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Toshiba Utilities

Toshiba Hardware Setup

Sample Toshiba HWSetup window

The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are:

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General—Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive
and memory settings

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Password — Allows you to set the user password and an
owner string

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Device Config — Shows the Device configuration options

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Parallel/Printer — Allows you to configure the parallel port
default settings

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Pointing Devices — Allows you to use both the AccuPoint II
and external pointing devices together or to have the system
auto-select one

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Display — Allows you to change various default settings for
the built-in LCD display

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Boot Priority—Allows you to change the sequence in which
your computer searches the drives for the operating system.

Содержание TE2000

Страница 1: ...stance VirtualTech http virtualtech toshiba com InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 199 of this guide TOSHIBA C6608 1201M1 ...

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

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

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

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

Страница 6: ...oftware before sending a message Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the...

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

Страница 8: ...ation These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authoriz...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Страница 16: ...the computer 53 Closing the display panel 53 Chapter 4 Connecting Other External Devices 55 Using external display devices 55 Connecting the display device 56 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 57 Adjusting the quality of the external display 58 Video limitations 58 Using an external keyboard 59 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key 60 Using a mouse 61 Setting up...

Страница 17: ...e line 79 Chapter 5 Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 82 Character keys 83 Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard 83 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Windows special keys 84 Overlay keys 85 Starting a program 87 Starting a program from the Start menu 87 Starting a program from Windows Explorer 88 Starting a program from the Run dialog box 89 Saving your...

Страница 18: ... batteries 114 Monitoring battery power 115 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 117 Changing batteries 118 Taking care of your battery 120 Safety precautions 120 Maximizing battery life 121 Disposing of used batteries 121 Conserving power 121 Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional 122 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode 123 Additional options for power 124 Chapter 7 Exploring Yo...

Страница 19: ...Recording sounds 139 Using external speakers or headphones 141 Playing DVDs 142 Using the WinDVD toolbar 143 Using the WinDVD status bar 144 Using the WinDVD control panel 144 Using the control panel playback buttons 145 Maximizing the video window 147 Using playlists 148 Creating playlists 148 Loading and playing playlists 149 Resuming normal playback after using playlists 150 Customizing WinDVD ...

Страница 20: ...er 168 Using an external monitor 171 Connecting the display device 172 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 173 Adjusting the quality of the external display 174 Video limitations 175 Using the Wi Fi Mini PCI module 175 Accessing the Wi Fi Mini PCI module 175 Using an expansion device 176 Chapter 9 Toshiba Utilities 177 Fn esse 178 Starting Fn esse 178 Using the keyboard or p...

Страница 21: ... Chapter 10 If Something Goes Wrong 199 Problems that are easy to fix 199 Problems when you turn on the computer 201 The Windows operating system is not working 202 Using Startup options to fix problems 203 Internet problems 204 The Windows XP operating system can help you 204 Resolving a hardware conflict 205 A plan of action 205 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 206 Fixing a problem with ...

Страница 22: ...you need further assistance 231 Before you call 231 Contacting Toshiba 231 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba s worldwide offices 233 Appendix A Windows 98SE Supplemental Information 237 Appendix B Hot Keys 257 Appendix C Power Cable Connectors 263 Glossary 265 Index 281 ...

Страница 23: ...ing computing tasks from any location You will find your operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows 98SE see Appendix A already installed on your computer Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access NOTE If your operating system is Windows XPProfessional Toshiba suggests when in the Control Panel that you switch to Classic View to see and use the func...

Страница 24: ...ize yourself with the components of the computer After that seek out whatever interests you most Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data The safety instructions have been classified according to the seriousness of risk the following icons highlight ...

Страница 25: ...uipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed NOTE This icon indicates information that relates to the safe operation of the equipment or related items Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information about the computer HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon in...

Страница 26: ...ter or that are available for installation on your Recovery CDs Toshiba accessories information which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them The Microsoft Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more info...

Страница 27: ...of the computer Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else consult the Quick Start card shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your authorized Toshiba representative or your network administrator immediately For additional help see If Something Goes Wrong on page 199 ...

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

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

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

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

Страница 32: ...I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card For more information see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 76 CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the PC Card slots A pin or similar object that accidentally gets into a slot can damage the computer s circuitry The PC Card eject buttons allow easy removal of PC Cards Slim SelectBay Lets you use one of several possible Slim SelectBay modules The D...

Страница 33: ...lim SelectBay release Keeps the Slim SelectBay module secure in its compartment Memory module Lets you add more memory to your computer For more information see Adding memory on page 67 Slim SelectBay slot One of several interchangeable devices which offer exceptional system flexibility For more information see Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 72 PC Card lock Keeps the PC Cards secure in their...

Страница 34: ...ion on expanding your computer s memory see Adding memory on page 67 Keyboard and display features Front with the display panel open To view the front of the computer with the display panel open 1 Locate the display latch on the front of the computer Releasing the display latch 2 Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Opening the display panel ...

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

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

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

Страница 38: ...Glows when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key produces the white number printed on the right front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the overlay to type numeric data on page 85 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Страница 45: ... you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting to a power source on page 46 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must connect the built in modem to a telephone line After setting up your computer you may want to Add more memory Connect a mouse Connect a full size keyboard Connect an external monitor...

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

Страница 47: ...ring charging either the battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack See If Something Goes Wrong on page 199 for troubleshooting information DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power ca...

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

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

Страница 50: ... to select items on the screen AccuPoint II pointing system HINT If you would rather use a mouse or trackball you can connect one to the computer s serial port USB port or PS 2 port For information see Using a mouse on page 164 To move the cursor gently push the AccuPoint II pointing device in the direction you want the cursor to move Pushing harder on the AccuPoint II pointing device moves the cu...

Страница 51: ...ck press the primary AccuPoint II button twice in rapid succession The secondary button acts as the second typically right mouse button The function of the secondary AccuPoint II button depends on the program you are using Check your program s documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button For more information on programming buttons and keys see Fn esse on page 178 The small lef...

Страница 52: ...bout your computer NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line or the Internet via a Local Area Network 5 Set the correct date time and time zone for your computer and click Next Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba To register your computer with Toshiba you may either click on the desktop icon to do so elec...

Страница 53: ...you turn on the computer again you will automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period you can use the Windows Turn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down when connected to a domain server instead For more information see Powering down the computer on page 102 CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing s...

Страница 54: ...54 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you have an action feature set the computer will perform either Nothing Standby or Hibernate see Enabling Hibernation on page 193 ...

Страница 55: ...t types of external display devices to one of two available video ports A television via the video out composite port A video display device such as a video projection unit via the video out composite port An external monitor or projector via the RGB port Before connecting a television video projector monitor or other display device configure your computer for the type of device you re connecting ...

Страница 56: ... the video out port you ll need to purchase a composite video cable For the best video quality always use a properly shielded cable HINT Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet approximately 6 meters Using a poor quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy picture poor color ghosting video noise or loss of video Connecting to the video out composite port NOTE Video cables are not i...

Страница 57: ... the RGB port on the back of the computer 2 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external device 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 57 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ve connected an...

Страница 58: ...sion or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher Vi...

Страница 59: ...e on the internal display panel may appear stretched Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s PS 2 port supports any PS 2 compatible keyboard NOTE If you connect a PS 2 keyboard to the computer while it is in Standby mode you will not be able to use the keyboard when you turn the computer on CAUTION When connecting any ...

Страница 60: ...ave set up key combinations in Fn esse you ll probably miss these features when using an external keyboard Don t worry you can use a key combination on the external keyboard to emulate the Fn key You can set up this key combination through the Windows Control Panel Toshiba HWSetup icon For more information about Hardware Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 189 NOTE The Control Panel window mu...

Страница 61: ...uPoint II When you connect a PS 2 compatible mouse to the PS 2 port you may use the mouse the AccuPoint II or both CAUTION When connecting any PS 2 device turn off your computer to prevent any possible hardware damage NOTE If you connect a PS 2 mouse to the computer while it is in Standby mode you will not be able to use the mouse when you turn the computer on To set the PS 2 mouse to work simulta...

Страница 62: ... 1284 cable CAUTION Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both These...

Страница 63: ...ends of a parallel printer cable 3 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet 4 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 92 To the computer To the printer ...

Страница 64: ... drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes An external USB diskette drive To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the USB ports Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive ...

Страница 65: ...able from the external audio device into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 3 5 mm 16 ohm stereo jack When the headphone is inserted the internal speakers are automatically disabled Connecting a microphone To record high quality sounds you can attach a microphone 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of the computer 2 Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack 3 Turn on th...

Страница 66: ...necting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time consuming and inconvenient With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices Toshiba offers the following expansion devices for the TE2000 Series ...

Страница 67: ... with invalid memory the system will beep and will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check A message may display If this occurs remove the invalid memory and return your machine back to its original configuration or contact Toshiba s support center at 800 457 7777 for additional help Since your computer was built to order it should have enough memory to run your current applications However if your ...

Страница 68: ... condition The computer has two memory expansion slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command See Powering down the computer on page 102 2 Unplug the computer CAUTION Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both Total Memory Memory Module Size slot A Memory Mo...

Страница 69: ...r CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer 6 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 7 Insert the memory module in the slot and g...

Страница 70: ...and restart it When you turn on the computer it automatically recognizes the additional memory Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 6 in Installing a memory module to shut down the computer and open the memory module cover 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops partially out of the slot ...

Страница 71: ...cting Other External Devices Adding memory Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot 4 Replace the cover plate and screws 5 Turn the computer over and restart it ...

Страница 72: ...drive CD RW drive A writable rewritable drive CD RW DVD combo drive with both CD RW and DVD drive Secondary battery Secondary hard disk drive HDD HINT Items from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshibaaccessories com Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay NOTE Use caution when lifting o...

Страница 73: ...s safe to remove 2 Slide the Slim SelectBay ejection bar towards the front of the computer Unlatching the Slim SelectBay 3 Slide the module out of the computer Sliding the module out If you are removing the weight saver retain it for transporting the computer when no other module is installed in the Slim SelectBay ...

Страница 74: ...rease storage capacity You may add hard drive types based on those available for your computer You can also additional hard drive space by inserting a drive into the select bay module To change the internal hard drive 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command See Powering down the computer on page 102 2 Unplug the computer 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you ...

Страница 75: ...of the hard drive and pull it to remove the hard drive from the computer Removing the hard drive from the computer 8 Install the new hard drive by sliding it into the hard drive bay and pressing it firmly until it locks Do not force the drive into the computer Inserting the new hard disk drive 9 Replace the hard drive bay cover and tighten the screw removed in step 5 above ...

Страница 76: ...ure to do so may result in damage to components such as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it To insert a PC Card 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a PC Card Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the task b...

Страница 77: ...l the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Do not force the card into position 5 To lock the PC Card in its slot turn the computer over and locate the PC Card lock remove the retaining screw slide the lock into the locked position and replace the screw Locking the PC Card Removing a PC Card 1 If the PC Card slots are locked unlock them by turning t...

Страница 78: ...h it in to remove the PC Card Press the PC card ejection button once to extend it The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SCSI adapters may need to be set up to work with your computer To s...

Страница 79: ...WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port provides an RJ11 jack allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug one end of ...

Страница 80: ... the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Now you re ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet HINT If you re using a telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before connecting through the modem Call Waiting interrupts transmission For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 129 ...

Страница 81: ...to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 90 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See yo...

Страница 82: ...petitive motion injuries and eyestrain Don t turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn Off Computer command or Standby command See Powering down the computer on page 102 to learn more about Standby NOTE The Wind...

Страница 83: ...ard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of th...

Страница 84: ...ram you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard The function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the compu...

Страница 85: ...nd cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboa...

Страница 86: ... numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor control overlay on press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic character...

Страница 87: ...or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Explorer and the Run dialog box Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a program the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu To start a program that has an icon in the All Programs menu follow these steps which use the W...

Страница 88: ...file this file ends with exe This example opens Wordpad using its file name wordpad exe 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 Click Accessories 3 Click Windows Explorer 4 Click My Computer to expand it 5 In the left part of the window under the C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Windows Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on th...

Страница 89: ...e Run dialog box If you know the program s location type the command line For a program in the Windows folder type just the program name Otherwise type the full file path Then click OK If you don t know the location click Browse In the Browse dialog box enter the file name for example wordpad exe and select the drive to search When the operating system has found the file click Open HINT To run the...

Страница 90: ...s is quick and easy so it is a good idea to get in the habit of saving frequently Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Saving files 1 On the File menu of your Windows program click Save If you are working with a document that already has a file name that s all there is to it If you crea...

Страница 91: ...upports file names of up to 255 characters the names can include spaces Some applications still require MS DOS file names File names If you plan to share your files with a computer using a pre Windows 95 version of the Windows operating system the file name must be no more than eight characters long Typically the file name also has an extension consisting of a period and up to three additional cha...

Страница 92: ...is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Using a printer on page 166 HINT 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 Windows XP Professional operating s...

Страница 93: ... copies to print 4 Click Print Using a compact disc drive Your TE2000 Series computer may have a CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM or DVD CD RW drive If a CD ROM or DVD ROM drive is not currently installed in the Slim SelectBay follow the instructions in Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 72 HINT Your DVD ROM drive is set to play Region 1 North America DVD ROMs ...

Страница 94: ...d it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting compact discs To insert a compact d...

Страница 95: ... if the computer s power is off 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open The drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CDs and DVDs on page 97 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Positioning the disc in the drive ...

Страница 96: ...may jam the drive If this happens contact your Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Removing compact discs To remove a compact disc CD or DVD with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the in use indicator light i...

Страница 97: ...hes and keep them clean Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the DVD ROM drive from reading the data properly Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most effi...

Страница 98: ...ce 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 remember not to remove a card while it is in use Otherwise you could lose valuable information For example Do not remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Do not remove a network card while you are connected to a network Do not remo...

Страница 99: ... to the port simultaneously Any serial device can connect to the serial port Using a computer lock For your own peace of mind you may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional Port Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable Port Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a he...

Страница 100: ...s on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 113 Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To kee...

Страница 101: ...e from your Toshiba dealer through the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshibaaccessories com Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer If you have a network partition you can hold copies of your files there Alternatively you can back up your files to diskette one at a time as you are working on them Preparing for co...

Страница 102: ... choose from Turn Off Computer Standby and Hibernation You can set the computer to turn on automatically at a time you designate This option is helpful for transferring files by modem at night You can set the computer to turn on and send or receive the files while you are asleep This option is called Auto Power On TECHNICAL NOTES Before using any of these options to power down your computer save y...

Страница 103: ...d time Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power When starting up again the system does not automatically open programs and files you were using To power down the computer using the Turn Off Computer command click Start Turn Off Computer and select Turn Off Sample Turn Off Computer Windows dialog box The computer shuts down completely NOTE Holding the shift key whi...

Страница 104: ...pen the Start menu then click Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 In the Running on batteries section click the Details button then the System Power Mode tab 4 Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this...

Страница 105: ...here button Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power Click All to apply the settings whenever when you are using battery power or outlet power 6 Click OK 7 Click OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 192 ...

Страница 106: ...s longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the mode in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk no data is lost if the main battery discharges When starting up aga...

Страница 107: ...wer button Set thisoption toHibernation 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 6 Click the Override all Modes with settings here button Click DC only to apply the settings only when you are using battery power Click All ...

Страница 108: ... button until the on off light turns green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can co...

Страница 109: ... first To power down the computer using the Standby command click Start Turn Off Computer and select Stand By Sample Turn Off Computer Windows dialog box NOTE If you hold down the shift key Stand By becomes Hibernate in the Turn Off Computer dialog box To enter hibernation mode you must hold down the shift key while you select Hibernate The computer saves the status of all open programs and files ...

Страница 110: ...ol Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 In the Running on batteries area click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab 4 Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to...

Страница 111: ...ility see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 192 Starting again from Standby mode To start up 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 the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel ...

Страница 112: ... resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 231 ...

Страница 113: ...ures active allowing your computer to operate at is maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods of time while traveling For more information on managing your power usage see Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional on page 122 This chapter covers all the aspects of using your computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removab...

Страница 114: ...rformance always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power Charging the batteries To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off The main battery light glows amber while the battery is being charged and glows green when it is fully charged The battery may not start charging i...

Страница 115: ...e battery is not being charged NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashing amber indicates that the computer is using battery power and the battery s charge is running low HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light with the on off light When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended...

Страница 116: ...View to access the Toshiba Power Saver icon The Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box appears Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The Power Save Modes tab displays the remaining amount of time for each of the different power usage modes With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease A frequently used older battery will not power ...

Страница 117: ...es below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The Windows operating system has additional power management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel For more information see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 192 What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your TE2000 Series computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you may take the necessary steps to save ...

Страница 118: ...tall a secondary battery module in the computer s SelectBay Connect your computer to an AC power source Changing batteries CAUTION When handling battery packs don t drop or knock them Also be careful not to damage the casing or short circuit the terminals To change the battery 1 Save your work 2 Shut down and turn off the computer 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer o...

Страница 119: ...ut of the computer Removing the discharged battery 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 on page 121 8 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks ...

Страница 120: ...e care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions Never try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could destroy it causing the release of toxic fumes Do not touch the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery will cause it to overheat and may do per...

Страница 121: ... you must discard it responsibly The documentation that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries If not check with your local government for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Only use replacement batteries recommended by Toshiba CAUTION The computer uses a lithium ion battery which can explode if not handled or disposed of properly...

Страница 122: ...ngth of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes Using one of these modes lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a power usage mode and discuss each powe...

Страница 123: ...splay the power usage pop up window Sample Power usage mode pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode The power usage modes under battery power are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life The power usage mode under AC power is Full Power only 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You re now in t...

Страница 124: ...acity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs However if you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options Purchase extra battery packs Install a secondary battery module in the Slim SelectBay See Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 72 Purchase a battery charger that charges one mainbattery pack and one secondary battery module at a time ...

Страница 125: ...ndows 98SE operating system see Appendix A to view situations where Windows 98SE differs from Windows XP Professional You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not i...

Страница 126: ...or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon The icons initially displayed on your Windows XP Professional operating system desktop include Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle B...

Страница 127: ...he Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system update information Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help Run programs Suspend system activity and shut down the computer Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar With some programs a button appears on the taskbar for eac...

Страница 128: ...on for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers you can use the Windows XP Professional Briefcase or a speci...

Страница 129: ... connection 4 Follow the online guide instructions Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your TE2000 Series computer A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet D...

Страница 130: ...ommunicate with the serial port or other serial devices If you re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to 1 Click Start and click Control Panel Windows XP opens the Control Panel 2 Double click Phone and Modem Options NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic ...

Страница 131: ...ndows XP documentation 7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem 8 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 9 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line For more information see Connecting to a phone line on page 79 TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the...

Страница 132: ...etting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations 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 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial th...

Страница 133: ...e Ethernet LAN port repeat steps one through four Select the Use this device enable check box and click OK Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator Accessing the wireless modules using your computer s system tray The following information is for systems which have int...

Страница 134: ...s give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by c...

Страница 135: ...nection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need A modem A Web browser A telephone line An Internet Service Provider ISP account The Microsoft Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured...

Страница 136: ...r Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of...

Страница 137: ...ransferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer l...

Страница 138: ...access the Windows Media Player you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar Sample Windows Media Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button WARNING Before using headphones to listen to an audio CD turn t...

Страница 139: ...s icon is located on the desktop To prepare a CD R or CD RW disc for file read and write operations use DirectCD Its icon is located on the taskbar You can also right click this icon to eject a disc For details on how to use these programs please refer to the respective Online Help menus Recording sounds You may record sounds as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source ...

Страница 140: ... only record 60 seconds at a time 6 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 7 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...

Страница 141: ...l 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 jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headph...

Страница 142: ...Control program click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment and click Volume Control or Volume Control dial TECHNICAL NOTE You cannot play DVD movies on a TV and on the LCD CRT at the same time Insert a DVD into the drive following the instructions in Inserting compact discs on page 94 The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD If the autoplay feature...

Страница 143: ...tus bar does not appear you candisplaythemby followingtheinstructionsin Setting general properties on page 151 The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls Pause the pointer over a button to display its definition The toolbar also contains an adjustment button see Adjusting the color balance on page 160 for more information Time slider Playback speed slider Current chapter indicator Current ti...

Страница 144: ...e it to the right to play the DVD faster Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed The current chapter indicator displays the DVD chapter that is currently playing Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE The...

Страница 145: ...er displays the current chapter and elapsed time in hours minutes seconds format From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD advanced features on page 155 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted...

Страница 146: ... the control panel counter The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat button again and the repeat sym bol no longer displays on the control panel None Eject open the DVD ROM drive disc tray E Pause temporarily stop play ing a DVD Spacebar Play start playing a DVD Spacebar Step move forward through the DVD one frame at a time Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one fra...

Страница 147: ...ch the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD R Previous move to the begin ning of the previous chapter and resume playing the DVD PgUp Next move to the next chap ter and resume playing the DVD PgDn Fast forward move quickly forward through the DVD con tent When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD F Time move to a specific time s...

Страница 148: ...Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time Creating playlists 1 On the WinDVD control panel ...

Страница 149: ... from the playlist select the file in the Selected files list then click Delete To delete the entire list and start over click Delete All 5 When you have finished creating your playlist click Save Playlist to save it You do not assign a name to the saved playlist as you can only save one playlist at a time After saving the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears 6 Click OK to close the confirma...

Страница 150: ...inDVD You can control several general WinDVD characteristics such as whether the toolbar and status bar are visible as well as numerous audio and display features You control these general audio and display features from the Properties dialog box 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running 2 On the WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the...

Страница 151: ... drive has reached the limit the region code cannot be changed again Pay careful attention to the Remaining times until permanent box on the General properties tab You cannot change the region code unless a DVD is in the drive 1 To change the region code select the desired option in the Current regions list The Remaining times until permanent box displays the remaining number of times you can chan...

Страница 152: ... features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and the computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running 2 On the WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the General tab on t...

Страница 153: ...Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound 3D audio provides standard 3D audio sound If you have four speakers select 4 speaker mode WinDVD distributes four unique sound channels to the speakers providing a true surround sound experience If you have six speakers select 6 speaker mode WinDVD automatically distributes 5 1 sound channels to these speakers for enhanced surround sound If you have an S PDIF complia...

Страница 154: ...lect the Always enable check box to enable Dolby Pro Logic Clear the check box to disable it 7 To test Dolby Pro Logic click the Test button Setting display properties 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running 2 On the WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the General tab on top 3 In the Properties dialog box click the Display tab The Di...

Страница 155: ...dary button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options You can select a new control panel background color or select WinDVDto display the control panel in a different format You can also select About to display copyright and version information Using WinDVD advanced features TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and the comput...

Страница 156: ... on the keyboard The center button represents Enter Up Right Down Left Enter Numeric keypad use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number After you have entered a chapter number click the enter button checkmark on the middle right side of the numeric keypad to begin playing that chapter You can clear an entry by clicking the clear X button on the lower left corner of the num...

Страница 157: ...st of all the chapters in the currentDVD Selectthechapter you want to play or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter number C Title button displays a list of all the titles on the current DVD Click the title you want to play T Audio tracks displays a list of all the audio track options This feature is most commonly used with multi language content to change the spoken heard language This butt...

Страница 158: ...a angles displays a list of all the available camera angles Duetodifferencesinthe DVD mastering process some multi angle views may not function properly G Bookmark save an unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the bookmark shortcut menu ...

Страница 159: ...nd the area you wish to view 4 Release the primary button WinDVD automatically fills the window with the selected area Zooming out To return the video to normal size click the zoom button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature 1 With the vide...

Страница 160: ... the blue and decrease the yellow color values Move the slider to the left to increase the yellow and decrease the blue color values Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase the red and decrease the green color values Move the slider to the left to increase the green and decrease the red color values Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Some DVDs contain links to Web sites To ...

Страница 161: ...fice computing By connecting optional devices such as an external monitor a full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An optional port replicator allows you to connect your computer quickly and easily to all the additional equipment you use at the office You can connect any of these optional devices Expansion memory modules Standard 101...

Страница 162: ...PS 2 mouse through the PS 2 port on the back of your computer If you use an optional Y cable you can connect both a mouse and a keyboard to the port You can connect a serial mouse through the serial port on the back of your computer You can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports on the back of your computer You can connect a local parallel printer through the parallel port on the back o...

Страница 163: ...ter is off before you attach the external keyboard Connecting an external keyboard with the computer s power on can damage the external keyboard the computer or both You can only connect one PS 2 device at a time unless you use an optional Y cable Connecting a Y cable to the computer s PS 2 port allows you to connect a PS 2 compatible mouse and a PS 2 compatible keyboard simultaneously Alternative...

Страница 164: ...k of the computer Once connected the mouse is ready to use Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse connect the mouse cable to the USB port on the computer Once connected the mouse is ready to use Connecting a PS 2 mouse CAUTION Make sure the computer is off before you attach the mouse Connecting a PS 2 mouse with the computer s ...

Страница 165: ...uPoint II To configure the PS 2 mouse to work with the AccuPoint II 1 Click Start then Control Panel The operating system displays the Control Panel window 2 Click the Toshiba HWSetup icon NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Toshiba HWSetup icon 3 Select the Pointing Devices tab 4 Under Pointing Devices Options select one Auto selected configures the PS 2 mouse ...

Страница 166: ...hanges will take effect next time the machine is rebooted Reboot the machine now 6 Click Yes The computer reboots and the PS 2 mouse is activated Using a printer NOTE Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a printer NOTE You must supply the proper printer cable If one did not come with your printer you may purchase one from an elec...

Страница 167: ...e whether it requires a parallel serial infrared or a USB interface before you can connect a printer Check the printer s documentation You also need a suitable printer cable which may have been provided with your printer If not your company may keep a stock of cables Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store Connecting a parallel printer These instructions assume you have...

Страница 168: ...a printer involves selecting a printer driver This special program acts as a translator that turns your document into a form the printer can understand If you are using any non Windows programs set up a printer driver for each of those programs Refer to your program s documentation for more information TECHNICAL NOTE If you have the manufacturer s disk that came with your printer you can use it to...

Страница 169: ...169 Expansion Options Using a printer Sample Printers and Faxes window 2 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 3 Click Next ...

Страница 170: ...Click Next The Add Printer Wizard looks for a Plug and Play printer If it does not locate one click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you for the printer port 6 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Next The wizard prompts you to select your printer 7 From the list of manufacturers and pri...

Страница 171: ...this case the Windows XP Professional operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message If this happens refer to your printer installation guide for further instructions Using an external monitor Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect other external display devices to one of two available video ports A television via the television jack TECHNICAL N...

Страница 172: ... a device to the television jack on page 172 If you re connecting an SVGA monitor skip to Connecting an external monitor on page 173 Selecting video cables To connect a device to the television jack you need a video cable not included with your system For the best video quality always use a properly shielded cable HINT Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet approximately 6 meters ...

Страница 173: ...t an 800 x 600 standard resolution Connecting an external monitor You can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Connect the video cable to the video out port on the computer 2 Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external monitor 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by changing the Display Propertie...

Страница 174: ... or other external video device only 3 Release the Fn key TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start then Control Panel and clicking Display Choose the Settings tab click the Advanced button select Display Device select the applicable Monitor type click Apply or OK For more information on switching th...

Страница 175: ...top by scrolling to it Using the Wi Fi Mini PCI module Your computer may have an integrated Wi Fi Mini PCI module It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer For assistance contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner Accessing the Wi Fi Mini PCI module When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module your computer may display a Safely Remove Hardware icon in the desktop s...

Страница 176: ...eports from your computer or use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint II Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time consuming and inconvenient With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devic...

Страница 177: ...ividual needs Together these allow you to determine certain system details set additional options or change default options This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba Fn esse Hotkey utility Toshiba Console Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Power Saver utility Enabling Hibernation Setting user passwords Using a supervisor password ...

Страница 178: ...quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows XP Professional operating system program Open a file in its associated program Display a customized folder of programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassignedoperations Formoreinformation see Hot Keys on page 257 You can assig...

Страница 179: ...yboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file yo...

Страница 180: ... the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or document start Fn esse and either Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the pointing device move the cursor over the desired key in th...

Страница 181: ...tems that will appear in the popup list 3 To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your Windows XP Professional operating system documentation 4 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list s...

Страница 182: ... removing existing key assignments In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment To remove the key assignment click Clear ...

Страница 183: ...irmation message when you use the hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 or Hibernation Fn F4 To activate 1 Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities then click the Hotkey utility 2 The Hotkey window appears Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option 4 Click OK ...

Страница 184: ...omize a range of computer settings To access the control panel 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection The Toshiba Console window appears Sample Toshiba Console window The Toshiba Console offers three categories of features Customizing Your Computer Network Security ...

Страница 185: ...n this category are Power Management Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 178 Slim SelectBay Docking Toshiba Hardware Network The features in this category are IR Utility Security The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password ...

Страница 186: ...cess Power Management through the Toshiba Console double click the Power Management icon The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for both AC power Plugged in and battery power Running on batteries You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode The prese...

Страница 187: ...e The windows and settings for creating and customizing AC power modes are described below Running on batteries section This section lists the preset modes along with the estimated battery life for each mode The preset modes are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback Presentation Super Long Life Although you can change the properties for any of these modes this is not recommended If you need a c...

Страница 188: ...m The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here if you wish Slim SelectBay and Docking This utility allows you to hot or warm dock undock the Common Dock system safely from your PC Plus you may remove or install a Slim SelectBay device while your computer is on or hibernating Mobile Extension Service The Warm Undock service ...

Страница 189: ...rt this service allows the Slim SelectBay device to be removed without turning off the computer Warm Dock Undock Support this service allows the Slim SelectBay device to be removed while the computer is in Standby or Hibernate modes Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows To access it open the Start menu click Control Pan...

Страница 190: ...ng Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings Pointing Devices Allows you to use both the AccuPoint II and external pointing devices together or to have the system auto select one Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in ...

Страница 191: ...connected to the AC adapter the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing Battery Power If your computer is running on battery power the CPU frequency mode is set to low for slower processing Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of you battery Always High Sets the CPU speed to high when using either the AC adapter or the battery Always L...

Страница 192: ...l Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon NOTE Control Panel must be set to Classic View for the Toshiba Power Saver icon is visible By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are running...

Страница 193: ...own the Shift key the Standby button changes to Hibernate Hold down the Shift key then select Hibernate The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely TECHNICAL NOTE Toshiba recommends that you always have the Hibernation option enabled Hibernation is the function that causes your system to save anything you have in...

Страница 194: ...ervisor password Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and don...

Страница 195: ...sword for the instant and power on password functions 2 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then click Toshiba HWSetup NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Toshiba HWSetup icon 3 Select the Password tab 4 Click Registered 5 Type your password in the Enter Password box and click OK 6 Type the password again in the Verify Password box and click OK 7 Click Exit ...

Страница 196: ...o access the Toshiba HWSetup icon 9 Select the Password tab 10 Click Not Registered 11 Type your password in the Enter Password box and click OK TECHNICAL NOTE You have three tries to enter the correct password After an incorrect try an Incorrect Password dialog box will appear Click OK to reenter the password After three incorrect tries this message appears Sorry access denied Reboot is required ...

Страница 197: ...ptions Setting a supervisor password 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection The Toshiba Console window appears 3 Select Security Sample Toshiba Console Security window 4 Click the Supervisor password icon 5 Select Registered 6 Enter a password then enter it again to verify 7 Click OK ...

Страница 198: ...l Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection The Toshiba Console window appears 3 Select Security Sample Toshiba Console Security window 4 Click the Supervisor password icon 5 Select Not Registered 6 Enter the correct password 7 Click OK then click OK again to exit ...

Страница 199: ...are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system o...

Страница 200: ...urn off computer window appears 7 Click Turn off The computer turns off Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays ...

Страница 201: ...computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Stand By mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the document...

Страница 202: ...essing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears The o...

Страница 203: ...is section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Resto...

Страница 204: ...u separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterda...

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

Страница 206: ...rrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific plac...

Страница 207: ...ice 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 Panel Administrative Tools NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access...

Страница 208: ... Administrative Tools NOTE The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Administrative Tools icon 2 Click the Computer Management icon 3 Click the Device Manager button 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 dialog box which provides an array of tabs The...

Страница 209: ...s down and turns off the computer automatically 3 Remove the memory module 4 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Adding memory on page 67 and making sure it is seated properly 5 Check for the error again 6 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If th...

Страница 210: ...uter is consuming full power Try turning off the computer 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 cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the ba...

Страница 211: ...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 numeric keypad light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make su...

Страница 212: ... and press F5 twice again to advance through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 ...

Страница 213: ...t work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears 2 Click Properties then click the Settings tab 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneo...

Страница 214: ...on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run Error checking 1 Click Start then click My Computer 2 Right click the drive you want to check and select Properties from the menu The drive s properties box appears 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt re...

Страница 215: ...skette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace ...

Страница 216: ...c down until it locks on the spindle Close the drive tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive eject mechanism requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer use a narrow object such as a str...

Страница 217: ...erformance is poor Make sure your system s A C adaptor is plugged in and the system s power setting is on full The Root or Title menu does not open Most DVD titles have one or both of the Root and Title menus If one menu button appears to do nothing try the other menu button WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resource...

Страница 218: ...to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 Ensuring DMA is turned on Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel Double click the System icon then select the Device Manager tab Open the CDROM device folder select your CD ROM device driver then click Properties Click Settings tab Check the DMA box Restart computer when prompted 3 If you have installed new hardware such as a...

Страница 219: ... this problem WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD Minimum system requirements WinDVD performs best when these recommended components are present in your system Sound card with 48 KHz sampling rate suppo...

Страница 220: ...works in other players try using a disc cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are not supported by WinDVD Microsoft DirectShow components are missing Microsoft DirectShow is not installed properly on the system Reinstall Microsoft DirectShow version 6 0 or higher available from the Microsoft Web site No audio subsystem could be found for playback There is a problem with the audio card or aud...

Страница 221: ...number of colors Update video drivers The audio settings are incorrect Please check sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with the audio card or drivers The wrong audio driver may be installed in the sys tem Check installation of the audio card drivers An unexpected error has occurred This error is unclassified Report the problem and any error code to your supplier ...

Страница 222: ... specification Check that this is a DVD Video 1 0 disc This DVD disc cannot be played in this region The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match Check the Region Code of WinDVD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro priate region The Windows operating system is assigned to a region that does not match the Region...

Страница 223: ...nge WinDVD encountered an error Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support This file appears to contain unsupported data Please refer to the Sup ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be found This may be caused by one of the following No disc in the DVD ROM drive No DVD ROM drive A disc ...

Страница 224: ...ute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled may cause feedback Revert to the default settings PC Card problems PC Cards PCMCIA compatible include many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections i...

Страница 225: ... it may not work under the operating system Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards on page 98 for information about how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality contro...

Страница 226: ...between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 207 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PCCard and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow th...

Страница 227: ...ms The printer will not print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem w...

Страница 228: ...problems This section lists common modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 129 Check the communications para...

Страница 229: ...y solely on this feature Save your work See Computing tips on page 81 for instructions On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Copy files to diskette following the steps in Saving your work on page 90 Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combinat...

Страница 230: ...e computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the user s guides provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals ...

Страница 231: ...f the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 4...

Страница 232: ...of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the ...

Страница 233: ...gi bin tais support supp_home_latin jsp Mexico and all of Latin America Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Austria Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux Belgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canad...

Страница 234: ...Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s r l Viale Certosa 138 20156 Milano Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Luxembourg Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Mexi...

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Страница 236: ...e 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany ...

Страница 237: ...appropriate sections in the main chapters of this guide NOTE If you upgrade your computer s operating system to Windows XP you will need to download additional utilities and drivers known as operating system components from Toshiba s web site at pcsuppport toshiba com Set up steps Once you turn on the computer follow the instructions provided by the Setup Wizard on the screen Read and accept the M...

Страница 238: ...The Administrator password is optional If you assign a password you will have to type it in each time you turn on the computer You can assign one later if needed Set the computer s time and date When the Setup Wizard finishes click Finish to restart Windows 98 Second Edition Setting up your printer Set up a printer using the Windows 98 Second Edition Add Printer Wizard 1 Click the Start button the...

Страница 239: ...239 Printers panel 2 Double click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts Add Printer Wizard ...

Страница 240: ...d Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 6 Select your printer from the list of manufacturers and printers then click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts for the printer port 7 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a friendly printe...

Страница 241: ...d on click Finish to print a test page To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page click No then click Finish You are now ready to print 12 Click OK to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job Turning off the computer The Shut down command is the usual way to turn off your computer 1 Click Start then click Shut Down The S...

Страница 242: ...mary partition or logical drive Be sure to use the proper file system when using removable media such as diskettes or Zip disks if you are transferring them to computers with other operating systems Power Usage modes in Windows 98SE To access the Toshiba Power Saver utility 1 Click Start point to Settings Control Panel then double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 2 The Power Saver Properties win...

Страница 243: ...s cannot be deleted Supervisor level passwords A supervisor level password protectssystem settings by restricting who can make changes in Toshiba Utilities This is useful if more than one person is using the computer To set the supervisor level password 1 Click on Start then Run 2 Click the Browse button 3 Double click on the My Computer icon and then double click on the C drive 4 Click Program Fi...

Страница 244: ...ly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the Windows 98 Second Edition operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once The Windows 98 Second Edition operating system displays the Close Program dialog box This box lists all the ...

Страница 245: ...am 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 displayed The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem 2 Press Ctrl and c sim...

Страница 246: ... and processes currently in operation If the program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside it 2 Click End Task the click Cancel To disable Sleep mode 1 Turn off the computer 2 Hold down the Esc key and turn on the computer This message displays Check system Then press F1 key 3 Press F1 The computer displays a setup screen 4 Using the arrow keys highlight Battery Save Mode t...

Страница 247: ...he computer shuts down Turn on the computer If the problem persists contact Toshiba technical support The computer is not accessing the hard disk drive Your computer normally loads the Windows 98 Second Edition operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the diskette drive and press F10 while you turn ...

Страница 248: ... occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Windows 98 Second Edition operating system Startup menu to fix the problem Using Startup options to fix problems If the Windows 98 Second Edition operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration o...

Страница 249: ...ere are no apparent problems with the system Logged Bootlog txt Selecting Logged starts the operating system under normal conditions and creates a hidden startup log file named c Bootlog txt This file records every step of the system s startup process You or a qualified expert can use this log file to check the loading and initializing of device drivers DEFINITION A device driver is a file that co...

Страница 250: ...tem will start correctly TECHNICAL NOTE The Windows 98 Second Edition operating system automatically starts in Safe mode if it detects that system startup failed or the Registry the file that defines how the Windows 98 Second Edition operating system is set up is corrupted Step by step confirmation When you turn on your computer the Windows 98 Second Edition operating system processes the startup ...

Страница 251: ...files is now stored in the Registry they are still processed during system start Bootlog Txt file contains a record of all the components and drivers loaded during startup and the status of each When you select Step by step confirmation you can view all these files one line at a time to help diagnose the cause of a problem Command prompt only Selecting Command prompt only starts the basic operatin...

Страница 252: ...ick Help 2 Click the Contents tab then double click Troubleshooting 3 Double click a problem you would like help with and follow the steps on the screen Working with troubleshooters The Windows 98 Second Edition operating system includes a wide range of helpful troubleshooters that can assist you with many common computer problems For instance if you are having difficulty setting up a new printer ...

Страница 253: ...lay that explains what the conflict is If this happens you may need to solve the problem on your own A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work t...

Страница 254: ...operties A dialog box displays the device s properties 4 In the General section of the dialog box check the box next to Disable in this hardware profile 5 Click OK Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To chec...

Страница 255: ...econd Edition operating system online help DVD ROM drive problems This section describes DVD ROM drive problems where the problem solving steps differ from Windows XP Professional operating system Playback performance is poor The use of DMA dramatically increases the DVD playback performance of your system To make sure DMA is turned on and check its settings 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings...

Страница 256: ...card or audio card ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 5 2b or higher Contact the manufacturer of the component 4 Check that your display driver resolution color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback Some systems do not support video overlays if these parameters are not optimal Try lowering these settings to improve performance Movies exhibit poor performance of ...

Страница 257: ...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 258: ...nt security Using the mouse or any key will make the screen saver password dialog box appear and you can then type in either a user or supervisor password For the Windows XP operating system you type the user or supervisor password into the Windows security screen dialog box To activate the password feature 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Display icon NOTE The Control Pan...

Страница 259: ...in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Mobile Computing on page 113 ...

Страница 260: ...r more information about Stand By mode please see Using Standby on page 108 Fn This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key wi...

Страница 261: ...onitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen b...

Страница 262: ... Keyboard hot keys 262 Keyboard hot keys 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 263: ...rsal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

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Страница 265: ...pear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit ...

Страница 266: ...able FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musica...

Страница 267: ...ls using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two un...

Страница 268: ...ions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devi...

Страница 269: ...stead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters a...

Страница 270: ... L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the compute...

Страница 271: ...r uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the AccuPoint control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary AccuPoint control ...

Страница 272: ...mputer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension See file extension external device See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a ...

Страница 273: ...nction is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device com...

Страница 274: ...esident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change I icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two ...

Страница 275: ...arizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s...

Страница 276: ...d video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI N network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel o...

Страница 277: ... network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized r...

Страница 278: ...ed on a screen For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connec...

Страница 279: ...ystem disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in MS DOS generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix displ...

Страница 280: ... 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 281: ...sting recording quality 140 Alt keys 84 approved countries for use 10 arm wrist strain 43 assign keys Fn esse 180 audio wav files 139 audio features 137 B backing up files 82 batteries changing 114 running on 187 battery caring for 120 changing 118 charge does not last 211 charging 48 53 charging before use 45 conserving power 121 disposal 121 not charging 210 power usage hot key 123 power usage m...

Страница 282: ... network connection 131 setting up 101 system resources 206 compact disc positioning 95 compact discs handling 96 inserting 94 problem solving 216 removing 96 compact disk read write 2 computer customizing 185 non system disk or disk error message 202 not accessing disk drives 201 precautions 44 shut down 241 turning off 53 warning resume failure message 202 computer on battery power 114 computer ...

Страница 283: ...tch 28 display modes hot key 261 display output settings 57 173 display panel closing 53 opening 28 34 display panel closed front 28 display panel open front 34 display external adjusting 58 disposal information 14 DMA Direct Memory Access 206 docking 188 DVD ROM drive problems 216 troubleshooting 209 DVD ROM CD RW drive can t access disc 216 drive tray won t open 216 problems 216 troubleshooting ...

Страница 284: ... esse program 178 assigning a key 178 using drag and drop 179 function keys 84 H hard disk drive light 37 hardware conflicts 205 resolving 206 headphone jack 28 headphones connecting 65 using 141 Help Windows XP 204 Hibernation enabling 193 Hibernation mode 53 102 106 configuring 107 starting again from 108 Hibernation mode hot key 260 hot key display modes 261 external display output 173 Hibernat...

Страница 285: ...136 surfing 136 uploading and downloading files 137 internet button 51 internet explorer icon 127 internet service providers 135 IRQ Interrupt Request 206 ISPs 135 J jack RJ 11 79 RJ45 30 television connecting a device 172 K keeping comfortable 40 key assign 180 changing 182 direct assign 181 popup 181 removing 182 key assignment viewing existing 181 key assignments changing or removing existing 1...

Страница 286: ...05 Mobile Extension Service 188 modem connecting to a telephone line 79 determining COM port 129 problem solving 228 229 resetting port to default settings 130 upgrading 130 modem port 30 module battery 33 memory 33 modules Wi Fi Mini PC 175 monitor 30 55 connecting 56 57 connecting external 173 external connecting 162 not working 212 using an external 171 mouse installing 61 PS 2 compatible 30 se...

Страница 287: ...50 plugged in 187 pointing device AccuPoint II 36 port COM 129 Ethernet LAN 132 expansion 176 infrared 28 modem 30 monitor 30 network 30 parallel 30 PS 2 mouse keyboard 30 RGB 30 55 serial 30 USB Universal Serial Bus 29 video out 31 55 video out connecting to 56 Port Replicator 188 posture 41 power alarms 117 computer will not start 201 options 124 problem solving 210 taking care of your battery 1...

Страница 288: ...blank 212 DVD ROM controls are gray 217 not functioning properly 219 video content poor 219 DVD ROM performance is poor 217 DVD ROM Root or Title menu does not open 217 DVD ROM slow playback 218 DVD ROM CD RW performance is poor 217 DVD ROM CD RW drive tray doesn t eject 216 external display not working 213 external keyboard not working 211 external monitor 212 faulty memory 209 hardware conflict ...

Страница 289: ...right side 31 RJ 11 jack 79 RJ45 jack 30 Run dialog box 89 S safety icons 24 safety instruction CD ROM 10 DVD ROM 10 safety instructions DVD ROM CD RW 10 safety precautions battery disposal 121 saving files 90 screen 35 blank 212 doesn t look normal flickers 212 scroll button 51 seating 41 security 185 security lock slot 31 selecting a place to work 39 SelectServ 26 serial mouse connecting 162 164...

Страница 290: ...5 telephone line connecting to modem 79 television 55 adjusting display 58 175 connecting 56 172 connecting to the jack 172 toolbar WinDVD 143 Toshiba Internet Web sites 233 Toshiba Accessories information 26 Toshiba Console 184 Toshiba Forum 231 Toshiba Hardware Setup 189 Toshiba online resources 112 Toshiba online services 231 Toshiba Power Saver utility 192 Toshiba utilities 177 trademarks 13 t...

Страница 291: ...en turning on computer 247 resolving hardware conflicts 253 set up 237 troubleshooting 244 turning off computer 241 using startup options to fix problems 248 Windows Explorer 88 Windows Media Player 138 Windows Millennium Edition Help 205 Windows Standby 53 Windows Start menu 87 Windows XP Help 204 Help and Support 204 problem solving 202 Windows XP Professional Briefcase 128 Windows XP Profession...

Страница 292: ...Index 292 wireless interoperability 7 wireless LAN your health 8 wireless networking 131 wizard Add Printer 238 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 131 work habits 43 Y Y cable 165 ...

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