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Finding Your Way Around

Front with the display open

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0

The

Toshiba Scroller

, located

between the primary and

secondary control buttons, allows you to scroll pages
vertically on your display.

The

secondary

control button

, located below the TouchPad,

acts like the secondary button on a mouse.

The

CD/DVD control buttons

allow you to play audio CDs

when the computer is turned off. You can also use them to
play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on. For a
description of these controls, see

“CD/DVD control buttons”

on page 36

The front panel provides a

palm rest

to assist you in

maintaining proper posture while using the computer.

The

TouchPad

enables you to move the cursor with the

stroke of a finger. For more information, see

“Using the

TouchPad” on page 63

The 85-key

keyboard

provides all the functionality of a full-

size keyboard. For more information, see

“Using the

keyboard” on page 73

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 185

The computer’s

screen

is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that

provides clear, sharp images. For more information on your
viewing options, see

“Display modes” on page 228

Summary of Contents for Satellite 2410 Series

Page 1: ...ies User sGuide If you need assistance VirtualTechTM http virtualtech toshiba com InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 193 in this guide ...

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

Page 3: ...ollowing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with no...

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: ...ween antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance The distance the user needs to be from the antennas located on 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 L...

Page 9: ...d 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 will be the responsibility of the user Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the ...

Page 10: ...ditional 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 manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an ...

Page 11: ...ation 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 co...

Page 12: ...from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation i LINK is a registered trademark of Sony 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 pr...

Page 13: ... options 25 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 26 Making sure you have everything 26 Front with the display closed 26 Back 28 Right side 29 Left side 30 Front with the display open 31 Keyboard indicator lights 34 System indicator panel 35 CD DVD control buttons 36 Underside 37 Chapter 2 Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 ...

Page 14: ... external monitor 53 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 53 Adjusting the quality of the external display 54 Display limitations 54 Connecting an external diskette drive 55 Using an external keyboard 56 Connecting the AC adapter 56 Charging the battery 58 Using the computer for the first time 59 Opening the display panel 59 Turning on the power 59 Activating the power on pas...

Page 15: ...ull size keyboard 77 TOSHIBA Console button 77 Starting a program 78 Saving your work 78 Printing your work 79 Using diskettes 80 Inserting and removing diskettes 81 Caring for diskettes 81 Backing up your files 82 Copying to a diskette 82 Playing a CD or DVD 83 Drive components and control buttons 83 CD DVD control buttons 85 CD DVD and Digital audio modes 86 Inserting a disc 86 Playing an audio ...

Page 16: ... Shut down 100 Using Hibernation 100 Enabling the Hibernation command 100 Going into Hibernation mode 102 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly 103 Starting again from Hibernation 106 Using Standby 106 Going into Standby mode more quickly 108 Starting again from Standby 111 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 112 Toshiba s energy saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 112 Using additiona...

Page 17: ...ows XP file system 129 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 130 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 133 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 134 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 136 Lesson 6 Starting programs 137 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 139 Using the taskbar 140 Minimizing and maximizing windows 140 Resizing and moving windows 141 Lesson 8 Closing programs...

Page 18: ... folder 160 Using your computer at the office 162 Exchanging data with another computer 162 Setting up a direct cable connection 162 Setting up for communications 163 Connecting your computer to a network 165 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray 165 An overview of using the Internet 166 The Internet 167 The World Wide Web 167 Internet Service Providers 167 Connecting to the Intern...

Page 19: ...D cards 177 Inserting a SD card 177 Removing a SD card 178 Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities 179 TOSHIBA Accessibility 179 Fn esse 181 Starting Fn esse 181 Assigning a key to a program or document 182 Viewing existing key assignments 184 Changing or removing existing key assignments 184 Hotkey utility 185 TOSHIBA Console 185 Customize Your Computer 186 Network 187 Security 187 Power Management 187 TOSHI...

Page 20: ...ger 201 Memory module problems 203 Power and the batteries 204 Keyboard problems 205 Display problems 206 Disk drive problems 208 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive problems 210 Sound system problems 211 PC Card problems 211 Printer problems 214 Modem problems 215 Develop good computing habits 216 If you need further assistance 217 Before you call 217 Contacting Toshiba 218 Other Toshiba Internet Web ...

Page 21: ...226 Hibernation mode 227 Display modes 228 Display brightness 229 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 229 Keyboard hot keys 229 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 230 USA and Canada 230 United Kingdom 230 Australia 230 Europe 230 Glossary 231 Index 247 ...

Page 22: ...mputer It offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read through the first couple of chapters...

Page 23: ...e instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTION This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment o...

Page 24: ...nition of a term used in the text Other documentation In addition to this user s guide your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic version of the user s guide Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs Accessories Information which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order ...

Page 25: ...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 193 ...

Page 26: ... 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 217 Front with the display closed Display Volume control dial System indicator panel latch Microphone in jack CD DVD control buttons Headph...

Page 27: ...s The 3 5 mm headphone out lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers The 3 5 mm microphone 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 ...

Page 28: ...such 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 and video on a projector or TV The parallel port allows you to connect a parallel printer The RGB monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor The modem port lets you use a RJ11 telephone...

Page 29: ...mputer 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 Di...

Page 30: ...s 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 two stacke...

Page 31: ...orders The SD card LED light emitting diode flashes when the SD card drive is in use The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case Front with the display open Screen Speaker Function keys Keyboard Palm rest CD DVD control buttons Speaker Power button Primary control button Keyboard indicator lights Secondary contro...

Page 32: ... go into Hibernation mode when the panel is closed if set to perform this function For more information see Important Information on your computer s built in LCD Sensor on page 62 The lights on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions For a description of these lights see System indicator panel on page 35 The infrared port allows cable free communication with a...

Page 33: ... panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer The TouchPadTM enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger For more information see Using the TouchPad on page 63 The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 73 The keyboard indicator lights provide inform...

Page 34: ...printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key The numeric mode light glows green when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key types the number printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key The caps lock light glows when the caps lock function is on For more information see Over...

Page 35: ...e the battery is being charged It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged For more information on determining remaining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 117 The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is being accessed The disk disc activity light flashes green when the diskette drive the DVD ROM ...

Page 36: ...he previous track button returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc The play pause button starts the disc player or makes the disc player pause if it is currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing Press 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 ...

Page 37: ...odem 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 about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 120 The h...

Page 38: ...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 39: ... 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 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ... 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 is especially important for files you receive via diskette C...

Page 44: ...nse Agreement and click Next 3 Enter 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...

Page 45: ...le clicking the icon on your desktop 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 Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your software on page 44 Before starting to use your computer you may als...

Page 46: ...omes 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 There are two memory slots Your system may have both slots occupied CAUTION If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot If this happens let the modules cool to room temperature before you repla...

Page 47: ...e 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 down 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 Expansion memory slot cover ...

Page 48: ...d metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 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 a slight angle 9 Gentl...

Page 49: ...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 correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 51 Removing a memory module CAUTION If you use...

Page 50: ...ould 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 five seconds then turn the power on ...

Page 51: ...aintenance 3 Click System 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration turn off the computer remove 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 46 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse inst...

Page 52: ...rom a computer or electronics store NOTE Follow the manufacturer s instructions for connecting a USB printer to your computer Connecting a parallel printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable cable which may come with your parallel printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store Connect a parallel printer before you turn on the computer NOTE Follow the manufac...

Page 53: ...rn on the computer 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port 2 Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external monitor 4 Turn on the computer 5 Set the display mode by holding down Fn and pressing F5 repeatedly or by setting the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on thecomputer Once you ve connected an exter...

Page 54: ...deo 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 of 640 X 480 or higher Display limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the displ...

Page 55: ...ow 800 x 600 To display the 640 x 480 resolution you may need to click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window click Advanced click the Adapter tab click List all modes Connecting an external diskette drive Although your computer has an internal diskette drive you can attach an external USB diskette drive to use diskettes with your computer These drives hold 3 5 inch diskettes Sample ext...

Page 56: ...computer s USB ports You can do this after you turn on the computer NOTE The Fn emulation key is not supported when using a USB keyboard Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer s batteries The AC power light on your computer will glow when the device is plugged in Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the c...

Page 57: ...ble to a live electrical outlet The AC power and battery lights on your computer will glow DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats dis continue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with w...

Page 58: ...will glow green and the battery light will glow amber to show that it is charging Once the computer is connected to a power outlet you can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on 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 c...

Page 59: ...t the display panel Opening the display panel 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 until the on off light changes to green Slide Lift On ...

Page 60: ...low when the 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 117 The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk dri...

Page 61: ... 185 2 Click Security 3 Click User password 4 Follow the on screen instructions 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...

Page 62: ...ibernation mode When you close the display panel with that setting the built in LCD sensor causes your computer to go into Hibernation mode See Using Hibernation on page 100 Please do not place a magnetic object in the area of the left hand corner of the palm rest A magnetic object placed there causes the LCD sensor to erroneously activate If your computer is set to enter Hibernation mode when the...

Page 63: ... to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you d like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page slide your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page slide your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to ri...

Page 64: ...ntrol button is the button on the right and corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse button For more on the primary and secondary control buttons see Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together on page 130 Toshiba Scroller The Toshiba Scroller located between the primary and secondary control buttons allows yo...

Page 65: ...he TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears Sample Mouse Properties window 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 229 ...

Page 66: ...del 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 network To ...

Page 67: ...st time 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 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 68: ...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 69: ... 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 70: ...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 71: ... 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 Locking the computer The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft ...

Page 72: ...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 120 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk...

Page 73: ...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 93 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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ... 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 77: ...allows you to emulate a full size keyboard For further information and instructions see Assigning a key to a program or document on page 182 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 button brings up the TOSHIBA Console S...

Page 78: ... XP operating system gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 137 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 Standby command in case the battery discharges before you ...

Page 79: ... give the new file a different name Printing your work Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 66 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 additional printer s To print a file ...

Page 80: ... 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 flashes while the drive is being accessed Eject button Diskette drive LED ...

Page 81: ...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 82: ... 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 the file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file 6 ...

Page 83: ... 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 access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when the computer is turned off For more information see CD DVD control buttons on pag...

Page 84: ...uld damage the disc or the drive The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive is o...

Page 85: ...s track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The play pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing The next track button skips to the following track on the disc You can eject a disc by pressing the stop eject button twice Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the ...

Page 86: ... Accessories Entertainment Volume Control CD DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off and you press Play Pause If an audio CD is in the drive the system enters CD player mode and oper ates as a stand alone CD player If a DVD is in the drive the operating system starts and the DVD player starts The operating system starts the TOSHIBA Media Player starts and the digital audio files begin to play Pow...

Page 87: ...check that the disk disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of 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...

Page 88: ...UTION Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window To play an audi...

Page 89: ...ics Playing a CD or DVD 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 The Audio CD window The Windows Media Player window appears Sample Windows MediaTM Player window Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume Play control Fast forward ...

Page 90: ...ystem indicator panel to turn off before opening the disc tray 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover 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 ...

Page 91: ...ngerprints on the surface of a disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc wipe it from the center outwards not in a circle with 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 Usin...

Page 92: ...cations program To connect to the Internet you need a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Connecting the modem Your computer comes with a built in modem and a built in Ethernet LAN adapter To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ11 telephone line N...

Page 93: ...lt in 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 the on screen instructions The computer connects with the network Powering down t...

Page 94: ...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 Windows domain server The Windows XP Pro operating system uses the Shut down command if you are a member of a domain Factors to conside...

Page 95: ...d 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 the battery discharges while the computer is in Hibernation mode When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down opti...

Page 96: ...on 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 Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Using Turn Off or Shut down If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro operating system a...

Page 97: ...ple Shut down computer window 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 Maintenance...

Page 98: ...ge 185 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Select the listed power option you desire for example Normal in the Running on batteries section 5 Click Details in the same section as the power option you selected If you selected Normal you would click Details in the Running on batteries section The properties window for the option you selected appears If you selected the Normal option the N...

Page 99: ...e tab 7 Select Power Off for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you close the display panel 8 Click Override all Modes with settings here ...

Page 100: ...operties window 11 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button the on off light 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 Hiberna...

Page 101: ...n also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button See Power Management on page 187 or TOSHIBA Console on page 185 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click the Hibernate tab then click the Enable hibernate support check box 5 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel ...

Page 102: ...urn off computer window appears Sample Turn off computer window with shift key held down to show Hibernate option 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate Hibernate only appears when the shift key is pressed The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system a...

Page 103: ...k Then the computer turns itself off Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode in three ways By pressing the power button By closing the display panel By pressing the hotkey combination 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 Co...

Page 104: ...aver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button See Power Management on page 187 or TOSHIBA Console on page 185 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 In the Running on batteries area click the Details button 5 Click the System Power Mode tab ...

Page 105: ...ons 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 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here ...

Page 106: ...BA 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 were using If you went into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start the computer again by opening the display panel Using Standb...

Page 107: ... 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 Standby command as follows 1 Click Start then Shut down The Shut Down window appears Sample Stand by computer window 2 Select Stand by from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of all op...

Page 108: ...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 Power Saver Properti...

Page 109: ...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 Normal Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab ...

Page 110: ...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 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here ...

Page 111: ...ng battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Standby To start the computer from Standby mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in ...

Page 112: ...mber of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable lithium ion Li ion high capacity batte...

Page 113: ...wer either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition the computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC mem...

Page 114: ...aged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed to cause reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery you should hea...

Page 115: ...or AC power light indicator on your computer does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections to the AC adapter and power cable 5 Charge the battery until the battery light glows green If you have extra batteries rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charg...

Page 116: ... to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE The battery may take longer to charge with many applications open at the same time The battery may not start charging immediately if The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature 50 to 8...

Page 117: ... the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of...

Page 118: ... the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button See Power Management on page 187 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Running on Batteries section click Details 5 Click the Power Save Mode tab The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining batter...

Page 119: ...e computer before it becomes necessary to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs See Power Management on page 187 for details What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery Put the com...

Page 120: ...rm display a message both or none You can also 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...

Page 121: ... 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 according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 100 3 Remove all cables connected to the c...

Page 122: ... on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 124 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 battery cover with the battery facing up 2 Press the battery cover latches outward Remo...

Page 123: ...6 Fit the battery in the battery cover ensuring the battery connectors are exposed Make sure the battery is secured by the battery cover latches 7 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 comfortably into the battery slot 8 O...

Page 124: ...recharge a battery many times When the battery needs replacing the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged CAUTION The computer s main battery is a lithium ion Li ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it ...

Page 125: ...ge 38 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 of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for guides power cables compact discs and diskettes Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more informatio...

Page 126: ...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 HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the scr...

Page 127: ...ng you can do in the operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar System tray and background pattern Sample Desktop Icons Taskbar Start button System tray background pattern ...

Page 128: ...ort and other important benefits Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted using Windows Explorer You may retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Y...

Page 129: ...click the program s or window s button on the taskbar System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume To activate a specific task do...

Page 130: ...tation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introduced you to the TouchPad which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the TouchPad 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 ...

Page 131: ...3 With the cursor in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary 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 ...

Page 132: ...f the screen and while holding down the primary button use the TouchPad 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 ...

Page 133: ...also lock and unlock the taskbar by using the Taskbar and Start Menu 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...

Page 134: ...es that you are 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 syst...

Page 135: ...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 136: ...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 137: ...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 138: ...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 139: ...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 140: ... 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 141: ...urns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore Down button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the 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 th...

Page 142: ...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 143: ... 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 144: ...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 145: ...r 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 A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop NOTE Shortcut icons can be recognized by an arrow in the lower left corner Deleting or ch...

Page 146: ...n set of properties such as size position on screen and color Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or graphics that was created by an individual application This lesson introduces object properties by showing you how to change one of the properties of the desktop the screen saver This is a cont...

Page 147: ... screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply 8 After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK The operating system returns you to the desktop You can view any object s properties by clicking the object...

Page 148: ...irst 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 the Date Time Language and Regional Options icon 3 Click the Date and Time icon 4 Click one of the following Change the date and time in the Pick a task section Date and Time in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Date and Time Properties wind...

Page 149: ...e 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 how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappear...

Page 150: ... delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore The operating system restores the object to the place from which it was deleted You can also restore the...

Page 151: ... to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the state it was in at the preset time To get to System Restore click Start cl...

Page 152: ...w 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 press F1 otherwise click Start then click Help and Support The operating...

Page 153: ...help window for drawings Notice that under the category drawings there is a subcategory creating using Paint 4 Highlight creating using Paint then click Display Help opens a topic screen that in the window s right 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 ...

Page 154: ...our 1 Click Start then click Tour Windows XP The Windows XP Tour window appears 2 Follow 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 tur...

Page 155: ...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 156: ...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 157: ...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 158: ...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 159: ...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 160: ...erating system display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can browse to another location by typing an addres...

Page 161: ...ks 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 window appears 2 In the Tasks section click the button for Use Windows classic folders 3 Click A...

Page 162: ...computer to a network on page 165 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 NOTE To establish a direct cable connection you will need a DirectParallel cable The cable doe...

Page 163: ...n Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line See Connecting the modem on page 92 TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data trans...

Page 164: ... Options window appears 4 Click the Modems tab A location window appears In the Attached to field the COM port is specified Your 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 window appears 6 Click the General tab The computer shou...

Page 165: ...ct your Toshiba Authorized Service Provider Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 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 wire...

Page 166: ...orrect one click the icon and click properties The optional Wi Fi Mini PCI module is integrated into your computer system It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these h...

Page 167: ...d from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telec...

Page 168: ...Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique 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 desig...

Page 169: ...Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or docume...

Page 170: ... screen mode on your television you need RCA type composite video and audio cables You 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 For more information see Back on...

Page 171: ...D display hold down the Fn key and press F5 repeatedly again and highlight the internal 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 and press the Play button Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs usi...

Page 172: ...nd 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 Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone Positioning bar Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward ...

Page 173: ...point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 In the Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 In the Audio Properties window adjust the Sound Playback quality and volume and the Sound Recording volume 4 Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stere...

Page 174: ...djust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard Your computer has two stacked PC Card...

Page 175: ...ovides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is installed automatically Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the Windows XP operating system Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card For more infor...

Page 176: ...C Card slot Removing PC Cards 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card 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...

Page 177: ... Computer Systems Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices such as a scanner or digital camera to your computer 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 use...

Page 178: ... 0 The SD card slot 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 SD card slot ...

Page 179: ...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 180: ...en press a function key to activate the hot key function To open Accessibility 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Select Toshiba Utilities then select Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 3 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option 5 Click Apply then click OK The function is now active ...

Page 181: ... 9 Creating shortcuts on page 143 With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows program Open a file in its associated Windows program Display a customized folder of Windows programs and or files from which to choose The system also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 223 You can assign any key that i...

Page 182: ...Using the Fn esse drag and drop To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag ...

Page 183: ...the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the TouchPad move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button The Assignment Type window appears HINT If you are making a direct key assignment complete step 3 If you are making a popup assignment complete step 4 3 To make a direct key assignment select Direct to display the Add Edit Command window then complete these steps ...

Page 184: ...lected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments window This window lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To vi...

Page 185: ...rograms Toshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility The Toshiba Hotkey utility window appears Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option 5 Click OK TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings You can normally access the TOSHIBA Console in two ways Press the TOSHI...

Page 186: ... 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears Sample TOSHIBA Console window The TOSHIBA Console offers three categories of features Customize Your Computer Network Security Customize Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management See Power Management on page 187 ...

Page 187: ... category is the IR utility Security The features available in this category are Supervisor password 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 Click the Po...

Page 188: ...et 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 power modes but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full P...

Page 189: ...nDVD 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 Enter Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes tab window 2 Click Details The Properties window for th...

Page 190: ...on 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 click TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Controls Properties window appears Sample TOSHIBA Controls Properties...

Page 191: ... 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 click the Toshiba Hardware icon Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the following Display Allows you to select the built in LCD and or external monitor when the computer powers on ...

Page 192: ... press the arrow keys or the F12 key immediately after pressing the power button Keyboard Allows you to enable or disable the wake up on keyboard feature The feature allows you to wake the machine from Standby mode by pressing a key USB Allows 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...

Page 193: ...t covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting d...

Page 194: ... 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 software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simul...

Page 195: ... 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 hardware confl...

Page 196: ...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 197: ...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 198: ...t letter or missed character comma instead of period 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 sy...

Page 199: ...ist of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there 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 i...

Page 200: ... processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This may cause a hardware conflict NOTE Some 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...

Page 201: ...ttings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for 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 Devic...

Page 202: ...ick Device Manager 4 To view the device s installed double click the device 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 ...

Page 203: ... first 1 Turn off your computer according to the instructions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 94 2 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 49 3 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 46 and making sure it is seated properly 4 Check for the error again 5 If the error recurs remo...

Page 204: ...erly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable ca...

Page 205: ... Charging batteries on page 115 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the...

Page 206: ...options are readily available on your system built in display panel only built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously external monitor only external video device only composite port To open the display options window press Fn and F5 simultaneously To choose the desired option hold down Fn and press F5 repeatedly until your choice is selected To decrease or increase screen brightness ...

Page 207: ...uces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorre...

Page 208: ...more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start...

Page 209: ...vailable from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly ...

Page 210: ... tray and remove the disc Make sure the drive tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side up Press the disc down until it locks on the spindle Close the drive tray carefully ma...

Page 211: ...hat they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and 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 M...

Page 212: ...mentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manuf...

Page 213: ...ppropriate category for the PC Card being used 6 Double click the name of the PC Card device The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties window which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card Remove the PC Card If removing the PC Card doesn t resolve the problem try restarting the computer If the computer...

Page 214: ... the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper So...

Page 215: ... print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line...

Page 216: ...y You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 72 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette foll...

Page 217: ...des that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the guides If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask fo...

Page 218: ...he Internet using any Internet browser by typing pcsupport toshiba com 2 Next try one of Toshiba s online services The Toshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServe by typing go toshiba Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s model and model number Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of ...

Page 219: ...d States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan csd toshiba com cgi bin tais support supp_home_latin jsp Mexico and all of Latin America ...

Page 220: ... Scribona Danmark A S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimäentie 14 P O Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland France Toshiba Systèmes France S A 7 Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S A 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece Hungary Technotrade Kft Szerencs utca 202 1147 ...

Page 221: ... a d IJssel The Netherlands Norway Scribona Norge A S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P O Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Papua New Guinea Fujitsu PNG Pty Ltd P O Box 4952 Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea Poland TECHMEX S A ul Partyzantów 71 43 316 Bielsko Biala 01 059 Warszawa Poland Portugal Quinta Grande Assisténcia Técnica Informática Lda Av Moinhos no 15A Ur Quinta Grande 2720 Alfragide Portu...

Page 222: ...G Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany ...

Page 223: ...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 224: ... go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task sect...

Page 225: ...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 set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Power Management on page 187 ...

Page 226: ...puter into Standby mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode Click the check box to prevent the message box appearing in future Sample standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 106 ...

Page 227: ... enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode Click the check box 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 100 ...

Page 228: ...key does not function while WinDVD is playing The display modes are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously 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...

Page 229: ...htness Fn The Fn F7 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 63 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 230: ... 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 231: ... 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 232: ...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 233: ...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 234: ... 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 235: ... 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 236: ...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 237: ...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 238: ... 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 239: ...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 240: ...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 241: ... 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 242: ...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 243: ...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 244: ...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 245: ... 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 246: ...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 247: ...ing 58 116 conserving power 119 disposal 124 inserting 123 installing 120 light 35 60 117 Li ion lithium ion 112 monitoring power 117 NiMH nickel metal hydride 113 power usage mode 225 recharging 115 remaining power 118 removing 121 RTC real time clock 113 116 setting alarms 120 battery cover 37 122 latch 31 37 removing 122 buttons CD controls 85 CD Player 88 CD DVDcontrols27 33 36 83 85 DVD ROM d...

Page 248: ...ry 116 checking device properties 202 cleaning CD DVDs 91 computer 70 diskettes 81 closing programs 142 COM port 163 comfort chair 40 lighting 41 work habits 42 command Hibernation 95 Shut down 94 Standby 95 Turn Off 94 communications network connection 165 programs 92 setting up 92 system resources 200 via modem 92 compact discs inserting 87 problem solving 211 removing 90 computer cleaning 70 lo...

Page 249: ...igital Subscriber Lines DSL 167 Digital Versatile Discs 83 Disk Defragmenter 209 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 209 missing files trouble accessing a disk 208 running slow 209 disk disc activity light 35 diskette drive 55 80 can t insert a diskette 209 can t read a diskette 210 external 55 diskettes caring for 81 cleaning 81 copying files to 82 inserting and removing 81 display 33 doesn t...

Page 250: ...settings not working with hardware 207 program has performed an illegal operation 194 warning resume failure 196 Error checking 208 exchanging files 162 expansion memory slot cover 37 external diskette drive 55 keyboard 56 external microphone connecting 172 external monitor connecting 162 not working 208 external speakers 174 F FAT File Allocation Table 208 fax setting auto receive 68 fax function...

Page 251: ...lity 185 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 167 I icon 128 moving to desktop 128 safety 23 indicator panel system 32 35 infrared port 27 exchanging files 162 inserting CDs and DVDs 87 main battery 123 PC Cards 175 installing main battery 120 memory module 46 Internal mode 208 Internet 167 bookmarked site not found 198 button 32 chat rooms 169 connecting to 167 news groups 169 overview 166 slow conne...

Page 252: ...ting 48 microphone in jack 27 32 Microsoft Internet Explorer 92 Microsoft Support Online Web site 199 Microsoft Windows XP 126 minimizing 140 modem determining COM port 163 port 28 92 problem solving 215 216 resetting port to default settings 163 upgrading 163 modem cover 37 modem using 92 modes Hibernation 95 Standby 95 monitor connecting 52 162 not working 206 moving the computer 70 My Computer ...

Page 253: ...ning on batteries 189 power off guidelines 69 power usage mode 119 powering down the computer 93 options 93 power on password 61 precautions 42 presentations viewing on television set 170 previous track button 36 primary control button 32 64 printer Add Printer Wizard 66 problem solving 214 215 printing a file 79 problem solving AC power 204 accessing disk drives 195 battery charge doesn t last 20...

Page 254: ...4 215 program not responding 193 program not working properly 209 screen does not lookright flickers 207 system resources 200 trouble prevention 216 URL address not found 198 using Startup options 197 warning resume failure 196 Windows XP not working 196 Windows XP won t start 196 programs closing 142 not running correctly 209 starting 78 Web browsers 167 properties 146 R recharging main battery 1...

Page 255: ...ternal 174 stereo 32 Stand by command 107 Standby mode 35 95 Standby command 95 Standby mode hot key 226 Start button 128 starting a program 78 Startup menu problem solving 197 sticky key 180 stop button 36 support for Windows 129 System 151 system indicator panel 32 35 System Restore 151 System Setup 195 system tools Error checking 208 System tray 129 T taskbar 129 140 customizing 156 telephone l...

Page 256: ... 181 Hotkey utility 185 Power Management 187 TOSHIBA Button Controls 190 Toshiba Hardware Setup 191 V video features exploring 170 volume control dial 27 32 volume adjusting 174 W warranty SelectServ 25 wav files recording 171 Web address 133 168 Web browsers 167 Web sites Support Online 199 surfing the Internet 168 Web sites Toshiba 219 Wi Fi wireless networking 165 Windows 129 windows hiding 139...

Page 257: ... moving windows 139 141 special features 155 starting programs 137 System Restore 151 tours and tutorials 154 WinDVD 171 wireless features antenna 29 Wi Fi 166 wireless networking 165 Wizards Add Printer 66 Network Setup 93 New Connection Wizard 165 World Wide Web 167 ...

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