Satellite® 5205 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 1 on page 233 in this guide. TOSHIBA C6627-1002M2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Model: Satellite ® 5205 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact DiskReWritable (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage.
ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Contact: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems.
company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection.
aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers.
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 Chapter 2: Getting Started ........................................ 41 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 42 Precautions...................................................... 45 Setting up your computer ...................................... 46 Setting up your software.................................. 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba .........
Contents 15 Moving the computer....................................... 85 Using a computer lock ..................................... 85 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics.................................. 87 Computing tips ...................................................... 87 Using the keyboard ................................................ 88 Character keys ................................................. 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ........................................ 89 Function keys............
Contents Setting up for communications............................ 109 Connecting the modem.................................. 109 Connecting your computer to a network ........ 110 Powering down the computer .............................. 111 Turn Off or Shut down command................... 111 Restart command .......................................... 112 Hibernation command ................................... 112 Stand by command........................................
Contents 17 Setting battery alarms.................................... 135 Changing the main battery ................................... 136 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 136 Inserting a charged battery ............................ 137 Disposing of used batteries safely ....................... 138 Traveling tips........................................................ 139 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System ...............................................
Contents Lesson 15: Turning off your computer................. 169 Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 170 Windows® XP special features ............................. 170 Personalizing your desktop.................................. 171 Customizing the taskbar ................................ 171 Changing desktop and browsing style ........... 172 Personalizing individual windows .................. 173 Customizing window toolbars........................
Contents 19 Playing DVDs ................................................. 187 Exploring audio features ...................................... 188 Recording sounds.......................................... 188 Using a microphone....................................... 188 Adjusting recording quality ............................ 189 Using external speakers or headphones......... 190 Using PC Cards.................................................... 191 PC Card supporting software .........................
Contents Power Management ....................................... 215 Toshiba Hardware Setup ................................ 218 cPad Properties ............................................. 220 Chapter 8: WinDVD™.............................................. 221 Playing DVDs ....................................................... 221 Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) ......... 223 Using the WinDVD control panel.......................... 224 Using the control panel playback buttons ......
Contents 21 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems......................................... 249 Sound system problems ................................ 256 PC Card problems.......................................... 257 Printer problems ............................................ 260 Modem problems........................................... 261 Develop good computing habits .......................... 261 If you need further assistance.............................. 262 Before you call .....................
Contents Appendix C: Video Modes....................................... 277 Your computer’s video modes ............................. 278 Table1 Video modes (VGA) ............................ 278 Table 2 Video modes (XGA) ........................... 279 Table 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA)................... 281 Glossary ................................................................. 284 Index ....................................................................... 300 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 233. 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 262. 27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Display latch Infrared port Volume control dial 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. To open the display panel, slide the display latch to the right and raise the panel. The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers. 5.
Finding Your Way Around Back 29 Back LAN port Modem port Cooling vents DC-IN The modem port lets you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line. For more information, see “Connecting the modem” on page 109. Ether 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.
Finding Your Way Around Right side Right side PC Card eject button Toshiba Style bay Security lock slot PC Card Slot Video /audio line out jack Line in jack Microphone in jack Headphone/S/PDIF digital optical out USB port i.LINK port The PC Card slot supports Type I PC Cards, or Type II PC Cards. See “Using PC Cards” on page 191 for more information. The PC Card eject button releases the PC Card from the slot. The 3.
Finding Your Way Around Right side 31 The 3.5 mm video/audio line out jack allows you to play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts audio/video inputs. The Toshiba Style bay allows you to insert an additional optical drive (DVD-ROM, CD-RW, etc.), battery pack, or hard disk drive module. ® The i.LINK port, also known as the IEEE 1394 port, allows transfers of large quantities of data between the computer and an external device, such as a video camera.
Finding Your Way Around Left side Left side Optional wireless antenna on-off switch* Bass air vent RGB (monitor) port USB ports Wireless antenna indicator SD card slot DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Eject button Manual eject button *only functional for systems with Wi-Fi™ The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive enables you to play high-resolution, full-screen videos at up to 30 frames per second. You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD-ROMs and play audio CDs.
Finding Your Way Around Left side 33 The Bass air vent provides air to cool the bass speaker. The RGB (monitor) port allows you to connect an external monitor. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer. The SD card LED (light-emitting diodes) flashes when the drive is in use. The SD card slot holds a highly secure, stamp-size flash memory card with a capacity of 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB or 128 MB.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open Screen Internet button Power button Keyboard indicator panel TV out button Speaker Speaker Function keys TOSHIBA Console button cPad➀ or TouchPad➁ Application Launcher button (For systems with cPad) or Scroll button (for systems with TouchPad) Keyboard Palm rest Secondary control button Sub LCD CD/DVD control buttons System indicator panel Primary control button ➀ For systems with cPad ➁ For systems with TouchPad T
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 The function keys, when used with the Fn key, activate several different system functions. For more information, see “Hot Keys” on page 268. The cPadTM or TouchPadTM enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. The cPad also can launch various applications. For more information, see “Lesson 2: Using the pointing device and control buttons together” on page 144.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The Internet button turns on the computer and launches your default Internet browser. For more information, see “TOSHIBA Button Controls” on page 211. The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about various keyboard functions. For details, see “Keyboard indicator panel” on page 36. The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions. For more information, see “TOSHIBA Console button” on page 92.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 37 printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key types the number printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. The caps lock light glows when the Caps lock function is on. For more information, see “Overlay keys” on page 90.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The fixed HDD/ODD light glows green when the computer is accessing the built-in hard disk or fixed optical media drive. The Toshiba Style bay light glows green when the computer is accessing a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, or Toshiba Style HDD adaptor in the Toshiba Style bay.
Finding Your Way Around Underside 39 graphic on the Sub LCD; and CD/DVD mode, signified by a CD disc graphic on the Sub LCD. The previous track button returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc. The next track button causes the disc player to skip to the following track on the disc. NOTE: If you have set a password for logging onto your system, your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to play a CD or DVD.
Finding Your Way Around Underside The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (*for systems with Wi-Fi). The Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is optional. The subwoofer speaker allows the user to better hear bass sounds. The modem cover protects the built-in modem. The battery cover provides access to the battery module, which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available.
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Creating a computer-friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use, such as a printer.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 ❖ If you are using an external monitor, the top of the display should be no higher than eye level. ❖ If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer, maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly. Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain. Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back support. Lower-back-support cushions are available at many office supply stores. ❖ Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips, and elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you work. Do not slump forward or lean back too far.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 45 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 ❖ 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 47 Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft’s End User License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection.
Getting Started Setting up your computer Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-to-date with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you. You can register your computer with Toshiba by doubleclicking the icon on your desktop or by mailing the registration card that may ship with your computer.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. There are two memory slots. Your system may have both slots occupied. You need a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver to install a memory module. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a standard Phillips no.
Getting Started Setting up your computer Expansion memory slot cover Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Removing the memory slot cover screws 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 51 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you insert into the computer). 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. You can now continue setting up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in “Checking total memory” on page 52.
Getting Started Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the cPad or TouchPad, the computer’s built-in pointing device. To connect a mouse, plug the mouse cable into one of the computer’s USB ports. You can connect it after you turn on the computer. The operating system automatically detects the mouse. The mouse and cPad or TouchPad can be used at the same time. Connecting a printer You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports.
Getting Started Using external display devices 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. Also you can attach a television set or other external video device to your computer for viewing DVD movies or presentations. Connecting an external monitor is described below.
Getting Started Connecting an external diskette drive 55 This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: 2 ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously ❖ External video device only Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties box in the Control Panel.
Getting Started Using an external keyboard To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer’s USB ports. For more information about diskettes, see “Using diskettes” on page 95. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer provided that the keyboard is USBcompatible. To connect a keyboard, attach its cable to one of the computer’s USB ports. You can do this after you turn on the computer.
Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 57 Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights glow. DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat to the power cable. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use. There is a risk of electric shock. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands.
Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it. Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. The on/off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it is charging. Once the computer is connected to a power outlet, you can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on. It takes several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 59 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel. Lift Slide Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Turning on the power On 1 Check that all the drives are empty.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on the computer for the first time, don’t turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The AC power light glows when the computer is connected to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 61 Activating the power-on password NOTE: Refer to “Creating a password recovery diskette” on page 210 for information on backing up your password. When you first power up your computer, no password is required. Once the operating system has loaded, you can set up your computer so that a password is required to complete the powering up process in the future. To activate the power-on password: 1 Press the TOSHIBA Console button.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 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. NOTE: 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. NOTE: After the third incorrect password submission, the system automatically shuts down. To restart your system, press the power button.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 3 63 Click Mouse Properties. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the TouchPAD ON/OFF tab. The TouchPAD ON/OFF tab view window appears. Sample Mouse Properties window 5 Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time For systems with TouchPad To operate the TouchPad simply use your finger as you would a mouse and slide it in the direction you want the cursor to move: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, slide your finger forward on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, slide your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 65 Scroll button The scroll button, located between the primary and secondary control buttons, is used for rapidly viewing and moving pages on the screen. Rolling the wheel up or down moves a page the same direction. For systems with cPad The cPad can be used in either pointing device mode or application launch mode. Pointing device mode allows you to perform several basic tasks with the stroke of a finger.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your finger across the cPad from left to right. ❖ To move the cursor to the left side, slide your finger from right to left. The cursor will respond even if you run your finger across an icon on the cPad display. Only tapping activates the icons.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 67 Tap the icon in the bottom-right corner of the cPad display screen to minimize the window Tap the icon in the top-right corner of the cPad display screen to maximize the window ❖ Bring up the active program’s pull-down menus To open a program menu, tap the icon in the upper-left corner of the cPad display screen. ❖ Bring up the Start menu To open 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 2 Select TouchPad Properties. The Mouse Properties window appears. Sample Mouse Properties window 3 Make the desired changes. 4 Click Apply, then OK. Switching to application launch mode To activate application launch mode, press the Application Launcher button which is located below the cPad, between the primary and secondary control buttons.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 69 four corners of the cPad display, cPad is again in pointing device mode. Using the cPad in application launch mode In application launch mode, the cPad allows you to launch programs with the tap of a finger, and to adjust settings for the cPad display. Sample cPad with default settings in application launch mode Programs ready for launching are represented by an icon on the cPad display.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time ❖ Sticky note, for creating and tracking notes. ❖ Signature pad, which allows you to create characters in the cPad display. ❖ Calendar, which allows you to display a monthly calendar on the cPad display. ❖ cPad Properties, which allows you to customize cPad display functions. ❖ Help, which allows you to display the online help for working with the cPad display.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 71 Each note is numbered. You can view a note by using the “greater than” (>) and “less than” (<) icons on the cPad display to navigate through the notes by number. To create a blank note: 1 Tap the “greater than” key (>) on the cPad display to reach the highest-numbered note, then press the key again. The number “+1” appears on the fresh note.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sample Sticky Note Properties window 2 Click the Delete the current note button. The note disappears from the cPad display. To set an alarm: 1 Tap the Sticky Note icon on the cPad display and then tap the Sticky Note Properties. 2 Click the Set an alarm to checkbox. 3 Type the message you want to display. 4 Select the time you want the message to display on the cPad display.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 73 Using the Calculator The Calculator allows you access to standard calculator functions as well as a metrics and weights converter. Sample calculator on the cPad display To use the metrics and weights converter: 1 Tap the Calculator icon on the cPad display, and then tap the Properties icon. Sample calculator properties cPad display 2 Select a source unit - length, weight, or volume - from the drop-down list. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 3 Select a target unit - length, weight, or volume - from the drop-down list. 4 Click OK. 5 Enter the value you want to convert. 6 Tap the Metrics and Weights icon. 7 Tap the Equals (=) button. 8 To return to Calculator mode, tap the Calculator icon.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 75 Sample cPad Properties window with Background tab displayed 3 Select a background. The selected background appears in the preview window. 4 Click Close. 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 Adding programs to the Application Launcher To add programs to the Application Launcher: 1 Open the cPad Properties window in one of these ways: ❖ With the Application Launcher open, tap the cPad Properties icon in the cPad display. ❖ Right-click the cPad icon in your computer’s system tray and select cPad Properties from the sub-menu. The cPad Properties window appears on your computer’s main screen.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 77 The Open window appears listing the programs on your computer’s desktop. 4 Select the program you want and click the Open button. Sample cPad Properties window with new program highlighted An icon of the selected program appears in the preview window of the cPad Properties window. 5 Close the cPad Properties window. The icon has automatically been added to the cPad display. You can now launch the program by tapping the icon with your finger. 5.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Changing icons If you do not like the icons associated with the programs you selected for the Application Launcher, you can change them. To change icons: 1 2 Open the cPad Properties window in one of these ways: ❖ With the Application Launcher open, tap the cPad Properties icon in the cPad display. ❖ Right-click the cPad icon in your computer’s system tray and select cPad Properties from the sub-menu.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 79 Deleting programs from the Application Launcher With the exception of the default programs in the cPad’s display, you can delete programs loaded into the Application Launcher. To delete a program from the Launcher: 1 Open the cPad Properties window in one of these ways: ❖ With the Application Launcher open, tap the cPad Properties icon in the cPad display.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Accessing cPad Help To access cPad Help: 1 Click the Help icon on the cPad display. The Help window appears. Sample cPad Help window 2 Scroll through the subjects until you find the one you need. Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sample Printers and Faxes window 4 Click Add a Printer. The Add Printer Wizard window appears. Sample Add Printer Wizard 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Getting Started Setting up the fax function 83 HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the name you give the printer is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference. Setting up the fax function Your system’s auto-receive fax function is enabled by default. To change the function is a two-stage process. To set up the fax function: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware. The Printers and Other Hardware window appears. 2 Click Printers and Faxes.
Getting Started Powering off the computer Powering off the computer It’s a good idea to power off your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. When the main battery light glows green, the battery is fully charged.
Getting Started Caring for your computer 85 Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer.
Getting Started Caring for your computer 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. 3 Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot located on the right side of the computer, then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it. The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft. Locking the computer 5.375 x 8.
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 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. ❖ Before turning off the computer, always use the Turn Off command (unless you want to use Stand by or Hibernation mode as described in “Powering down the computer” on page 111.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 ❖ 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. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt .
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 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 Home 7 U ( ) 9 0 PgUp 9 8 I 4 O 5 J P - 6 K End 1 ∗ : ; L 2 PgDn 3 > M . Ins 0 Del .
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 91 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. To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is on, press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control keys. To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift.
Learning the Basics Emulating a full-size keyboard 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. For further information and instructions, see “Assigning a key to a program or document” on page 204.
Learning the Basics Starting a program 93 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 143.
Learning the Basics Using diskettes 95 Sample Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print. Using diskettes The 3.5-inch external USB diskette drive lets you use highdensity (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and storage. Diskette activity light Eject button Sample external diskette drive The diskette activity light flashes 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 97 ❖ 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, or to your network partition.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Playing a CD or DVD Your computer has a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive that can read both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 99 Components Manual eject button DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Eject button DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Use the eject button to open the disc tray. This button requires power to operate. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the disk/disc activity light is flashing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. 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 101 CD/DVD control Digital audio Lock ❖ Status - The center panel displays the following: ❖ Time ❖ CD/DVD track time ❖ Power messages: Status Display ON Welcome! OFF See you! SUSPEND Zzz... RESET Wake up! ❖ 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.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CD/DVD control and Digital audio control The following chart describes CD/DVD control and digital audio mode. Power is off and you press Play/ Pause CD /DVD Mode If a CD is in the drive, the system enters CD player mode and operates as a stand-alone CD player. If a DVD is in the drive, the operating system starts and the DVD player starts.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 103 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 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. Spindle Correct position Disc Incorrect position Incorrect position Positioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION: Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 105 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 211. To access the Windows MediaTM Player, click Start, then click Windows Media Player.
2 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 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 window 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. ❖ To play the CD, click the Play button. ❖ To pause, click the Pause button.
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 107 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 Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive 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 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked.
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications ❖ 109 Read and write files (including music) to a CDRecordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc. CAUTION: Check the disk/disc activity light when you use the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage the CD, DVD or drive.
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications For more information regarding your system’s V.92 K56 modem, visit the Toshiba web site at toshiba.com 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port on the back of the computer. Connecting to the modem port 2 Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice-grade telephone line. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network locally or remotely.
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 111 Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you have a number of options to choose from: ❖ Turn Off or Shut down, which power off the computer ❖ Hibernation, which saves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers off the computer ❖ Stand by, which saves the current operating state to memory and enters a low power mode ❖ Restart, which restarts the computer Each option has its advantages.
❖ Learning the Basics Powering down the computer When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using. Restart command Restart is the same as Turn Off or Shut down but automatically powers up the computer. Use it when you need to reload the operating system, for example to activate changes to system settings.
Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 113 Stand by command The Stand by command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Stand by stores the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. If your computer is left in Stand by mode for an extended period, your computer could lose data.
Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Turn Off. The computer turns itself off. If you are using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain, power off the computer as follows: 1 Click Start, Shut down. The Shut Down window appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK. The computer turns itself off.
Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 115 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section. The Full Power Properties window appears. 5 Click the System Power Mode tab. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down Sample Full Power Properties window 6 Select Power Off for the option you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button. 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here. The Set the range window appears. Sample Set the range window with DC only option 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 8 9 117 Do one of the following: ❖ Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel.
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click the Hibernate tab, then click the Enable hibernate support check box. 5 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel.
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 119 The Turn off computer window appears. Sample Turn off computer window with shift key held down to show Hibernate option The computer saves the state of the system, including all open programs and files, to the hard disk. Then the computer turns itself off. If you are using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain, power off the computer using Hibernation as follows: 1 Click Start, Shut Down. The Shut Down window appears.
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button. 5 Click the System Power Mode tab. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 121 Sample Full Power Properties window 6 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Learning the Basics Using Stand by The Set the range window appears. Sample Set the range window with DC only option 8 9 Do one of the following: ❖ Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel.
Learning the Basics Using Stand by 123 The Turn off computer window appears. Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Stand By. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Stand by mode.
Learning the Basics Using Stand by Going into Stand by mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Stand by mode in three ways: ❖ By pressing the hot key combination Fn+F3. ❖ By pressing the power button ❖ By closing the display panel. To put the computer into Stand by mode when you press the power button or close the display panel, you must preset the mode: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance.
Learning the Basics Using Stand by 125 The Full Power Properties window appears. 5 Click the System Power Mode tab. Sample Full Power Properties window 6 Select Standby for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Stand by mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Stand by mode when you close the display panel.
Learning the Basics Using Stand by haven’t used it for a specified amount of time. You can set the System Stand by time on the Power Save Mode tab. 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here. The Set the range window appears. Sample Set the range window with DC only option 8 9 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.
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 varies depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at toshiba.com.
Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 129 ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it. ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer. ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials.
Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes. If the battery has at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery is fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cable to a power outlet.
Mobile Computing Charging batteries 131 Charging batteries The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer. You can charge the battery using your computer, or you can use an optional battery charger. CAUTION: Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer.
Mobile Computing Charging batteries Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. HINT: Once a battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real-time clock (RTC) and calendar.
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 133 Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the main battery’s current charge. It: ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged ❖ Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged Determining remaining battery power NOTE: Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power.
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery.
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 135 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. ❖ Save your work and turn off the computer. If you don’t manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 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. Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low, you have two options: connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery. NOTE: If your battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work often.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5 137 Carefully slide the battery release latch toward the right side of the computer. Removing the battery 6 With the battery release latch pulled toward the right side of the computer, grasp the battery pack and gently pull it free. WARNING: If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following the advice in “Disposing of used batteries safely” on page 138.
Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely Inserting the battery CAUTION: Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery falling out of the computer case. 3 Turn the computer right side up. 4 Reconnect any cables you removed. 5 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 139 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 41, 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 141 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. Finding your way around the desktop Your computer’s desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, System tray, and background pattern.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recycle Bin. For more information on the Recycle Bin, ® see Windows online Help.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 143 Taskbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar. With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. You can use these buttons on the taskbar to quickly switch between the programs or windows. To make a program or window the active one, click the program’s or window’s button.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the pointing device and control buttons together Computers can be connected together to form a network, so that programs, documents and other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers. You can use the My Computer feature, accessible through the Start menu, to access any file in the Windows® file system. For more information, read the Microsoft® documentation that comes with your computer.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the pointing device and control buttons together 145 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu. 3 With the cursor in an empty area of the desktop, click the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut menu. As the name implies, shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features. Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu. 5 Click Start, then click My Computer.
6 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the pointing device and control buttons together 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 pointing device to drag the cursor to the right edge of the desktop, then release the primary button. (This process is known as “clicking and dragging.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet 147 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. If the Lock the taskbar option has a check mark, then the feature is in use. 2 Click Lock the taskbar. 3 Call up the menu again. The check mark should be gone, indicating the lock has been removed. Follow the same steps to lock the taskbar.
1 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document Click Start, then My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2 On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click Address Bar. The operating system displays the address bar. It indicates that you are in “My Computer.” Sample My Computer window Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document 149 3 To give your document a meaningful name, type My New Doc.txt and press Enter. 4 Double-click the My New Doc icon. The operating system opens the new document in Notepad—the text editor built into the operating system. Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens, there is a new button on the taskbar that reads New Doc.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Creating a new folder Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet. In this case, a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet. The operating system stores documents and programs in folders. It even stores other folders in folders.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting programs 7 151 Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually, you will know which program you want to use for a particular task. This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu, using two of the programs that are built into the operating system: Paint and Windows® Explorer. 1 Click Start, then All Programs.
3 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting programs To open the second program: ❖ Click Start, then click All Programs. ❖ Point to Accessories, then click Windows Explorer. The operating system opens Windows® Explorer, which provides access to all your computer’s resources. For example, it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer’s hard disk.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 153 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter, you now have a screen with several program windows open. You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning them so that you can see more than one of them at a time. You can also hide windows by removing them from the desktop without actually closing your document or program.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by pointing to the program’s button on the taskbar with the pointing device and clicking the secondary button. Your computer comes with either a cPad or a TouchPad pointing device.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 3 155 Click the Maximize button in the top-right corner of the Paint window. The Paint window expands to fill the screen, hiding everything except the taskbar. Notice that the Maximize button has changed. It is now called the Restore button. HINT: Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are using only that program and do not want any distractions on the screen.
6 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing programs Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows® Explorer, placing it on the right side of the desktop. Now that the windows are side by side, you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other. Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs. Experiment with different sizes and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts 157 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop, you can open programs or files with the click of a button. You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently. This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two operating system accessories, Calculator and Character Map, as examples.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’t know the name and location of the program file. 1 Click Start, then click Search. Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search Results window. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts 159 Sample Search Results window 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 Select the Character Map file with the secondary button, then drag and drop it on the desktop.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver 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 161 The operating system opens the Display Properties window. Sample Display Properties window 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 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. To change the date and time settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2 Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop 163 4 Click the Date and Time tab and set the correct month, year, day, and time. 5 Click the Time Zone tab and drop-down list box, and set your time zone. 6 Click OK. 7 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 Confirm File Delete window appears. 5 Click Yes to permanently delete the file. 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.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restore 165 HINT: Empty the Recycle Bin periodically. Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin. Lesson 13: Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time, a “restore point.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the ® Windows XP operating system. Windows ® XP Help and Support The operating system has a Help facility. If you cannot figure out how to do something, the answer is probably only a few clicks away. Assume that you want to draw a picture, but don’t know how.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 167 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. Sample help window for drawings Notice that under the category drawings, there is a subcategory: creating using Paint.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about. However, when you do encounter one, it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at while you read about the program in the Help topic. Using the Windows ® XP tour Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience, the Windows® XP tour is a good way to learn about the operating system’s features.
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: Turning off your computer 169 Lesson 15: Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the operating system turn off your computer. As it shuts down, the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer. This lesson teaches you how to turn off your computer.
Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter, you will explore other features of your notebook computer.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 171 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 arrange 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 173 Sample Web-style option 3 Click the preferred options. 4 Click Apply, then 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 Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window. As you browse, the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus. You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar. Address bar Sample toolbar locations 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 175 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 click OK. Helpful information on how to use the folders appears on one side of the window. Sample folder with how-to information To remove the informational boxes: 1 In the Tools menu, select Folders Options.
Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office 177 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 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. If you’re having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 179 7 If the modem isn’t working properly, click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions. 8 Click OK to close the Properties box, then the Phone and Modem Options windows. 9 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade telephone line. See “Connecting the modem” on page 109.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. The computer connects to the network. Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 181 Using Bluetooth The following information applies to those systems with the optional Bluetooth wireless feature: Bluetooth is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment, and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables. Bluetooth uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band for wireless communications. Bluetooth can transmit at data rates up to 1 MBit/sec.
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet 4 Select Set up an advanced connection. 5 Click Next. 6 Select Connect directly to another computer. 7 Choose the appropriate role for your computer: 8 ❖ Guest ❖ Host Follow the on-screen instructions.
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet 183 connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). The World Wide Web offers information as text, images, audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world. Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP. They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information.
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet, the Web browser displays a home page, for example, your ISP’s home page on the Internet or your company’s Web site home page. To visit a desired Web site, type in the Web address. The Web address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL), is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet. Web addresses can also appear within a Web page’s text, and are known as links.
Exploring Your Options Toshiba’s online resources 185 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 ® 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 187 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 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 in jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system. DEFINITION: A .
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 189 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 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 2 191 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone/S/ PDIF Digital Optical out. The headphone/S/PDIF Digital Optical out requires a 16ohm 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 Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card. For more information, see “Hot swapping” on page 193. 2 Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the slot. 3 Align the card connectors with the PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place.
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 193 The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card. 3 Press the PC Card eject button. Ejecting a PC Card 4 Remove the PC Card and store it properly. 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.
❖ Exploring Your Options Using SD cards Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating. DEFINITION: SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface. A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices, such as a scanner or digital camera to your computer. Before removing a PC Card, shut it down by clicking the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon on the taskbar. Once the PC Card has stopped, you can safely remove it.
Exploring Your Options Using your IR remote controller 2 195 Press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly. 3 Lift the left side of the computer, grasp the card, and pull it straight out. Using your IR remote controller The TOSHIBA remote control lets you control play of CDs and DVDs as well as presentations. The remote control works via the infrared port on the computer.
Exploring Your Options Using your IR remote controller The following functions are available on the remote control. Press the corresponding button to execute the specific function. The Power button turns the power on or off. NOTE: To turn on your computer using the remote control, your system must be plugged into a wall outlet. To turn off your computer using the remote control, your system can be plugged into a wall outlet or it can be running on battery power.
Exploring Your Options Using your IR remote controller 197 The Audio Off button sets the sound level to zero. The Tab button emulates the tab key on the keyboard. The Menu button allows you to display the menu for the WinDVD application. The Mode button allows you to toggle between CD/DVD and digital audio modes. The Play/Pause button allows you to play or pause the CD/ DVD player. The Stop button stops the CD/DVD player.
Exploring Your Options Using your IR remote controller Important Information about the remote control The following is additional information that will be helpful when using the remote control feature: ❖ Volume controls only work when the Windows XP operating system is running. ❖ The remote can be used up to 16.4 feet and within 30 degrees of the infrared port. For best results, point the remote toward the infrared port when pressing a control button.
Exploring Your Options Using the Toshiba Style bay 199 Using the Toshiba Style bay Your computer has an optional Toshiba Style device bay on the right side which allows you in insert additional drives, optical drives, and other interface devices, i.e. media card adapters, etc. Inserting a device into the Toshiba Style bay Insert the device as follows: 1 Remove the locking screw. 2 Insert the device or drive until you hear it click and lock into place.
Exploring Your Options Using the Toshiba Style bay Removing a device form the Toshiba Style bay To remove a device from the Toshiba Style bay: NOTE: Always make sure that any devices operating in the Toshiba Style bay have been stopped before removing the device. 1 If the locking screw is in place, remove it. 2 Slide the Toshiba Style bay lock to the unlocked position. 3 Pull the Toshiba Style release lever toward the back of the computer.
Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to configure 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 TOSHIBA Accessibility 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. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 203 Fn-esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba’s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from within any program without using the Start menu. 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 157.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Sample Fn-esse keyboard The keys are color-coded as follows: ❖ Available keys are black. ❖ 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.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 205 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard you wish assigned. 5 Release the primary button. Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Command window with the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory fields automatically completed. 6 Click OK to close the Add/Edit Command window with your key assignment in place. The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected.
4 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse ❖ Enter the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory for the new Fn-esse key assignment, or click the Browse button to specify this information. ❖ Click OK. To make a popup assignment, select Popup to display the Application Explorer window, then complete these steps: ❖ Select the desired folder. The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu. The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder.
Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility 207 Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to change with the secondary button. Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type window. 2 To change the key assignment, click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment. 3 To remove the key assignment, click Clear.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 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. If you use the latter, do the following: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 209 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 (for detailed information, see “Power Management” on page 215) ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls (for detailed information, see “TOSHIBA Button Controls” on page 211) ❖ Sub LCD ❖ Mouse ❖ Hotkey assignment (for detailed information, see “Fn-esse” on page 203) ❖ Toshiba Ha
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Creating a password recovery diskette You can create a password recovery diskette to protect you in case you forget your power-on password. For information on how to set a power-on password, see “Activating the poweron password” on page 61. NOTE: The power-on password must be activated prior to step 1. To create a password recovery diskette: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Insert a diskette into the external diskette drive.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 211 NOTES: Store your password recovery diskette in a safe place. It is a good idea to create more than one password recovery diskette in case the original is damaged or lost. To use the diskette: 1 Insert it in the external diskette drive. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 When the Sub LCD displays “password=”, press the Enter key. The computer will read the diskette and start the computer.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Sample TOSHIBA Controls Properties window 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Click on the drop-down box of the button you want to change. 4 Select the option, make the desired selections. 5 Click Apply, then click OK. You can choose which of two media players you prefer to have as your default (your automatic choice upon powering up) when you play a CD.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 213 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.
2 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 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. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 215 Power Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer’s power usage, regardless of the source, and use the many preset power modes, or create one yourself. To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Console, double-click the Power Management icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console reconfigure that function. Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply. Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode — Full Power. You can create other AC power modes, but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full Power mode.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 217 Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes. 2 Click Create copy. 3 A new mode appears with the title “Copy Name” where Name is the title of the mode you copied. Delete this title, type in the name for your new power mode, then press Enter. Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes tab window. 2 Click Details.... The Properties window for the selected mode opens with the General tab displayed.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool. To access it: In the TOSHIBA Console, double-click the Toshiba Hardware icon. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the following: ❖ General — Allows you to view current BIDS version ❖ Password — Allows you to set user passwords.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console ❖ 219 CPU — Allows you to set conditions for the CPU. Dynamically Switchable Always High Always Low ❖ Keyboard — Allows you to set conditions for the Keyboard. Wake-up on Keyboard Enabled Disabled You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button, then quickly pressing the right or left arrow keys. Select the boot device by pressing the right or left arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key.
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console cPad Properties The cPad Properties feature enables you to adjust the settings for the cPad when it’s in application launch mode. For more information, see “Using the cPad in application launch mode” on page 69. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Chapter 8 WinDVD™ WinDVD™ is a software program for playing DVDs. This chapter explains how to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power. For systems with a DVD-ROM drive, you can use WinDVD to play DVDs. WinDVD is an easy-to-use, full-featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology. Your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled.
WinDVD™ Playing DVDs Insert a DVD into the drive. The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and will prompt you what to do. Sample DVD Drive Window NOTE: If you wish to have WinDVD run automatically, select Play DVD movie using WinDVD, then select the Always do the selected action checkbox. This checkbox is unchecked by default. To open WinDVD manually: 1 Click Start, and point to All Programs. 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click InterVideo WinDVD.
WinDVD™ Playing DVDs 223 Sample WinDVD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward through the DVD content. Move the slider bar to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
WinDVD™ Using the WinDVD control panel Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player. TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’s hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features may not appear or may appear gray, and you cannot select them.
WinDVD™ Using the WinDVD control panel 225 From the WinDVD control panel, you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button. The expanded control panel contains several advanced features. See “Using WinDVD Advanced Features” on page 228 for an explanation of these features. Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD, you are ready to play the disc.
WinDVD™ Using the WinDVD control panel Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Volume — click and drag Shift ↑ the slider up to increase vol- (increases) ume and down to decrease Shift ↓ volume. (decreases) Speed Ring — enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays. Move the slider upward to play the movie in fast forward. Move it further upward to increase forward speed. Move the slider downward to play the movie in fast reverse. Move it further downward to increase reverse speed.
WinDVD™ Using the WinDVD control panel Click this To do this Previous Chapter — skip to the previous chapter in the movie. Or use keyboard shortcut PgUp Next Chapter — skip to the PgDn next chapter in the movie. Title Menu— opens the title menu of the inserted DVD. T Mute — click to mute M movie sound. Click again to restore movie sound to its original level. Repeat — shows the current [Ctlr] B media loop settings, including repeat chapter, repeat title, loop, or no repeat.
WinDVD™ Using WinDVD Advanced Features Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Eject — ejects the disk. If E the disk is still playing, this button stops play before the disk is ejected. Maximizing the video window To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video window to fill the screen, click the Maximize button. To display the control panel again, double-click anywhere in the video window.
WinDVD™ Using playlists 229 Expand subpanel Sample WinDVD with expanded subpanel Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’s hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features appear gray, and you cannot select them. The playlist selection options are accessed by selecting the Expand subpanel button and the Navigation submenu.
WinDVD™ Using playlists Creating a Playlist To create a new playlist: 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist button. See “Using the WinDVD control panel” on page 224. to locate the playlist button. Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select New Playlist from the menu. The Playlist window opens. Sample WinDVD Playlist window 3 Select File to enable selection of a file, or Disc to create a playlist for an entire disc. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
WinDVD™ Using playlists 231 4 Locate each file (you may select multiple files) for your playlist using the directory browser. 5 Highlight the files and click Add, then OK to confirm your selection. 6 After adding all the files you want to include in the new playlist, click Save List. The Save As dialog appears. 7 Browse to the folder where you want to save your playlist, name the playlist, then click Save. Playlist files are saved with the file extension .plf.
WinDVD™ Getting Help Sample Open Playlist dialog 3 Locate the playlist you wish to open, then click Open. The Playlist window appears. 4 Click Load List to open the saved playlists. 5 Browse to the playlist you want to open then click Open and WinDVD displays the playlist. Getting Help Click the Help button to open the WinDVD Help system. Exiting WinDVD Click the Close button, to exit WinDVD. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
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 the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End Task. Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working. If it does not, continue with step 4.
If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 6 235 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. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds.
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 243. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message.
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 237 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 239 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. 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor’s time. If two or more devices use the same IRQ, the processor does not know which device is asking for attention. This causes a hardware conflict.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 241 CAUTION: Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them. Disabling a device 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Administrative Tools. 2 Double-click the Computer Management icon.
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 drive, and other power-using functions.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5 243 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. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery).
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, the battery may have reached the end of its useful life. Try replacing it. The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does. If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery, it may not charge fully.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 245 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. Press any key to activate the screen.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 window. The Appearance tab of this window allows you to choose the colors for the screen. The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution. The built-in screen flickers.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 247 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.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ 6 Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 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.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 249 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 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. Silver-colored CD-ROMs are the most reliable, followed by gold-colored CD-ROM. Green-colored CDROMs are the least reliable.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 251 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 will not function properly with “debug” software installed. The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system. Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD. WinDVD: error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 253 Error message and additional information Resolution No audio subsystem could be found for playback. Check installation of the sound card drivers. There is a problem with the audio card or audio component within the system. The problem may be one of the following: The audio card is faulty. There is a problem with the audio driver. WinDVD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information Resolution An unexpected error has occurred. This is usually a rare, title-specific problem. This error is unclassified. Report the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. 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.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 255 Error message and additional information Resolution This DVD disc cannot be played in this region. Use DVD content from the appropriate region. If applicable on your system, refer to the Help file for how to change the Region Code. The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following: The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information Resolution This file appears to contain unsupported data. Please refer to the Supported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data. The drive or disc cannot be found. Check the DVD-ROM drive or DVD disc. Ensure the disc is a valid type (DVDVideo, Video CD, or audio CD). This may be caused by one of the following: No disc in the DVD-ROM drive. No DVD-ROM drive.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 257 PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you’re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See “Resolving a hardware conflict” on page 239.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Using PC Cards” on page 191 for how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. If another PCMCIA-equipped computer is available, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be defective.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 259 The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card. Remove the PC Card. If removing the PC Card doesn’t resolve the problem, try restarting the computer. If the computer still doesn’t work, contact the PC Card’s manufacturer. Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails. Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card: 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper. Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray. Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 261 Modem problems This section lists common modem problems: The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer’s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port. See “Determining the COM port” on page 178.
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy files to diskette, following the steps in “Saving your work” on page 93. ❖ Copy files to your network partition. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape.
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 263 Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Try the following before contacting Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program’s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions.
If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 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. ❖ Backup copies of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD-ROM. ❖ Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD-ROM. ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices 265 Toshiba’s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited 84-92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien, Austria Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux (Belgium) B.V. Excelsiorlaan 40 B-1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada Czech Republic CHG Toshiba, s.r.o.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Luxembourg Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V. Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK, Capelle a/d IJssel The Netherlands Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba de México S.A. Sierra Candela No.111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. CP 11000 Mexico, DF. 800-457-7777 (outside of the US) 949-859-4276 (within the US - this call may incur long distance charges) Morocco C.B.I.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.
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. 268 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Hot Keys Instant password security 269 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 pointing device or any key will make the display reappear. For information on setting, see “Activating the power-on password” on page 61. With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security.
Power usage mode 4 If you clicked Choose a screen saver, the Screen Saver tab has already been selected. If it isn’t selected, click the Screen Saver tab. 5 Click the On resume, password protected check box. 6 Click OK. Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery save modes.
Hot Keys Stand by mode 271 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 122. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Hibernation mode 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 117. 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
Hot Keys Display modes 273 Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options.
Display brightness 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 181 for instructions on setting up Bluetooth.) ❖ Wi-Fi enabled—This enables just the Wi-Fi module.
Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad 275 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad Fn + This hot key disables or enables the TouchPad or cPad. To use the TouchPad, see “For systems with TouchPad” on page 64. To use the cPad, see “For systems with cPad” on page 65. Sample disable and enable TouchPad or cPad windows 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.
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 276 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.
Your computer’s video modes 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. Table1 Video modes (VGA) NOTE: Not all video resolution modes are available on the internal LCD.
Video Modes Your computer’s video modes Character matrix (pels) LCD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency Vertical (Hz) 320 x 200 Pels 8x8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 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 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 60 13 VGA Grph 320 x 200 Pel
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 64K/64K
Video Modes Your computer’s video modes 281 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
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 2048
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 285 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 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 287 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. basic input/output system (BIOS) — See BIOS. baud rate — The speed at which a communication device, such as a printer or modem, transmits information.
Glossary 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 289 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 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 291 drag — To hold down the control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object. In the Windows® 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 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 293 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 Standby, Suspend. high-density diskette — A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of data. See also diskette.
Glossary 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 295 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. It contains the processor, memory, and other primary components. MS-DOS prompt — See system prompt. multimedia — A combination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a computer program or presentation.
Glossary 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.
Glossary R 297 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 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.
Glossary W V 299 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.
Index A AC adapter 56 AC power light 37, 56, 60 Accessories programs 165 adding memory 49 alarms low battery 135 Application Launcher adding programs 76 changing icons 78 deleting programs 79 Application Launcher button 68 audio CDs playing 98 audio features 188 avoiding injury 42 B battery alarms 135 changing 136 charge not lasting 244 charging 58, 131 conserving power 134 disposal 138 inserting 137 installing 136 light 37, 60, 133 Li-ion (lithium ion) 127 monitoring power 133 NiMH (nickel metal hydride)
Index control 64, 72 DVD-ROM drive eject 99 Internet 36 next track 35, 39, 100 play/pause 39 power 34 previous track 38, 39 primary and secondary control 66 primary control 35 secondary control 35 Start 142 stop 39 TOSHIBA Console 36, 92 C calculator 157 CD control buttons 100 CD player TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 105 Windows Media Player 105 CD Player control panel 105, 106 CD/DVD control buttons 35, 38, 98, 100 CD/DVDs caring for 108 inserting 103 playing 98 removing 107 viewing contents 107 CD-ROMs using 98 w
Index protection 41 running on battery power 127 setting up 46, 49 turning off 169 turning on 59 using at the office 177 warning resume failure message 236 work area 41 computing tips 87 connecting AC adapter 56 external monitor 177 external speakers 190 headphones 191 modem 109 monitor 54 power cable 57 television 54 to a network 110 USB-compatible keyboard 56 mouse 53 video projector 54 conserving battery power 134 control buttons 64, 72 cooling vents CPU 29 copying files 177 cPad 35 Application Lau
Index running slow 248 disk/disc activity light 38 diskette drive 95 can’t insert a diskette 248 can’t read a diskette 249 diskettes caring for 96 cleaning 96 copying files to 97 inserting and removing 96 display 35 doesn’t look normal/flickers 246 external monitor not working 247 external, adjusting 55 hot key 54 latch 59 LCD 35 properties 161 screen is blank 245 television, connecting 54 video projector, connecting 54 display panel opening 59 displaying folder information 175 disposing of used batteries
Index connecting 188 external monitor connecting 177 not working 247 external speakers 190 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 247 fax setting auto-receive 83 fax function enabling 83 setting up 83 files 143 backing up 87, 97 copying to diskette 97 printing 94 saving 87, 93 Fn key 35, 92 assigning functions 204 Fn-esse 203 assigning keys 204 change/remove key assignments 207 drag-and-drop 204 keyboard 203 starting 203 using keyboard or pointing device 205 viewing key assignments 206 folders 143 displaying
Index infrared remote controller 195 infrared port 28 transferring files 177 inserting CDs and DVDs 103 main battery 137 PC Cards 192 installing main battery 136 memory module 49 Internal/External mode 247 Internet 182 bookmarked site not found 238 button 36 chat rooms 184 connecting to 183 news groups 184 overview 182 slow connection 238 URL address not found 238 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 183 IR remote controller 195 IRQ (Interrupt Request) 240 J jacks headphone/S/PDIF 30 microphone 30 video/audio
Index microphone jack 30 Microsoft Internet Explorer 109 Microsoft Support Online Web site 238 Microsoft Windows XP 23, 140 minimizing 154 modem determining COM port 178 port 29, 110 problem solving 261 resetting port to default settings 178 upgrading 178 modem, using 109 modem/LAN cover 40 modes Hibernation 112 Stand by 113 video 277 monitor connecting 54, 177 not working 245 moving the computer 85 My Computer 144, 145 N network accessing 179 connecting to 110 New Connection Wizard 179 Network Setup
Index light 37 monitoring 133 on/off button 34 problem solving 243 Power Management 215 running on batteries 216 power off guidelines 84 power usage mode 134 powering down the computer 111 options 111 power-on password 61 precautions 45 presentations viewing on television set 186 previous track button 38, 39 primary control button 35, 64, 66 printer Add Printer Wizard 80 problem solving 260 printing a file 94 problem solving AC power 243 accessing disk drives 235 battery charge doesn’t last 244 can’t acces
Index printer 260 program not responding 233 program not working properly 248 screen does not look right/flickers 246 system resources 239 trouble prevention 261 URL address not found 238 using Startup options 237 warning resume failure 236 Windows won’t start 235 Windows XP not working 236 WinDVD error messages 252 programs closing 156 not running correctly 248 starting 93 Web browsers 183 properties 160 R recharging main battery 131 RTC battery 132 recording adjusting quality 189 sounds 188 Recover
Index 309 using 113 Shut down command 111 sound .
Index mouse connecting 53 using Bluetooth 181 cPad and control buttons 144 modem 109 PC Cards 191 SD cards 194 utilities Hotkey utility 207 Power Management 215 V video 277 video features exploring 185 video modes 277 table 278 video projector adjusting display 55 connecting 54 video/audio out jack 31 volume control dial 28 volume, adjusting 191 W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files recording 188 Web address 147, 184 Web browsers 183 Web sites 263 Support Online 238 Web sites,Toshiba 264 Wi-Fi wireless
Index video window, maximizing 228 wireless antenna indicator 33 on-off switch 33 wireless features Bluetooth 181 Wi-Fi 180 wireless networking 179 Wizards Add Printer 80 Network Setup 110 New Connection Wizard 179 World Wide Web 182 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.
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