 ...

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