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Toshiba Satellite P10 SERIES, User Manual

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Chapter 5

Getting to Know the 
Windows

®

 XP Operating 

System

This chapter introduces the Windows

®

 XP operating system 

by guiding you through a few basic tasks.

If you have used a Windows

®

 operating system before, you 

will find the Windows

®

 XP operating system familiar. 

Whether you have used a Windows

®

operating system or not, 

the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will 
more than offset the short amount of time spent going 
through these lessons. 

As you explore your computer’s operating system further, 
you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a 
particular task.

For more detailed information on your operating system, 
refer to the Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 XP operating system 

documentation that came with your computer.

HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear 
slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. 
However, the differences are not significant and do not indicate 
any change in the functionality of your system.

Summary of Contents for Satellite P10 SERIES

Page 1: ...nited States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 168 in this guide Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ...

Page 2: ...torage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO C...

Page 3: ...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 Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to r...

Page 4: ... telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C Type of Service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equip...

Page 5: ...elephone 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 number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information ...

Page 6: ...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 any combination of devices subject only to the requirem...

Page 7: ... less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of pan...

Page 8: ...tions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to t...

Page 9: ... d une utilisation privée a l extérieur d un bâtiment audessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprés de I IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique à I extérieur de bâtiments une licence de I IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter I IBPT Deutschl...

Page 10: ...ge of the LCD screen For both antennas the radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance betw...

Page 11: ...ation laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile ob...

Page 12: ...00 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipm...

Page 13: ...rticular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an out...

Page 14: ...ice works on passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4GHz 802 11a 5GHz Turbo Mode 5GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy L...

Page 15: ...ntries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela ...

Page 16: ...with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification Ver 1 1 as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland Franc...

Page 17: ... for more information Bluetooth and WirelessLAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and WirelessLAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experienceanysuchproblem immediatelyturnoffeitheroneofyourBluetooth or WirelessL...

Page 18: ...plies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interfer...

Page 19: ...ents as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSH...

Page 20: ...nd generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equip...

Page 21: ... 01NYDA1305 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device DVD ROM multi function drive safety instructions The DVD ROM and multi function 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 ...

Page 22: ...the owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2003 by Toshiba Am...

Page 23: ...THER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks SelectServ FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Windows DirectX Active Desktop and DirectShow are registered trademarks and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation LapLink is a registere...

Page 24: ...icons used 34 Other documentation 34 Service options 35 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 36 Making sure you have everything 36 Front with the display closed 37 Back 38 Right side 39 Left side 40 Front with the display open 41 Front panel lights 42 System indicator lights 43 Underside 44 ...

Page 25: ...ing the computer for the first time 58 Opening the display panel 58 Turning on the power 59 Using the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 61 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Installing additional memory optional 62 Removing a memory module 66 Connecting a mouse 66 Connecting a printer 67 Setting up a printer 68 Turning off the computer 71 Caring for your computer 72 Cleaning the computer 72 Moving th...

Page 26: ... contents of a CD or DVD 90 Removing a disc with the computer on 90 Removing a disc with the computer off 91 Caring for CDs and DVDs 91 Setting up for communications 92 Connecting the modem to a phone line 92 Connecting your computer to a network 92 Powering down the computer 93 Using Turn Off or Shut down 94 Hibernation command 95 Stand By command 96 Turning off more quickly 97 Starting again aft...

Page 27: ...he computer 111 Taking care of your battery 112 Safety precautions 112 Maximizing battery life 113 Disposing of used batteries safely 115 Traveling tips 116 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 117 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 118 Finding your way around the desktop 118 Windows XP file system 120 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 121 Lesson 3 Learning ...

Page 28: ... off your computer 144 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options 145 Windows XP special features 145 Personalizing your desktop 146 Customizing the taskbar 146 Bringing the world to your desktop 147 Changing desktop and browsing style 148 Personalizing individual windows 149 Customizing window toolbars 150 Displaying information about each folder 151 Using your computer at the office 152 Setting up for com...

Page 29: ...ording settings 163 Using external speakers or headphones 163 Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse 164 Using PC Cards 164 PC Card supporting software 164 Inserting PC Cards 165 Removing PC Cards 166 Hot swapping 166 Chapter 7 If Something Goes Wrong 168 Problems when you turn on the computer 171 The Windows operating system is not working 172 Using Startup options to fix problems 172 Internet p...

Page 30: ...istance 193 Before you call 193 Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba s worldwide offices 195 Appendix A Hot Keys 199 Instant password security 199 Without a password 199 With a password 199 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 200 Sound 201 Power usage mode 201 Stand by mode 202 Hibernation mode 203 Display modes 204 Display modes 204 Enabling a...

Page 31: ...ng Started 208 ConfigFree Main Screen 208 Starting ConfigFree 209 Configuring ConfigFree 209 ConfigFree Utilities 210 Connectivity Doctor 210 Device Settings 211 Profile Settings 213 Quick Connect 214 Using Auto Switch 215 Auto Switch Cable Disconnect 216 Auto Switch SSID 216 Glossary 217 Index 232 ...

Page 32: ...t access This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents ...

Page 33: ... safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not a...

Page 34: ...f a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery media For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at to...

Page 35: ...ound its SelectServTM limited warranty programs To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 168 ...

Page 36: ...e when you need to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately For additional help see If you need further assistance on page 193 ...

Page 37: ... with the computer turned on through the preinstalled operating systems For more information see CD DVD control buttons on page 84 The front panel lights provide information about various system functions For more information see Front panel lights on page 42 The volume control lets you adjust the sound on your computer To turn the volume up turn the dial to the right To turn the volume down turn ...

Page 38: ... telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line For more information see Connecting the modem to a phone line on page 92 The S video port lets you play DVD video on a projector or TV that accepts video inputs The USB Universal Serial Bus ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data tra...

Page 39: ... eject button releases PC Cards from its slot The SD card slot holds a stamp size flash memory card with various capacities of memory The i LINK port also known as the IEEE 1394 port allows transfers of large quantities of data between the computer and an external device such as a video camera The USB port lets you connect a USB peripheral to your computer The security lock slot allows you to atta...

Page 40: ...ers The 3 5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device The line IN lets you connect a DVD or CD player cassette tape player or record player to your computer On those systems with Wi FiTM the wireless antenna on off switch turns the computer s wireless antenna on or off Microphone jack Line IN Headphone jack Wireless antenna on off switch functi...

Page 41: ...The Internet button launches your default Internet browser The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions The TV Out button activates an external display device such as a TV when connected to the S video port The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 76 Power button Screen panel lights Front K...

Page 42: ...anel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer The CD DVD control buttons let you 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 more information see CD DVD control buttons on page 84 The stereo speakers let you hear sounds such as system alarms associated with your software a...

Page 43: ... information on CD DVD control buttons see CD DVD control buttons on page 84 System indicator lights The hard disk drive light flashes while the hard disk drive is being accessed The disc activity light flashes when the optical drive is being accessed The SD card slot light goes on when the card slot is in use On those systems with Wi FiTM the wireless antenna indicator glows amber when the comput...

Page 44: ...meric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the numeric keypad overlay on page 79 Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may damage the media and result in loss of data Underside The expan...

Page 45: ...onal memory optional on page 62 for detailed information The battery pack contains the battery For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 111 The release secures the battery to the computer preventing it from dislodging from the computer case ...

Page 46: ... designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface which is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating conditio...

Page 47: ...ectly 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 consult bo...

Page 48: ...ss chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floo...

Page 49: ...osition 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...

Page 50: ... Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the...

Page 51: ...it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close...

Page 52: ...ee Connecting the AC adapter for more information Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer...

Page 53: ...in step 5 enter your personal information in the registration window A window will display the message Who will use this computer 7 Enter your name and click Next to complete the process A window will display the message Thank you 8 Click Finish to continue Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up to date with in...

Page 54: ...ternal devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your software on page 52 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 62 Connect a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 66 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 67 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 164 NOTE NOTE ...

Page 55: ...the computer s battery Sample power cable and AC adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cable itself Doing so may damage the power cable and result in a short circuit or ele...

Page 56: ...mputer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts To connect AC power to the computer 1 Co...

Page 57: ...ged or the plug overheats discontinue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock Charging the main battery To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is o...

Page 58: ...on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Opening the display panel 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 Small bright dots may appear on your...

Page 59: ...n you turn on the computer for the first time don t turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The AC power indicator glows 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...

Page 60: ... bottom of the page drag your finger toward yourself To move the cursor to the right side of the page slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in th...

Page 61: ...ually corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the right mouse button Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn F9 hot keys The Mouse Propertie...

Page 62: ...omputer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Additional memory comes in various capacities to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at p...

Page 63: ...n at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu See Using Turn Off or Shut down on page 94 The operating system turns off the computer 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover Base of a Satellite P10 P15 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no...

Page 64: ...ectricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 6 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging 7 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 8 Gently put the memory module connector down at an angle and press d...

Page 65: ...lot cover 10 Replace the screws and tighten them 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 12 Turn on the computer To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory click Start Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance Click System to view the recognized memory 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory shut down the computer remove the memory slot co...

Page 66: ...d until the memory module pops up Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to pull it out of the slot 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 10 through 12 in Installing additional memory optional on page 62 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device To connect a USB mouse plug the mouse cable into...

Page 67: ...e documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer You must supply the proper printer cable If one did not come with your printer you may purchase one from an electronics or computer store If your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable You can connect a USB compatible printer to your comput...

Page 68: ...documentation for additional configuration steps or see Setting up a printer below Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically Plug and Play If this is not the case then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver either by followin...

Page 69: ...d Setting up a printer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 2 Select Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts Sample Add Printer Wizard ...

Page 70: ...inter Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer 6 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next 8 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Ne...

Page 71: ...though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Hibernate and Standby Each option has its advantages Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows XP Home version operating system or the Windows XP Professi...

Page 72: ...r computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer and explains how to fit an antitheft lock For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 103 Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for...

Page 73: ...trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an option...

Page 74: ...or your computer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer ...

Page 75: ...o the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Power management on page 105 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at...

Page 76: ... disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Consult your Windows XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities Always use the proper procedure to turn off the computer See Powering down the computer on page 93 The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shut down procedure If you don t let the operating sy...

Page 77: ... and symbol keys are not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program 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 t...

Page 78: ...s the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button or secondary mouse button Overlay keys Keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Windows logo key Application key End 8 U I O P J K L ...

Page 79: ...ou use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when th...

Page 80: ...menu Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 127 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive Always save your data even when you are using the Stand by If your ba...

Page 81: ...n how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 120 Printing your work Verify that the Windows XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 68 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the ad...

Page 82: ...that contains the file you want to copy 4 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 5 Click File then click Send To Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant inc...

Page 83: ...he drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes 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 Drive components and control buttons The DVD ROM or mul...

Page 84: ...slim object such as a straightened paper clip HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM drive is on press the stop eject control button on the top of the computer to eject a disc CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front edge of the computer let you to play audio CDs when the computer is off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on CD DVD control buttons...

Page 85: ...rently playing 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 sound subsystem is turned on CD DVD control and digital audio modes The following chart describes CD DVD control and digital audio mode CD DVD Mode Digital Audio Mode Power is off and you press Play Pause If a CD is in the drive the system enters CD pl...

Page 86: ...the DVD ROM drive Operating system is running and you press Play Pause If a CD is in the drive the Media Media Player starts and the digital audio file begins to play If a DVD is in the drive WinDVD starts and the DVD begins to play Media Player starts and the digital audio file begins to play CD DVD Mode Digital Audio Mode Power is off and you press Play Pause If a CD is in the drive the system e...

Page 87: ...y open 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up Inserting a disc Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive s spindle...

Page 88: ...isc 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 audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK Sample ...

Page 89: ...s Sample Windows MediaTM Player screen The Windows MediaTM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button Play Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume control Fast forward ...

Page 90: ...emoving a disc with the computer on Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use light is glowing Doing so could damage the disk or the drive 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover If the disc is spinning when...

Page 91: ...er of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct sun...

Page 92: ...ite at pcsupport toshiba com Connecting the modem to a phone line Your computer comes with a built in modem To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ 11 telephone line 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ 11 telephone cable to the modem port To locate the modem port see Back on page 38 2 Plug the other end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice ...

Page 93: ... The computer connects with the network Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive When you power down the computer...

Page 94: ...ter on again Using Turn Off or Shut down For the Windows XP Home operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Sample Turn off computer dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely For the Windows XP Professional operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click the...

Page 95: ...ring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors when choosing Hibernation mode While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the battery d...

Page 96: ...computer uses some battery power The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by mode If the battery discharges your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Stand by mode Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all ...

Page 97: ...e and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon The Power Options Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I close the lid of my portable computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Power Off to have the comp...

Page 98: ... box appears 2 Hold down the shift key The Stand by option changes to the Hibernation option Sample Turn off computer dialog box 3 Click Hibernate The computer saves the mode of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button or...

Page 99: ... when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK then close the Control Panel Starting again from Hibernation mode To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button The computer returns t...

Page 100: ... cannot start it again by opening the display panel To turn the system back on press the Power button Using Stand by Follow these steps to power down the computer using the Stand by 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Click Stand By Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display...

Page 101: ...of time after which the computer automatically goes into Stand by mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon 3 Click the Advanced tab 4 Select Stand By for the options you want When I press the power button...

Page 102: ...sing If you put the computer in Stand by mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba...

Page 103: ... number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion high capacity ba...

Page 104: ...pport toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 113 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than...

Page 105: ...eset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Global Support Centre Charging the battery Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the batter...

Page 106: ...te your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real time clock RTC and calendar During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may ...

Page 107: ...toring battery power The battery light indicates the battery s current charge The indicator light Glows green when the battery is fully charged Glows amber while the battery is being charged Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged Determining remaining battery power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to...

Page 108: ... Toshiba Power Management Battery Power Meter tab TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving battery power How lon...

Page 109: ...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 computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a charged spare Save your work and turn off the computer If you don t manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode and turn...

Page 110: ...remaining battery power haw been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernate mode or to completely power down when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon 3 Click the Alarm tab and set ...

Page 111: ...ircuit its terminals Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in Hibernate mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 98 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you 5 Slide the battery lock forward to...

Page 112: ...diately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 115 Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from...

Page 113: ...the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through toshiba com Reverse Polarity should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery pack only in the computer When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is inserted properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery...

Page 114: ...y LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows green If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one mont...

Page 115: ...ting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under federal state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing th...

Page 116: ... 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 manuals power cables and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipmen...

Page 117: ...ter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore your computer s operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer HINT The illustrated examples in t...

Page 118: ...its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button shortcut tray taskbar system tray and background pattern Sample Desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking on it...

Page 119: ... Recycle Bin Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online Help and Support for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP operating system update information Open recently accessed documents Adjust system settings Search for files Access Windows Help and S...

Page 120: ... XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system Programs documents and other data are held in files These files can be grouped together in folders and folders can be grouped inside other folders for convenient organizing All the files and folders reside in your computer on a storage device such as a disk drive You can think of your computer...

Page 121: ...ter to the Start button then click the primary button usually the left to open the Start menu In this guide the term click refers to the primary button which is usually the left hand button You can also double tap the touch pad surface to perform the same function Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button 2 Click an empty ar...

Page 122: ...upper right corner of this window The operating system closes the My Computer window If the taskbar is locked you need to unlock it To unlock the taskbar place the cursor on the taskbar and click the secondary button Uncheck Lock the Taskbar 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the TouchPad to drag the pointer to the right e...

Page 123: ...ck the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web...

Page 124: ... is not checked The operating system displays the address bar It indicates that you are in My Computer You can also type a Web address in the address line 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 pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating ...

Page 125: ...new document in Notepad the text editor built into the operating system Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on the taskbar that reads My New Doc 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 f...

Page 126: ...he 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 th...

Page 127: ...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 Windows XP operating system Paint and Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then point to All Programs The operating system displays a list of program folders 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint The operating system open...

Page 128: ...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 5 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 129: ... several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar using the TouchPad and clicking the secondary button The Windows XP operating system provides these options Move windows Size windows Minimize all windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows...

Page 130: ...to fill the screen hiding everything except the taskbar Notice that the Maximize button has changed It is now called the Restore Down button HINT Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are only using that program and do not want any distractions on the screen Resizing and moving windows 1 Click the Restore Down button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its pr...

Page 131: ...ck Windows Explorer button on the taskbar 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer placing it on the right side of the desktop Now that the windows are side by side you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs Experiment with different sizes and placement...

Page 132: ...window Windows Explorer closes removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well 2 Close Paint and the My Computer window assuming it is still open by clicking the Close buttons for each program HINT Always save your work before you close a program Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will probably want to...

Page 133: ...erating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog box Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box type c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 4 Type Calculator and 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 ...

Page 134: ... XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Sample Search options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and Folders The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box Sample Search Results dialog box ...

Page 135: ...rs on your desktop Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful HINT The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver You can personalize the background area of your desktop with pictures patterns or colors The background is considered ...

Page 136: ...n This lesson introduces object properties by showing you how to change one of the properties of the desktop the screen saver This is a continuously changing pattern that appears on the screen during pauses in your work 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click Properties The operating system o...

Page 137: ... 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 with the secondary button then choosing Properties from the shortcut menu that appears The next lesson explains how to set two other properties the date and time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You initially set the computer s date and tim...

Page 138: ... correct month year day and time 5 Click the Time zone tab then the drop down list box and set your time zone 6 Click OK There is a third tab Internet Time which when selected allows you to have Windows XP automatically synchronize your time However you need to be connected to the Internet for this function to work Continue with the next lesson to finish cleaning up the desktop Lesson 12 Removing ...

Page 139: ...n The icon disappears But it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial Each icon disappears as you drop it on the Recycle Bin 3 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The operating system opens the Recycle Bin window Notice that all the icons you dropped on the Recycle Bin ...

Page 140: ...ything from the Recycle Bin at once choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu Click Yes to confirm that you are sure HINT Empty the Recycle Bin periodically Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the ...

Page 141: ...sson teaches you how to use some of the Help and Support features in Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support Center The Windows XP operating system has a Help and Support facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The operating...

Page 142: ...ndex 3 Type pictures in the Type in the keyword to find text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed When you type the letter p the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them Creating pictures using Paint looks promising 4 Double click Creating pictures using Paint Help opens a topic sc...

Page 143: ...ter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the online tours and tutorials Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience the Windows XP Tours and Tutorials collection is a good place to start If you are not familiar with the Windows XP operating system start with Windows XP Preview Learning about th...

Page 144: ...mportant that you let the Windows XP operating system shut down 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 This lesson teaches you how to shut down the operating system and turn off your computer To let the operating system shut down your computer 1 Click Start then click Turn off com...

Page 145: ... enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect n...

Page 146: ...at you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include Quick Launch icons and also your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Unif...

Page 147: ...k the secondary button 2 Click Properties The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Desktop tab 4 Click the Customize Desktop button 5 Click the Web tab 6 Follow the instructions to set up your desktop Adding components to the Web contentinterface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click on Properties The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the ...

Page 148: ...rt Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can make it so that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of comm...

Page 149: ...indow appears 2 Select the Tools menu then click Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears Sample Folder Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on ...

Page 150: ...nes all in the window of your choice 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 151: ...m display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can br...

Page 152: ...w as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard an external mouse and an external diskette drive you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor connect...

Page 153: ... s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating ...

Page 154: ...dem options box 11 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Nex...

Page 155: ...allel ports Transferring files using a parallel port connection To transfer files using the computers parallel ports you need a LapLink compatible parallel cable Getting started 1 Connect the cable 2 Load the transfer program on both computers 3 Set any specific options 4 Start the transfer 5 When you have finished transferring files close the programs on both computers Getting help transferring f...

Page 156: ...uch as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable or a satellite link After your Internet connection has been made start your Web browser If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Using a modem If you re using a modem you connect the modem to one of the computer s COM...

Page 157: ...rnet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called...

Page 158: ...automatically configured so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your...

Page 159: ...stantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and d...

Page 160: ...es Your computer s video features provide the viewing of presentations or DVD movies on the computer screen TECHNICAL NOTE Video CD playback capability is not enabled on all systems HINT There are no menus for Video CD 1 0 titles Changing the display properties setting 1 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears Sample Display Properties d...

Page 161: ... F5 keys you can set your system s display to view DVD movies or presentations on an external device For more information see Display modes on page 204 Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You can make audio recordings an...

Page 162: ...uter 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 You can only record 60 seconds at a time 4 When you have finished recording click the Stop button 5 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 6 To save the file select Save from the File menu Positionin...

Page 163: ...K Your new settings take effect the next time you record Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate t...

Page 164: ...hase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard Your computer has one PC Card slot and supports Type II PC Cards Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to...

Page 165: ...o see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears it is safe to remove the PC Card 2 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until...

Page 166: ...on once 3 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Removing a PC Card Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove a hard disk card while...

Page 167: ... tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it See Removing PC Cards on page 166 Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode This is known as warm swapping and is not supported with this computer For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see Hibernation command on page 95 and Stand By command on page 96 ...

Page 168: ...st likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a ...

Page 169: ...e its name in the list Windows Task Manager Applications tab 4 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 3 5 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 6 Select the Shut Down menu then click Turn Off ...

Page 170: ...tton and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad 5 Add a ...

Page 171: ... you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press the power button until it turns off the computer Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 174 The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer w...

Page 172: ... the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to ch...

Page 173: ...ternet They include modem speed time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser can t find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect le...

Page 174: ...lp and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click...

Page 175: ...k drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The...

Page 176: ... Checking device properties on page 177 Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For an older device remove it from the computer For a Plug and Play device Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for inst...

Page 177: ...tus of Disabled displays To disable a device look at the far right of the toolbar Look for an icon of a monitor with a blue check mark on it When you mouse over the small icon the status of Enabled displays 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling or enabling the device 7 Click yes or no whichever is appropriate Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the pro...

Page 178: ... power using functions The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present Click troubleshooting A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is ...

Page 179: ...are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not ...

Page 180: ...If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Toshiba Power Management Utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically ...

Page 181: ... Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press the Enter key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the displ...

Page 182: ...ickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces 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 Choose a lower quality color option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a proble...

Page 183: ...chnology The small bright dots that appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk o...

Page 184: ...our computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using uti...

Page 185: ...y carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The modular bay drive eject mechanism requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is ...

Page 186: ...put 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 Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a remov...

Page 187: ...ers 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 manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card...

Page 188: ... dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 176 for more inform...

Page 189: ...ntroller 1 Make sure the computer is not in Standby mode For more information see Using Stand by on page 100 2 Turn off the computer 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cable 4 Keep the computer plugged in for about three hours with the power turned off The problem may also be caused by a conflict with any additional memory in your system Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can corre...

Page 190: ...rinter drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 68 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints ...

Page 191: ... to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy or off line ...

Page 192: ...rams you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve ...

Page 193: ...shooting information in your Windows XP documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information Detailed system spec...

Page 194: ...e contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem The Recovery media that came with your system Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technica...

Page 195: ...ndex htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Austria Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux Belgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Cana...

Page 196: ...gary Ireland Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s r l Viale Certosa 138 20156 Milano Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine Californ...

Page 197: ...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 Portugal Singapore Toshiba Singapore Pte...

Page 198: ...a PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Eur...

Page 199: ...lay Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear if no password is set for the current user With a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security If you set a blank screen saver pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate ins...

Page 200: ...e Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it isn t selected click the Screen Saver tab 5 Click the On resume password protected check box 6 Click OK Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully charged even if the computer is operating on AC power your display may reappear automatically after a short time To protect your desktop you must set up a s...

Page 201: ...arm volume levels The alarm volume options are Off Low Medium and High Off is always first Power usage mode Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the battery save modes The power usage modesin the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in...

Page 202: ...he computer into Stand by mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand by mode This message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Stand by confirmation box For more information about Stand by mode please see Using Stand by on page 100 ...

Page 203: ...mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 98 ...

Page 204: ... 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 the resolution of the external display device ...

Page 205: ...erlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off For more information see Overlay keys on page 78 Fn This hot key enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer The wireless mode is Wi Fi enabled This enables the Wi Fi antenna Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 61 Sample disable ...

Page 206: ...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 207: ... Device Settings The Device Settings utility is used to enable and disable any of the wired wireless and infrared for systems with infrared network devices You can also change the device properties of your wired and wireless local area network LAN and specify settings to automatically switch between wired and wireless LAN For more information see Device Settings on page 211 Profile Settings The Pr...

Page 208: ...tor utility must be installed in order to enable Quick Connect For more information see Quick Connect on page 214 Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and configure ConfigFree ConfigFree Main Screen ConfigFree main screen Stay on the task tray Select this check box to display the ConfigFree icon in the taskbar Options Use to configure ...

Page 209: ... the Start button and then point to Programs Point to the TOSHIBA ConfigFree folder and then click ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar Click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then click the desired utility Press the Toshiba Console button if applicable to your system to open the Toshiba Console and then click the ConfigFree icon Configuring ConfigFree The ConfigFree Opt...

Page 210: ...uivalent Privacy key settings if applicable also display Infrared for systems with infrared and dial up devices are not tested by the Connectivity Doctor If a problem or potential problem is detected an exclamation point displays in the Connectivity Doctor screen at the relevant location You can then view a possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking on the exclamation point For exampl...

Page 211: ...atically refreshes However you can also use the Refresh button to refresh the screen Device Settings The Device Settings screen displays a list of all wired wireless and infrared for systems with infrared devices that are connected to the network Detailed information about each device such as the driver version number and the status are also displayed ...

Page 212: ...out the network connection Enable Disable You can easily enable or disable any of the listed devices simply by selecting the desired device and then clicking the Enable Disable button Each time a device is enabled or disabled the status of the device will change Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs Select this check box to enable the Auto Switch feature For more information see Using Auto ...

Page 213: ...ile Viewing registered profiles Details The Details button displays the ConfigFree Details screen This screen displays detailed information for each profile and can be used to view the various settings for each registered profile Auto Switch The Auto Switch button accesses the Auto Switch feature For more information see Using Auto Switch on page 215 Internet Options The Internet Options button op...

Page 214: ...To switch the profile that is being used select the profile you want to switch to and then click Switch Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to the Toshiba Wireless Projector As a result you will not be able to use the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc If you are connected to an...

Page 215: ...ree Using Auto Switch The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching network devices and profiles if a network connection should fail Auto Switch Cable Disconnect This option automatically switches network devices if a wired network cable is disconnected For more information see Auto Switch Cable Disconnect on page 216 Auto Switch SSID If your notebook computer is connected t...

Page 216: ...to a wireless LAN device However if the cable connection to only one wired LAN device is disconnected ConfigFree will not switch to a wireless device Auto Switch SSID The Auto Switch SSID option automatically switches to a different profile if your notebook computer is connected to a wireless LAN network and a network failure occurs ConfigFree detects the Service Set Identifier SSID of the wireles...

Page 217: ...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 218: ...y FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration ...

Page 219: ...splay LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device th...

Page 220: ...ic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed betwe...

Page 221: ... instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some character...

Page 222: ... 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 alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the compute...

Page 223: ...d come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the TouchPad control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the cursor or mouse In the Windows operating s...

Page 224: ...AT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type o...

Page 225: ...are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernate A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it wa...

Page 226: ...1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an ...

Page 227: ...g information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multi function drive A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a com...

Page 228: ...rs are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printe...

Page 229: ... access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels...

Page 230: ... device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Standby A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer witho...

Page 231: ...pload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management V W Web See World Wide Web World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A us...

Page 232: ... monitoring power 107 not charging 179 power usage mode 201 removing 111 RTC real time clock 104 106 battery cover 45 latch 45 buttons CD Player 89 CD DVD control 42 DVD ROM or multi function drive eject 84 Internet 41 42 PC Card eject 39 power 41 Start 119 TOSHIBA Console 41 C calculator 132 caps lock light 43 Card and Socket Services 164 CD and DVDs caring for 91 viewing contents 90 CD Player co...

Page 233: ...r message 171 placement 47 protection 46 running on battery power 103 setting up 52 63 transferring information 155 turning off 94 98 100 144 turning on 59 using at the office 152 164 warning resume failure message 171 work area 46 computing tips 75 connecting external monitor 152 164 external speakers 163 modem 92 mouse 66 power cable 57 to a network 92 USB mouse 66 conserving battery power 108 C...

Page 234: ...Access 175 double click 61 downloading 159 DVD ROM drive removing a disc 90 DVD ROM or multi function drive eject button 84 inserting discs 87 DVD ROM or multifunction drive can t access disc 185 control buttons 84 inserting a disc 86 removing 90 DVD ROM multi function drive light 43 E email 159 energy saving features 103 environmental considerations 47 48 ergonomics lighting 49 posture 48 seating...

Page 235: ...und 201 hot swapping 164 precautions 166 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 157 I icon 118 desktop 119 moving to desktop 119 naming 126 safety 33 indicator panel keyboard 43 infrared port 39 inserting CDs and DVDs 87 PC Cards 165 installing main battery 111 interference statement 13 Internal External mode 183 Internet 157 bookmarked site not found 173 button 41 42 chat rooms 159 connecting to 156 ne...

Page 236: ...net Explorer 92 Microsoft Windows XP 117 minimizing 129 modem determining COM port 153 port 38 92 problem solving 191 resetting port to default settings 153 upgrading 153 modem using 92 monitor connecting 152 164 not working 181 port 38 mouse connecting 66 moving the computer 73 My Computer 120 122 N network connecting to 92 dial up connection 93 New Folder icon 126 new text document 125 Notepad 1...

Page 237: ... AC power 179 battery charge doesn t last 180 battery not charging 179 can t access disc 185 changing display properties 182 checking device properties 177 compact discs not running correctly 185 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 188 computer will not power up 171 contacting Toshiba 193 194 corrupted damaged data files 184 Device Manager 176 disabling a device 177 disk drive is slow 184 display...

Page 238: ...arting 80 Web browsers 157 properties 136 R recharging main battery 105 RTC battery 106 recording adjusting quality 163 sounds 161 Recovery media 34 Recycle Bin 119 139 removing CDs and DVDs 90 main battery 111 PC Cards 166 resizing windows 129 130 restarting from Hibernate 99 restarting from Standby 102 restarting from Turn Off 98 RTC real time clock battery 104 runningthecomputeronbatterypower 1...

Page 239: ...he modem 92 text file 124 toolbars displaying in a window 151 Toshiba Forum 194 Internet Web sites 195 online services 194 Toshiba Accessories information 34 TOSHIBA Console button 41 TouchPad 42 using 121 using with control buttons 121 transferring files 155 transferring information between computers 155 traveling tips 116 Turn Off restarting from 98 using 98 100 turning computer on off 59 94 98 ...

Page 240: ...ettings 137 changing the screen saver 136 closing programs 132 creating a new folder 126 creating a text file 124 creating shortcuts 132 desktop 118 Help 141 174 problem solving 172 Recycle Bin 139 removing objects 139 resizingormovingwindows 129 130 special features 145 starting programs 127 System Restore 140 tours and tutorials 143 Turn Off 144 Web Tutorial 123 wireless antenna indicator 43 on ...

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