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left one and corresponds to the left mouse button. To double-
click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession.

The function of the secondary button depends on the program
you are using. It usually corresponds to the right mouse
button. Check your program’s documentation to find whether
it uses the secondary mouse button.

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad

The TouchPad is enabled by default. To change the enable/
disable TouchPad setting:

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Click Start, Control Panel.

The Control Panel window appears.

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Click Printers and Other Hardware.

3

Click Mouse Properties.

The Mouse Properties window appears.

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Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab.

The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears.

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Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate.

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Click Apply.

7

Click OK.

The Mouse Properties window closes.

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Close the Printers and Other Hardware window.

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Close the Control Panel window.

You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the
TouchPad.

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Содержание 1905-S301

Страница 1: ...5Series User sGuide If you need assistance VirtualTechTM http virtualtech toshiba com InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 199 in this guide ...

Страница 2: ...ic 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 RESULTING ...

Страница 3: ...or more of the following 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 computer Op...

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

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

Страница 6: ...valence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of an...

Страница 7: ...olicy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation ...

Страница 8: ...top of the LCD should not be less than 20 0 cm when the display is raised to its normal operating position Refer to the regulatory statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits No other transmitter may be co located with this device except FCC ID CJ6...

Страница 9: ...ttachment will be the responsibility of the user Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig 1 Caution Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig 1 Caution Bluetooth and Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from Toshiba is far below FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless...

Страница 10: ... specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary CAUTION Thisappliancecontainsalasersystemandisclassifiedasa CLASS1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep it...

Страница 11: ...gulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY O...

Страница 12: ... is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury Disposal of this mate...

Страница 13: ...ther documentation 25 Service options 26 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 27 Making sure you have everything 27 Front with the display closed 28 Back 28 Right side 30 Left side 31 Front with the display open 32 Keyboard indicator panel 34 System indicator panel 35 CD DVD control buttons 36 Underside 37 ...

Страница 14: ...uter for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 Turning on the power 51 Using the TouchPad 53 Primary and secondary control buttons 53 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 54 Setting up other devices 55 Installing additional memory optional 55 Connecting a mouse 59 Using an external keyboard 59 Connecting a printer 59 Setting up a printer 61 Connecting a USB printer 62 Connecting a parallel ...

Страница 15: ...al keys 72 Overlay keys 72 Emulating a full size keyboard 74 Starting a program 74 Saving your work 74 Printing your work 75 Using diskettes 76 Inserting and removing diskettes 76 Caring for diskettes 77 Backing up your files 78 Copying to a diskette 78 Playing a CD or DVD 79 Drive components and control buttons 79 CD DVD control buttons 81 CD DVD control and digital audio control 82 Inserting a d...

Страница 16: ...ing again after Turn Off 96 Using Hibernation 96 Using Standby 98 Going into Standby mode more quickly 99 Toshiba s online resources 100 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba s energy saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Using additional batteries 102 Battery safety precautions 102 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main battery 103 Charging the RTC batte...

Страница 17: ... 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 119 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 123 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 124 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 126 Lesson 6 Starting programs 127 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 129 Using the taskbar 130 Minimizing and maximizing windows 130 Resizing and moving windows 131 Lesson 8 Closing programs 132 Lesson 9 Creating shortc...

Страница 18: ...150 Customizing window toolbars 151 Displaying information about each folder 152 Using your computer at the office 154 Setting up for communications 154 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 156 Connecting your computer to a network 156 Setting up a wireless connection 157 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray 157 Setting up a direct cable connection 157 An overview of using the...

Страница 19: ...C Cards 167 PC Card supporting software 167 Inserting PC Cards 168 Removing PC Cards 169 Hot swapping 170 Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities 171 Power Management 172 Chapter 8 WinDVD 175 Playing DVDs 175 Using the WinDVD toolbar 177 Using the WinDVD status bar 177 Using the WinDVD control panel 178 Using the control panel playback buttons 179 Maximizing the video window 181 Using playlists 182 Creating p...

Страница 20: ...8 Exiting WinDVD 198 Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong 199 Problems that are easy to fix 199 Problems when you turn on the computer 201 The Windows operating system is not working 202 Using Startup options to fix problems 203 Internet problems 204 The Windows XP operating system can help you 204 Resolving a hardware conflict 205 A plan of action 205 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 206 Fix...

Страница 21: ... need further assistance 231 Before you call 231 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba s worldwide offices 234 Appendix A Hot Keys 237 Volume Mute 237 Instant password security 238 Without a password 238 With a password 238 Power usage mode 239 Stand By mode 240 Hibernation mode 240 Display modes 241 Display brightness 241 Enabling a wireless device 242 Disabling or e...

Страница 22: ...22 Contents 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 1 2 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 243 USA and Canada 243 United Kingdom 243 Australia 243 Europe 243 Glossary 245 Index 261 ...

Страница 23: ...ffers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read the first couple of chapters to familiarize you...

Страница 24: ... instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTION This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or...

Страница 25: ... text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer for additional programs on your Recovery CDs Toshiba accessories information which lists accessories available from Toshiba a...

Страница 26: ...ervice options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at Toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 199 ...

Страница 27: ...rves as a reference when you need to locate 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 231 ...

Страница 28: ...to the right and raise the panel Back The security lock slot enables you to attach an optional Port Noteworthy computer lock cable to your computer to secure it to a large heavy object such as your desk The LAN port enables you to connect the computer to a local area network using a 10 100 Ethernet link Display latch LAN port DC IN jack USB ports Modem port Security lock slot RGB monitor port Para...

Страница 29: ...d connectors The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals The modem port enables you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line For more information see Connecting the modem on page 89 The parallel port enables you to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device including ECP compatible devices The RGB monitor port enables you to connect an ...

Страница 30: ...antenna on or off The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive enables you to play high resolution full screen videos at up to 30 frames per second You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD ROMs and play audio CDs The eject button opens the drive tray The manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray when the computer is off CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual e...

Страница 31: ...ces such as external speakers Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers The 3 5 mm microphone in jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card See Using PC Cards on page 16...

Страница 32: ...several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 237 The TouchPadTM enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger The Primary control button next to the TouchPad acts like the primary button on a mouse The Secondary control button next to the TouchPad acts like the secondary button on a mouse Display Speaker Function keys Keyboard Palm rest CD DVD control b...

Страница 33: ...rovide information about system functions For a description of these lights see System indicator panel on page 35 The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images For more information on your viewing options see Display modes on page 241 The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about keyboard functions For details see Keyboard indicator p...

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

Страница 35: ...ttery light indicates the main battery s current charge It glows green steadily when the battery is fully charged It glows amber while the battery is being charged It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged For more information on determining remaining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 105 The hard disk drive light flas...

Страница 36: ...isplay latch are for playing CDs and DVDs You can play audio CDs while the computer is turned off CD DVD control buttons with CD DVD mode indicator shown The mode button enables you to toggle between two modes digital mode signified by musical notes graphic on the indicator panel and CD DVD mode signified by a CD disc graphic on the indicator panel Press and hold the mode button for a few seconds ...

Страница 37: ...your system your computer starts up and you need to log on before being able to play a CD or DVD The play pause button begins play or pauses the disc player if it is currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing To eject the disc press the button again Pressing the mode button once more places the computer in digital mode Underside Hard disk drive Battery cover Exp...

Страница 38: ... cooling vent helps keep your computer at an optimum temperature CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure you do not block the cooling vents The battery cover provides access to the battery module which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 108 The battery r...

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

Страница 40: ... correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consu...

Страница 41: ...ess chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the flo...

Страница 42: ...tion the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a ...

Страница 43: ...n Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of th...

Страница 44: ...vernight to let the keyboard dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive in use light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk can damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnet...

Страница 45: ...ps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection A window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen 4 Click Ski...

Страница 46: ...tically 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 at no charge to you You can register your computer with Toshiba by double clicking the icon on your desktop or by mailing the registration card that may ship with your computer NOTE To register on...

Страница 47: ...e starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 55 Connect a mouse see Connecting a mouse on page 59 Connect a full size keyboard see Using an external keyboard on page 59 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 63 Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer on page 59 Install PC Cards see Us...

Страница 48: ...tlet and to charge the computer s batteries The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the back of the computer Power cable AC adapter ...

Страница 49: ... heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats dis continue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so can cause an electric shock CAUTION Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases Never pull directl...

Страница 50: ...charge the battery with the computer turned off or on It takes several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer is on If the computer is not consuming full power the time required to charge the battery is reduced For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 101 CAUTION Once the battery...

Страница 51: ... CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel don t force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty 2 If you have a printer connected to your computer turn on the printer and wait until the printer indicates that it is ready on line 3 Turn on the computer by pressing the power button l...

Страница 52: ...e 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 not lit when the computer is not connected to an external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 105 The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is cur...

Страница 53: ... 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 ve positioned your cursor you can either click it into place by double tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons For more on the TouchPad see Lesson 2...

Страница 54: ...on Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad setting 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse Properties The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the TouchPAD ON OFF tab The TouchPAD ON OFF tab view window appears 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropr...

Страница 55: ...hich is available for you to add an additional memory module of either 128 256 and 512 MB capacity You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install a memory module CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 4 1 If the computer is on click Start Turn Off Compu...

Страница 56: ...memory slot cover to the empty memory slot Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the four screws that secure the memory slot cover and then remove the memory slot cover Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Expansion memory slot cover ...

Страница 57: ...t into the computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Inserting the memory mo...

Страница 58: ...ce icon Click System The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory 16 If the computer does not recognize the memory turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory module is seated properly as described in step 10 Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in Installing additional memory optional on page 55 2 Gently push the memory ...

Страница 59: ...a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer provided that the keyboard is USB compatible To connect a keyboard attach its cable to one of the computer s USB ports Connecting a printer NOTE Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer NOTE You must supply the proper printer cable If one did not come with your ...

Страница 60: ...ect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports To determine if the printer is USB compatible check its documentation To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer You can purchase one from a computer or electronics s...

Страница 61: ...omputer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system s 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 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes The Printers and F...

Страница 62: ...re the printer name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference between other printers 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 ...

Страница 63: ...r screen To do this 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the rear of the computer 3 Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet 4 Turn on the external monitor 5 Turn on the computer 6 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on thecomputer Once ...

Страница 64: ... You can also change these settings using the Display Properties box in the Control Panel Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your external display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the documentation supplied with the device for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use the simultaneous mode you must set the r...

Страница 65: ... the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even though the computer is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take several hours to recharge the main battery Guidelines for turning off the computer To leave the computer off ...

Страница 66: ...ion about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 101 Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products CAUTION Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grille and ...

Страница 67: ...reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba s Web site at toshibaaccessories com Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional Port Noteworthy computer lock cable Port Noteworthy compute...

Страница 68: ...5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 1 2 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot located on the left side of the computer then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter theft Locking the computer ...

Страница 69: ...the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 107 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk...

Страница 70: ...r computer perform at its optimal level Before turning off the computer always use the Turn Off command unless you want to use Standby or Hibernation mode as described in Powering down the computer on page 91 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its turn off procedure If you don t let it turn off normally details such as new icon positions may be lost ...

Страница 71: ...anges only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Function keys F1 through ...

Страница 72: ...n key has the same function as the secondary or right mouse control button Overlay keys Sample keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Windows logo key Application key End 8 U I O P J K L M 4 5...

Страница 73: ...you 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 t...

Страница 74: ...er to open the program first you have four options Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows XP operating system s tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 127 Saving your work Befo...

Страница 75: ...working with choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name For information on how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 118 Printing your work Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Turning off the computer on page 65 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one ...

Страница 76: ...iskette drive lets you use high density 1 44 MB diskettes for data transfer and storage Sample external diskette drive Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot When the diskette is in place the eject button pops out Eject button ...

Страница 77: ...otect them and keep them clean If a diskette is dirty clean it with a soft cloth moistened in water Do not use cleaning fluids Never slide back the protective metal cover Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data stored on a diskette Never twist or bend a diskette Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing them to direct sunl...

Страница 78: ...enu appears 3 Click My Computer The My Computer window appears 4 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 5 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file 6 Click File then click Send To 7 Click the icon for the diskette drive 3 1 2 floppy A HINT You can also back up a fi...

Страница 79: ... play high resolution video at up to 30 frames per second NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery power You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when the computer is turned off For more informati...

Страница 80: ...eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive is on press the stop eject control button to eje...

Страница 81: ...ode button for four seconds When the mode button is locked you cannot switch between the CD DVD and digital audio modes To unlock the mode button press and hold it for four seconds The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The next track button skips to the following track on the disc Mode The left side of the indicator panel displays one of the following icons depending...

Страница 82: ...CD is in the drive the system enters CD player mode and operates as a stand alone CD player If a DVD is in the drive the operating system starts and the DVD player starts The operating sys tem starts the Media Player starts and the digital audio file begins to play While in CD DVD mode you press the mode button DVD ROM drive power turns off Operating system is running and you press Play Pause If a...

Страница 83: ...age your ears To turn the volume down use the volume control dial or 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 or DVD ROM CD RW drive Pressing the eject button The disc tray partially opens CAUTION To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disk activity light ...

Страница 84: ...Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up Inserting a disc CAUTION Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction ...

Страница 85: ...ks indicating that it is locked Removing compact discs To remove a compact disc CD or DVD with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Also if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pul...

Страница 86: ... audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray To access the Windows MediaTM Player you can open it through the Start menu or double click the icon on the desktop The first time you start the Windows Media Player it will display in Toshiba Skin mode Sample Windows MediaTM Player Toshiba Skin You may switch the Media Player window to full mode one of two ways Click on the center of the deskto...

Страница 87: ...hapter devoted to using WinDVDTM For information about how to play back a DVD see WinDVD on page 175 When you watch DVD movies on your computer using WinDVD Toshiba highly recommends that your system s power management utility is set to full power mode Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk CDs are often used to install software or stor...

Страница 88: ...twards not in a circle with a clean dry cloth If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Using the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive Your computer may come with a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive that allows you to Play prerecorded DVDs Play prerecorded CDs Read an...

Страница 89: ...all Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Connecting the modem Your computer comes with a built in V 90 56K modem and a built in 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ11 telephone line NOTE Due to FCC limitations speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible rates during downloads Actual data tr...

Страница 90: ...in 10 100 Ethernet LAN adapter by connecting it to a standard RJ45 LAN line Remotely using the built in modem and a dial up connection To set up the network connection use the Network Setup Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click Network Setup Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions The computer connects with the network Using the i...

Страница 91: ...ogy is that i LINK supports faster data transfer rates Powering down the computer When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off Hibernation and Stand By Each option has its advantages Turn Off command The Turn Off command shuts the computer down completely When you start up again the computer runs a self test and loads the operating system You must open any progra...

Страница 92: ...ibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the battery discharges Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the ha...

Страница 93: ...you left it including all open programs and files you were using TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the drive in use lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Using Turn Off Computer The Turn Off or Shut down command shuts the computer down co...

Страница 94: ...rograms and files you were using To turn off the computer 1 Click Start select Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer box appears Sample Turn off computer dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely Shutting down more quickly You can also shut down the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn on the...

Страница 95: ...ollowing screen appears Sample System power mode settings 5 Select Power Off for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel 6 Click OK ...

Страница 96: ...ard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the mode in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges When st...

Страница 97: ...option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 5 Click OK 6 Close the Control Panel The computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Power Management on page 172 Once the computer is configured put the computer into Hibernation mode by e...

Страница 98: ...charged main battery will last up to eight hours in Standby mode Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation When starting up again the computer returns to the mode in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully your in...

Страница 99: ...y mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu then click Control Panel 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon and then click the Toshiba Power Management ...

Страница 100: ...ff light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical quest...

Страница 101: ...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 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable lithium ion Li Ion high capacity b...

Страница 102: ...NiMH battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer is turned off Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may want to carry additional charged batteries with you You can then replace a discharged bat...

Страница 103: ...harge the battery using your computer or you can use an optional battery charger CAUTION Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at toshibaaccessories com Charging the main ...

Страница 104: ...ely charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working To recharge the RTC battery plug in the computer and leave it turned on for 10 or more hours NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery...

Страница 105: ...s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon 3 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon 4 Click the Battery Power Meter tab The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining batt...

Страница 106: ...he length of time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs See Power Management on page 172 for details What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and ...

Страница 107: ...uter can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low You can set multiple alarms Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has 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 Stand By mode or Hibernation mode or to Turn Off when the alarm goes off To se...

Страница 108: ...ur information will be lost Be sure to save your work often CAUTION When handling a battery be 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 or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 96 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and t...

Страница 109: ...mputer Sliding the battery out 6 While holding the battery release latch toward the unlocked position use the adjacent half oval finger slot nearby to gently pull the battery pack free WARNING If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 113 ...

Страница 110: ...from the back end first at a slight angle so that end fits evenly with the surrounding casing If the back end has been correctly inserted you will be able to gently press the front end into place until it snaps shut If the front end resists don t force it Simply start over Inserting the battery CAUTION Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery falling out of the computer case 3 T...

Страница 111: ... circuiting the battery will cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to the battery or the computer Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through...

Страница 112: ... flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light LED should glow green and the Battery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections...

Страница 113: ... if it becomes damaged CAUTION The computer s main battery is a lithium ion Li ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba The materials that came with your computer ma...

Страница 114: ... in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables compact discs and diskettes Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit toshibaaccessories com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through ai...

Страница 115: ...than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore the Windows XP operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop The desktop is the...

Страница 116: ...ples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system However the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar system tray and background pattern Sample Desktop Start Taskbar System tray ...

Страница 117: ...etrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain oth...

Страница 118: ...ws To make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume...

Страница 119: ...o form a network so that programs documents and other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers You can use the My Computer feature accessible through 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 intro...

Страница 120: ...ention that button For example click the secondary button 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu 3 With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu 5...

Страница 121: ...he upper right corner of this window The My Computer window is closed 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the pointing device 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 ...

Страница 122: ...taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop If you can t move the taskbar it s probably because it has been locked To unlock it 1 Right click the taskbar A menu appears If the Lock the taskbar option has a check mark then the feature is in use 2 Click Lock the taskbar 3 Call up the menu again The check mark should be gone indicating the lock has been removed Follow the same st...

Страница 123: ...son 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself But you can also type a Web address in the My Computer wind...

Страница 124: ...a of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 2 Click New then click Text Document The operating 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 opera...

Страница 125: ... the taskbar that reads New Doc txt Notepad the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but if you point to the name the complete name is visible By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open To learn more about Notepad open the Help menu by pressing F1 For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson ...

Страница 126: ...The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Folder The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted 3 Type a name for the folder such as My Folder then press Enter 4 Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar The operating system displays t...

Страница 127: ...ing programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into the operating system Paint and Windows Explorer To use Paint to launch programs 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 Click Accessories 3 Click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic draw...

Страница 128: ...ces For example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer 4 Click the Paint button on the taskbar The operating system displays the Paint program The operating system places the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you ...

Страница 129: ...eral program windows open You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning windows so that you can see more than one of them at a time You can also hide windows by removing them from the desktop without actually closing your document or program This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows open on the desktop Sample Windows Explorer open on the de...

Страница 130: ...n how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Explorer window the active window click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window 2 Click the Minimize button at the top right of the Explorer window to hide the window Windows Explorer disappears fr...

Страница 131: ...s to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore 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 a two headed arrow 3 Click and drag the edge of the window until it takes up just less than hal...

Страница 132: ...on 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to close it While you can run several programs at the same time having a large number of programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutorial To close the programs 1 Click the Close button at the top...

Страница 133: ...ter Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the name and location of the program file to which you would like to create a shortcut 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Shortcut The operating system displays the Create Shortcut dial...

Страница 134: ... The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then click Search Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search dialog box ...

Страница 135: ...form searches on the Internet 2 Click All files and folders 3 Type char in the text box labeled In all or part of the file name 4 Click Search The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 5 Select the Character Map file with the secondary button then drag and drop it on the desktop A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop ...

Страница 136: ...round area of your desktop with pictures patterns or colors The background is considered a property of your desktop This lesson will not only teach you how to change the background but will also introduce you to properties The Windows XP operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and co...

Страница 137: ... Display Properties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Saver tab 4 Click the arrow beside the current option probably None to open the screen saver list box 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patte...

Страница 138: ... time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You initially set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the operating system To change the date and time settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click the Date Time Language and Regional Options icon 3 Click the Date and Time icon The operating system displa...

Страница 139: ... month year day and time 6 Click the Time Zone tab and drop down list box and set your time zone 7 Click OK 8 Close the Control Panel Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial you created a new icon on the desktop Since everything you have done to this point has been just practice you may want to return the desktop back to its original uncluttered state This lesson expla...

Страница 140: ...icon disappears as you drop it on the Recycle Bin 3 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The operating system opens the Recycle Bin window Notice that all the icons you dropped on the Recycle Bin are listed Sample Recycle Bin window 4 To completely remove an object select it and then click File Delete The Confirm File Delete window appears 5 Click Yes to permanently delete the file The object is perm...

Страница 141: ...the Recycle Bin at once choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu HINT Empty the Recycle Bin periodically Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a ...

Страница 142: ...cted date or time Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do This teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support The operating system has a Help facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 If you don t have an application open...

Страница 143: ...ndex click index Help and Support displays the Index Sample Help and Support Index The left side of the screen contains the index The text box above the index where the cursor is flashing lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index 3 Type drawing in the text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed ...

Страница 144: ...using Paint then click Display Help opens a topic screen that in the window s right pane gives a brief description of Paint and provides different ways for accessing the program including through use of a hot link Paint Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about However when you do encounter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at it ...

Страница 145: ... 8 375 ver 2 1 2 Using the Windows XP tour Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience the Windows XP tour is a good way to start To start the tour 1 Click Start then click Tour Windows XP The Windows XP Tour window appears 2 Follow the instructions Sample Windows XP Tour window ...

Страница 146: ... As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer This lesson teaches you how to turn off your computer 1 Click Start then click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer turns off There are other ways to shut down your computer For more information see Powering do...

Страница 147: ...d enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect ...

Страница 148: ...hanges to reflect what 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 your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Reso...

Страница 149: ...w instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options you choose determines how you browse in the operating system regardless of whether you start from the desktop My Computer Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer For more information about changing your desktop style enter Desktop on the Index tab in Help and Support Choosing a st...

Страница 150: ...onalizing 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 the window of your choice ...

Страница 151: ...ay 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 152: ...ul to have the operating system display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can browse to another location by...

Страница 153: ...Tasks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then OK Helpful information on how to use the folders appears on one side of the window Sample folder with how to information To remove the informational boxes 1 In the Tools menu select Folders Options The Folders Options box appears 2 In the Tasks section click the button for Use Windows classic folders 3 Click Apply t...

Страница 154: ...he telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended ...

Страница 155: ...ed 6 Your modem should be listed under Modem 7 To verify that the modem is set up properly Click the port to which your modem is connected Click Properties Click the Diagnostics tab Click Query Modem The Modem AMR Properties box appears 8 Click the General tab The computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly 9 If the modem isn t working properly click Troubleshooting and follow t...

Страница 156: ...ork You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality Accessing a network To access A wired network at the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer A remote network you need a dial up connection A wireless network you need a wireless networking PC Card or contact your authorized Toshiba representative Setting up the connection To se...

Страница 157: ...evices you may have installed You can use the system tray s PC Card icon to turn off your Wi Fi Mini PCI module However you will need to restart your computer to turn your Wi Fi Mini PCI module back on Your Wi Fi Mini PCI module is integrated into your computer system It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service...

Страница 158: ...Learning about the Internet on page 123 The Internet 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 to...

Страница 159: ...o the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A modem A Web browser A telephone line An Internet Service Provider ISP account Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet 1 Connect your computer s m...

Страница 160: ...te specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time as you sign up for the service Internet cha...

Страница 161: ...oad or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Exploring video features Your computer s video features include Viewing Windows presentations or DVD movies either on the computer screen display panel or external monitor or on a television set Viewing pre...

Страница 162: ...you ll need to purchase the appropriate cable 2 Change the display properties setting to 800 x 600 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears Sample Display Properties dialog box Click the Settings tab Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 Click Apply 3 Press FN F5 four times 4 Start playing your mov...

Страница 163: ...ing audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source Variable rewind and fast forward Playlist Bookmark Help Repeat Play Stop P...

Страница 164: ... system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is the format for storing sound in files Using a microphone Attaching a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder Sample Sound Recorder screen Positioning bar Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward ...

Страница 165: ...le 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 the Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Sound Playback quality and volume and the Sound Recording volume 4 Click OK Your new settings take ...

Страница 166: ...k sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the computer Attaching a headphone or speaker cable 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The out requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack 3 Adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headph...

Страница 167: ...card and so on You can install two Type II cards A Type III card is used for removable hard disks and other functions that require a larger card You can install one of these cards Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use PC Card supp...

Страница 168: ... the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the slot 3 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place NOTE If you have a Type III card insert the connector into the lower slot If you have a Type II card you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot There are two eject buttons one per slot ...

Страница 169: ...rds 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card Ejecting a PC Card 3 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Removing a PC card ...

Страница 170: ... example Never remove an ATA card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating DEFINITION SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices such as a scanner or digital camera to your comput...

Страница 171: ...es several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter Power Management ...

Страница 172: ...ess of the source and use the many preset power modes or define your own To access the Toshiba Power Management Utility 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon 3 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon The Toshiba Power Management Utility window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window ...

Страница 173: ...em resources you may experience longer work sessions by enabling the Normal or Long Life settings By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply AC mode tab This section has two preset power usage mode Full Power and User Defined Toshiba...

Страница 174: ...2 1 2 Battery mode tab This section lists the preset modes along with the estimated battery life for each mode The preset modes are Long Life Normal Full Power User Defined Although you can change the properties for any of these modes this is not recommended ...

Страница 175: ... DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive you can use InterVideo 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 If your computer has a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled When you watch DVD movies on your computer using WinDVD Toshi...

Страница 176: ... Modular Bay Insert a DVD into the drive following the instructions in Inserting a disc on page 83 The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD If the autoplay feature is enabled the DVD automatically begins to play see Setting general properties on page 185 for information on enabling autoplay To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to ...

Страница 177: ...re information Using the WinDVD status bar The time slider enables you to rapidly move forward or backward in the DVD content Move the time slider to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward The current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar The playback speed slider enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider to the left to slow...

Страница 178: ... positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays see Creating playlists on page 182 Once a DVD is pla...

Страница 179: ...ion 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 Using the control panel you can play a DVD from the beginning or move to a desired location then begin playing Sample WinDVD control panel Variable rewind and fast forward Playlist Bookmark Help Repeat Play Stop Pause Step Previous chapter Fast backward Fast...

Страница 180: ...r on the control panel counter The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat but ton again and the repeat symbol no longer displays on the control panel None Eject open the DVD ROM drive disc tray E Pause temporarily stop playing a DVD Spacebar Play start playing a DVD Spacebar Step move forward through the DVD one frame at a time Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one ...

Страница 181: ...u reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD R Previous move to the beginning of the previous chapter and resume playing the DVD PgUp Next move to the next chapter and resume playing the DVD PgDn Fast forward move quickly forward through the DVD content When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD F Time move to a specific time...

Страница 182: ...VD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time Creating playlists 1 On the WinDVD control pan...

Страница 183: ...which you want to play them To delete a file from the playlist select the file in the Selected files list then click Delete To delete the entire list and start over click Delete All 5 When you have finished creating your playlist click Save Playlist to save it You do not assign a name to the saved playlist as you can only save one playlist at a time After saving the playlist a confirmation dialog ...

Страница 184: ...nDVD You can control several general WinDVD characteristics such as whether the toolbar and status bar are visible as well as numerous audio and display features You control these general audio and display features from the Properties dialog box 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running 2 On the WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the ...

Страница 185: ... between one and five times Once a drive has reached the limit the region code cannot be changed again Pay careful attention to the Remaining times until permanent box on the General properties tab 1 To change the region code select the desired option in the Current regions list The Remaining times until permanent box displays the remaining number of times you can change the current region before ...

Страница 186: ... panel 5 Click OK to save your settings Setting audio properties NOTE The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports When playing a DVD some of the control panel features may be unavailable Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them 1 In the Properties dialog box click the Audio tab The Audio tab moves to the front The Current audio track box displays the current audio ...

Страница 187: ...els into two channels 3 In the Vocal options box select the desired option for DVDs that support vocal as follows No vocal does not output vocals to any speaker Left vocal outputs vocals to left speakers only Right vocal outputs vocals to right speakers only Both outputs vocals to both left and right speakers 4 In the Dolby Pro Logic box select the Always enable check box to enable Dolby Pro Logic...

Страница 188: ...he Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized Otherwise clear the check box 3 Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden Otherwise clear the check box 4 Select the OSD On Screen Display check box to enable OSD Otherwise clear the check b...

Страница 189: ...u can customize the appearance of your WinDVDTM 2000 player s control panel To configure the control panel s appearance 1 Position the pointer over the control panel then click the secondary button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options Sample WinDVD control panel options ...

Страница 190: ... ver 2 3 2 You can select a new control panel background color or select WinDVD to display the control panel in a different format Sample new WinDVD control panel appearance You can also select About to display copyright and version information ...

Страница 191: ...ontrol panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel See Playing DVDs on page 175 for help locating the expanded controls button WinDVD expa...

Страница 192: ...he DVD faster Placing the slider in the cen ter plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automati cally muted at any other playback speed None Brightness move the slider to the right to increase video brightness Move it to the left to decrease brightness increases decreases Directional buttons use to navigate the WinDVD menus as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard The ...

Страница 193: ...dle row on the numeric keypad to begin play ing that chapter You can clear an entry by clicking the clear X button on the lower left corner of the numeric keypad 0 9 Menu button dis plays all available menus for the current DVD Examples of menus are Root Audio Language Subtitles Use your mouse or the control panel directional but tons to select a menu Click Resume to resume DVD play back None Use ...

Страница 194: ...r num ber C Title button Dis plays a list of all the titles on the current DVD Click the title you want to play then click Enter T Audio tracks dis plays a list of all the audio track options This feature is most commonly used with multi language con tent to change the spo ken heard language This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes A Use this To do this Or use ...

Страница 195: ...t includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes Select the desired lan guage or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD s default language S Camera angles display a list of all the available camera angles Due to differ ences in the DVD mastering process some multi angle views may not func tion properly G Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut ...

Страница 196: ...utton and drag the cursor to the bottom right corner of the area you want to view in close up A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view Bookmark save an unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the book mark shortcut menu ...

Страница 197: ...d in the lower right corner of the directional button panel 2 With the pointer over the center of the window drag the zoomed window up down left or right The close up view changes to reflect the new zoom window location Zooming out To return the video to normal size click the zoom button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit Adjusting the color balance You can adjust ...

Страница 198: ...low and decrease the blue color values Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase the red and decrease the green color values Move the slider to the left to increase the green and decrease the red color values Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Some DVDs contain links to Web sites To enable these links click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet browser Getting ...

Страница 199: ...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 200: ...ing programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 6 Click Start Turn off computer 7 The Turn off computer window appears 8 Click Turn off The computer turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the detail...

Страница 201: ...C adapter check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Stand By mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing th...

Страница 202: ...wer and the batteries on page 209 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 and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the opera...

Страница 203: ...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 Networking Safe Mode with Command ...

Страница 204: ...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 can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmar...

Страница 205: ...m first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation...

Страница 206: ...essor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards t...

Страница 207: ... tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click Start Control Panel and then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Computer Management icon 3 Click Device Manager in the left frame 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 ma...

Страница 208: ...es dialog box which provides an array of tabs They include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW diskette drive and other power using functions The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present Click troubleshooting A Help and S...

Страница 209: ...s remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries main battery and real tim...

Страница 210: ...t 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 Try r...

Страница 211: ...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 212: ... the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colo...

Страница 213: ...e is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Someti...

Страница 214: ...w If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may al...

Страница 215: ...diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 213 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD...

Страница 216: ... others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability Silver colored CD ROMs are the most reliable followed by gold colored CD ROM Green colored CD ROMs are the least reliable WinDVD problems general issues WinDV...

Страница 217: ...vers from the Web Before installing a new hardware or software component on your system check for any potential conflicts between its resource requirements and your current system configuration Also if you change your operating system check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware for example the graphics card and...

Страница 218: ...lor depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback Some systems do not support video overlays if these parameters are not optimal Try lowering these settings to improve performance Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting To ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click the System icon The System Properties window displays 3 Click t...

Страница 219: ...at Device 0 The current transfer mode should be Ultra DMA Mode 2 If it isn t select Ultra DMA Mode 2 from the drop down list 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 these features In particular the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pa...

Страница 220: ... with 48 KHz sampling rate support DirectX 8 1 or higher Source Microsoft DVD ROM drive with DMA enabled only available with Microsoft OSR 2 1 or above with PIXX 4 0 and USB support added WinDVD software WinDVD error messages 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 RO...

Страница 221: ...the audio card or audio compo nent within the system The problem may be one of the following There is a problem with the audio driver The audio card is faulty Check installation of the sound card drivers WinDVD cannot display 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 s...

Страница 222: ...unclassified Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support This is usually a rare title specific problem There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD ROM drive Playback cannot con tinue The DVD ROM drive failed to authenticate authorize playback of the DVD disc There may be a problem with the DVD ROM drive Try to play another disc Contact your supp...

Страница 223: ... 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 224: ...nd the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature 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...

Страница 225: ...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 226: ...mon 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 dialog box appears 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button 5 Double click the PCMCIA adapter 6 Double click the appropriate PC Card The operatin...

Страница 227: ...ck the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 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 infor...

Страница 228: ...ter drivers as shown in Turning off the computer on page 65 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand By 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 print...

Страница 229: ...m It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive...

Страница 230: ...les to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every ti...

Страница 231: ...umentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United State...

Страница 232: ...ed to the problem Backup copies of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United Sta...

Страница 233: ...iba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA toshiba ca Canada toshiba Europe com Europe toshiba co jp index htm Japan csd toshiba com cgi bin tais support supp_home_latin jsp Mexico and all of Latin America ...

Страница 234: ... 8H2 Canada Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Denmark 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 Avenu...

Страница 235: ...US this call may incur long distance charges Morocco 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 T...

Страница 236: ...e Henares Spain Sweden Scribona 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 ...

Страница 237: ...on with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones ...

Страница 238: ...indows XP operating system you type the user or supervisor password into the Windows security screen dialog box To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel 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 sc...

Страница 239: ...ge modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power User Defined Sample power usage modes The power usage modes in the Windows operating system under AC power are Full Power and User Defined The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Power Management on page 172 ...

Страница 240: ...x For more information about Stand By mode please see Using Standby on page 98 Fn This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box isdisplayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key ...

Страница 241: ...xternal monitor simultaneously External monitor only TV LCD TV only In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the built in display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Simultaneous mode works only with external monitors that support 640 X 480 resolution and higher Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen b...

Страница 242: ...puter The wireless mode is Wi Fi enabled This enables the Wi Fi antenna Fn This hot key enables disables the Touchpad To use the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 53 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off ...

Страница 243: ... 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 244: ...244 Power Cable Connectors 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 1 2 Blank Page ...

Страница 245: ... 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 246: ...n table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Mus...

Страница 247: ...f 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 that provides a compatible conne...

Страница 248: ...sic 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 betw...

Страница 249: ... only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any...

Страница 250: ...he computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati...

Страница 251: ...peed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the control button or mouse button rapidly t...

Страница 252: ...ects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The s...

Страница 253: ...es See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long...

Страница 254: ...eate a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using the TouchPad and control buttons combination kilobyte KB A unit of data e...

Страница 255: ... 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 ...

Страница 256: ...read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows XP and Windows Millennium Edition operating systems P palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultane...

Страница 257: ...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 application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file i...

Страница 258: ...r s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial por...

Страница 259: ...ther computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management V W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Compatibility Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi is an...

Страница 260: ...260 Glossary 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 1 2 ...

Страница 261: ...erving power 106 disposal 113 inserting 110 installing 108 light 35 52 105 Li Ion lithium ion 101 monitoring power 105 NiMH nickel metal hydride 102 not charging 210 power usage mode 239 recharging 103 remaining power 105 removing 108 RTC real time clock 102 104 safety precautions 102 setting alarms 107 battery cover 38 latch 38 buttons CD Player 86 87 CD DVD controls 33 36 79 DVD ROM drive eject ...

Страница 262: ...puter 66 diskettes 77 click 53 closing programs 132 COM port 154 comfort chair 41 lighting 42 work habits 43 commands Hibernation 92 Stand By 91 92 Turn Off 91 communications network connection 156 programs 89 setting up 89 system resources 206 via modem 89 compact discs inserting 84 problem solving 216 removing 85 computer cleaning 66 lock 67 moving 67 non system disk or disk error message 202 no...

Страница 263: ...gital Versatile Discs 79 DirectX Foundation 220 disk activity light 36 Disk Defragmenter 214 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 214 missing files trouble accessing a disk 213 running slow 214 diskette drive 76 can t insert a diskette 215 can t read a diskette 215 diskettes caring for 77 cleaning 77 copying files to 78 inserting and removing 76 display 33 doesn t look normal flickers 212 exter...

Страница 264: ...h display settings current settings not working with hardware 213 program has performed an illegal operation 200 warning resume failure 202 WinDVD 220 Error checking 214 Ethernet10 100EthernetLANadapter 90 expansion memory slot 56 cover 38 external keyboard 59 external microphone connecting 164 external monitor connecting 154 not working 213 external speakers 166 F FAT File Allocation Table 213 fi...

Страница 265: ...108 memory module 55 Internal External mode 213 Internet 158 bookmarked site not found 204 chat rooms 160 connecting to 159 news groups 160 overview 158 slow connection 204 URL address not found 204 internet explorer icon 117 Internet Service Provider ISP 159 IRQ Interrupt Request 206 J jacks external speakers 31 headphone 31 microphone 31 video audio out 29 K keyboard 33 character keys 71 Ctrl Fn...

Страница 266: ...esetting port to default settings 154 upgrading 154 modem using 89 monitor connecting 63 154 not working 212 moving the computer 67 My Computer 119 120 N network accessing 156 connecting to 90 New Connection Wizard 156 Network Setup Wizard 90 New Folder icon 126 new text document 124 next track button 37 Notepad 125 numeric mode light 34 O object properties 136 on off light 35 online tours 145 ope...

Страница 267: ...accessing disk drives 202 battery charge doesn t last 210 battery not charging 210 can t access CD DVD 215 can t insert diskette in drive 215 can t read a diskette 215 changing display properties 213 checking device properties 208 compact discs not running correctly 216 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 226 computer will not power up 201 contacting Toshiba 231 corrupted damaged data files 214 D...

Страница 268: ...tion 229 URL address not found 204 using Startup options 203 warning resume failure 202 Windows won t start 202 Windows XP not working 202 WinDVD error messages 220 programs closing 132 not running correctly 214 starting 74 Web browsers 158 properties 136 R recharging main battery 103 RTC battery 104 recording adjusting quality 165 sounds 163 164 Recycle Bin 117 139 region code 185 remaining batte...

Страница 269: ...ndby 98 Standby mode hot key 240 starting again from 100 Start button 117 starting a program 74 starting up the computer from Standby 100 Startup menu problem solving 203 stop button 37 support for Windows 118 system indicator panel 33 35 system requirements WinDVD 220 System Restore 141 System Setup 202 System Tools 141 system tray 118 T taskbar 118 130 customizing 148 telephone line connecting t...

Страница 270: ...ontrol dial 31 volume adjusting 166 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files recording 164 Web address 123 160 Web browsers 158 Web sites 231 Support Online 205 Web sites Toshiba 233 Wi Fi wireless networking 156 windows hiding 129 repositioning 129 resizing 129 131 Windows Explorer 127 Windows Help and Support 118 Windows XP changedateandtimesettings 138 changing the screen saver 136 closing programs 1...

Страница 271: ...is poor 217 playing DVDs 175 playlists 182 properties audio 186 properties display 188 region codes 185 slow playback 217 starting 176 status bar 177 system requirements 220 toolbar 177 video content poor 219 video window maximizing 181 zoom 196 197 wireless antenna on off switch 30 wireless features Wi Fi 157 wireless networking 156 Wizards Add Printer 61 Network Setup 90 New Connection Wizard 15...

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