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Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center

Media Center Setup

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0

If you have a cable TV set-top box, satellite, or other set-top
box that controls your TV signal, connect the remote sensor
control cable to the remote sensor and position the end of it
over the remote receiver on your cable box.

1

Plug the remote sensor cable into a USB connector on the
back of the computer.

2

Position the remote sensor so you can easily point at it
with the remote control.

3

As necessary, plug the remote sensor control cable into
the back of the remote sensor. Position the end of the
control cable over the remote IR receiver window on your
cable TV set-top box. Remove the paper from the
backing tape on the end of the cable and press it into
place over the IR window on your box.

Connecting the TV Signal Source

Connect the signal source for your TV using a TV (IN)
coaxial connector as follows:

1

Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your TV cable
(wall or set-top box) into the TV IN connector on the
Select bay TV tuner on the computer, and carefully
tighten it.

Location of the TV IN

2

Turn on the TV and select the TV IN video source (refer
to your TV set reference manual as necessary).

TV IN

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Содержание 5205 S705 - Satellite - Pentium 4-M 2.4 GHz

Страница 1: ...2 0303M1 Satellite 5205Series User sGuide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 260 in this guide ...

Страница 2: ...riodic 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 RESULT...

Страница 3: ... 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 Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with nonco...

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: ...ivalence 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 a...

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

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

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

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

Страница 11: ...sist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio...

Страница 12: ...ct identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated i...

Страница 13: ...ll not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the...

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

Страница 15: ...CI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries regions in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chilli Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal S...

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

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

Страница 18: ... accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the authorization to operate this equipment Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure li...

Страница 19: ...eration low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not ch...

Страница 20: ... 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipu...

Страница 21: ...ervice location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those 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 This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CL...

Страница 22: ... directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations 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 HEREI...

Страница 23: ...ble D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories i LINK is a registered trademark of the Sony Corporation Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc PS 2 and Wake on LAN are registered trademarks of IBM Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Computer Disposal Inform...

Страница 24: ...ther documentation 36 Service options 37 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 38 Making sure you have everything 38 Front with the display closed 39 Back 39 Right side 40 Left side 42 Front with the display open 44 Keyboard indicator panel 46 System indicator panel 47 CD DVD control buttons 48 Underside 50 ...

Страница 25: ...n external monitor 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 65 Adjusting the quality of the external display 66 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 67 Using an external keyboard 67 Connecting the AC adapter 68 Charging the battery 69 Using the computer for the first time 70 Opening the display panel 70 Turning on the power 71 Activating the power on password 72 Usin...

Страница 26: ...ing and removing diskettes 91 Caring for diskettes 91 Backing up your files 92 Copying to a diskette 92 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive 93 Drive components and control buttons 94 CD DVD control buttons 95 CD DVD control and Digital audio control 97 Inserting a disc 98 Playing an audio CD 100 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 101 Removing a disc with the computer on 102 Removing a disc w...

Страница 27: ... Stand by 117 Going into Stand by mode more quickly 119 Starting again from Stand by 121 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 122 Toshiba s energy saver design 122 Running the computer on battery power 122 Using additional batteries 123 Battery safety precautions 124 Maximizing battery life 125 Charging batteries 126 Charging the main battery 126 Charging the RTC battery 127 Monitoring battery power 128 Det...

Страница 28: ... 145 Lesson 6 Starting programs 146 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 148 Using the taskbar 149 Minimizing and maximizing windows 149 Resizing and moving windows 150 Lesson 8 Closing programs 151 Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts 152 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 152 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 153 Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 155 Lesson 11 Setting the date a...

Страница 29: ...r a TV Program 184 Recording TV 185 Recording TV tips 186 Recording from the Guide 187 Recording from Search 187 Recording Manually 188 Changing Your Settings 189 Changing recording priorities 190 Listening to Music 191 Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media Player 192 Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library 193 Playing Digital Music Files 194 Finding Music Files...

Страница 30: ...and browsing style 215 Personalizing individual windows 216 Customizing window toolbars 217 Displaying information about each folder 218 Using your computer at the office 220 Exchanging data with another computer 220 Setting up for communications 220 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 222 Connecting your computer to a network 222 Setting up a wireless connection 223 Accessing the wireless mo...

Страница 31: ...1 Adjusting recording quality 232 Using external speakers or headphones 233 Using PC Cards 234 PC Card supporting software 235 Inserting PC Cards 235 Removing PC Cards 236 Hot swapping 237 Using SD cards 238 Inserting an SD card 238 Removing an SD card 238 Using the Toshiba Style bay 239 Inserting a device into the Toshiba Style bay 239 Removing a device form the Toshiba Style bay 240 Chapter 8 To...

Страница 32: ...puter 262 The Windows operating system is not working 263 Using Startup options to fix problems 264 Internet problems 265 The Windows XP operating system can help you 265 Resolving a hardware conflict 266 A plan of action 266 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 267 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 268 Memory module problems 269 Power and the batteries 270 Keyboard problems 271 Display pro...

Страница 33: ...dix A Hot Keys 288 Volume Mute 288 Instant password security 289 Without a password 289 With a password 289 Power usage mode 290 Stand by mode 291 Hibernation mode 292 Display modes 293 Display brightness 294 Enabling a wireless device 294 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 295 Keyboard hot keys 295 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 296 USA and Canada 296 United Kingdom 296 Australia 296 Europe 29...

Страница 34: ...erating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with the computer This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information If you are n...

Страница 35: ...e risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Danger indicates a hazardous situation which will result in death serious personal injury or substantial property damage if the safety instruction is ignored Warning indicates a hazardous situation which can result in death serious personal injury or substantial property damage if the safety instruction is ignored Caution indicates a haz...

Страница 36: ... 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 and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs For accessory information visit Toshiba s web site at toshiba com The Micros...

Страница 37: ...fers 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 260 ...

Страница 38: ...need to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately For additional help see If you need further assistance on page 283 ...

Страница 39: ...ocked To open the display panel slide the display latch to the right and raise the panel The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers Back The modem port lets 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 104 Display latch Infrared port Volume control dial LAN port DC IN...

Страница 40: ...in the AC adapter Right side The PC Card slot supports Type I PC Cards or Type II PC Cards See Using PC Cards on page 234 for more information The PC Card eject button releases the PC Card from the slot The 3 5 mm headphone S PDIF Digital Optical out lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices Ether Microphone in jack red Headphone S PDIF digital optical out green Video audio ...

Страница 41: ...al drive DVD ROM CD RW etc battery pack or hard disk drive module The TV tuner allows you to connect external video devices through either an audio video cable or coaxial cable For more information on using the TV tuner see Media Center Setup on page 166 The i LINK port also known as the IEEE 1394 port allows transfers of large quantities of data between the computer and an external device such as...

Страница 42: ...ond You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD ROMs and play audio CDs The manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray when the computer is off 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 RGB monitor port USB ports DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD...

Страница 43: ...ripherals to your computer The SD card LED light emitting diodes flashes when the drive is in use The SD card slot holds a stamp size flash memory card with various capacities of memory On those systems with Wi Fi TM the wireless antenna on off switch turns the computer s wireless antenna on or off The Wi Fi Mini PCI module is optional On those systems with Wi Fi TM the wireless antenna indicator ...

Страница 44: ...let you hear sounds such as system alarms associated with your software and music from DVD ROMs and audio CDs The function keys when used with the Fn key activate several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 288 Screen Speaker Function keys Keyboard Palm rest CD DVD control buttons Speaker TOSHIBA Power button Internet Console button Sub LCD Primary control button b...

Страница 45: ...l buttons on page 48 The lights on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions For a description of these lights see System indicator panel on page 47 The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images The Internet button turns on the computer and launches your default Internet browser For more information see TOSHIBA Button Con...

Страница 46: ...t is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow printed on 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 The caps lock li...

Страница 47: ...connected or if the battery is completely discharged For more information on determining remaining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 128 The fixed HDD ODD light glows green when the computer is accessing the built in hard disk or fixed optical media drive The Toshiba Style bay light glows green when the computer is accessing a DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD ROM drive or Toshiba Style HDD...

Страница 48: ... playing CDs and DVDs You can play audio CDs while the computer is turned off The mode button enables the user to toggle between two modes digital audio mode signified by musical notes graphic on the Sub LCD and CD DVD mode signified by a CD disc graphic on the Sub LCD The previous track button returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc Mode button Previous track Next track Sub LCD...

Страница 49: ...ing able to play a CD or DVD The Sub LCD is a LCD display that shows the track number and remaining playing time of selections The play pause button starts the disc player or makes the disc player pause if it is currently playing The stop eject button stops a disc that is currently playing Press the button again to eject the disc The eject function only works when the system is powered OFF and the...

Страница 50: ...sounds The modem cover protects the built in modem 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 131 Hard disk drive cover Battery Battery release latch Subwoofer Modem cover Cooling vent speaker Mini PCI cover Toshiba Style...

Страница 51: ...ard disk drive cover protects the computer s hard disk drive The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 60 for detailed information The Toshiba Style bay release latch secures the optional drive or device that is installed in the Toshiba Style bay ...

Страница 52: ...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 53: ...rectly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult b...

Страница 54: ...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 55: ...Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce 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 i...

Страница 56: ...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 57: ... it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on diskettes is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a diskette can erase important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive ...

Страница 58: ...e checking for an internet connection A window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line A window will display asking if you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft 5 Click Yes to register or No to exit the process If you clic...

Страница 59: ...line Completing installation Upon completion you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software first See Setting up your software on page 58 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory see Installing additional memory optional on page 60 Connect a mouse see Connecting a mouse on pag...

Страница 60: ... complex software or process large amounts of data There are two memory slots Your system may have both slots occupied You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install a memory module To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD ROM drive power is on If the computer is on be...

Страница 61: ...and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the memory slot Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Removing the memory slot cover screws Expansion memory slot cover ...

Страница 62: ...t up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert 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 f...

Страница 63: ...dding extra memory after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in Checking total memory on page 63 Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 7 in Installing additional memory optional on page 60 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally out of the slot 4 Complete the ...

Страница 64: ...n on the computer The operating system automatically detects the mouse The mouse or TouchPad can be used at the same time Connecting a printer 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 You can connect a USB printer after you turn on the computer To achieve the connection you need a suitable ...

Страница 65: ...nnecting an external monitor You must attach the monitor before you turn on the computer 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the side of the computer 2 Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external monitor 4 Turn on the computer see Turning on the power on page 71 5 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Pr...

Страница 66: ...r simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only 2 Release the Fn key TECHNICAL NOTE 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 vid...

Страница 67: ...USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the computer s USB ports For more information about diskettes see Using diskettes on page 90 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use 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 You can do this after you turn on th...

Страница 68: ... damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general...

Страница 69: ...k of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer you must charge it Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable The on off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it is charging Once the computer i...

Страница 70: ...r the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Opening the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point whe...

Страница 71: ...d above the keyboard Pressing the power button When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely The AC power light glows when the computer is connected to an external power source The battery light Glows amber while the battery is being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is unlit when the computer i...

Страница 72: ...has loaded you can set up your computer so that a password is required to complete the powering up process in the future To activate the power on password 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console window appears For more information see TOSHIBA Console on page 248 2 Click Security 3 Click User password 4 Follow the on screen instructions The password requirement becomes active the nex...

Страница 73: ...shuts down To restart your system press the power button Using your pointing device Your notebook computer comes equipped with a TouchPad pointing device The TouchPad is a small touch sensitive surface located in front and below your keyboard You can use it as a pointing and clicking device Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default To change the enable disable TouchPad ...

Страница 74: ...es 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window 9 Close the Control Panel window You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad See Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 295 Using the TouchPad To operate the TouchPad simply use your finger as you would a mouse and slide it in the direction you want the cursor to move To move the cursor to the top of the page slide your finger ...

Страница 75: ...apping the TouchPad or by clicking the control buttons For more information see Lesson 2 Using the pointing device and control buttons together on page 139 Primary and secondary control buttons The control buttons are below the TouchPad and are used like the buttons on a mouse The primary control button is the button on the left and corresponds to the left mouse button To double click press the pr...

Страница 76: ...ter that is connected to your computer 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 The Control Panel appears Sample Control Panel 2 C...

Страница 77: ...77 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a Printer The Add Printer Wizard window appears Sample Add Printer Wizard ...

Страница 78: ...anel Printers and Other Hardware The Printers and Other Hardware window appears 2 Click Printers and Faxes 3 Double click the fax icon 4 Follow the on screen instructions To disable the fax auto receive function 1 Click Start Printers and Faxes 2 Right click the fax icon 3 Click Properties from the drop down menu 4 Click the DEVICES tab 5 Under the device name right click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR hi...

Страница 79: ...eturn to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period power down the computer The Windows XP operating system uses the Shut down command to power down the computer if you are connected to a Windows network server domain server or the Turn Off command if you are not When the fixed HDD ODD light on the system indicator panel is on do not turn off the power Doing so may damage you...

Страница 80: ...ended the drive in use lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba s Web...

Страница 81: ... Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot located on the right side of the computer then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer ...

Страница 82: ...rs 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 130 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up y...

Страница 83: ... always use the Turn Off command unless you want to use Stand by or Hibernation mode as described in Powering down the computer on page 105 The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its turn off procedure If you do not let it turn off normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the keyboard Parts of the keyboard End 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 7 8 9 Ins Del Hom...

Страница 84: ...es 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 F12...

Страница 85: ...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 86: ... 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 goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode keyboard indicator light glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on For...

Страница 87: ...ne of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard For further information and instructions see Assigning a key to a program or document on page 244 TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console button provides quick access to some common functions When the default setting is active the TOSHIBA Console button brings up the TOSHIBA Console Sample TOSHIBA Console box For informa...

Страница 88: ...dows XP operating system gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 146 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette This is one of the most important rules of computing Save your data even when you are using the Stand by command in case the battery discharges before you ...

Страница 89: ...nformation on how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 138 Printing your work Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 76 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the a...

Страница 90: ...K to print Using diskettes The optional 3 5 inch external USB diskette drive lets you use high density 1 44 MB diskettes for data transfer and storage Sample optional external diskette drive The diskette activity light flashes while the drive is being accessed Eject button Diskette activity light ...

Страница 91: ...te or the drive To access your diskette contents 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Double click the 3 1 2 Floppy A drive The diskette contents appear Caring for diskettes Store your diskettes properly to protect 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 ma...

Страница 92: ...work partition Copying to a diskette 1 Insert a diskette into the optional external diskette drive 2 Click Start The Start menu 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 on...

Страница 93: ...VD ROM drive or Multifunction drive that allows you to Play prerecorded DVDs Play prerecorded CDs Read and write files including music to a CD Recordable CD R or CD ReWritable CD RW disc Check the disk disc activity light when you use the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Do not press the eject button disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could damage the CD ...

Страница 94: ...isc Drive components and control buttons The DVD ROM or Multifunction drive is on the right side of the computer The CD DVD control buttons are located at the front edge of the computer and can be accessed when the display panel is closed or open Components DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Use the eject button to open the disc tray This button requires power to operate Never press the eject button o...

Страница 95: ...M or DVD ROM CD RW drive is on press the stop eject control button to eject a disc CD DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front edge of the computer enable you to play audio CDs when the computer is off You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on CD DVD control buttons in front of the computer The mode button switches between the CD DVD and digital audio modes You...

Страница 96: ...previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc The next track button skips to the following track on the disc The Sub LCD is a display screen that shows mode status and battery level of the computer Mode The left side of the Sub LCD displays one of the following icons depending on what mode your computer is in CD DVD control Digital audio Lock Status The center panel displays the...

Страница 97: ...DVD control and digital audio mode Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD ROM drive power is on CD DVD Mode Digital Audio Mode Power is off and you press Play Pause If a CD is in the drive the system enters CD 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 system starts the TOSHIBA MED...

Страница 98: ...nment Volume Control 1 If the computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Pressing the eject button The disc tray partially opens To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disk disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of du...

Страница 99: ...ens located underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place Positioning the disc on the spindle Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray Disc Spindle Correct position Incorrect position Inco...

Страница 100: ...udio CD and close the disc tray Depending on your default setting your CD player will be either the Windows MediaTM Player or the TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER For information on how to set the default please see TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 251 To access the Windows MediaTM Player click Start then click Windows Media Player Sample Windows MediaTM Player screen Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute...

Страница 101: ...n to enable the CD controls The CD player s control panels works much like ordinary compact disc players To stop the CD click the Stop button To play the CD click the Play button To pause click the Pause button 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 store files that Rewind Stop Pause Play Fast f...

Страница 102: ...sing the drive Wait for the disk disc activity light on the system indicator panel to turn off before opening the disc tray 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for the disc to stop ...

Страница 103: ... center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlig...

Страница 104: ... computer comes with a built in V 92 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 Due to FCC limitations speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible rates during downloads Actual data transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions For more information regarding your system s V 92 modem visit the To...

Страница 105: ...onnection 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 Powering down the computer When you power down the computer you have a number of options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down which powe...

Страница 106: ...s the Turn Off command if you are not connected to a Windows domain server The Windows XP Pro operating system uses the Shut down command if you are a member of a domain Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off or Shut down No power is used while the computer is turned off This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time Restarting from Turn Off or Shut...

Страница 107: ...hard disk no data is lost if the battery discharges while the computer is in Hibernation mode When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than the Turn Off or Shut down option But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Stand by mode because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory On restarting the computer returns ...

Страница 108: ...ou were using If you power down using the Stand by command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Using Turn Off or Shut down If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off com...

Страница 109: ...Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer turns itself off Turning off or shutting down more quickly In addition to the method described above you can turn off or shut down the computer by pressing the power button To do so you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver...

Страница 110: ... Using Turn Off or Shut down 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section The Full Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab ...

Страница 111: ...ect Power Off for the option you want When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here The Set the range window appears Sample Set the range window with DC only option 8 Do one of the following ...

Страница 112: ...Panel Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button the on off light changes to green Using Hibernation When Hibernation is enabled you can put the computer into Hibernation in more than one way Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation enabled is a default setting If it should become disabled you can enable it as follows 1 Click St...

Страница 113: ...A Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Going into Hibernation mode If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer using the Hibernation command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate Hibernate only appears when the s...

Страница 114: ...ain power off the computer using Hibernation as follows 1 Click Start Shut Down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Hibernate from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off Going into Hibernation mode more quickly By pressing the power button By closing the display ...

Страница 115: ... window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 In the Running on batteries area click the Details button 5 Click the System Power Mode tab ...

Страница 116: ...ns you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here ...

Страница 117: ...A Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Hibernation To start the computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you went into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start the computer again by opening the display panel Using Stand b...

Страница 118: ...XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer using the Stand by command as follows 1 Click Start then Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Stand by from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks green to indicate...

Страница 119: ...y closing the display panel To put the computer into Stand by mode when you press the power button or close the display panel you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Detai...

Страница 120: ... want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Stand by mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Stand by mode when you close the display panel When the system Standby time has passed Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to automatically go into Stand by mo...

Страница 121: ...are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Stand by To start the computer from Stand by mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to gree...

Страница 122: ...cy 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 battery that provides power when you are away from an AC out...

Страница 123: ...operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition the computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery This is a nickel metal hydride NiMH battery Th...

Страница 124: ...t Short circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through t...

Страница 125: ...ere is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cable to a power outlet The DC IN if applicable to your system or AC power light should glow green and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the co...

Страница 126: ...uter You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE The battery may take longer to charge with...

Страница 127: ... Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real time clock RTC and calendar During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may displ...

Страница 128: ...attery power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel opens 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Runni...

Страница 129: ...lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and other drives Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power such as a PC Card Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba s powe...

Страница 130: ... you left off The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low You can set multiple alarms Each alarm ca...

Страница 131: ...AC power source or install a charged battery If your battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often 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 Going into Hibernation mode more q...

Страница 132: ...e 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 133 Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 With the battery release latch pulled toward the right side of the computer insert t...

Страница 133: ...ou can recharge a battery many times When the battery needs replacing the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged 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 m...

Страница 134: ...hile travelling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice 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 toshib...

Страница 135: ...nt 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 launching pad for everything you can do...

Страница 136: ...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 button Icons ...

Страница 137: ... it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See the Windows XP online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start progr...

Страница 138: ...he 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 To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Windows XP file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal...

Страница 139: ...ith a TouchPad pointing device The Getting Started chapter introduced you to the pointing device which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the pointing device with the control buttons in tandem How to best use the TouchPad and the control buttons together is a matter of personal preference Many users find that the ideal way is to use both hands with ...

Страница 140: ... menu 3 With the cursor 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 Click Start then click My Computer The operating system opens the My Computer window Sample My Computer window ...

Страница 141: ...the screen and while holding down the primary button use the pointing device to drag the cursor to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop s four edges 8 Click the tas...

Страница 142: ...o lock and unlock the taskbar by using the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window To access the window 1 Right click the taskbar then select Properties The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window appears 2 Check or uncheck the box next to the Lock the taskbar command 3 Click OK Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the task...

Страница 143: ...es that you are in My Computer Sample My Computer window Lesson 4 Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program 1 Move the cursor to an empty area 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 syst...

Страница 144: ...into the operating system Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on 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 ab...

Страница 145: ... 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 ...

Страница 146: ...ams Lesson 6 Starting programs Usually you will know which program you want to use for a particular task This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into the operating system Paint and Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic drawing program Sampl...

Страница 147: ...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 have sel...

Страница 148: ...al program windows open You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning them 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 window open on the ...

Страница 149: ...y the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the 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...

Страница 150: ...ving windows 1 Click the Restore button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns 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 cursor to the right hand edge of the Paint window The cursor changes to a...

Страница 151: ...the desktop The next lesson shows you how to close them Lesson 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to 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 tutori...

Страница 152: ...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 cursor 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 dialog box Sample Create Shortcut di...

Страница 153: ...tcuts 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you do not know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then click Search Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search Results window ...

Страница 154: ...all or part of the file name The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 4 Select the Character Map file with the secondary button then drag and drop it on the desktop 5 In the shortcut menu click Create Shortcut s Here A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop Shortcut icons can be recognized by an arrow in the lower left corner Deleting or changin...

Страница 155: ...ill 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 color Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or graphics that was created by an indiv...

Страница 156: ...rrows 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 patterns 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply 8 After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK The operating system returns you to the desktop You can view any object s prop...

Страница 157: ...s 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options 3 Click one of the following Change the date and time in the Pick a Task section Date and Time in the or pick a Control Panel icon section The Date and Time Properties window appears Sample Date and Time Properties window HINT To open the Date and Time Properties window more quickly eithe...

Страница 158: ...eturn the desktop back to its original uncluttered state This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears but it has not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore ...

Страница 159: ...n this tutorial you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore The operating system restores the object to the place fro...

Страница 160: ...igured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the state it was in at the preset time To get to System Restore click Start click All Programs point to Accessories and Syste...

Страница 161: ...rt 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 do not know how 1 If you do not have an application open press F1 otherwise click Start then click Help and Support The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window 2 If you do not see the index click index He...

Страница 162: ... the index 3 Type drawing in the text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed Sample help window for drawings Notice that under the category drawings there is a subcategory creating using Paint 4 Highlight creating 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 ...

Страница 163: ...it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at while you read about the program in the Help topic 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 learn about the operating system s features To start the tour 1 Click Start then click Tour Windows XP The Windows XP Tour window appears 2 Follow the instructions ...

Страница 164: ...nt that you let the operating system turn off your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer This lesson teaches you how to turn off your computer To turn off the computer see Powering down the computer on page 105 or Using Turn Off or Shut down on page 108 ...

Страница 165: ...r using either your computer s keyboard mouse or the remote control With the Media Center you can Watch TV or a DVD movie Automatically record TV shows Pause rewind and fast forward TV programs using the Media Center time shifting feature Watch an instant replay Play back your digital videos View your digital pictures or play them as a slide show Browse select and play music CDs and DVD movies Upd...

Страница 166: ...vision To connect your computer to a TV you need a video AV cable The type of cable depends on your TV To connect a TV to the computer 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the AV cable from our computer to the TV RCA composite connectors on your TV Location of the composite port 3 Turn on the TV and then turn on the computer 4 Press the TV OUT button on your computer Connecting the Remote Sensor The ...

Страница 167: ...the remote sensor control cable into the back of the remote sensor Position the end of the control cable over the remote IR receiver window on your cable TV set top box Remove the paper from the backing tape on the end of the cable and press it into place over the IR window on your box Connecting the TV Signal Source Connect the signal source for your TV using a TV IN coaxial connector as follows ...

Страница 168: ...e signal splitter not included 2 Attach two coaxial cables to the splitter output connectors 3 Connect one of the coaxial cables to the VCR input and the other end to the TV connector on the computer Sample wall to VCR to TV setup 4 Connect the remote control receiver to 1 of the 3 USB ports TV In TV In Coaxial cable Existing setup Add the notebook with a splitter Wall Cable Wall Cable Set top box...

Страница 169: ...ress the Start button Media Center opens in full screen mode The first time you open Media Center a setup wizard displays From here you can test your remote control and configure your Internet connection TV signal and Television Program Guide TV In TV In Existing setup Add the notebook with an added cable Wall Cable Wall Cable Set top box satellite In Set top box satellite In Set top box satellite...

Страница 170: ...wnload your television ser vice provider s program guide Know your ZIP Code Provide the name of your television service provider if you subscribe to either cable or satellite TV Provide the brand of your set top box if you use one If you have questions on using the setup wizard click the Help button Media Center Setup Wizard To complete the Media Center Setup follow the wizard on screen prompts Wh...

Страница 171: ...while using other Windows programs Simply resize the Media Center windows as you would any other window For more information refer to your Windows Help Sample Media Center main window The Media Center main window is the central point for controlling all Media Center features With a quick click of the mouse or using your remote control you can Watch or record TV programs Listen to music Display you...

Страница 172: ...ng the Media Center use the icons on the Title Bar to return to the Media Center main screen go back to the previous screen or to display the Media Center s online help Sample Title Bar Icons Use the Media Playback controls at the bottom of the screen to control your movies music and photo displays Media Playback controls Home screen Back Help ...

Страница 173: ...screen mode use the arrows on the remote control to select it and then press OK The Remote Control You can use your remote control with Media Center to play CDs DVDs and videos to view pictures and to watch and record television programs The remote control helps you navigate the Media Center windows on your computer just as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playb...

Страница 174: ... a power reduced standby state Record Records the selected television program and stores it on your hard disk Stop Stops the media currently playing REW Rewind Moves the media video DVD music and so on backwards Play Plays the selected media Standby OK My Music Record REW Guide Skip FWD Stop Pause Back Arrow buttons Live TV Volume Clear My TV My Pictures My Video Play Replay DVD Menu Start Mute 0 ...

Страница 175: ... to watch and record Arrow buttons Moves the cursor to navigate within Media Center windows OK Selects the desired action or window option It acts like the Enter key If watching TV in full screen mode pressing OK switches back to the previous viewed channel Press again to toggle back It acts the same way as a Jump button on some TV remote controls Live TV A shortcut to the full screen view It also...

Страница 176: ...ludes four major groups of controls Standby and Direct Access The Standby button places the computer in and out of standby reduced power mode The direct access buttons open specific windows within Media Center Media playback The media playback buttons control the playback of music DVD movies videos recorded and live TV programs and picture slide shows Navigation and other direct access The navigat...

Страница 177: ...e My Pictures or the Shared Pictures folder in Windows Explorer Video opens the My Videos window where you can search for sort and play back your recorded video files that are stored in the My Videos or the Shared Videos folder in Windows Explorer Media Playback Buttons These buttons allow you to play back picture slide shows music files playlists music CDs DVD movies home videos and live TV from ...

Страница 178: ... play a TV show It is inactive when other media is playing While watching live TV or in the Guide you can press the Record button once to record a TV show In the Guide you can press it twice to record a TV series In the Guide press it three times to cancel recording Use Stop to stop selected media from playing When this is pressed while you are watching TV the Media Center pause buffer continues t...

Страница 179: ...ys on the remote control to select an item and then press OK to select an option and begin using the Media Center Watching Television Programs Before you can watch TV using Media Center make sure your computer is set up correctly for your TV signal source and that you have completed the Media Center setup wizard In My TV you can Watch your favorite television programs in full screen mode or in an ...

Страница 180: ...nel selected or the first channel available begins playing next to the My TV menu 2 Select a channel by using the Channel Page or buttons or by using the numeric buttons on the remote control The channel number displays in the window 3 Using the arrow buttons select the TV viewing window and then press OK to maximize the TV window to full screen mode You can also press the Live TV button to watch ...

Страница 181: ...l Media Center deletes the previously recorded portion and begins recording again after a short delay You cannot use time shifting when recording a TV program For example you can t pause a live TV program and then rewind and begin recording You can record a TV program only from live TV Selecting a Program from the TV Guide In the TV Guide you can scroll through a list of the current television pro...

Страница 182: ...e displays next to each channel The number of channels and calendar days of TV listings depends on your television service provider The TV Guide does not display past TV listings Sample TV Guide screen Use the arrows at the top of the screen to display programs for later or earlier in the day Use the arrows at the bottom of the screen to display additional channels available for viewing Use the re...

Страница 183: ...rams and check for any recording errors To watch a previously recorded TV program on the My TV screen click Recorded TV On the remote control click Start and then My TV and then Select Recorded TV Sample Recorded TV options screen All of your recorded TV programs display on the Recorded TV screen You can sort your programs by Date Category or Name by clicking the desired sort option Select Schedul...

Страница 184: ... selecting a category using your remote control To search for a TV show 1 Press the Start button on the remote control select My TV and then select Search 2 Do one of the following Select Title Use the numeric buttons on your remote control to enter a program title word and then press OK on the remote control Select Keyword Use the numeric buttons on your remote control to enter a descriptive word...

Страница 185: ...l once The Record icon appears in the Guide next to the program being recorded or the program to be recorded If a show is currently being recorded the Record icon also appears in the taskbar on the desktop If you move your mouse over the icon the Media Center displays which show is currently being recorded You can right click the icon to open Media Center and stop recording Media Center automatica...

Страница 186: ...V Guide you can press the Record button once to record a show twice to record a series or three times to cancel a scheduled recording you just selected When you press the Record button to record a show you are watching the recording automatically stops at the end of the show s regularly scheduled end time Some channels can be shared by two or more networks depending on the time of day The Guide ma...

Страница 187: ...record the show The Record icon appears next to the show in Guide You can also select Record Series and press OK on the remote control to record the entire series The Record Series icon is displayed to indicate a series 4 Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window If there is a recording conflict Media Center displays a message and allows you to select which show you want to...

Страница 188: ...cording Manually Recording a program manually allows you to select a specific date channel and recording time period For some programs you may want to begin recording before the scheduled beginning and after the scheduled ending of the program To manually record a show or series 1 Press the Start button on the remote control and then select Settings You may need to select the scroll arrows on the ...

Страница 189: ...ws you to Change settings for your television service provider Change settings for your Internet Service Provider Manually update the My TV Television Program Guide Check your remote control Change your ZIP Code to receive the correct Television Program Guide for your area To change settings on the My TV screen click Settings Sample TV Settings screen This window allows you to change several setti...

Страница 190: ... you which program you want to record To resolve a recording conflict 1 Click Start on the remote control select My TV and then select Settings 2 Select Recorder and then select Scheduled to display a list of programs that you have scheduled to record 3 Select the program for which you want to change recording settings and press OK on the remote control 4 Select Record in the window and then press...

Страница 191: ...emote control You can store your music files in the My Music folder or in other folders on your hard drive however you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player Library for Media Center to be able to find and play them In My Music you can Play music CDs You can skip shuffle or repeat songs or albums Play digital music files from a music library you create and organize using Windows Media...

Страница 192: ...k Start on the taskbar and then click Windows Media Player 2 Click the Media Library tab on the side of the window The first time you select Media Library a message tells you that Windows Media Player needs to search your computer for your music files 3 Click Yes Windows Media Player searches for all available audio media and places them in the Media Library 4 To add files from a CD to your Media ...

Страница 193: ...e a file from the Windows Media Player Library select the music file right click the mouse and then select Delete from Library Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library You can place all your music files into the My Music folder or into other folders on your hard drive however you need to add those files to the Windows Media Player Library for Media Center to be able to fin...

Страница 194: ...les When you first open the Media Center and open the My Music window you may not find any music files listed unless there is a music CD in your CD drive or unless you have already added audio files to your Windows Media Player Library If you don t have any music files listed you need to add music files to the Windows Media Player Library and then restart Media Center to play your music files in M...

Страница 195: ...r Library you can browse through your music files in the My Music window You can search for music files by album title artist song title or music genre You can also use the search feature to quickly find a specific song album or artist To find a music file 1 In the My Music window select Albums Artists Playlists View Songs or Genres to display a list of all items in that category In these windows ...

Страница 196: ...he screen to Stop or Pause the song advance to another song or increase or decrease the volume Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey You can select to have Media Center randomly play all the available songs in one genre 1 In the My Music window select Genres The list displays all the genres available in your Media Library 2 Use the arrow buttons to select a genre and then press OK on the remote cont...

Страница 197: ...peat to play the album again Buy Music to connect to the Internet find CD information and buy music CDs To go back to Media Center press Start on the remote control 5 Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window Creating a Playlist A playlist is a customized list of digital music files Using playlists you can group various digital music files together and determine the order i...

Страница 198: ... menu Repeat this step until all of your files are added 6 Select your playlist to check your added music files 7 Close Media Center if open and then press the Start button on the remote control Your playlist won t appear in My Music unless you close and open Media Center You can now play your playlist in Media Center Displaying Your Pictures In My Pictures you can View pictures individually or as...

Страница 199: ...nu 2 Select My Pictures The right side of the window shows a small picture image thumbnail and if you ve organized your pictures into folders folder icons Your pictures are displayed just as you organized them in the My Pictures folder in Windows Explorer 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move through your picture files and folder files and select a picture 4 Press OK to select a pi...

Страница 200: ...ctures you want to view as a slide show Media Center uses the first folder listed If you have picture files that are not stored in folders you created Media Center plays all files stored in the My Pictures folder Sorting your Pictures To organize your pictures by date or by name 1 Select My Pictures on the Media Center Start menu 2 Select Sort by date or select Sort by name Watching Your Digital M...

Страница 201: ... folder in Windows Explorer If not move your videos into the My Videos or Shared Videos folder in Windows Explorer for Media Center to be able to find and play them Once you have placed all your videos into the My Videos or Shared Videos folder you can rename add delete and organize them into folders To organize and store your videos click Start on the taskbar click My Documents and then double cl...

Страница 202: ... icons if you ve organized your videos into folders 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move through and select your video or video folder 4 Press the OK button on the remote control The selected video plays in full screen mode or the folder opens displaying a list of video files Use the mouse to resize the window if you want to watch your video while doing something else on your desk...

Страница 203: ...s in the Media Center allows you to control the playback with your remote control If you select to play your DVD in another program the use of some of the remote control buttons is not supported To play a DVD movie in Media Center 1 Press the Start button on the remote control 2 Insert the DVD into the drive If you have other media playing Media Center asks if you want to play the DVD Select Yes o...

Страница 204: ... 2 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an item on the Stopped menu and then press OK Select Resume to begin playing the DVD where you left off Select Restart to begin playing the DVD at the beginning Select Title Menu to go to the DVD main menu if available Select DVD Languages to change the language for the DVD soundtrack subtitles and menu Select Eject to open the disc tray ...

Страница 205: ...te control 2 Select Play DVD The DVD movie begins playing in full screen mode Changing the Media Center Settings In the Media Center Settings window you can change settings for watching television for viewing your pictures and slide shows and for controlling sound and the display of all the Media Center windows Sample Media Center Settings screen In the Media Center Settings window you can change ...

Страница 206: ...hich enables your computer to download the correct guide from the Internet TV Signal sets up your TV or cable connection User Controlled Settings Some settings can be selected by each person using the PC These settings are UI Sounds Appearance and Audio sets sound and display settings DVD sets language and audio settings for playing DVD movies Pictures determines slide transition time and selects ...

Страница 207: ...events Media Center from connecting to the Internet to get CD DVD information Use the arrow buttons to select Work offline and then press OK on the remote control Select OK in the window and then press OK again Select Check your remote to make sure your remote control is working with the remote sensor Follow the on screen instructions Select Internet connection to open the Internet Connection wiza...

Страница 208: ...ngs that affect the recording storage space Select Defaults to change the general recording default settings that affect how and when your programs are recorded 4 To change the TV DVD settings use the arrow buttons to select an option and then press OK on the remote control Select OK in the window and then press OK on the remote control again to enter the changes 5 Press the Back button on the rem...

Страница 209: ...d the TV program from In the Recorder Defaults window select Fair as the default recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more space the file takes In the Recorder Defaults window select Until I watch as the Keep setting for each recorded show Change TV Guide Settings In the Guide Settings you can select which channels to display and you can manually update your Guide from the...

Страница 210: ... OK on the remote control 5 Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the TV DVD Settings window Changing Parental Controls for TV Viewing Only the administrator of the computer can change the Parental Control setting This feature may not be available on your PC 1 In the Media Center Start menu select Settings You may need to select the scroll arrows on the Start menu to view Settin...

Страница 211: ...he DVD 1 In the Media Center Start menu select Settings 2 In the Settings window select TV DVD 3 In the TV DVD Settings window select DVD and then select Language 4 Use the arrow buttons to select the or buttons Press the OK button on the remote control to scroll through the languages available When you find the one you want use the arrow buttons to select OK in the window and then press OK on the...

Страница 212: ...ke your changes press the Back button to return to the main Settings menu Changing Picture Settings Each user can set his or her own picture settings 1 In the Media Center Start menu select Settings You may need to select the scroll arrows on the Start menu to view Settings 2 In the Settings window select Pictures 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an option Select the or butt...

Страница 213: ...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 214: ...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 215: ...ad of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The options you choose determine 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 customizing the desktop on the Index tab in Help and Support Choos...

Страница 216: ...rsonalizing 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 217: ...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 218: ...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 219: ...ks section click the button for Show common tasks in folders 5 Click Apply then click 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 Appl...

Страница 220: ... special synchronization program and the computer s infrared port To transfer files through the infrared port the other computer must have a compatible infrared port To transfer files 1 Place the computers so that their infrared ports are aligned 2 Load the transfer program on both computers 3 Set any specific options 4 Start the transfer 5 When you have finished transferring files close the progr...

Страница 221: ...ly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating system 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options window appears 4 Click the Modems tab A location box appears The COM port is specified in the Attached to field Your modem should be listed under Modem ...

Страница 222: ...r computer to a network 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 ...

Страница 223: ...PCI module or Bluetooth module However you will need to restart your computer to turn it back on Your Wi Fi Mini PCI module or Bluetooth 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 Partner Using Bluetooth The following information applies to those systems with the ...

Страница 224: ...ts and or electronic devices using Bluetooth other than Toshiba mobile PCs Setting up a direct cable connection To establish a direct cable connection with another computer 1 Click Start All Programs 2 Point to Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next 4 Select Set up an advanced connection 5 Click Next 6 Select Connect directly to another computer 7 Choose the approp...

Страница 225: ...Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to...

Страница 226: ...ing a modem see Connecting the modem on page 104 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address ...

Страница 227: ...rs on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from ...

Страница 228: ... set Capturing video using a camera connected to the i LINK port Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television Your computer is equipped with a video audio line out jack and a video audio cable To view a DVD movie or Windows presentation in full screen mode on your TV 1 Connect the video audio cable to your television The cable has three color coded prongs Be sure to connect the appropria...

Страница 229: ...lease the Fn and F5 keys to send the display to the video audio line out port To return to the internal LCD display press the Fn and F5 keys again and highlight the internal LCD and external TV TECHNICAL NOTE DVD playback will not play simultaneously on the internal LCD display and external TV Transferring and editing video data Your computer has an i LINK port on the back which provides very fast...

Страница 230: ... on The main difference between the i LINK port and your USB ports is that the i LINK port supports faster data transfer rates Playing DVDs 1 Open the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive tray 2 Place the DVD in the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive 3 Launch WinDVD and press the Play button Sample WinDVD control panel Play Stop Title Menu Eject Open Close Volume Pause Help Mute Bookmarks Repeat Capture Zoo...

Страница 231: ...n make audio recordings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone in jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is the format for storing sound in files TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files Using a m...

Страница 232: ...When you have finished recording click the Stop button 5 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 6 To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessori...

Страница 233: ...ull stereo sound system with a subwoofer and internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones a pair of external stereo speakers or a Dolby Digital Optical cable You will need to purchase a Dolby Digital Optical cable This cable is not shipped with your system TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will...

Страница 234: ...volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control dial Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer s capabilities and usefulness You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard Your computer has one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards known as types...

Страница 235: ...ides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is installed automatically Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the Windows XP operating system Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card For more informa...

Страница 236: ... damaging the PC Card or the computer do not force the card into the PC Card slot Removing PC Cards 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 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 3 Press the PC Card eject button Ejecting a PC Card 4 Remove the PC Card and store it properly ...

Страница 237: ... For 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 co...

Страница 238: ...hones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc Inserting an SD card 1 Turn the card so that the metal contacts are face down 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place Removing an SD card 1 Right click the SD drive s icon and select Eject from the pop up menu 2 Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Lift the left side of the computer grasp the card and...

Страница 239: ...s etc The TV turner is factory installed in the Toshiba Style bay If you swap it with another device be sure to save any unsaved work and then power down the computer before removing and replacing the TV tuner Inserting a device into the Toshiba Style bay Insert the device as follows 1 Remove the locking screw 2 Insert the device or drive until you hear it click and lock into place Inserting a dev...

Страница 240: ...ay Always make sure that any devices operating in the Toshiba Style bay have been stopped before removing the device 1 If the locking screw is in place remove it 2 Slide the Toshiba Style bay lock to the unlocked position 3 Pull the Toshiba Style release lever toward the back of the computer Removing a device from the Toshiba Style bay 4 Pull the device from the bay ...

Страница 241: ...hese utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Accessibility Fn esse Hotkey utility TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can...

Страница 242: ...ck Start then click All Programs 2 Select Toshiba Utilities then select Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears 3 Check the Use Fn StickyKey box Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option 5 Click Apply then click OK The function is now active ...

Страница 243: ...Creating shortcuts on page 152 With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows program Open a file in its associated Windows program Display a customized folder of Windows programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 288 You can assign any key that is not ...

Страница 244: ...ays to assign a key to open a program or document Drag and drop Use the keyboard or pointing device your computer comes with a TouchPad pointing device The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn ...

Страница 245: ...en the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Using the keyboard or pointing device Your computer comes with a TouchPad pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document 1 Start Fn esse 2 Perform one of the following Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the TouchPad move the cursor over t...

Страница 246: ...ate a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your operating system documentation Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from wit...

Страница 247: ... and continue as if you were creating a new assignment 3 To remove the key assignment click Clear Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hot key combination for Stand by Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate the utility 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility The Toshiba Hotkey utility window appears Samp...

Страница 248: ...mputer settings You can normally access the TOSHIBA Console in two ways Press the TOSHIBA Console button located above the F9 key on your keyboard Use the Start menu If you use the latter do the following 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears Sample TOSHIBA Console window ...

Страница 249: ...55 TOSHIBA Button Controls for detailed information see TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 251 Sub LCD Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 243 Toshiba Hardware for detailed information see Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 258 Toshiba Mobile Network The features in this category are Start Bluetooth for systems with this option Bluetooth settings for systems with this opt...

Страница 250: ...ior to step 1 To create a password recovery diskette 1 Turn off the computer 2 Insert a diskette into the external diskette drive Ensure the diskette s write protect tab on the back is set to the write enabled position Writing the power on password to a diskette will delete all data on the diskette 3 Turn on the computer 4 Enter the power on password when the Sub LCD displays the password prompt 5...

Страница 251: ...drive 2 Turn on the computer 3 When the Sub LCD displays password press the Enter key The computer will read the diskette and start the computer TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to enable or disable the TOSHIBA Console and Internet buttons and the programs associated with them Those buttons are located just above the function keys at the top of the keyboard To access t...

Страница 252: ... you want to change 4 Select the option make the desired selections 5 Click Apply then click OK You can choose which of two media players you prefer to have as your default your automatic choice upon powering up when you play a CD If you want to change the default setting do the following 1 In the TOSHIBA Console click Toshiba Button Controls 2 Click the Media Apps tab ...

Страница 253: ...ntrol and CD Audio Control menu selections 4 Click Apply then click OK You can also program the Sub LCD the rectangular window in the middle of the CD DVD control button panel in the front of your computer You can access the Sub LCD controls in two ways 1 In the TOSHIBA Console click Toshiba Button Controls and then click the SubLCD tab Or in the TOSHIBA Console double click the SubLCD icon ...

Страница 254: ...r 24 hours and click the appropriate radio button Sample SubLCD tab Besides setting the clock you can also program a message by using the Owner String feature 1 Click the Owner String button with your cursor 2 Type a message in the text box below 3 Click Apply then click OK The message appears scrolls on your Sub LCD ...

Страница 255: ...A Console double click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for both AC power Plugged in and battery power Running on batteries You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode The preset modes cannot be deleted By changing th...

Страница 256: ...You can create other AC power modes but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full Power mode Running on batteries section The preset modes are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback Presentation Super Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these modes this is not recommended If you need a customized mode create a new mode with the properties you require The DVD Playback mode...

Страница 257: ...ew power mode then press Enter Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes tab window 2 Click Details The Properties window for the selected mode opens with the General tab displayed This tab enables you to choose an icon for your power usage mode describe the mode s characteristics and optionally associate it with a program The Name field displays the name assigned to th...

Страница 258: ... it In the TOSHIBA Console double click the Toshiba Hardware icon Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the following General Allows you to view current BIDS version Password Allows you to set user passwords Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system ...

Страница 259: ...led You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button LAN Lets you enable or disable the Wake on LAN feature Choos...

Страница 260: ...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 261: ...ctions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 106 Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the...

Страница 262: ...bly in Stand by mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware c...

Страница 263: ...ntinue 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 operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message a...

Страница 264: ...rtup 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 Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Se...

Страница 265: ... 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 not find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not...

Страница 266: ...rt 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 of the system depends on the successful interaction of all devices programs a...

Страница 267: ... 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 to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device ove...

Страница 268: ...l Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools 2 Double click the Computer Management icon 3 In the left pane click Device Manager 4 Select the specific device from the device category 5 In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 7 Cl...

Страница 269: ...esource 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 Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory module prob...

Страница 270: ...e system batteries main battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged i...

Страница 271: ...lly does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options using the Power Management utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display set to turn off automatically Was t...

Страница 272: ...o Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press the Enter key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the disp...

Страница 273: ... flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with y...

Страница 274: ...e disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the dis...

Страница 275: ...ackup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive You may already have a d...

Страница 276: ...clicks into place Open the drive tray and remove the disc Make sure the drive tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure it is lying flat label side up Press the disc down until it locks on the spindle C...

Страница 277: ... computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may...

Страница 278: ...acturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using t...

Страница 279: ... PC Card 6 Double click the name of the PC Card device The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card Remove the PC Card If removing the PC Card doesn t resolve the problem try restarting the computer If the computer still doesn t work contact the PC...

Страница 280: ... s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the ...

Страница 281: ...turer for more information Modem problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page ...

Страница 282: ...ing the steps in Saving your work on page 88 Copy files to your network partition Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these prog...

Страница 283: ... take to ask for help Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentati...

Страница 284: ...ng Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related 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 mess...

Страница 285: ...a Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Austria Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux Belgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Denmark ...

Страница 286: ... Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 USA 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4276 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Luxembourg Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V ...

Страница 287: ...tislava Slovakia Slovenia Inea d o o Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Slovenia Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de 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 Sy...

Страница 288: ...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 289: ...n saver pressing the Fn F1 key combination to activate instant security will cause the screen to go blank Moving the pointing device or pressing a key turns the screen back on An Unlock Computer window appears prompting you for a password After typing in the password press Enter To activate the password feature you must first enable it by using Toshiba Hardware Setup Refer to Toshiba Hardware Setu...

Страница 290: ...ey displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the battery save modes The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power...

Страница 291: ...the computer into Stand by mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand by mode This message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Stand by confirmation box For more information about Stand by mode please see Using Stand by on page 117 ...

Страница 292: ... is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 112 ...

Страница 293: ...y panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device ...

Страница 294: ...ey enables disables the optional wireless devices in your computer The wireless modes you can toggle between are Bluetooth enabled This enables just the Bluetooth module See Using Bluetooth on page 223 for instructions on setting up Bluetooth Wi Fi enabled This enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth and Wi Fi enabled This enables both wireless modules Disable all devices Sample wireless modes win...

Страница 295: ...TouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key disables or enables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 74 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 296: ... 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 297: ... 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 298: ...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 299: ...s simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives in...

Страница 300: ... needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not i...

Страница 301: ... read 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 characte...

Страница 302: ...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 303: ...ne 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 and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be r...

Страница 304: ...able executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects 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 fil...

Страница 305: ... called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 vo...

Страница 306: ...remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change I icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare no...

Страница 307: ...he electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives...

Страница 308: ...face See MIDI N network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the scree...

Страница 309: ...led by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointi...

Страница 310: ...n dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non vol...

Страница 311: ...sk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active...

Страница 312: ...ss Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the 802 11 A B communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Страница 313: ...6 conserving power 129 disposal 133 inserting 132 installing 131 light 47 71 128 Li ion lithium ion 122 monitoring power 128 NiMH nickel metal hydride 123 power usage mode 290 recharging 126 remaining power 128 removing 131 RTC real time clock 123 127 setting alarms 130 battery cover 50 51 latch 51 Bluetooth 223 buttons CD controls 96 CD Player 100 101 CD DVD controls 45 48 94 95 control 75 DVD RO...

Страница 314: ... charging main battery 69 126 RTC real time clock battery 127 checking device properties 268 cleaning CD DVDs 103 computer 79 diskettes 91 closing programs 151 COM port 221 comfort chair 54 lighting 55 work habits 56 command Shut down 106 Turn Off 106 communications cable free 39 network connection 222 programs 104 setting up 104 system resources 267 via modem 104 compact discs inserting 99 proble...

Страница 315: ...hortcuts 152 major features 136 properties 155 shortcut menu 140 Start button 137 system tray 138 taskbar 138 149 Device Manager 268 checking properties 268 disabling a device 268 269 devices keyboard 67 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 226 Digital Versatile Discs 93 Disk Defragmenter 275 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 275 missing files trouble accessing a disk 274 running slow 275 diskette d...

Страница 316: ... lighting 55 posture 54 seating guidelines 54 work habits 56 error messages device driver conflict 266 general hardware problem 266 non systemdiskordiskerror263 276 problem with display settings current settings not working with hardware 273 program has performed an illegal operation 261 warning resume failure 263 Error checking 274 Ethernet10 100EthernetLANadapter 105 expansion memory slot 61 cov...

Страница 317: ...wer usage mode 290 Stand by mode 291 volume mute 288 wireless mode 294 295 hot keys 288 hot swapping precautions 237 Hotkey utility 247 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 225 I i LINK port 41 transfer and edit video data 229 icon 137 moving to desktop 137 naming 145 safety 35 indicator panel keyboard 45 system 45 47 infrared port 39 transferring files 220 inserting CDs and DVDs 99 main battery 132 P...

Страница 318: ...system 45 Toshiba Style bay activity 48 lock slot 42 M main battery changing 131 recharging 126 removing 131 memory adding 60 problem solving 269 removing 63 removing expansion slot cover 61 memory cards SD 43 238 memory module inserting 62 microphone jack 41 Microsoft Internet Explorer 104 Microsoft Support Online Web site 266 Microsoft Windows XP 34 135 minimizing 149 modem determining COM port ...

Страница 319: ...s COM 221 infrared 39 LAN 40 modem 39 RGB monitor 43 USB 41 43 power cable 69 cable connectors 296 computer will not start 262 light 47 monitoring 128 on off button 44 problem solving 270 Power Management 255 running on batteries 256 power off guidelines 79 power usage mode 129 powering down the computer 105 options 105 power on password 72 precautions 56 presentations viewing on television set 22...

Страница 320: ...skerror263 276 PC Card 277 checklist 278 error occurs 280 hot swapping fails 279 not recognized 280 slots appear dead 279 power and batteries 270 printer 280 281 program not responding 260 program not working properly 275 screen does not look right flickers 273 system resources 267 trouble prevention 282 URL address not found 265 using Startup options 264 warning resume failure 263 Windows won t s...

Страница 321: ...r 76 shortcut creating 152 menu 140 Shut down using 108 Shut down command 106 sound wav files 231 problem solving 277 speakers external 233 stereo 44 Stand by low battery 130 mode 47 Stand by command 107 118 Stand by mode 107 hot key 291 Start button 137 starting a program 88 Startup menu problem solving 264 sticky key 241 stop button 49 Sub LCD programming 253 subwoofer option 44 support for Wind...

Страница 322: ...227 URL Uniform Resource Locator 214 226 USB ports 41 USB compatible keyboard connecting 67 mouse connecting 64 using Bluetooth 223 modem 104 PC Cards 234 SD cards 238 utilities Hotkey utility 247 Power Management 255 V video features exploring 228 video projector adjusting display 66 connecting 65 video audio out jack 41 volume control dial 39 volume adjusting 234 W warranty SelectServ 37 wav fil...

Страница 323: ... Recycle Bin 158 removing objects 158 resizingormoving windows 148 150 special features 213 starting programs 146 System Restore 160 tours and tutorials 163 turning off computer 164 WinDVD 230 wireless antenna indicator 43 on off switch 43 wireless features Bluetooth 223 Wi Fi 223 wireless interoperability 6 wireless networking 222 Wizards Add Printer 76 Network Setup 105 New Connection Wizard 222...

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