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Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System

Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3

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With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop, click 
the secondary button (the right-hand button) to open the 
desktop shortcut menu.

As the name implies, shortcut menus provide quick 
access to many operating system features.

Sample desktop shortcut menu

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Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu.

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Use the TouchPad to move the pointer to the 

Start

 

button. Click 

Start

, and select 

My Computer

.

The My Computer window appears.

Sample My Computer window

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Now click the 

Close

 button in the upper-right corner of 

this window.

The operating system closes the My Computer window.

Содержание 1130-S155

Страница 1: ...ellite 1130 1135 Series User s Guide 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 If Something Goes Wrong on page 173 in this guide ...

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

Страница 3: ...llowing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non...

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

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

Страница 6: ...f this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers o...

Страница 7: ...afe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the ...

Страница 8: ...en designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 4 8dBi Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that required for success...

Страница 9: ...groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor publiek gebruik buiten gebouwen is licentie van BIPT IBPT verplicht Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT L utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 10 2457 MHz et 11 2462 MHz Dans le cas d une utilisation privée a l extérieur d un bâti ment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessair...

Страница 10: ...oth of antenna types when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen France Restricted frequency band only channels 10 and 11 2457 MHz and 2462 MHz respectively may be used in France License required for every installation indoor and outdoor installations Please contact ART for procedure to follow Bande de fréquence restreinte seuls les canaux 10 à 11 2457 et 2462 MHz respectivement...

Страница 11: ...ty Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca rpb Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High powe...

Страница 12: ...ems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2 4GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation 3 4 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 4 This equipment uses a frequency ba...

Страница 13: ...If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the...

Страница 14: ...d to its normal operating position Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information No other transmitter may be co located with this device except FCC ID CJ6PA3070WL or CJ6PA3171WL CD ROM DVD ROM Multi function Drive Safety Instructions CD ROM DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use ...

Страница 15: ...he owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2003 by Toshiba Ame...

Страница 16: ...CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite InTouch and Noteworthy are registered trademarks SelectServ FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Windows DirectX Active Desktop and DirectShow are registered trademarks and Windows Media is a trademark of ...

Страница 17: ...mation This 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 ...

Страница 18: ...Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 30 Making sure you have everything 30 Front with the display closed 31 Back 32 Right side 33 Left side 34 Front with the display open 35 System indicator panel 36 Underside 38 Chapter 2 Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer friendly environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 ...

Страница 19: ...Pad 52 Control buttons 52 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 53 Installing additional memory optional 54 Removing a memory module 59 Connecting a mouse 60 Connecting a printer 60 Setting up a printer 61 Turning off the computer 64 Caring for your computer 65 Cleaning the computer 65 Moving the computer 65 Using a computer lock 66 Chapter 3 Learning the Basics 67 Computing tips 67 Using the keyboar...

Страница 20: ...a phone line 82 Connecting your computer to a network 82 Powering down the computer 83 Turn Off or Shut down command 83 Restart command 84 Hibernation command 84 Standby command 85 Using Turn Off or Shut down 86 Turning off more quickly 87 Starting again after Turn Off 88 Using Hibernation 88 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly 90 Starting again from Hibernation mode 91 Using Standby 91 Going...

Страница 21: ...etting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 107 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 108 Finding your way around the desktop 108 Windows XP file system 110 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 111 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 114 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 115 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 116 Lesson 6 Starting programs 117 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding...

Страница 22: ...orld to your desktop 139 Changing desktop and browsing style 140 Personalizing individual windows 141 Customizing window toolbars 142 Displaying information about each folder 143 Using your computer at the office 144 Setting up for communications 145 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 146 Setting up a dial up connection 146 Exchanging data with another computer 147 Transferring files using a...

Страница 23: ...rds 157 PC Card supporting software 157 Inserting PC Cards 157 Removing PC Cards 158 Hot swapping 158 Chapter 7 WinDVD 160 Playing DVDs 160 Using the WinDVD slider bar location 162 Using the WinDVD control panel 162 Using the control panel playback buttons 163 Maximizing the video window 168 Using WinDVD advanced features 168 Using playlists 169 Creating a Playlist 170 Playing a Playlist 171 Getti...

Страница 24: ...ems 186 Disk drive problems 188 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems 191 Sound system problems 199 PC Card problems 200 Printer problems 203 Modem problems 204 Develop good computing habits 204 If you need further assistance 205 Before you call 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba s worldwide offices 208 Appendix A Hot Keys 211 Volume Mute 211 Instant passwor...

Страница 25: ... 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Display modes 216 Display brightness 216 Enabling a wireless device 217 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 217 Keyboard hot keys 217 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 218 Glossary 219 Index 235 ...

Страница 26: ...r operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through an...

Страница 27: ... of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety ins...

Страница 28: ...of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery CDs For accessory information visit Toshiba s web site at tos...

Страница 29: ...rvice options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM 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 173 ...

Страница 30: ...e when you need to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately For additional help see If you need further assistance on page 205 ...

Страница 31: ...splay latch to the right and raise the panel The DVD ROM or multi function drive enables you to play high resolution full screen videos at up to 30 frames per second You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD ROMs and play audio CDs The eject button opens the drive tray when the computer is turned on The manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray when the compu...

Страница 32: ...ng a standard Ethernet network cable The modem port lets you use a standard RJ 11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line For more information see Connecting the modem to a phone line on page 82 For systems with S video the S video port lets you play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts video inputs The parallel port lets you connect a parallel p...

Страница 33: ...vent possible overheating of the CPU do not block the cooling vents Right side The speaker lets you hear sounds such as system alarms associated with your software and music from DVD ROMs and audio CDs The PC Card eject buttons release PC Cards from the corresponding slots The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card See Using PC Cards on page ...

Страница 34: ...t a DVD or CD player cassette tape player or record player to your computer The 3 5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers The volume control lets you adjus...

Страница 35: ...lear sharp images For more information about viewing options see Exploring video features on page 152 The function keys when used with the Fn key activate several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 211 The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 68 Power button Screen Keyboard Touch...

Страница 36: ...er The power button turns the computer on and off Holding down the power button for four seconds resets the computer System indicator panel The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source The on off light glows green when the computer is on The light flashes amber when the computer is in Standby mode The main battery light indicates the main battery s curr...

Страница 37: ...en this light is on pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase capital letter The cursor control mode light located on the panel just below the F10 key glows when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the white arrow printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key For more i...

Страница 38: ...talling additional memory optional on page 54 for detailed information The battery pack contains the battery For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 102 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case Battery pack Battery release Memory slot cover latch ...

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

Страница 40: ... turn it back on contact your network administrator If your computer still does not operate refer to If you need further assistance on page 205 for additional technical assistance Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the ...

Страница 41: ...ur body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly ...

Страница 42: ...with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce ...

Страница 43: ...tch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant obje...

Страница 44: ...pilling liquids into the computer s keyboard If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard turn off the computer immediately Leave the computer turned off overnight to let it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep...

Страница 45: ...must attach the AC adapter See Connecting to a power source on page 47 Setting up your software NOTE The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary depending on your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm ...

Страница 46: ... by double clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop 6 Enter your personal information in the registration window 7 Click Finish to complete the process Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about new products and upgrades and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide a...

Страница 47: ...more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 54 Connect a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 60 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 60 Install PC Cards see Using PC Cards on page 157 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the comp...

Страница 48: ...nnecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts DANGER Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cable itself Doing so may damage the po...

Страница 49: ...n top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats discontinue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock Charging the main battery To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the comput...

Страница 50: ...aving 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 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Openin...

Страница 51: ...he display open on page 35 NOTE When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The AC power indicator glows when the computer is connected to an external power source The battery light Glows amber while the battery is being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is unlit when the computer is not conne...

Страница 52: ...rom left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you have positioned your cursor you can either click it into place by double tapping the TouchPad or clicking...

Страница 53: ... enable disable TouchPad setting by using the Fn F9 keys see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 217 You may also change the enable disable setting as follows 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears 5 Select Di...

Страница 54: ...he module is installed in slot A there will be a long beep followed by a short beep If the module is in slot B there will be a long beep followed by two short beeps In this case turn off the computer and remove the incompatible module Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or proc...

Страница 55: ...uter begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu See Turn Off or Shut down command on page 83 The operating system turns off the computer 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover Base of your Satellite computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no ...

Страница 56: ...a safe place so that you can retrieve them later CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer ...

Страница 57: ...xpose the memory modules Unclip both sides securing the optional Wi Fi module and gently remove it from the connector Place the optional Wi Fi module to the side to expose the memory module slots NOTE Do not remove the Wi Fi antenna wires For assistance contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider The following figure shows the inside of the memory compartment Viewing the inside of the memory com...

Страница 58: ...snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Inserting the memory module CAUTION Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 10 If you removed the optional Wi Fi module reinstall it by reversing the steps in step 6 and referring to the followi...

Страница 59: ...d memory 15 If the computer does not recognize the memory shut down the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 8 Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Installing additional memory optional on page 54 2 Gently push the memory clips outward until the memory module pops up Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull ...

Страница 60: ...lel printer to the computer s parallel port Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store NOTE Follow the manufacturer s instructions for connecting a USB printer to your computer Connecting a parallel printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable cable wh...

Страница 61: ...connected to your computer You can install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later click Cancel Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Select Printers and Faxes...

Страница 62: ...Play the operating system recognizes it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual 5 If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer If you select Local printer check Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached t...

Страница 63: ...ts you to enter a printer name 9 Enter a name for your printer HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference 10 To set up the printer to be the default printer for the operating system click Yes 11 Click Next The operating system prompts you to print a test page 12 If your printer is connected and turned on click Next To comple...

Страница 64: ...system or the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer...

Страница 65: ...including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the disk activity lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected...

Страница 66: ...ock cable PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked t...

Страница 67: ...he disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 101 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk...

Страница 68: ...k space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Consult your Windows XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities Always use the proper procedure to turn off the computer See Powering down the computer on page 83 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shut down procedure If you do not let the operati...

Страница 69: ... and symbol keys are not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the t...

Страница 70: ...s the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button or secondary mouse button Overlay keys Keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Windows logo key Application key End 8 U I O P J K L ...

Страница 71: ...ou use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when th...

Страница 72: ...Windows Explorer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 117 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive NOTE Always save your data even when you are using Standby mode If your batter...

Страница 73: ...n how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 110 Printing your work Verify that the Windows XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 61 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the ad...

Страница 74: ... Computer 3 Click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 4 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file 5 Click File then click Send To Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVD...

Страница 75: ...lay DVDs while running the computer on AC power You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when the computer is turned off DVD ROM drive components Your DVD ROM drive may look like this Sample DVD ROM drive CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer whil...

Страница 76: ...imum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 1 If the computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM drive The disc tray partially opens CAUTION To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray 2 Grasp the disc ...

Страница 77: ...ns located underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place Positioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray Disc Spindle Correct position Incorrect positi...

Страница 78: ...ray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK Sample Audio CD window The Windows Media Player window appears ...

Страница 79: ...iaTM Player screen The Windows MediaTM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button Play Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume control Fast forward ...

Страница 80: ...e Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use light is glowing Doing so could damage the disk or the drive 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the di...

Страница 81: ...enter of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct ...

Страница 82: ...e information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ 11 telephone cable to the modem port To locate the modem port see Back on page 32 2 Plug the other end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network remo...

Страница 83: ...ating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Standby and Hibernation TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these op...

Страница 84: ... open the programs and files you were previously using Restart command Restart is the same as Turn Off or Shut down but automatically powers up the computer Use it when you need to reload the operating system for example to activate changes to system settings Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current state of the computer to the h...

Страница 85: ...g For more information about the Hibernation command see Using Hibernation on page 88 For information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly see Going into Hibernation mode more quickly on page 90 Standby command Standby puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from wh...

Страница 86: ...first For more information about the Standby see Using Standby on page 91 For information about going into Standby mode more quickly see Going into Standby mode more quickly on page 92 Using Turn Off or Shut down If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer as follows 1 Click Start Tur...

Страница 87: ... computer turns itself off NOTE Holding the shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Standby button to hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation Hibernation command on page 84 and Using Hibernation on page 88 Turning off more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of th...

Страница 88: ...n when you close the display panel When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you press the power button Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off To start the computer up again press and release the power button The on off light turns on Using H...

Страница 89: ...n to show Hibernate option 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate Hibernate only appears when the shift key is pressed The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer using Hibernation as follows 1 Click...

Страница 90: ...ion mode by pressing the power button or closing the display panel 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set thi...

Страница 91: ...splay panel you can start it again by opening the display panel NOTE If your computer is running on batteries you cannot start it again by opening the display panel To turn the system back on press the Power button Using Standby If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer using the St...

Страница 92: ...wn The Shut Down window appears Sample Stand by computer window 2 Select Stand by from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in Standby mode NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges ...

Страница 93: ...nto Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Stand By to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the display panel 5 Click OK 6 Close the Control Panel Starting again from Standby To start the computer from Standby mode press the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing th...

Страница 94: ...y mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling ...

Страница 95: ...at toshiba com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 104 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to...

Страница 96: ... the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s InTouch Center Charging the battery NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the b...

Страница 97: ...harges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real time clock RTC and calendar During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you have had th...

Страница 98: ...he battery is being charged Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start Control...

Страница 99: ...u are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel...

Страница 100: ...g the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a charged spare Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode and turns itself off Hibernate mode keeps track of where you were...

Страница 101: ...remaining battery power haw been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernate mode or to completely power down when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon 3 Click the Alarm tab and set ...

Страница 102: ... careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in Hibernate mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 88 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you 5...

Страница 103: ... safely on page 105 Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged turn off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from th...

Страница 104: ...ot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least once a month disconnect the computer ...

Страница 105: ...r and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the main battery light glows green If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more t...

Страница 106: ...ot check with your local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 39 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice ...

Страница 107: ...ter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore your computer s operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer HINT The illustrated examples in t...

Страница 108: ...its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button shortcut tray taskbar system tray and background pattern Sample Desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking on it...

Страница 109: ... until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser allows you to view web pages when connected to the Internet NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain...

Страница 110: ...o make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button on the taskbar System tray The system tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the system tray are Current time Power usage mode and spe...

Страница 111: ... the Start menu to access any file in the Windows file system For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introduced you to the TouchPad which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the TouchPad and control buttons in tandem 1 Usi...

Страница 112: ...shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu 5 Use the TouchPad to move the pointer to the Start button Click Start and select My Computer The My Computer window appears Sample My Computer window 6 Now click the Close button in the upper right corner of this wind...

Страница 113: ...empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the TouchPad to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the...

Страница 114: ...a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself But you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window 1 Click Start then double click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 On the View menu point to Toolbars then click Address Bar if it is not checked The operating system displays the address bar...

Страница 115: ...ck the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 2 Click New then click Text Document The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted 3 To give your document a meaningful name type My New Doc txt and press Enter 4 Double click the My New Doc icon The operating system opens the new...

Страница 116: ...lder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet In this case a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet The operating system stores documents and programs in folders It even stores other folders in folders In this lesson you will create a folder in which to store your new document 1 Move the pointer to an empty ...

Страница 117: ...your document double click the folder icon A window opens and displays the contents of the folder 7 Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs Lesson 6 Starting programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the prog...

Страница 118: ...ample Paint window To launch Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 Click Windows Explorer The operating system opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk ...

Страница 119: ...ces the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by alternately clicking each button Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter you now have a screen with several program windows open You can organize these windows by resizing...

Страница 120: ...ll windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Windows Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window 2 Cl...

Страница 121: ...ws 1 Click the Restore Down button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore Down button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the pointer to the right hand edge of the Paint window The pointer changes to...

Страница 122: ...ndows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs Experiment with different sizes and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work Sample Windows Explorer windows At this point you have two programs open on the desktop The next lesson shows you how to close them Lesson 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to cl...

Страница 123: ...rogram Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two Windows accessories Calculator and Character Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the...

Страница 124: ...pe c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 4 Type Calculator and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you do not know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then point to Search ...

Страница 125: ... XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Sample Search options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and Folders The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box Sample Search Results dialog box ...

Страница 126: ...rs on your desktop Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful HINT The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver You can personalize the background area of your desktop with pictures patterns or colors The background is considered ...

Страница 127: ...ies by showing you how to change one of the properties of the desktop the screen saver This is a continuously changing pattern that appears on the screen during pauses in your work 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click Properties The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box ...

Страница 128: ... click OK The operating system returns you to the desktop You can view any object s properties by clicking the object with the secondary button then choosing Properties from the shortcut menu that appears The next lesson explains how to set two other properties the date and time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You initially set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the comput...

Страница 129: ...tton then click Adjust Date and Time or double click the time display 4 Click the Date Time tab and set the correct month year day and time 5 Click the Time zone tab then the drop down list box and set your time zone 6 Click OK There is a third tab Internet Time which when selected allows you to have Windows XP automatically synchronize your time However you need to be connected to the Internet fo...

Страница 130: ...objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears But it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial Each ...

Страница 131: ...s tutorial you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore Down The operating system restores the object to the place fro...

Страница 132: ...n Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the stat...

Страница 133: ...e Help and Support features in Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support Center The Windows XP operating system has a Help and Support facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but do not know how 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The operating system opens the Help and Support Ce...

Страница 134: ...he letter p the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them Creating pictures using Paint looks promising 4 Double click Creating pictures using Paint Help opens a topic screen that gives a brief description of how to draw pictures including an icon to start the Paint program Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the P...

Страница 135: ... Tutorials collection is a good place to start If you are not familiar with the Windows XP operating system start with Windows XP Preview Learning about the benefits of Windows XP features is a helpful introduction to the new features in the Windows XP operating system Sample Windows XP Tours and tutorials window To start a Windows XP tour or tutorial 1 Click Start then Help and Support 2 Click Wh...

Страница 136: ...XP operating system shut down your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer To let the operating system shut down your computer see Using Turn Off or Shut down on page 86 There are other ways to shut down your computer For more information see Powering down the computer on page 83 ...

Страница 137: ... enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect n...

Страница 138: ...at you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include Quick Launch icons and also your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Unif...

Страница 139: ...k the secondary button 2 Click Properties The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Desktop tab 4 Click the Customize Desktop button 5 Click the Web tab 6 Follow the instructions to set up your desktop Adding components to the Web contentinterface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click on Properties The Display Properties window appear 3 Click the D...

Страница 140: ...ng system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can make it so that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options yo...

Страница 141: ...g box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in th...

Страница 142: ...y one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Sample toolbar locations Address bar Standard buttons ...

Страница 143: ...m display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can br...

Страница 144: ...ge The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard an external mouse and an optional external diskette drive you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor connects to...

Страница 145: ... s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating ...

Страница 146: ...dem options box 11 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Nex...

Страница 147: ...allel ports Transferring files using a parallel port connection To transfer files using the computers parallel ports you need a LapLink compatible parallel cable Getting started 1 Connect the cable 2 Load the transfer program on both computers 3 Set any specific options 4 Start the transfer 5 When you have finished transferring files close the programs on both computers Getting help transferring f...

Страница 148: ...uch as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable or a satellite link After your Internet connection has been made start your Web browser If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Using a modem If you re using a modem you connect the modem to one of the computer s COM...

Страница 149: ...rnet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called...

Страница 150: ...automatically configured so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your...

Страница 151: ...stantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and d...

Страница 152: ...ter s video features provide the viewing of presentations or DVD movies on the computer screen TECHNICAL NOTE Video CD playback capability is not enabled on all systems HINT There are no menus for Video CD 1 0 titles For more information about using WinDVD see WinDVD on page 160 Changing the display properties setting 1 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Propert...

Страница 153: ...hen click Apply The screen blinks momentarily while the settings are adjusted 4 The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you want to keep the settings 5 Click Yes 6 To change the settings back repeat steps 2 through 5 Display settings hot key Using the Fn F5 keys you can set your system s display to view DVD movies or presentations on an external device For more information see Disabling or...

Страница 154: ...s and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a format for storing sound in files TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Using a microphone 1 Connect an exte...

Страница 155: ...he file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording settings The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 In the Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 In th...

Страница 156: ...les through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work wit...

Страница 157: ...difficult to set up and use PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer and that makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card an...

Страница 158: ...ert the connector into the lower slot If you have a Type I or Type II card you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot CAUTION To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer do not force the card into the PC Card slot Removing PC Cards 1 Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears it is safe to remov...

Страница 159: ...r remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it See Removing PC Cards on page 158 ...

Страница 160: ... is connected to AC power For systems with a DVD ROM or multi function drive you can use WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology Your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled WARNING Before playing a DVD turn down the volume Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears ...

Страница 161: ...to do Sample DVD Drive Window NOTE If you wish to have WinDVD run automatically select Play DVD movie using WinDVD then select the Always do the selected action check box This check box is unchecked by default To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and select All Programs 2 Select InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD The WinDVD player window opens ...

Страница 162: ...to go backward or move it to the right to go forward Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported featu...

Страница 163: ...s 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 168 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD you are ready to play the disc...

Страница 164: ... forward steps forward in the playback one frame at a time None Speed Ring enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays Movethe slider upwardto play the movie in fast forward Move it further upward to increase forward speed Move the slider downward to play the movie in fast reverse Move it further downward to increase reverse speed Placing the slider in the center or clicking Play plays...

Страница 165: ...crease playback speed None Clock enables you to select and control playback time None Time shift click to slow playback speed None Mute click to mute movie sound Click again to restore movie sound to its original level M Fast Back starts fast reverse movie playback R Fast Forward starts fast forward movie playback F Previous Chapter skip to the previous chapter in the movie PgUp Click this To do t...

Страница 166: ...k If the disk is still playing this button stops play before the disk is ejected E Open Subpanels Displays the expanded subpanels view through which you can access advanced features For more information please see Using WinDVD advanced features on page 168 Capture opens the Capture browser which enables you to capture still images of a movie None Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut ...

Страница 167: ...ter zooming in you can pan around to see other areas of the image None Repeat shows the current media loop settings including repeat chapter repeat title loop or no repeat Ctrl B Volume click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume Shift increases Shift decreases Playlist displays the Playlist menu For more information on playlists please see Using playlists on page 1...

Страница 168: ... DVD format and your computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features may not appear or may appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section may be available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control ...

Страница 169: ... selecting the Expand subpanel button and the Navigation submenu The playlist options are found within the Navigation menu Options to use and create playlists allow you to open files open existing playlists create new playlists and select DVDs from an existing folder 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 playli...

Страница 170: ... WinDVD control panel on page 162 to locate the playlist button Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select New Playlist from the menu The Playlist window opens Sample WinDVD Playlist window 3 Select File to enable selection of a file or Disc to create a playlist for an entire disc 4 Locate each file you may select multiple files for your playlist using the directory browser ...

Страница 171: ... playlist then click Save Playlist files are saved with the file extension plf The playlist can be reopened and played Playing a Playlist After creating a new playlist you can open it with WinDVD The playlist keeps your selections organized so that you can play your favorites at any time To play a playlist 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist button See Using the WinDVD control panel ...

Страница 172: ...st you wish to open then click Open The Playlist window appears 4 Click Load List to open the saved playlists 5 Browse to the playlist you want to open then click Open and WinDVD displays the playlist Getting Help Click the Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD Click the Close button to exit WinDVD ...

Страница 173: ...olve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the f...

Страница 174: ...ogram name then End Task 5 Turn off your computer according to the instructions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 83 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 op...

Страница 175: ...king by plugging in another device such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously select Shutdown then Restart to restart the computer Cl...

Страница 176: ...r and the batteries on page 184 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt Del simultaneously select Shutdown then Restart to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the...

Страница 177: ...rt properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu This 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 Networ...

Страница 178: ...ind the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is consta...

Страница 179: ... using Windows Help and Support 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 ...

Страница 180: ... as system resources Interrupt 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 NOTE Some of the IRQs may be shared by multiple devices This is called IRQ sharing and is normal Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in...

Страница 181: ...you connect an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur To see what resources the operating system has assigned to the device see Checking device properties on page 182 Resolving conflicts There are things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device For...

Страница 182: ...k Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools 2 Double click the Computer Management icon 3 In the left pane click Device Manager 4 Select the specific device from the device category 5 In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disab...

Страница 183: ...General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the device The Drivers tab which displays the driver being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present Click Troubleshooting A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory module problems...

Страница 184: ...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 TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or ...

Страница 185: ... not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Tr...

Страница 186: ...u are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer Display p...

Страница 187: ... If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Make sure the display choice is not set for the built in screen only The screen ...

Страница 188: ...t settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and 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 s...

Страница 189: ...art then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check and click Properties The drive s properties box appears 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Click the Check Now button The Check Disk window 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 The Error checking test runs Your hard disk seems very slow I...

Страница 190: ...You may be inserting 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 aga...

Страница 191: ...Close the drive tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM or multi function 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 ma...

Страница 192: ...ard and rewind during the legal notices at the beginning of a movie Playback performance is poor Make sure your system s A C adapter is plugged in and the system s power setting is on full The Root or Title 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 sy...

Страница 193: ...n applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 Ensuring DMA Direct Memory Access is turned on See Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting on page 193 3 If you have installed new hardware such as a new graphics card or audio card ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 8 1 or higher and WinDVD Contact the manufacturer of the component 4 Verifying that your display driver...

Страница 194: ...le Secondary IDE Channel Properties window 7 Click the Advanced Settings tab 8 Look at Device 0 The current transfer mode should be Ultra DMA Mode 2 If it is not select Ultra DMA Mode 2 from the pull down menu and click OK WinDVD problems content issues Movies exhibit poor performance of Director s Commentary or other similar optional content versions Some movies may exhibit poor performance of th...

Страница 195: ...essages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error message and additional information Resolution The disc in the DVD ROM or multi function drive is not a valid disc type Valid disc type is DVD Video Ensure the disc is a valid disc type If the disc works in other players try using a disc cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are n...

Страница 196: ...lay the selected resolution due to system limitations The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit There are not enough sys tem resources to play the DVD at the selected setting Alter the display settings to reduce the resolution or number of colors Update video drivers The audio settings are incorrect Please check sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with t...

Страница 197: ...m with the copy protection system within the DVD ROM or multi function drive Play back cannot continue The DVD ROM or multi function drive failed to authenticate authorize playback of the DVD disc There may be a problem with the DVD ROM or multi function drive Try to play another disc Contact your supplier s Technical Support WinDVD does not support this version of the DVD specification Check that...

Страница 198: ... of WinDVD Use DVD content from the appropriate region If appli cable on your system refer to the Help file for how to change the Region Code Permission to play is denied Please check the Parental Control setting The Parental Control set ting of WinDVD is lower than the Parental Control level of the content being played Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized Change the Parental Con trol level ...

Страница 199: ...just the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature This file appears to contain unsupported data Please refer to the Sup ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be found This may be caused by one of the following No disc in the DVD...

Страница 200: ...er attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation ...

Страница 201: ...ain it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties window appears 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button 5 Double click the ap...

Страница 202: ...ely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems For more information...

Страница 203: ...ter drivers as described in Setting up a printer on page 61 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints...

Страница 204: ...0 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem guide for information on how to change these settings For more information visit toshiba com The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may ...

Страница 205: ...ires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get famili...

Страница 206: ...m consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer or authorized Toshiba representative 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 see Toshiba voice contact on page 207 Contacting Toshi...

Страница 207: ... 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 United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site comp...

Страница 208: ... Scribona Danmark A S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimäentie 14 P O Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland France Toshiba Systèmes France S A 7 Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S A 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece Hungary Technotrade Kft Szerencs utca 202 1147 ...

Страница 209: ... C B I 22 Rue de Béthune Casablanca Morocco The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Norway Scribona Norge A S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P O Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Papua New Guinea Fujitsu PNG Pty Ltd P O Box 4952 Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea Poland TECHMEX S A ul Partyzantów 71 43 316 Bielsko Biala 01...

Страница 210: ...na PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Eu...

Страница 211: ...ng the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Instant password security Fn This hot key blanks the display Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security Using the pointing device or any key will 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 F1 ...

Страница 212: ...ress Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task section Display in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Display Properties window appears 4 If you clicked Choose a screen saver the Screen Saver tab has already been selected If it is not selected click the Screen Save...

Страница 213: ...n saver To ensure the password protection is activated after pressing Fn F1 to activate instant security wait ten seconds before walking away from the computer Power usage mode Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up win dow and cycles through the battery save modes The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Play back Presentat...

Страница 214: ...the computer into Standby mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode This message box can be set so it does not display Sample Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 91 ...

Страница 215: ...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 does not display Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 88 ...

Страница 216: ...rnal monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Fn The Fn F6 hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn The Fn F7 hot key increa...

Страница 217: ...turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off For more information see Overlay keys on page 70 Fn This hot key enables disables the optional wireless device in your computer for systems with Wi Fi only Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 53 Sample disable and enable TouchPad...

Страница 218: ...features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Страница 219: ...may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current ...

Страница 220: ...y FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration ...

Страница 221: ...splay LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device th...

Страница 222: ...ic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed betwe...

Страница 223: ... memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any lett...

Страница 224: ...e computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternativ...

Страница 225: ...lexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press ...

Страница 226: ...xternal 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 disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of...

Страница 227: ...ed to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks t...

Страница 228: ...interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the TouchPad kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L L1 level one...

Страница 229: ...drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor S...

Страница 230: ...ced file system designed for use specifically with the Windows NT operating system O online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works ...

Страница 231: ...ice pointing device Any device such as the TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system...

Страница 232: ...ocal area networks and to link ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network devices to NT 1 Network Terminator devices Also called ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the...

Страница 233: ...greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards and pointing devices USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors The USB standard also allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swappi...

Страница 234: ... 375 ver 2 3 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 ...

Страница 235: ...wer 99 disposal 105 installing 102 light 37 51 98 monitoring power 98 power usage mode 213 removing 102 RTC real time clock 95 97 battery cover 38 latch 38 buttons CD Player 79 DVD ROM or multifunction drive eject 76 PC Card eject 33 power 36 Start 109 C calculator 123 caps lock light 37 Card and Socket Services 157 CD and DVDs caring for 81 viewing contents 80 CD Player control panel 79 CDs inser...

Страница 236: ...ror message 176 not accessing disk drives 176 placement 40 protection 39 running on battery power 95 setting up 45 55 transferring information 147 turning off 136 turning on 51 using at the office 144 156 warning resume failure message 176 work area 39 computing tips 67 connecting AC adapter 47 external monitor 144 156 external speakers 156 modem 82 mouse 60 power cable 49 to a network 82 USB mous...

Страница 237: ...53 displaying folder information 143 disposing of used batteries 105 DMA Direct Memory Access 180 double click 52 downloading 151 DVD ROM drive 31 problems 191 removing a disc 80 troubleshooting 183 DVD ROM or multifunction drive control buttons 76 eject button 76 inserting a disc 76 inserting discs 77 removing 80 DVD ROM multifunction drive light 37 E email 151 energy saving features 94 environme...

Страница 238: ...153 power usage mode 213 Stand by mode 214 volume mute 211 wireless mode 217 hot keys instant password 211 keyboard functions 217 hot swapping 157 precautions 159 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 149 I icon 108 desktop 109 moving to desktop 109 naming 116 safety 27 indicator panel keyboard 37 inserting CDs and DVDs 77 PC Cards 157 installing main battery 102 Internal mode 188 Internet 149 bookmark...

Страница 239: ...ng 58 removing 59 microphone jack 34 Microsoft Internet Explorer 82 Microsoft Support Online Web site 179 Microsoft Windows XP 107 minimizing 120 modem determining COM port 145 port 32 82 problem solving 204 resetting port to default settings 145 upgrading 145 modem using 82 monitor connecting 144 156 not working 187 port 32 mouse connecting 60 moving the computer 65 multi function drive 31 can t ...

Страница 240: ...g off 83 precautions 43 primary button 52 printer Add Printer Wizard 61 problem solving 203 printing a file 73 problem solving AC power 184 accessing disk drives 176 battery charge doesn t last 185 can t access CD DVD 191 can t insert diskette in drive 190 can t read a diskette 190 changing display properties 188 checking device properties 182 compact discs not running correctly 191 computer hangs...

Страница 241: ...wer and batteries 184 printer 203 program not responding 173 program not working properly 190 screen doesnot look right flickers 187 system resources 180 trouble prevention 204 URL address not found 178 using Startup options 177 warning resume failure 176 Windows XP not working 176 Windows XP won t start 176 WinDVD error messages 195 programs closing 122 not running correctly 190 starting 72 Web b...

Страница 242: ...ey 214 Standby 83 85 low battery 100 mode 36 restarting 93 using 91 Start button 109 starting a program 72 starting up the computer from Standby 93 Startup menu problem solving 177 support for Windows 110 S video port 32 system indicator panel 31 36 System Restore 132 System Setup 176 System Tools 132 system tools 188 Disk Defragmenter 189 Error checking 189 system tray 110 T taskbar 110 120 custo...

Страница 243: ... Explorer 117 Windows Help 110 Windows Media Player 78 Windows Standby 64 Windows XP changedateand timesettings 128 changing the screen saver 127 closing programs 123 creating a new folder 116 creating a text file 115 creating shortcuts 123 desktop 108 Help 133 178 Help and Support 178 problem solving 176 Recycle Bin 130 removing objects 130 resizingormovingwindows120 121 special features 137 star...

Страница 244: ...244 Index 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 video window maximizing 168 wireless antenna indicator 34 on off switch 34 wireless mode hot key 217 Wizards Add Printer 61 World Wide Web 149 ...

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