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AC power 233
accessing disk drives 224
battery charge doesn’t last 233
can’t access CD/DVD 238
can’t insert diskette in drive 238
can’t read a diskette 238
changing display properties 236
checking device properties 231
compact discs not running

correctly 239

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted 250

computer will not power up 224
contacting Toshiba 254
corrupted/damaged data files 237
Device Manager 230
disabling a device 230, 2 31
disk drive is slow 237
display is blank 234
DVD-ROM

controls are gray 239
not functioning properly 243
video content poor 242

DVD-ROM performance is poor

240

DVD-ROM Root or Title menu

does not open 240

DVD-ROM slow playback 240
DVD-ROM/CD-RW

performance is poor 240

DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray

doesn’t eject 239

external display not working 236
external keyboard not working

234

external monitor 235
faulty memory 232
hardware conflict 228, 22 9

high-pitched noise 247
illegal operation 223
Internet bookmarked site not

found 227

Internet connection is slow 227
keyboard

not responding 224

keyboard produces unexpected

characters 234

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk 236

modem not receiving or

transmitting 252

no sound 247
non-system disk or disk error 225,

238

PC Card 248

checklist 249
error occurs 250
hot swapping fails 250
not recognized 250
slots appear dead 249

power and batteries 232
printer 251
program not responding 222
program not working properly

238

screen does not look right/flickers

235

system resources 229
trouble prevention 252
URL address not found 227
using Startup options 226
warning resume failure 225
Windows won’t start 224
Windows XP not working 225
WinDVD error messages 243

programs

closing 147
not running correctly 238

Summary of Contents for Satellite 2400

Page 1: ...002M2 Satellite 2400 2405Series User sGuide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 222 in this guide ...

Page 2: ...tant 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 loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR...

Page 3: ... the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be att...

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

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

Page 6: ...valence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of an...

Page 7: ...olicy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation ...

Page 8: ...top of the LCD should not be less than 20 0 cm when the display is raised to its normal operating position Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits No other transmitter may be co located with this device except FCC ID CJ6...

Page 9: ...dio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment ...

Page 10: ...o the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information No other transmitter may be co located with this device except FCC ID CJ6PA3070WL or CJ6PA3171WL CD ROM DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW Safety Instructions The CD ROM DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD RW drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction m...

Page 11: ...mation Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information c...

Page 12: ...nder license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online Inc Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under licen...

Page 13: ... options 26 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 27 Making sure you have everything 27 Front with the display closed 27 Back 28 Right side 30 Left side 31 Front with the display open 32 Keyboard indicator lights 34 System indicator panel 35 CD DVD control buttons 36 Underside 37 Chapter 2 Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 ...

Page 14: ... external monitor 55 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 55 Enabling different refresh rates 56 Adjusting the quality of the external display 57 Display limitations 58 Connecting an external diskette drive 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting the AC adapter 60 Charging the battery 62 Using the computer for the first time 62 Opening the display panel 62 Turning on the ...

Page 15: ...SHIBA Console button 81 Starting a program 82 Saving your work 82 Printing your work 83 Using diskettes 84 Inserting and removing diskettes 85 Caring for diskettes 85 Backing up your files 86 Copying to a diskette 86 Playing a CD or DVD 87 Drive components and control buttons 88 CD DVD control buttons 89 CD DVD and Digital audio modes 90 Inserting a disc 91 Playing an audio CD 93 Playing a DVD 94 ...

Page 16: ... or Shut down 105 Using Hibernation 105 Enabling the Hibernation command 105 Going into Hibernation mode 106 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly 108 Starting again from Hibernation 111 Using Standby 112 Going into Standby mode more quickly 113 Starting again from Standby 116 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba s energy saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Using additi...

Page 17: ...ows XP file system 134 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 135 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 138 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 139 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 141 Lesson 6 Starting programs 142 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 144 Using the taskbar 145 Minimizing and maximizing windows 145 Resizing and moving windows 146 Lesson 8 Closing programs...

Page 18: ... folder 166 Using your computer at the office 168 Exchanging data with another computer 168 Setting up a direct cable connection 168 Setting up for communications 169 Connecting your computer to a network 170 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray 171 An overview of using the Internet 172 The Internet 172 The World Wide Web 173 Internet Service Providers 173 Connecting to the Intern...

Page 19: ...ing 183 Using SD cards 184 Inserting a SD card 184 Removing a SD card 185 Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities 186 TOSHIBA Accessibility 186 Fn esse 187 Starting Fn esse 188 Assigning a key to a program or document 189 Viewing existing key assignments 191 Changing or removing existing key assignments 191 Hotkey utility 191 TOSHIBA Console 192 Customize Your Computer 193 Network 194 Security 194 Power Manag...

Page 20: ...o properties 212 Setting display properties 213 Customizing the control panel 213 Using WinDVD advanced features 214 Zooming in 219 Panning 220 Zooming out 220 Adjusting the color balance 220 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD 221 Getting help 221 Exiting WinDVD 221 Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong 222 Problems that are easy to fix 222 Problems when you turn on the computer 224 The Windows...

Page 21: ...PC Card problems 248 Printer problems 251 Modem problems 252 Develop good computing habits 252 If you need further assistance 254 Before you call 254 Contacting Toshiba 254 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 256 Toshiba s worldwide offices 256 Appendix A Hot Keys 259 Volume Mute 259 Instant password security 260 Without a password 260 With a password 260 Power usage mode 261 Standby mode 262 Hiberna...

Page 22: ...Cable Connectors 266 USA and Canada 266 United Kingdom 266 Australia 266 Europe 266 Appendix C Video Modes 267 Your computer s video modes 268 Table 1 Video modes VGA 268 Table 2 Video modes XGA 269 Table 3 Video modes Ultra XGA 271 Glossary 274 Index 290 ...

Page 23: ...r the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system This guide contains information on both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with the computer This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a ...

Page 24: ... data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instru...

Page 25: ...in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs Toshiba Accessories Information which lists accessories available from...

Page 26: ...Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 222 ...

Page 27: ... everything Before doing anything else consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately For additional help see If you need further assistance on page 254 Front with the display closed Display Volume control dial System indicator panel latch Microphone in jack CD DVD control buttons Headph...

Page 28: ...output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers The 3 5 mm microphone in jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked To open the display panel slide the display latch to the right and raise the panel The CD DVD control buttons allow you to play audio CDs when the com...

Page 29: ...h as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals The video out allows you to play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts audio video inputs The parallel port allows you to connect a parallel printer The RGB monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor The modem...

Page 30: ...computer s wireless antenna on or off The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive enables you to play high resolution full screen videos at up to 30 frames per second You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD ROMs and play audio CDs The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive LED flashes when the drive is in use DVD ROM or Security lock slot Eject button Manual eject button Diskette drive ...

Page 31: ... slot allows you to attach an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable to your computer for securing it to a large heavy object such as your desk Left side The cooling vents prevent the computer s central processing unit CPU from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure you don t block the cooling vents The...

Page 32: ...amcorders The SD card LED light emitting diode flashes when the SD card drive is in use Front with the display open This section describes features that are revealed when you open the display panel For features that are visible when the display panel is closed see Front with the display closed on page 27 Screen Speaker Function keys Keyboard Palm rest CD DVD control buttons Speaker Power button Pr...

Page 33: ...m functions For a description of these lights see System indicator panel on page 35 The infrared port allows cable free communication with another device such as a computer or printer that has a compatible infrared port The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers The 3 5 mm headphone out lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as extern...

Page 34: ...oard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 77 The keyboard indicator lights provide information about various keyboard functions For details see Keyboard indicator lights on page 34 The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions See TOSHIBA Console on page 192 The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images For more informat...

Page 35: ...nformation see Overlay keys on page 79 System indicator panel The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source The on off light glows green when the computer is on The light flashes amber when the computer is in Standby mode The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It glows green when the battery is fully charged It glows amber while th...

Page 36: ...ing so may damage the media in use and result in loss of data CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front of the computer are for playing CDs and DVDs You can play digital audio files while the computer is turned off The CD DVD mode button allows you to play CDs or DVDs in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive The Digital audio mode button allows you to play digital audio files The previo...

Page 37: ...s the button again to eject the disc The next track button causes the disc player to skip to the following track on the disc NOTE If you have set a password for logging onto your system your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to play a CD or DVD Underside Wi Fi Mini PCI cover Expansion memory slot cover Modem cover Battery cover Battery Hard disk drive cover relea...

Page 38: ...ing additional memory optional on page 47 for detailed information The modem cover protects the built in modem The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case The battery cover provides access to the battery module which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For information abo...

Page 39: ...nd designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating conditi...

Page 40: ... correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consu...

Page 41: ...ess chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the flo...

Page 42: ...tion the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a ...

Page 43: ...n Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of th...

Page 44: ...rive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on diskettes is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a diskette can erase important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution i...

Page 45: ...nter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection A window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line A window will display asking if y...

Page 46: ...op or by mailing the registration card that may ship with your computer NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line Completing installation Upon completion you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your ...

Page 47: ...puter using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in 128 MB 256 MB and 512 MB modules There are ...

Page 48: ...The computer is turned on 2 The computer was shut down using Standby mode 3 Power to the DVD ROM drive has been turned on CAUTION Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD ROM drive power is on 1 If the computer is on turn it off See Turn Off or Shut down command on page 99 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside ...

Page 49: ...l 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Underside of the computer NOTE Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver 4 Locate the expansion memory slot cover and remove the screw that secures the cover Removing the expansion memory slot cover screw Expansion memory slot cover ...

Page 50: ... any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 8 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the slot at about a 45 degree angle 9 Gently press down on the...

Page 51: ...ems 10 Replace the memory slot cover 11 Replace the screw and tighten it 12 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctl...

Page 52: ...er is in Standby mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Standby configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press the power button and hold it down for ...

Page 53: ... the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in steps 8 and 9 of Installing additional memory optional on page 47 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device To connect a mouse plug the mouse cable into one of the computer s USB ports You can connect it after you turn on the computer The op...

Page 54: ...ter before you turn on the computer NOTE Follow the manufacturer s instructions for connecting a parallel printer to your computer Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can easily attach an external monitor or television to your computer if you need a larger screen Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal d...

Page 55: ...urn on thecomputer Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect This hot key cycles through the display output settings in th...

Page 56: ...ntrol Panel Enabling different refresh rates To include the ability to use the built in display panel and external video device simultaneously among your display output options you must first enable different refresh rates 1 Right click the desktop and click Properties The Display Properties window opens 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Click the Advanced button 4 Click the Display Device tab ...

Page 57: ...e best picture quality from your external display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the documentation supplied with the device for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use the simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution...

Page 58: ...of the desktop will appear on the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it If you use the display hot key Fn F5 to change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area resolution set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched NOTE The Windows XP operating system by default does not display resolutions bel...

Page 59: ... drive To connect an external USB diskette drive connect the drive s cable to one of the computer s USB ports For more information about diskettes see Using diskettes on page 84 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer provided that the keyboard is USB compatible To connect a keyboard attach its cable to one of the computer s USB port...

Page 60: ...outlet and to charge the computer s batteries The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer Power cable AC adapter ...

Page 61: ...ce heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats dis continue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock CAUTION Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases Never pull direc...

Page 62: ...It takes several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer is on The less power the computer is consuming the faster the battery will charge For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 117 CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and ...

Page 63: ...l CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel don t force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty 2 Turn on the computer by pressing the power button located above the keyboard Slide Lift On ...

Page 64: ...he computer is connected to an external power source The battery light Glows amber while the battery is being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 122 The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is curr...

Page 65: ...structions The password requirement becomes active the next time you turn on your computer When the feature is active you must enter the password during the power on process After typing your password press the Enter key If the password is correct the power on process continues If the password is incorrect you will be prompted to try again NOTE If you forget your power on password and therefore ca...

Page 66: ...e screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you ve positioned your cursor you can select an object on the display screen by double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons For more on the TouchPad see Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together on page 135 You can disable or enable the TouchPad See Disab...

Page 67: ...d secondary control buttons allows you to scroll pages vertically with the Scroller Roll the Scroller with a forward motion to scroll up Roll the Scroller with a backward motion to scroll down Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Har...

Page 68: ...ndow 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window 9 Close the Control Panel window You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad See Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 265 ...

Page 69: ...for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer guide or by using the operating system s Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later close or cancel the Add Printer Wizard Using the Add Printer Wizard The Add Printer Wizard may be needed by older printers or printers shared on a n...

Page 70: ...70 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware ...

Page 71: ...mputer for the first time 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 3 Click Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard window appears Sample Add Printer Wizard ...

Page 72: ...w appears 2 Click the Set up faxing option 3 Follow the on screen instructions The fax function default setting is enabled If it is disabled enable the fax function by doing the following 1 Click Start Printers and Faxes 2 Right click the fax icon 3 Click Properties from the drop down menu 4 Click the Devices tab 5 Click Properties 6 Click the Receive tab 7 Click Enable device to receive To disabl...

Page 73: ... disk so that when you turn on the computer again you automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period power down the computer The Windows XP operating system uses the Shut down command to power down the computer if you are connected to a Windows network server domain server or the Turn Off command if you are not When the hard disk drive light on the system ...

Page 74: ...er Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive in use lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a...

Page 75: ... 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 located on the right side of the computer then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer ...

Page 76: ...the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 125 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk...

Page 77: ...mputer perform at its optimal level Before turning off the computer always use the Turn Off or Shut down command unless you want to use Standby or Hibernation mode as described in Powering down the computer on page 99 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its turn off procedure If you don t let it turn off normally details such as new icon positions may...

Page 78: ...es only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Function keys F1 through F12...

Page 79: ...ion key has the same function as the secondary or right mouse control button Overlay keys Sample keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Windows logo key Application key 8 U I O P J K L M 4 5 6...

Page 80: ... the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode keyboard indicator light glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on For...

Page 81: ... with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard For further information and instructions see Assigning a key to a program or document on page 189 NOTE The Fn emulation key is not supported when using a USB keyboard TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console button provides quick access to some common functions When the default setting is active the TOSHIBA Console...

Page 82: ...w The tutorial chapter for the Windows XP operating system gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 142 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette This is one of the most important rules of computing NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Stand by command in ...

Page 83: ... information on how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 134 Printing your work Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 69 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the...

Page 84: ...3 Click OK or Print to print Using diskettes The 3 5 inch internal or external diskette drive lets you use high density 1 44 MB diskettes for data transfer and storage Sample diskette drive The diskette drive LED glows while the drive is being accessed Eject button Diskette drive LED ...

Page 85: ...skette or the drive To access your diskette contents 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Double click the 3 1 2 Floppy A drive The diskette contents appear Caring for diskettes Store your diskettes properly to protect them and keep them clean If a diskette is dirty clean it with a soft cloth moistened in water Do not use cleaning fluids Never slide back the protective metal cover Never touch th...

Page 86: ...idual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive or to your network partition Copying to a diskette 1 Insert a diskette into the diskette drive 2 Click Start The Start menu appears 3 Click My Computer The My Computer window appears 4 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 5 Double click the folder that contains th...

Page 87: ... other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus The computer can play high resolution video at up to 30 frames per second NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery power You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to...

Page 88: ...essed when the display panel is closed or open Components Sample DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Use the eject button to open the disc tray This button requires power to operate CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the disk disc activity light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Eject button Manual DVD ROM or eject button DVD ROM CD RW drive ...

Page 89: ...a disc CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front edge of the computer enable you to play audio CDs when the computer is off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on CD DVD control buttons The CD DVD mode button allows you to play CDs or DVDs in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive The Digital audio mode button allows you to play digital audio files The previou...

Page 90: ... will need to log on before being able to play a CD or DVD CD DVD and Digital audio modes The following chart describes CD DVD mode and Digital audio mode CD DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off and you press Play Pause If a CD is in the drive the system enters CD player mode and operates as a stand alone CD player If a DVD is in the drive the operating system starts and the DVD player starts ...

Page 91: ...l dial or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 1 If the computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Operating system is running and you press Play Pause If a CD is in the drive the Windows MediaTM Player starts and the digital audio files begin to play If a DVD is in the drive WinDVDTM starts and ...

Page 92: ...t is clean and free of dust CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up Inserting a disc CAUTION Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so coul...

Page 93: ...osition the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray To access the Windows MediaTM Player click Start then click Windows Media Player Disc Spindle Correct position Incorrect position Incorrect position ...

Page 94: ...a DVD see WinDVD 2000 on page 201 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk CDs are often used to install software or store files that require a lot 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 Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume Play contr...

Page 95: ...ctive cover CAUTION If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for the disc to stop before removing it 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject button access hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to pr...

Page 96: ... a clean dry cloth 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 Using the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive Your computer may come with a DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW CD ROM or CD R CD RW multifunction drive that allows you to Play prerecorded DVDs DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drives Play pre...

Page 97: ...all Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Connecting the modem Your computer comes with a built in V 90 56K modem and a built in 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ11 telephone line NOTE Due to FCC limitations speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible rates during downloads Actual data tr...

Page 98: ...onnect your computer to a network locally or remotely Locally using the built in 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter by connecting it to a standard RJ45 LAN line Remotely using the built in modem and a dial up connection To set up the network connection use the Network Setup Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click Network Setup Wizard 3 Follow...

Page 99: ... the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the computer The Windows XP Home operating system uses the Turn Off command The Windows XP Pro operating system uses the Turn Off command if you are not connected to a Wi...

Page 100: ...oring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you restart the computer the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if...

Page 101: ...r computer could lose data When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off Shut down or Hibernation On restarting the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens all the programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Stand by command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work...

Page 102: ...Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer turns itself off Turning off or shutting down more quickly In addition to the method described above you can turn off or shut down the computer by pressing the power button To do so you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Ma...

Page 103: ... 4 0 You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button See Power Management on page 194 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section The Full Power Properties window appears ...

Page 104: ...ndow 6 Select Power Off for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you close the display panel 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here ...

Page 105: ...perties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button the on off light changes to green Using Hibernation When Hibernation is enabled you can put the computer into Hibernation in more than one way Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernat...

Page 106: ...w by using the TOSHIBA Console button See Power Management on page 194 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click the Hibernate tab then click the Enable hibernate support check box 5 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Going into Hibernation mode If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro ope...

Page 107: ...e only appears when the shift key is pressed The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer using Hibernation as follows 1 Click Start Shut Down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Hibernate from the drop do...

Page 108: ...bination Fn F4 To put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button and or closing the display you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using ...

Page 109: ...109 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 In the Running on batteries area click the Details button ...

Page 110: ...indow 6 Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel ...

Page 111: ... to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Hibernation To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you wer...

Page 112: ...tand By The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer using the Stand by command as follows 1 Click Start then Shut down The Shut Down window appe...

Page 113: ...y mode in three ways By pressing the hot key combination Fn F3 By pressing the power button By closing the display panel To put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button or close the display panel you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Powe...

Page 114: ... Basics Using Standby 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section The Full Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab ...

Page 115: ...elect Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you close the display panel ...

Page 116: ...pply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Standby To start the computer from Standby mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If yo...

Page 117: ...any of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable lithium ion Li ion high capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet ...

Page 118: ...d date for up to a month while the computer is turned off Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may want to carry additional charged batteries with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working Battery safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or sh...

Page 119: ...esignated as an approved option When you install the battery you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery to fire The battery could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps b...

Page 120: ... period more than one month remove the battery Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Charging batteries The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to p...

Page 121: ...ure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit 10 to 26 degrees Celsius The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real time clock RTC and calendar Du...

Page 122: ...er can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It Glows green when the battery is fully charged Glows amber while the battery is being charged Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely disc...

Page 123: ...ery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving batt...

Page 124: ...you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery Put the computer in Hibernation mode and replace the battery with a charged spare Save your work and turn off the computer If you don t manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track o...

Page 125: ...o set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernation mode or to Turn Off or Shut down when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the T...

Page 126: ...e careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise impact the battery Do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory will be lost Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode accor...

Page 127: ...raight up from the slot 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 129 CAUTION For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery Please return spent batteries to your Toshiba dealer Removing the battery from the battery cover 1 Position the bat...

Page 128: ...so that the label is face down 5 Fit the battery in the battery cover ensuring the battery connectors are exposed Make sure the battery is secured by the battery cover latches 6 Find the four side tabs on the battery cover and line them up with the corresponding recessed areas along the sides of the empty battery slot When the tabs line up with the recessed areas the battery cover will slip comfor...

Page 129: ...osition Inserting the battery cover CAUTION Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery falling out of the computer case 9 Turn the computer right side up 10 Reconnect any cables you removed 11 Turn on the computer Disposing of used batteries safely You can recharge a battery many times When the battery needs replacing the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully re...

Page 130: ...administrator or local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 39 also apply while travelling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice o...

Page 131: ...than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore the Windows XP operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop The desktop is the...

Page 132: ...his guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system However the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar System tray and background pattern Sample Desktop Icons Taskbar Start button System t...

Page 133: ...t does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears See Windows XP online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access operating system update information Open recently accessed ...

Page 134: ...s and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Windows XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system Programs documents and other data are held in files These files can be grouped to...

Page 135: ... basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the TouchPad and control buttons in tandem NOTE How to best use the TouchPad and control buttons together is a matter of personal preference Many users find that the ideal way is to use both hands with one index finger working the TouchPad and the other clicking the control buttons 1 Using the TouchPad move the cursor to ...

Page 136: ...ary button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu 5 Click Start then click My Computer The operating system opens the My Computer window Sample My Computer window open 6 Now click the Close button in the upper right corner of this window...

Page 137: ...d to drag the cursor to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop s four edges 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop If you can t ...

Page 138: ...u Properties window To access the window 1 Right click the taskbar then select Properties The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window appears 2 Click the Taskbar tab 3 Check or uncheck the box next to the Lock the taskbar command 4 Click OK Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar The lesson assumes you have an accou...

Page 139: ...in My Computer Sample My Computer window Lesson 4 Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program 1 Move the cursor to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 2 Click New then click Text Document The operating system creates an ic...

Page 140: ...into the operating system Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on the taskbar that reads New Doc txt Notepad the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but if you point to the name the complete name is visible By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open To learn more ab...

Page 141: ...The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Folder The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted 3 Type a name for the folder such as My Folder then press Enter 4 Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar The operating system displays t...

Page 142: ...ams Lesson 6 Starting programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into the operating system Paint and Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic drawing program Sampl...

Page 143: ...example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer 4 Click the Paint button on the taskbar The operating system displays the Paint program The operating system places the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have sel...

Page 144: ...indows open You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning them so that you can see more than one window at a time You can also hide windows by removing them from the desktop without actually closing your document or program This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows open on the desktop Sample Windows Explorer window open on the desktop Close...

Page 145: ... your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window 2 Click the Minimize button at the top right of the Explorer window to hide the window Window...

Page 146: ...ns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the cursor to the right hand edge of the Paint window The cursor changes to a two headed arrow 3 Click and drag the edge of the window until it takes up just less than half...

Page 147: ...on 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to close it While you can run several programs at the same time having a large number of programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutorial To close the programs 1 Click the Close button at the top...

Page 148: ... Calculator and Character Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the name and location of the program file to which you would like to create a shortcut 1 Move the cursor to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Shortcut The operating system displays the...

Page 149: ...nd click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then click Search Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search Results window ...

Page 150: ...o perform searches on the Internet 2 Click All files and folders 3 Type char in the text box labeled In all or part of the file name The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 4 Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag and drop it on the desktop 5 In the desktop shortcut menu click Create Shortcuts here ...

Page 151: ... of your desktop with pictures patterns or colors The background is considered a property of your desktop This lesson will not only teach you how to change the background but will also introduce you to properties The Windows XP operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and color Many o...

Page 152: ...isplays the Display Properties window Sample Display Properties window 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 6 Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the moni...

Page 153: ...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 the operating system To change the date and time settings 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Op...

Page 154: ... year day and time 5 Click the Time Zone tab and drop down list box and set your time zone 6 Click OK 7 Close the Control Panel Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial you created a new icon on the desktop Since everything you have done to this point has been just practice you may want to return the desktop back to its original uncluttered state This lesson explains ho...

Page 155: ...rs as you drop it on the Recycle Bin 3 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The operating system opens the Recycle Bin window Notice that all the icons you dropped on the Recycle Bin are listed Sample Recycle Bin window 4 To completely remove an object select it and then click File Delete The Confirm File Delete window appears 5 Click Yes to permanently remove the file The object is permanently delet...

Page 156: ...the Recycle Bin at once choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu HINT Empty the Recycle Bin periodically Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a ...

Page 157: ...cted date or time Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do This teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support The operating system has a Help facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 If you don t have an application open...

Page 158: ...ndex click index Help and Support displays the Index Sample Help and Support Index The left side of the screen contains the index The text box above the index where the cursor is flashing lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index 3 Type drawing in the text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed ...

Page 159: ...t pane gives a brief description of Paint and provides different ways for accessing the program including through use of a hot link Paint Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about However when you do encounter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the Windows XP tour Whether ...

Page 160: ...llow the instructions Sample Windows XP Tour window Lesson 15 Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the operating system turn off your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer To turn off the computer using either Turn Off or Shut down see Powering down the computer...

Page 161: ...d enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect ...

Page 162: ...h 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 For example you can personalize the taskbar to include your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the address that defines the route to...

Page 163: ...ow instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options you choose determine how you browse in the operating system regardless of whether you start from the desktop My Computer Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer For more information about changing your desktop style enter Desktop on the Index tab in Help and Support Choosing a st...

Page 164: ...ktop 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 To display a Web page in an individual window 1 Click Start Help and Support The Help and Support window appears ...

Page 165: ...s Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Sample toolbar locations Address bar Standard buttons ...

Page 166: ... to have the operating system display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder 1 Click Start then click My Computer Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can browse to another location by typing an address a URL a path o...

Page 167: ...rs 4 In the Tasks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then click OK Helpful information on how to use the folders appears on one side of the window Sample folder with how to information To remove the informational boxes 1 In the Tools menu select Folders Options The Folders Options box appears 2 In the Tasks section click the button for Use Windows classic folde...

Page 168: ...ee Connecting your computer to a network on page 170 Exchanging data with another computer There are several ways in which you can transfer information between your notebook and another computer Locally using a direct cable link Locally over a network Remotely using a dial up connection Setting up a direct cable connection To establish a direct cable connection with another computer 1 Click Start ...

Page 169: ...efore you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line See Connecting the modem on page 97 TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setti...

Page 170: ...r modem should be listed under Modem 5 To verify that the modem is set up properly Click the port to which your modem is connected Click Properties Click the Diagnostics tab Click Query Modem The Modem AMR Properties box appears 6 Click the General tab The computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly 7 If the modem isn t working properly click Troubleshooting and follow the instr...

Page 171: ...rams 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions The computer connects to the network Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray This information applies to systems with the op...

Page 172: ...a Wireless Authorized Service Partner 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 Internet using a telephone line Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet For more i...

Page 173: ... 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 equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone line and mod...

Page 174: ...ique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perfo...

Page 175: ...m your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the 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 sit...

Page 176: ...must purchase both cables The audio cable is Y shaped It has a 3 5 mm stereo jack at one end and red and white RCA type connectors at the Y end 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the video out port on your computer and the other end to the appropriate jack on your television 2 Connect the stereo jack of the audio cable to the headphone out on your computer Connect the red and white RCA type c...

Page 177: ...nternal LCD and external TV Playing DVDs 1 Open the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW tray 2 Place the DVD in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive 3 Launch WinDVD 2000 and press the Play button Sample WinDVD control panel For more information about using WinDVD 2000 see WinDVD 2000 on page 201 Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav so...

Page 178: ...microphone or other sound source to the microphone in jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is the format for storing sound in files Using a microphone Attaching a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder ...

Page 179: ...st recorded click the Play button 6 To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 In the Sound Recorder window cl...

Page 180: ...s Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone out on the computer Attaching a headphone or speaker...

Page 181: ...II A Type II card is typically used for memory storage as a network card and so on You can install two Type II cards A Type III card is used for removable hard disks and other functions that require a larger card You can install one of these cards Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2 01 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer bu...

Page 182: ...Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the slot 3 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place NOTE If you have a Type III card insert the connector into the lower slot If you have a Type II card you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot CAUTION To avoid dam...

Page 183: ...ard 3 Press the PC Card eject button next to the PC Card slot in use Ejecting a PC Card 4 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while...

Page 184: ...anner or digital camera to your computer Before removing a PC Card shut it down by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it Using SDcards Your computer supports the use of SD memory input output cards The cards can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital vi...

Page 185: ...x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Removing a SD card 1 Right click the SD drive s icon and select Eject from the pop up menu 2 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Lift the left side of the computer grasp the card and pull it straight out ...

Page 186: ...stem details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Accessibility Fn esse Hotkey utility Toshiba Console TOSHIBA Power Saver Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneou...

Page 187: ... Accessibility 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Select Toshiba Utilities then select Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 3 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option 5 Click Apply then click OK The function is now active Fn esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ...

Page 188: ... Open a Windows program Open a file in its associated Windows program Display a customized folder of Windows programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 259 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse To access Fn esse ...

Page 189: ...Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard you wish assigned 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command wi...

Page 190: ... display the Add Edit Command window then complete these steps Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information Click OK 4 To make a popup assignment select Popup to display the Application Explorer window then complete these steps Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer wi...

Page 191: ... and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type window 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new a...

Page 192: ...ovides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings You can normally access the TOSHIBA Console in two ways Press the TOSHIBA Console button located above the F6 key on your keyboard Use the Start menu If you use the latter do the following 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console select...

Page 193: ...tures Customize Your Computer Network Security Customize Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management See Power Management on page 194 TOSHIBA Button Controls See TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 197 Mouse properties Hotkey assignment See Fn esse on page 187 Toshiba Hardware See Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 198 ...

Page 194: ...assword User password Power Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Console 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button 2 Double click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears ...

Page 195: ...modes or create and use your own customized mode The preset modes cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode Full Power You can create other AC po...

Page 196: ...If you need a customized mode create a new mode with the properties you require The DVD Playback mode applies only when the WinDVD 2000 program is playing Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes 2 Click Create copy 3 A new mode appears with the title Copy Name where Name is the title of the mode you copied Delete this title type in the name for your new power mode then press ...

Page 197: ...in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here if you wish TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to enable or disable the TOSHIBA Console and Internet buttons and the programs associated with them Those buttons are located just above the function keys at the top of the keyboard To access these controls 1 In the TOSHIBA Console window double click TOSHIBA ...

Page 198: ...tab 3 Check the boxes for the TOSHIBA Console button and or the Internet button 4 Under Select a Program make the desired selections 5 Click Apply then click OK Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it In the TOSHIBA Console double click the Toshiba Hardware icon ...

Page 199: ...Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device by pressing the right or left arrow keys or the F12 key Then press the Enter key NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the ...

Page 200: ...s you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Lets you enable or disable LAN features General Shows the BIOS version and allows you to set BIOS defaults Password Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power on process and for instant security Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the printer port type Choose the desired tab ...

Page 201: ...TE For optimum DVD performance Toshiba recommends playing DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power For systems with a DVD ROM drive or DVD ROM CD RW multifunctional drive you can use InterVideo WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology If your computer has ...

Page 202: ...uttons on page 205 to locate the volume control buttons Insert a DVD into the drive following the instructions in Inserting a disc on page 91 The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD If the autoplay feature is enabled the DVD automatically begins to play see Setting general properties on page 210 for information on enabling autoplay To open WinDVD manually 1 Click ...

Page 203: ...s on page 210 The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls Pause the cursor over a button to display its definition The toolbar also contains an adjustment button see Adjusting the color balance on page 220 for more information Using the WinDVD status bar The time slider enables you to rapidly move forward or backward in the DVD content Move the time slider to the left to go backward or move i...

Page 204: ...he 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 The DVD author determines what features the DVD disc supports Depending on the DVD format and your computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when...

Page 205: ...plays 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 view button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD advanced features on page 214 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and...

Page 206: ...mber on the control panel counter The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat but ton again and the repeat symbol no longer displays on the control panel None Eject open the DVD ROM drive disc tray E Pause temporarily stop playing a DVD Spacebar Play start playing a DVD Spacebar Step move forward through the DVD one frame at a time Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward o...

Page 207: ...ning of the previous chapter and resume playing the DVD PgUp Next move to the next chapter and resume playing the DVD PgDn Fast forward move quickly forward through the DVD content When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD F Time move to a specific time slot then click the play button to play the DVD from the selected location None Audio volume controls cl...

Page 208: ...music files so that you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time Creating playlists 1 On the WinDVD control panel click the playlist button The Playlist window appears Sample playlist window 2 Click the File button in the lower right corner of the window to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files 3 In t...

Page 209: ...o save it You do not assign a name to the saved playlist as you can only save one playlist at a time When you save the playlist a confirmation window appears 6 Click OK to close the confirmation window then click OK to close the Playlist window Loading and playing playlists 1 In the Playlist window click File to display the saved playlist of files 2 Click Load Playlist to load the saved playlist A...

Page 210: ...e WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties window with the General tab on top Sample Properties window with the General tab on top Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code the drive letter assigned to the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive the autoplay default option and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default Region cod...

Page 211: ...ays the remaining number of times you can change the current region before the setting becomes permanent 2 In the Player settings Default DVD drive box select your DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive letter 3 Select 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 ...

Page 212: ... Audio channels box select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows If you have two speakers select one of the 2 speaker modes Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel Stereo mixes the audio channels into two channels Dolby Surround Compatible mixes the audio channels into two channels plus Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound 3D audio provides standard 3D audio sound NOTE Dolby...

Page 213: ... 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 the OSD On Screen Display check box to enable OSD Otherwise clear the check box 5 Click OK to save the settings Customizing the control panel You can configure the control panel s appearance Position the curs...

Page 214: ... features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel See Using the WinDVD control panel on page 204 for help locating the expanded controls button Sample WinDVD expanded control panel Playback speed slider Brightness slider Directional buttons Numeric keypad Audi...

Page 215: ...y the DVD faster Placing the slider in the cen ter plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automati cally 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 T...

Page 216: ... corner of the numeric keypad to begin playing that chapter You can clear an entry by clicking the clear X button on the lower left corner of the numeric keypad 0 9 Menu button dis play all available menus for the current DVD Examples of menus are Root Audio Language Subtitles Use your mouse or the control panel directional but tons to select a menu Click Resume to resume DVD playback None Use thi...

Page 217: ...hapter number C Title button Dis play a list of all the titles on the current DVD Click the title you want to play then click Enter T Audio tracks dis play a list of all the audio track options This feature is most commonly used with multi language con tent to change the spo ken heard language This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes A Use this To do this Or us...

Page 218: ...hat includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes Select the desired language or select Default to dis play subtitles in the DVD s default language S Camera angles display a list of all the available camera angles Due to differ ences in the DVD mastering process some multi angle views may not func tion properly G Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut ...

Page 219: ...mary button and drag the cursor to the bottom right corner of the area you want to view in close up A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view 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 window Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the book mark shortcut men...

Page 220: ...cated in the lower right corner of the directional button panel 2 With the cursor over the center of the window drag the zoomed window up down left or right The close up view changes to reflect the new zoom window location Zooming out To return the video to normal size click the zoom button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit Adjusting the color balance You can adju...

Page 221: ...ellow and decrease the blue color values Move the Color control 2 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 Gettin...

Page 222: ... to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter 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 ...

Page 223: ...uctions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 99 Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the...

Page 224: ... are probably in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a h...

Page 225: ...ey to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP m...

Page 226: ...Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Restore Mode Windows domain controllers only Debugging Mode Start Windows normal...

Page 227: ...riod dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a p...

Page 228: ...is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the successful interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices...

Page 229: ...rdware conflict NOTE One of the IRQs may be shared by multiple devices This is called IRQ sharing and is normal Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use ...

Page 230: ... advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools 2 Double click the Computer Management icon 3 In the left pane click Device Manager 4 Select the specific device from the device category 5 In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a ...

Page 231: ...ice type 5 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties window which provides an array of tabs They include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW diskette drive and other power using functions The Drivers tab which displays the drive...

Page 232: ...Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 52 3 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 47 and making sure it is seated properly 4 Check for the error again 5 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the err...

Page 233: ... to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least ...

Page 234: ... control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system di...

Page 235: ...e connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking P...

Page 236: ...rties then click the Settings tab 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode Disk drive problems Problems with the ...

Page 237: ...u can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk ...

Page 238: ...tal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskett...

Page 239: ...to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability ...

Page 240: ...ormance Some software changes may also impact playback performance for example downloading new drivers from the Web Before installing a new hardware or software component on your system check for any potential conflicts between its resource requirements and your current system configuration Also if you change your operating system check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ens...

Page 241: ... that your display driver resolution color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback Some systems do not support video overlays if these parameters are not optimal Try lowering these settings to improve performance Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting To ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware System The System Properties window 2...

Page 242: ...tra DMA Mode 2 If it isn t select Ultra DMA Mode 2 from the pull down menu and click OK WinDVD problems content issues Movies exhibit poor performance of Director s Commentary or other similar optional content versions Some movies may exhibit poor performance of these features In particular the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses The normal version of the movie will not show...

Page 243: ...ions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error message and additional information Resolution The disc in the DVD ROM drive is not a valid disc type Valid disc type is DVD Video Ensure the disc is a valid disc type If the disc works in other players try using a disc cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are not supported by WinDVD Microsoft DirectShow componen...

Page 244: ...lay the selected resolution due to system limitations The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit There are not enough sys tem resources to play the DVD at the selected setting Alter the display settings to reduce the resolution or number of colors Update video drivers The audio settings are incorrect Please check sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with t...

Page 245: ...c problem There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD ROM drive Playback cannot con tinue The DVD ROM drive failed to authenticate authorize playback of the DVD disc There may be a problem with the DVD ROM drive Try to play another disc Contact your supplier s Technical Support WinDVD does not support this version of the DVD specification Check that this is a DVD Video 1 0 di...

Page 246: ... of WinDVD Use DVD content from the appropriate region If appli cable on your system refer to the Help file for how to change the Region Code Permission to play is denied Please check the Parental Control setting The Parental Control set ting of WinDVD is lower than the Parental Control level of the content being played Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized Change the Parental Con trol level ...

Page 247: ...nd the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature This file appears to contain unsupported data Please refer to the Sup ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be found This may be caused by one...

Page 248: ...er attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation ...

Page 249: ...ain it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties window appears 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button 5 Double click the ap...

Page 250: ...ly Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems For more information ...

Page 251: ...inter drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 69 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints c...

Page 252: ...am 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 guide for information on how to change these settings TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive...

Page 253: ... copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you...

Page 254: ...ur operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult your network administrator Consult the dealer or authorized Toshiba representative from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best...

Page 255: ...s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical su...

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Page 259: ...n with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones ...

Page 260: ...ou set a blank screen saver pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank Moving the pointing device or pressing a key turns the screen back on An Unlock Computer window will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password press Enter NOTE To activate the password feature you must first enable it by using Toshiba Hardware Setup R...

Page 261: ...age mode Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up win dow and cycles through the battery save modes The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Play back Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are ...

Page 262: ...puter into Standby mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode Click the checkbox to prevent the message box appearing in future Sample standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 112 ...

Page 263: ...s enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode Click the checkbox to prevent the message box appearing in future Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key has no effect For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 105 ...

Page 264: ...display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously See Enabling different refresh rates on page 56 External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the extern...

Page 265: ...htness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness Fn This hot key disables or enables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 65 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off ...

Page 266: ... features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 267: ...r the mode is text or graphics Resolution is the measure of the screen s dimensions in terms of horizontal and vertical pixels in graphics modes or rows and columns of characters in text modes Grid is the default number of pels per character A pel is the smallest display element that the computer can control It consists of a single pixel dot or a set of contiguous pixels LCD Colors is the maximum ...

Page 268: ...eo resolution modes are available on the internal LCD Video mode Type Resolution Character matrix pels LCD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency Vertical Hz 0 1 VGA Text 40 x 25 Characters 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Text 80 x 25 Characters 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA Text 40 x 25 Characters 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Text 80 x 25 Characters 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 o...

Page 269: ... 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 11 VGA Grph 640 x 480 Pels 8 x 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60 12 VGA Grph 640 x 480 Pels 8 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 60 13 VGA Grph 320 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 70 Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 ...

Page 270: ...K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 75 2048 x 1536 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 75 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 Resolution LCD colors CRT colors V...

Page 271: ...00 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 75 2048 x 1536 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz ...

Page 272: ...6 256 256K Virtual 256 256K 60 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 75 2048 x 1536 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz ...

Page 273: ...5 100 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 75 2048 x 1536 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz ...

Page 274: ... may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current ...

Page 275: ...n table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Mus...

Page 276: ...s simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives in...

Page 277: ... needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not i...

Page 278: ... read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information characte...

Page 279: ...he computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati...

Page 280: ...speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the control button or mouse button rapidly ...

Page 281: ... to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The secti...

Page 282: ...tes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for lon...

Page 283: ...o passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 ...

Page 284: ... or more logical drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM...

Page 285: ...d to start the computer Compare system disk O online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windo...

Page 286: ...h the device pointing device Any device such as a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system applic...

Page 287: ...read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S SCSI SCSI is the acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect s...

Page 288: ... DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U universal serial bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps 12 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of periphe...

Page 289: ...s Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 2 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 290: ...ging 62 121 conserving power 123 disposal 129 inserting 128 installing 126 light 35 64 122 Li ion lithium ion 117 monitoring power 122 NiMH nickel metal hydride 118 power usage mode 261 recharging 120 remaining power 122 removing 126 RTC real time clock 118 121 setting alarms 125 battery cover 38 127 latch 38 removing 127 buttons CD controls 89 CD Player 93 CD DVDcontrols28 34 36 88 89 DVD ROM dri...

Page 291: ...time clock battery 121 checking device properties 231 cleaning CD DVDs 96 computer 74 diskettes 85 closing programs 147 COM port 169 comfort chair 41 lighting 42 work habits 43 command Hibernation 100 Shut down 99 Stand by 101 Turn Off 99 communications network connection 171 programs 97 setting up 97 system resources 229 via modem 97 compact discs inserting 92 problem solving 239 removing 95 comp...

Page 292: ...0 checking properties 231 disabling a device 230 231 devices keyboard 59 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 173 Digital Versatile Discs 87 Disk Defragmenter 237 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 237 missing files trouble accessing a disk 236 running slow 237 disk disc activity light 36 diskette drive 59 84 can t insert a diskette 238 can t read a diskette 238 external 59 diskettes caring for 85 cl...

Page 293: ... 40 41 ergonomics lighting 42 posture 41 seating guidelines 41 work habits 43 error messages device driver conflict 228 general hardware problem 228 non systemdiskordiskerror225 238 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 236 program has performed an illegal operation 223 warning resume failure 225 WinDVD 243 Error checking 237 Ethernet LAN adapter 98 expansion mem...

Page 294: ...disabling enabling TouchPad 265 display modes 264 display output settings 55 keyboard 265 keyboard overlays 265 power usage mode 261 Standby mode 262 volume mute 259 hot keys 259 hot swapping precautions 183 Hotkey utility 191 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 173 I icon 133 moving to desktop 133 naming 141 safety 24 indicator panel keyboard 34 system 33 35 infrared port 28 transferring files 168 i...

Page 295: ...vity 84 diskette drive 36 DVD ROM CD RW drive 36 hard disk drive 36 64 keyboard 34 numeric mode 35 on off 35 system 33 lock slot 31 M main battery changing 126 recharging 120 removing 126 memory adding 47 problem solving 232 removing 52 memory cards SD 32 184 memory module inserting 50 microphone in jack 28 33 Microsoft Internet Explorer 97 Microsoft Support Online Web site 228 Microsoft Windows X...

Page 296: ...ized 250 problem solving 248 249 removing 183 replacing 183 slots 31 using 181 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 181 play pause button 37 playing CDs and DVDs 87 ports COM 169 external diskette drive 59 infrared 28 LAN 29 modem 29 parallel 29 RGB monitor 29 USB 29 power cable 61 cable connectors 266 computer will not start 224 light 35 monitoring 122 on off button 33 p...

Page 297: ...OM CD RW drive tray doesn t eject 239 external display not working 236 external keyboard not working 234 external monitor 235 faulty memory 232 hardware conflict 228 229 high pitched noise 247 illegal operation 223 Internet bookmarked site not found 227 Internet connection is slow 227 keyboard not responding 224 keyboard produces unexpected characters 234 missing files trouble accessing a disk 236...

Page 298: ...recautions 43 traveling 130 saving your work 82 screen 34 blank 234 doesn t look normal flickers 235 Screen Saver tab 152 scrolling Toshiba Scroller 67 SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface 184 SD cards 32 184 inserting 184 removing 185 using 184 Search Engine 174 secondary control button 33 66 security fitting a computer lock cable 74 lock slot 31 SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 125 setting ...

Page 299: ... TOSHIBA Button Controls 197 TOSHIBA Console 81 192 TOSHIBA Console button 34 81 Toshiba Forum 255 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Toshiba online services 255 Toshiba Scroller 67 TouchPad 33 disabling or enabling 67 using 65 135 travelling tips 130 Turn Off using 101 Turn Off command 99 102 Turn Off methods 102 turning computer on off 33 63 turning off the computer 73 tutorials 159 U Uniform Resource L...

Page 300: ...t 227 opening a Web page 138 problem solving 225 Recycle Bin 154 removing objects 154 resizingormoving windows 144 146 special features 161 starting programs 142 System Restore 156 tours and tutorials 159 WinDVD advanced features 214 color balance 220 control panel 204 controls are disabled 239 customizing 210 error messages 243 help 221 Internet browser launching 221 not functioning properly 243 ...

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