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Windows Media Player Library .................174

Playing Digital Music Files ..............................175
Finding Music Files in My Music .....................176
Playing a Song ................................................177
Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey .............177
Finding and Playing an Album.........................178
Creating a Playlist ...........................................179

Displaying Your Pictures.......................................180

Viewing a Slide Show......................................181
Sorting your Pictures ......................................181

Watching Your Digital Movies...............................182

Organizing Your Videos ..................................182
Playing Digital Videos .....................................183
Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode ...............184
Sorting Videos ................................................184

Watching a DVD....................................................184

Stopping a DVD Movie....................................185
Playing a DVD movie already in your drive .....186

Changing the Media Center Settings .....................186

Chapter 7: Exploring Your Options ...........................195

Windows

XP special features ..............................195

Personalizing your desktop...................................196

Customizing the taskbar .................................196
Bringing the world to your desktop.................197
Changing desktop and browsing style ............198
Personalizing individual windows ...................199
Customizing window toolbars.........................200
Displaying information about each folder .......201

Using your computer at the office.........................202

Setting up for communications.......................203
Connecting the modem to a telephone line .....204
Setting up a dial-up connection ......................204

Summary of Contents for Satellite P15 SERIES

Page 1: ...ted States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 218 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: ...rage 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 CON...

Page 3: ...nect 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 result in interference to radio and TV reception S...

Page 4: ...vice 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 equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it ca...

Page 5: ...ber of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications networ...

Page 6: ...that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and i...

Page 7: ...tor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization o...

Page 8: ...t is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Europe EU Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 9: ...ts et licences veuillez contacter I IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for pro cedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigung spflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 10 and 11 2457 MHz and 2462 MHz respectively may be used in France License required for ever...

Page 10: ...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 between the antenna and the user should not be ...

Page 11: ...chinery Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second 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 Article 14 Unless appro...

Page 12: ...on 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 equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law...

Page 13: ...s 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 outlet on a circuit different from that to whi...

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: ...I Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries 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 Sin...

Page 16: ...r http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your PC to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wirele...

Page 17: ...tions of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board ...

Page 18: ... This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetoot...

Page 19: ...pan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second 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 Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radi...

Page 20: ...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 it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Ra...

Page 21: ...ified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep it f...

Page 22: ...fications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES ...

Page 23: ...y Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling in...

Page 24: ...er icons used 35 Other documentation 35 Service options 36 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 37 Making sure you have everything 37 Front with the display closed 38 Back 39 Right side 40 Left side 41 Front with the display open 42 Front panel lights 43 Indicator lights 44 Underside 45 ...

Page 25: ...ing the computer for the first time 59 Opening the display panel 59 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: ...g the 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 Shut down 94 Hibernation command 94 Stand By command 95 Turning off more quickly 96 Starting again after Shut...

Page 27: ...omputer 111 Taking care of your battery 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 about the Internet 124 Less...

Page 28: ...15 Turning off your computer 146 Chapter 6 Getting to Know the Windows XP Media Center Edition 147 Media Center Setup 148 Connecting the Computer to a Television 148 Connecting the External Remote Sensor 149 Starting the Media Center 152 Remote Control For Media Center 155 Watching Television Programs 161 Selecting a Program from the TV Guide 163 Watching a Recorded TV Program 164 Searching for a ...

Page 29: ...aying a Video in Full Screen Mode 184 Sorting Videos 184 Watching a DVD 184 Stopping a DVD Movie 185 Playing a DVD movie already in your drive 186 Changing the Media Center Settings 186 Chapter 7 Exploring Your Options 195 Windows XP special features 195 Personalizing your desktop 196 Customizing the taskbar 196 Bringing the world to your desktop 197 Changing desktop and browsing style 198 Persona...

Page 30: ...ng files on the Internet 209 Exploring video features 210 Changing the display properties setting 210 Display settings hot key 211 Exploring audio features 211 Recording sounds 211 Using a microphone 212 Adjusting recording settings 213 Using external speakers or headphones 213 Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse 214 Using PC Cards 214 PC Card supporting software 214 Inserting PC Cards 215 Rem...

Page 31: ... function drive problems 235 Sound system problems 236 PC Card problems 236 Printer problems 240 Modem problems 241 Develop good computing habits 241 If you need further assistance 243 Before you call 243 Contacting Toshiba 244 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 245 Toshiba s worldwide offices 245 Appendix A Hot Keys 249 Instant password security 249 Without a password 249 With a password 249 Mainta...

Page 32: ... Appendix C Using ConfigFree with your Toshiba Computer 257 Getting Started 258 ConfigFree Main Screen 258 Starting ConfigFree 259 Configuring ConfigFree 259 ConfigFree Utilities 260 Connectivity Doctor 260 Device Settings 261 Profile Settings 263 Quick Connect 264 Using Auto Switch 265 Auto Switch Cable Disconnect 266 Auto Switch SSID 266 Glossary 267 Index 282 ...

Page 33: ... operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and...

Page 34: ...nal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These 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...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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 218 ...

Page 37: ...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 243 ...

Page 38: ... raise the panel The CD DVD control buttons allow you to play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on through the preinstalled operating systems For more information see CD DVD control buttons on page 84 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 the dial to the left Display latch CD DVD control butto...

Page 39: ... to connect USB peripherals to your computer DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals The modem port lets you use a standard RJ 11 telephone cable to connec...

Page 40: ...PC Card eject button releases the PC Card from the corresponding 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 ports let you connect a USB peripheral to your computer The IR infrared p...

Page 41: ...s such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers The 3 5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device The line in jack 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 wire...

Page 42: ...rnet button launches your default Internet browser The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions The One Touch 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...

Page 43: ...r 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 and music from DVD ROMs and audio CDs Front panel lights The ...

Page 44: ...he disc activity light flashes when the Modular bay drive is being accessed The caps lock light glows when you press the Caps Lock key When this light is on pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase capital letter The 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 computer s wireless antenn...

Page 45: ...ping 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 expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 62 for ...

Page 46: ...vice To prevent possible CPU overheating do not block the cooling vents when the computer is in use 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 47: ... 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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ... 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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...lick Yes to register or No to exit the process If you click No you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop 6 If you selected Yes in step 5 enter your personal information in the registration window A window will display the message Who will use this computer 7 Enter your name and click Next to complete the process A window will display the message Thank ...

Page 55: ... must be connected to a voice grade telephone line Adding external devices Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your software on page 53 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...

Page 56: ...ng Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a ...

Page 57: ...e power cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power and battery lights glow ...

Page 58: ...ug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 103 TECHNICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Once the battery is charged for the first time av...

Page 59: ...ight dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Turning on the power 1 Check that any drives on the computer are empty 2 Turn...

Page 60: ...attery power see Monitoring battery power on page 107 The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use The disc activity indicator flashes while the modular bay is being accessed Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Using the TouchPad The TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and...

Page 61: ...e TouchPad see Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together on page 121 Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button The function of the secondary right ...

Page 62: ...TouchPad see Hot Keys on page 249 Installing additional memory optional Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode data will be lost Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memo...

Page 63: ... install a memory module To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If you are adding memory after you have started to use the computer begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu See Using Shut down on page 94 The operating system turns off the computer 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected ...

Page 64: ...ndle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 6 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging 7 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the soc...

Page 65: ...t 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 RAM 13 If the computer does not recognize the memory shut down the computer remove the memory slot ...

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: ...tion may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both 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: ...source even 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 Media Center Edition MCE operating system wh...

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: ... in a carrying case for long trips 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 optional PORT Noteworthy computer l...

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: ...nu 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 batt...

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: ... 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 increase in data storage ...

Page 83: ...e 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 mult...

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: ... built in modem To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ 11 telephone line 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 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ 11 telephone cable to the modem port To locate the modem port see Back on pa...

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: ... the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Holding the shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Stand By button to Hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation Hibernation command on page 94 and Using Hibernation on page 97 Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the ...

Page 95: ... When starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using For more information about the Hibernation command see Using Hibernation on page 97 For information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly see Going into Hibernation mode more quickly on page 98 Stand By command The Stand by puts the computer into a power savi...

Page 96: ... Going into Stand by mode more quickly on page 101 Turning off more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn on the feature in the Toshiba Power Management Utility 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon The Power Op...

Page 97: ...tarting again after Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button The on off light turns on Using Hibernation Follow these steps to power down the computer using Hibernation 1 Click Start select Shut down computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears 2 Hold down the shift key The Stand by option changes to the Hibernation option ...

Page 98: ...er into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button or closing the display panel 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close...

Page 99: ... start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel If your computer is running on batteries you cannot start it again by opening the display panel To turn the system back on press the Power button NO...

Page 100: ...uter box appears 2 Click Stand By Sample Shut down computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Stand by mode If you power down using the Stand by and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first NOTE ...

Page 101: ...d 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 Set this option to Stand By to put the computer into Stand by mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Stand By to put the computer into Stand by mode when you close the display panel 5 Click OK 6 C...

Page 102: ...ba 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 on page 244 ...

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: ...pcsupport 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 ...

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: ...s ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real time clock RTC and calendar During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time If the RTC battery i...

Page 107: ... 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 monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Tos...

Page 108: ...u are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel...

Page 109: ...ug 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 turns itself off Hibernate mode keeps track of where you were...

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: ...eful not to drop it or short circuit 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 97 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 Pus...

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

Page 119: ...d other important benefits Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted using the Windows Explorer You may retrieve these files until you empty the 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 Wind...

Page 120: ... and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Windows XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system Programs documents and other data are held in files These files can be grouped tog...

Page 121: ...moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the TouchPad and control buttons in tandem 1 Using the TouchPad move the pointer to the Start button then click the primary button usually the left to open the Start menu 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 functi...

Page 122: ...TouchPad to move the pointer to the Start button Click Start and select My Computer The My Computer window appears Sample My Computer window 6 Now click the Close button in the upper right corner of this 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 Clear ...

Page 123: ...primary button use the TouchPad to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop s four edges 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bott...

Page 124: ...a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself But you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window 1 Click Start then double click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 On the View menu point to Toolbars then click Address Bar if it is not checked The operating system displays the address bar...

Page 125: ...ck the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 2 Click New then click Text Document The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted 3 To give your document a meaningful name type My New Doc txt and press Enter 4 Double click the My New Doc icon The operating system opens the new...

Page 126: ...lder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet In this case a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet The operating system stores documents and programs in folders It even stores other folders in folders In this lesson you will create a folder in which to store your new document 1 Move the pointer to an empty ...

Page 127: ...ble click the folder icon A window opens and displays the contents of the folder 7 Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs Lesson 6 Starting programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are bui...

Page 128: ... window 3 To open the second program click Start then click All Programs 4 Point to Accessories then click Windows Explorer The operating system opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk ...

Page 129: ...window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by alternately clicking each button Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter you now have a screen with several program windows open You can organize these windows by resizing and reposition...

Page 130: ...ll windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Windows Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window 2 Cl...

Page 131: ...ws 1 Click the Restore Down button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore Down button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the pointer to the right hand edge of the Paint window The pointer changes to...

Page 132: ...ndows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs Experiment with different sizes and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work Sample Windows Explorer windows At this point you have two programs open on the desktop The next lesson shows you how to close them Lesson 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to cl...

Page 133: ...rogram 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 create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two Windows accessories Calculator and Character Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the...

Page 134: ...ype 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 know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then point to Search ...

Page 135: ... 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 136: ...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 137: ...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 138: ... 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 139: ...tton then click Adjust Date and Time or double click the time display 4 Click the Date Time tab and set the 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 fo...

Page 140: ...objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears But it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial Each ...

Page 141: ...s tutorial you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore Down The operating system restores the object to the place fro...

Page 142: ...n Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the stat...

Page 143: ...he Help and Support features in Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support Center The Windows XP operating system has a Help and Support facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The operating system opens the Help and Support Ce...

Page 144: ...he letter p the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them Creating pictures using Paint looks promising 4 Double click Creating pictures using Paint Help opens a topic screen that gives a brief description of how to draw pictures including an icon to start the Paint program Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the P...

Page 145: ... Tutorials collection is a good place to start If you are not familiar with the Windows XP operating system start with Windows XP Preview Learning about the benefits of Windows XP features is a helpful introduction to the new features in the Windows XP operating system Sample Windows XP Tours and tutorials window To start a Windows XP tour or tutorial 1 Click Start then Help and Support 2 Click Wh...

Page 146: ...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 Shut Down The Turn off computer dialog box appears 2 Click Shut Down The computer shuts down There are other ways to shut down y...

Page 147: ... computer using either your computer s keyboard mouse or the remote control With the Media Center you can Watch TV or a DVD movie Automatically record TV shows Pause rewind and fast forward TV programs using the Media Center time shifting feature Watch an instant replay Play back your digital videos View your digital pictures or play them as a slide show Browse select and play music CDs and DVD mo...

Page 148: ...apability meaning you can connect it to a television and view the computer image on the television To connect your computer to a TV you need an external TV tuner and a audio video cable The type of cable depends on your TV To connect a TV to the computer 1 Turn off the computer TV Tuner connections 2 Connect the AC adapter to the external TV tuner DC IN DC IN Coaxial Power indicator USB connector ...

Page 149: ...is a small device that connects to the computer and allows the remote control to work with the Media Center programs If you have a cable TV set top box satellite or other set top box that controls your TV signal connect the remote sensor control cable to the remote sensor and position the end of it over the remote receiver on your cable box 1 Connect the IR transfer cable to the port on the IR rec...

Page 150: ...lows 1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your TV cable wall or set top box into the coaxial connector on the external TV tuner on the computer and carefully tighten it Location of the coaxial connector 2 Turn on the TV and select the TV IN video source refer to your TV set reference manual as necessary 3 Select the signal source for TV in the Media Center program settings refer to Changin...

Page 151: ...t included 2 Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs 3 Connect one of the coaxial cables to the VCR input and the other end to the TV connector on the back of the PC Sample wall to VCR to TV setup TV In TV In Coaxial cable Remote sensor control cable Remote sensor Existing setup Add the notebook with a splitter Wall Cable Wall Cable Set top box satellite In Set top box satellite In Set ...

Page 152: ...here you can test your remote control and configure your Internet connection TV signal and Television Program Guide To complete the setup procedure you need to Be logged on as an administrator For more information refer to your Microsoft Help Have an Internet connection to download your television ser vice provider s program guide Know your ZIP Code Provide the name of your television service prov...

Page 153: ...en prompts When the wizard finishes the Media Center main window displays You can run Media Center side by side with other Windows software programs It s possible to browse through your pictures watch videos play music and even record TV while using other Windows programs Simply resize the Media Center windows as you would any other window For more information refer to your Windows Help NOTE ...

Page 154: ...uick click of the mouse or using your remote control you can Watch or record TV programs Listen to music Display your digital photos Watch your own digital movies Watch a DVD movie Change your Media Center Settings When enjoying the Media Center use the icons on the Title Bar to return to the Media Center main screen go back to the previous screen or to display the Media Center s online help Sampl...

Page 155: ...r your selection If you have media playing such as music or a television program it displays in an inset window in the lower left corner To switch from watching your media in the inset window to watching it in full screen mode use the arrows on the remote control to select it and then press OK Remote Control For Media Center You can use your remote control with Media Center to play CDs DVDs and vi...

Page 156: ...f standby mode The remote control can send a strong signal to the remote sensor from within a range of about 26 feet and from an angle of about 45 degrees Remote Control Buttons Overview The Remote Control The remote control has the following buttons functions Standby OK My Music Record REW Guide Skip FWD Stop Pause Back Arrow buttons Live TV Volume Clear My TV My Pictures My Video Play Replay DVD...

Page 157: ...media forward 30 seconds for videos and live TV one music track or one DVD chapter Start Opens Media Center to the main window Back Displays the previous window Guide Opens the Television Program Guide to display available TV channels and programs to watch and record Arrow buttons Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows OK Selects the desired action or window option It acts like t...

Page 158: ...xt box Clear Deletes the current selection and acts like a backspace key on a keyboard Enter Selects the desired action or window option Remote Control Button Groups Use your remote control to navigate all the Media Center windows Your remote control includes four major groups of controls Standby and Direct Access The Standby button places the computer in and out of standby reduced power mode The ...

Page 159: ...d TV programs are stored From this window you can search for and play back a recorded show Music opens the My Music window where you can play music CDs and your music files Pictures opens the My Pictures window where you can search for sort and view pictures and slide shows that are stored in the My Pictures or the Shared Pictures folder in Windows Explorer Video opens the My Videos window where y...

Page 160: ...ease the rewinding speed Pressing the REW button Moves the picture slide show backward to the previous picture Moves the video backward Moves live TV program to the beginning of the 30 minute pause buffer Use Record to record TV programs The Record button works only when My TV is used to play a TV show It is inactive when other media is playing While watching live TV or in the Guide you can press ...

Page 161: ...ote control at the remote sensor The remote sensor should be located near your monitor or in a convenient place Make sure there is nothing blocking the path between your remote control and the remote sensor 2 Press the Start button to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window Use the arrow keys on the remote control to select an item and then press OK to select an option and ...

Page 162: ...recordings for you and give advanced warning if there are any recording conflicts Create a recorded TV library Search for TV shows to watch or record using the Television Program Guide Quickly check which TV shows you have scheduled to record Search for TV shows by title keyword or category Sample MY TV screen To watch a television program 1 Press the TV button on the remote control The last chann...

Page 163: ...and channels available from your television service provider The TV Guide displays the channel and network as well as the show title and scheduled time block The number of days displayed depends on your television service provider By selecting a program title a detailed description of the program appears at the bottom of the window You can have Media Center automatically connect to the Internet an...

Page 164: ... channels available for viewing Use the remote control CH PG keys to scroll the listing To view a program double click it or select it with the remote control and click OK If the desired program is currently playing the inset window will maximize and the program will play Watching a Recorded TV Program Recorded TV is the storage place for all your recorded programs In the Recorded TV window you ca...

Page 165: ...K on the remote control Select the option to change and then press OK again Using the arrow buttons select the recorded program you want to watch and then press the OK button on the remote control to begin watching the program Searching for a TV Program You can search the TV Guide to find a TV program by entering a title keyword or by selecting a category using your remote control To search for a ...

Page 166: ...n press OK Sample Searching for a TV program screen Recording TV The Media Center allows you to record TV programs for later viewing You can record the show you are watching or you can record another or future show or series from the Guide the Search or the Settings window in My TV To record a TV show you are currently watching just press the Record button on the remote control once The Record ico...

Page 167: ...t is resolved Recording TV tips If you are watching live TV during a scheduled recording time you can watch only the show being recorded If you change channels the recording stops If you go to another area in the Media Center the TV channel you last selected will be displayed in the inset window at the bottom of the window When scheduling a recording in the TV Guide you can press the Record button...

Page 168: ...the arrow buttons on the remote control to find the show you want to record select the show and then press OK You can also press the numeric buttons on the remote control to go directly to a channel Press the right arrow button in the Guide to select a show that will be broadcast in the future 3 Select Record in the window and press OK on the remote control to record the show The Record icon appea...

Page 169: ...ecord select the show and then press OK 4 Select Record or Record Series in the window and then press OK The recording icon for a single program or the recording icon for a series appears next to the show in the Guide 5 Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window If there is a recording conflict the Media Center displays a message and allows you to select which show you want ...

Page 170: ... recording Enter letters by using the numeric keypad on the remote to name the recording and then select Save 7 Select Record to schedule the manual TV recording and return to the Recorded TV menu Changing Your Settings The Media Center Settings option allows you to Change settings for your television service provider Change settings for your Internet Service Provider Manually update the My TV Tel...

Page 171: ...cording The TV Guide The TV Signal Adjust display settings Audio settings To make a change click on the desired setting Changing recording priorities If Media Center encounters a recording conflict between two series then Media Center uses the series priorities list to decide which show to record You can place the series you most want recorded high on the series priorities list to help ensure it i...

Page 172: ...CDs You can use Windows Media Player to create your music library and then use Media Center to find and play your music using your remote control You can store your music files in the My Music folder or in other folders on your hard drive however you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player Library for Media Center to be able to find and play them In My Music you can Play music CDs You ...

Page 173: ...Click Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player 2 Click the Media Library tab on the side of the window The first time you select Media Library a message tells you that Windows Media Player needs to search your computer for your music files 3 Click Yes Windows Media Player searches for all available audio media and places them in the Media Library 4 To add files from a CD to your Me...

Page 174: ...elete a file from the Windows Media Player Library select the music file right click the mouse and then select Delete from Library Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library You can place all your music files into the My Music folder or into other folders on your hard drive however you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player Library for Media Center to be able to...

Page 175: ...c Files When you first open the Media Center and open the My Music window you may not find any music files listed unless there is a music CD in your CD drive or unless you have already added audio files to your Windows Media Player Library If you don t have any music files listed you need to add music files to the Windows Media Player Library and then restart Media Center to play your music files ...

Page 176: ...ic After you have added and organized files in Windows Media Player Library you can browse through your music files in the My Music window You can search for music files by album title artist song title or music genre You can also use the search feature to quickly find a specific song album or artist To find a music file 1 In the My Music window select Albums Artists Playlists View Songs or Genres...

Page 177: ...n select it from the View Song list or from the Album Artist and Genre lists You can also play a single song from a playlist as follows 1 In the My Music window select View Songs The list displays all the songs in your media library 2 Use the arrow buttons to select a song and then press OK or Play on the remote control to play it 3 Use the controls at the bottom of the screen to Stop or Pause the...

Page 178: ...bum and then press OK on the remote control You can also select Shuffle to rearrange the music tracks on the album Play to play the album selected The Now Playing window opens and the album starts playing 4 In the Play window select a song and press OK on the remote control You can also select View Song to view cover art and play one track View Tracks to view a list of all tracks on the album Shuf...

Page 179: ...t 1 Click Start on the taskbar and select Windows Media Player 2 Select Media Library 3 Click New playlist in the toolbar type in a name for your playlist and then click OK Your new playlist should appear under the My Playlists area of the Media Player window 4 In the Media Library select the music file that you want to add to your playlist 5 Click Add to playlist in the toolbar and then select yo...

Page 180: ...e View and scroll through pictures that are in the My Pictures folder by using your remote control or your keyboard and mouse Sample My Pictures screen After you organize your pictures in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer open Media Center to view your pictures 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to open the Media Center Start menu 2 Select My Pictures The right side of the win...

Page 181: ...t My Pictures 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select the folder of pictures you want to view as a slide show and then press OK 4 Use the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to go to the next or the previous picture manually or use the arrow buttons to select Play slide show and then press OK to display your pictures automatically If you do not select the pictures yo...

Page 182: ...play back all of your digital video files using the remote control or the keyboard and mouse Sort videos by name or date View your videos in full screen mode or from an inset window in Media Center Sample My Videos screen Organizing Your Videos When you attach a digital video camera to your PC Windows asks you how you want to capture your video You can choose from various software programs to capt...

Page 183: ...k the Shared Video folder You can add delete edit rename and organize your video files into folders you create in the Shared Video folder Your videos can now be played in Media Center Playing Digital Videos After you organize your videos in the My Videos or Shared Videos folder in Windows Explorer open Media Center to watch your videos 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to open the Med...

Page 184: ...xit full screen mode and return to the previous window Sorting Videos To organize your videos by date or by name 1 On the Media Center Start menu select My Videos or Shared Video 2 If your videos are organized within other folders use the arrow buttons to select the folder you want to sort and then press OK If you don t select a folder the Media Center sorts all the files and folders 3 Select Sort...

Page 185: ... mouse to select the DVD menu items and control the DVD movie playback 4 Press Stop on the remote control to stop playing the DVD 5 To change the window size move the mouse and click the Resize button on the taskbar of the DVD window Sample Play DVD screen Stopping a DVD Movie 1 Press the Stop button on the remote control to stop the movie 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an...

Page 186: ...Playing a DVD movie already in your drive If you already have a DVD movie in your drive but you have been doing other things in Media Center or in other programs from your desktop you can play the DVD by 1 Press the Start button on the remote control 2 Select Play DVD The DVD movie begins playing in full screen mode Changing the Media Center Settings In the Media Center Settings window you can cha...

Page 187: ... up by the administrator These settings are Parental Control sets up rating permissions for TV viewing This setting requires the administrator to use a separate password This option may not be available with your model Set up Internet connection sets up Internet connection Guide sets up channel mapping for the Television Program Guide which enables your computer to download the correct guide from ...

Page 188: ...t menu select Settings You may need to select the scroll arrows in the Start menu to view Settings 2 In the Settings window select General 3 In the General window do one of the following Select Appearance to turn transition animations or notifications on or off Use the arrow buttons to select the item to change and then press OK on the remote control Select OK in the window and then press OK again...

Page 189: ...mation about your version of Media Center 4 Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the main Settings window Changing TV Recorder Settings The TV Recorder settings allow you to control your recording priorities and options in Media Center 1 In the Media Center Start menu select Settings 2 Select TV 3 Select Recorder Select History to check a list of scheduled recordings delete sch...

Page 190: ... performance You may need to free up storage space to record more programs or to optimize the PC s performance To increase disk space you can Delete recorded shows from the Recorded TV window For more information refer to the My TV chapter Increase the percentage of hard disk space available for recorded TV shows in Default Settings Select between 5 and 90 percent The default is set at 75 percent ...

Page 191: ... the TV settings menu select Guide Select Customize to show or hide channels that appear in the Guide To show a channel place a check mark next to the channel To hide a channel clear the check mark by selecting it Select Change lineup to change the network and Guide information for channels to display correctly Select Get Guide data to manually update the Television Program Guide from the Internet...

Page 192: ...on the remote control to enter your password 4 Select DVD Ratings 5 Use the arrow buttons to select Turn on movie blocking and then press OK 6 Use the arrow buttons to select Block unrated movies and then press OK 7 Use the arrow buttons to select the or area Press the OK button on the remote control to scroll through the movie rating levels When you find the one you want use the arrow buttons to ...

Page 193: ...ct closed captioning Closed captioning displays the TV s spoken audio in text format for those who are unable to hear the audio To select closed captioning 1 In the Media Center Start menu select My TV 2 Select Settings 3 Select Audio 4 Use the arrow buttons to select the or buttons Press OK on the remote control to scroll through the choices available Audio If you select Secondary Audio Program S...

Page 194: ... 2 In the Settings window select Pictures 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an option Select the or button and then press the OK button on the remote control to increase or decrease the transition time Select OK in the Settings window and then press OK on the remote control to enter the setting and go back to the Settings window Select the check icon and then press the OK but...

Page 195: ... 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 196: ...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 197: ...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 198: ...ng system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can make it so that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options yo...

Page 199: ...g box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in th...

Page 200: ...y one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Sample toolbar locations Address bar Standard buttons ...

Page 201: ...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 202: ...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 203: ... 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 204: ...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 205: ...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 206: ...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 207: ...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 208: ...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 209: ...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 210: ...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 211: ... 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 254 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 212: ...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 213: ...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 214: ...ase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard Your computer has a single PC Card slot and supports Type II 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 t...

Page 215: ... the documentation that comes with the card to 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...

Page 216: ...e 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 To remove the PC Card press the slot s eject button 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 sw...

Page 217: ...k card while you are connected to a network Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it See Removing PC Cards on page 216 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 Hiber...

Page 218: ...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 219: ...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 Shut down ...

Page 220: ...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 221: ... 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 224 The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer w...

Page 222: ... 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 223: ...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 224: ...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 225: ...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 226: ... Checking device properties on page 227 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 227: ...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 228: ... 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 229: ...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 230: ...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 231: ... 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 232: ...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 233: ...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 234: ...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 235: ...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 236: ...d the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA comp...

Page 237: ...ocumentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the ma...

Page 238: ...ted as PCMCIA adapter The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties 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...

Page 239: ...your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller 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 ca...

Page 240: ...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 241: ... 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 242: ...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 243: ...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 244: ...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...

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Page 249: ...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 250: ...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 251: ...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 252: ...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 253: ...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 97 ...

Page 254: ... 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 255: ...s 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 for systems with Wi Fi only The wireless modes are Wi Fi enabled This enables the Wi Fi module Wi Fi disabled This disables the Wi Fi module Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling t...

Page 256: ...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 257: ...gs utility is used to enable and disable any of the wired wireless and 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 261 Profile Settings The Profiles utility is used to enable a faster and more efficient...

Page 258: ...e Quick Connect For more information see Quick Connect on page 264 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 options in ConfigFree For more information see ...

Page 259: ... 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 260: ... WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy key settings if applicable also display 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 example if the conn...

Page 261: ... screen automatically 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 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 262: ...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 263: ...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 265 Internet Options The Internet Options button op...

Page 264: ...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 265: ...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 266 Auto Switch SSID If your notebook computer is connected t...

Page 266: ...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 267: ...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 268: ...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 269: ...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 270: ...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 271: ... 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 272: ... 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 273: ...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 274: ...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 275: ...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 276: ...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 277: ...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 278: ...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 279: ... 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 280: ... 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 281: ...oad 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 user...

Page 282: ...itoring power 107 not charging 229 power usage mode 251 removing 111 RTC real time clock 104 106 battery cover 46 latch 46 buttons CD Player 89 CD DVD control 43 DVD ROM or multi function drive eject 84 Internet 42 43 one touch TV out 42 PC Card eject 40 power 42 Start 119 TOSHIBA Console 42 C calculator 133 caps lock light 44 Card and Socket Services 214 CD and DVDs caring for 91 viewing contents...

Page 283: ...isk or disk error message 221 placement 48 protection 47 running on battery power 103 setting up 53 63 transferring information 205 turning off 98 100 146 turning on 59 using at the office 202 214 warning resume failure message 221 work area 47 computing tips 75 connecting external monitor 202 214 external speakers 213 modem 92 mouse 66 power cable 57 to a network 92 USB mouse 66 conserving batter...

Page 284: ...es 115 DMA Direct Memory Access 225 double click 61 downloading 209 DVD ROM or multi function drive can t access disc 235 control buttons 84 eject button 84 inserting a disc 86 inserting discs 87 removing 90 removing a disc 90 DVD ROM multi function drive light 44 E email 209 energy saving features 103 environmental considerations 48 49 ergonomics lighting 50 posture 49 seating guidelines 49 work ...

Page 285: ...ng 214 precautions 217 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 207 I icon 119 desktop 119 moving to desktop 119 naming 126 safety 34 indicator panel keyboard 44 inserting CDs and DVDs 87 PC Cards 215 installing main battery 111 interference statement 13 Internal External mode 233 Internet 207 bookmarked site not found 223 button 42 43 chat rooms 209 connecting to 206 news groups 209 overview 207 slow con...

Page 286: ... minimizing 130 modem determining COM port 203 port 39 92 problem solving 241 resetting port to default settings 203 upgrading 203 modem using 92 monitor connecting 202 214 not working 231 port 39 mouse connecting 66 moving the computer 73 My Computer 121 122 N network connecting to 92 dial up connection 93 New Folder icon 126 new text document 125 Notepad 126 numeric mode light 45 O object proper...

Page 287: ... battery not charging 229 can t access disc 235 changing display properties 232 checking device properties 227 compact discs not running correctly 235 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 238 computer will not power up 221 contacting Toshiba 243 244 corrupted damaged data files 234 Device Manager 226 disabling a device 227 disk drive is slow 234 display is blank 231 DVD ROM or multi function drive...

Page 288: ...rties 137 R recharging main battery 105 RTC battery 106 recording adjusting quality 213 sounds 211 Recovery CD 35 Recycle Bin 119 140 removing CDs and DVDs 90 main battery 111 PC Cards 216 resizing windows 129 131 restarting from Hibernate 99 restarting from Standby 101 restarting from Turn Off 97 RTC real time clock battery 104 runningthecomputeronbatterypower 103 S safety computer 116 disposing ...

Page 289: ...lbars displaying in a window 201 Toshiba Forum 244 Internet Web sites 245 online services 244 Toshiba Accessories information 35 36 63 73 92 104 TOSHIBA Console button 42 TouchPad 43 using 121 using with control buttons 121 transferring files 205 transferring information between computers 205 traveling tips 116 Turn Off restarting from 97 using 98 100 turning computer on off 42 59 98 100 turning o...

Page 290: ...changing the screen saver 137 closing programs 133 creating a new folder 126 creating a text file 125 creating shortcuts 133 desktop 118 Help 143 224 problem solving 222 Recycle Bin 140 removing objects 140 resizingormovingwindows 130 131 special features 195 starting programs 127 System Restore 142 tours and tutorials 145 Turn Off 146 Web Tutorial 124 wireless antenna indicator 44 on off switch 4...

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