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User’s Guide

If you need assistance:

InTouch

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

“If Something Goes Wrong” on 

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 in this guide. 

Summary of Contents for Satellite 1110

Page 1: ... Satellite 1110 1115 User s Guide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 165 in this guide ...

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

Page 3: ...llowing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non...

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

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

Page 6: ...e following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement t...

Page 7: ...n Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2002 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that m...

Page 8: ...ch and Noteworthy are registered trademarks SelectServ FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Windows DirectX Active Desktop and DirectShow are registered trademarks and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc WinDVD is a trademark of InterVid...

Page 9: ... icons used 19 Other documentation 19 Service options 20 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 21 Making sure you have everything 21 Front with the display closed 22 Back 23 Right side 24 Left side 25 Front with the display open 26 Indicator lights 27 System indicator panel 28 Underside 29 ...

Page 10: ...ing the computer for the first time 42 Opening the display panel 42 Turning on the power 42 Using the TouchPad 43 Control buttons 44 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 44 Installing additional memory optional 45 Removing a memory module 49 Connecting a mouse 49 Connecting a printer 50 Setting up a printer 52 Turning off the computer 55 Caring for your computer 56 Cleaning the computer 56 Moving th...

Page 11: ...a CD or DVD 74 Removing a disc with the computer on 74 Removing a disc with the computer off 75 Caring for CDs and DVDs 75 Setting up for communications 76 Connecting the modem to a phone line 76 Connecting your computer to a network 76 Powering down the computer 77 Using Turn Off or Shut down 78 Hibernation command 79 Standby command 80 Turning off more quickly 81 Starting again after Turn Off 82...

Page 12: ...uter 95 Taking care of your battery 95 Maximizing battery life 96 Disposing of used batteries safely 97 Traveling tips 98 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 99 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 100 Finding your way around the desktop 100 Windows XP file system 102 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 103 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 106 Lesson 4 Crea...

Page 13: ...ter 6 Exploring Your Options 129 Windows XP special features 129 Personalizing your desktop 130 Customizing the taskbar 130 Bringing the world to your desktop 131 Changing desktop and browsing style 132 Personalizing individual windows 133 Customizing window toolbars 134 Displaying information about each folder 135 Using your computer at the office 136 Setting up for communications 137 Connecting ...

Page 14: ...147 Using external speakers or headphones 148 Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse 148 Changing the display properties setting 149 Using PC Cards 150 PC Card supporting software 150 Inserting PC Cards 150 Removing PC Cards 151 Hot swapping 152 Chapter 7 WinDVD 153 Playing DVDs 153 Using the WinDVD slider bar location 155 Using the WinDVD control panel 156 Using the control panel playback button...

Page 15: ...n of action 172 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 174 Memory card problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk drive problems 180 DVD ROM drive problems 182 Sound system problems 191 PC Card problems 191 Printer problems 194 Modem problems 195 Develop good computing habits 196 If you need further assistance...

Page 16: ...word security 203 Without a password 203 With a password 203 Maintaining security when the battery isn t fully charged 204 Sound 205 Display modes 205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 206 Keyboard hot keys 206 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 207 Glossary 209 Index 225 ...

Page 17: ...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 18: ... of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety ins...

Page 19: ...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 CDs Toshiba accessories information which lists accessories available from Toshiba ...

Page 20: ...rvice options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM 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 165 ...

Page 21: ...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 197 ...

Page 22: ...display panel press the display latch and raise the panel For those systems with a floppy drive installed the drive allows you to insert floppy disks into your computer The volume control lets you adjust how loud the sound is on your computer To turn the volume up turn the dial to the right To turn the volume down turn the dial to the left Display latch Floppy drive Volume control ...

Page 23: ...or either operating the computer on external power or charging the battery The USB Universal Serial Bus ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors The ...

Page 24: ...he RGB monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor The S video port allows you to play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts audio video inputs Right side The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers The 3 5 mm microphone jack lets...

Page 25: ...at it can continue to perform at its maximum speed CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure you don t block the cooling vents The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable to your computer to secure it to a large heavy object such as your desk Left side The CD DVD ROM drive allows you to play back prerecorded CDs and DVDs The CD DVD...

Page 26: ...tton down for four seconds it will reset the computer The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 60 The system indicator panel is a series of lights that glow when certain functions are being performed by the system For more information see System indicator panel on page 28 Power button Screen indicator panel Syste...

Page 27: ...sing the computer Indicator lights The power on light glows green when the computer is on The light blinks when the computer is in Standby mode The main battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It glows green when the battery is fully charged It glows amber while the battery is being charged It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is complet...

Page 28: ...being accessed The caps lock light 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 glows when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the white arrow printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed ...

Page 29: ...ing the numeric keypad overlay on page 63 CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media and result in loss of data Underside The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 45 for detailed information The hard disk drive is the computer s perman...

Page 30: ... 2 3 The battery pack contains the battery For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 94 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case ...

Page 31: ... 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 32: ...correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consul...

Page 33: ...ss chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floo...

Page 34: ...ion the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a r...

Page 35: ... Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the...

Page 36: ...ry 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 the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to ...

Page 37: ...ee Connecting the AC adapter for more information Setting up your software 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 End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer...

Page 38: ... Microsoft 5 Click Yes to register or No to exit the process NOTE If you click No you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop 6 If you selected Yes in step 5 enter your personal information in the registration window A window will display the message Who will use this computer 7 Enter your name and click Next to complete the process A window will display...

Page 39: ...the registration card that may ship with your computer NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your software on page 37 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional...

Page 40: ...ged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats dis continue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power ...

Page 41: ...main battery To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 88 TECHNICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power CAUTION ...

Page 42: ...nt where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Turning on the power 1 Check that any drives on the computer are empty 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 26 NOTE When you turn on the computer for the first time...

Page 43: ...sc disk activity indicator flashes while the CD drive or floppy disk drive for those systems with a floppy drive installed is being accessed CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout 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...

Page 44: ... 103 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 The function of the secondary right hand button depends on the program you are using It usually corresponds to the ...

Page 45: ...the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode data will be lost A memory module must be installed in slot A Do not try to oper ate the computer with a memory module in slot B only If you install a memory module that is incompatible with the computer a beep will sound when you turn on the computer If the module is installed in slot A there will be a long beep followed by a short beep If the modul...

Page 46: ...ry slot cover You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install a memory module CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If you are adding memory after you have started to use the computer begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu See Using Turn Off or Shut down on page 78 The...

Page 47: ... you can retrieve them later CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 6 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging 7 Holding the me...

Page 48: ...uter Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 9 Replace the expansion memory slot cover 10 Replace the screws and tighten them 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 12 Turn on the computer To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory click Start Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance Click System to view the recognized m...

Page 49: ...rd until the memory module pops up Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to pull it out of the slot 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 12 in Installing additional memory optional on page 45 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device To connect a USB mouse plug the mouse cable into...

Page 50: ...IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable CAUTION Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doin...

Page 51: ...ter 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet To connect a parallel printer CAUTION Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is on may damage the printer the computer or both 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer s parallel port Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet See your prin...

Page 52: ...s connected to your computer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system 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 Faxes T...

Page 53: ...e 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 to anoth...

Page 54: ... 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 complete the...

Page 55: ...ating system or the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the co...

Page 56: ...ightly dampened cloth Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products CAUTION Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure a...

Page 57: ...hiba s Web site at toshibaaccessories 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 around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to ...

Page 58: ...or your computer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer ...

Page 59: ...to the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Power management on page 89 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at...

Page 60: ...k Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk 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 77 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shut down...

Page 61: ...e 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 top of the keyboard ...

Page 62: ...the Start menu The Application key has 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...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...dows Explorer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 109 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette NOTE Always save your data even when you are using the Standby comm...

Page 65: ...n how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 102 Printing your work Verify that the Windows XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 52 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the ad...

Page 66: ... Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot on the left side of the computer When the diskette is in place the eject button pops out To release a diskette from the drive push the eject button CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and da...

Page 67: ...iskettes away from sources of magnetism such as speakers and radios since these can destroy data Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive For those systems with a floppy disk drive you may back up file to a floppy disk as follows 1 Insert a diskette into the diskette ...

Page 68: ...store up to 700 MB of data or music You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple...

Page 69: ...could damage the disc or the drive The eject button requires power to operate The manual eject button does not require power CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM drive is on press the stop eject control button o...

Page 70: ...the computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM drive The disc tray partially opens CAUTION 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 pull it fully open 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of th...

Page 71: ...function 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place Positioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Disc Spindle Correct position Incor...

Page 72: ...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 The Windows Media Player window appears ...

Page 73: ...r screen 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 74: ...orer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION 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 tra...

Page 75: ...he tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight o...

Page 76: ...es with a built in modem To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ11 telephone line 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port To locate the modem port see Back on page 23 2 Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your comput...

Page 77: ... the network Powering down the computer NOTE Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive When you power down the computer you have three option...

Page 78: ...inue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Using Turn Off or Shut down For the Windows XP Home operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Sample Turn off computer dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely For the Windows XP Professional operati...

Page 79: ...equire 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 When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors when choosing Hibernation mode While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no batte...

Page 80: ... 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 save your work before entering Standby mode Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode When starting up again the comput...

Page 81: ...d Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management Utility icon The Power Options Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I close the lid of my portable computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Power Off to have the ...

Page 82: ... Turn off computer dialog box appears 2 Hold down the shift key The Standby option changes to the Hibernation option Sample Turn off computerdialog box 3 Click Hibernate The computer saves the mode of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode by press...

Page 83: ...r to go into Hibernate mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK then close the Control Panel Starting again from Hibernation mode To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power butt...

Page 84: ...the display panel To turn the system back on press the Power button Using Standby Follow these steps to power down the computer using the Standby command 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Click Standby Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mo...

Page 85: ...splay panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon 3 Click the Advanced tab 4 Select Standby for the optio...

Page 86: ...ing If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba o...

Page 87: ...y mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a 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 ...

Page 88: ...ter or visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 96 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system fo...

Page 89: ... the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s InTouch Center Charging the battery NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the b...

Page 90: ...s 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 charge completely especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time If the RTC battery i...

Page 91: ...y discharged Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management Utility icon The current power so...

Page 92: ...u 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 power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel...

Page 93: ... replace the battery with a charged spare Save your work and turn off the computer If you don t manage 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 ...

Page 94: ...oes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management Utility icon 3 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired Sample Toshiba Power Management Alarm tab 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 CAUTION...

Page 95: ...ttery 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 97 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 be...

Page 96: ...designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery pack only in the computer When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is inserted properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and op...

Page 97: ...tor and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED 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 adaptor when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than e...

Page 98: ...ck 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 31 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 car...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ...ou 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 Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online Help and Support for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start program...

Page 102: ... and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Windows XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system Programs documents and other data are held in files These files can be grouped tog...

Page 103: ...ontrol 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 and control buttons in tandem 1 Using the TouchPad move the pointer to the Start button then click the primary button usually the left to open the Start menu NOTE In this guide the term click refers to the primary ...

Page 104: ...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 Sample My Computer window 6 Now click the Close button in the upper right corner of this wind...

Page 105: ...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 bottom to the right edge of the desktop Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the...

Page 106: ...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 click Address Bar if it is not checked The operating system displays the address bar...

Page 107: ...ck 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 operating system opens the new...

Page 108: ...lder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet In this case a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet The operating system stores documents and programs in folders It even stores other folders in folders In this lesson you will create a folder in which to store your new document 1 Move the pointer to an empty ...

Page 109: ...ble click the folder icon A window opens and displays the contents of the folder 7 Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs Lesson 6 Starting programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are bui...

Page 110: ... window 3 To open the second program click Start then click All Programs 4 Point to Accessories then click Windows Explorer The operating system opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk ...

Page 111: ...window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by alternately clicking each button Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter you now have a screen with several program windows open You can organize these windows by resizing and reposition...

Page 112: ...ll windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Windows Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window 2 Cl...

Page 113: ...ws 1 Click the Restore Down button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore Down button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the pointer to the right hand edge of the Paint window The pointer changes to...

Page 114: ...e 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 placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work Sample Windows Explorer windows At this point you have two programs open on the desktop The nex...

Page 115: ... programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutorial To close the programs 1 Click the Close button at the top right of the Explorer 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 clickin...

Page 116: ...r and Character Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the name and location of the program file to which you would like to create a shortcut 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Shortcut The operating system displays the Create S...

Page 117: ...operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then point to Search Sample Search options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and Folders The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box ...

Page 118: ...searches on the Internet 3 Type char in the All or part of the file name text box and then click Search The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 4 Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag it to the desktop A shortcut menu appears 5 Click Create Shortcut here A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop ...

Page 119: ...ut will also introduce you to properties The operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and color Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or graphics that was created by an individual a...

Page 120: ... options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply 8 After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK The operating system returns you to the deskt...

Page 121: ... system To change the date and time settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click the Date Time Language and Regional Options icon 3 Click the Date and Time icon The operating system displays the Date and Time Properties dialog box Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box HINT To open the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly either click the time display on the taskbar with...

Page 122: ...ce everything you have done to this point has been just practice you may want to return the desktop back to its original uncluttered state This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears But it is n...

Page 123: ...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 124: ...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 125: ...he 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 don t know how 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The operating system opens the Help and Support Ce...

Page 126: ...he 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 Paint Help opens a topic screen that gives a brief description of how to draw pictures including an icon to start the Paint program Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the P...

Page 127: ... 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 a helpful introduction to the new features in the Windows XP operating system Sample Windows XP Tours and tutorials window To start a Windows XP tour or tutorial 1 Click Start then Help and Support 2 Click Wh...

Page 128: ...forms a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer This lesson teaches you how to shut down the operating system and turn off your computer To let the operating system shut down your computer 1 Click Start then click Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down There are other ways to shut do...

Page 129: ... 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 130: ...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 131: ...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 132: ...ng 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 common tasks instead of displayed alone The options yo...

Page 133: ...g 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 a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in th...

Page 134: ...y 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 135: ...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 136: ...w 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 an external mouse and an external diskette drive you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor connect...

Page 137: ...puter 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 through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the opera...

Page 138: ...em 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 TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use t...

Page 139: ...ical connection and a synchronization program You can use the Windows 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 tra...

Page 140: ...program An Internet Service Provider ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet Connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable or a satellite link TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Cal...

Page 141: ...phone line on page 76 An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Getting started Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet For more information about the Internet se...

Page 142: ...ion Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscri...

Page 143: ...tomatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can ...

Page 144: ...ferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the HTTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data You can also use the File Transfer Protocol FTP supported by a separate s...

Page 145: ...ve way in which you can manually set the display for external viewing 1 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Click the Advanced button The Default Monitor and Mobility Radeon Properties dialog box appears 4 Click the Displays tab Sample Display Properties dialog box 5 Make desired changes Note to allow selec...

Page 146: ...ake audio recordings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a format for storing sound in files TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a drive capable of playing MP3 files Using a microphone...

Page 147: ...he 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 Edit then click Audio Properties 3 In th...

Page 148: ...ternal speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer For more information see Left side on page 25 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 Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse y...

Page 149: ...ay Properties dialog box appears Sample Display Properties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 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 ...

Page 150: ...difficult to set up and use PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer and that makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card an...

Page 151: ... it locks into place NOTE If you have a Type III card insert the connector into the lower slot If you have a Type I or Type II card you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot There are two eject buttons one per slot CAUTION To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer don t force the card into the PC Card slot Removing PC Cards 1 Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardw...

Page 152: ...autions 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 stopped you can safely remove ...

Page 153: ... while your computer is connected to AC power For systems with a DVD ROM drive you can use WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology Your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled WARNING Before playing a DVD turn down the volume Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears...

Page 154: ...o do Sample DVD Drive Window NOTE If you wish to have WinDVD run automatically select Play DVD movie using WinDVD then select the Always do the selected action checkbox This checkbox is unchecked by default To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD The WinDVD player window opens ...

Page 155: ...ample WinDVD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD slider bar location The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward through the DVD content Move the slider bar to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward ...

Page 156: ...ortcut menu by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays Once a DVD is playing the counter disp...

Page 157: ...D and started WinDVD you are ready to play the disc Using the control panel you can play a DVD from the beginning or move to a desired location then begin playing Sample WinDVD control panel with expanded view for showing advanced features Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Play starts disc playback spacebar Step forward steps for ward in the playback one frame at a time None Pause pau...

Page 158: ...orward speed Move the slider downward to play the movie in fast reverse Move it further downward to increase reverse speed Plac ing the slider in the center or clicking Play plays the DVD at normal speed This will play the DVD at normal speed Time Control click to increase playback speed None Clock enables you to select and control playback time None Time shift click to slow playback speed None Fa...

Page 159: ...inal level M Repeat shows the current media loop settings includ ing repeat chapter repeat title loop or no repeat Ctlr B Zoom zooms in on the movie window for a closer look After zooming in you can pan around to see other areas of the image None Bookmarks opens the Bookmark browser which enables you to bookmark scenes in a movie so that you can skip to them when selected K Capture opens the Cap t...

Page 160: ...omputer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features may not appear or may appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section may be available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel Select from the ...

Page 161: ... selecting the Expand subpanel button and the Navigation submenu The playlist options are found within the Navigation menu Options to use and create playlists allow you to open files open existing playlists create new playlists and select DVDs from an existing folder A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playli...

Page 162: ...nu by clicking the Playlist button See Using the WinDVD control panel on page 156 to locate the playlist button Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select New Playlist from the menu The Playlist window opens Sample WinDVD Playlist window 3 Select File to enable selection of a file or Disc to create a playlist for an entire disc ...

Page 163: ...r where you want to save your playlist name the playlist then click Save Playlist files are saved with the file extension plf The playlist can be reopened and played Playing a Playlist After creating a new playlist you can open it with WinDVD The playlist keeps your selections organized so that you can play your favorites at any time To play a playlist 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Play...

Page 164: ...to open then click Open The Playlist window appears 4 Click Load List to open the saved playlists 5 Browse to the playlist you want to open then click Open and WinDVD displays the playlist Getting Help Click the Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD Click the Close button to exit WinDVD ...

Page 165: ... to help you solve 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 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 failed program wi...

Page 166: ...s tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list Windows Task Manager Applications tab 4 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 3 5 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 6 Select the Sh...

Page 167: ...ord the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to p...

Page 168: ...ou 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 system To clear the condition press the power button until it turns off the computer Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting devic...

Page 169: ...tly For example The operating 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 ...

Page 170: ...ly Reboot For detailed information refer to your operating system s documentation Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet 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 can t f...

Page 171: ...hooting the problem To access Windows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions Resolving a ...

Page 172: ...reviously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware 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 st...

Page 173: ...tem automatically sets up your system to accommodate the new device If you install 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 see Checking device properties on page 175 Resolving conflicts There are...

Page 174: ...mputer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Hardware tab 3 Click the Device Manager button 4 Select the specific device from the device category 5 To enable a device look at the far right of the toolbar Look for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front When you mouse over the small icon the status of ...

Page 175: ...Click the Device Manager button 5 To view the device s installed double click the device type 6 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM floppy disk ...

Page 176: ... the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module NOTE Toshiba recommends using only memory approved by Toshiba Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries main battery and optional secondary batt...

Page 177: ... AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to...

Page 178: ... are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer Display pr...

Page 179: ...ternal monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for ...

Page 180: ...ode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode 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 Some...

Page 181: ... hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start point to All Programs Accessories 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 ...

Page 182: ...omputer from the hard disk make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is remove it If you are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette and restart the computer For information on how to make a bootable disk refer to your Windows booklet The drive cannot read a diske...

Page 183: ...o press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Pull the tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM re...

Page 184: ...erformance and Maintenance icon then click the System icon 3 Click Hardware tab then the Device Manager button 4 Double click IDE ATA ATAPI controllers to expand it then double click Secondary IDE Channel The Properties Box appears 5 Select the Advanced Settings tab then select DMA if available from the Transfer Modes drop down list In the correct device area click OK 6 The system must be restarte...

Page 185: ...upport the operating system and DVD with WinDVD Slow playback performance DVD playback is a resource intensive application Other applications and or changes to your system hardware software or configuration can impact playback performance If playback is slower than normal try 1 Closing any other open applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 Ensuring DMA is turned on See Playba...

Page 186: ...lem WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD Minimum system requirements WinDVD performs best when these recommended components are present in your system Sound card with 48 KHz sampling rate support DirectX...

Page 187: ...f the disc works in other players try using a disc cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are not supported by WinDVD Microsoft DirectShow components are missing Microsoft DirectShow is not installed properly on the system Reinstall Microsoft DirectShow version 6 0 or higher available from the Microsoft Web site No audio subsystem could be found for playback There is a problem with the audio ...

Page 188: ...olution or number of colors Update video drivers The audio settings are incorrect Please check sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with the audio card or drivers The wrong audio driver may be installed in the sys tem Check installation of the audio card drivers An unexpected error has occurred This error is unclassified Report the problem and any error code to you...

Page 189: ... of the DVD specification Check that this is a DVD Video 1 0 disc This DVD disc cannot be played in this region The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match Check the Region Code of WinDVD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro priate region The Windows operating system is assigned to a region that does not match...

Page 190: ...or this change WinDVD encountered an error Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support This file appears to contain unsupported data Please refer to the Sup ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be found This may be caused by one of the following No disc in the DVD ROM drive No DVD ROM dr...

Page 191: ...Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply ...

Page 192: ... system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Inserting PC Cards on page 150 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Make sure the computer is loading only one version of Card a...

Page 193: ...other device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 174 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove ...

Page 194: ...tached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers wil...

Page 195: ...print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line ...

Page 196: ...uld not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 59 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette following the steps in Saving your work on page 64 Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use...

Page 197: ... need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following ...

Page 198: ... online services The Toshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServe by typing go toshiba 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 The recovery CDs that came with your system Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Inform...

Page 199: ...her Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America ...

Page 200: ...8H2 Canada Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Denmark Scribona Danmark A S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimäentie 14 P O Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland France Toshiba Systèmes France S A 7 Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S A 109 Syngrou Avenue...

Page 201: ...is call may incur long distance charges Morocco C B I 22 Rue de Béthune Casablanca Morocco The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Norway Scribona Norge A S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P O Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Papua New Guinea Fujitsu PNG Pty Ltd P O Box 4952 Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea Poland TECHME...

Page 202: ... 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 Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States T...

Page 203: ...lay Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear if no password is set for the current user With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security If you set a blank screen saver pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate ins...

Page 204: ...he Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it isn t selected click the Screen Saver tab 5 Click the On resume password protected check box 6 Click OK Maintaining security when the battery isn t fully charged When the battery is not fully charged even if the computer is operating on AC power your display may reappear automatically after a short time To protect your desktop you must set up a s...

Page 205: ...rity wait ten seconds before walking away from the computer Sound Fn This hot key cycles through the different alarm volume levels The alarm volume options are Off Low Medium and High Off is always first Display modes Fn This hot key cycles through the power on display mode options The display mode options are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously E...

Page 206: ... 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 62 Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 44 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows F10 F11 F12 ...

Page 207: ...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 ...

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Page 209: ...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 210: ...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 211: ...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 212: ...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 213: ... 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 214: ...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 215: ...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 216: ...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 217: ...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 218: ...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 219: ...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 microprocessor S...

Page 220: ...ced 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 company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works ...

Page 221: ...ice 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 a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system...

Page 222: ...cal 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 computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the ...

Page 223: ...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 A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps 12 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot ...

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Page 225: ...stalling 94 light 27 43 91 monitoring power 91 not charging 177 removing 95 RTC real time clock 88 90 battery cover 30 latch 30 buttons CD Player 73 DVD ROM drive eject 69 PC Card eject 24 power 26 Start 101 C calculator 116 caps lock light 28 Card and Socket Services 150 CD and DVDs caring for 75 inserting 70 removing 74 viewing contents 74 CD Player control panel 73 CD ROM drive 68 CDs inserting...

Page 226: ... message 169 placement 32 protection 31 running on battery power 88 setting up 37 46 transferring information 139 turning off 78 82 84 128 turning on 42 using at the office 136 148 warning resume failure message 168 work area 31 computing tips 59 connecting AC adapter 40 external monitor 136 148 external speakers 148 modem 76 mouse 49 power cable 41 to a network 76 USB mouse 49 conserving battery ...

Page 227: ...perties 120 screen is blank 178 display modes changing 205 display panel opening 42 Display settings hot key 145 displaying folder information 135 disposing of used batteries 97 DMA Direct Memory Access 172 check settings 184 double click 44 downloading 144 DVD ROM 28 DVD ROM drive can t access disc 182 drive tray won t open 183 eject button 69 inserting a disc 70 playing CDs and DVDs 68 removing ...

Page 228: ... hiding windows 111 hot key display settings 145 hot keys display modes 205 instant password 203 keyboard functions 206 sound 205 hot swapping 150 precautions 152 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 142 I icon 100 desktop 101 moving to desktop 101 naming 108 safety 18 indicator panel keyboard 28 system 28 inserting CDs and DVDs 70 PC Cards 150 installing main battery 94 Internal External mode 180 Int...

Page 229: ...cover 47 memory module inserting 47 removing 49 microphone jack 24 Microsoft Internet Explorer 76 Microsoft Windows XP 99 minimizing 112 modem determining COM port 137 port 24 76 problem solving 195 196 resetting port to default settings 137 upgrading 137 modem using 76 monitor connecting 136 148 not working 179 port 24 mouse connecting 49 moving the computer 56 My Computer 103 104 N network conne...

Page 230: ...zard 52 problem solving 194 195 printing a file 65 problem solving AC power 176 battery charge doesn t last 177 battery not charging 177 can t access CD DVD 182 can t insert diskette in drive 182 can t read a diskette 182 changing display properties 180 checking device properties 175 compact discs not running correctly 183 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 193 computer will not power up 168 con...

Page 231: ...rogram not working properly 181 screen doesnot look right flickers 179 system resources 172 Touchpad not responding 168 trouble prevention 196 URL address not found 171 using Startup options 169 warning resume failure 168 Windows XP not working 169 WinDVD error messages 187 programs closing 115 not running correctly 181 starting 64 Web browsers 142 properties 119 R recharging main battery 90 RTC b...

Page 232: ...ndby 86 Startup menu problem solving 169 support for Windows 101 S video 24 system indicator panel 28 system requirements WinDVD 186 System Restore 124 System Tools 124 system tray 102 T taskbar 102 112 customizing 130 telephone line connecting the modem 76 text file 107 toolbars displaying in a window 135 Toshiba Forum 198 Internet Web sites 199 online services 198 Toshiba Accessories information...

Page 233: ...aver 119 closing programs 115 creating a new folder 108 creating a text file 107 creating shortcuts 116 desktop 100 Help 125 171 problem solving 169 Recycle Bin 122 removing objects 122 resizingormovingwindows112 113 special features 129 starting programs 109 System Restore 124 tours and tutorials 127 Turn Off 128 Web Tutorial 106 WinDVD advanced features 160 control panel 156 controls are disable...

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