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Содержание Satellite 1410 Series

Страница 1: ...002M2 Satellite 1410 1415Series 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 8 on page 201 in this guide ...

Страница 2: ... data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the 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...

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

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

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

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

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

Страница 8: ...ween antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance The distance the user needs to be from the antennas located on top of the LCD should not be less than 20 0 cm when the display is raised to its normal operating position Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Toshiba Wireless L...

Страница 9: ...dio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment ...

Страница 10: ...o the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information No other transmitter may be co located with this device except FCC ID CJ6PA3070WL or CJ6PA3171WL CD ROM DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW Safety Instructions The CD ROM DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD RW drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction m...

Страница 11: ...mation Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information c...

Страница 12: ...rporation i LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics Inc CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online Inc Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license All other brand and product names are ...

Страница 13: ... options 25 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 26 Making sure you have everything 26 Front with the display closed 27 Back 28 Right side 29 Left side 30 Front with the display open 31 Keyboard indicator lights 33 System indicator panel 34 CD DVD control buttons 35 Underside 36 Chapter 2 Getting Started 38 Selecting a place to work 38 ...

Страница 14: ...ernal monitor 54 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 55 Adjusting the quality of the external display 55 Display limitations 56 Connecting an external diskette drive 57 Using an external keyboard 57 Connecting the AC adapter 58 Charging the battery 60 Using the computer for the first time 60 Opening the display panel 60 Turning on the power 61 Activating the power on passwor...

Страница 15: ...ard 80 TOSHIBA Console button 80 Starting a program 81 Saving your work 81 Printing your work 82 Using diskettes 83 Inserting and removing diskettes 84 Caring for diskettes 84 Backing up your files 85 Copying to a diskette 85 Playing a CD or DVD 86 Drive components and control buttons 87 CD DVD control buttons 88 CD DVD and Digital audio modes 89 Inserting a disc 90 Playing an audio CD 92 Viewing ...

Страница 16: ... or Shut down 105 Using Hibernation 105 Enabling the Hibernation command 106 Going into Hibernation mode 107 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly 108 Starting again from Hibernation 111 Using Standby 112 Going into Standby mode more quickly 113 Starting again from Standby 116 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba s energy saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Using additi...

Страница 17: ...ows XP file system 134 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 135 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 139 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 140 Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 142 Lesson 6 Starting programs 143 Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows 145 Using the taskbar 146 Minimizing and maximizing windows 146 Resizing and moving windows 147 Lesson 8 Closing programs...

Страница 18: ... folder 167 Using your computer at the office 169 Exchanging data with another computer 169 Setting up a direct cable connection 169 Setting up for communications 170 Connecting your computer to a network 172 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray 173 An overview of using the Internet 173 The Internet 174 The World Wide Web 174 Internet Service Providers 174 Connecting to the Intern...

Страница 19: ...SHIBA Accessibility 186 Fn esse 187 Starting Fn esse 188 Assigning a key to a program or document 189 Viewing existing key assignments 191 Changing or removing existing key assignments 191 Hotkey utility 191 TOSHIBA Console 192 Customize Your Computer 193 Security 194 Power Management 194 TOSHIBA Button Controls 197 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Chapter 8 If Something Goes Wrong 201 Problems that are...

Страница 20: ...problems 216 DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive problems 218 Sound system problems 219 PC Card problems 219 Printer problems 222 Modem problems 223 Develop good computing habits 224 If you need further assistance 225 Before you call 225 Contacting Toshiba 226 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 227 Toshiba s worldwide offices 228 Appendix A Hot Keys 231 Volume Mute 231 Instant password security 232 Witho...

Страница 21: ...2 4 0 Display modes 237 Display brightness 238 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 238 Keyboard hot keys 238 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 239 USA and Canada 239 United Kingdom 239 Australia 239 Europe 239 Glossary 240 Index 256 ...

Страница 22: ...uter It offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read through the first couple of chapters t...

Страница 23: ...e instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTION This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment o...

Страница 24: ...nition of a term used in the text Other documentation In addition to this user s guide your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic version of the user s guide Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs Accessories Information which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order ...

Страница 25: ...Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 201 ...

Страница 26: ...ce when you need to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately For additional help see If you need further assistance on page 225 ...

Страница 27: ...peakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers The 3 5 mm microphone in jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked To open the display panel slide the display latch to the right and raise the panel The CD DVD control buttons allow you to play audio CDs when the computer is turned off You can also ...

Страница 28: ...s such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals The video out allows you to play DVD video on a projector or TV The parallel port allows you to connect a parallel printer The RGB monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor The modem port lets you use a RJ11 telephone c...

Страница 29: ... The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive enables you to play high resolution full screen videos at up to 30 frames per second You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD ROMs and play audio CDs The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive LED flashes when the drive is in use The eject button opens the drive tray when the computer is turned on DVD ROM or Security lock slot Eject button Man...

Страница 30: ...cable to your computer for securing it to a large heavy object such as your desk Left side The cooling vents prevent the computer s central processing unit CPU from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure you don t block the cooling vents The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type II PC Cards or one ...

Страница 31: ...es that are visible when the display panel is closed see Front with the display closed on page 27 The Internet button turns on the computer and launches your default Internet browser The power button turns the computer on and off Screen Speaker Function keys Keyboard Palm rest CD DVD control buttons Speaker Power button Primary control button Keyboard indicator lights Secondary control button Touc...

Страница 32: ...the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions For a description of these lights see System indicator panel on page 34 The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers The 3 5 mm headphone out lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the intern...

Страница 33: ...ick access to various functions See TOSHIBA Console on page 192 The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images For more information on your viewing options see Display modes on page 237 Keyboard indicator lights The cursor control mode light glows green when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in th...

Страница 34: ...s green when the computer is on The light flashes amber when the computer is in Standby mode The battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It glows green when the battery is fully charged It glows amber while the battery is being charged It does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged For more information on determining remai...

Страница 35: ...CDs DVDs and digital audio files You can play audio CDs while the computer is turned off The CD DVD mode button allows you to play CDs or DVDs in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive The Digital audio mode button allows you to play digital audio files The previous track button returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc The play pause button starts the disc player or makes the disc pl...

Страница 36: ...i Mini PCI cover secures a Wi Fi Mini PCI card for wireless networking for systems with Wi Fi See Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray on page 173 The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 46 for detailed information The modem cover protects the built in modem Wi Fi Mini PCI cover Expansi...

Страница 37: ...the battery from dislodging from the computer case 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 126 The hard disk drive cover protects the computer s hard disk drive ...

Страница 38: ...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 39: ... correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consu...

Страница 40: ...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 41: ...tion the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a ...

Страница 42: ...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 43: ...rive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on diskettes is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a diskette can erase important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution i...

Страница 44: ...ps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection A window will display the message An Internet connection could not be chosen 4 Click Ski...

Страница 45: ...about new products and upgrades and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you You can register your computer with Toshiba by double clicking the icon on your desktop or by mailing the registration card that may ship with your computer NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line Adding external devices NOTE Before adding ext...

Страница 46: ...r remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data There are two memory slots Yo...

Страница 47: ...The computer is turned on 2 The computer was shut down using Standby mode 3 Power to the DVD ROM drive has been turned on CAUTION Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD ROM drive power is on 1 If the computer is on turn it off See Turn Off or Shut down command on page 99 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside ...

Страница 48: ...l 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Underside of the computer NOTE Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver 4 Locate the expansion memory slot cover and remove the screw that secures the cover Removing the expansion memory slot cover screw Expansion memory slot cover ...

Страница 49: ...harge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 8 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the slot at a slight angle 9 Gently press down on the mem...

Страница 50: ...ems 10 Replace the memory slot cover 11 Replace the screw and tighten it 12 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed You can now continue setting up the computer When the operating system has loaded you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer verify that the computer has recognized it correctl...

Страница 51: ...can damage the computer and the device Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Standby configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up...

Страница 52: ...ollowing steps 10 through 12 in Installing additional memory optional on page 46 Checking total memory When you add or remove memory you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory 5 If the computer does not recognize the m...

Страница 53: ...ecting a printer You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports You can connect a USB printer after you turn on the computer Alternatively you can connect a parallel printer to the computer s parallel port Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer ...

Страница 54: ...y the external device only or both simultaneously Connecting an external monitor is described below For details of connecting other external video devices and setting display options see Exploring video features on page 177 For information on attaching a television to your computer see Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television on page 177 Connecting an external monitor You must attach...

Страница 55: ...until the setting you want takes effect This hot key cycles through the display output settings in the following order Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously Other external video device only 2 Release the Fn key TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings usin...

Страница 56: ...l video device such as an SVGA monitor is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution only part of the desktop will appear on the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it If you use the display hot key Fn F5 to change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area resolution set to 640 x ...

Страница 57: ...te drive To connect an external USB diskette drive connect the drive s cable to one of the computer s USB ports For more information about diskettes see Using diskettes on page 83 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 po...

Страница 58: ...outlet and to charge the computer s batteries The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer Power cable AC adapter ...

Страница 59: ...ly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats dis continue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock CAUTION Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases Never...

Страница 60: ... It takes several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer is on The less power the computer is consuming the faster the battery will charge For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 117 CAUTION Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and...

Страница 61: ...amaging the display panel don t force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty 2 Turn on the computer by pressing the power button located above the keyboard until the on off light changes to green Slide Lift On ...

Страница 62: ...low when the computer is connected to an external power source The battery light Glows amber while the battery is being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 122 The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk dri...

Страница 63: ... 192 2 Click Security 3 Click User password 4 Follow the on screen instructions The password requirement becomes active the next time you turn on your computer When the feature is active you must enter the password during the power on process After typing your password press the Enter key If the password is correct the power on process continues If the password is incorrect you will be prompted to...

Страница 64: ...g when the display panel is closed is Hibernation mode When you close the display panel with that setting the built in LCD sensor causes your computer to go into Hibernation mode See Using Hibernation on page 105 Please do not place a magnetic object in the area of the left hand corner of the palm rest A magnetic object placed there causes the LCD sensor to erroneously activate If your computer is...

Страница 65: ... TouchPad the small smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you d like to move the cursor To move the cursor to the top of the page slide your finger forward on the TouchPad To move the cursor to the bottom of the page slide your finger toward ...

Страница 66: ...ton is the button on the left and corresponds to the left mouse button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The secondary control button is the button on the right and corresponds to the right mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse button For more on the primary and secondary control buttons see Lesson 2 Using the T...

Страница 67: ...ndow 5 Select Disable or Enable whichever is appropriate 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK The Mouse Properties window closes 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 238 ...

Страница 68: ...for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer guide or by using the operating system s Add Printer Wizard If you plan to set up a printer later close or cancel the Add Printer Wizard Using the Add Printer Wizard The Add Printer Wizard may be needed by older printers or printers shared on a n...

Страница 69: ...ing the computer for the first time 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window appears Sample Printers and Faxes window ...

Страница 70: ...ndow appears Sample Add Printer Wizard 5 Follow the on screen instructions HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference Setting up the fax function To set up the fax capability 1 Click Start Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears ...

Страница 71: ...enable the fax function by doing the following 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 Click Properties 6 Click the Receive tab 7 Click Enable device to receive To disable the auto receive function repeat steps 1 4 But under the device name right click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR select Receive and then select Disa...

Страница 72: ... disk so that when you turn on the computer again you automatically return 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 hard disk drive light on the system ...

Страница 73: ...er Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive in use lights stop flashing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION 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 ...

Страница 74: ... a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot 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 Sample locking the computer ...

Страница 75: ...the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 125 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk...

Страница 76: ...mputer perform at its optimal level Before turning off the computer always use the Turn Off or Shut down command unless you want to use Standby or Hibernation mode as described in Powering down the computer on page 99 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its turn off procedure If you don t let it turn off normally details such as new icon positions may...

Страница 77: ...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 78: ...ion 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 8 U I O P J K L M 4 5 6...

Страница 79: ... 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 80: ... with one 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 189 NOTE The Fn emulation key is not supported when using a USB keyboard TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console button provides quick access to some common functions When the default setting is active the TOSHIBA Console...

Страница 81: ...w The tutorial chapter for the Windows XP operating system gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 143 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 NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Standby command in c...

Страница 82: ... give the new file a different name Printing your work Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 68 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer s To print a file ...

Страница 83: ... Click OK or Print to print Using diskettes The 3 5 inch internal or external diskette drive lets you use high density 1 44 MB diskettes for data transfer and storage Sample diskette drive The diskette drive LED flashes while the drive is being accessed Eject button Diskette drive LED ...

Страница 84: ...skette 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 th...

Страница 85: ...idual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive or to your network partition Copying to a diskette 1 Insert a diskette into the 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 th...

Страница 86: ...deo platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus The computer can play high resolution video at up to 30 frames per second NOTE For optimum DVD performance it is recommended that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery power You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to access r...

Страница 87: ...essed when the display panel is closed or open Components Sample DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive Use the eject button to open the disc tray This button requires power to operate CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the disk disc activity light is flashing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Eject button Manual DVD ROM or eject button DVD ROM CD RW drive ...

Страница 88: ...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 The CD DVD mode button allows you to play CDs or DVDs in the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive The Digital audio mode button allows you to play digital audio files The previou...

Страница 89: ...describes CD DVD mode and Digital audio mode CD DVD mode Digital audio mode Power is off and you press Play Pause If an audio CD is in the drive the system enters CD player mode and oper ates 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 Media Player starts and the digital audio files begin to play ...

Страница 90: ... damage your ears To turn the volume down use the volume control dial or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 1 If the computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive The disc tray partially opens CAUTION To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disk disc activity light is off before ope...

Страница 91: ...Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up Inserting a disc CAUTION Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction ...

Страница 92: ...spindle CAUTION Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray Disc Spindle Correct position Incorrect position Incorrect position ...

Страница 93: ... 375 ver 2 4 0 The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK Sample Audio CD window The Windows Media Player window appears ...

Страница 94: ...s and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk CDs are often used to install software or store files that require a lot of space such as photographs and large presentation files You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume Play control Fast forward ...

Страница 95: ...ctive cover CAUTION If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for the disc to stop before removing it 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject button access hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to pr...

Страница 96: ...cle with a clean dry cloth If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Using the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive Your computer may come with a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive that allows you to Play prerecorded DVDs DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drives Play prerecorded C...

Страница 97: ...isable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Connecting the modem Your computer comes with a built in modem and a built in Ethernet LAN adapter To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade RJ11 telephone line NOTE Due to FCC limitations speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible rates during downloads Actual data transmissi...

Страница 98: ...an connect your computer to a network locally or remotely Locally using the built in Ethernet LAN adapter by connecting it to a standard RJ45 LAN line Remotely using the built in modem and a dial up connection To set up the network connection use the Network Setup Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click Network Setup Wizard 3 Follow th...

Страница 99: ... activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the computer The Windows XP Home operating system uses the Turn Off command The Windows XP Professional operating system uses the Turn Off command if you are not connected to a Wi...

Страница 100: ...oring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you restart the computer the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if...

Страница 101: ... computer could lose data When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off Shut down or Hibernation On restarting the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens all the programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work o...

Страница 102: ...e computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer as follows 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut Down window appears Sample Shut down computer window 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer turns itself off ...

Страница 103: ... 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 icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button See TOSHIBA Console on page 192 or Power Management on page 194 Sample TOSHI...

Страница 104: ...u selected Normal you would click Details in the Running on batteries section The properties window for the option you selected appears If you selected the Normal option the Normal Properties window appears Sample Normal Power Properties window 6 Click the System Power Mode tab 7 Select Power Off for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the co...

Страница 105: ... you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 10 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window 11 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again press and release th...

Страница 106: ... 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 You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button See TOSHIBA Console on page 192 or Power Management on page 194 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window ...

Страница 107: ...puter using the Hibernation command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Sample Turn off computer window with shift key held down to show Hibernate option 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate Hibernate only appears when the shift key is pressed The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then ...

Страница 108: ...k Then the computer turns itself off Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode in three ways By pressing the power button By closing the display panel By pressing the hotkey combination Fn F4 To put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button and or closing the display you must preset the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Co...

Страница 109: ...aver Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button See TOSHIBA Console on page 192 or Power Management on page 194 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 110: ...ibernation for the options 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 ...

Страница 111: ...to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA 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 we...

Страница 112: ...off computer The Turn off computer window appears Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Stand By The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer u...

Страница 113: ...n Standby mode NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Standby mode in three ways By pressing the hot key combination Fn F3 By pressing the power button By closing the display panel To put the computer into Standby mode when...

Страница 114: ...er Properties window appears You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button See TOSHIBA Console on page 192 or Power Management on page 194 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section The Normal Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab ...

Страница 115: ...Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you close the display panel ...

Страница 116: ... to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Normal Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Standby To start the computer from Standby mode press the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put...

Страница 117: ...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 118: ...tended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected 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 The RTC battery powers the RTC memory which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to ...

Страница 119: ...y use an identical battery that you can purchase through toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed to cause reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do...

Страница 120: ...w 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 connections to the AC adapter and power cable 5 Charge the battery until the battery light glows green If you have extra batteries rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more t...

Страница 121: ... 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 many applications open at the same time The battery may not start char...

Страница 122: ... on for 10 hours or longer NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while ...

Страница 123: ...er Saver Properties window by using the TOSHIBA Console button See TOSHIBA Console on page 192 or Power Management on page 194 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab then under the Running on Batteries section click Details 5 Click the Power Save Mode tab The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of r...

Страница 124: ...he length of time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs See Power Management on page 194 for details What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and ...

Страница 125: ...age of remaining battery power has been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernation mode or to Turn Off or Shut down when the alarm goes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the Toshiba Pow...

Страница 126: ...e careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise impact the battery Do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory will be lost Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode accor...

Страница 127: ...raight up from the slot WARNING If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 129 CAUTION For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery Please return spent batteries to your Toshiba dealer Removing the battery from the battery cover 1 Position the bat...

Страница 128: ...Removing the battery from the battery cover on page 127 4 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 5 Hold the charged battery so that the label is face down 6 Fit the battery in the battery cover ensuring the battery connectors are exposed Make sure the battery is secured by the battery cover latches 7 Find the four side tabs on the battery c...

Страница 129: ... of the computer You may need to press the cover in from the edge slightly to return the latch to the closed position Inserting the battery cover CAUTION Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery falling out of the computer case 10 Turn the computer right side up 11 Reconnect any cables you removed 12 Turn on the computer Disposing of used batteries safely You can recharge a batt...

Страница 130: ...administrator or local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 38 also apply while 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 o...

Страница 131: ...spent going through these lessons As you explore the Windows XP operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the scr...

Страница 132: ...ng you can do in the operating system You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button taskbar System tray and background pattern Sample Desktop Icons Taskbar Start button System tray background pattern ...

Страница 133: ...ort and other important benefits Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted using Windows Explorer You may retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Y...

Страница 134: ... To make a program or window the active one click the program s or window s button on the taskbar System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and s...

Страница 135: ... between computers You can use the My Computer feature accessible through the Start menu to access any file in the Windows file system For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introduced you to the TouchPad which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson...

Страница 136: ...the secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start 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...

Страница 137: ...in the upper right corner of this window The My Computer window is closed 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the TouchPad 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 ...

Страница 138: ...375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop s four edges 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop If you can t move the taskbar it s probably because it has been locked System tray Start button Taskbar ...

Страница 139: ...nu Properties window To access the window 1 Right click the taskbar then select Properties The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window appears 2 Click the Taskbar tab 3 Check or uncheck the box next to the Lock the taskbar command 4 Click OK Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar The lesson assumes you have an acco...

Страница 140: ...ting 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 system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the ic...

Страница 141: ...window Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on the taskbar that reads My New Doc txt Notepad the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but if you point to the name the complete name is visible By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open To learn more about Notepad open the Help menu by pres...

Страница 142: ...The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Folder The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted 3 Type a name for the folder such as My Folder then press Enter 4 Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar The operating system displays t...

Страница 143: ...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 144: ...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 145: ...indows open You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning them so that you can see more than one window 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 desktop Close...

Страница 146: ... 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 top right of the Explorer window to hide the window Window...

Страница 147: ...urns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore Down button has changed back into the Maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time 2 Move the cursor to the right hand edge of the Paint window The cursor changes to a two headed arrow 3 Click and drag the edge of the window until it takes up just less th...

Страница 148: ...on 8 Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program it is a good idea to close it While you can run several programs at the same time having a large number of programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your computer This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutorial To close the programs 1 Click the Close button at the top...

Страница 149: ... Calculator and Character Map as examples Creating a shortcut to the Calculator Use this method when you know the name and location of the program file to which you would like to create a shortcut 1 Move the 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...

Страница 150: ...nd click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then click Search Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search Results window ...

Страница 151: ...o perform searches on the Internet 2 Click All files and folders 3 Type char in the text box labeled In all or part of the file name The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 4 Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag and drop it on the desktop 5 In the desktop shortcut menu click Create Shortcuts here ...

Страница 152: ... 10 Changing the screen saver 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 individual a...

Страница 153: ... option probably None to open the screen saver list box 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply 8 After you have chosen a screen saver patt...

Страница 154: ...n 11 Setting the date and time You initially set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the operating system To change the date and time settings 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click the Date Time Language and Regional Options icon 3 Click the Date and Time icon 4 Click one of the following Change the da...

Страница 155: ... year day and time 6 Click the Time Zone tab and drop down list box and set your time zone 7 Click OK 8 Close the Control Panel Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial you created a new icon on the desktop Since everything you have done to this point has been just practice you may want to return the desktop back to its original uncluttered state This lesson explains ho...

Страница 156: ...rs as you drop it on the Recycle Bin 3 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The operating system opens the Recycle Bin window Notice that all the icons you dropped on the Recycle Bin are listed Sample Recycle Bin window 4 To completely remove an object select it and then click File Delete The Confirm File Delete window appears 5 Click Yes to permanently remove the file The object is permanently delet...

Страница 157: ...the Recycle Bin at once choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu HINT Empty the Recycle Bin periodically Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a ...

Страница 158: ...cted date or time Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do This teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support The operating system has a Help facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 If you don t have an application open...

Страница 159: ...ndex click index Help and Support displays the Index Sample Help and Support Index The left side of the screen contains the index The text box above the index where the cursor is flashing lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index 3 Type drawing in the text box Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed ...

Страница 160: ...t pane gives a brief description of Paint and provides different ways for accessing the program including through use of a hot link Paint Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about However when you do encounter one it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at while you read about the program in the Help topic Using the Windows XP tour Whether ...

Страница 161: ...llow the instructions Sample Windows XP Tour window Lesson 15 Turning off your computer It is very important 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 To turn off the computer using either Turn Off or Shut down see Powering down the computer...

Страница 162: ...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 163: ...h window Customizing the taskbar As you work the taskbar changes to reflect what you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components For example you can personalize the taskbar to include your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the address that defines the route to...

Страница 164: ...ow instead 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 Desktop on the Index tab in Help and Support Choosing a st...

Страница 165: ...ktop 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 To display a Web page in an individual window 1 Click Start Help and Support The Help and Support window appears ...

Страница 166: ...s Customizing window toolbars You can display 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 167: ... 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 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 typing an address a URL a path o...

Страница 168: ...rs 4 In the Tasks 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 folde...

Страница 169: ...computer to a network on page 172 Exchanging data with another computer There are several ways in which you can transfer information between your notebook and another computer Locally using a direct cable link Locally over a network Remotely using a dial up connection Setting up a direct cable connection NOTE To establish a direct cable connection you will need a DirectParallel cable The cable doe...

Страница 170: ...our computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line See Connecting the modem on page 97 TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting befo...

Страница 171: ...lick 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 In the Attached to field the COM port is specified Your modem should be listed under Modem 5 To verify that the modem is set up properly Click the port to which your modem is connected Click Properties Click the Diagnostics tab Click Query Modem ...

Страница 172: ... connection A wireless network you need a wireless networking PC Card or contact your Toshiba Authorized Service Provider Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use the New Connection Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions The computer connects to the ne...

Страница 173: ...n to turn off your Wi Fi Mini PCI module NOTE Your system may display similar icons that perform different functions To ensure you are using the correct one click the icon and click properties The optional Wi Fi Mini PCI module is integrated into your computer system It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider ...

Страница 174: ...ether 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 work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To ...

Страница 175: ...ur 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 The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that c...

Страница 176: ...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 177: ...external display devices on page 54 A television set see Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television To view a DVD movie or Windows presentation in full screen mode on your television you need RCA type composite video and audio cables You must purchase both cables The audio cable is Y shaped It has a 3 5 mm stereo jack at one end an...

Страница 178: ...repeat step 3 NOTE As you press the Fn and F5 keys the display box shifts to highlight the different display output devices When the TV box is highlighted release the Fn and F5 keys to send the display to the video out To return to the internal LCD display press the Fn and F5 keys again and highlight the internal LCD Playing DVDs 1 Open the DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW tray 2 Place the DVD in the DVD ...

Страница 179: ...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 Using a microphone Attaching a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound...

Страница 180: ...st 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 Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 In the Sound Recorder window cl...

Страница 181: ...s Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone out on the computer Attaching a headphone or speaker...

Страница 182: ...II A Type II card is typically used for memory storage as a network card and so on You can install two Type II cards A Type III card is used for removable hard disks and other functions that require a larger card You can install one of these cards Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2 01 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer bu...

Страница 183: ...Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the slot 3 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place NOTE If you have a Type III card insert the connector into the lower slot If you have a Type II card you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot CAUTION To avoid dam...

Страница 184: ...ard 3 Press the PC Card eject button next to the PC Card slot in use Ejecting a PC Card 4 Remove the PC Card and store it properly Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while...

Страница 185: ...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 computer Before removing a PC Card shut it down by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it ...

Страница 186: ...stem details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter TOSHIBA Accessibility Fn esse Hotkey utility Toshiba Console TOSHIBA Power Saver Toshiba Hardware Setup 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 simultaneou...

Страница 187: ... Accessibility 1 Click 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 Fn esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ...

Страница 188: ...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 The system also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassigned operations You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse To access Fn esse click Start All Progra...

Страница 189: ...drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard you wish assigned 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add...

Страница 190: ... display the Add Edit Command window then complete these steps Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information Click OK 4 To make a popup assignment select Popup to display the Application Explorer window then complete these steps Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer wi...

Страница 191: ... each key is assigned To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type window 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment 3 To remove the key assignm...

Страница 192: ...o computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings You can normally access the TOSHIBA Console in two ways Press the TOSHIBA Console button located above the F6 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 Conso...

Страница 193: ...features Customize Your Computer Security Customize Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management See Power Management on page 194 TOSHIBA Button Controls See TOSHIBA Button Controls on page 197 Mouse properties Hotkey assignment See Fn esse on page 187 Toshiba Hardware See Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 198 ...

Страница 194: ...wer Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Console 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button 2 Click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears ...

Страница 195: ...modes or create and use your own customized mode The preset modes cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode Full Power You can create other AC po...

Страница 196: ...u need a customized mode create a new mode with the properties you require The DVD Playback mode applies only when the WinDVD program is playing Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes 2 Click Create copy 3 A new mode appears with the title Copy Name where Name is the title of the mode you copied Delete this title type in the name for your new power mode then press Enter Cust...

Страница 197: ...de in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here if you wish 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 these controls 1 In the TOSHIBA Console window click TOSHIBA Butt...

Страница 198: ...ns tab 3 Check the boxes for the TOSHIBA Console button and or the Internet button 4 Under Select a Program make the desired selections 5 Click Apply then click OK Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool To access it In the TOSHIBA Console click the Toshiba Hardware icon ...

Страница 199: ...ou to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the F12 key or the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device by pressing the right or left arrow keys or the F12 key Then press the Enter key NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must pre...

Страница 200: ...s you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Lets you enable or disable LAN features General Shows the BIOS version and allows you to set BIOS defaults Password Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power on process and for instant security Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the printer port type Choose the desired tab ...

Страница 201: ... to help you solve 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 ...

Страница 202: ...uctions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 99 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 203: ...ce such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource confl...

Страница 204: ...information see Power and the batteries on page 212 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to...

Страница 205: ...rt properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networ...

Страница 206: ...ind the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constan...

Страница 207: ...y using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains...

Страница 208: ...em resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This may cause a hardware conflict NOTE Some of the IRQs may be shared by multiple devices This is called ...

Страница 209: ...ith Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click Start Control...

Страница 210: ...ick the Computer Management icon 3 In the left pane click Device Manager 4 To view the device s installed double click the device type 5 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties window which provides an array of tabs They include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigne...

Страница 211: ... first 1 Turn off your computer according to the instructions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 99 2 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 51 3 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 46 and making sure it is seated properly 4 Check for the error again 5 If the error recurs remo...

Страница 212: ...erly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable ca...

Страница 213: ... Charging batteries on page 121 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the...

Страница 214: ...options are readily available on your system built in display panel only built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously external monitor only external video device only composite port To open the display options window press Fn and F5 simultaneously To choose the desired option hold down Fn and press F5 repeatedly until your choice is selected To decrease or increase screen brightness ...

Страница 215: ...uces 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 your display settings and that the adapter type is incorre...

Страница 216: ... 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 disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Er...

Страница 217: ... 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 diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive ...

Страница 218: ... the drive tray has closed properly Press gently until it 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 s...

Страница 219: ...the computer Adjust the volume control If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The 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 th...

Страница 220: ...rd Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If your system does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an op...

Страница 221: ...he Device Manager button 5 Double click the appropriate category for the PC Card being used 6 Double click the name of the PC Card device The operating system displays your PC Card s Properties window 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 proble...

Страница 222: ... the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card 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 So...

Страница 223: ... information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer 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 conne...

Страница 224: ...y making a test transmission to someone else Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you should not rely solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 75 for instructions On a...

Страница 225: ...s will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the guides that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the guides If you need further assistance If you have f...

Страница 226: ...777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you 1 Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing pcsupport toshiba com 2 Next try one of Toshiba s online services The Toshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServe by typing go toshiba Toshiba voice contact Before ca...

Страница 227: ...upport call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Lat...

Страница 228: ... Scribona Danmark A S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimäentie 14 P O Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland France Toshiba Systèmes France S A 7 Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S A 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece Hungary Technotrade Kft Szerencs utca 202 1147 ...

Страница 229: ... a d IJssel The Netherlands Norway Scribona Norge A S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P O Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Papua New Guinea Fujitsu PNG Pty Ltd P O Box 4952 Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea Poland TECHMEX S A ul Partyzantów 71 43 316 Bielsko Biala 01 059 Warszawa Poland Portugal Quinta Grande Assisténcia Técnica Informática Lda Av Moinhos no 15A Ur Quinta Grande 2720 Alfragide Portu...

Страница 230: ...G Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany ...

Страница 231: ...n 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 232: ...een to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in the Pick a tas...

Страница 233: ...re activating the password feature To set up a password with a screen saver go to Windows XP help for instructions 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 In the Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics Follow the steps listed in the Windows help to set up your password protected screen saver ...

Страница 234: ...e power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Play back and Presentation Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Power Management on page 194 ...

Страница 235: ...puter into Standby mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode Click the check box to prevent the message box appearing in future Sample standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 112 ...

Страница 236: ... enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode Click the check box to prevent the message box appearing in future Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key has no effect For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 105 ...

Страница 237: ...key does not function while WinDVD is playing The display modes are Built in display 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...

Страница 238: ...htness Fn The Fn F7 hot key increases the screen brightness Fn This hot key disables or enables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Using the TouchPad on page 65 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off ...

Страница 239: ... 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 240: ... 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 241: ...allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission 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 Musical Inst...

Страница 242: ...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 243: ... 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 244: ... 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 245: ...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 246: ...speed past one or more read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the control button or mouse button rapidly ...

Страница 247: ... to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The secti...

Страница 248: ...tes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for lon...

Страница 249: ...o passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 ...

Страница 250: ... drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor ...

Страница 251: ...er Compare system disk O online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows 98 Second Edition ...

Страница 252: ...h the device pointing device Any device such as a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system applic...

Страница 253: ...read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S SCSI SCSI is the acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect s...

Страница 254: ...g system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U universal serial bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps 12 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also...

Страница 255: ... Fi is another term for the IEEE 2 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Страница 256: ...rging 60 121 conserving power 124 disposal 129 inserting 128 installing 126 light 34 62 122 Li ion lithium ion 117 monitoring power 122 NiMH nickel metal hydride 118 power usage mode 234 recharging 121 remaining power 123 removing 126 RTC real time clock 118 122 setting alarms 125 battery cover 37 127 latch 31 37 removing 127 buttons CD controls 88 CD Player 92 CD DVDcontrols27 32 35 87 88 DVD ROM...

Страница 257: ...y 122 checking device properties 210 cleaning CD DVDs 96 computer 73 diskettes 84 closing programs 148 COM port 170 comfort chair 40 lighting 41 work habits 42 command Hibernation 100 Shut down 99 Standby 101 Turn Off 99 communications network connection 172 programs 97 setting up 97 system resources 208 via modem 97 compact discs inserting 91 problem solving 219 removing 95 computer cleaning 73 l...

Страница 258: ...210 devices keyboard 57 Digital Subscriber Lines DSL 174 Digital Versatile Discs 86 Disk Defragmenter 217 disk drive corrupted damaged data files 217 missing files trouble accessing a disk 216 running slow 217 disk disc activity light 35 diskette drive 57 83 can t insert a diskette 217 can t read a diskette 218 external 57 diskettes caring for 84 cleaning 84 copying files to 85 inserting and remov...

Страница 259: ...gs current settings not working with hardware 215 program has performed an illegal operation 202 warning resume failure 204 Error checking 216 Ethernet LAN adapter 98 exchanging files 169 expansion memory slot cover 36 external diskette drive 57 keyboard 57 external microphone connecting 179 external monitor connecting 169 not working 216 external speakers 181 F FAT File Allocation Table 216 fax s...

Страница 260: ...hot keys 231 hot swapping precautions 184 Hotkey utility 191 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 174 I icon 133 moving to desktop 133 safety 23 indicator panel keyboard 33 system 32 34 inserting CDs and DVDs 91 main battery 128 PC Cards 183 installing main battery 126 memory module 46 Internal mode 216 Internet 174 bookmarked site not found 206 button 31 chat rooms 176 connecting to 175 news groups 1...

Страница 261: ...emoving 51 memory module inserting 49 microphone in jack 27 32 Microsoft Internet Explorer 97 Microsoft Support Online Web site 207 Microsoft Windows XP 22 131 minimizing 146 modem cover 36 determining COM port 170 port 28 97 problem solving 223 224 resetting port to default settings 171 upgrading 171 modem using 97 modes Hibernation 100 Standby 101 monitor connecting 54 169 not working 214 moving...

Страница 262: ...olving 212 Power Management 194 running on batteries 196 power off guidelines 72 power usage mode 124 powering down the computer 99 options 99 power on password 63 precautions 42 presentations viewing on television set 177 previous track button 35 primary control button 32 66 printer Add Printer Wizard 68 problem solving 222 223 printing a file 82 problem solving AC power 212 accessing disk drives...

Страница 263: ...ower and batteries 212 printer 222 223 program not responding 201 program not working properly 217 screen does not look right flickers 215 system resources 208 trouble prevention 224 URL address not found 206 using Startup options 205 warning resume failure 204 Windows XP not working 204 Windows XP won t start 204 programs closing 148 not running correctly 217 starting 81 Web browsers 174 properti...

Страница 264: ...and 101 Standby mode hot key 235 Start button 133 starting a program 81 Startup menu problem solving 205 sticky key 187 stop button 35 support for Windows 134 System 157 system indicator panel 32 34 System Restore 157 System Setup 204 system tools 216 Disk Defragmenter 217 Error checking 216 System tray 134 T taskbar 134 146 customizing 163 telephone line connecting the modem 97 television adjusti...

Страница 265: ...ideo features exploring 177 volume control dial 27 32 volume adjusting 182 W warranty SelectServ 25 wav files recording 179 Web address 139 175 Web browsers 174 Web sites Support Online 207 surfing the Internet 175 Web sites Toshiba 227 Wi Fi wireless networking 173 Windows 134 windows hiding 145 repositioning 145 resizing 145 147 Windows Explorer 143 Windows Help and Support 134 Windows XP change...

Страница 266: ... 375 ver 2 4 0 266 Index tours and tutorials 160 WinDVD 178 wireless features antenna 29 Wi Fi 173 wireless networking 172 173 Wizards Add Printer 68 Network Setup 98 New Connection Wizard 172 World Wide Web 174 ...

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