Satellite® 1955 Series User’s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ InTouch® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 203 in this guide. TOSHIBA C6619-1002M3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
Model: Satellite ® 1955 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact DiskReWritable (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage.
ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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.
Contact: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems.
company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection.
aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers.
Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'object d'une licence, il doit être utilisé à l 'interieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blidage maximal. Si le matérial (ou son antenne d 'émission) est installé à l ' exterieur, il doit faire l'object d' une licence. USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. ❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
those products for additional information. No other transmitter may be colocated with this device except FCC ID# CJ6PA3070WL or CJ6PA3171WL. 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 require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.
Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©2002 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S.
Trademarks Satellite, Noteworthy, SelectServ, and InTouch are registered trademarks, SecureSleep, and FreedomWare are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, and DirectShow are registered trademarks, and Media Player is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance.
Contents Introduction ..............................................................23 This guide .............................................................. 23 Safety icons ........................................................... 24 Other icons used.............................................. 25 Other documentation ............................................. 25 Service options ...................................................... 26 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ........................
Contents Chapter 2: Getting Started ........................................ 39 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 40 Precautions...................................................... 43 Setting up your computer ...................................... 45 Setting up your software.................................. 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba .........
Contents 15 Caring for your computer....................................... 68 Cleaning the computer ..................................... 68 Moving the computer....................................... 68 Using a computer lock ..................................... 69 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics.................................. 71 Computing tips ...................................................... 71 Using the keyboard ................................................ 72 Character keys ...............
Contents Playing a CD or DVD .............................................. 85 Drive components and control buttons............ 85 CD/DVD control buttons .................................. 87 CD/DVD control and digital audio control ........ 88 Inserting a disc ................................................ 89 Playing an audio CD......................................... 91 Playing a DVD .................................................. 93 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD...............
Contents 17 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ................................. 107 Toshiba’s energy-saver design ............................. 107 Running the computer on battery power ............. 107 Battery Notice ................................................ 108 Using additional batteries .............................. 108 Battery safety precautions.............................. 108 Charging batteries................................................ 109 Charging the main battery.........................
Contents Lesson 4: Creating a new document .................... 129 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder........................... 131 Lesson 6: Starting programs ............................... 132 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows ........................................................ 134 Using the taskbar ........................................... 135 Minimizing and maximizing windows ............ 135 Resizing and moving windows.......................
Contents 19 Using your computer at the office........................ 158 Setting up for communications...................... 158 Connecting the modem to a telephone line .... 160 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 160 Setting up a wireless connection ................... 161 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray .............................................. 161 Setting up a direct cable connection .............. 161 An overview of using the Internet ........................
Contents Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities ..................................... 175 Power Management ............................................. 176 Chapter 8: WinDVD ................................................ 179 Playing DVDs ....................................................... 179 Using the WinDVD toolbar ............................. 181 Using the WinDVD status bar ........................ 181 Using the WinDVD control panel.................... 182 Using the control panel playback buttons ...
Contents 21 Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 203 Problems that are easy to fix ............................... 203 Problems when you turn on the computer........... 205 The Windows ® operating system is not working 206 Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 207 Internet problems .......................................... 208 The Windows® XP operating system can help you ............................................ 208 Resolving a hardware conflict .......................
Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys ............................................. 241 Volume Mute........................................................ 241 Instant password security.................................... 242 Without a password ....................................... 242 With a password ............................................ 242 Power usage mode ............................................. 243 Stand By mode .................................................... 244 Hibernation mode ......
Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your access to information can accompany you wherever you go. You will find that your Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is already installed on your computer. It offers exciting features and easy Internet access. This guide This guide introduces the computer’s features. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.
Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual 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.
Introduction Other documentation 25 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information about the computer. HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text. Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ This electronic version of the user’s guide.
Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ® warranty programs. For more information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at Toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 203. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of the exterior features of your notebook computer. It serves as a reference when you need to locate parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything. If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. For additional help, see “If you need further assistance” on page 235. 27 5.375 x 8.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Infrared port Wireless mouse button Display latch Optional wireless antenna on-off switch The wireless mouse activation button turns on the wireless mouse. The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. To open the display panel, slide the display latch to the right and raise the panel. On those systems with Wi-FiTM, the wireless antenna on-off switch turns the computer’s wireless antenna on or off.
Finding Your Way Around Back Ether 29 The LAN port enables you to connect the computer to a local area network using a 10/100 Ethernet link. The modem port enables you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line. For more information, see “Connecting the modem” on page 95. i.LINK® port—The i.LINK® port on the back of the computer provides very fast data transfer rates of up to 400 megabits per second (Mbps). You can connect up to 63 external devices to this port.
Finding Your Way Around Right side Right side Microphone in jack USB port Volume control dial Headphone jack DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Keyboard release Manual eject button Eject button The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers. Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. The 3.5 mm microphone in jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone.
Finding Your Way Around Left side 31 The manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray when the computer is off. CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Instead, use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip. Left side Keyboard release Diskette drive PC Card Slots PC Card eject buttons Cooling vents The keyboard release (one on each side) is used to remove the wireless keyboard.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The PC Card eject buttons release PC Cards from the corresponding slots. Front with the display open Display panel Power button Keyboard indicator panel Speaker Wireless keyboard on/off switch Speaker Function keys Keyboard TouchPad Palm rest Primary control button Secondary control button System indicator panel CD/DVD control buttons The power button turns the computer on and off.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 33 The TouchPadTM enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. The Primary control button next to the TouchPad acts like the primary button on a mouse. The Secondary control button next to the TouchPad acts like the secondary button on a mouse. For more information on Primary and Secondary control buttons, see “Using the TouchPad™” on page 53. The CD/DVD control buttons allow you to play audio CDs when the computer is turned off.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Keyboard indicator panel Cursor control mode light Numeric mode light Caps lock light The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor control overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the arrow printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. For more information, see “Overlay keys” on page 74.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 System indicator panel AC power light On/off light Battery light Wireless indicator light Hard disk drive light Disc/disk activity light The system indicator lights are under a tinted panel and are visible only when the feature they represent is either on, or both on and active. The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source. The on/off light glows green when the computer is on.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The disc/disk activity light flashes green when the diskette drive, the DVD-ROM or the DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is being accessed. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so could damage the media in use and result in loss of data. CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons near the display latch are for playing CDs and DVDs. You can play audio CDs while the computer is turned off.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 37 Press and hold the mode button for a few seconds, until the CD mode indicator lights to show that the CD control buttons on the front panel are now functional. The previous track button returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc. The next track button causes the disc player to skip to the following track on the disc.
Finding Your Way Around Underside Underside Expansion memory slot cover Cooling vent Battery release latch Hard disk drive cover Battery pack The expansion memory cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory. See “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 57 for detailed information. The cooling vent helps keep your computer at an optimum temperature. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you do not block the cooling vents.
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Creating a computer-friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use, such as a printer.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change, such as air conditioner vents or heaters ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals CAUTION: If you spill liquid into the computer, turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source, and let it dry out
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 41 ❖ If you are using an external monitor, the top of the display should be no higher than eye level. ❖ If you use a paper holder, set it at about 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 distributed evenly. Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain. Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ 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 elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you work. Do not slump forward or lean back too far.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 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 breaks to change position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. A break of two or three minutes every half-hour is more effective than a long break after several hours.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is being used. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the computer’s keyboard.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery, attach the AC adapter. See “Connecting the AC adapter” on page 48. Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 5 Click Yes to register, or No to exit the process. NOTE: If you click No, you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop. 6 Enter your personal information in the registration window. 7 Enter your name and click Finish to complete the process. Your computer restarts automatically.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software first. See “Setting up your software” on page 45.
Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer’s batteries. The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in. AC adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the back of the computer. 5.
Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 49 Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights glow. 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 cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. There is a risk of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands.
Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it. Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. The on/off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it is charging. Once the computer is connected to a power outlet, you can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on. It takes several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 51 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel. Lift Slide Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on the computer for the first time, don’t turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The AC power light glows when the computer is connected to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is not lit when the computer is not connected to an external power source.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you’d like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time left one and corresponds to the left mouse button. To doubleclick, press the primary button twice in rapid succession. The function of the secondary button depends on the program you are using. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button. Check your program’s documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad The TouchPad is enabled by default.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 55 Using the wireless mouse The wireless mouse, combined with the wireless keyboard, gives you extra mobility when using your computer. You can move the mouse and keyboard several feet from your system. This allows you to perform normal mouse and keyboard functions without the restrictions of a wired mouse and keyboard. These features can make you more comfortable when using your computer.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Activating the mouse When you turn your computer on, the wireless mouse turns on automatically. If the mouse does not turn on, press the left button on the front of your computer. Wireless mouse activation button Wireless mouse activation button If the above method does not turn on the mouse, press the reset button on the bottom of the mouse.
Getting Started Setting up other devices 57 Setting up other devices Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. Your computer is equipped with two memory slots, which are available for you to add additional memory modules of either 128, 256, and 512 MB capacity. You need a standard Phillips no.
Getting Started Setting up other devices 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the empty memory slots. memory slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the four screws that secure the memory slot cover, and then remove the memory slot cover. Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
Getting Started Setting up other devices 59 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging.
Getting Started Setting up other devices 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Replace the battery. 14 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 15 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel. ❖ Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. ❖ Click System. ❖ The General tab view automatically appears and shows the recognized memory.
Getting Started Using an external keyboard 61 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer provided that the keyboard is USBcompatible. To connect a keyboard, attach its cable to one of the computer’s USB ports. Connecting a printer NOTE: Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a local printer. NOTE: You must supply the proper printer cable.
Getting Started Connecting a printer You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. To achieve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may come with your printer. You can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. To connect a printer: 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port. 2 Connect the printer’s power cable to a wall outlet. 3 Turn on the printer.
Getting Started Connecting a printer Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a Printer. The Add Printer Wizard window appears. Sample Add Printer Wizard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
Getting Started Connecting a printer 5 Follow the instructions. HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the printer name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference between other printers. Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may come with your printer. Otherwise, you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for connecting a USB printer to your computer.
Getting Started Using external display devices 65 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the rear of the computer. 3 Connect the monitor’s power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external monitor. 5 Turn on the computer.
Getting Started Using external display devices 2 Release the Fn key. NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties box in the Control Panel. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your external display device, you may need to adjust the video settings. See the documentation supplied with the device for additional configuration steps.
Getting Started Turning off the computer 67 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off, it may take several hours to recharge the main battery.
Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of your computer’s battery, see “Running the computer on battery power” on page 107. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products.
Getting Started Caring for your computer 69 Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba’s Web site at toshibaaccessories.com. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional Port Noteworthy® computer lock cable.
Getting Started Caring for your computer 3 Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot located on the right side of the computer, then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it. The computer is now securely locked to deter theft. Locking the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Disk Defragmenter to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 73 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case — the number and symbol keys are not affected.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows® special keys Application key ® Windows logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary (or right mouse) control button. Overlay keys & ∗ ( ) 7 8 9 0 Home 7 PgUp 9 8 U I 4 O 5 J P - 6 K End 1 ∗ : ; L 2 PgDn 3 > M . Ins 0 Del .
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 75 Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on. To do so: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters.
Learning the Basics Emulating a full-size keyboard To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Emulating a full-size keyboard Although the computer’s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Using the wireless keyboard Your computer has a removable, wireless keyboard.
Learning the Basics Using the wireless keyboard 3 77 Switch the keyboard on. Warless keyboard on/off switch Turning on the wireless keyboard 4 Lift the keyboard up and away from the computer chassis. Lifting the keyboard out of the computer You can now use the keyboard up to several feet from the computer. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
Learning the Basics Using the wireless keyboard Wireless keyboard removed from the computer chassis Installing the keyboard to the computer To install the keyboard to the computer: 1 Insert the front of the keyboard into the front of the keyboard slot. 2 Press the top of the keyboard down to snap it into place. Turning off the keyboard The keyboard is automatically turned off when the computer is turned off.
Learning the Basics Starting a program 79 1 Remove the screw on the battery cover, and lift the cover off. 2 Remove the connector from the battery and lift the battery from it’s slot. 3 Replace the battery and reattach the connector removed in step 2. 4 Replace the battery cover and retighten the screw. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer.
Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. This is one of the most important rules of computing. NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the battery discharges before you return to work. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low, see “Setting battery alarms” on page 113.
Learning the Basics Printing your work 81 Printing your work Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in “Turning off the computer” on page 67. TECHNICAL NOTE: You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are changing printers, you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer(s). To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on.
Learning the Basics Using diskettes Using diskettes The 3.5-inch internal diskette drive lets you use high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and storage. Eject button Sample external diskette drive Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive. 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot. When the diskette is in place, the eject button pops out.
Learning the Basics Backing up your files 83 ❖ If a diskette is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened in water. Do not use cleaning fluids. ❖ Never slide back the protective metal cover. ❖ Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette. Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data stored on a diskette. ❖ Never twist or bend a diskette. ❖ Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing them to direct sunlight. Otherwise data may be lost.
Learning the Basics Backing up your files 5 Double-click the folder that contains the file, then click the file you want to copy. HINT: You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file. 6 Click File, then click Send To. 7 Click the icon for the diskette drive (3 1/2 floppy [A:]). HINT: You can also back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file (or files) you want to backup with the secondary button, then pointing to Send To and clicking 3 1/2 Floppy (A:). 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 85 Playing a CD or DVD Your computer has a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive that can read both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Components DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Manual eject button Eject button DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Use the eject button to release the disc tray. This button requires power to operate. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the activity light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 87 CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front edge of the computer enable you to play audio CDs when the computer is off. You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on. Previous Next track track Play/Pause Stop/Eject CD/DVD control buttons in front of the computer The mode button switches between the CD/DVD and digital audio modes.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD You can eject a disc by pressing the stop/eject button twice. Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem is turned on. CD/DVD control and digital audio control The following chart describes CD/DVD control and digital audio mode. CD /DVD Mode Digital Audio Mode Power is off and you If a CD is in the press Play/Pause drive, the system enters CD player mode and operates as a stand-alone CD player.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 89 Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio CD or a DVD, turn the volume down. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. To turn the volume down, use the volume control dial or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control). 1 If the computer is turned on, press the eject button on the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Pressing the eject button The disc tray partially opens.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up. Inserting a disc CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the drive’s lens (located underneath the drive’s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 91 Removing compact discs To remove a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the drive. CAUTION: Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Sample Windows MediaTM Player Toshiba Skin You may switch the Media Player window to full mode one of two ways: ❖ Click on the center of the desktop icon for the player, and select Switch to full mode from the pop-up menu. ❖ Right-click anywhere on the player, and select Switch to full mode from the pop-up menu.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 93 Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter devoted to using WinDVDTM. For information about how to play back a DVD, see “WinDVD” on page 179. When you watch DVD movies on your computer using WinDVD, Toshiba highly recommends that your system’s power management utility is set to full power mode. Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk.
Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive Your computer may come with a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/ CD-RW multifunction drive that allows you to: ❖ Play prerecorded DVDs ❖ Play prerecorded CDs ❖ Read and write files (including music) to a CDRecordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc. CAUTION: Check the disc/disk activity light when you use the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 95 Connecting the modem Your computer comes with a built-in V.90 56K modem and a built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter. To use the modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade RJ11 telephone line. NOTE: Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible rates during downloads. Actual data transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions.
Learning the Basics Using the i.LINK® port ❖ Remotely, using the built-in modem and a dial-up connection. To set up the network connection, use the Network Setup Wizard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click Network Setup Wizard. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. The computer connects with the network. Using the i.LINK® port The i.
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 97 Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernate and Standby. Each option has its advantages. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to power down your computer, save your files and make sure the drive-inuse lights are off. If you decide to continue working, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open programs and files you were previously using. Hibernation command Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely.
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 99 Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. A fully charged battery will last up to eight hours in Standby mode.
Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down Using Turn Off or Shut down For the Windows® XP Home operating system, follow these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click Start, select Turn off computer. The Turn off computer dialog box appears. Sample Turn off computer dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. The computer shuts down completely. For the Windows® XP Professional operating system, follow these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down.
Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 1 101 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 4 Select the Advanced tab. The following screen appears. Sample System power mode settings 5 6 Select Power Off for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button.
7 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see “Power Management” on page 176. Starting again after Turn Off or Shut Down To start the computer up again, press and hold the power button until the on/off light changes to green. Using Hibernation Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current mode of the computer to the hard disk.
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 103 Configuring your computer for Hibernation: 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon, and then click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button.
Learning the Basics Using Standby Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. A fully charged main battery will last up to eight hours in Standby mode.
Learning the Basics Using Standby 105 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 to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode.
Learning the Basics Toshiba’s online resources 6 Close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see “Power Management” on page 176. 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. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost.
Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba’s energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba.
Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. Please see “Maximizing battery life” on page 118 for procedures.
Mobile Computing Charging batteries 109 Charging batteries The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer. You can charge the battery using your computer, or you can use an optional battery charger. CAUTION: Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer.
Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real-time clock (RTC) and calendar. During normal use, the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged. Occasionally, the RTC battery may lose its charge completely, especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working.
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 111 Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the main battery’s current charge. It: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is not lit when the computer is not connected to an external power source. Determining remaining battery power NOTE: Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power.
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor ❖ How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power, such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working—since operating time decreases at low temperature
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 113 you turn on the power again, you can continue where you left off. The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power. If you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down. Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. You can set multiple alarms.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low, you have two options: connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery. NOTE: If your battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work often. CAUTION: When handling a battery, be careful not to drop it or short-circuit its terminals. Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 115 Sliding the battery release latch 5 Carefully slide the battery release latch toward the center of the computer. Sliding the battery out 6 While holding the battery release latch toward the unlocked position, use the adjacent half-oval finger slot nearby to gently pull the battery pack free.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 With the battery release latch pulled toward the unlocked position, insert the battery from the back end first at a slight angle so that end fits evenly with the surrounding casing. If the back end has been correctly inserted, you will be able to gently press the front end into place until it snaps shut.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 117 Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the computer’s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer. ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer’s power. 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer’s power. If it does not turn on, go to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes.
Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely ❖ 119 Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries safely You can recharge a battery many times. When the battery needs replacing, the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.
Mobile Computing Traveling tips Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 39, also apply while travelling. ❖ Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust. ❖ Always travel with the computer in a carrying case. Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cables, compact discs and diskettes.
Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the Windows® XP operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks. Whether you have used a Windows®operating system or not, the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons. As you explore the Windows® XP operating system further, you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. Finding your way around the desktop Your computer’s desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, system tray, and background pattern.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 123 Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be quickly activated by double-clicking the icon. You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by dragging the element’s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: Recycle Bin — Holds files you’ve deleted.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop ❖ Search for files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system activity and turn off the computer For more information on starting programs, see “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 132. 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 each document or window you open.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 125 the files and folders reside in your computer on a storage device, such as a disk drive. You can think of your computer storage system in terms of office equipment. You have a file cabinet (device), that contains folders, and each folder may contain documents. Your office may have more than one file cabinet, just as your computer may have more than one disk drive.
3 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop, click the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut menu. As the name implies, shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features. Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu. 5 Click Start, then click My Computer. The operating system opens the My Computer window.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 127 The My Computer window is closed. 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and, while holding down the primary button, use the pointing device to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop, then release the primary button. (This process is known as “clicking and dragging.”) The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop.
1 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet Right-click the taskbar. A menu appears. If the Lock the taskbar option has a check mark, then the feature is in use. 2 Click Lock the taskbar. 3 Call up the menu again. The check mark should be gone, indicating the lock has been removed. Follow the same steps to lock the taskbar. You can also lock and unlock the taskbar by using the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document 2 129 On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click Address Bar. The operating system displays the address bar. It indicates that you are in “My Computer.” Sample My Computer window Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program. 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document 3 To give your document a meaningful name, type My New Doc.txt and press Enter. 4 Double-click the My New Doc icon. The operating system opens the new document in Notepad—the text editor built into the operating system. Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens, there is a new button on the taskbar that reads New Doc.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Creating a new folder 131 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet. In this case, a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet. The operating system stores documents and programs in folders. It even stores other folders in folders. In this lesson, you will create a folder in which to store your new document.
7 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting programs Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually, you will know which program you want to use for a particular task. This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu, using two of the programs that are built into the operating system: Paint and Windows® Explorer.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting programs 133 To use Windows Explorer to launch programs: 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs. 2 Click Accessories. 3 Click Windows Explorer. The operating system opens Windows® Explorer, which provides access to all your computer’s resources. For example, it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer’s hard disk.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter, you now have a screen with several program windows open. You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning windows so that you can see more than one of them at a time. You can also hide windows by removing them from the desktop without actually closing your document or program.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 135 Using the taskbar If you have application windows open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by clicking and dragging the program’s button on the taskbar. You have these options: ❖ Move windows ❖ Size windows ❖ Minimize all windows — display only the taskbar buttons ❖ Maximize windows ❖ Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows The Paint window expands to fill the screen, hiding everything except the taskbar. Notice that the Maximize button has changed. It is now called the Restore button. HINT: Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are only using that program and do not want any distractions on the screen. Resizing and moving windows 1 Click the Restore button in the top-right corner of the Paint window.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing programs 137 Now that the windows are side by side, you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other. Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs. Experiment with different sizes and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work. At this point you have two programs open on the desktop. The next lesson shows you how to close them.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop, you can open programs or files with the click of a button. You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently. This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two operating system accessories, Calculator and Character Map, as examples.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts 139 The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop. Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’t know the name and location of the program file. 1 Click Start, then click Search. Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search dialog box. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Sample Search Results dialog box HINT: Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 2 Click All files and folders. 3 Type char in the text box labeled: In all or part of the file name. 4 Click Search. The operating system displays a list of all the files with “char” in their names. 5 Select the Character Map file with the secondary button, then drag and drop it on the desktop.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver 6 141 In the shortcut menu, click Create Shortcut(s) Here. NOTE: Shortcut icons can be recognized by an arrow in the lower left corner. Deleting or changing the shortcut icons will not affect the program to which they refer. Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately. You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful.
1 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button. The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu. 2 Click Properties. The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box. Sample Display Properties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. 4 Click the arrow beside the current option—probably “(None)” —to open the screen saver list box.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the date and time 143 The operating system returns you to the desktop. You can view any object’s properties by clicking the object with the secondary button, then choosing Properties from the shortcut menu that appears. The next lesson explains how to set two other properties—the date and time.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box HINT: To open the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly, either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button, then click Adjust Date/Time, or double-click the time display. 5 Click the Date and Time tab and set the correct month, year, day, and time. 6 Click the Time Zone tab and drop-down list box, and set your time zone.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop 145 The icon disappears, but, with the operating system, it is not really gone. It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later. 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial. Each icon disappears as you drop it on the Recycle Bin. 3 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. The operating system opens the Recycle Bin window.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restore documents, and sometimes even programs. Still, the process is the same. Just drag an object’s icon to the Recycle Bin. If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin, select the object with the secondary button and click Restore. The operating system restores the object to the place from which it was deleted. You can also restore the object by dragging it to the desktop.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 147 Sample System Restore welcome screen ® The Windows XP operating system guides you through the process of storing your system settings for future use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time. Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the ® Windows XP operating system.
2 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? If you do not see the index, click index. Help and Support displays the Index. Sample Help and Support Index The left side of the screen contains the index. The text box above the index, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index. 3 Type drawing in the text box. Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you typed. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 149 Sample help window for drawings Notice that under the category drawings, there is a subcategory: creating using Paint. 4 Highlight creating using Paint, then click Display. Help opens a topic screen that, in the window’s right pane, gives a brief description of Paint and provides different ways for accessing the program, including through use of a hot link (Paint).
Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 15: Turning off your computer The Windows® XP Tour window appears. 2 Follow the instructions. Sample Windows® XP Tour window Lesson 15: Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the operating system turn off your computer. As it shuts down, the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer. This lesson teaches you how to turn off your computer.
Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter, you will explore other features of your notebook computer.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace. This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 153 Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server. You can make it so that: ❖ Items that normally require a double-click will open with a single click. ❖ Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window. ❖ Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Sample Web-style option 3 Click the preferred options. 4 Click Apply, click OK. Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop, you can also display a Web page in an individual window. If you subscribe to the Web page, it can be automatically updated on a regular basis.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 155 Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window. As you browse, the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus. You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar. Address bar Standard buttons Sample toolbar locations 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop The elements you can add to the top of the window are: Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages, programs, folders, or documents. By default, the address bar shows your current location, and whether it is a folder or a Web page. You can browse to another location by typing an address — a URL, a path, or even a program name. If you start typing a previously typed address, the AutoComplete feature finishes the address for you.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 2 Double-click the folder you want to open. 3 In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. 157 The Folders Options box appears. 4 In the Tasks section, click the button for Show common tasks in folders. 5 Click Apply, then OK. Helpful information on how to use the folders appears on one side of the window. Sample folder with how-to information To remove the informational boxes: 1 In the Tools menu, select Folders Options.
Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse and an external diskette drive, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. An external monitor connects to the RGB (monitor) port. An external mouse, keyboard and diskette drive connect to the USB ports.
Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office 159 The Control Panel appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. 4 Click the Modems tab. A location box appears. 5 In the Attached to field, the COM port is specified. 6 Your modem should be listed under Modem. 7 To verify that the modem is set up properly: ❖ Click the port to which your modem is connected. ❖ Click Properties. ❖ Click the Diagnostics tab.
Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade telephone line. See “Connecting the modem” on page 95. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using the telephone line at home, disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission.
Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office 161 Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation. Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray The following information applies to systems with the optional Wi-Fi features: When using your Wi-Fi Mini PCI module, your computer may display a PC Card icon in the desktop’s system tray to indicate that it is in use.
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet ❖ 8 Host Follow the on-screen instructions.
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet 163 to a particular network address and send and receive information. Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection.
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet, the Web browser displays a home page, for example, your ISP’s home page on the Internet or your company’s Web site home page. To visit a desired Web site, type in the Web address. The Web address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL), is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet. Web addresses can also appear within a Web page’s text, and are known as links.
Exploring Your Options Exploring video features 165 clearinghouse where all the messages are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring 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).
1 Exploring Your Options Exploring video features Connect the S-video cable to your television. NOTE: Video cables are not included with your computer. To connect a device to the S-video jack, you’ll need to purchase the appropriate cable. 2 Change the display properties setting to 800 x 600: ❖ Right-click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties. The Display Properties dialog box appears. Sample Display Properties dialog box ❖ Click the Settings tab.
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Playing DVDs 1 Open the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW tray. 2 Place the DVD in the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. 3 Launch WinDVDTM and press the Play button.
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) file is the format for storing sound in files. Using a microphone Attaching a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. Positioning bar Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen 5.
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 3 169 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone. NOTE: You can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. 5 To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. 6 To save the file, select Save from the File menu. Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording, the more disk space the sound file requires. Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs.
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 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 right side of the computer. Attaching a headphone or speaker cable 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack.
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 171 Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’s capabilities and usefulness. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer. Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports two types of PC Cards, known as types II and III: ❖ A Type II card is typically used for memory storage, as a network card, and so on. You can install two Type II cards.
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card. For more information, see “Hot swapping” on page 174. 2 Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the slot. 3 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place.
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 173 Removing PC Cards 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Click Safely remove xxxx, where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card. Ejecting a PC Card 3 Remove the PC Card and store it properly. Removing a PC card 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping.” Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use. For example: ❖ Never remove an ATA card while the system is accessing it. ❖ Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network.
Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ Power Management 175 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
Toshiba Utilities Power Management Power Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer’s power usage, regardless of the source, and use the many preset power modes, or define your own. To access the Toshiba Power Management Utility. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon. The Toshiba Power Management Utility window appears.
Toshiba Utilities Power Management 177 You may choose a power-saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs. If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources, you may experience longer work sessions by enabling the Normal or Long Life settings. By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK, you can reconfigure that function.
Toshiba Utilities Power Management Battery mode tab This section lists the preset modes along with the estimated battery life for each mode. The preset modes are: ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Power ❖ User Defined Although you can change the properties for any of these modes, this is not recommended. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
Chapter 8 WinDVD WinDVD is a software program for playing back VideoCDs and DVDs. This chapter explains how to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power. For systems with a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive, you can use InterVideo WinDVD™ to play DVDs. WinDVD is an easy-to-use, full-featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology.
WinDVD Playing DVDs WARNING: Before playing a DVD, turn down the volume. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. See “Using the control panel playback buttons” on page 183 to locate the volume control buttons. Fit the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive into the Modular Bay. Insert a DVD into the drive, following the instructions in “Inserting a disc” on page 89. The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD.
WinDVD Playing DVDs 181 Using the WinDVD toolbar The WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom. If the toolbar or status bar does not appear, you can display them by following the instructions in “Setting general properties” on page 189. 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 201 for more information).
WinDVD Playing DVDs Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player. TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’s hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features appear gray, and you cannot select them.
WinDVD Playing DVDs 183 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 195 for an explanation of these features. Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD, you are ready to play the disc.
WinDVD Playing DVDs Click this Or use keyboard shortcut To do this Repeat — repeat the current None chapter, if the DVD contains chapters. Otherwise this button repeats the DVD from the beginning. When the repeat button is activated, the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the control panel counter. The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat button again, and the repeat symbol no longer displays on the control panel. Eject — open the DVDROM drive disc tray.
WinDVD Playing DVDs Click this 185 Or use keyboard shortcut To do this Fast backward — move R quickly backward through the DVD content. When you reach the desired location, click the play button to resume playing the DVD. Previous — move to the beginning of the previous chapter and resume playing the DVD. PgUp Next — move to the next chapter and resume playing the DVD. PgDn Fast forward — move quickly forward through the DVD content.
WinDVD Using playlists Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’s hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported 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.
WinDVD Using playlists 187 2 Click the File button in the lower left corner of the window, to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files. 3 In the left display select the drive and folder where the DVD files are located. In the upper right window, select the file you want to play first and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist. DVD files have an .mpg, .vob or .ac3 file name extension. After selecting a file, the file name appears in the Selected files list.
WinDVD Customizing WinDVD Resuming normal playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist, click the eject button to open the disc tray, then close it again. The DVD resumes normal playback. Customizing WinDVD 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.
WinDVD Customizing WinDVD 189 Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code, the drive letter assigned to the DVD-ROM drive, the autoplay default option, and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default. Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content. It divides the world into six regions. The intent is to enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region.
WinDVD Customizing WinDVD Tool bar is the bar containing basic player functions that is displayed at the top of the WinDVD video window. Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the WinDVD video window. Player is the WinDVD control panel. 5 Click OK to save your settings. Setting audio properties NOTE: The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports. When playing a DVD, some of the control panel features may be unavailable.
WinDVD Customizing WinDVD 2 In the Audio channels box, select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows: ❖ 3 191 If you have two speakers, select one of the 2 speaker modes. Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel. Stereo mixes the audio channels into two channels. In the Vocal options box, select the desired option for DVDs that support vocal as follows: ❖ No vocal does not output vocals to any speaker. ❖ Left vocal outputs vocals to left speakers only.
WinDVD Customizing WinDVD Setting display properties 1 In the Properties dialog box, click the Display tab. The Display tab moves to the front. Sample Properties dialog box with Display tab selected 2 Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized. Otherwise clear the check box. 3 Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden.
WinDVD Customizing WinDVD 193 Customizing the control panel You can customize the appearance of your WinDVDTM 2000 player’s control panel. To configure the control panel’s appearance: 1 Position the pointer over the control panel, then click the secondary button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options. Sample WinDVD control panel options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
2 WinDVD Customizing WinDVD You can select a new control panel background color, or select WinDVD to display the control panel in a different format. Sample new WinDVD control panel appearance You can also select About to display copyright and version information. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features 195 Using WinDVD Advanced Features TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’s hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features appear gray, and you cannot select them. The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel.
WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Playback speed— None control the speed at which the DVD plays. Move the slider to the left to slow the playback speed or move 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. Brightness — move + (increases) the slider to the right - (decreases) to increase video brightness.
WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Numeric keypad — 0 - 9 use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number. After you have entered a chapter number, click the check mark button on the right of the middle row on 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 numeric keypad. Menu button — dis- None plays all available menus for the current DVD.
WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Chapter button — C displays a list of all the chapters in the current DVD. Select the chapter you want to play, or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter number. Title button — Dis- T plays a list of all the titles on the current DVD. Click the title you want to play, then click Enter. Audio tracks — dis- A plays a list of all the audio track options.
WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Subtitles — displays S a list of all the available language subtitles. This button is enabled only for DVD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes. Select the desired language, or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD’s default language. Camera angles — G display a list of all the available camera angles.
WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Bookmark — save an None 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. Click the bookmark name to go to that location on the DVD. Click Delete All to delete all bookmarks.
WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features 4 201 Release the primary button. WinDVD automatically fills the window with the selected area. 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 video window in zoom mode, click the pan button, located in the lower-right corner of the directional button panel. 2 With the pointer over the center of the window, drag the zoomed window up, down, left or right.
WinDVD Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD The adjustment dialog box provides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness. It also provides two color control sliders. Move the Color control 1 slider to the right to increase 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.
Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba’s support services at the end of this chapter.
If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix To close a program that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Click Windows Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 3 Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 4 Select the program you want to close, then click End Task. Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working.
If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 205 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad. 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message. 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start.
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working external diskette drive and press the left or right arrow key and choose your boot-up device. HINT: Press F12 as you power on the computer to access the menu. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer’s memory has been lost. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours.
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 207 Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually 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 Startup menu to fix the problem.
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working See your Windows® documentation for further explanation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: modem speed, time of day (when everyone else is surfing, your access can be slow) and popularity of the site.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 209 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on-screen instructions. You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict. Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task. A device, such as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to the computer’s Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer’s memory to store information as it works.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ 211 Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. CAUTION: Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. To check a device’s properties: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Administrative Tools. 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.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 213 Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Turn Off. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically. 3 Remove the memory module.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If the AC power light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery doesn’t charge while the computer is consuming full power. Try turning off the computer. The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 215 For more information on maximizing battery power, see “Charging batteries” on page 109. Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may be on.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. To do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting. 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.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 217 A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer’s internal display. To change the display properties: 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button. The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Properties, then click the Settings tab.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict To run Error-checking: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive you want to check. 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 6 You can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors Click Start. Error-checking runs the test. Your hard disk seems very slow.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 219 A diskette will not go into the external diskette 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 Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 221 Playback performance 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 resources.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 3 If you have installed new hardware, ensure the component’s drivers support Microsoft® DirectX® 8.1 or higher and WinDVD. Contact the manufacturer of the component. 4 Verifying that your display driver 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.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 6 223 Double-click the Secondary IDE Channel icon. The Secondary IDE Channel Properties window displays. Sample Secondary IDE Channel Properties window 7 Click Advanced Settings. 8 Look at Device 0. The current transfer mode should be Ultra DMA Mode 2. If it isn’t, select Ultra DMA Mode 2 from the drop-down list and click OK.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 support) ❖ DirectX® 8.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information ® ® ® ® Microsoft DirectShow components are missing. Microsoft DirectShow is not installed properly on the system. No audio subsystem could be found for playback. Resolution ® Reinstall Microsoft ® DirectShow version 6.0 or higher (available from the Microsoft Web site). Check installation of the sound card drivers. There is a problem with the audio card or audio component within the system.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information Resolution The audio settings are incorrect. Please check sound card or drivers. Check installation of the audio card 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 system. An unexpected error has occurred. This is usually a rare, title-specific problem. This error is unclassified.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 227 Error message and additional information Resolution This DVD disc cannot be played in this region. Use DVD content from the appropriate region. If applicable on your system, refer to the Help file for how to change the Region Code. The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following: The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information Resolution This file appears to contain unsupported data. Please refer to the Supported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data. The drive or disc cannot be found. Check the DVD-ROM drive or DVD disc. Ensure the disc is a valid type (DVDVideo, Video CD, or audio CD). This may be caused by one of the following: No disc in the DVD-ROM drive. No DVD-ROM drive.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 229 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 in this chapter may apply.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Using PC Cards” on page 171 for how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. If another PCMCIA-equipped computer is available, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be defective.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 231 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 211 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 PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper. Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray. Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 233 Modem problems This section lists common modem problems: The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer’s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port. See “Determining the COM port” on page 158.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work! See “Computing tips” on page 71 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 80.
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 235 If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may need additional technical assistance. This section contains the steps to take to ask for help. Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first.
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ Your computer’s model and model number. ❖ Your computer’s serial number. ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem. ❖ Backup copies of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD-ROM. ❖ Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD-ROM.
If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 237 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers.toshiba.com Marketing and product information in the USA toshiba.ca Canada toshiba-Europe.com Europe toshiba.co.jp/index.htm Japan http://servicio.toshiba.com Mexico and all of Latin America 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Toshiba’s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited 84-92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien, Austria Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux (Belgium) B.V. Excelsiorlaan 40 B-1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada Czech Republic CHG Toshiba, s.r.o.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices 239 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 Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba de México S.A. de C.V. Sierra Candela No.111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. CP 11000 Mexico, DF.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Slovenia Inea d.o.o. Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Slovenia Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd.
Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. All functionality is the same when the keyboard is in wireless mode. 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. 241 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.
Instant password security Fn + This hot key causes the screen to become blank, hiding whatever was previously displayed. Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security. Using the mouse or any key will make the display reappear. With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security.
Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery save modes. The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are: Long Life, Normal, and High Power; User Defined Sample power usage modes ® The power usage modes in the Windows operating system under AC power are Full Power and User Defined. The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility. For more information, see “Power Management” on page 176. 5.
Stand By mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Stand By mode. ❖ A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode. This message box can be set so it doesn’t display. Sample Stand By confirmation box ❖ For more information about Stand By mode, please see “Using Standby” on page 104. Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode.
Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options. The display modes options are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV+LCD ❖ TV only In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the built-in display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Simultaneous mode works only with external monitors that support 640 X 480 resolution and higher.
Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. The wireless mode is: ❖ Wi-Fi enabled—This enables the Wi-Fi antenna. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. To use the TouchPad, see “Using the TouchPad™” on page 53. Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off.
Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia Europe AS approved VDA approved NEMKO approved 247 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.
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Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide.
Glossary DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nematic DVD digital versatile (or video) disc DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Ele
Glossary 251 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read-only memory RTC real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user’s guide.
Glossary alternating current (AC) — The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets. AC reverses its direction at regular intervals. Compare direct current (DC). application — A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
Glossary 253 bus — An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another. See also bus speed, frontside bus. bus speed — The speed at which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with the other parts of the computer. byte — A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data.
Glossary color palette — A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility — The extent to which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as another. configuration — (1) The collection of components that make up a single computer system. (2) How parts of the system are set up (that is, configured).
Glossary 255 direct memory access (DMA) — A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory — See folder. disable — To turn a computer option off. See also enable. disc — A round, flat piece of metal, designed to be read from and written to by optical (laser) technology, and used in the production of optical discs, such as CDs and DVDs. Compare disk.
Glossary DVD — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD-ROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) — A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. E emulation — A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program. enable — To turn on a computer option. See also disable. executable file — A computer program that is ready to run.
Glossary 257 folder — Also called directory. A container for organizing files saved to a disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a file folder. A folder can contain files and other folders. format — (verb) To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it.
Glossary high-density diskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of data. See also diskette. hot key — (1) A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident 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.
Glossary 259 liquid crystal display (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it. A filter over the electrodes permits only nonpolarized light to pass to the surface of the display, creating light and dark pixels.
Glossary multimedia — A combination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and 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.
Glossary 261 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.
Glossary resolution — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed 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.
Glossary 263 system prompt — The symbol (in the MS-DOS® operating system, generally a drive letter followed by a “greater than” sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. T U TFT display — See active-matrix display. universal serial bus (USB) — A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps (12 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single allpurpose USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swapping, serial.
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Index A AC adapter 48 AC power light 35, 48, 52 Accessories programs 146 adding memory 57 alarms low battery 113 audio CDs playing 85 audio features 167 avoiding injury 40 B battery alarms 113 changing 114 charge not lasting 214 charging 50, 67, 109 conserving power 112 disposal 119 inserting 116 installing 114 light 35, 52, 111 Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) 107 monitoring power 111 NiMH (nickel metal hydride) 108 not charging 214 power usage mode 243 recharging 109 remaining power 111 removing 114 RTC (real-time
Index stop 37 C calculator 138 CD Player control panel 91, 92 CD/DVD control buttons 33, 36, 85 CD/DVDs caring for 93 inserting 89, 90 playing 85 viewing contents 93 CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/ CD-RW safety instructions 10 CD-ROMs using 85 writing 30 CDs 33, 93 inserting 90 problem solving 220 changing main battery 114 channels DMA 210 IRQ 210 Character Map 139 charging main battery 50, 67, 109 RTC (real-time clock) battery 110 checking device properties 212 cleaning CD/DVDs 93 computer 68 diskettes 8
Index power cable 49 television 65 to a network 95 USB-compatible keyboard 61 video projector 65 conserving battery power 112 cursor control mode light 34 customizing taskbar 152 window toolbars 155 D Date 143 date and time setting 143 DC-IN jack 48 desktop 122 background 124 browsing style 153 choosing style and browsing options 153 creating new icon 123 creating shortcuts 138 major features 122 properties 141 shortcut menu 126 Start button 123 system tray 124 taskbar 124, 135 Device Manager 211 checking
Index DVD-ROM/CD-RW launch WinDVD 167 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 30, 85, 94, 167 can’t access disc 219 drive tray won’t open 220 eject button 86 light 36 manual eject hole/button 86 problems 219 troubleshooting 212 DVDs 33, 85 playing 167 E email 164 emulating a full-size keyboard 76 energy saving features 107 environmental considerations 40, 41 ergonomics lighting 42 posture 41 seating guidelines 41 work habits 43 error messages device driver conflict 209 general hardware problem 209 non-system disk or di
Index configuring 103 starting again from 103 hiding windows 134 hot key display modes 245 display output settings 65 keyboard 246 keyboard overlays 246 power usage mode 243 Standby mode 244 volume mute 241 wireless mode 246 hot keys 241 hot swapping precautions 174 Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) 162 I icon 123 desktop 123 internet explorer 123 moving to desktop 123 naming 131 safety 24 indicator panel keyboard 33 system 33, 35 inserting CDs and DVDs 90 main battery 116 PC Cards 172 installing m
Index disk activity 36 diskette activity 82 diskette drive 36 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 36 hard disk drive 35, 52 keyboard 33 numeric mode 34 on/off 35 system 33 lock slot 29 M main battery changing 114 recharging 109 removing 114 memory adding 57 problem solving 213 removing 60 removing expansion slot cover 58 memory module inserting 59 microphone jack 30 Microsoft Internet Explorer 94 Microsoft Support Online Web site 209 Microsoft Windows XP 23, 121 minimizing 135 modem determining COM port 158 port 29
Index replacing 174 slots 31 using 171 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 171 play/pause button 37 playing CDs and DVDs 85 ports COM 158 LAN 29 modem 29 parallel 29 RGB (monitor) 29 USB 29, 30 power cable 49 cable connectors 247 computer will not start 205 light 35 monitoring 111 on/off button 32 problem solving 213 power down options Turn Off 100 Power Management 176 power off guidelines 67 power usage mode 112 powering down using Standby 104 precautions 43 presentations
Index hardware conflict 209, 210 high-pitched noise 228 illegal operation 204 Internet bookmarked site not found 208 Internet connection is slow 208 keyboard not responding 205 keyboard produces unexpected characters 215 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 217 modem not receiving or transmitting 233 no sound 228 non-system disk or disk error 206, 219 PC Card 229 checklist 230 error occurs 231 hot swapping fails 231 not recognized 231 slots appear dead 230 power and batteries 213 printer 232 progra
Index saving your work 80 screen 33 blank 215 doesn’t look normal/flickers 216 Screen Saver tab 142 SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) 174 Search Engine 164 secondary control button 54 security fitting a computer lock cable 69 lock slot 29 SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 113 setting up AC adapter 48 communications 94 computer 39, 45, 57 date and time 143 printer 62 shortcut creating 138 menu 126 sound .
Index Toshiba Power Saver Shut down 100 Toshiba software offer 123 TouchPad using 53 travelling tips 120 Turn Off 67, 97 restarting 102 turning computer on/off 32, 51, 67, 100 tutorials 149 U Uniform Resource Locator (URL) 152, 164 uploading 165 URL (Uniform Resource Locator) 152, 164 USB ports 29, 30 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 61 using modem 95 PC Cards 171 wireless mouse and control buttons 125 using the wireless keyboard 76 utilities Power Management 176 Toshiba Power Saver 100 V video
Index advanced features 195 color balance 201 control panel 182 controls are disabled 220 customizing 188 error messages 224 help 202 Internet browser, launching 202 not functioning properly 224 pan 201 performance is poor 221 playing DVDs 179 playlists 186 properties, audio 190 properties, display 192 region codes 189 slow playback 221 starting 180 status bar 181 system requirements 224 toolbar 181 video content poor 223 video window, maximizing 185 zoom 200, 201 wireless antenna on-off switch 28 wireless
