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Exploring Your Options

Toshiba’s online resources

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 File Transfer Protocol (FTP) features of your Web browser to 
transfer large amounts of data. 

Toshiba’s online resources

Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can 
connect. These sites can provide information about Toshiba 
products, give help with technical questions, and keep you up to 
date with future upgrades. For more information, see 

Contacting 

Toshiba on page 213

. 

Exploring audio features

You can use your computer to record sounds using an external 
microphone. You can play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the 
built-in speakers, headphones or external speakers.

Recording sounds

You can make audio recordings and save them as .wav files by 
connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the 
microphone jack and using Windows’ Sound Recorder.

DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) file is the format 
for storing sound in files in Windows.

Using a microphone

1

Connect an external microphone to the computer.

2

Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, 
Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder.

Summary of Contents for Satellite 1730

Page 1: ...t dialog box or specify noncontiguous pages or a particular page before opening the dialog box Click the Print button or choose File Print For more information select Help Reader Guide from the Adobe Acrobat window TOSHIBA C497 1200M1 choose freedomTM Satellite 1730 1735 1750 1755 User sGuide If you need assistance VirtualTech e support tool Double click the desktop icon or visit the Web site http...

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

Page 3: ...ent has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful inte...

Page 4: ...ba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc ...

Page 5: ...ou with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If Problems Arise If any of your tele...

Page 6: ...e equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriateTerminalEquipmentTechnicalRequirementsdocument s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that itis permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommu...

Page 7: ...n on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C CD ROM DVD ROM Safety Instruction The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product...

Page 8: ...e station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures otherthan those specified in the owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior wr...

Page 9: ...ORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS C...

Page 10: ...he U S Environmental Protection Agency LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Active Desktop and Media Player are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation PS 2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Soundblaster Pro is a registered trademark of Creative Labs Inc WorldNet is a registered trademark of AT T Cor...

Page 11: ...1 Other documentation 21 Service options 22 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 23 Making sure you have everything 23 Front with the display closed 24 Front panel controls 24 Back 27 Right side 29 Left side 30 Front with the display open 31 System indicator panel 33 Underside 34 ...

Page 12: ... computer for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 Turning on the power 50 Adjusting brightness and contrast 51 Using the AccuPoint II pointing device 52 Setting up your software 53 Setting up a printer 54 Customizing your computer s settings 57 Turning off the computer 58 Caring for your computer 59 Cleaning the computer 59 Moving the computer 59 Using a computer lock 60 Chapter 3 Learn...

Page 13: ...e 73 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 75 Playing audio CDs 76 Playing DVDs 78 Removing a disc 99 Caring for compact discs 100 Setting up for communications 100 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 101 Connecting your computer to a network 101 Powering down the computer 102 Shut down command 102 Hibernation command 103 Standby command 104 Using Shut down 105 Using Hibernation mode 107 Using ...

Page 14: ...25 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 126 Finding your way around the desktop 126 Windows Millennium Edition file system 133 Lesson 2 Using the AccuPoint II pointing device 134 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 136 Exploring the Web Tutorial 137 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 140 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 142 Lesson 6 Starting programs 143 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 1...

Page 15: ...d to your desktop 165 Personalizing individual windows 166 Adding a background to a window 166 Customizing window toolbars 167 Using your computer at the office 169 Exchanging data with another computer 169 Transferring files 169 Getting help transferring files 170 Sending a fax 170 An overview of using the Internet 170 The Internet 171 The World Wide Web 171 Internet Service Providers 171 Connect...

Page 16: ...o fix problems 185 Internet problems 188 Windows Millennium Edition can help you 189 Resolving a hardware conflict 190 Aplan of action 190 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 191 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 193 Memory card problems 194 Power problems 195 Keyboard problems 197 AccuPoint II problems 198 Display problems 199 Disk drive problems 201 CD ROM DVD ROM drive problems 203 Soun...

Page 17: ...urther assistance 212 Before you call 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba s worldwide offices 215 Appendix A Hot Keys 219 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 221 Glossary 223 Index 237 ...

Page 18: ...18 Blank Page ...

Page 19: ...ew Toshiba notebook computer your work can accompany you wherever you go Your computer s operating system is Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information ...

Page 20: ...tions 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 instruction is not observed ...

Page 21: ...ollowing documentation in addition to this user s guide An electronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or install it from the Configuration Builder CD provided with your computer Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Configuration Builder CD Toshiba accessories information which...

Page 22: ...s a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs See the warranty and service material included with your computer for registration information If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 181 ...

Page 23: ...u need to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else consult the Quick Start card that shipped withyourcomputer to make sureyoureceived everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately For additional help see If you need further assistance on page 212 ...

Page 24: ...e diskette drive release button ejects a diskette from the diskette drive The front panel lights provide information about various system functions The front panel controls perform several functions depending on the position of the AP Lock CD or DVD switch Front panel controls Display latch Diskette drive Diskette drive release button Front panel lights and controls On off light Battery light AP L...

Page 25: ...ck mode the four front panel control buttons stop eject play pause previous track next track are disabled When the switch is in CD or DVD mode the front panel buttons can control playing the CD or DVD For more information on using the front panel buttons to play a CD or DVD see CD DVD Player controls on page 26 NOTE You can play an audio CD or audio DVD even when the computer is off by sliding the...

Page 26: ...he charge reaches 2 percent Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged CD DVD Player controls With the computer off or on slide the AP Lock CD or DVD switch to the right to enable the front panel CD DVD player controls The computer must be on to play a DVD using the front panel controls In CD or DVD mode the front panel control buttons hav...

Page 27: ... hold the right side to increase the volume until the desired volume is reached Back The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional PORT Noteworthy computer cable lock to secure the computer to a large heavy object such as your desk The cooling vents prevent the computer s central processing unit CPU from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed The DC IN jack i...

Page 28: ...ut turning off the computer is called hot swapping The modem port lets you use a modular phone cable to connect the built in modem directly to a standard telephone line For more information on using the modem see Connecting the modem to a telephone line on page 101 The shutdown button accessed through the small hole allows you to shut down your computer manually The parallel port lets you connect ...

Page 29: ...e port Right side The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers The 3 5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device The PC Card eject buttons allow easy removal of PC Cards Headpho...

Page 30: ...lly gets into a slot can damage the computer s circuitry The cooling vents prevent the computer s central processing unit CPU from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed Left side The manual eject button enables you to manually eject a disc from the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive allows you to install and run programs from application CD ROMs You c...

Page 31: ...For more information see Using the keyboard on page 62 The left and right speakers let you hear the computer s audio output such as system alarms associated with your software and music from DVDs or audio CDs Screen Keyboard AccuPoint II pointing device Primary control button System indicator panel Power button Right speaker Left speaker Front panel controls Secondary control button Scroll buttons...

Page 32: ...an most passive matrix displays The lights on the system indicator panel provide information about various keyboard and system functions The computer s pointing device comprises an AccuPoint II pointing device and four control buttons The AccuPoint II allows you to position the cursor on the screen The control buttons work with the AccuPoint II The larger button acts as the primary button on a mou...

Page 33: ...he 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 left top of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the key The numeric mode light glows w...

Page 34: ...Installing additional memory optional on page 42 The battery provides DC power to the computer For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 121 The battery release latch and battery latch lock secure the battery to the computer and prevent it from falling out Memory slot cover Battery Battery release latch Battery latch lock ...

Page 35: ...ing a place to work Your computer is portable and 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 use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating ...

Page 36: ...s that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Operate the computer within a temperature range of 41 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit 5 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius and 20 to 80 non condensing humidity Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stre...

Page 37: ...hing If you are using an external monitor the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chai...

Page 38: ... back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbowsform approximately90 degreeangleswhenyouwork Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting canimprovethe visibility oft...

Page 39: ...iding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your work day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Takefrequent breaks to change position stretchyour muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid p...

Page 40: ...vy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or otherwise cause your computer to malfunction Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even if only one is being used Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation Be careful when you remove a ...

Page 41: ...lp you Setting up your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting the AC adapter on page 47 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must connect the built in modem to a telephone line See Connecting the modem t...

Page 42: ...ts at the same time Will run your Windows operating system and Windows applications faster Installing a memory module If you are adding memory after you have started to use the computer begin at step 1 If you have not yet used the computer skip to step 3 1 If the computer is on click Start then click Shut Down 2 In the Shut down Windows dialog box select Shut down then click OK Windows Millennium ...

Page 43: ...ver 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 Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Oil or dust on the connectors can cause memory access problems 6 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging holding it by its edges ...

Page 44: ...ect any cables you disconnected 12 Turn on the computer 13 Click Start Settings Control Panel to open the Control Panel 14 Double click the System icon to open the System Properties dialog box 15 Verify that the amount of RAM listed matches the amount of memory currently installed Removing a memory module 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 in Installing a memory module on page 42 to access the computer s...

Page 45: ...cause memory access problems 4 Position the memory module cover on the computer and secure it with the screw 5 Turn the computer right side up 6 Reconnect any cables you removed Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse or trackball instead of the computer s built in AccuPoint II pointing device Your notebook computer supports USB and PS 2 compatible pointing devices The AccuPoint II remains ...

Page 46: ...ation steps Connecting a printer CAUTION Connecting the printer cable while the computer is on may damage the printer the computer or both Before connecting a printer you need to know whether it requires a serial or a parallel interface Check the printer s documentation If the printer can be switched between serial and parallel mode choose parallel because it is faster You also need a suitable pri...

Page 47: ...Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer s power cable into a live AC outlet Refer to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer s batteries A status light on the AC adapter glows when the device is in use AC adapter and power cable T...

Page 48: ...computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live AC outlet If the battery is being charged the battery light on the status panel blinks Once the battery is fully charged the battery light remains on DANGER To avoid electric shock never modify forcibly bend damage place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats discontinue use Neve...

Page 49: ...ce the computer is connected to a power outlet you can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on When the computer is turned off the battery charges in two to three hours When the computer is turned on the battery charges in four to ten hours provided the computer is not consuming full power The computer is consuming full power when several applications are open simultaneously and are ...

Page 50: ...ON Be sure not to force the display panel open beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer by grasping the display panel Turning on the power 1 Make sure the diskette drive is empty 2 If you have a printer connected to your computer turn the printer on and wait until it indicates that it is ready online 3 Turn on the computer by momentarily pressing then releasing the po...

Page 51: ...nnected to an external power source the battery light glows If the battery is being charged the battery light flashes The hard disk drive access light flashes when the hard disk drive is accessed CAUTION To avoid data loss never turn off the computer while a drive is in use Adjusting brightness and contrast Use the following hot key combinations to adjust your screen brightness and contrast Key co...

Page 52: ...move the cursor gently push the AccuPoint II in the direction you want the cursor to move Pushing harder on the AccuPoint II moves the cursor faster The scroll up button performs the same function as the up arrow key The scroll down button performs the same function as the down arrow key When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the pri...

Page 53: ...tion for Microsoft s operating system Register Online Enables you to register your computer with Toshiba online To register your computer at a later time select No I do not want to register at this time You can click the registration icon on your desktop or complete the registration card that came with your computer Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about ...

Page 54: ...etion you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically Plug and Play If this is not the case then you must install the printer driver for the model ofprinter that is connected toyour computer You installthe printer driver either by following the instructions...

Page 55: ...55 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sample Printers window 2 Double click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts Add Printer Wizard ...

Page 56: ...rinter Is connected to a network select Network printer 5 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 6 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next 7 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to ...

Page 57: ...e To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page click No then click Finish You are now ready to print 12 If you requested a test page click OK to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job Customizing your computer s settings Thereareseveralwaysin whichyoucan customize yourcomputer to suit your particular requirements Refer t...

Page 58: ...ystem settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you automatically return to where you left off See Standby command on page 104 for more information NOTE Save your data even when you are using Standby mode in case the battery discharges before you return to work For more information about Standby mode see Powering down the computer on page 102 To leave the computer off for a lo...

Page 59: ...cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Never pick up the computer by its displ...

Page 60: ...T Noteworthy computer cable lock PORT Noteworthy computer cable lock 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked ...

Page 61: ...work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk You will lose all the work done since you last saved if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See ...

Page 62: ...s you have a separate backup copy Use ScanDisk Disk Defragmenter and the Maintenance Wizard regularly to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Consult your Windows Millennium Edition documentation for more information on these and other utilities Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Before turning off the computer use the Shut dow...

Page 63: ...not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program ...

Page 64: ...th icons execute specific functions on the computer For more information see Hot Keys on page 219 Windows special keys Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows The Windows logo key activates the Start menu The Application key has the same function as the secondary mouse or AccuPoint II button Overlay keys Keyboard overlay keys F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 ...

Page 65: ... letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift Using the cursor control overlay To turn the cursor control overlay on and off press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indica...

Page 66: ...se Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows Millennium Edition tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 143 Using the front panel control buttons in AP mode When the AP Lock CD or DVD switch is in AP mode the four front panel control buttons act as hot keys...

Page 67: ...this button Pressing button 4 launches the predefined application for this button This button has been programmed to launch your World Wide Web browser as the default The speaker volume control adjusts the stereo speaker volume Press and hold the left side to decrease volume until the desired volume is reached Press and hold the right side to increase volume until the desired volume is reached Pro...

Page 68: ...the front panel button you want to configure User 1 is button 1 User 2 is button 2 User 3 is button 3 WWW is button 4 4 Under Property select Application Launch 5 Use the Browse button to select the application you want to associate with the chosen front panel button 6 Click OK Pressing the defined button starts the application that you ve chosen ...

Page 69: ...hat saves documents at regular intervals such as every 15 minutes Check your program s documentation to see whether it has an automatic save feature To save a file you are updating open the program s File menu and click Save To save the current file with a new name choose Save As from the File menu type a name for the file and click OK HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently workin...

Page 70: ...e more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up Windows Millennium Edition to run with the additional printer s 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 In the File menu of your Windows program click Print The program displays a Print dialog box A sample Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print Using diskettes The 3 5 inch diskette drive lets you use either double density ...

Page 71: ...lean it with a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use cleaning fluids Never slide back the protective metal cover Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data stored on a diskette Never twist or bend a diskette Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing them to direct sunlight otherwise data may be lost Never place heavy obj...

Page 72: ...the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop 3 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 4 Double click the folder containing the file then click the file you want to copy HINT Use the Ctrl or Shift key to select more than one file 5 Click File then click Send To 6 Click the icon for the diskette drive drive A HINT You can also back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file ...

Page 73: ...cks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus NOTE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power Inserting a disc into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive WARNING Before playing an audio CD or DVD turn the volume down Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the...

Page 74: ...ton allows you to open the disc tray when the computer is off For instructions on using the manual eject button see Removing a disc with the computer off on page 99 2 Pull the disc tray until it is fully open 3 Hold the disc by its edges ensure it is dust free and place it carefully in the disc tray with the label side up Inserting a disc into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 4 Gently press the center ...

Page 75: ...are often used to install software or to store files that require lots of space such as photographs and large presentation files You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD To view the contents of a CD or DVD using My Computer 1 Place the disc in the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 2 Double click My Computer on your desktop to open the My Computer window 3 Locate the folder t...

Page 76: ...he AP Lock CD or DVD switch to the right to enable the front panel control buttons If the computer is off the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive starts up and begins playing the first audio track If the computer is on the Media Player window opens and the CD begins to play You can use either the front panel control buttons on your computer or the Media Player buttons to control the CD You can manually open M...

Page 77: ...ess the play pause button To return to the beginning of the preceding track on the disc press the previous track button To go to the beginning of the following track on the disc press the next track button The speaker volume control adjusts the stereo speaker volume Press and hold the left side to decrease the volume until the desired volume is reached Press and hold the right side to increase the...

Page 78: ...volume down Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the Volume Control dial or access the Volume control program click Start Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control Insert a DVD into the DVD ROM drive following the instructions in Inserting a disc into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive on page 73 The computer automatically detects the disc in the d...

Page 79: ...bar does not appear you can display them by following the instructions in Setting general properties on page 87 The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls Pause the pointer over a button to display its definition The toolbar also contains an adjustment button see Adjusting the color balance on page 97 for more information Time slider Playback speed slider Current chapter indicator Current ti...

Page 80: ...ve it to the right to play the DVD faster Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed The current chapter indicator displays the DVD chapter that is currently playing Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE Th...

Page 81: ... customize the order in which the DVD content plays see Using playlists on page 84 Once a DVD is playing the counter displays the current chapter and elapsed time in hours minutes seconds format From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD Advanced Feature...

Page 82: ...Repeat repeat the current chapter if the DVD contains chapters Otherwise this button repeats the DVD from the begin ning When the repeat button is activated the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the control panel counter The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat button again and the repeat sym bol no longer displays on the control panel None Eject open the DVD...

Page 83: ...to resume play ing the DVD End Fast reverse move quickly backward through the DVD con tent When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD R Previous move to the begin ning of the previous chapter and resume playing the DVD PgUp Next move to the next chap ter and resume playing the DVD PgDn Fast forward move quickly forward through the DVD con tent When you reac...

Page 84: ...eatures the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and the computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them Time move to a specifictime slot then click the play button to play the DVD from the selected location None Audio volume controls click the plus button to increase vol ume ...

Page 85: ...ower right corner of the window to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files 3 In the Directory list select the file you want to play first and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist DVD files have an mpg vob or ac3 file name extension After selecting a file the file name appears in the Selected files list You can also double click a file name to add it to the playlist ...

Page 86: ... box 7 In the Playlist window click File to display the saved playlist of files 8 Click Load Playlist to load the saved playlist After loading the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears 9 Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box then click OK to close the Playlist window The DVD begins to play the loaded playlist NOTE To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist click t...

Page 87: ...ion and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content It divides the world into six regions The intent is to enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region The current region code of the WinDVD player installed in your computer is Region 1 comprising the United States and Canada NOTE Most DVD ROM drives let you change the r...

Page 88: ...ct the Player settings Auto play check box to enable the auto play feature Clear the check box to disable this feature When enabled the auto play feature automatically launches a DVD ROM when it is inserted in the DVD ROM drive 4 In the View box select the items you want to display when WinDVD launches Tool bar is the bar containing basic player functions that is displayed at the top of the WinDVD...

Page 89: ...en playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running 2 On the WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the General tab on top 3 In the Properties dialog box click the Audio tab The Audio tab moves to the front The Current audio track box displays the format and attributes for...

Page 90: ... sound experience If you have six speakers select 6 speaker mode WinDVD automatically distributes 5 1 sound channels to these speakers for enhanced surround sound If you have an S PDIF compliant sound card select Enable S PDIF output This option sends the stereo output through the sound card to an external receiver 5 In the Vocal options box select the desired option for DVDs that support vocal as...

Page 91: ... moves to the front Properties dialog box with Display tab selected 2 Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized Otherwise clear the check box 3 Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden Otherwise clear the check box 4 Select...

Page 92: ...VD author determines which features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and the computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded ...

Page 93: ...ter Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed None Brightness move the slider to the right to increase video brightness Move it to the left to decrease brightness increases decreases Directional buttons use to navigate the WinDVD menus as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard The center butto...

Page 94: ... the clear X button on the lower left corner of the numeric keypad 0 9 Menu button displays all available menus for the current DVD Examples of menusare Root Audio Language Subtitles Use your mouse or the control panel directional buttons to select a menu Click Resume to resume DVD playback None Chapter button displays a list of all the chapters in the current DVD Select the chapter you want to pl...

Page 95: ...uage content to change the spoken heard language This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes A Subtitles displays alist of all the available language subtitles This button is enabled only for DVDcontentthatincludes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes Select the desired language or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD s default lan...

Page 96: ...isplay a list of all the available camera angles Due to differences in the DVD mastering process some multi angle views may not function properly G Bookmark save an unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the bookmark shortcut menu Clickth...

Page 97: ...u reach the zoom limit Using the pan feature Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature 1 With the video window in zoom mode click the pan button located in the lower right corner of the directional button panel 2 With the pointer over the center of the window drag the zoomed window up down left or right The close up vie...

Page 98: ... decrease the blue color values Move the Color control2 slider to the right to increase the red and decrease the green color values Move the slider to the left to increase the green and decrease the red color values Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Some DVDs contain links to Web sites To enable these links click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet browser Getting Help wit...

Page 99: ...ou remove it 2 Pull the disc tray until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Close the disc tray Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject button hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the disc ...

Page 100: ...nlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc wipe it with a clean dry cloth starting from the center of the disc and wiping toward the outward edge Avoid wiping using a circular motion If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet u...

Page 101: ...le to the modem port Connecting the internal modem 2 Attach the other end of the telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting your computer to a network To access a network At the office install a network card in one of the PC Card slots For thetype of card to use and other specificinformation about connecting to the LAN or WAN consult your network admi...

Page 102: ...hree options to choose from Shut down Hibernation and Standby Each method has its advantages Shut down command The Shut down command shuts the computer down completely When you start up again the computer runs a self test and loads the operating system You must open any programs and files you want to use Factors when choosing Shut down No power is used while the computer is shut down This is the m...

Page 103: ...the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut down Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead...

Page 104: ...n Standby mode the computer uses some battery power A fully charged battery will last approximately eight hours in Standby mode Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut down or Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using ...

Page 105: ...ely Shutting down more quickly You can also shut down the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn on the feature in the Power Options utility 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Power Options icon If the Power Options icon is not present click...

Page 106: ... 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 Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK then close the Control Panel ...

Page 107: ...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 pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn it on in Power Options in the Control Panel 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Contro...

Page 108: ...Hibernation mode when you press the power button 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK then close the Control Panel Starting again from Hibernation mode To start the computer from Hibernation mode press the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by pressing and releasing the power switch Usin...

Page 109: ...ptions in the Control Panel 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Power Options icon If the Power Options icon is not present click View all control panel options on the left side of the panel 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I close the lid of my portable computer Set this option to Standby for ...

Page 110: ...ting again from Standby To start the computer from Standby mode press the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel ...

Page 111: ...gy Star guidelines for energy efficiency Your computer enters a low power 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 effic...

Page 112: ...On To change the Power usage mode click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel In Control Panel double click the Power Options icon to display the Power Options Properties window Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for your computer Keep in mind that changing any settings on the Power Options Properties window will modify the currently selected scheme Consult your ...

Page 113: ... rather than on battery power In addition to the removable main battery the computer has an internal NiMH real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer is turned off Using additional battery packs If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours...

Page 114: ...elease toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through www toshibaaccessories com Maximizing battery life A main battery can be recharged many times Gradually over time it will lose its ability to hold a charge To maximize the life of yo...

Page 115: ...ery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer Charging the main battery To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live AC outlet The battery light on the status panel flashes green while the battery is charging It takes about two hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE The b...

Page 116: ...r until the battery pack discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time If the RTC battery is low the real t...

Page 117: ...percent Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform calculations 1 Click Start point to Settings and then click Contro...

Page 118: ...power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and other drives Whether you use any optional devices to which the batter...

Page 119: ...omatically enters Standby mode and turns itself off Standby mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off For more information see Standby command on page 104 Battery alarms The computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low You can set each of the following alarms Low Battery Critical Battery Each alarm can be se...

Page 120: ... and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box appears Power Options Properties dialog box 3 Click the Alarms tab 4 Set the alarm levels as desired For more information on battery alarms refer to your Windows Millennium Edition documentation ...

Page 121: ...ing the AC adapter on page 47 Removing the battery 1 Save your work 2 Shut down the computer CAUTION Never remove the battery while the computer is on 3 Close the display panel ensuring that it snaps into place 4 Turn the computer upside down with the front of the computer facing you 5 While pressing the battery latch lock button slide the battery release latch to the right as shown in the illustr...

Page 122: ...ace when you release it WARNING If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 123 Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay ...

Page 123: ...the battery becomes damaged you must discard it responsibly The documentation that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries If not check with your local government for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Only use replacement batteries recommended by Toshiba CAUTION The computer uses a nickel metal hydride battery which can explode if...

Page 124: ...vel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables compact discs and diskettes For more information see the accessoriesinformationpackaged withyourcomputer orvisit www toshibaaccessories com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport s...

Page 125: ...hether you have used a Windows operating system or not the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore Windows Millennium Edition further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Win...

Page 126: ...he screens displayed by your system However the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button shortcut tray taskbar system tray and the desktop background pattern Toshiba has enhanced the standard desktop with these new features Tosh...

Page 127: ...der file or program by draggingthe element s icon from its location ina window tothe desktop area The icons initially displayed on your Windows Millennium Edition desktop include My Documents Provides a convenient place to store documents graphics or other files you want to access quickly My Computer Shows the file system for your computer and the network if any Icons Start button Shortcut tray Ta...

Page 128: ...roblems For more information about VirtualTech see Using VirtualTech on page 211 Toshiba Great Software Offer A service provided by Toshiba that offers additional software to you FreedomWare Receive free offers discounts and productivity solutions NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your config...

Page 129: ...the Internet if necessary The Toshiba Active Menu also allows you to launch several games and support related programs to change the look and feel of the desktop and to show or hide the Toshiba Active Menu components installed on your computer When updated information about a menu item is available on a Toshiba Web site the Toshiba Active Menu will ask you if you would like to receive the update I...

Page 130: ...lf with the Online user s guide You can check off each task as you complete it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition update information Open recently accessed documents Adjust system settings Search for files Access Windows Help and Support Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer For more information on starting ...

Page 131: ...ears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows To make a program or window active click the associated button System tray The system tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short descri...

Page 132: ... s Desktop Options 2 Select Change Background Image and choose the background you want to display on the desktop To change the background and remove the Toshiba Active Menu and To Do List 1 Click Start point to Settings click Control Panel and then double click Display 2 Select the Background tab and choose the background you want to display on the desktop Then click OK If you remove the Toshiba A...

Page 133: ...a storage device such as a disk drive You can think of your computer storage system in terms of office equipment You have a file cabinet device that contains folders and each folder may contain documents Your office may have more than one file cabinet just as your computer may have more than one disk drive Computers can be connected together to form a network so that programs documents and other d...

Page 134: ...rimary button the larger one to open the Start menu NOTE In this guide the term click refers to the primary button which is the larger one Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu 3 With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button the sm...

Page 135: ...s Sample Desktop with the My Computer window open 6 Now click the Close button in the upper right corner of this window The My Computer window closes 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button 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 mo...

Page 136: ... of the desktop s four edges 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson begins with Windows Millennium Edition Web Tutorial It demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP Taskbar ...

Page 137: ...et 1 Click the Connect to the Internet icon on your desktop The Internet Connection Wizard appears 2 Follow the Wizard s steps to connect 3 In Internet Explorer click Help The Help menu appears 4 Click Tour Internet Explorer displays a page with information about how to use Internet Explorer Sample Web page from the Web Tutorial Browser controls Internet address World Wide Web page ...

Page 138: ...look for a specific Web page The large window contains the Web page itself Much more can be said about the Internet and how to use it The best way to learn is to begin surfing yourself Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself But you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window 1 On the...

Page 139: ...son 3 Learning about the Internet Sample My Computer window 3 In the address bar type http toshiba my yahoo com and then press Enter If you are connected to the Internet the Toshiba My Yahoo Web site appears Sample Toshiba My Yahoo Web site Address bar ...

Page 140: ...ty area of the desktop then click the secondary button Windows Millennium Edition displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 2 Click New then click Text Document Windows Millennium Edition creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted 3 To give your document a meaningful name type New File txt and press Enter 4 Double click the New File ...

Page 141: ... name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but if you point to the name Windows Millennium Edition displays the complete name By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open To learn more about Notepad click Start then click Help or open the Help menu by pressing F1 For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next less...

Page 142: ...dition displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Folder Windows Millennium Edition creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted 3 Type a name for the folder such as My Folder then press Enter 4 Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar Windows Millennium Edition displays the...

Page 143: ...m you want to use for a particular task This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into Windows Millennium Edition Paint and Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then point to Programs Windows Millennium Edition displays a list of program folders 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint Windows Millennium Edition opens Paint a basic drawing...

Page 144: ...ll the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk Sample Windows Explorer open on the desktop Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer 5 Click the Paint button on the taskbar Windows Millennium Edition displays the Paint program Windows Millennium Edition places the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have sel...

Page 145: ...ws Fortunately it is easy to createorder out of this chaos Youcan resize andreposition windows so that you can see more than one of them at a time You can also hide windows by removing them from the desktop without actually closing your document or program This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows open on the desktop Sample Windows Explorer open on the de...

Page 146: ...our 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 My Documents button on the taskbar Windows Millennium Edition highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window 2 Click the Minimize button at the top right corner of the Explorer window to hide th...

Page 147: ... moving windows 1 Click the Restore button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the pointer to the right hand edge of the Paint window The pointer changes...

Page 148: ... open on the desktop The next lesson shows you how to close them Lesson 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to close it While you can run several programs at the same time having a large number of programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in th...

Page 149: ...racter 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 Windows Millennium Edition displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Shortcut Windows Millennium Edition displays the Creat...

Page 150: ...ition 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 Files or Folders Windows Millennium Edition displays the Search Results dialog box ...

Page 151: ...ternet 3 Type char in the Search for files or folders named text box and then click Search Now Windows Millennium Edition 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 A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop ...

Page 152: ...esson will not only teach you how to personalize the background but will also introduce you to properties WindowsMillennium Editiontreatsall 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 independen...

Page 153: ...nnium Edition displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click Properties Windows Millennium Edition opens the Display Properties dialog box Sample Display Properties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Click the arrow beside the current option probably None to open the screen saver list box 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box ...

Page 154: ...view any object s properties by clicking the object with the secondary button then choosing Properties from the shortcut menu that appears The next lesson explains how to set two other properties the date and time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You initially set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up Windows Millennium Edition To ...

Page 155: ...e Properties dialog box more quickly either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button then click Adjust Date Time or double click the time display 4 Set the correct month year day and time 5 Click the Time Zone drop down list box and set your time zone 6 Click OK Continue with the next lesson to finish cleaning up the desktop ...

Page 156: ...roduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears But with Windows Millennium Edition it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial Each ...

Page 157: ... 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 Windows Millennium Edition restores the object to the place from which it was deleted But when you are absolutely certain tha...

Page 158: ...return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the state it was in at the preset time To open System Restore click Start point to...

Page 159: ...ome of the Help features in Windows Millennium Edition Windows Millennium Edition Help WindowsMillennium Edition has anexcellent Helpfacility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 If you have an application open press F1 otherwise click Start then click Help Windows Millennium Edition o...

Page 160: ...with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them creating editing with Paint looks promising 4 Double click creating editing with 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 Click Here link Windows Millennium Edition opens the Paint program No...

Page 161: ...ium Edition Preview If you have used Windows 98 Learning about the benefits of Windows Me features is a helpful introduction to the new features in Windows Millennium Edition Sample Windows Millennium Edition Tours and Tutorials window To start a Windows Millennium Edition tour or tutorial 1 Click Help then click Tours and Tutorials The Microsoft Help and Support window takes you to the Tours and ...

Page 162: ...hing is in place the next time you turn on the computer This lesson teaches you how to shut down Windows Millennium Edition and turn off your computer 1 Click Start then click Shut Down Windows Millennium Edition displays the Shut Down Windows dialog box 2 Select Shut down then click OK Windows Millennium Edition displays a message that it is shutting down and turns off the computer There are othe...

Page 163: ...and enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous state An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows 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 new and intell...

Page 164: ...t information appears atthe topof each window Customizing the taskbar As you work the taskbar changes to reflect what you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include n...

Page 165: ...make your desktop truly your own space by adding the active items you refer to on a regular basis news weather sports stock prices or whatever you want to have at hand Turning on the Active Desktop The first step to bring active content to your desktop is to turn on the Active Desktop 1 Place the cursor on an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Point to Active Desktop then ...

Page 166: ...e on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in the window of your choice Adding a background to a window If you select art or a Web page as a window background set your desk...

Page 167: ...mizable toolbars at the top of a window Asyoubrowse Windows Millennium Editiondetects 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 Quick Launch Address bar Standard buttons ...

Page 168: ...rent location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can browse to another location by typing an address a URL a path or even a program name If you start typing a previously typed address the AutoComplete feature finishes the address for you Standard buttons Displays buttons for commonly used commands such as copying pasting deleting items changing views and browsing backward and forward Lin...

Page 169: ... a PS 2 keyboard simultaneously Alternatively you can connect a USB mouse and a USB keyboard to the two USB ports Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers you can use the Windows Millennium Edition Briefcase or a specialized synchronization program and the computer s parallel port Transferring files To transfer files through the parallel por...

Page 170: ... Start then Programs Go to the RingCentral folder and click RingCentral The RingCentral Setup Wizard appears 2 Select Next and follow the instructions on the screen 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 Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Inte...

Page 171: ... video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information 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 e...

Page 172: ...ve your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer Toshiba and Yahoo have joined together to offer you a free account on Yahoo In order to sign up for Yahoo you must have an Internet access account If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about c...

Page 173: ...ere people with similar interests and ideas can communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A newsgroup is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the message...

Page 174: ...ture upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 213 Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound sourc...

Page 175: ...ng quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary Click Start point to Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 In the Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 In the Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Recording Volume Pre...

Page 176: ...y necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the speaker volume control button Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase additional PC Car...

Page 177: ... between the PC Card and the computer and that makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible Windows Millennium Edition provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in Windows Millennium Edition Inserting PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE Some PC Cards don t support ...

Page 178: ...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 Inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer or the PC Card don t force the card into the slot 4 Press the eject button to put it in its retracted position Removing PC Cards CAUTION If your PC Card supports hot swapping you can remove it at ...

Page 179: ... the respective eject button once The eject button pops out 4 Press the eject button again to release the PC Card Ejecting a PC Card The upper button will eject a Type I or Type II PC Card from the upper slot The lower button will eject a Type I Type II or Type III card from the lower slot 5 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Hot swapping With PC Cards you can replace one PC Card with anothe...

Page 180: ... you are connected to a network Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it is operating DEFINITION SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices such as a scanner or digital camera to your computer Emulating a full size keyboard Although the computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standa...

Page 181: ...out needing additional assistance It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit th...

Page 182: ...e with step 3 3 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name and clicking End Task 4 Click Shut down Windows Millennium Edition displays the Shut down Windows dialog box 5 Select Restart then click Yes Your computer shuts down and restarts Windows Millennium Edition thus restoring operations CAUTION Pressing Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously twice to restart your computer is...

Page 183: ...Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer You open a program that immediately stops responding If Standby mode is on enabled it may stop a program from responding Close the program you are trying to open and turn off Standby mode Then try to run the program again ...

Page 184: ...on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and release the power button The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette drive Your computer normally loads Windows from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the...

Page 185: ...t Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Windows Millennium Edition Startup menu to fix the problem Using startup options to fix problems If Windows Millennium Edition fails to start properly you may have to change your system...

Page 186: ...Windows Millennium Edition under normal conditions and creates a hidden startup log file named C Bootlog txt This file records every step of the system s startup process You or a qualified Windows Millennium Edition expert can use this log file to check the loading and initializing of device drivers DEFINITION A device driver is a file that contains information to help the computer s BIOS Basic In...

Page 187: ...may involve a device driver See Windows Millennium Edition can help you on page 189 to fix the problem TECHNICAL NOTE Windows Millennium Edition automatically starts in Safe mode if it detects that system startup failed or the Registry the file that defines how Windows Millennium Edition is set up is corrupted Step by step confirmation When you turn on your computer Windows Millennium Edition proc...

Page 188: ...ckward compatible with earlier versions of Windows This lets you use older programs with Windows Millennium Edition Most of the information contained in these files is now stored in the Windows Millennium Edition Registry However they are still processed during system startup Bootlog txt file contains a record of all the components and drivers loaded during startup and the status of each When you ...

Page 189: ... can help you If Windows Millennium Edition has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows Millennium Edition Help 1 Click the Start button and click Help 2 Click the Home tab and double click Troubleshooting 3 Double click a problem you would like help with and follow the steps on the screen Tro...

Page 190: ...follow the steps If there is still a problem Windows Millennium Edition should display a message that explains what the conflict is If this happens you may need to solve the problem on your own A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working resolving the problem can be ti...

Page 191: ... CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct...

Page 192: ...er if you install an older legacy device that Windows Millennium Edition cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning system resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur To see what resources Windows Millennium Edition has assigned to the device see Checking device properties on page 193 Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware c...

Page 193: ...ng them Disabling a device in Windows Millennium Edition 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select the device and click Properties A dialog box displays the device s properties 4 In the General section of the dialog box check the box next to Disable in this hardware profile 5 Click O...

Page 194: ...are The General tab whichprovidesbasicinformationabout the device The Resources tab which lists the resources assigned to the device If you have a device conflict it is shown in the Conflicting device list The Drivers tab whichdisplays the driversbeing used by the device For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows Millennium Edition online help Memory card problems Incorrectly conne...

Page 195: ...wer cable or from the system batteries main battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable ...

Page 196: ...e whether 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 power the computer for as long as it usually does Chec...

Page 197: ...at the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and Windows Millennium Edition 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 Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard You may have plugged the exter...

Page 198: ...lides off the AccuPoint II easily If the AccuPoint II cap is oily remove the cap and clean it with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol To remove the cap 1 Firmly grasp the cap and pull it straight up Removing the AccuPoint II cap 2 After cleaning the cap position it on the peg and press it into place NOTE The peg is square so be careful to align the cap s hole with the peg ...

Page 199: ...king If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cable is fir...

Page 200: ...s To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then Settings 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message indicates a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do no...

Page 201: ...re files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Run ScanDisk which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run ScanDisk 1 Click Start point to Programs Accessorie...

Page 202: ...ograms run correctly but others do not This may be a software configuration problem If a program does not run properly review the program s hardware configuration requirements Most software documentation lists the minimum hardware requirements A diskette will not go into the diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette i...

Page 203: ...blems on page 201 CD ROM DVD ROM drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive tray has closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drive tray and remove the disc Make sure the drive tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in ...

Page 204: ...ROMs are the most reliable followed by gold colored CD ROM Green colored CD ROMs are the least reliable Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control If you are using an external headphone or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer Check to ensure that the sound function is enabled PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible in...

Page 205: ...ir cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If the operating system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with a Windows Millennium Edition driver it may not work under Windows Millennium Edition Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under Windows Millennium Edi...

Page 206: ... box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 193 for more information S...

Page 207: ...2 Turn off the computer 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cable 4 Keep the computer plugged in for two to three hours with the power turned off If power is not the problem try removing the card and reinstalling it using the procedure in Using PC Cards on page 176 The problem may also be caused by a conflict with any additional memory in your system If you recently installed a memory expansion car...

Page 208: ...paper left in the tray Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer driver as shown in Connecting a printer on page 46 Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file Contact your network a...

Page 209: ...ice Manager under Modems for the built in modem Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set ...

Page 210: ...g your work on page 69 Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong tha...

Page 211: ...ith your computer or programs To access VirtualTech double click the VirtualTech icon located on your computer s desktop Following is a summary of the kinds of resources and tools VirtualTech has to offer A library of solutions to common computer problems These are arranged into easy to navigate topics like software hardware and the Internet A set of powerful support tools that can Retrieve hardwa...

Page 212: ...e where you can ask questions and receive answers Send a message electronically with your questions directly to our InTouch Center A representative will address your situation and contact you If you 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 as...

Page 213: ...istance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you 1 Start with accessing Toshiba on the In...

Page 214: ...volved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites www toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site www...

Page 215: ...lgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Brazil Semp Toshiba Informática Silveria Rodrigues 52 05047 000 Sao Paulo SP Brazil Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Central America Caribbean TechData Latin America 8501 NW 17th Street 101 Miami FL 33126 United States Chile CHS Promark Chile Ltda J Joaquin Aguirre Luco 1339 Huechuraba Santiago Chile Colom...

Page 216: ...55 Regensburg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S A 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece Hungary Technotrade Kft Öv utca 185 1147 Budapest Hungary Ireland Same as United Kingdom Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s r l Viale Certosa 138 20156 Milano Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Luxembourg Same as Belgium Mexico Toshiba de Mexico P...

Page 217: ...u PNG Pty Ltd P O Box 4952 Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea Poland TECHMEX S A ul Partyzantów 71 43 316 Bielsko Biala 01 059 Warszawa Poland Portugal Quinta Grande Assisténcia Técnica Informática Lda Av Moinhos no 15A Ur Quinta Grande 2720 Alfragide Portugal Slovakia HTC s r o Kukucinova 26 831 03 Bratislava Slovakia Slovenia Inea d o o Ljubljanska 80 1230 Domzale Slovenia Spain Toshiba Information Sys...

Page 218: ...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 Venezuela InterPC de Venezuela Esquina Calle 4 y Calle 8 Edificio Tepal Piso 3 La Urbina Caracas 1073 Venezuela ...

Page 219: ... a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Brightness adjustment Fn This hot key increases the screen s brightness Fn This hot key decreases the screen s brightness Contrast adjustment Fn This hot key increases the screen s contrast DSTN only Fn This hot key decreases the screen s contrast DSTN only ...

Page 220: ...s Enter Sound Fn This hot key cycles through the alarm volume levels Off Low Medium and High Off is always first Power on display Fn This hot key cycles through the display options Built in Display Only Simultaneous Display and External Monitor Only Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key tur...

Page 221: ...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 223: ...ear 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 CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access ...

Page 224: ...mmission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC personal computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect...

Page 225: ...hallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a sim...

Page 226: ...re used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk d...

Page 227: ...upies one byte of computer storage chip A small pieceofsilicon containingcomputerlogicandcircuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and release the AccuPoint control button or mouse button without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In Windows this refers to the left mouse button or primary AccuPoint control button unle...

Page 228: ...en window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a com...

Page 229: ...mmunications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the AccuPoint control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In Windows this refers to the primary AccuPoint control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An ...

Page 230: ...or use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determin...

Page 231: ...e the operating system automatically recognize the change I icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized w...

Page 232: ...ical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and h...

Page 233: ...om another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows 2000 P palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel po...

Page 234: ...perties of a file include the file s type size and creation date R RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart rem...

Page 235: ... systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that...

Page 236: ...ned to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management V W Web See World Wide Web World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 237: ...tional memory 42 installing 42 alarm setting levels 120 types 119 volume hot key 220 Alt key 63 AP mode 25 66 AP Lock CD switch 25 67 Application key 64 Ask IRIS Online 212 AT T WorldNet Service 54 172 audio features 174 avoiding strain and injury 36 37 39 B background 131 166 battery 48 117 additional packs 113 alarm 119 charging 47 49 58 115 charging before use 41 conserving power 118 cover 34 d...

Page 238: ...74 problem solving 203 CDs care and handling 100 problem solving 204 changing the desktop background 132 changing the wallpaper 132 charging 49 main battery 115 RTC 116 checking device properties 194 CIS Card Information Structure 205 cleaning AccuPoint II 198 closing programs 148 comfort arms and wrists 39 lighting 38 seating and posture 37 work habits 39 commands Hibernation 103 Shut down 102 St...

Page 239: ...power 117 Device Manager check change device properties 193 configuration tool 193 disabling a device 193 device properties 194 dial up connection 101 Digital Subscriber Lines 171 Direct Memory Access 191 disabling a device 193 disk activity light 33 Disk Defragmenter 62 disk error 203 diskette drive 24 70 problem solving 203 diskettes 70 care and handling 71 inserting and removing 71 display pane...

Page 240: ... seating 38 H hard disk drive backing up 210 light 51 problem solving 202 hardware conflicts DMA assignments 191 IRQ Interrupt Request channel 191 older legacy device 192 Plug and Play 192 resolving 192 headphones jack 29 176 using 176 Help facility 159 Hibernation 102 103 107 quick 107 restarting 103 108 hot keys alarm volume 220 brightness adjustment 219 contrast adjustment 219 display options 2...

Page 241: ...c overlay 33 65 hot key 220 overlay keys 65 problem solving 197 scroll lock hot key 220 Windows special keys 64 L lighting 38 lights battery 51 117 current charge 26 117 caps lock 33 cursor control mode 33 65 disk activity 33 drive access 33 hard disk drive 51 main battery 26 117 numeric mode 33 65 power on off 26 system indicator 32 Lock mode 25 locking cable 27 Logged Bootlog txt 185 186 low bat...

Page 242: ...ery pack 113 LapLink cable 169 overlay keys 65 cursor control 65 numeric 65 P Paint program 144 parallel port 28 parallel printer 28 password security hot key 220 PC Card 176 eject buttons 29 enablers 205 hot swapping 177 179 precautions 180 inserting 177 problem solving 204 205 206 removing 179 slots 30 176 Type I Type II or Type III 30 PCMCIA 30 176 personalizing desktop 164 windows 165 Plug and...

Page 243: ... 174 Recycle Bin 128 156 region code 87 Registration 53 removing diskettes 71 objects from the desktop 156 PC Cards 179 the battery 121 resolving hardware conflicts 190 191 192 restarting the computer from Hibernation 108 from Shut down 107 from Standby 110 Restore button 147 RingCentral 170 sending a fax 170 RTC real time clock battery 113 RTC battery 116 recharging 116 S Safe mode 186 safety pre...

Page 244: ...rfing the Internet 172 system indicator panel lights 32 System Restore using 158 system tray 126 tasks 131 T taskbar 126 131 customizing 164 using 146 technical support Toshiba InTouch Center 214 time zone settings 53 tips on computing 61 To Do List 126 129 toolbars 164 customizing 167 displaying in a window 168 elements 168 Toshiba Accessories information 21 Web site 59 Toshiba Active Menu 126 12...

Page 245: ...cuPoint problems 198 locks and computer won t restart 197 unexpected characters 197 memory cards 194 modem 209 PC Card 204 206 207 checklist 205 error 207 power problems 195 printer 208 will not print 208 program doesn t run 202 program performed illegal operation 182 program stops responding 181 183 screen display blank 199 doesn t look right 200 external device does not work 201 problemwithdispl...

Page 246: ...zing 165 166 resizing and moving 145 147 Windows 98 Second Edition Shut Down 162 Windows Explorer 66 Windows Help Support Online 190 troubleshooters 189 Windows logo key 64 Windows Millennium Edition Card and Socket Services 177 fails to start 185 Help 159 189 Preview 161 Registry 188 special features 163 Startup menu 185 options 186 187 Tours and Tutorials 161 WinDVD optional settings 85 region c...

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