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Toshiba TE2100 Series, User Manual

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Mobile Computing

Conserving power

Conserving power

How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using 
the computer depends on a number of factors, such as:

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How the computer is configured.

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How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, and 
diskette drives, or other optional devices.

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Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low 
temperatures.

There are various ways in which you can conserve power and 
extend the operating time of your battery:

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Enable Standby or Hibernation, which saves power when you 
turn off the computer and turn it back on again.

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Use Toshiba’s power-saving options.

These power-saving options control the way in which the 
computer is configured. By using them, you can greatly increase 
the length of time you can use the computer before you need to 
recharge the battery.

Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage 
modes. Using one of these modes lets you choose between 
maximum power savings and peak system performance. You may 
also set individual power-saving options to suit your own needs.

The following sections describe how to choose a power usage 
mode and discuss each power-saving option.

Summary of Contents for TE2100 Series

Page 1: ...uide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 195 of this guide TOSHIBA C6612 1002M2 ...

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

Page 3: ...mits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is n...

Page 4: ...y Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine CA...

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

Page 6: ...oftware 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 network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the...

Page 7: ...d to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The stan...

Page 8: ...ation 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 or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authoriz...

Page 9: ...n the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the l...

Page 10: ...es for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig 1 Caution Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig 1 CD ROM DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW safety instructions The CD ROM DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever ...

Page 11: ...e to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior writ...

Page 12: ...FORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS ...

Page 13: ...ion Intel andPentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademarkof Intel Corporation LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Sound Blaster Pro is a registered trademark of Creative Labs Inc Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance Yamaha is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation Dolby Manufactured...

Page 14: ... product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org ...

Page 15: ...er 2 Finding Your Way Around 27 Making sure you have everything 27 Front with the display panel closed 28 Back with rear panel closed 29 Back with rear panel open 30 Right side 31 Left side 31 Underside 33 Keyboard and display features 34 Front with the display panel open 34 Indicator panel lights 36 Keyboard indicator panel lights 37 ...

Page 16: ...nel 52 Chapter 4 Connecting Other External Devices 53 Using external display devices 53 Connecting the display device 54 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 55 Adjusting the quality of the external display 56 Video limitations 56 Using an external keyboard 57 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key 58 Using a mouse 58 Setting up a PS 2 mouse with the AccuPoint II 58...

Page 17: ...ing the keyboard 79 Character keys 79 Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard 79 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 80 Function keys 80 Windows special keys 81 Overlay keys 81 Using the AccuPoint II pointing device 83 Starting a program 84 Starting a program from the Start menu 85 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 85 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 86 Saving your work 87 Printing you...

Page 18: ...g 109 Toshiba s energy saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Charging the batteries 111 Monitoring battery power 112 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 114 Changing batteries 115 Taking care of your battery 117 Safety precautions 117 Maximizing battery life 118 Disposing of used batteries 119 Conserving power 120 Power usage modes in Windows XP Profess...

Page 19: ... Connecting to the Internet 133 Surfing the Internet 134 Internet features 135 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 135 Exploring audio features 136 Playing an audio CD 136 Playing CDs using Auto Run 137 Creating a CD 137 Recording sounds 138 Using external speakers or headphones 139 Playing DVDs 140 Using the WinDVD toolbar 141 Using the WinDVD status bar 142 Using the WinDVD control...

Page 20: ...ecting external optional devices 160 Using an external keyboard 161 Using a mouse 161 Connecting a serial mouse 161 Connecting a USB mouse 162 Connecting a PS 2 mouse 162 Using a printer 164 Connecting a parallel printer 165 Setting up your printer 165 Using an external monitor 169 Connecting the display device 169 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 171 Adjusting the qualit...

Page 21: ...mizing Your Computer 182 Network 182 Security 182 Power Management 183 Slim SelectBay and Docking 186 Mobile Extension Service 186 Slim SelectBay Service 186 Toshiba Hardware Setup 187 Toshiba Power Saver utility 189 Enabling Hibernation 190 Setting user passwords 190 Using an instant password 191 Setting a user password 191 Disabling a user password 192 Using a supervisor password 192 Setting a s...

Page 22: ...n your own 202 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 203 Memory problems 205 Power and the batteries 205 Keyboard problems 207 Display problems 207 Disk drive problems 209 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive problems 212 Sound system problems 220 PC Card problems 220 Printer problems 223 Modem problems 224 Develop good computing habits 225 If you need further assistance 227 Before you call 227 Contactin...

Page 23: ...ost demanding computing tasks from any location You will find your operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional already installed on your computer Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of ...

Page 24: ...tions have been classified according to the seriousness of risk the following icons highlight these instructions DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTION T...

Page 25: ...puter comes with the following documentation in addition to this user s guide An electronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or 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 CDs Toshiba accessories information which lists accessories available ...

Page 26: ...ons Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at Toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 195 ...

Page 27: ...of the computer Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else consult the Quick Start card shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your authorized Toshiba representative or your network administrator immediately For additional help see If Something Goes Wrong on page 195 ...

Page 28: ...rared port provides a cable free connection for transferring data between your computer and another device such as a printer or another computer that has a compatible infrared port The headphone jack allows you to connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers to the computer Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal ...

Page 29: ...vide a connection for USB peripherals USB is a single cabling and connection standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 mega bits per second Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices a diskette drive and a video camera USB allows hot swapping of peripherals which means that components may be plugged and unplugged while the computer is on DEFINITION USB is a peripheral ex...

Page 30: ... you connect an external monitor or projector Parallel port Lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device Modem port Lets you connect the computer s internal modem directly to a conventional telephone line The Network port RJ45 jack provides access to a LAN via standard Ethernet network cable Serial port Lets you connect a serial mouse serial printer or other serial device RGB monit...

Page 31: ...our software Video out port Lets you connect your computer to an external video device such as a standard television set The security lock slot allows you to attach the optional Port Noteworthy Computer Lock cable to the computer to secure it to a large heavy object such as your desk Speaker HDD bay cover Speaker Video out port PC Card slots PC Card ejection buttons PC Card lock Security lock slot...

Page 32: ...e II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card For more information see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 71 CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the PC Card slots A pin or similar object that accidentally gets into a slot can damage the computer s circuitry The PC Card eject buttons allow easy removal of PC Cards Slim SelectBay Lets you use one of several possible Slim SelectBay modules The DVD ROM d...

Page 33: ...ay release Keeps the Slim SelectBay module secure in its compartment Memory module Lets you add more memory to your computer For more information see Adding memory on page 63 Slim SelectBay slot The slot holds one of several interchangeabledevices which offerexceptionalsystemflexibility For more information see Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 67 PC Card lock Keeps the PC Cards secure in their...

Page 34: ...ion on expanding your computer s memory see Adding memory on page 63 Keyboard and display features Front with the display panel open To view the front of the computer with the display panel open 1 Locate the display latch on the front of the computer Releasing the display latch 2 Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Opening the display panel ...

Page 35: ...ed to turn on power to the computer For more information see Turning on the computer on page 48 Screen The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images Keyboard The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full sizekeyboard It has several built in hot key functions that Screen AccuPoint II AccuPoint II buttons indicator panel indicator panel Keyboar...

Page 36: ...ver having to remove your hands from the keyboard The AccuPoint II buttons Primary and Secondary work with the AccuPoint II pointing device For further information see Setting up your software on page 50 System indicator panel These lights provide status information about various system functions See the following section for a description of each panel light Indicator panel lights This panel is l...

Page 37: ...ently in use Slim SelectBay indicator light Indicates the status of a secondary battery in the Slim SelectBay if installed Glows amber when the battery is charging Glows green when the battery is fully charged Does not glow if there is no battery in the Slim SelectBay Wireless indicator light Glows to indicate that wireless device is currently in use Keyboard indicator panel lights The keyboard in...

Page 38: ...r printed on the right front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the overlay to type numeric data on page 82 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 caps lock key does not affect the number and symbol keys ...

Page 39: ...ons This section provides guidelines for setting up your computing environment Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to give adequate ventilation otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime oper...

Page 40: ...ture or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Operate the computer within a temperature range of 41 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit 5 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius and 20 percent to 80 percent non condensing humidity Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time...

Page 41: ...ht and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching If you use an external monitor the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level If you use a paper holder set it at the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distrib...

Page 42: ...ry use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbowsform approximately90 degreeang...

Page 43: ...ove circulation Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent short breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more ef...

Page 44: ... Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or cause your computer to malfunction CAUTION Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even if only one is used extensively Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation ...

Page 45: ... to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting to a power source on page 46 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must be connected to the Internet using a modem or LAN Before adding any of these devices to the computer be sure to complete Setting up your software on page 50 After setting up your computer you may want to Add more memory Co...

Page 46: ...age your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet To connect the computer to an external power source 1 Connect the socket end of the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Connect the DC OUT end of the AC adapter cable to t...

Page 47: ...ring charging either the battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack See If Something Goes Wrong on page 195 for troubleshooting information DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power ca...

Page 48: ...ng the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery Turning on the computer The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right 2 Lift the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the po...

Page 49: ...stem indicator panel glows green about one second Turning on the power For the meaning of each light on the system indicator panel see Indicator panel lights on page 36 4 The preinstalled operating system will load automatically CAUTION When you turn on the computer for the first time don t turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely ...

Page 50: ...bout your computer NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line or the Internet via a Local Area Network 5 Set the correct date time and time zone for your computer and click Next Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba To register your computer with Toshiba you may either click on the desktop icon to do so elec...

Page 51: ... the computer If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you will automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connecte...

Page 52: ...p dust and dirt out of the computer If you close the computer while it is still on these actions will occur If you have the LCD power saver feature set the LCD panel will automatically turn off until you open it again If you have an action feature set the computer will perform either Nothing Standby or Hibernate see Enabling Hibernation on page 190 ...

Page 53: ...pes of external display devices to one of two available video ports A television via the video out composite port A video display device such as a video projection unit via the video out composite port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port Before connecting a television video projector monitor or other display device configure your computer for the type of device you re connect...

Page 54: ... the video out port you ll need to purchase a composite video cable For the best video quality always use a properly shielded cable HINT Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet approximately 6 meters Using a poor quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy picture poor color ghosting video noise or loss of video Connecting to the video out composite port NOTE Video cables are not i...

Page 55: ... the RGB port on the back of the computer 2 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external device 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 55 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ve connected an...

Page 56: ...in the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must su...

Page 57: ...set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The PS 2 port supports any PS 2 compatible keyboard NOTE If you connect a PS 2 keyboard to the computer while it is in Standby mode you will not be able to use the keyboard when you turn the computer on C...

Page 58: ...ion about Hardware Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 187 Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in pointing device the AccuPoint II You can use a serial mouse or a PS 2 compatible mouse A serial mouse disables the AccuPoint II A PS 2 compatible mouse allows you to have the AccuPoint II active at the same time Setting up a PS 2 mouse with the AccuPoint II W...

Page 59: ...l printer NOTE You must supply the proper printer cable If one did not come with your printer you may purchase one from an electronics or computer store If your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable CAUTION Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not ...

Page 60: ...to the printer and to the computer s parallel port Use the printer cable illustration as a connection guide Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 3 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet 4 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 89 To the computer To the p...

Page 61: ... drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes An external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the USB ports Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive ...

Page 62: ...g the microphone cord into the microphone jack 3 Turn on the microphone For more information see Recording sounds on page 138 Using an expansion device The expansion port allows you to connect your computer to an expansion device which is an excellent investment if you re using your computer both in and out of the office When you return to your desk you probably want to connect to your network pri...

Page 63: ...emory is added or original memory replaced it is recommended that you use only compatible memory In the event original memory is replaced with invalid memory the system will beep and will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check A message may display If this occurs remove the invalid memory and return your machine back to its original configuration or contact Toshiba s support center at 800 457 7777 ...

Page 64: ...down your computer completely using the Shut Down command See Powering down the computer on page 99 2 Unplug the computer CAUTION Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected 4 Turn the computer upside down 5 Locate and remove the screws that hold the cover plate in place an...

Page 65: ...to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer 6 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 7 Insert the memory module in the slot and gently press it down into place The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the module Inserting the memory module into the slot 8 Replace the cover plate and the screws 9 Turn the computer over and restart it Wh...

Page 66: ...talling a memory module to shut down the computer and open the memory module cover 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops partially out of the slot Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot 4 Replace the cover plate and screws 5 Turn the computer over and restart it ...

Page 67: ...CD RW drive A writable rewritable drive DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive with both CD RW and DVD drive Secondary battery Secondary hard disk drive HDD HINT Items from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshibaaccessories com Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay NOTE Use caution when lif...

Page 68: ...nt of the computer Unlatching the Slim SelectBay 3 Slide the module out of the computer Sliding the module out If you are removing the weight saver retain it for transporting the computer when no other module is installed in the Slim SelectBay Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay To install a module into the Slim SelectBay simply slide the module all the way into the Slim SelectBay ...

Page 69: ...nto the select bay module To change the internal hard drive 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command See Powering down the computer on page 99 2 Unplug the computer 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected 4 Turn the computer upside down 5 Remove the screw on the hard drive cover Removing the hard drive cover screw 6 Lift the hard drive bay cov...

Page 70: ... hard drive from the computer 8 Install the new hard drive by sliding it into the hard drive bay and pressing it firmly until it locks Do not force the drive into the computer Inserting the new hard disk drive 9 Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the screw removed in step 5 above ...

Page 71: ...uter Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself Before you insert a PC Card refer to 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 t...

Page 72: ...either the upper or lower part of the slot Inserting a PC Card 4 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position 5 To lock the PC Card in its slot turn the computer over and locate the PC Card lock remove the retaining screw slide the lock into the locked position and replace the screw Lockin...

Page 73: ...ocate the PC Card ejection button that corresponds to the slot in which your PC Card is installed The top tab releases a card in the upper slot The bottom tab releases a card in the lower slot 3 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it and push it in to remove the PC Card Press the PC card ejection button once to extend it The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 4 Grasp the edges of the ...

Page 74: ...r to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help Connecting your modem to a telephone line Your computer comes with a built in modem that can be connected to a standard voice grade telephone line The modem allows you to Access the Internet Communicatewithyouroffice slocalarea network LAN or a larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific ...

Page 75: ...ck allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the modem port on the back of the computer Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ11 wall jack Connecting to a wall jack CAUTION The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Don t connect the modem to a digital te...

Page 76: ... send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet HINT If you re using a telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before connecting through the modem Call Waiting interrupts transmission For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 127 ...

Page 77: ...to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 87 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See yo...

Page 78: ...eive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Don t turn off the computer if a drive indicator 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 Before turning off the computer use the Turn Off Computer command or Standby comman...

Page 79: ... just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing ke...

Page 80: ...nter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard The function keys F1 t...

Page 81: ...unction as the secondary mouse or AccuPoint II button Overlay keys The keys with gray 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 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Numeric and cursor control overlay Application key Start key U I O P J K L M 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 7 8 9 7 8 9 I...

Page 82: ...when the numeric overlay is on Press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control overlay keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor ...

Page 83: ...int II pointing device Together with the primary and secondary AccuPoint II buttons it provides the same functionality as a mouse it enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen AccuPoint II pointing system HINT If you would rather use a mouse or trackball you can connect one to the computer s serial port USB port or PS 2 port For information see Using a mouse on page 161 To mo...

Page 84: ...ther it uses the right mouse button For more information on programming buttons and keys see Fn esse on page 176 The small left button performs the Internet Back button The small right button performs the Universal scroll Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer o...

Page 85: ...Accessories The Accessories menu is displayed 3 Click the program in this example Wordpad Wordpad opens To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the Programs menu you can start it from Windows Explorer Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer s contents as a hierarc...

Page 86: ...older 6 In the left part of the window click Windows XP 7 Click Accessories Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window 8 In the right part of the window double click Wordpad The operating system opens Wordpad To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from the Run dialog box Thi...

Page 87: ... right of the text box and select the command line from the drop down list Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive or a diskette This is an important aspect of computing TECHNICAL NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Standby command in case the main battery discharges before you return to work Saving documents is quick and easy so it is a ...

Page 88: ... drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name then click Save HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name The Windows XP Professional operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters the names can include spaces Some applications still require MS DOS file names...

Page 89: ...c extension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Using a printer on page 164 HINT You only need to set up the print...

Page 90: ... to print 4 Click Print Using a compact disc drive Your TE2100 Series computer may have a CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM or DVD CD RW multi function drive If a CD ROM or DVD ROM drive is not currently installed in the Slim SelectBay follow the instructions in Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 67 HINT Your DVD ROM drive is set to play Region 1 North America DVD ROMs ...

Page 91: ... is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer ...

Page 92: ...rive about 1 inch HINT The drive won t open if the computer s power is off 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open The drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CDs and DVDs on page 94 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up ...

Page 93: ...nd edge Don t touch the surface of the disc Do not stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION If you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact your Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it...

Page 94: ...tective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it To remove a compact disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original contain...

Page 95: ... check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use For information on inserting or removing a PC Card see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 71 Hot swapping With PC Cards you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping H...

Page 96: ...if it were a standard office computer An external monitor or projector connects to the RGB port An external PS 2 compatible keyboard or a PS 2 mouse connects to the PS 2 port An optional Y cable lets you connect both devices to the port simultaneously Any serial device can connect to the serial port Using a computer lock For your own peace of mind you may want to secure your computer to a heavy ob...

Page 97: ...ert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on the computer then give the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked Also any device in the PC Card slots are now secured to the computer by the locking mechanism Locking the computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your co...

Page 98: ...tivity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer t...

Page 99: ...elephone line See Connecting your modem to a telephone line on page 74 for details Powering down the computer NOTE 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 di...

Page 100: ...se the Turn Off command when you are not connected to a domain server Use the Shut down command when you are connected to a server When you start up again the computer runs a self test and loads the operating system You must open any programs and files you want to use Factors when choosing Turn Off or Shut down No power is used while the computer is shut down This is the most efficient mode if you...

Page 101: ...ition you can shut down the computer by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn it on in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 In the Running on batteries section click the Details button then the System Power Mode tab 4 Select the ...

Page 102: ...here button Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power Click All to apply the settings whenever when you are using battery power or outlet power 6 Click OK 7 Click OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 189 ...

Page 103: ...s longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the mode in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges When starting up aga...

Page 104: ...er will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set thisoption toHibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 6 Click the Override all Modes with settings here button Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power Click All to apply the settings whenever when you are using battery po...

Page 105: ... button until the on off light turns green 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 Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can co...

Page 106: ... work first To power down the computer using the Standby command click Start Turn Off Computer and select Stand By Sample Turn Off Computer Windows dialog box NOTE If you hold down the shift key StandBy becomes Hibernate in the Turn Off Computer dialog box To enter hibernation mode hold down the shift key while you select Hibernate The computer saves the status of all open programs and files turns...

Page 107: ... Power Saver icon 3 In the Running on batteries area click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab 4 Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the display pa...

Page 108: ... until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and...

Page 109: ...y 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 is maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods of time while traveling For more information on managing your power usage see Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional on page 121 This chapter covers all the aspects o...

Page 110: ...docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition to the main battery you may also have a second battery installed in the Slim SelectBay If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power sourc...

Page 111: ... following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes The main battery charges the RTC battery During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged O...

Page 112: ...used Flashing amber indicates that the computer is using battery power and the battery s charge is running low HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light with the on off light When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using Windows XP Standby command Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery s remaining charge The computer calculates t...

Page 113: ...th repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease A frequently used older battery will not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged HINT 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 perfor...

Page 114: ...computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you may take the necessary steps to save your work You Windows operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down To change the default alarm settings 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Select the appropriate Running on Batteries option 4 Click ...

Page 115: ... be careful not to damage the casing or short circuit the terminals To change the battery 1 Save your work 2 Shut down and turn off the computer 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer over 5 If the battery lock is in the locked position towards the center of the computer slide it towards the edge of the computer to unlock it 6 Slide the battery release latch to release t...

Page 116: ...ng of used batteries on page 119 8 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity CAUTION If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position 9 Reset the battery lock to the locked position...

Page 117: ...oid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace t...

Page 118: ...ng until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery light LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light LED should glow green and the Battery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light ind...

Page 119: ...pack if it has become damaged CAUTION The computer uses a lithium ion battery which can explode if not handled or disposed of properly Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may also be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Your company may have a procedure for disposing of used batteries safely Otherwise the materials that came wi...

Page 120: ...e Standby or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again Use Toshiba s power saving options These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage mode...

Page 121: ... For more information see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 189 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode You may use a hot key to set the power usage mode To set the power usage mode 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power usage pop up window Sample Power usage mode pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode The power usag...

Page 122: ... Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external power sources the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs However if you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options Purchase extra battery packs Install a secondary battery module in the Slim SelectBay See Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 67 Purchase a battery charger that charges one mainbattery p...

Page 123: ...al You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Finding your way around the desktop Common desktop features ...

Page 124: ...played on your Windows XP Professional operating system desktop include Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Inte...

Page 125: ...perating system update information Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open You can use these buttons to quickly switch be...

Page 126: ...on for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers you can use the Windows XP Professional Briefcase or a speci...

Page 127: ... connection 4 Follow the online guide instructions Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your TE2100 Series computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet D...

Page 128: ...ine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays 3 Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports 4 Make a note of the COM port number 5 To verify that ...

Page 129: ...line on page 75 TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network At the office connec...

Page 130: ...l Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the network Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server If the computer is not connected to a network it may p...

Page 131: ...ing your computer s system tray The following information is for systems which have integrated wireless modules When using your Wi Fi Mini PC module your computer may display a Safely Remove Hardware icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed You can use the system tray s Safely R...

Page 132: ...ssion is up to 100 feet To use Bluetooth for your wireless communication follow these steps 1 Move the wireless antenna on off switch to the On position The antenna is enabled 2 While holding down the Function Key FN press F8 until the Bluetooth icon is highlighted 3 Release the keys Bluetooth is now enabled An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the ...

Page 133: ...ywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunicat...

Page 134: ...blish a connection with the ISP s computer 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 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 company s Web site home page ...

Page 135: ...puter screens Internet news groups A newsgroup is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Tra...

Page 136: ... CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The CD begins to play If the computer is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD To access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar...

Page 137: ...ps 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer 2 Click the CD DVD drive icon The disk drive will run the CD If your disk does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and point it to play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disk Creatin...

Page 138: ...a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you ve finished recording click the Stop button The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform NOTE You can only record 60 seconds...

Page 139: ...ialog box adjust the Recording Volume Preferred device and Preferred quality 4 Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full 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 speak...

Page 140: ...nstalled WARNING Before playing a DVD turn the volume down Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the Volume Control program click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment and click Volume Control or Volume Control dial TECHNICAL NOTE You cannot play DVD movies on a TV and on the LCD CRT at the same time Insert a DVD into the drive follow...

Page 141: ...toolbar The WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom If the toolbar or status bar does not appear you candisplaythemby followingtheinstructionsin Setting general properties on page 149 The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls Pause the pointer over a button to display its definition The toolbar also Time slider Playback speed slider Current chapter indicat...

Page 142: ...r to the left to slow the playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed The current chapter indicator displays the DVD chapter that is currently playing Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel o...

Page 143: ...er displays the current chapter and elapsed time in hours minutes seconds format From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD advanced features on page 153 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted...

Page 144: ... the control panel counter The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat button again and the repeat sym bol no longer displays on the control panel None Eject open the DVD ROM drive disc tray E Pause temporarily stop play ing a DVD Spacebar Play start playing a DVD Spacebar Step move forward through the DVD one frame at a time Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one fra...

Page 145: ...ch the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD R Previous move to the begin ning of the previous chapter and resume playing the DVD PgUp Next move to the next chap ter and resume playing the DVD PgDn Fast forward move quickly forward through the DVD con tent When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD F Time move to a specific time s...

Page 146: ...Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time Creating playlists 1 On the WinDVD control panel ...

Page 147: ... from the playlist select the file in the Selected files list then click Delete To delete the entire list and start over click Delete All 5 When you have finished creating your playlist click Save Playlist to save it You do not assign a name to the saved playlist as you can only save one playlist at a time After saving the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears 6 Click OK to close the confirma...

Page 148: ...inDVD You can control several general WinDVD characteristics such as whether the toolbar and status bar are visible as well as numerous audio and display features You control these general audio and display features from the Properties dialog box 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running 2 On the WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the...

Page 149: ... drive has reached the limit the region code cannot be changed again Pay careful attention to the Remaining times until permanent box on the General properties tab You cannot change the region code unless a DVD is in the drive 1 To change the region code select the desired option in the Current regions list The Remaining times until permanent box displays the remaining number of times you can chan...

Page 150: ... features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and the computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running 2 On the WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the General tab on t...

Page 151: ...Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound 3D audio provides standard 3D audio sound If you have four speakers select 4 speaker mode WinDVD distributes four unique sound channels to the speakers providing a true surround sound experience If you have six speakers select 6 speaker mode WinDVD automatically distributes 5 1 sound channels to these speakers for enhanced surround sound If you have an S PDIF complia...

Page 152: ...lect the Always enable check box to enable Dolby Pro Logic Clear the check box to disable it 7 To test Dolby Pro Logic click the Test button Setting display properties 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running 2 On the WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the General tab on top 3 In the Properties dialog box click the Display tab The Di...

Page 153: ...dary button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options You can select a new control panel background color or select WinDVDto display the control panel in a different format You can also select About to display copyright and version information Using WinDVD advanced features TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and the comput...

Page 154: ... on the keyboard The center button represents Enter Up Right Down Left Enter Numeric keypad use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number After you have entered a chapter number click the enter button checkmark on the middle right side of the numeric keypad to begin playing that chapter You can clear an entry by clicking the clear X button on the lower left corner of the num...

Page 155: ...st of all the chapters in the currentDVD Selectthechapter you want to play or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter number C Title button displays a list of all the titles on the current DVD Click the title you want to play T Audio tracks displays a list of all the audio track options This feature is most commonly used with multi language content to change the spoken heard language This butt...

Page 156: ...a angles displays a list of all the available camera angles Duetodifferencesinthe DVD mastering process some multi angle views may not function properly G Bookmark save an unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the bookmark shortcut menu ...

Page 157: ...nd the area you wish to view 4 Release the primary button WinDVD automatically fills the window with the selected area Zooming out To return the video to normal size click the zoom button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature 1 With the vide...

Page 158: ... the blue and decrease the yellow color values Move the slider to the left to increase the yellow and decrease the blue color values Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase the red and decrease the green color values Move the slider to the left to increase the green and decrease the red color values Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Some DVDs contain links to Web sites To ...

Page 159: ...fice computing By connecting optional devices such as an external monitor a full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An optional port replicator allows you to connect your computer quickly and easily to all the additional equipment you use at the office You can connect any of these optional devices Expansion memory modules Standard 101...

Page 160: ...PS 2 mouse through the PS 2 port on the back of your computer If you use an optional Y cable you can connect both a mouse and a keyboard to the port You can connect a serial mouse through the serial port on the back of your computer You can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports on the back of your computer You can connect a local parallel printer through the parallel port on the back o...

Page 161: ... to the PS 2 port allows you to connect a PS 2 compatible mouse and a PS 2 compatible keyboard simultaneously Alternatively you can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports Using a mouse If you prefer you can use a mouse instead of the computer s built in pointing device the AccuPoint II You can use a PS 2 compatible mouse a serial mouse or a USB mouse TECHNICAL NOTE A serial mouse disabl...

Page 162: ...h If you are connecting a mouse after you have started using the computer begin at step 1 Otherwise proceed to step 2 1 Click Start Turn Off Computer then select Turn Off The operating system shuts off the computer 2 Attach the PS 2 mouse cable to the PS 2 port on the computer HINT Using an optional Y cable allows you to connect a PS 2 mouse and a PS 2 keyboard to the PS 2 port simultaneously 3 Re...

Page 163: ...e AccuPoint II to work otherwise Auto selected is normally the default option Simultaneous configures both the AccuPoint II mouse and PS 2 mouse to work with the computer at the same time You must reboot the computer for the settings to take effect HINT When Auto selected is the default the computer can t detect a PS 2 mouse if you connect it after booting the computer This can be changed in Toshi...

Page 164: ...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 CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both You must determine whether it requires a parallel serial infrared or a USB inte...

Page 165: ...s a connection guide Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 3 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet 4 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 89 Setting up your printer Setting up a printer involves selecting a printer driver This special program acts as a...

Page 166: ...r printer you can use it to install the printer on your computer The manufacturer s disk may include additional drivers and fonts To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start and click Printers and Faxes The operating system opens a Printers and Faxes window Sample Printers and Faxes window ...

Page 167: ...ating system recognizes it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual 4 If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer 5 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard looks for a Plug and Play printer If it does not l...

Page 168: ... name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference 9 If you want this printer to be The default printer click Yes Available when specifically requested click No 10 Click Next 11 Click Finish The Windows XP Professional operating system prints a test page 12 To complete the setup click OK You are now ready to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the statu...

Page 169: ...nitor port Before connecting your television video projector monitor or other display device configure your computer for the type of device you re connecting To do this refer to your operating system documentation Connecting the display device If you re connecting a television or other video display device to the computer s video out port refer to the following section for guidelines on choosing a...

Page 170: ...d of the video cable to the external video device Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its television signal in jack 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the video out port on the computer 3 Connect the external device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 4 Turn on the external video device 5 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by changing the...

Page 171: ...ay output when you turn on thecomputer Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the built in display panel only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Th...

Page 172: ...nal display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Video limitation...

Page 173: ...i PCI module When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module your computer may display a Safely Remove Hardware icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed You can use the system tray s Safely Remove Hardware icon to turn off your Wi Fi Mini PCI module You will need to restart your computer ...

Page 174: ...eports from your computer or use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint II Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time consuming and inconvenient With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devic...

Page 175: ...ividual needs Together these allow you to determine certain system details set additional options or change default options This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba Fn esse Hotkey utility Toshiba Console Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Power Saver utility Enabling Hibernation Setting user passwords Using a supervisor password ...

Page 176: ...quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows XP Professional operating system program Open a file in its associated program Display a customized folder of programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassignedoperations Formoreinformation see Hot Keys on page 233 You can assig...

Page 177: ...yboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file yo...

Page 178: ... the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or document start Fn esse and either Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the pointing device move the cursor over the desired key in th...

Page 179: ...tems that will appear in the popup list 3 To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your Windows XP Professional operating system documentation 4 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list s...

Page 180: ... Type dialog box To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment To remove the key assignment click Clear Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 or Hibernation Fn F4 To activate 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click the Hotkey util...

Page 181: ...tions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access the control panel 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection The Toshiba Console window appears Sample Toshiba Console window The Toshiba Console offers three categories of features Customizing Your Computer Network Security ...

Page 182: ...n this category are Power Management Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 176 Slim SelectBay Docking Toshiba Hardware Network The features in this category are IR Utility Security The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password ...

Page 183: ...cess Power Management through the Toshiba Console double click the Power Management icon The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for both AC power Plugged in and battery power Running on batteries You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode The prese...

Page 184: ...commends use of the preset Full Power mode The windows and settings for creating and customizing AC power modes are described below Running on batteries section This section lists the preset modes along with the estimated battery life for each mode The preset modes are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback Presentation Super Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these mode...

Page 185: ...ode then press Enter Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes window 2 Click Details The Properties window for the selected mode opens with the General tab displayed This tab enables you to choose an icon for your power usage mode describe the mode s characteristics and optionally associate it with a program The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the ...

Page 186: ...n the Start menu when the computer is docked to the Advanced Port Replicator Eject PC prepares the computer so it may be safely removed from the Advanced Port Replicator Eject PC and Sleep prepares the computer so it may be safely removed from the Advanced Port Replicator and puts it in Hibernation or Stand by mode Parallel Port Check disconnects any parallel device in use while using the Eject PC...

Page 187: ...isplays Sample Toshiba HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes They are General Allows you to view current BIOS hard disk drive and memory settings Password Allows you to set the user password and an owner string Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings Pointing Devices Allows you to use both the...

Page 188: ...ocessing frequency and decrease voltage depending on the power source AC Power If your computer is connected to the AC adapter the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing Battery Power If your computer is running on battery power the CPU frequency mode is set to low for slower processing Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of you batt...

Page 189: ...Saver Properties 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not...

Page 190: ...hat you always have the Hibernation option enabled Hibernation is the function that causes your system to save anything you have in short term memory to the hard disk drive should your battery fail If Hibernation is not enabled and your battery dies you will lose data Setting user passwords Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that nobody can access your files You must enter the passw...

Page 191: ...Fn then press F1 This freezes the keyboard and AccuPoint II and blanks the screen An instant password has no effect on an optional serial mouse or trackball 1 To unlock your system If you have not registered a user password press Enter If you have registered a user password press Enter Type your password then press Enter If you enter the password correctly the computer returns to where it was when...

Page 192: ...pe your password in the Enter Password box and click OK TECHNICAL NOTE You have three tries to enter the correct password After an incorrect try an Incorrect Password dialog box will appear Click OK to reenter the password After three incorrect tries this message appears Sorry access denied Reboot is required to regain access You will need to turn off the computer then reboot 6 Click Exit Using a ...

Page 193: ...ears 3 Select Security Sample Toshiba Console Security window 4 Click the Supervisor password icon 5 Select Registered 6 Enter a password then enter it again to verify 7 Click OK Deleting a supervisor password 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection The Toshiba Console window appears ...

Page 194: ...ties Using a supervisor password 3 Select Security Sample Toshiba Console Security window 4 Click the Supervisor password icon 5 Select Not Registered 6 Enter the correct password 7 Click OK then click OK again to exit ...

Page 195: ...are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system o...

Page 196: ...urn off computer window appears 7 Click Turn off The computer turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays ...

Page 197: ...computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Stand By mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the document...

Page 198: ...essing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears The o...

Page 199: ...is section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Resto...

Page 200: ...u 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 letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterda...

Page 201: ... to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of ...

Page 202: ...rrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific plac...

Page 203: ...AUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Administrative Tools 3 Click the Computer Management...

Page 204: ...k the Device Manager button 5 To view the device s installed double click the device type 6 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They include TheGeneraltab whichprovidesbasicinformationabout the device A Troubleshooting button is also present Click troubleshooting A Help and Support window for ...

Page 205: ...is seated properly 5 Check for the error again 6 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and...

Page 206: ... soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery lig...

Page 207: ...o turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and th...

Page 208: ...necting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Proper...

Page 209: ...d click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears 2 Click Properties then click the Settings tab 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resol...

Page 210: ...Right click the drive you want to check and select Properties from the menu The drive s properties box appears 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you ha...

Page 211: ...nserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The compu...

Page 212: ...as 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 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW 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 in the small ho...

Page 213: ...e menu does not open Most DVD titles have one or both of the Root and Title menus If one menu button appears to do nothing try the other menu button WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resources Changes to these system resources caused for example by installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance Some s...

Page 214: ...t menu point to Settings then click Control Panel Double click the System icon then select the Device Manager tab Open the CDROM device folder select your CD ROM device driver then click Properties Click Settings tab Check the DMA box Restart computer when prompted 3 If you have installed new hardware such as a new graphics card or audio card ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft Direct...

Page 215: ... this problem WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD Minimum system requirements WinDVD performs best when these recommended components are present in your system Sound card with 48 KHz sampling rate suppo...

Page 216: ...works in other players try using a disc cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are not supported by WinDVD Microsoft DirectShow components are missing Microsoft DirectShow is not installed properly on the system Reinstall Microsoft DirectShow version 6 0 or higher available from the Microsoft Web site No audio subsystem could be found for playback There is a problem with the audio card or aud...

Page 217: ...number of colors Update video drivers The audio settings are incorrect Please check sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with the audio card or drivers The wrong audio driver may be installed in the sys tem Check installation of the audio card drivers An unexpected error has occurred This error is unclassified Report the problem and any error code to your supplier ...

Page 218: ... specification Check that this is a DVD Video 1 0 disc This DVD disc cannot be played in this region The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match Check the Region Code of WinDVD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro priate region The Windows operating system is assigned to a region that does not match the Region...

Page 219: ...nge WinDVD encountered an error Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support This file appears to contain unsupported data Please refer to the Sup ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be found This may be caused by one of the following No disc in the DVD ROM drive No DVD ROM drive A disc ...

Page 220: ...ute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections i...

Page 221: ... it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards on page 95 for information about how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality contro...

Page 222: ...between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 203 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PCCard and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow th...

Page 223: ...ms The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem w...

Page 224: ...problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 127 Check the communications para...

Page 225: ...y solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 77 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette following the steps in Saving your work on page 87 Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combinat...

Page 226: ...e computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals ...

Page 227: ...f 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 For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 4...

Page 228: ...of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the ...

Page 229: ...pan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Austria Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux Belgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Czech Re...

Page 230: ...Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s r l Viale Certosa 138 20156 Milano Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Luxembourg Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Mexi...

Page 231: ... Papua New Guinea Poland TECHMEX S A ul Partyzantów 71 43 316 Bielsko Biala 01 059 Warszawa Poland Portugal Quinta Grande Assisténcia Técnica Informática Lda Av Moinhos no 15A Ur Quinta Grande 2720 Alfragide Portugal Singapore Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Rd 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 Slovakia HTC a s Dobrovicova 8 81109 Bratislava Slovakia Slovenia Inea d o o Ljubljan...

Page 232: ...e 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany ...

Page 233: ... and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Instant password security Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Fn This hot key blanks the display ...

Page 234: ...n turns off the display and activates instant security Using the mouse or any key will make the screen saver password dialog box appear and you can then type in either a user or supervisor password For the Windows XP operating system you type the user or supervisor password into the Windows security screen dialog box To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel then Appearance and ...

Page 235: ...in 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 the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Mobile Computing on page 109 ...

Page 236: ...r more information about Stand By mode please see Using Standby on page 105 Fn This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation 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 wi...

Page 237: ...onitor 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 Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen b...

Page 238: ...led This enables only the Bluetooth module Wi Fi enabled This enables only the Wi Fi module All devices enabled This enables both the Bluetooth module and the Wi Fi modules All devices disabled This disables both the Bluetooth module and the Wi Fi modules Sample wireless modes window Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn...

Page 239: ...rsal 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 240: ...240 Blank Page ...

Page 241: ...pear 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 ...

Page 242: ...able FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musica...

Page 243: ...ls 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 that provides a compatible connection between two un...

Page 244: ...ions 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 between two devi...

Page 245: ...stead 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 characters a...

Page 246: ... 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 247: ...r 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 AccuPoint control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary AccuPoint control ...

Page 248: ...mputer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a ...

Page 249: ...nction is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device com...

Page 250: ...esident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change I icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two ...

Page 251: ...arizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s...

Page 252: ...d video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI N network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel o...

Page 253: ... network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized r...

Page 254: ...ed 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 available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connec...

Page 255: ... system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in MS DOS generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix dis...

Page 256: ... is another term for the IEEE 2 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 257: ...djusting recording quality 139 Alt keys 80 approved countries for use 10 arm wrist strain 43 assign keys Fn esse 178 audio wav files 138 audio features 136 Auto Run 137 B backing up files 78 batteries changing 111 running on 184 battery caring for 117 changing 115 charge does not last 206 charging 48 51 charging before use 45 conserving power 120 not charging 206 power usage hot key 121 power usag...

Page 258: ...ications network connection 129 setting up 99 system resources 202 compact disc positioning 93 compact discs handling 93 inserting 91 problem solving 212 removing 94 compact disk read write 2 computer customizing 182 non system disk or disk error message 198 not accessing disk drives 197 precautions 44 turning off 51 warning resume failure message 198 computer on battery power 110 computer placeme...

Page 259: ...display panel closing 52 opening 28 34 display panel closed front 28 display panel open front 34 display external adjusting 56 disposal information 14 DMA Direct Memory Access 202 docking 186 DVD ROM drive problems 212 troubleshooting 204 DVD ROM CD RW drive can t access disc 212 drive tray won t open 212 problems 212 troubleshooting 204 DVDs playing 140 E ergonomics 42 error messages device drive...

Page 260: ...ys 80 H hard disk drive light 37 hardware conflicts 201 resolving 202 headphone jack 28 headphones connecting 62 using 139 Help Windows XP 200 Hibernation enabling 190 Hibernation mode 51 99 103 configuring 104 starting again from 105 Hibernation mode hot key 236 hot key display modes 237 external display output 171 Hibernation mode 236 keyboard 238 keyboard overlays 238 power usage mode 235 Stand...

Page 261: ...ternet button 84 internet explorer icon 124 internet service providers 133 IRQ Interrupt Request 202 ISPs 133 J jack RJ 11 75 RJ45 30 television connecting a device 170 K keeping comfortable 40 key assign 178 changing 180 direct assign 179 popup 179 removing 180 key assignment viewing existing 179 key assignments changing or removing existing 180 keyboard 35 character keys 79 connecting 160 functi...

Page 262: ...roblem solving 224 225 resetting port to default settings 128 upgrading 128 modem port 30 module battery 33 memory 33 modules Wi Fi Mini PC 173 monitor 30 53 connecting 54 55 connecting external 171 external connecting 160 not working 208 using an external 169 mouse installing 58 PS 2 compatible 30 serial 58 using 161 mouse serial 30 N network 182 accessing 129 Dial Up Networking Wizard 129 networ...

Page 263: ...30 parallel 30 PS 2 mouse keyboard 30 RGB 30 53 serial 30 USB Universal Serial Bus 29 video out 31 53 video out connecting to 54 Port Replicator 186 posture 41 power alarms 114 computer will not start 197 options 122 problem solving 205 taking care of your battery 117 turning on 48 universal power supply 239 power button 35 49 Power Management 183 running on batteries 184 power mode creating new 1...

Page 264: ... tray doesn t eject 212 external display not working 209 external keyboard not working 207 external monitor 208 faulty memory 205 hardware conflict 201 202 high pitched noise 220 illegal operation 196 Internet bookmarked site not found 200 Internet connection is slow 200 keyboard not responding 197 keyboard produces unexpected characters 207 missing files trouble accessing a disk 210 modem not rec...

Page 265: ...ecurity lock slot 31 selecting a place to work 39 SelectServ 26 serial mouse connecting 160 161 serial port 30 service options 26 setting up adding memory 63 setting up a connection 130 setting up your computer 45 shut down 51 shutting down more quickly 101 Slim SelectBay docking 186 removing module 68 Slim SelectBay indicator light 37 Slim SelectBay modules 67 Slim SelectBay release 33 Slim Selec...

Page 266: ...ne resources 108 Toshiba online services 227 Toshiba Power Saver utility 189 Toshiba utilities 175 trademarks 13 transferring files 126 transferring information between computers 126 turning off the computer 51 99 turning on the computer 48 turning on the power 48 type of service telephone 5 U underside 33 Universal Resource Locator URL 126 USA Federal Communications Commission FCC compliance with...

Page 267: ... 124 Windows XP Professional taskbar 126 Windows XP Professional desktop 123 WinDVD advanced features 153 controls are disabled 213 customizing 148 error messages 216 exiting 158 launching an Internet browser from 158 not functioning properly 215 optional settings 146 performance is poor 213 region code 149 slow playback 214 starting 141 system requirements 215 video content poor 215 WinDVD contro...

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