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Toshiba A10 S129 - Satellite - Celeron 2.4 GHz, User Manual

The Toshiba A10 S129 Satellite, powered by a Celeron 2.4 GHz processor, offers high performance and reliability. Enhance your user experience and explore the full potential of this device with our free download User Manual available at manualshive.com. Get detailed instructions and maximize the capabilities of your Toshiba A10 S129 effortlessly.

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Summary of Contents for A10 S129 - Satellite - Celeron 2.4 GHz

Page 1: ...hin the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 196 in this guide Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ...

Page 2: ...SPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alterati...

Page 3: ... a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guaran...

Page 4: ...15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine CA 92618 1697 949 583 3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with ...

Page 5: ...interrupted service If Problems Arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immediately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily discontinue service When practical they will notify you in advance of this disconnection If advance notice is not feasible you will be ...

Page 6: ... must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telec...

Page 7: ...less LANs Revision A B as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity WiFi certification as defined by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Caution Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you ma...

Page 8: ...n 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 installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user docu...

Page 9: ...th the essential requirements of the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC with essential test suites as per standards EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment België Belgique For outdoor usage only channel 10 2457 MHz and 11 2462 MHz is allowed For private usage outside buildings across ...

Page 10: ...y channels 10 and 11 2457 MHz and 2462 MHz respectively may be used in France License required for every installation indoor and outdoor installations Please contact ART for procedure to follow Bande de fréquence restreinte seuls les canaux 10 à 11 2457 et 2462 MHz respectivement doivent être utilisés en France Toute utilisation qu elle soit intérieure ou extérieure est soumise à autorisation Vous...

Page 11: ...dge of the LCD screen For both antennas the radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance bet...

Page 12: ...ipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not...

Page 13: ...00 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipm...

Page 14: ...e harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or reloca...

Page 15: ...001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table This device works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Gr...

Page 16: ...ountries regions in the following table Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zea...

Page 17: ...pecial Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIB...

Page 18: ...oneofyourBluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy...

Page 19: ...ement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Caution FCC Interfe...

Page 20: ...the user s authority to operate the equipment Taiwan The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Article 14 Unles...

Page 21: ...Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of ...

Page 22: ...ly Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device CD ROM DVD ROM Multi function Drive Safety Instructions CD ROM DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorize...

Page 23: ... To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any f...

Page 24: ...RED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE ...

Page 25: ...nd and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org ...

Page 26: ...7 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 38 Making sure you have everything 38 Front with the display closed 39 Back 40 Right side 41 Left side 42 Front with the display open 43 System indicator panel 44 Keyboard indicator lights 45 Underside 46 Chapter 2 Getting Started 48 Selecting a place to work 48 Creating a computer friendly environment 48 ...

Page 27: ...the TouchPad 62 Setting up a printer 63 Installing additional memory optional 66 Removing a memory module 70 Connecting a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Connecting a USB printer 71 Connecting a parallel printer 71 Using external display devices 72 Connecting an external monitor 72 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 72 Adjusting the quality of the external display 73 Displ...

Page 28: ...rting a disc 89 Playing an audio CD 91 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 93 Removing a disc with the computer on 93 Removing a disc with the computer off 94 Caring for CDs and DVDs 94 Setting up for communications 94 Connecting the modem to a phone line 95 Connecting your computer to a network 95 Powering down the computer 96 Turn Off or Shut down command 96 Restart command 97 Hibernation comman...

Page 29: ...main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring battery power 119 Determining remaining battery power 119 Conserving battery power 120 What to do when the battery runs low 121 Setting battery alarms 121 Changing the main battery 122 Removing the battery from the computer 123 Inserting the battery in the computer 125 Taking care of your battery 125 Safety precautions 125 Maximizing battery...

Page 30: ...5 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 146 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 148 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 150 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 152 Lesson 13 Using System Restore 154 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do 155 Windows XP Help and Support Center 155 Using the online tours and tutorials 157 Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 158 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Optio...

Page 31: ...net 171 An overview of using the Internet 172 The Internet 172 The World Wide Web 172 Internet Service Providers 173 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 173 Surfing the Internet 173 Internet features 174 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet 174 Toshiba s online resources 175 Exploring video features 175 Changing the display properties setting 175 Display settings hot key 176 Ex...

Page 32: ...t 191 Toshiba Hardware Setup 194 Chapter 8 If Something Goes Wrong 196 Problems that are easy to fix 196 Problems when you turn on the computer 198 The Windows operating system is not working 199 Using Startup options to fix problems 200 Internet problems 201 The Windows XP operating system can help you 202 Resolving a hardware conflict 202 A plan of action 203 Resolving hardware conflicts on your...

Page 33: ...hiba s worldwide offices 225 Appendix A Hot Keys 228 Volume Mute 228 Instant password security 228 Without a password 229 With a password 229 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 230 Power usage mode 231 Standby mode 232 Hibernation mode 233 Display modes 234 Display brightness 235 Enabling a wireless device 235 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 235 Keyboard hot keys 236 App...

Page 34: ...r operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through an...

Page 35: ...al injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury ...

Page 36: ...f a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery Media For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at to...

Page 37: ...e options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM limited 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 196 ...

Page 38: ...e when you need to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately For additional help see If you need further assistance on page 223 ...

Page 39: ...abled On those systems with Wi FiTM the wireless antenna on off switch turns the computer s wireless antenna on or off The Wi Fi Mini PCI module is optional The system indicator panel provides information about various system functions See System indicator panel on page 44 The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked To open the display panel slide the display latch to the right and...

Page 40: ... where you plug in the AC adapter for either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery The LAN active indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged between the computer and the LAN local area network The Network port RJ45 jack provides access to a LAN via a standard Ethernet network cable The Link indicator glows green when the computer is connected to a LAN and the LA...

Page 41: ... connect a parallel printer or other parallel device including ECP compatible devices Right side The DVD ROM or multi function drive enables you to play high resolution full screen videos at up to 30 frames per second You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD ROMs and play audio CDs The eject button opens the drive tray when the computer is turned on The manual eject butt...

Page 42: ...ng vents The PC Card slot supports a Type I or Type II PC Card See Using PC Cards on page 179 for more information The PC Card eject button releases the PC Card from the PC Card slot The 3 5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speak...

Page 43: ...hear sounds such as system alarms associated with your software and music from DVD ROMs and audio CDs The power button turns the computer on and off Holding down the power button for four seconds resets the computer The function keys when used with the Fn key activate several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 228 Power button Screen Keyboard TouchPad Primary Seco...

Page 44: ...em functions See System indicator panel on page 44 The TouchPadTM enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger 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 flashes amber when the computer is in Standby mode The main battery light indicates the main batter...

Page 45: ...essed Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media and result in loss of data Keyboard indicator lights The caps lock light located on the Caps Lock key glows when you press the Caps Lock key When this light is on pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase capital letter The cursor control mode light located on the panel just below the F10 ke...

Page 46: ...n pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the numeric keypad overlay on page 83 Underside The battery release lock keeps the battery release latch from moving effectively locking the battery pack The battery release latch secures the battery pack to the computer preventing the cover ...

Page 47: ...ntains the battery For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 122 The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 66 for detailed information ...

Page 48: ... designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface which is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating conditio...

Page 49: ...n it back on contact your network administrator If your computer still does not operate refer to If you need further assistance on page 223 for additional technical assistance Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day ...

Page 50: ...ur body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly ...

Page 51: ...with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce ...

Page 52: ...your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object f...

Page 53: ...pilling liquids into the computer s keyboard If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard turn off the computer immediately Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep...

Page 54: ...pacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting to a power source on page 56 Setting up your software The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary depending on your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you thr...

Page 55: ...lick Finish to continue Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about new products and upgrades and also extends your Toshiba limited warranty worldwide at no charge to you You can register your computer with Toshiba by double clicking the icon on your desktop To register online your com...

Page 56: ...see Using PC Cards on page 179 Connect an external keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 75 Connect another display device see Using external display devices on page 72 Connect a diskette drive see Connecting an optional external diskette drive on page 74 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a l...

Page 57: ...ld be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cable itself Doing so may damage the power cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock To con...

Page 58: ...y bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats discontinue 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 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge...

Page 59: ...ing the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Opening the d...

Page 60: ...ower 1 Make sure there are no media i e CD ROMs DVD ROMs diskettes in your computer s drives 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard For an illustration to help you locate this button see Front with the display open on page 43 When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has ...

Page 61: ... the page push your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen of...

Page 62: ...mentation to find whether it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting by using the Fn F9 keys see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 235 You may also change the enable disable setting as follows 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardwa...

Page 63: ...onnected to your computer You can install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system s Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later click Cancel Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Select Printers and Faxe...

Page 64: ...Play the operating system recognizes it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual 5 If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer If you select Local printer check Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached t...

Page 65: ...ts you to enter a printer name 9 Enter a name for your printer HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference 10 To set up the printer to be the default printer for the operating system click Yes 11 Click Next The operating system prompts you to print a test page 12 If your printer is connected and turned on click Next To comple...

Page 66: ...he module is installed in slot A there will be a long beep followed by a short beep If the module is in slot B there will be a long beep followed by two short beeps In this case turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or proc...

Page 67: ...the computer begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu See Turn Off or Shut down command on page 96 The operating system turns off the computer 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory slot cover Base of your Satellite computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no 1 ...

Page 68: ...ptional 5 375 x 8 375 ver 3 1 Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later The following figure shows the inside of the memory compartment Viewing the inside of the memory compartment ...

Page 69: ...n the side you insert into the computer 7 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 8 Gently put the memory module connector down at an angle and press down until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Inserting the memory module Avoid touching ...

Page 70: ...computer does not recognize the memory shut down the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 8 Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 in Installing additional memory optional on page 66 2 Gently push the memory clips outward until the memory module pops up Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module d...

Page 71: ...rinter to the computer s parallel port Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store Follow the manufacturer s instructions for connecting a USB printer to your computer Connecting a parallel printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable cable which may co...

Page 72: ... you turn on the computer 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port 2 Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external monitor 4 Turn on the computer 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 have connected an external display device ...

Page 73: ...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 configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use the simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external disp...

Page 74: ... area resolution set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched The Windows XP operating system by default does not display resolutions below 800 x 600 To display the 640 x 480 resolution you may need to click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window click Advanced click the Adapter tab click List all modes Connecting an optional external disket...

Page 75: ...the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery When the main battery light glows green the battery is fully charged When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home version operating...

Page 76: ...owering down the computer on page 96 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer and explains how to fit an antitheft lock For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 115 Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampene...

Page 77: ...rying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or at Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or arou...

Page 78: ...78 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 3 1 The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer ...

Page 79: ...he disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 121 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk...

Page 80: ...k space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Consult your Windows XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities Always use the proper procedure to turn off the computer See Powering down the computer on page 96 The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shut down procedure If you do not let the operating syste...

Page 81: ... and symbol keys are not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the t...

Page 82: ...s the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button or secondary mouse button Overlay keys Keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Windows logo key Application key End 8 U I O P J K L ...

Page 83: ...ou use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when th...

Page 84: ...rd For further information and instructions see Hot Keys on page 228 The Fn emulation key is not supported when using a USB keyboard Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options Double c...

Page 85: ...ms on page 121 Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals such as every 15 minutes Check your programs documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature To save A file you are updating open the program s File menu and click Save A new file choose Save As from the File menu type a name for the file and click OK HINT To make another copy of the file you ar...

Page 86: ...e additional printer s To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 In the File menu of your program click Print The program displays a Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to media such as CD Or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive or to your network partition To ...

Page 87: ...ou want to select 5 Right click select File then click Send To 6 Click the icon for the destination device HINT You can also back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file or files you want to backup with the secondary button then pointing to Send To and clicking 3 1 2 Floppy A Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video ...

Page 88: ... play DVDs while running the computer on AC 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 DVD ROM drive components Your DVD ROM drive may look like this Sample DVD ROM drive Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the ...

Page 89: ...imum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 1 If the computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM drive The disc tray partially opens To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray 2 Grasp the disc tray and...

Page 90: ...ns located underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place Positioning the disc on the spindle Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray Disc Spindle Correct position Incorrect position Incor...

Page 91: ... the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK Sample Audio CD window ...

Page 92: ...s Sample Windows MediaTM Player window The Windows MediaTM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button Play Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume control Fast forward ...

Page 93: ...emoving a disc with the computer on Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use light is glowing Doing so could damage the disk or the drive 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover If the disc is spinning when...

Page 94: ...or CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc wipe it from the cente...

Page 95: ...locate the modem port see Right side on page 41 2 Plug the other end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network remotely using the built in modem and a dial up connection For specific information about connecting to the local area network LAN or wide area network WAN co...

Page 96: ...nd or drive When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Standby and Hibernation TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Turn Off ...

Page 97: ...to activate changes to system settings Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory Wh...

Page 98: ...dby puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors when choosing Standby While in Standby mode the computer uses some battery power The battery will eventually discharge in Standby mode If the battery discharges your data will be lost if you do not sa...

Page 99: ...e 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 as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off...

Page 100: ...ernate For more information about setting up hibernation Hibernation command on page 97 and Using Hibernation on page 103 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 Mai...

Page 101: ...A Power Saver Properties window 4 Select the listed power option you desire for example Normal in the Running on batteries section 5 Click Details in the same section as the power option you selected If you selected Normal you would click Details in the Running on batteries section The properties window for the option you selected appears If you selected the Normal option the Normal Properties win...

Page 102: ...k the System Power Mode tab 7 Select Power Off for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to power off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to power off if you want the computer to turn off when you close the display panel ...

Page 103: ...attery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 10 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window 11 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button The on off light turns on Using Hibernatio...

Page 104: ...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 the Hibernate tab then click the Enable hibernate support check box 5 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel...

Page 105: ...rn off computer window appears Sample Turn off computer window with shift key held down to show Hibernate option 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate Hibernate only appears when the shift key is pressed The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system an...

Page 106: ...rns itself off Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode in the following ways By pressing the hotkey combination Fn F4 See Hibernation mode on page 233 By pressing the power button By closing the display panel To put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button and or closing the display you must preset the mode 1 Click Start C...

Page 107: ...r Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console See TOSHIBA Console on page 189 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 In the Running on batteries area click the Details button The Normal Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab ...

Page 108: ...bernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel ...

Page 109: ...ower 9 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Hibernation mode To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can s...

Page 110: ...ff computer The Turn off computer window appears Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Stand By The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer us...

Page 111: ... low power mode The on off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in Standby mode If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Standby mode in three ways By pressing the hot key combination Fn F3 See Standby mode on page 232 By...

Page 112: ...trol Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console See TOSHIBA Console on page 189 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section The Normal Power Propert...

Page 113: ...erties window 6 Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you close the display panel ...

Page 114: ...ick All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Standby To start the computer from Standby mode press the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in...

Page 115: ... number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity ba...

Page 116: ...n page 126 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected 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 ...

Page 117: ...d The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com Charging the main battery To charge the ...

Page 118: ...puter on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real time clock RTC and calendar During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its ch...

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

Page 120: ...he value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving battery p...

Page 121: ... to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode and turns itself off Hibernate mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernate mode enabled the defa...

Page 122: ...189 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Running on Batteries section click Details 5 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low you have two options connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery If your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often ...

Page 123: ...e according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 103 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you 5 Move the battery release lock to the left in order to move the battery release latch Releasing the battery lock 6 Slide the battery release latch towards the back of the computer ...

Page 124: ...still holding the release latch in the open position lift the battery pack out of the computer Removing the battery 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 127 ...

Page 125: ... computer on page 123 1 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment 2 Ensure the battery release latch clicks into place 3 Move the battery release lock to the right to lock the release latch 4 Turn the computer right side up 5 Reconnect the cables and turn on the computer Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life S...

Page 126: ...al 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 in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the b...

Page 127: ...ht indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the main battery light glows green If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overchargi...

Page 128: ...heck with your local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 48 also apply while traveling 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 c...

Page 129: ...ter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore your computer s operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer HINT The illustrated examples in t...

Page 130: ...its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button shortcut tray taskbar system tray and background pattern Sample Desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking on it...

Page 131: ...les until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser allows you to view Web pages when connected to the Internet If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain o...

Page 132: ...o make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button on the taskbar System tray The system tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the system tray are Current time Power usage mode and spe...

Page 133: ...an use the My Computer feature on the Start menu to access any file in the Windows file system For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introduced you to the TouchPad which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the TouchPad an...

Page 134: ...y area of the desktop click the secondary button the right hand 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 Use the TouchPad to move the pointer to the Start button Click Start and select My Computer The My Computer window appears Sa...

Page 135: ...lock it To unlock the taskbar place the cursor on the taskbar and click the secondary button Uncheck Lock the Taskbar 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the TouchPad to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the...

Page 136: ...he lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself But you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window 1 Click Start then double click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 On the View menu point to Toolbars then ...

Page 137: ... of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 2 Click New then click Text Document The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted 3 To give your document a meaningful name type My New Doc txt and press Enter 4 Double click the My New Doc icon The operat...

Page 138: ...the complete name is visible By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open To learn more about Notepad click Help or open the Help menu by pressing F1 For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson Lesson 5 Creating a new folder DEFINITION A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files It ...

Page 139: ...ighlighted 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 the document as an icon on the desktop 5 Click the document icon and drag it toward your New Folder icon Position the document icon over the New Folder icon until it changes col...

Page 140: ...son teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into the Windows XP operating system Paint and Windows Explorer To launch the Paint program 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 Click Accessories 3 Click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic drawing program Sample Paint window To launch Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then point to A...

Page 141: ...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 3 To re display the Paint program 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 selected a different display opt...

Page 142: ... several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar using the TouchPad and clicking the secondary button The Windows XP operating system provides these options Move windows Size windows Minimize all windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows...

Page 143: ...to fill the screen hiding everything except the taskbar Notice that the Maximize button has changed It is now called the Restore Down button HINT Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are only using that program and do not want any distractions on the screen Resizing and moving windows 1 Click the Restore Down button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its pr...

Page 144: ...ck Windows Explorer button on the taskbar 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer placing it on the right side of the desktop Now that the windows are side by side you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs Experiment with different sizes and placement...

Page 145: ...window Windows Explorer closes removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well 2 Close Paint and the My Computer window assuming it is still open by clicking the Close buttons for each program HINT Always save your work before you close a program Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will probably want to...

Page 146: ...rating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog box Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box type c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 4 Type Calculator and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you do not ...

Page 147: ... XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 5 375 x 8 375 ver 3 1 Sample Search options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and Folders The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box Sample Search Results dialog box ...

Page 148: ...rs on your desktop Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful HINT The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver You can personalize the background area of your desktop with pictures patterns or colors The background is considered ...

Page 149: ...ies by showing you how to change one of the properties of the desktop the screen saver This is a continuously changing pattern that appears on the screen during pauses in your work 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click Properties The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box ...

Page 150: ... click OK The operating system returns you to the desktop You can view any object s properties by clicking the object with the secondary button then choosing Properties from the shortcut menu that appears The next lesson explains how to set two other properties the date and time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You initially set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the comput...

Page 151: ...tton then click Adjust Date and Time or double click the time display 4 Click the Date Time tab and set the correct month year day and time 5 Click the Time zone tab then the drop down list box and set your time zone 6 Click OK There is a third tab Internet Time which when selected allows you to have Windows XP automatically synchronize your time However you need to be connected to the Internet fo...

Page 152: ...objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears But it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial Each ...

Page 153: ...s tutorial you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore Down The operating system restores the object to the place fro...

Page 154: ...n Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the stat...

Page 155: ...lesson teaches you how to use some of the Help and Support features in Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support Center The Windows XP operating system has a Help and Support facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but do not know how 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The operat...

Page 156: ...c you want to find in the index 3 Type pictures in the Type in the keyword to find text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed When you type the letter p the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them Creating pictures using Paint looks promising 4 Double click Creating pictures using ...

Page 157: ...to start the program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the online tours and tutorials Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience the Windows XP Tours and Tutorials collection is a good place to start If you are not familiar with the Windows XP operating system start with Windows XP Preview Learning about the benefits of Windows XP features is ...

Page 158: ...w Lesson 15 Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the Windows XP operating system shut down your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer To let the operating system shut down your computer see Using Turn Off or Shut down on page 99 There are other ways to shut down...

Page 159: ... enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect n...

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

Page 161: ...k the secondary button 2 Click Properties The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Desktop tab 4 Click the Customize Desktop button 5 Click the Web tab 6 Follow the instructions to set up your desktop Adding components to the Web contentinterface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click on Properties The Display Properties window appear 3 Click the D...

Page 162: ...rt Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can make it so that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of comm...

Page 163: ...indow appears 2 Select the Tools menu then click Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears Sample Folder Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on ...

Page 164: ...nes all in the window of your choice Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Sample toolbar locations Address bar Standard buttons ...

Page 165: ...m display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can br...

Page 166: ...l Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office desktop computer You can connect an external monitor to the ...

Page 167: ...ogram An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you re having trouble connecting ...

Page 168: ...f the modem is not working properly click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions 10 Click OK to close the properties box then the Phone and Modem options box 11 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use the Dial Up ...

Page 169: ...dows XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization program that transfers data using a cable connected to the computers parallel ports Transferring files using a parallel port connection To transfer files using the computers parallel ports you need a LapLink compatible parallel cable Getting started 1 Connect the cable 2 Load the transfer program on both computers 3 Set any specific options 4 Star...

Page 170: ...stall the Wi Fi option at a later time contact your Toshiba Authorized Service Provider When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module your computer may display a Network Connection icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use You can use the icon to turn off your Wi Fi Mini PCI module However you will need to restart your computer to turn it back on Your system may display similar icons...

Page 171: ...uch as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable or a satellite link After your Internet connection has been made start your Web browser If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Using a modem If you re using a modem you connect the modem to one of the computer s COM...

Page 172: ...rnet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called...

Page 173: ...automatically configured so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your...

Page 174: ...stantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and d...

Page 175: ...cts give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 224 Exploring video features Your computer s video features provide the viewing of presentations or DVD movies on the computer screen TECHNICAL NOTE Video CD playback capability is not enabled on all systems HINT There are no menus for Video CD 1 0 titles Changing...

Page 176: ...800 x 600 then click Apply The screen blinks momentarily while the settings are adjusted 4 The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you want to keep the settings 5 Click Yes 6 To change the settings back repeat steps 2 through 5 Display settings hot key Using the Fn F5 keys you can set your system s display to view DVD movies or presentations on an external device For more information see D...

Page 177: ...s and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a format for storing sound in files TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Using a microphone 1 Connect an exte...

Page 178: ...ecorded click the Play button 6 To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording settings The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 In the Sound Recorder window click...

Page 179: ...n external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack Using P...

Page 180: ...rovides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the operating system Inserting PC Cards Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself Before you insert a PC C...

Page 181: ...C Card or the computer do not force the card into the PC Card slot Removing PC Cards 1 Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears it is safe to remove the PC Card 2 To remove the PC Card press the slot s eject button once ...

Page 182: ... 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 a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has...

Page 183: ...tem details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Accessibility Fn esse Hotkey utility Toshiba Console TOSHIBA Power Saver Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneous...

Page 184: ...n press a function key to activate the hot key function To open Accessibility 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Select Toshiba Utilities then select Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 3 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option 5 Click Apply then click OK The function is now active ...

Page 185: ...m shortcuts see Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts on page 145 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 The system also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations You can assign any key that is not associated with a ...

Page 186: ...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 the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on...

Page 187: ... you are making a popup assignment complete step 4 3 To make a direct key assignment select Direct to display the Add Edit Command window then complete these steps Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information Click OK 4 To make a popup assignment select Popup to display the Application Explorer wi...

Page 188: ...ssignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments window This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displ...

Page 189: ... utility The Toshiba Hotkey utility window appears Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option 5 Click OK TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access the TOSHIBA Console 1 Click Start then click All Programs ...

Page 190: ...window appears Sample TOSHIBA Console window The TOSHIBA Console offers the following features Customize Your Computer Security Customize Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management See Power Management on page 191 Mouse properties Hotkey assignment See Fn esse on page 185 Toshiba Hardware See Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 194 ...

Page 191: ...e Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Console 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears ...

Page 192: ... the power usage modes for both AC power Plugged in and battery power Running on batteries You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode The preset modes cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you cli...

Page 193: ...wing sections Running on batteries section The preset modes are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback Presentation 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 Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes 2 Click Create copy 3 A new mode appears with the titl...

Page 194: ...bles you to choose an icon for your power usage mode describe the mode s characteristics and optionally associate it with a program The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here if you wish Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it In the TOSHIBA Console click the...

Page 195: ...he F12 key Then press the Enter key Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys or the F12 key immediately after pressing the power button Keyboard Allows you to enable or disable the wake up on keyboard feature The feature allows you to wake the machine from Standby by pressing a key USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Lets you enable or disab...

Page 196: ...lve 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 fa...

Page 197: ...gram name then End Task 5 Turn off your computer according to the instructions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 96 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 ope...

Page 198: ...he power button until the on off light changes to green If you are using the AC adapter check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the sy...

Page 199: ...d the battery has discharged Data stored in the computer s memory has been lost To charge the RTC battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet and turned on until the RTC is fully charged For more information see Power and the batteries on page 208 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remo...

Page 200: ...rience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Star...

Page 201: ...et They include modem speed time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect lette...

Page 202: ...een instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on...

Page 203: ...are conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU ...

Page 204: ...es Simply connect the device and turn on your computer The operating system automatically sets up your system to accommodate the new device If you connect an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur To see what resources the operating system has assigned to the device ...

Page 205: ...rt Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools 2 Double click the Computer Management icon 3 In the left pane click Device Manager 4 Select the specific device from the device category 5 In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling ...

Page 206: ... To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties window which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the device The Drivers tab which displays the driver being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present Click Tr...

Page 207: ...t 1 Turn off your computer according to the instructions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 96 2 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 70 3 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 66 and making sure it is seated properly 4 Check for the error again 5 If the error recurs remove th...

Page 208: ...C adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to cha...

Page 209: ...arging the batteries on page 117 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off th...

Page 210: ... you to continue working The following display options may be available on your system Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only External video device only To open the display options window press Fn and F5 simultaneously To choose the desired option hold down Fn and press F5 repeatedly until your choice is selected To decrease or ...

Page 211: ...ickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a pro...

Page 212: ...hnology The small bright dots that appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having tr...

Page 213: ...ed Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your deal...

Page 214: ...t with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 212 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive tray has closed proper...

Page 215: ...n Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability Silver colored CD ROMs are the most reliable followed by gold colore...

Page 216: ...nnel Properties window 7 Click the Advanced Settings tab 8 Look at Device 0 The current transfer mode should be Ultra DMA Mode 2 If it is not select Ultra DMA Mode 2 from the pull down menu and click OK Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer ...

Page 217: ...sk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 202 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into the slot the ...

Page 218: ...ystem PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards on page 179 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems H...

Page 219: ...the computer If the computer still does not work contact the PC Card s manufacturer Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Click the Safely 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...

Page 220: ...printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as described in Setting up a printer on page 63 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable St...

Page 221: ... and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 167 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer ...

Page 222: ...and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again ...

Page 223: ...wing before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer or authorized Toshiba representative from whom you purchased your computer...

Page 224: ...ba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s model and model number Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its ins...

Page 225: ... Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Austria Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux Belgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Denmark S...

Page 226: ...o Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 United States 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Luxembourg Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V S...

Page 227: ...islava Slovakia Slovenia Inea d o o Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Slovenia Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information Sys...

Page 228: ...nctions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Instant password security Fn This hot key blanks the display 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 F1 ...

Page 229: ... to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task s...

Page 230: ...ivating the password feature To set up a password with a screen saver go to Windows XP help for instructions 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 In the Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics Follow the steps listed in the Windows help to set up your password protected screen saver To ens...

Page 231: ...r usage pop up win dow and cycles through the battery save modes The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback and Presentation Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only ...

Page 232: ...the computer into Standby mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode This message box can be set so it does not display Sample Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 110 ...

Page 233: ...ode 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 does not 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 103 ...

Page 234: ...wer on display options The display modes are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only 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 235: ...htness Sample display brightness window Fn The Fn F8 hot key turns the Wi Fi device on or off only if the Wi Fi switch is in the on position If your machine includes multiple internal wireless devices the Fn F8 hot key will allow you to switch between or disable those devices Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 62 Sample ...

Page 236: ... 1 Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off For more information see Overlay keys on page 82 F10 F11 F12 ...

Page 237: ...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 238: ...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 239: ...y FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration ...

Page 240: ...splay LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device th...

Page 241: ...ic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed betwe...

Page 242: ... memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any lett...

Page 243: ...e computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternativ...

Page 244: ...lexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press ...

Page 245: ...xternal device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of...

Page 246: ...ed to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks t...

Page 247: ...interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the TouchPad kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L L1 level one...

Page 248: ...or more logical drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM ...

Page 249: ...ring programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk NT file system NTFS An advanced file system designed for use specifically with the Windows NT operating system O online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another comp...

Page 250: ...vice manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device such as the TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by ...

Page 251: ...connector used to attach computers to LANS local area networks and to link ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network devices to NT 1 Network Terminator devices Also called ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your compute...

Page 252: ...A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 A serial bus that supports peripherals such as keyboards and pointing devices USB pe...

Page 253: ...y Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 802 11b or 802 11a b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 254: ...power 120 disposal 127 installing 122 light 45 60 119 monitoring power 119 power usage mode 231 release latch 46 release lock 46 remaining power 119 removing 123 RTC real time clock 116 118 setting alarms 122 battery cover 47 buttons CD Player 92 DVD ROM or multifunction drive eject 89 PC Card eject 42 power 43 Start 131 C calculator 145 caps lock light 45 Card and Socket Services 180 CD and DVDs ...

Page 255: ...blem solving 215 removing 93 computer cleaning 76 lock 77 moving 77 non system disk or disk error message 199 not accessing disk drives 199 placement 49 protection 48 running on battery power 115 setting up 54 67 transferring information 169 turning off 158 turning on 60 using at the office 166 warning resume failure message 199 work area 48 computing tips 79 connecting AC adapter 56 external moni...

Page 256: ...e 214 external 74 display does not looknormal flickers 211 externalmonitornotworking 212 external adjusting 73 hot key 72 latch 59 properties 149 screen is blank 210 display limitations 73 display panel opening 59 Display settings hot key 176 displaying folder information 165 disposing of used batteries 127 DMA Direct Memory Access 204 double click 62 downloading 174 DVD ROM drive 41 problems 214 ...

Page 257: ...ey assignments 188 drag and drop 186 keyboard 185 starting 185 using keyboard 187 viewing key assignments 188 folders 133 displaying information 165 front panel 44 function keys 43 81 H hard disk drive light 45 61 hardware conflicts 202 resolving 204 headphone jack 42 Help 155 Windows XP 202 Hibernate restarting 109 using 103 Hibernation 97 Hibernation command enabling 104 Hibernation mode 76 96 m...

Page 258: ...Fn and Alt keys 81 cursor control overlay 83 emulating full size 84 external 75 Fn esse 185 function keys 81 hot keys 236 indicator panel 45 not working 198 209 numeric keypad overlay 83 overlay keys 82 unexpected characters 209 Windows special keys 82 L lights 45 AC power 56 60 battery 45 60 119 caps lock 45 cursor control mode 46 disk activity 45 DVD ROM multifunction drive 45 hard disk drive 45...

Page 259: ...9 on off light 44 online tours 157 P Paint 140 palm rest 44 parallel port 41 password instant 228 PC Card Card and Socket Services 180 checklist 218 CIS Card Information Structure 217 computer stops working 219 eject button 42 errors 220 hot swapping fails 219 inserting 180 modem default 167 not recognized 219 problem solving 217 218 removing 181 replacing 182 slots 42 PCMCIA Personal Computer Mem...

Page 260: ...tor 210 faulty memory 207 hardwareconflict 202 203 204 hardware conflict caused by legacy device 204 high pitched noise 217 illegal operation 197 Internet bookmarked site not found 201 Internet connection is slow 201 keyboard not responding 198 keyboard produces unexpected characters 209 missing files trouble accessing a disk 212 modem not receiving or transmitting 221 multi function drive tray do...

Page 261: ...127 icons 35 precautions 52 saving your work 85 screen blank 210 does not looknormal flickers 211 Screen Saver tab 149 Search Engine 173 secondary button 62 security fitting a computer lock cable 77 instant password 228 lock slot 40 SelectServ 37 setting battery alarms 121 setting up AC adapter 56 communications 94 computer 48 54 67 date and time 150 printer 63 shortcut creating 145 menu 134 Shut ...

Page 262: ...rring information between computers 169 traveling tips 128 Turn Off restarting from 103 using 99 Turn Off command 96 Turn Off methods 100 turning computer on off 60 turning off the computer 96 tutorials 136 157 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 160 173 uploading 174 URL Uniform Resource Locator 160 173 USB Universal Serial Bus port 41 USB mouse connecting 71 USB compatible keyboard connecting 75 usin...

Page 263: ...ating a new folder 139 creating a text file 137 creating shortcuts 145 desktop 130 Help 155 202 Help and Support 202 problem solving 200 Recycle Bin 152 removing objects 152 resizingormovingwindows142 143 special features 159 starting programs 140 System Restore 154 tours and tutorials 157 Turn Off 158 Web Tutorial 136 wireless antenna indicator 39 on off switch 39 wireless features Wi Fi 170 wire...

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