Satellite® 5105 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 223 in this guide. TOSHIBA C6610-1002M2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Model: Satellite ® 5105 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.
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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.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1. Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland UK USA Fig. 1 Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1.
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Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
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 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 40 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 41 Precautions...................................................... 44 Setting up your computer ...................................... 45 Installing additional memory (optional) ........... 46 Connecting a mouse .............................................. 50 Connecting a printer .............................................. 50 Using external display devices ..........................
Contents 15 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ........................................ 83 Function keys................................................... 83 Windows® special keys.................................... 84 Overlay keys..................................................... 84 Emulating a full-size keyboard ............................... 86 TOSHIBA Console button ....................................... 86 Starting a program................................................. 87 Saving your work .............
Contents Using Turn Off...................................................... 107 Shutting down more quickly .......................... 108 Starting again after Turn Off........................... 109 Using Hibernation ................................................ 109 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly.... 110 Starting again from Hibernation mode ........... 111 Using Stand By .................................................... 111 Going into Stand By mode more quickly........
Contents 17 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System .............................. 127 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop .......................... 127 Finding your way around the desktop ............ 128 Windows® XP file system.............................. 130 Lesson 2: Using the cPad and control buttons together ......................................................... 131 Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet ................. 135 Lesson 4: Creating a new document ...................
Contents Personalizing individual windows .................. 161 Customizing window toolbars........................ 161 Displaying information about each folder....... 163 Using your computer at the office........................ 165 Exchanging data with another computer.............. 165 Setting up for communications...................... 165 Connecting the modem to a telephone line .... 167 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 167 Setting up a wireless connection ...................
Contents 19 Using PC Cards.................................................... 180 PC Card supporting software ......................... 181 Inserting PC Cards ......................................... 181 Removing PC Cards ....................................... 182 Hot swapping................................................. 183 Using SmartMedia cards...................................... 183 Inserting a SmartMedia card.......................... 184 Removing a SmartMedia card........................
Contents Using the WinDVD control panel.................... 205 Using the control panel playback buttons ...... 206 Maximizing the video window ........................ 208 Using playlists ..................................................... 209 Creating playlists ........................................... 209 Loading and playing playlists......................... 210 Resuming normal playback after using playlists................................. 210 Customizing WinDVD................................
Contents 21 Memory card problems.................................. 232 Power and the batteries ................................. 233 Keyboard problems........................................ 234 Display problems ........................................... 235 Disk drive problems ....................................... 237 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems........................................ 239 Sound system problems ................................ 247 PC Card problems...........................
Contents Appendix C: Video Modes....................................... 268 Your computer’s video modes ............................. 269 Table 1 Video modes (VGA) ........................... 269 Table 2 Video modes (XGA) ........................... 270 Table 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA)................... 272 Glossary ................................................................. 275 Index ....................................................................... 291 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
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. Your system comes with either the Microsoft® Windows® XP Home operating system or the Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system. This guide contains information on both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer.
Introduction Safety icons If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook computer before, read the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out whatever interests you most. 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: ❖ An 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 223. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your notebook computer. It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything. If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. For additional help, see “If you need further assistance” on page 253. 27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Infrared Optional wireless port antenna on-off switch Display latch On those systems with Wi-FiTM and/or BluetoothTM, the wireless antenna on-off switch turns the computer’s wireless antenna on or off. The infrared port allows cable-free communication with another device, such as a computer or printer, that has a compatible infrared port. The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked.
Finding Your Way Around Back Back DC-IN jack USB ports Line in jack Video /audio line out jack LAN port Modem port i.LINK port Cooling vents The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer. DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors.
Ether Finding Your Way Around Right side The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area network using a 10/100 Ethernet link. The cooling vents prevent the computer’s central processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you don’t block the cooling vents.
Finding Your Way Around Left side 31 The eject button opens the drive tray. The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers. The 3.5 mm headphone/S/PDIF Digital Optical out lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers. Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. NOTE: The headphone/S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface) Digital Optical out is compatible with Dolby* 3D digital sound. The 3.
Finding Your Way Around Left side The cooling vent helps keep your computer at an optimum temperature. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you don’t block the cooling vents. The RGB (monitor) port allows you to connect an external monitor. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port allows you to connect USB peripherals to your computer. The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. See “Using PC Cards” on page 180 for more information.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open Screen Internet button Power button Keyboard indicator panel Speaker Speaker Function keys TOSHIBA Console button cPad Application Launcher button Keyboard Palm rest Secondary control button Primary control button Sub LCD On CD/DVD control buttons System indicator panel The power button turns the computer on and off.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The Sub LCD is a display that shows the time and date, track number, and remaining playing time of CD selections. The CD/DVD control buttons allow you to play audio CDs when the computer is turned off. You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on. For a description of these controls, see “CD/DVD control buttons” on page 37. The lights on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 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. The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open System indicator panel AC power Light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disc/disk activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source. On The on/off light glows green when the computer is on. The light glows amber when the computer is in Stand By mode. The battery light indicates the main battery’s current charge. It glows green when the battery is fully charged.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 37 CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons near the display latch are for playing CDs and DVDs. Mode button Next track Previous track Sub LCD Play/pause Stop/eject The mode button enables the user to toggle between two modes: digital mode, signified by musical notes graphic on the Sub LCD; and CD mode, signified by a CD disc graphic on the Sub LCD. The previous track button returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc.
Finding Your Way Around Underside The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. Press the button again to eject the disc. Underside *Optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover Subwoofer speaker Expansion memory slot cover Modem cover Battery cover Battery release latch Hard disk drive cover The modem cover protects the built-in modem. The subwoofer speaker allows the user to hear bass sounds.
Finding Your Way Around Underside 39 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer’s hard disk drive. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
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 41 ❖ 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.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ 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 43 ❖ 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 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 Setting up your computer ❖ 45 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. If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard, turn off the computer immediately.
Getting Started Setting up your computer To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line. See “Connecting the modem” on page 104.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 1 47 If the computer is on, click Start, Turn Off Computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 4 Remove the battery. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the empty memory slot. Expansion memory slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no.
Getting Started Setting up your computer Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. 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).
Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. 14 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start, then click Control Panel ❖ Click Performance and Maintenance.
Getting Started Connecting a mouse Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 46. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up. 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally out of the slot. 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 14. Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the cPad, the computer’s built-in pointing device.
Getting Started Using external display devices 51 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps, or see “Setting up a printer” on page 76. 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 left side of the computer.
Getting Started Using external display devices 2 ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously ❖ Other external video device only Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties box in the Control Panel. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your external display device, you may need to adjust the video settings.
Getting Started Connecting an external diskette drive 53 or 800 x 600, the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched. Connecting an external diskette drive To use diskettes with your computer, you first need to attach a USB-compatible external diskette drive. These external drives hold 3.5-inch diskettes. An external USB diskette drive To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer’s USB ports.
Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in. Power cable AC adapter 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. Connecting the adapter to the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Getting Started Charging the battery 3 55 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. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time For more information on battery use, see “Running the computer on battery power” on page 114. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time On 57 2 If you have a printer connected to your computer, turn on the printer and wait until the printer indicates that it is ready (on line). 3 Turn on the computer by pressing the power button located above the keyboard. 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.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Activating the power-on password When you first power up your computer, no password is required. But you can set up your computer so that a password is required to complete the powering up process in the future. To activate the power-on password: 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 59 If the password is correct, the power-on process continues. If the password is incorrect, “password=” will appear once more and you can try again. If you forget your power-on password and therefore can’t turn on your computer, take your computer to a Toshiba authorized service center for help. After the third incorrect password submission, the system automatically shuts down.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sample cPad in pointing device mode To move the cursor, do the following: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the cPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your finger across the cPad from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 61 To minimize and maximize the active window: ❖ Tap the icon in the top-right corner of the cPad display screen to maximize the window ❖ Tap the icon in the bottom-right corner of the cPad display screen to minimize the window To summon a program pull-down menu, tap the icon in the upper-left corner of the cPad display screen. To summon the Start menu, tap the icon in the bottom-left corner of the cPad display screen.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sample Mouse Properties window 3 Make the desired changes. 4 Click Apply, then OK. Primary and secondary control buttons The control buttons are below the cPad and are used like the buttons on a mouse. The primary control button is the button on the left and corresponds to the left mouse button. To double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 63 Application Launcher button The Application Launcher button is located below the cPad, between the primary and secondary control buttons. It enables you to call up a menu on the cPad display. The menu contains a list of applications (programs) ready for launch with the tap of a finger.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Understanding the cPad display in launch mode Programs ready for launching are represented by an icon on the cPad display. The top row on the display is reserved for program icons comprising the default setting. Sample cPad in application launch mode Succeeding rows are filled with the icons of programs you choose to load into the cPad display for launching. cPad display functions can be customized using the Small Display Properties window.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 65 ❖ Signature pad, which allows you to create characters in the cPad display. ❖ Small Display Properties, which allows you to customize cPad display functions. Unlike programs you choose to load on the cPad display for launching, these programs cannot be deleted from the cPad display. Using Sticky Note The Sticky Note screen enables you to write, type, save, edit and customize notes on the cPad display.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 2 Toggle the input mode button on the cPad display so that it shows either a pencil, if you are going to write with your finger, or “ABC” if you are going to type using the keyboard. 3 Start writing or typing. The moment you write or draw on the note, the number “+1” changes to the next number in numerical order. So if your previous highest-numbered note was 29, the newly written note becomes 30.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 67 Changing the cPad background To change the background imagery on the cPad display, open the Small Display Properties window in one of the following ways: 1 Open the Small Display Properties window in one of the following ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Console button and double-click the Small Display Properties icon. ❖ With the Application Launcher open, tap the Small Display Properties icon in the cPad display.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sample Small Display Properties with Background tab displayed 3 Select a background. 4 The selected background appears in the preview window. 5 Click OK. The new background appears on the cPad display. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 69 Adding programs to the Application Launcher To add programs to the Application Launcher: 1 Open the Small Display Properties window in one of the following ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Console button and double-click the Small Display Properties icon. ❖ With the Application Launcher open, tap the Small Display Properties icon in the cPad display.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sample Small Display Properties window with Application Launcher tab displayed 2 Click the Add button. The Open window appears with the programs on your computer’s desktop. 3 Select the program you want and press the Open button. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 71 Sample Small Display Properties window with new program highlighted An icon of the selected program appears in the preview window of the Small Display Properties window. 4 Close the Small Display Properties window. The icon has automatically been added to the cPad display. The newly added program can now be launched with a tap of your finger in the cPad display.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time To change icons: 1 Open the Small Display Properties window in one of the following ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Console button and double-click the Small Display Properties icon. ❖ With the Application Launcher open, tap the Small Display Properties icon in the cPad display. ❖ Click the cPad icon in your computer’s system tray and select Small Display Properties from the pull-down menu.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 73 To delete a program from the Launcher: 1 Open the Small Display Properties window in one of the following ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Console button and double-click the Small Display Properties icon. ❖ With the Application Launcher open, tap the Small Display Properties icon in the cPad display. ❖ Click the cPad icon in your computer’s system tray and select Small Display Properties from the pull-down menu.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time ❖ Click the cPad icon in your computer’s system tray and select Small Display Properties from the pull-down menu. The Small Display Properties window appears on your computer’s main display. 2 Press the Help button. The Help window appears. Sample cPad Help window 3 Scroll through the subjects until you find the one you need.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 75 ❖ Confirm acceptance of Microsoft’s End User License Agreement and complete information about the operating system. ❖ Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-todate with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you. NOTE: For you to register online, your computer’s modem must be connected to a voice-grade telephone line.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically. If this is not the case, then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer. You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system’s Add Printer Wizard.
Getting Started Setting up the fax function 77 The Add Printer Wizard window appears. Sample Add Printer Wizard 5 Follow the instructions. HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference. Setting up the fax function Your system’s auto-receive fax function default setting is disabled. To enable the function, you must first set up the fax capability. 1 Click Start, Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears.
Getting Started Turning off the computer 1 Click Start, Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the fax icon. 3 Click Properties from the drop-down menu. 4 Click the Device tab. 5 Under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, highlight Receive and click the auto option. To disable the auto-receive function, repeat steps 1-4. But under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, highlight Receive and click the disable option.
Getting Started Caring for your computer 79 For more information, see “Powering down the computer” on page 105. 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 114. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.
Getting Started Caring for your computer Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable. PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop.
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 83 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 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 85 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. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard.
Learning the Basics Starting a program 87 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 Printing your work To save: ❖ A file you are updating, open the program’s File menu and click Save. ❖ A new file, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for the file, and click OK. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. For information on how to name a file, see “Windows® XP file system” on page 130.
Learning the Basics Using diskettes 89 Sample Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print. Using diskettes The 3.5-inch external diskette drive lets you use high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and storage. Diskette activity light Eject button Sample external diskette drive The diskette activity light glows while the drive is being accessed. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Learning the Basics Using diskettes 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. To release a diskette from the external drive slot, push the eject button. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive.
Learning the Basics Backing up your files 91 ❖ Never eat, smoke, or use erasers near your diskettes. Foreign particles can damage the diskette’s surface. ❖ Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism, such as speakers and radios, since these can destroy data. Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device, such as a tape drive.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 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:). 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.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 93 Components Eject button DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Manual 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 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. Mode Previous Next track track Sub LCD 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 ❖ CD/DVD track time ❖ Power messages: Status Display ON Welcome! OFF See you! SUSPEND Zzz... RESET Wake up! ❖ 95 Battery level - the right side of the Sub LCD shows the battery charge level. The play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing. The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing and ejects it. You can eject a disc by pressing the stop/eject button twice.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CD /DVD control Power is off If a CD is in the drive, the and you system enters CD player press Play/ mode and operates as a Pause stand-alone CD player. CD player mode and you press the mode button OS is running and you press Play/Pause If a DVD is in the drive, the operating system starts and the DVD player starts. DVD-ROM drive power turns off If a CD is in the drive, the Windows MediaTM Player starts and the CD begins to play.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 97 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 6 99 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks, indicating that it is locked. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Depending on your default setting, your CD player will be either the Windows MediaTM Player or the TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER. For information on how to set the default, please see “TOSHIBA Button Controls” on page 194.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD To access TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Accessories and then TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER. Next track Previous track Next playlist Previous playlist Rewind CD mode Play Stop Fast forward Pause Sample TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 3 Select the CD mode button to enable the CD controls. The CD player’s control panels works much like ordinary compact disc players: ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 101 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk. CDs are often used to install software or store files that require a lot of space, such as photographs and large presentation files. You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD. Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION: Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject button access hole. CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray fully open, remove the disc and place it in its protective cover. 3 Push the tray in to close the drive.
Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive 103 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 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 Powering down the computer 105 To set up the network connection, use the Network Setup Wizard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click Network Setup Wizard. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. The computer connects with the network. Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off, Hibernation, and Stand By. Each option has its advantages.
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer than restoring it from memory. When you start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you left it. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges.
Learning the Basics Using Turn Off 107 ❖ Restarting from Stand By mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of these options to power down your computer, save your files and make sure the drive-inuse lights are off.
Learning the Basics Using Turn Off Shutting down more quickly You can also shut down the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use either of these methods, you first need to turn on the feature in Toshiba’s Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 109 ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel. 6 Click Override all Modes with settings here. 7 In the Set to range dialog box, do one of the following: ❖ Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power.
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Sample Turn off computer dialog box with Hibernate option The computer saves the state of the system, including all open programs and files, to the hard disk, and then powers down completely. Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use either of these methods, you first need to turn it on in Toshiba’s Power Saver utility.
Learning the Basics Using Stand By ❖ 111 When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 6 Click Override all Modes with settings here. 7 In the Set to range dialog box, do one of the following: ❖ Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 8 Click OK.
Learning the Basics Using Stand By Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Stand By mode. Going into Stand By mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Stand By mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel.
Learning the Basics Using Stand By ❖ 113 When I close the lid Set this option to Stand By for the computer to go into Stand By mode when you close the display panel. 6 Click Override all Modes with settings here. 7 In the Set to range dialog box, do one of the following: ❖ Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 8 Click OK.
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 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 115 until the battery is fully discharged. Please see “Maximizing battery life” on page 116 for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station for an extended period, more than a month, the battery may fail to retain a charge. It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low-battery condition.
Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials. ❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries.
Mobile Computing Charging batteries 117 battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery is being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power light indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections to the AC adapter and power cable. 5 Charge the battery until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have extra batteries, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period (more than one month) remove the battery.
Mobile Computing Charging batteries charge the battery with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery may take longer to charge with many applications open at the same time. The battery may not start charging immediately if: ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius).
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 119 To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it turned off for at least 24 hours. NOTE: It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is off. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to reset the realtime clock.
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries section, click Details. 5 Click the Power Save Mode tab. The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery. The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures.
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 121 Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes. You may also set individual power-saving options to suit your own needs. See “Power Management” on page 197 for details. What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can: ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery. ❖ Put the computer in Hibernation mode and replace the battery with a charged spare.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery To set an alarm: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries section, click Details. 5 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm, as desired.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 123 Sliding the battery release latch 5 Carefully slide the battery release latch toward the front of the computer. Sliding the battery out 6 With the battery release latch pulled toward you, use the adjacent half-oval finger slot nearby to gently pull the battery cover free.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the battery cover 1 Position the battery cover with the battery facing you. 2 Press the battery cover latches outward. Battery Cover latches Removing the battery from the battery cover 3 Lift the battery from the battery cover. Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection.
Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 125 Inserting the battery CAUTION: Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery falling out of the computer case. 5 Turn the computer right side up. 6 Reconnect any cables you removed. 7 Turn on the computer. 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.
Mobile Computing Traveling tips The materials that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries. If not, check with your local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries. Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 40, 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.
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 find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. However, the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 129 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: Toshiba Great Software Offer — A service provided by Toshiba that offers additional software.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop ❖ Open recently accessed documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ 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 138. Taskbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the cPad and control buttons together 131 Programs, documents, and other data are held in files. These files can be grouped together in folders, and folders can be grouped inside other folders for convenient organizing. All 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.
1 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the cPad and control buttons together Using the cPad, move the pointer to the Start button on the screen, then click the primary button (usually the left) of the adjoining control buttons to open the Start menu. NOTE: In this guide, the term “click” refers to the primary button, which is usually the left one. Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically mention that button. For example, “click the secondary button.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the cPad and control buttons together 133 Sample My Computer window open 6 Now click the Close button in the upper-right corner of this window. The My Computer window is closed. 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and, while holding down the primary button, use the cPad to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop, then release the primary button. (This process is known as “clicking and dragging.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the cPad and control buttons together Start button Taskbar System tray Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT: You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop’s four edges. 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop. If you can’t move the taskbar, it’s probably because it has been locked. To unlock it: 1 Right-click the taskbar. A menu appears.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet 135 You can also lock and unlock the taskbar by using the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. To access the window: 1 Right-click the taskbar, then select Properties. The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window appears. 2 Check or uncheck the box next to the Lock the taskbar command. 3 Click OK.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document 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. The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop. 2 Click New, then click Text Document.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Creating a new folder 137 Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens, there is a new button on the taskbar that reads New Doc.txt- Notepad (the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but, if you point to the name, the complete name is visible). By displaying buttons like this one, the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting programs 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. 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button. The operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu. 2 Click New, then click Folder.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting programs 139 This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu, using two of the programs that are built into the operating system: Paint and Windows® Explorer. 1 Click Start, then All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then click Paint. The operating system opens Paint—a basic drawing program. Sample Paint window 3 To open the second program: ❖ Click Start, then click All Programs.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it—one for Paint and one for Windows® Explorer. 4 Click the Paint button on the taskbar. The operating system displays the Paint program. The operating system places the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 141 This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size, shape, and position of windows open on the desktop. Close button Maximize button Minimize button Taskbar Sample Windows® Explorer open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar through use of the cPad and clicking the secondary button.
❖ Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop. Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Explorer window the active window, click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar. The operating system highlights the Windows® Explorer title bar to show that Windows® Explorer is the active window.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing programs 143 Paint returns to its previous size and location. Notice that the Restore button has changed back into the Maximize button. For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows® Explorer at the same time. 2 Move the pointer to the right-hand edge of the Paint window. The pointer changes to a two-headed arrow.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your computer. This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this tutorial. To close the programs: 1 Click the Close button at the top-right of the Explorer window. That is all there is to it. Windows® Explorer closes, removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts 2 145 Click New, then click Shortcut. The operating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog box. Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box, type c:\windows\system32\calc.exe and click Next. The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut. 4 Type Calculator and click Finish. The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts 147 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. The operating system displays a list of all the files with “char” in their names. 4 Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag it to the desktop.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately. You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful. HINT: The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document. Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver You can personalize the background area of your desktop with pictures, patterns, or colors. The background is considered a “property” of your desktop.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver 2 149 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. 5 Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box. 6 Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the date and time 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. Lesson 11: Setting the date and time You initially set the computer’s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the operating system.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop 151 3 Click the Date and Time tab and set the correct month, year, day, and time. 4 Click the Time Zone tab and drop-down list box, and set your time zone. 5 Click OK. 6 Close the Control Panel. Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial, you created a new icon on the desktop.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Sample Recycle Bin window 4 To completely remove an object, select it, and then click File, Delete. The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. Later on—in your real work, not in this tutorial—you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders, documents, and sometimes even programs. Still, the process is the same. Just drag an object’s icon to the Recycle Bin.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restore 153 To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once, choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. HINT: Empty the Recycle Bin periodically. Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 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.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 2 155 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 2.4.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 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 157 To start the tour: 1 Click Start, then click Tour Windows XP The Windows® XP Tour window appears. 2 Follow the instructions. Sample Windows® XP Tour window Lesson 15: Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the operating system 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 159 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 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 161 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 automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus. You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar. Address bar Sample toolbar locations 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 163 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. 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 165 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 Exchanging data with another computer ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer’s COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 7 167 To verify that the modem is set up properly: ❖ Click the port to which your modem is connected. ❖ Click Properties. ❖ Click the Diagnostics tab. ❖ Click Query Modem. The Modem AMR Properties box appears. 8 Click the General tab. The computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly. 9 If the modem isn’t working properly, click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Accessing a network To access: ❖ A wired network at the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. ❖ A remote network, you need a dial-up connection. ❖ A wireless network, you need a wireless networking PC Card, or contact your authorized Toshiba representative. Setting up the connection To set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection Wizard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 169 Your Wi-Fi Mini PCI module or Bluetooth module is integrated into your computer system. It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer. For assistance, contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Using SPANworksTM 2000 For systems with Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth, the SPANworks 2000 application offers enhanced communication between networked computers. You can do such things as transfer files between two computers, broadcast a slide presentation simultaneously to several machines, set up electronic business cards, and send text messages to a few people or to everyone in your proximity.
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet 8 ❖ Guest ❖ Host 171 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP. They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information. Internet Service Providers To 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 173 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 Toshiba’s online resources 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).
Exploring Your Options Exploring video features 175 ® To view a DVD movie or Windows presentation in fullscreen mode on your TV: 1 Connect the video/audio cable to your television. ❖ The cable has three color-coded prongs. Be sure to connect the appropriate prongs that match the colorcoded ports on your television. ❖ If your television does not have a red colored port, you can still view your movie or presentation on TV but the sound will play in mono mode, not in stereo mode.
Exploring Your Options Exploring video features Transferring and editing video data Your computer has an i.LINK port on the back which provides very fast data transfer rates (up to 400 Mbps or 400 million bits per second). You can connect up to 63 external devices to this port. In addition to its high speed, it supports isochronous data— the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate. This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as video devices.
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 177 Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone. You can play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones or external speakers. Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as .wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system. DEFINITION: A .
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Positioning bar Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 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.
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 179 3 In the Audio Properties dialog box, adjust the Sound Playback quality and volume, and the Sound Recording volume. 4 Click OK. Your new settings take effect the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with a subwoofer and internal speakers.
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Attaching a headphone or speaker cable 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone/S/ PDIF Digital Optical out. The out requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack. 3 Adjust the volume: ❖ For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the computer’s volume control dial. Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’s capabilities and usefulness.
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 181 Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard, or later. Other cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use. PC Card supporting software The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card and is installed automatically.
3 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place. NOTE: If you have a Type III card, insert the connector into the lower slot. If you have a Type II card, you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot. There are two eject buttons, one per slot. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer, don’t force the card into the PC Card slot.
Exploring Your Options Using SmartMedia cards 183 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.
Exploring Your Options Using SmartMedia cards Inserting a SmartMedia card 1 Turn the card so that the connector (metal area) faces up. 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place. SmartMedia card slot Left side of the computer CAUTION: Do not touch the SmartMedia connector (metal area). You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy data. Do not remove a SmartMedia card while the data is being written or read.
Exploring Your Options Using SD (Secure Digital) cards 185 Using SD (Secure Digital) cards Your computer supports the use of SD (Secure Digital) memory/input/output cards. The cards can be used with a variety of digital products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. Inserting a SD (Secure Digital) card 1 Turn the card so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place.
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.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 187 To open Accessibility: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 5 Click Apply, then click OK. The function is now active.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your programs and files. For information on creating operating system shortcuts, see “Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts” on page 144.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 189 ❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in the selected color. ❖ Unavailable keys are dark gray. Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document: ❖ Drag-and-drop ❖ Use the keyboard or cPad The method most often used is drag-and-drop.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or cPad To assign a key to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the following: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key, then press the desired assignment key. ❖ Using the cPad, move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button. The Assignment Type dialog box appears. HINT: If you are making a direct key assignment, complete step 3. If you are making a popup assignment, complete step 4.
Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility 191 do this, refer to your operating system documentation. ❖ Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected. ❖ To open a popup list showing the items in that folder, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any ® Windows program. Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments, choose Assignments from the Fn-esse keyboard. Fn-esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console The Toshiba Hotkey utility window appears. Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 5 Click OK. TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. You can normally access the TOSHIBA Console in two ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Console button located above the F9 key on your keyboard. ❖ Use the Start menu.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console — Blank Page — Sample TOSHIBA Console window The TOSHIBA Console offers three categories of features: ❖ Customize Your Computer ❖ Network ❖ Security Customize Your Computer The features available in this category are: ❖ Power Management ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls ❖ Sub LCD ❖ Mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console ❖ Hotkey assignment (for detailed information, see “Fn-esse” on page 187) ❖ Toshiba Hardware ❖ Small Display Properties Network The features in this category are: ❖ Start Bluetooth (for systems with this option) ❖ Bluetooth settings (for systems with this option) ❖ IR Utility Security The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOHSIBA Button Controls allow you to enable or disable the
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 195 Sample TOSHIBA Controls Properties window 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Check the boxes for the TOSHIBA Console button and/ or the Internet button. 4 Under Select a Program, make the desired selections. 5 Click Apply, then click OK. You can choose which of two media players you prefer to have as your default (your automatic choice upon powering up) when you play a CD.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Sample Media Apps tab 3 Under Select a Player, choose either the Windows Media Player or TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER in the Audio/Video Control and CD Audio Control menu selections. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. You can also program the Sub LCD, the rectangular window in the middle of the CD/DVD control button panel in the front of your computer.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 2 197 Choose the appropriate clock setting, either for 12 or 24 hours, and click the appropriate radio button. Sample SubLCD tab Besides setting the clock, you can also program a message by using the Owner String feature. 1 Click the Owner String button with your cursor. 2 Type a message in the text box below. 3 Click Apply, then click OK. The message appears (scrolls) on your Sub LCD.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Console, double-click the Power Management icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for both AC power (“Plugged in”) and battery power (Running on batteries”). You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode. The preset modes cannot be deleted.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 199 Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode — Full Power. You can create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full Power mode. The windows and settings for creating and customizing AC power modes are described below. Running on batteries section This section lists the preset modes along with the estimated battery life for each mode.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes window. 2 Click Details.... The Properties window for the selected mode opens with the General tab displayed. This tab enables you to choose an icon for your power usage mode, describe the mode’s characteristics and, optionally, associate it with a program. The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window. You can change the name here if you wish.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 201 The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the following: ❖ General — Allows you to view current BIOS version ❖ Password — Allows you to set user passwords. ❖ Boot Priority — Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system. You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button, then quickly pressing the right or left arrow keys.
Chapter 8 WinDVD 2000 WinDVDTM is a software program for playing back CDs and DVDs. This chapter explains how to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends playing DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power. For systems with a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunctional drive, you can use InterVideo WinDVD to play DVDs.
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs 203 a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunctional drive, your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled. 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 206 to locate the volume control buttons. Insert a DVD into the drive, following the instructions in “Inserting a disc” on page 97. The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD.
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Time slider Playback speed slider Current time slot indicator Current chapter indicator Sample InterVideo WinDVD 2000 window 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 211. The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls.
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs 205 current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar. The playback speed slider enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays. Move the slider to the left to slow 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.
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs You can open a shortcut menu, by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window, other than over the control panel, then clicking the secondary button. The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel, plus the enable caption feature, which displays captions for the hearing impaired. You can also create a playlist, to customize the order in which the DVD content plays (see “Creating playlists” on page 209).
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut 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 2000 Playing DVDs Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Fast reverse — 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 2000 Using playlists 209 To display the control panel again, double-click anywhere in the video window. Using playlists A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them. For example, you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files, so you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them. You can only save one playlist at a time. Creating playlists 1 On the WinDVD control panel, click the playlist button.
WinDVD 2000 Using playlists DVD files have an .mpg,.vob or .ac3 file name extension. After selecting a file, the file name appears in the Selected files list. You can also double-click a file name to add it to the playlist. 4 Add as many files as you wish to the playlist. You must add the files in the order in which you want to play them. To delete a file from the playlist, select the file in the Selected files list, then click Delete. To delete the entire list and start over, click Delete All.
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD 211 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. 1 Launch WinDVD, if it is not already running. 2 On the WinDVD control panel, click the Properties button. WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box, with the General tab on top.
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD current region code of the WinDVD player installed in your computer is Region 1, comprising the United States and Canada. NOTE: Most DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives let you change the region code, usually between one and five times. Once a drive has reached the limit, the region code cannot be changed again. Pay careful attention to the Remaining times until permanent box on the General properties tab.
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD 213 Setting audio properties 1 In the Properties dialog box, click the Audio tab. The Audio tab moves to the front. The Current audio track box displays the current audio format and attributes. Sample Properties dialog box with Audio tab on top 2 In the Audio channels box, select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows: ❖ If you have two speakers, select one of the 2 speaker modes. Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel.
WinDVD 2000 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 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features 215 select WinDVD to display the control panel in a different format. You can also select About to display copyright and version information. Using WinDVD advanced features The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel. To open the expanded control panel, click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel. See “Playing DVDs” on page 202 for help locating the expanded controls button.
WinDVD 2000 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 2000 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 enter button on the lower-right corner of the numeric keypad (↵ ) to begin playing that chapter. You can clear an entry by clicking the clear (X) button on the lowerleft corner of the numeric keypad. Menu button — dis- None plays all available menus for the current DVD.
WinDVD 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features 4 221 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 2000 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 225 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 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. For more information, see “Power and the batteries” on page 233. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message.
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 227 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change your system’s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. This section describes each option and when to use the procedure. To open the Startup menu: 1 Restart your computer. 2 Press F8 when your computer starts.
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 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 accessing a particular site is very slow, try later. My browser can’t find the URL address I typed in.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 229 You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Click the Hardware link in the window’s left pane. A list of category links appear.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict the computer’s Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer’s memory to store information as it works. These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources. Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor’s time.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 231 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. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 4 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 5 To view the properties, double-click the device. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW, diskette disk drive, and other power-using functions.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 233 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may be faulty. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not caused by the memory module.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If the battery has completely discharged, it will not begin charging immediately. Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 235 that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys. You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you have a second keyboard, try it. If it works, the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect.
❖ If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right. You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Properties. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 237 The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mode. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors.
6 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Click Start. Error-checking runs the test. Your hard disk seems very slow. If you have been using your computer for some time, your files may have become fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter. To do this, click Start, then click All Programs, point to Accessories and System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 239 The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message. If you are starting the computer from a diskette, the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer. Replace it with a bootable diskette. The drive cannot read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict manual eject button. This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer. Some discs run correctly, but others do not. If the problem is with an application CD-ROM, refer to the software’s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program’s needs. The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 241 for example, by installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance. Some software changes may also impact playback performance (for example, downloading new drivers from the Web). Before installing a new hardware or software component on your system, check for any potential conflicts between its resource requirements and your current system configuration.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict WinDVD problems: content issues Movies exhibit poor performance of “Director's Commentary” or other similar optional content versions. Some movies may exhibit poor performance of these features. In particular, the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses. The normal version of the movie will not show this problem. WinDVD will not function properly with “debug” software installed.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict WinDVD: error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD. Error message and additional information Resolution The disc in the DVD-ROM drive is not a valid disc type. Ensure the disc is a valid disc type. Valid disc types are DVD-Video and audio CD. If the disc works in other players, try using a disc cleaner. The disc may require features that are not supported by WinDVD.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information Resolution WinDVD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations. Alter the display settings to reduce the resolution or number of colors. The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit. There are not enough system resources to play the DVD at the selected setting. Update video drivers. The audio settings are incorrect. Please check sound card or drivers.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 245 Error message and additional information Resolution There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD-ROM drive. Playback cannot continue. Try to play another disc. Contact your supplier’s Technical Support. The DVD-ROM drive failed to authenticate (authorize playback of) the DVD disc. There may be a problem with the DVDROM drive. WinDVD does not support this version of the DVD specification. Check that this is a DVD-Video 1.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information Resolution Permission to play is denied. Please check the Parental Control setting. Change the Parental Control level in the DVD Options dialog. Note that WinDVD requires a password for this change. The Parental Control setting of WinDVD is lower than the Parental Control level of the content being played. Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized. WinDVD encountered an error.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 247 Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer. Adjust the volume control. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that they are securely connected to your computer. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Other cards must be set up before you can use them. Use the Windows® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft® documentation for more information, or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card. Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 249 The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Click the Device Manager button. 5 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter. 6 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The operating system displays your PC Card’s Properties dialog box, which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems. For more information, see “Using PC Cards” on page 180. A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an external device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 251 If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer’s manufacturer. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it. See if your program has a print preview mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print. Contact the software manufacturer for more information.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits The other system may be busy or off line. Try making a test transmission to someone else. Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared. Save your work frequently. You can never predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work! See “Computing tips” on page 81 for instructions.
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 253 Get familiar with all the user’s guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase. Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of selfhelp books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals. 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.
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 1 Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing pcsupport.toshiba.com. 2 Next, try one of Toshiba’s online services. The Toshiba ® Forum can be accessed through CompuServe by typing: go toshiba. Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ Your computer’s serial number. ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem.
If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 255 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 Toshiba’s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimäentie 14 P.O. Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Regensburg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S.A. 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece Hungary Technotrade Kft. Szerencs utca 202 1147 Budapest Hungary Ireland Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices 257 Norway Scribona Norge A/S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P.O. Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Papua New Guinea Fujitsu (PNG) Pty. Ltd. P.O. Box 4952 Boroko NCD, Papua New Guinea Poland TECHMEX S.A. ul. Partyzantów 71, 43-316 Bielsko-Biala 01-059 Warszawa Poland Portugal Quinta Grande Assisténcia Técnica Informática, Lda. Av. Moinhos no. 15A Ur. Quinta Grande 2720 Alfragide Portugal Singapore Toshiba Singapore Pte. Ltd. 438B Alexandra Rd.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
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. 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. 259 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Hot Keys Instant password security Instant password security Fn + This hot key blanks the display. 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. For information on setting a power-on password, see “Activating the power-on password” on page 58. With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security.
Hot Keys Power usage mode 261 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; DVD Playback, Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes ® The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only. The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility.
Hot Keys Stand By mode 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 Stand By” on page 111. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Hot Keys Hibernation mode 263 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. The message box can be set so it doesn’t display. Sample Hibernation confirmation box ❖ If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see “Using Hibernation” on page 109. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Hot Keys Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options.
Hot Keys Display brightness 265 Display brightness Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. The wireless modes you can toggle between are: ❖ Bluetooth enabled—This enables just the Bluetooth module. (See “Using Bluetooth” on page 169 for instructions on setting up Bluetooth.) ❖ Wi-Fi enabled—This enables just the Wi-Fi module.
Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
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 267 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Appendix C Video Modes This appendix lists the video modes supported by the display adapter and identifies the characteristics of each mode. The columns in the tables have the following meanings: Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal and is generally used by programmers to specify video modes in programs. Type identifies the display adapter that first supported the mode and specifies whether the mode is text or graphics.
Video Modes Your computer’s video modes Scan Freq hor/vert is the horizontal and vertical scanning frequency in Hertz. This is for external monitors only. Your computer’s video modes Your computer supports the video modes defined in this table. If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table, select a mode based on mode type, resolution, character matrix, number of colors and refresh rates.
Video Modes Your computer’s video modes Character matrix (pels) LCD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency Vertical (Hz) 80 x 25 Characters 9 x 16 Mono Mono 70 VGA Grph 320 x 200 Pels 8x8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 E VGA Grph 640 x 200 Pels 8x8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 F VGA Grph 640 x 350 Pels 8 x 14 Mono Mono 70 10 VGA Grph 640 x 350 Pels 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 11 VGA Grph 640 x 480 Pels 8 x 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60 12 VGA Grph 640 x 480 Pels 8 x 16
Video Modes Your computer’s video modes Vertical frequency (Hz) Resolution LCD colors CRT colors 1600 x 1200 256/256K (Virtual) 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256/256K (Virtual) 256/256K 60 75 2048 x 1536 256/256K (Virtual) 256/256K 60 75 640 x 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K/64K (Virtual) 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K/64K (Virtual) 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440
Video Modes Your computer’s video modes Vertical frequency (Hz) Resolution LCD colors CRT colors 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M/16M (Virtual) 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M/16M (Virtual) 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M/16M (Virtual) 16M/16M 60 75 2048 x 1536 16M/16M (Virtual) 16M/16M 60 Vertical frequency (Hz) Table 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA) Resolution LCD colors CRT colors 640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256/256K
Video Modes Your computer’s video modes Vertical frequency (Hz) Resolution LCD colors CRT colors 1600 x 1200 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256/256K (Virtual) 256/256K 60 75 2048 x 1536 256/256K (Virtual) 256/256K 60 640 x 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K/64K (Virtual) 64K/64K 60 75
Video Modes Your computer’s video modes Vertical frequency (Hz) Resolution LCD colors CRT colors 640 x 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M/16M (Virtual) 16M/16M 60 75 2048 x 1536 16M/16M (Virtual) 16M/16M 60 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
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 277 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 279 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 281 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 drag — To hold down the control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object. In the operating system, this refers to the primary control button or left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver — See device driver. 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.
Glossary 283 file extension — The three characters following the period (pronounced “dot”) at the end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .exe for program files and .hlp for help files. See also file name. 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.
Glossary Hibernation — A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off. See also Stand By, Suspend. high-density diskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of data. See also diskette.
Glossary 285 L2 (level two) cache — Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. LAN (local area network) — A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network.
Glossary MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) — A standard for connecting musical instruments, synthesizers, and computers. The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use, and vice versa. modem — Short for “modulator/demodulator.” A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital, enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines. motherboard — The main circuit board in the computer.
Glossary 287 parallel — Processes that occur simultaneously. In communications, it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time. On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device. Most modern printers are parallel. Compare serial. password — A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network.
R Glossary RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. This type of memory is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory. Compare ROM. random access memory — See RAM. read-only memory — See ROM. reboot — See boot, restart. removable disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A diskette is one example of a removable disk.
Glossary 289 serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel. On your computer, the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device. Compare parallel. shortcut — See keyboard shortcut. software — See program. Compare hardware.
W V Glossary Web — See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi — A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity. Wi-Fi is another term for the IEEE 2.11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www) — The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site. See also Internet. 5.
Index A AC adapter 54 AC power light 36, 54, 57 Accessories programs 153 adding memory 46 alarms low battery 121, 122 Application Launcher adding programs 69 changing icons 71 deleting programs 72 Application Launcher button 63 audio CDs playing 92 audio features 177 avoiding injury 41 B battery alarms 121 changing 122 charge not lasting 234 charging 55, 78, 118 conserving power 120 disposal 125 inserting 124 installing 122 light 36, 57, 119 Li-ion (lithium ion) 114 monitoring power 119 NiMH (nickel metal
Index CD/DVD controls 34, 37, 92, 94 control 66 DVD-ROM drive eject 93 Internet 34 next track 34, 37, 94 play/pause 37 power 33 previous track 37 primary and secondary control 62 primary control 33 secondary control 34 Start 129 stop 38 TOSHIBA Console 34, 86 C calculator 144 CD control buttons 94 CD player TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 99 Windows Media Player 99 CD Player control panel 99, 100 CD/DVD control buttons 34, 37, 92, 94 CD/DVDs caring for 102 inserting 97, 98 playing 92 removing 101 viewing conten
Index not accessing disk drives 225 placement 41 protection 40 running on battery power 114 setting up 45, 46, 74 turning off 105, 107, 109, 111, 157 turning on 56 using at the office 165 warning resume failure message 226 work area 40 computing tips 81 connecting AC adapter 54 external monitor 165 external speakers 179 headphones 180 modem 104 monitor 51 power cable 55 television 51 to a network 104 USB-compatible keyboard 53 mouse 50 video projector 51 conserving battery power 120 control buttons 66 cool
Index disk activity light 36 Disk Defragmenter 238 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 238 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 237 running slow 238 diskette drive 53, 89 can’t insert a diskette 238 can’t read a diskette 239 external 53 diskettes caring for 90 cleaning 90 copying files to 91 inserting and removing 90 display 34 doesn’t look normal/flickers 236 external monitor not working 237 external, adjusting 52 hot key 51 latch 56 LCD 34 properties 149 screen is blank 235 television, connect
Index operation 224 warning resume failure 226 WinDVD 243 Error-checking 237 Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter 104 expansion memory slot 47 cover 38 external diskette drive 53 keyboard 53 external microphone connecting 177 external monitor connecting 165 not working 237 external speakers 179 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 237 fax setting auto-receive 77 fax function enabling 77 setting up 77 files 131 backing up 82, 91 copying to diskette 91 printing 88 saving 81, 87 Fn key 33, 86 assigning functions 18
Index microphone 31 video/audio out 29 Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) 171 I K i.
Index 297 M N main battery changing 122 recharging 117 removing 122 memory adding 46 problem solving 232 removing 50 removing expansion slot cover 47 memory cards SD (Secure Digital) 32, 185 memory module inserting 48 microphone jack 31 Microsoft Internet Explorer 103 Microsoft Support Online Web site 229 Microsoft Windows XP 23, 127 minimizing 142 modem determining COM port 166 port 29, 104 problem solving 251 resetting port to default settings 166 upgrading 166 modem, using 104 modem/LAN cover 38 mode
Index PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) 180 play/pause button 37 playing CDs and DVDs 92 ports COM 166 external diskette drive 53 infrared 28 LAN 30 modem 29 RGB (monitor) 32 USB 29, 32 power cable 55 cable connectors 267 computer will not start 225 light 36 monitoring 119 on/off button 33 problem solving 233 power down options Hibernation 105 Stand By 105 Turn Off 105, 107, 109, 111 Power Management 197 running on batteries 199 power off guidelines 78 power usage mode 1
Index faulty memory 232 hardware conflict 229, 230 high-pitched noise 247 illegal operation 224 Internet bookmarked site not found 228 Internet connection is slow 228 keyboard not responding 225 keyboard produces unexpected characters 234 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 237 modem not receiving or transmitting 251 no sound 247 non-system disk or disk error 226, 239 PC Card 247 checklist 248 error occurs 250 hot swapping fails 249 not recognized 249 slots appear dead 248 power and batteries 233 printe
Index doesn’t look normal/flickers 236 Screen Saver tab 149 SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) 183 SD (Secure Digital) cards 32, 185 inserting 185 removing 185 using 185 Search Engine 173 secondary control button 34, 62 security fitting a computer lock cable 80 lock slot 31 SelectServ 26 setting battery alarms 121 setting up AC adapter 54 communications 103 computer 40, 45, 46, 74, 75 date and time 150 printer 76 software 74 shortcut creating 144 menu 132 SmartMedia cards inserting 184 removing 1
Index tips on computing 81 toolbars customizing 161 displaying in a window 163 Toshiba Internet Web sites 255 TOSHIBA Accessibility 186 Toshiba Accessories Information 25 TOSHIBA Button Controls 99, 194 TOSHIBA Console 86, 192 TOSHIBA Console button 34, 86 Toshiba Forum 254 Toshiba Hardware Setup 200 TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 99, 100 choosing a default 196 Toshiba online services 254 Toshiba Power Saver Hibernation 110 Shut down 108 Stand By 112 Toshiba software offer 129 travelling tips 126 Turn Off 78, 105 fa
Index windows hiding 140 repositioning 140 resizing 140, 142 Windows Explorer 139 Windows Help and Support 130 Windows Media Player 99 choosing a default 196 Windows XP change date and time settings 150 changing the screen saver 148 closing programs 144 creating a new folder 138 creating a text file 136 creating shortcuts 144 desktop 128 Help 154, 228 Help and Support 228 opening a Web page 135 problem solving 226 Recycle Bin 151 removing objects 151 resizing or moving windows 141, 142 special feature
