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NB100 Series
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Summary of Contents for NB100 Series

Page 1: ...t Web site pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 68 in this guide NB100Series User sGuide ...

Page 2: ...HEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connecti...

Page 3: ...ipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to r...

Page 4: ...network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or pcsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information The above caution applies to products that operat...

Page 5: ...e installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF device shall not be co located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device Operation is subject to th...

Page 6: ...t strategies that focus on recycling and reuse This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European Union EU member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed out wheeled bin symbol In the European Union this symbol indicates that when the last end user wishes to discard this product it must be sent to appropriate facilities fo...

Page 7: ...PT Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for proce...

Page 8: ... verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Brazil Brunei Canada Chile China PRC Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta ...

Page 9: ... the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards...

Page 10: ...ts with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret th...

Page 11: ... that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Tai...

Page 12: ...ment is less than 40m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 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 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices...

Page 13: ... ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number 03NY A0018 03GZDA0017 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device 5 17 GHz to 5 23 GHz for indoor use only 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 int...

Page 14: ... Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any pro...

Page 15: ...poration Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks ...

Page 16: ...ces 24 Before you contact Toshiba 24 Contacting Toshiba 25 Chapter 1 Getting Started 26 Getting comfortable with your computer 26 Keeping yourself comfortable 27 Precautions 27 Important information on your computer s cooling fan 28 Connecting to a power source 29 Removing the battery from the computer 31 Inserting a charged battery 32 Charging the main battery 33 ...

Page 17: ...uchPad 40 Scrolling with the TouchPad 41 Control buttons 41 Using the keyboard 41 Character keys 42 Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard 42 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 42 Function keys 42 Special Windows keys 43 Overlay keys 43 Using the overlay to type numeric data 43 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external d...

Page 18: ...ktop 53 Starting a program 53 Setting up for communications 55 Connecting your computer to a network 55 Exploring audio features 56 Recording sounds 56 Using external speakers or headphones 57 Web Camera 57 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 58 Inserting memory media 58 Removing memory media 59 Chapter 3 Hot Keys and Utilities 60 Keyboard hot keys 60 Utilities 62 ConfigFree 62 Getting Started 63 ...

Page 19: ...es Wrong 68 Problems when you turn on the computer 68 The Windows operating system is not working 70 Using Startup options to fix problems 70 Internet problems 71 The Windows operating system can help you 72 Wireless networking problems 72 Glossary 75 Index 89 ...

Page 20: ...e Environmental Protection Agency s EPA ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to...

Page 21: ...formation regarding the ENERGY STAR Program This computer is compatible with European Union Directive 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS which restricts use of lead cadmium mercury hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitme...

Page 22: ...he time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com This gu...

Page 23: ...n death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highl...

Page 24: ...formation be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system o...

Page 25: ...ite at pcsupport toshiba com Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation media Information about what...

Page 26: ...uter in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury property damage or damage the computer Getting comfortable with your computer Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat...

Page 27: ...our computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer and never expose the computer to rain wat...

Page 28: ...o the computer Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Standby mode In this condition observe the following Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source s...

Page 29: ...ction Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your computer or use A...

Page 30: ...l known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the back of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this ins...

Page 31: ... Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulatio...

Page 32: ...t install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 4 Turn the computer right side up 5 Reconnect any cable...

Page 33: ...attery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an in...

Page 34: ...an indication of the main battery s current charge Slowly blinks green while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows green when the main battery is fully charged and the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer Is unlit when the main battery is fully charged and the AC adaptor is plugged into the computer and an AC outlet Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon...

Page 35: ...oth are fully charged 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 Power button System indicator lights Internal storage drive ...

Page 36: ...s power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the pow...

Page 37: ... until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the b...

Page 38: ...ied in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be illegal to dispos...

Page 39: ...lm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel Small br...

Page 40: ...talled operating system will load automatically When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small rectangular area located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in th...

Page 41: ... finger along the bottom edge of the TouchPad This feature can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button...

Page 42: ...ate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate the Enter key Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Sample Illust...

Page 43: ...rlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Sample Illustration Numeric overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their left front edge are the numeric overlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the system indicator lights glows when t...

Page 44: ...urn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary according to your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s En...

Page 45: ...ttp www register toshiba com or by double clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on your desktop and then double clicking Toshiba Registration Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty To register online you must be connected to the Internet Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba re...

Page 46: ...te Hard Drive Recovery DVDs using an optional external writable optical drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default Recover just your C drive leaving any other partitions you may have created intact for example a D drive Recover your hard disk drive to the factory set default without the HDD Recovery partition Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your comput...

Page 47: ...e recovery files and applications 4 Click Create 5 Insert the first blank DVD into your optional external writable optical drive when prompted 6 Follow the on screen prompts for completing the copy process For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Internal Storage Drive using the Recovery media on page 47 Internal Storage Drive using the Recover...

Page 48: ...n check its status as follows 1 Click Start 2 Right click My Computer 3 Select Manage 4 Click Disk Management 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Taking care of your battery on ...

Page 49: ...y has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back Doing so could damage the system 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 computer lock cable For more information on purcha...

Page 50: ... computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Turn Off or Shut Down Hibernate and Stand...

Page 51: ...wer to maintain the saved information system settings are retained indefinitely Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no main battery power Because the state of the system is stored on the internal storage drive no data is lost if the main battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than res...

Page 52: ... your hard disk You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby Restarting from Standby takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using If you power down using the Standby com...

Page 53: ...ay appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system 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 pro...

Page 54: ...e left part of the window click the line that ends in C 3 In the left part of the window under the C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the window The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder 4 Locate the program you want to...

Page 55: ...ny different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator To use your wireless communication make sure the wireless indicator light is lit To enable disable the wireless devices installed in your computer press Fn F1 Connecting your computer to a ne...

Page 56: ... microphone Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the computer 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder Sample Image Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop button The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a wavefor...

Page 57: ... 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 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 To adjust the volume For external ...

Page 58: ...video camcorders etc The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media For a complete list of supported media visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of the Windows operating system Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all...

Page 59: ...repare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware 2 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media might still be in progress and...

Page 60: ... indicating the option or feature the key controls Fn This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer Fn This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode Fn This hot key cycles through the display options The display modes are LCD Internal display only LCD CRT Internal display and external monitor simultaneously CRT External monitor only ...

Page 61: ... This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn This hot key cycles through the screen resolutions Fn This hot key turns the volume down Fn This hot key turns the volume up Fn This hot key allows you to zoom in Fn This hot key allows you to ...

Page 62: ...unication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks The ConfigFree utilities include the following Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your computer For more information see Connectivity Doctor on page 64 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for Wireless Devi...

Page 63: ...n ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon on the Taskbar Press the TOSHIBA Assist button if applicable to your system to open the TOSHIBA Assist and then click the ConfigFree icon Click the ConfigFree icon on the Taskbar and then click the desired utility If your computer is not connected to a network the ConfigFree icon on the Taskbar is displayed with an X When you start a search for wireles...

Page 64: ...ss network devices Routers hubs and bridges Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information WEP Used not Used Wired connection line link speed Wireless connection line signal strength and link speed Location of wireless communication switch identified with a yellow arrow Status of wireless communication switch on or off Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Moving the mo...

Page 65: ... who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer as well as information about any network devices The following settings can be saved or captured in a profile Internet settings includes LAN settings proxy server settings and the address of a home page that opens au...

Page 66: ...profile 8 Click the icon at the bottom of the screen to display more capture options 9 Under Captured Items select the items you want to capture for this profile 10 If connecting with a wireless network select the desired Auto Switch Settings These options are unavailable if wireless devices have been disabled 11 Under Execute this program after switching click the Browse button and select the pro...

Page 67: ...king environments After you set up one or more profiles you can check their settings and fine tune them as necessary Profiles can also be imported and exported This feature is useful when transferring profile settings to other computers For more information about modifying importing and exporting profiles refer to the online Help NOTE ...

Page 68: ...re information on support and contacting Toshiba see Toshiba s online resources on page 24 Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adaptor che...

Page 69: ...drive or the optional external diskette drive Your computer normally loads the operating system from the internal storage drive If you have an internal storage drive problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot up device The computer displays the ...

Page 70: ...rating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these...

Page 71: ...h you can surf the Internet They include modem speed telephone line conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access 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 ...

Page 72: ...is section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems specifically wireless Wi Fi networking The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks and may be for more advanced users If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology please see Windows Help and Support or contact your computer technician Make sure the wireless indicator light is...

Page 73: ...uld confer with a support technician at a later time Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol IP address dynamically 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Double click Network and Internet Connections 3 Right click the name of your wireless network connection then click Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties 5 Select Obtain an IP address ...

Page 74: ...lent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases The Windows operating system wireless management facility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter USB adapter or other variety check if the adapter comes with its own management utility If it does the util...

Page 75: ...nating 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 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module ...

Page 76: ...Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer ...

Page 77: ...ost passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be ca...

Page 78: ...tem disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its internal storage drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the internal storage drive bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video...

Page 79: ...ted See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of t...

Page 80: ...rn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of material designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and ha...

Page 81: ...eft mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM E emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates ano...

Page 82: ... prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard The...

Page 83: ...hat represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non 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 a...

Page 84: ...d 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 microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides ...

Page 85: ... operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and Windows XP Home operating systems optical drive A drive which reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally and uses a laser to read data music or videos P palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In co...

Page 86: ...operties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date R RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access m...

Page 87: ... program Compare hardware solid state drive A data storage device that utilizes solid state memory as opposed to a hard disk see hard disk Much like hard disks solid state drives hold much more information than diskettes and are used for storage of programs and data Standby A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications a...

Page 88: ...SB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication compone...

Page 89: ...low charge 36 maintaining 37 monitoring power 34 real time clock RTC 33 removing 31 safety precautions 36 Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 58 removing memory media 59 button power 40 47 C Call2Recycle battery 38 character keys 42 click 41 communications set up 55 computer caring for 48 cleaning 49 moving 49 non system disk or disk error message 70 not accessing disk drives 69 setting up...

Page 90: ...nation mode 51 hot key keyboard overlays 60 I icon safety 23 installing main battery 32 Internet bookmarked site not found 71 slow connection 71 URL address not found 71 K keyboard character keys 42 function keys 42 hot keys 60 not working 69 overlay keys 43 using 41 Windows special keys 43 keyboard full size 42 L light AC power 29 lock computer using 49 M main battery installing 32 removing 31 sa...

Page 91: ...ns 27 safety precautions main battery 36 set up communications 55 setting up AC adaptor 29 computer 44 sounds recording 56 speakers using external 57 Standby mode 52 starting a program 53 Windows Explorer 54 Windows Start menu 54 Startup menu problem solving 70 T Toshiba registering computer 45 Toshiba online resources 24 TouchPad control buttons 41 primary button 41 secondary button 41 using 40 t...

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