Toshiba 1105 manual

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA C6621-1002M3 Satellite ® 1105 User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ InT ouch ® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 175 in this guide.[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Model: Satellite 1105 Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk- ReWritable (CD-R W), one of the mo st adv anced storage technologies av ailable. As with an y ne w technology , you must read and follow all set-u p and usage instr uctions in the app licable user guides and/or manuals[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ANY CRITICAL APPLICA TIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRI TICAL APPLICA TION, YO U , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONS IBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These lim its are de[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contact: T oshiba America Inform ation Syst ems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadi an ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following informat[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 company will gi ve you notice, in writi ng, to allow you to mak e any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If any o f your telephone equipment is not operating properly , you should immediately remov e it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the tele ph[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 aw are that compliance with the abov e conditions may not prev ent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coo rdinated by a representativ e designated by the s upplier . Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equi pm ent, or equipment malfunctions, may giv e the telec[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radi o standard b y the countries in Fig.1. Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1. DVD-ROM Safety Instructions The D VD-ROM dri ve employs a laser syst em. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual care[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the label and manufacturing information may v ary .) CA U T I O N : This appliance contains a laser system and is classified a s a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for y our future ref[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is cop yrighted by T oshiba America Information System s, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the co pyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prio r written permission of T oshiba. No patent liability is assumed, ho wev er , with respect to the use of the information contain[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite and Note worthy are re gistered tradem arks, SelectServ , FreedomW are , and SmartMedia are trade m arks, and InT ouch is a registered trademark of T oshi ba America Informat ion Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, W indows, DirectX, Acti ve Desktop, and DirectSh ow are registered tra[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 19 This guide .............................................................. 19 Safety icons ........................................................... 20 Other icons used .............................................. 21 Other document[...]

12 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 2: Getting Started ....................... ................. 33 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 33 Creating a computer -friendly environment ....... 33 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 34 Precautions ..................................................[...]

13 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Windows ® special keys .................................... 62 Overlay keys ..................................................... 62 Starting a program ................................................. 64 Saving your work ................................................... 64 Printing your work ..................[...]

14 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 4: Mobile Computin g .................. ................. 85 T oshiba’ s energy-saver design ............................... 85 Running the computer on battery power ............... 86 Power management ......................................... 86 Charging the battery .....................................[...]

15 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Lesson 8: Closing programs ............................... 113 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ............................... 114 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator .............. 114 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map ...... 115 Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver................. 117 Lesson 11: Setting t[...]

16 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Internet Ser vice Providers.............................. 140 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 140 Surfing the Internet ........................................ 141 Internet features ............................................. 141 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet ......................[...]

17 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Setting general properties .............................. 161 Setting audio properties ................................. 163 Setting display properties .............................. 164 Customizing the control panel ....................... 165 Using WinDVD Advanced Features ...................... 167 Zooming in..[...]

18 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Develop good computing habits .......................... 206 If you need further assistance .............................. 207 Before you call ............................................... 207 Contacting T oshiba ........................................ 208 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites .....................[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I ntroduction W elcome to the world of po werful and portable multimedia computers! W ith your new T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accompany you where ver you go. Y our computer comes with W indows ® XP Home already installed. This guide contains information about your operating system and how i[...]

20 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and ho w to turn it on. After that, seek out whatev er interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety instru ctions that must be observed in order to av oid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to you[...]

21 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highl ights technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon deno tes helpfu l hints and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates th e defini tion of a term used in the [...]

22 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba of fers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ TM w arranty programs. For more information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at toshiba.com . If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “I f Something Goes Wrong” on page 175 .[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Finding Y our W ay 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 ever ything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you recei[...]

24 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Front with the display closed The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. T o open the display panel, pr ess the display latch and raise the panel. The floppy drive allo ws you to insert flopp y disks in your computer . The volume contr ol lets you ad[...]

25 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Back The cooling v ent pre vents the computer’ s central processing unit (CPU) from ov erheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed. CAUTION: T o prevent possible overheatin g of the CPU, make sure you don’t block the cooling v ents. The DC IN is where you plug i n the [...]

26 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Netw ork port (RJ45 jack) provides access to a LAN via standard Ethernet ® network cab le. The modem port lets you use a stan dard RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem dir ectly to a standard telephone line. For more information, see “Connecting the modem to a phone line” on[...]

27 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two T ype I or T y pe II PC Cards, or one T ype III PC Card. See “Using PC Cards” on page 148 for more information. The cooling v ent pre vents the computer’ s central processing unit (CPU) from ov erheating so that it can continue to perfo[...]

28 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Front with the display open The computer ’ s screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear , s harp images. The power b utton turns the computer on and off. If you hold the po wer button do wn for four seconds, it will reset the computer . The 85-key ke[...]

29 Finding Y our Way Around F ront with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The T ouchPad TM enables you to mo ve the cursor with the stroke of a f inger . The primary and secondary b uttons below the T ouchPad act like the b u ttons on a mouse, with primary and secondary functions. The front panel p rovides a palm r est to assist you in maintai[...]

30 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 System indicator panel The DC IN indicator flashes when the computer is connected to an external po wer source. The hard disk dri ve indicator flashes while the hard disk driv e is being accessed. The disc/disk acti vity indicator flashes when the diskette driv e or the[...]

31 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The numeric mode light glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay k ey types the white number printed on the k ey instead of typing the lett er printed on the top of the ke y . For more information, see “Using the numeric k eypad ov erlay” on pag[...]

32 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery pack contains the battery . For information about replacing the battery , see “Changing the main battery” on page 92 . The battery r elease latch secures the battery cov er to the computer , prev enting the cov er from dislodging from the computer case.[...]

33 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w o rking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your n otebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating [...]

34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (oth er 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 v ents or heaters[...]

35 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you are using an e xternal monitor , the top of the display should b e no higher than e ye lev el. ❖ 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 r[...]

36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lo wer curv e of your spine. If necessary , use a cushion to provi de extra back support. Lo wer-back-support cushions are a v ailable at many of fice supply stores. ❖ Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips, a[...]

37 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W ork habits The key to a voiding discomfort or injury from strain is to v ary your acti vities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your working day . Findin g ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and impro ve your ef ficiency . ❖ T ake frequent breaks to chan[...]

38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Some PC Cards can become ho t with prolonged u se. If two cards are installed, both can become hot e ven if only one is being use d. Overheating of a PC Card ca n result in errors or instability in its operation. Be careful when you remov e a PC Card that has been used for a lon[...]

39 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all set up steps up to “Setting up your software” on page 39 b efore adding external o r internal components to your co mputer . These compone nts include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer , memory , an[...]

40 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Skip to e x it the process or Next to continue. NOTE: T o register online, your computer’ s modem must be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. A windo w will display asking if you wish to register with T o shiba and Microsoft. 5 Click Ye s to register , or No to exit [...]

41 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Completing installation Upon complet ion, you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer . Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, T oshib a recommends setting up your software f irst. See “Setting up your software” on page 39 . Before startin[...]

42 Getting Started Connecting the A C adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the AC adapter The A C adapter enables you to power the computer from an A C outlet and to charge the computer’ s batteries. The A C po wer light on the computer glows when the de vice is plugged in. P ower cable and A C adapter DANGER: Damaged power cab les can cause [...]

43 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN jack on the back of the computer . T o locate the DC-IN jack, see “Back” on page 25 . 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. The A C power and battery lights glo w . CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your co[...]

44 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Press the display latch and lift the display panel . Opening the display pa nel CAUTION: T o avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily . Never lift or move th[...]

45 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The A C power indicator flashes when the computer is connected to an external po wer source. The battery light: ❖ Glo ws amber while the battery is being char ged. ❖ Glo ws green when the ba ttery is fully char ged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to[...]

46 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o move it to the left side, slide your f inger from right to left. NOTE: Because the T ouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen ofte n means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the preferred[...]

47 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab . The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab view windo w appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev er is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse P roperties windo w closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware windo w . 9 Close th[...]

48 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Additional memory comes in 12 8 MB and 256 MB modules. There are two memory slots. Y our system may hav e both slots occupied. CAUTION: If you use the computer for a long time , the memor y modules will become hot. If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperat[...]

49 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Base of a Satellite 1105 computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriv er , unscrew the two scre ws that secure the expansion memory slot cov er , then remov e the memory slot cov er . 5 Put the screws and the co ver in a safe place so that you can retriev e t[...]

50 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Gently put the memory module connector do wn at an angle and press do wn until the clips snap into place. Do not force the module into position. The memory module should be le vel when secured in place. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connecto[...]

51 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a memor y module 1 Follo w steps 1 through 5 in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 47 . 2 Gently push the memory lo cks outward until the memory module pops up. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to pull i[...]

52 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a printer NOTE: Read the documentation that came with your printer . Follow the manufacturer’ s instructio ns when connecting a local printer . NOTE: Y ou must supply the proper printer cable. If one did not come with your printer , you may purchase one fr[...]

53 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve A C outlet. T o connect a parallel printer: CAUTION: Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is on may damage the prin ter , the computer , or both. 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the[...]

54 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and F axe s window 3 Click Add Printer . The Add Printer W izard starts. Sample Add Printer W izard[...]

55 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the operating system recognizes it automatic ally . Y ou can ignore the remainder of this section. See your printer manual. 5 If the printer you[...]

56 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 11 Click Next . The operating system prompts you to print a test page. 12 If your printer is connected and turned on, click Next. T o complete the setup proced ure without printing a test page, click No , then click Next . 13 Click Finish . Y ou are now ready to print. Depending on [...]

57 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information, see “Po wering do wn the comp uter” on page 76 . Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and moving your computer , and explains ho w to fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of your computer’ s battery , see “Run[...]

58 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a computer lock Y ou m ay want to secure your computer to a he avy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional POR T -Note worthy ® computer lock cable. PORT -Noteworthy ® computer loc k cable T o secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable throu[...]

59 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 3 Learning t he Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sa ve it to the disk. Y ou will lose all unsa ved work, if, for e xample, a system[...]

60 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your files to diskettes **(or other removable storage media)** o n a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha ve a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error [...]

61 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Character keys T y ping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a type writer , except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space chara cter instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase[...]

62 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows ® special keys W indows ® special ke ys The keyboard provides two ke y s that ha ve special functions in the operating system: ❖ The W indows ® logo k ey opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application k ey has the same function as the secondary T ouchPad control b utton (or s[...]

63 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the numeric keypad overlay T o turn on the numeric k eypa d ov erlay , press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on. Y ou can still use the ov erlay ke ys to type alphabetic characters while the n[...]

64 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o turn off the cursor control o verlay , hold down the Fn ke y and press F10 again. The cursor co ntrol mode light on th e ke yboard indicator panel goes out. Starting a program The easies t way to st art a progra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in format[...]

65 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 To s a v e : ❖ A f ile you are updating, open the program’ s File menu and click Sa ve . ❖ A ne w file, choose Sa ve As from the File menu, ty pe a name for the file, and click OK . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the F[...]

66 Learning the Basics Using disk ettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using diskettes The 3.5-inch diskette dr i ve, lets you use either double-d ensity (720 KB) or high-density (1.44 MB) disk ettes for data transfer and storage. Diskette drive The disc/disk acti vity indicator flashes when the diskette dri ve is in us e. See “System indicator p anel” [...]

67 Learning the Basics Bac k ing up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Ne ver touch the magnetic surf ace of a disket te. Fingerprints can pre vent the dri ve from reading the data stored on a diskette. ❖ Ne ver twist or bend a disk ette. ❖ K e ep diskettes at room temp erature and av oid exposing them to direct sunlight. Otherwise data may [...]

68 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click the icon for the disk ette dri ve (3 1/2 floppy [A:]). HINT : Y ou can a lso back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file (or files) you want to backup with the secondar y button, then pointing to Send T o and clic king 3 1/2 Flopp y (A:) . Using your DVD drive Y our co[...]

69 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM drive components Y our D VD-ROM dri ve may look like this: Sample D VD-ROM drive CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in-use indicator light is gl owing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. The eject b utton requires po wer [...]

70 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume co uld damage your ears. T o turn the volume down, use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, En te[...]

71 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a disc CAUTION: Be careful not to t o uch 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 th e disc onto the spindle until it locks into place. P o sitioning [...]

72 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing an audio CD W ith the computer turned on, insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . The W indows Media TM Player opens and the CD begins to play . T o access the Windo ws Media TM Player , you ca n open it through the Start menu or double-click the icon on the desktop. Th[...]

73 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indows Media TM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play /Pause b utton on the CD Player control panel. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop but ton. Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter de [...]

74 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Remov e the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protectiv e cover . CAUTION: If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray , wait for the disc to stop before removing it. 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indica ting t[...]

75 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o clean a disc, wipe it from the center outwards (not in a circle) with a clean, dry cloth. If necessary , moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alco hol). Le t the disc dry completely before inserting it in the driv e. Setting up fo[...]

76 Learning the Basics P owerin g down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a netw ork remotely , using the b uilt-in modem and a dial -up connection. For specif ic information about connecting to the local area network (LAN) or wide area netwo rk (W AN), consult your n etwork ad[...]

77 Learning the Basics P o wering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urn Off command The T urn Off command shuts the computer do wn completely . When you st art up agai n, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating s ystem. Y ou mu st open any programs and files yo u want to u se. Factors when choosi ng T urn Off: ❖ No po wer is[...]

78 Learning the Basics P owerin g down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mo de uses a little more time and battery po wer than restarting from Standby be cause information is being retrie ved from the hard disk instead of memory . ❖ When starting up again, the co mputer returns to the state in which you left it, i[...]

79 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using T urn Off Follo w these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click Start , select T urn off computer . The T urn off computer dialog box appe ars. Sample T urn off computer dialog box 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The computer shuts do wn completely . T urning off more quickly Y ou can also [...]

80 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When I press the po wer button on my computer Set this option to Pow e r Of f to have the computer shut do wn when you press the po wer button. Sample T oshiba P ower Management Advanced ta b 4 Click A pply . 5 Click OK , then close the Control P anel. Starting again after T urn Off[...]

81 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer dialog box 3 Click Hibernat e. The compute r sa ves the mode of the system, including all open programs and f iles, to the hard disk, and then po wers do wn completely . Going into Hibernation mode more quickly Y ou can also put the computer into Hibernation mo[...]

82 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba P ower Management Advanced tab 4 Click A pply . 5 Click OK , then close the Control P anel. Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the po wer button. The co mputer returns to the screen you were using. If you put [...]

83 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Standby . Sample T urn off computer dialog box The computer sa ves the status of all open programs and f iles to memory , turns off the displ a y , and goes into a lo w-powe r mode. The on/off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Standby mode. NOTE: If you power down using the[...]

84 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esou r ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Perf ormance and Maintenance icon, and then click the T oshiba Po wer Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab . 4 Select Standby for the options you w ant. When I press the po wer button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mo de when[...]

85 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspec t s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer standby mode when it is not being used, thereb y conserving ener gy and saving mone y in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its [...]

86 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Running the computer on batter y power The computer contains a remov able Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) high-capacity battery th at provides po we r when you are away from an A C outlet. Y ou can recharge it many times. Battery Notice T o ensure that the battery maintains[...]

87 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CAUTION: Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not com pletely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration . For assistance with setup changes, contact T oshib a’ s InT ouch Cen[...]

88 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Leav e the po wer connected, and the battery should begin charging after a fe w minutes. HINT : Once the batter y is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on batter y power until the batter y discharges completely . Doing this extends batter y life an d helps en[...]

89 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Does not glo w if the ex ternal po wer source is disconnected or if the batte ry is completely discharged Determining remaining batter y power NOTE: Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining batter y power . The computer needs [...]

90 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drai ns the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequ ently if you are working in temperatures b elow 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining batter y charge based on your current rate of power use and oth[...]

91 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs lo w you can : ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery . ❖ Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a c har ged spare. ❖ Sa ve your w o rk and turn of f the com[...]

92 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba P o wer Management Alarm tab Changing the main batter y When your battery p o wer is running lo w , you hav e two options—connect the computer to an A C power source or install a charged battery . CAUTION: When handling a batter y , be carefu l not to drop it or s[...]

93 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Push and hold the battery rele ase latch, then firmly pull the battery pack to ward yourself. WARNING: If the battery is leaking or its cas e is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, an d discard it immediately following the advice in “Disposing of used batte ries [...]

94 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Re verse Polarity should be a v oided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so th at it cannot be installed in rev erse polarity . ❖ Charge the battery pack only in the computer . ❖ When you install the battery pack , you should hear a click when it is insert[...]

95 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you ha ve e xtra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an e xtended period, more than one month, remo ve the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the A C adaptor wh en the battery is fully charged. Ov ercharging mak es the battery hot [...]

96 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 33 , also apply while trav eling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust. ❖ Always trav el with the computer in a carrying cas[...]

97 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indo ws ® XP operati ng system by guidi ng you through a fe w basic tasks. If you ha ve used a W indo ws ® operating system before, you will find the W indows ® XP operating sy stem f amiliar . Whether you ha ve used a W indows ® [...]

98 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad fo r e verything you can do in the W indows ® XP operati ng system. Y ou use its features t o start programs, f ind documents, set up sy stem components, and perform most ot[...]

99 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can create a ne w desktop icon for any folder , f ile, or program b y dragging the element’ s icon from its location in a windo w to the desktop area. The icons initially displayed on your system de sktop include: T oshiba Great Soft[...]

100 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on starting p rograms, see “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 107 . T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appears[...]

101 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad an d contr ol buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our of fice may ha ve more than one file cabinet, just as your computer may ha ve more than one disk driv e. Computers can be connected together to form a network , so that programs, documents an d other dat[...]

102 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and control b uttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 W ith the pointer in an empty area of the desktop, click the secondary b u tton (the righ t-hand b utton) to open the desktop shortc ut menu. As the name implies, shor tcut menus pro vide quick access to many [...]

103 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad an d contr ol buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NOTE: If the taskbar is locked, you need to unlock it. T o unlock the taskbar , place the cursor on the taskbar and click the secondar y button. Uncheck “ Lock the T askbar . ” 7 Click an empty area of the[...]

104 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a W e b page from a window and from the taskbar . The lesson assumes you hav e an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Opening a Web page from a [...]

105 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr ea ting a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you ho w to create a text file without ha ving to f irst open a program. 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button. The operating system di[...]

106 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice that when the docume nt opens, th ere is a ne w button on the taskbar that reads My New Doc- Notepad (the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but, if you point to the na me, the complete name is visible). By display i[...]

107 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop. 5 Click the document icon and drag it to ward your New Folder icon. Position the document i con ov er the New Folder icon until it changes color , then release the primary b[...]

108 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting p r ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample P aint window 3 T o open the second program, click Start , then click All Programs . 4 Point to Accessories , then click Wi nd ow s Ex p l ore r . The operating system opens W indows Explorer , which provides access to all your comput[...]

109 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Explor er window Notice the taskbar no w has two b uttons on it—one for Paint and one for W indo ws Explorer . 5 Click the Pai nt button on the taskbar . The operating system disp lays the Paint pro[...]

110 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This lesson introduces se veral wa ys to adjust the size, shape, and position of windo ws open on the desktop. Using the taskbar If you ha ve applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by point ing to th[...]

111 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Maximize bu tton in the top-right corner of the Paint wi ndow . The P aint windo w expands to f ill the screen, hiding e verything e xcept the taskbar . Notice that the Maximize button has changed. It is [...]

112 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 No w that the windo ws are side by side, you can see ho w you could refer to one windo w while working in the other . Resizing and mo ving windo ws allows yo u to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs. Ex periment [...]

113 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 8: Closing programs Once you are f inished working with a document or program, it is a good idea to close it . While you can run se veral programs at the same time, ha ving a large nu mber of programs and docu ments open simultan eously [...]

114 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcu ts to your desk top, you can open p rograms or files with the click of a button. Y ou will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs y ou use most frequently . This lesson explains ho w [...]

115 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Ty p e Calculator and click Fin ish . The operating system displa ys the new shortcut on your desktop. Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’ t kno w the name and location of the program file. 1 Click Start[...]

116 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Searc h Results dialog box HINT : Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 3 Ty p e char in the All or part of the f ile name: te xt box, and then click Search . The operating system display s a list of all the files[...]

117 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Clicking a shortcut icon op en s the program or folder immediately . Y ou ca n 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 docume [...]

118 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system open s the Display Properties dialog box. Sample Display Pr o perties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Sa ver tab . 4 Click the arro w beside the current option to open the screen sav er list box. 5 Scroll through th[...]

119 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting th e date and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The next lesson e xplains how to set tw o other properties—the date and time. Lesson 11: Setting the date and time Y ou initially set the computer’ s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and [...]

120 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click the Tim e z on e tab, then the drop-do wn list box and set your time zone. 5 Click OK . There is a third tab, Internet T ime, which when selected allo ws you to ha ve W indo ws ® XP automatically synchronize your time[...]

121 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Recycle Bin op en on the desktop 4 T o completely remov e an obje ct, select it, and then click File , Delete . The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. Later on—in your real work, not in this tutorial?[...]

122 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o delete e verything from the Recycle Bin at once, choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. Click Ye s to confirm that you are sure. HINT : Empty the Recycle Bin periodically . Even thoug h an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it sti[...]

123 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system guides yo u through the p rocess of storing your system settings for fu ture use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time. Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This lesson [...]

124 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The left side of the screen contains the inde x. The text box above the inde x, wh ere the cursor is flashing, le ts you type in a topic you want to find in the index. 3 Ty p e pictures in the T ype in the keyword to f ind : text bo[...]

125 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 program to look at it while y ou read about the p rogram in the Help topic. Using the online tours and tutorials Whether you are n e w to computers or yo u ha ve some experience, the W indows ® XP T ours and T utorials collection is[...]

126 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: T urning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 15: T urning off your computer It is v ery important that you let the W indo ws ® XP operating system shut do wn your computer . As it shuts do wn, the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that ev erythi ng [...]

127 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer . Windows ® XP special features The Wi n d o w s ® XP operating system of fers you se veral ne w features and enhancements, including: ❖ Ne w system file protection ❖ A system restore function, a llowing you [...]

128 Exploring Y o ur Options P e rsonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Personalizing your desktop Y our desktop is your virtual wo rkspace. This section explains ho w to customize its features for the way you like to work. Y ou can customize the follo wing aspects of the desktop: ❖ T as kbar—which resources to display for quick access [...]

129 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bringing the world to your desktop W ith the W indows ® XP operating system you can set up your desktop with complete W orld W ide W eb integration at a single click. T urning on the Web content interface The first step to bring acti ve content to your desktop i s to tu[...]

130 Exploring Y o ur Options P e rsonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 T o browse the Gallery for more components to add, click V isit Gallery . In order to bro wse, an activ e Internet connection must be established. 8 T o select some other W eb si te, type the ad dress of the W eb site you want or click Browse t o locate it. Y ou can c[...]

131 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The My Computer window appears. 2 Select the To o l s menu, then click Folder Options . The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample F older Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options. 4 Click A pply , then OK . Personalizing individual windows Just as you can dis[...]

132 Exploring Y o ur Options P e rsonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or more cu stomizable toolbars at the top of a windo w . As you browse, the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the windo w and automatically displays the ap propriate toolbar butt ons and menus.[...]

133 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The elemen ts you can ad d to the top of t he window are: Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then click the name of the toolbar yo u want to display . T[...]

134 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Open the folder you want to vie w as a W eb page . 3 In the To o l s menu, s elect Folder Options. 4 In the T asks section, click the button for Show common tasks in f olders . 5 Click Ap pl y , t h en OK . Sample Contr ol P anel window as a W eb pag e The addit[...]

135 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the tele phone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your comp uter) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A bro wser or communica tion[...]

136 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 T o verify that the modem is set up properly , double-click the COM port to which your modem is connected. The Modem AMR Properties box appears. 8 In the device status area, th e computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly . 9 If the modem isn[...]

137 Exploring Y ou r Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Set up a home or small off i ce network ❖ Set up an adv anced connection 5 Click Next and follo w the directions on the screen. The computer connects to the network. Exchanging data with another computer T o transfer a large amo unt of information between[...]

138 Exploring Y o ur Options Connecting to the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Getting help transferring files 1 Click Start , then Help and Support . The Help and Support window appears. 2 Click the Index button. 3 In the dialog box, typ e direct cable connections . 4 Follo w the online guide instructions. Connecting to the Internet T o connect to [...]

139 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a modem If you’ re using a mode m, you connect the mode m to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports. The def ault setting for the modem is COM3. If you are ha ving trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to dete rmine the current COM[...]

140 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W orld Wide Web The W o rld W ide W eb (or ‘W eb’) is a subset of the Internet — a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a specif ic Internet protocol called Hyperte xt Transfer Proto[...]

141 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb browser displays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W eb site home page. T o visit a desired W eb site, type in the W eb address. The W eb address,[...]

142 Exploring Y o ur Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Internet ne ws groups A ne ws group is similar to a chat room, but instead of using a dedicated site to co n verse a bout a spec ialized subject with others in real-time, it uses a W eb site as a clearinghouse where all the message s are placed, like a gigantic bullet[...]

143 Exploring Y ou r Options Exploring video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display settings hot key Using the Fn + F5 keys, y ou can set your system’ s display to vie w DVD mo vies or presentations on an external d e vice. In this instance, there is an alternativ e way in which you can manually set the display for external vie wing. 1 Right-cli[...]

144 Exploring Y o ur Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to reco rd sounds using an external microphon e. Y ou can play .wa v sound f iles or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, h eadphones or external speakers. Recording sounds Y ou can make audio recordings and sav e th[...]

145 Exploring Y ou r Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton and speak no rmally into the microphone. NOTE: Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you ha ve f inished recording, click the Stop b utton. 5 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 6 T [...]

146 Exploring Y o ur Options Connecting a monitor , ke yboar d and mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . Y our new settings tak e effe ct the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headp[...]

147 Exploring Y ou r Options Changing the display pr operties setting 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the display properties setting 1 Right-click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties . The Display Properties dialog bo x appears. Sample Display Pr o perties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab . 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar to ward Le[...]

148 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’ s capabilities and usefulness. Y ou can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer . Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Interna tional Association) standard. Y our computer has two stacked PC Card slo[...]

149 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o insert a PC Card: 1 T urn of f the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . After the Safe to Remove Hardw are message appears, it is safe to remov e the PC Card. 2 Align the card connectors w[...]

150 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping One of the great things abou t PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with anothe r while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping. ” Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at an y time, to av oid data loss ne ver remo ve a card whi[...]

151 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 7 WinDVD W inD VD is a software progra m for playing back CDs, V ide oCDs and D VDs. This chapte r explains ho w to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power . For systems with a D VD-R OM dri ve, you can use InterV ideo[...]

152 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 WARNI NG: Before playing a DVD, turn down the volume. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage yo ur ears. See “Using the control panel playback button s” on page 155 to locate the volume control buttons. Insert a D VD into the driv e, follo wing the instructions in “Inserting a disc” on[...]

153 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the WinDVD toolbar The W inD VD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom. If the toolbar or status bar do es not appear , you can display them by following the instructions in “Setting general prop erties” on page 161 . The toolbar contains basic DVD playback contro[...]

154 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the WinDVD control panel The W inDVD control panel rese mbles the control panel of a standard home D VD player . TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’ s hardware config uration, some of the control p anel feature[...]

155 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 From the W inDVD control panel, you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded control s button . The expanded control panel contains se veral advanced features. See “Using W inD VD Adv anced Features” on page 167 for an explanation of these features. Using the control panel playba[...]

156 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Clic k this T o do this Or use ke yboard shortcut Repeat — repeat the current chapter , if the D VD contains chapters. Otherwise this b ut- ton repeats the D VD from the begin ning. When the repeat button is acti vated, the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the control panel [...]

157 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fa st backward — move quickly backw a rd through the D VD content. When you reach the desired location, click the play b utton to resume playing the D VD. R Pre vious — move to th e beginning of the previous chapter and resume playing the D VD. PgUp Next — mov e to the next chapter and resume pla[...]

158 WinDVD Using playl ists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Maximizing the video window T o close the W inDVD control panel and expand the video windo w to fi ll the screen, click the Maximize b utton. T o display the control panel agai n, double-click anywhere in the video window . Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the [...]

159 WinDVD Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating playlists 1 On the W inD VD control panel, click the playlist button. The Playlist windo w appears. Sample Playlist window 2 Click the File b utton in the lo wer left corner of the windo w , to indicate that you are creating a playlist of indi vidual f iles. 3 In the left display select th e[...]

160 WinDVD Customizing W inDVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 When you ha ve finished creating your playlist, click Sa ve Playlist to sav e it. Y ou do not assign a name to the sav ed playlist, as you can only sav e one playlist at a time. After saving the playlist, a confirmation dialog box appears. 6 Click OK to close the confirmatio n dialog box, then [...]

161 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 On the W inD VD control panel, click the Properties button. W inD VD displays the Properties d ialog box, wi th the General tab on top. Sample Pr operties dialog box with the General tab on top Setting general properties Yo u u s e t h e General tab to select the region code, the dri ve letter[...]

162 WinDVD Customizing W inDVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NOTE: Most DVD-ROM drives let you change the region code, usually between one and five times. Once a drive has reached the limit, the region code cannot be changed again. Pay careful attention to the Remaining times until permanent box on the General properties tab. 1 T o change the region code, [...]

163 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting audio properties NOTE: The DVD author determin es w hich features the DVD supports. When playing a DVD, some of the c ontrol panel features may be unavailable. Unsupported features appear gray , and you cannot select them. 1 In the Properties dialog box, click th e A udio tab . The Audio[...]

164 WinDVD Customizing W inDVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ No vocal does not output v ocals to any speaker . ❖ Left vocal outputs v ocals to left speakers only . ❖ Right vocal outputs v ocals to right speakers only . ❖ Both outputs vocals to both left and right speakers. 4 In the Dolby Pr o Logic box, select the Always enab le check box to enab[...]

165 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select the OSD (On Screen Display) check box to enable OSD. Otherwise, clear the check box. 5 Click OK to sa ve the settings. Customizing the control panel Y ou can customize the appearanc e of your W inD VD TM 2000 player’ s control panel. T o conf igure the cont rol panel’ s appearance: [...]

166 WinDVD Customizing W inDVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Y ou can select a new con trol panel background colo r , or select Wi n DVD to display the control panel in a dif ferent format. Sample new W in D VD contr ol panel appearance Y ou can also select About to display copyright and v ersion information.[...]

167 WinDVD Using W i nD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using WinDVD Advanced Features TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’ s hardware configuration, s ome of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features app e[...]

168 WinDVD Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use this T o do this Or use ke yboard shortcut Playback speed — control the speed at which the D VD plays. Mov e the slider to the left to slo w the play- back speed or move it to the right to play the D VD faster . Placing the slider in the cen- ter plays the D VD at normal spee[...]

169 WinDVD Using W i nD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Numeric keypad — use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number . After you hav e entere d a chapter number , click the check mark button on the right of the middle ro w on the numeric ke ypad to begin play - ing that chapter . Y ou can clear an entry by cl[...]

170 WinDVD Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter bu tton — displays a list of all the chapters in the current D VD. Select the chapter you want to play , or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter num- ber . C Titl e b utton — Dis- plays a list of all the titles on the current D VD. Click the title you want to pla[...]

171 WinDVD Using W i nD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Subtitles — displays a list of all the a v ail- able language subti- tles. This button is enabled only for D VD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes. Select the desired lan- guage, or select Default to display subtitles in the D VD’[...]

172 WinDVD Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zooming in Y ou ca n zoom in on an are a of the W inD VD vide o window to get a closer look. 1 Click the Zoom button, located in the upper -left corner of the directional button panel. 2 Position the cursor over the top-l eft corner of the area you want to vi ew in close up. 3 Hold[...]

173 WinDVD Using W i nD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Release the primary button. W inD VD automatically fills the windo w with the selected area. Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the W inD VD video window , you can mov e the zoom window location using the pan feature. 1 W ith the video windo w in zoom mode, click the p[...]

174 WinDVD Launching an Internet br owser fr om W i nD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The adjustment dialog box pro vides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness. It also provides tw o color control sliders. Mov e the Color control 1 sl ider to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow colo r v alues . Mov e the slider to [...]

175 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 8 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your notebook computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your de aler or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e many problems by yourself. It cov ers the problems y[...]

176 If Someth ing Goes W rong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o close a program that has stopped respo nding in the Wi n d o w s ® XP operating system: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultaneously . 2 The W indows T ask Manager appears. 3 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its na[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W indows T ask Manage r Shutdown menu, T urn Of f option The compute r shuts do wn. Y our program perf orms an illegal operation. If you receiv e the message, “ Y our program has performed an illegal operation, ” you should record the details of the message and consult the softw are manufacturer[...]

178 If Someth ing Goes W rong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer . Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when yo u turn on the po wer . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adapter and power cable[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no disk ette in the diskette dri ve. If there is one, remove it and press any ke y to continue. If pressing any ke y does not work, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to restart [...]

180 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Press F8 when your computer starts. The W indows ® Adv anced Options menu disp lays these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Network ing) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Loggi ng ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good [...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 other mistake makes it impossible for your bro wser to locate the site. My bro wser can’t find a site I bookmark ed. The W orld W ide W eb is con stantly changing. A site you bookmarked yesterday may n ot be a v ailable today or its server may be do wn for temporary [...]

182 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Fixing a hardwar e problem or oth er appropriate link . 4 Choose from specific topi cs and follo w the steps. If there is still a problem, the op erating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is. A plan of action The smooth opera[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the W indows ® XP operating syst em, a void ing hardware conflicts is easy . Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/ output system) and the opera ting system to automatically assign resources [...]

184 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a wa y to check and change the configuration of a de vice. CAUTION: Changing the default settings usin g Device Manager can cause other conflic ts that make one o r more devices unusable. Device Manager is [...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a w ay to view the properties of a de vice. Properties include the name of the manufacturer , the type of de vice, the driv ers installed, and the system resources assigned to the de vice. T o check a device’ s prope[...]

186 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Memory card problems Incorrectly connected o r faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be de vi ce-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 T urn of f the computer via the Start menu. 2 Remov e the memory module. 3 Reinstall the memory module[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the A C power li ght still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is w orking properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The A C adapter and power cabl e work corr ectly , but the battery will not charge. The battery doesn’ t charge while the compute[...]

188 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on maxi mizing battery po wer , see “Charging the battery” on page 8 7 . Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happen s, the problem may be related to the keyboard i tself. The keyboard pr oduces unexpected cha[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are using the b uilt-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor . T o do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (o nce). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simu ltaneously again to return the display priority to[...]

190 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A message tells y ou that ther e is a pr oblem with your display settings and that the ad apter type is incorrect or the current settings do not w ork with your hard ware. Reduce the size of the color pale tte to one that is supported by the computer’ s in ternal d[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri ve you want to ch eck. The dri ve’ s properties box appears. 3 Click on Properties . 4 Click the To o l s tab . 5 Click the Check now bu tton. The Check Disk box appears (for examp[...]

192 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A diskette will not go into the exter nal diskette driv e. Y ou may alrea dy hav e a diskette in the driv e. Ma ke sure the dri ve is em pty . Y ou ma y be inserting the disk ette incorrectly . Hold the diskette wit h the hub side faci ng do wn, and insert it so that[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty . If necessary , wipe it with a clean cloth di pped in water or a neutral cleaner . Replace the disc in the tray . Make sure it is lying flat, label side uppermost. Press the disc do wn until it locks on the spindle. Clos e t[...]

194 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 may impact the playback performance of the W inDVD player . WinD VD controls ar e disabled. Controls may be grayed ou t by command s on the D VD. For example, it is common for DVD mo vie titles to disable fast- forward and re wind during the le gal notices at the beg[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 for example, b y installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance. Some so ftware changes may also impact playback performance (for example, do wnloading new dri vers from the W eb). Before installing a ne w hardware o r software comp onent on your system[...]

196 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 WinDVD problems: Content issues Movies exhibit poor perf ormance of “Director's Commentary” or other si milar optional content versions. Some movi es may e xhibit poor performance of these features. In particular , the video portion of the mo vie may become [...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 WinDVD: Error messages This table offers descr iptio ns and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using W inD VD. Err or message and additional information Resolution The disc in the D VD-ROM dri ve is not a valid disc type. V alid disc types are D VD- V [...]

198 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W inD VD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations. The screen size exceeds the allo wable display limit. There are not enough sys- tem resources to play the D VD at the selected setting. Alter the display settings to reduce the resolution or n[...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 There is a problem with the copy protection system within the D VD-R OM dri ve. Playback cann ot con- tinue. The D VD-R OM dri ve failed to authenticate (authorize playback of) the D VD disc. There may be a problem with the D VD- RO M d r i v e . T ry to play another d[...]

200 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Permission to play is denied. Please check the Parental Control setting. The Parent al Control set- ting of W inD VD is lower than the Parental Control le vel of the content being played. P layback of th e D VD disc is not authorized. Change the Parental Con- trol le[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound from the computer . Adjust the v o lume control. If you are using external headphones or speak ers, check that they are securely connected to your comp uter . The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is feedba[...]

202 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other cards must be set up before you c an use them. Use the Wi n d o w s ® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) W izard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft ® documentation for more information, or refer to the do cumentation that came with the PC Card. Some card manufactur[...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary b utton, then click Properti es . The System Propert ies dialog box appe ars. 3 Click the Hardwar e tab . 4 Click the Device Manager button. 5 Double-click the category li sted as PCMCIA adapter . The operating system display[...]

204 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 T urn of f the computer . 3 Connect the A C adapter and power cable. 4 K e ep the computer plugged in for about three hours with the po wer turned off. The problem may also be caused b y a conflict wi th any additional memory in your system. Removing a malfunctioni[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou may hav e connected the prin ter while the computer is on. Disable Standby mode, turn of f the computer, and turn of f the printer . T urn the printer back on , mak e sure it is on line, then turn the computer back on. T ry prin ting another file. For e x ample, y[...]

206 If Someth ing Goes W rong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The modem is on, set up pr operly and still will not transmit or recei ve data. Make sure the lin e has a dial tone. Co nnect a telephone handset to the line to check this. The other system may be b usy or of f line. Try makin g a test transmission to someone else. De[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Read the user’ s guides. It’ s v ery dif ficult t o provide a f a il-safe set of steps you can follo w e very time you e xperience a problem with the computer . Y our ability to solve problems will improv e as you learn about ho w the computer and its software work[...]

208 If Someth ing Goes W rong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For the number of a T oshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and su spect that the problem is hardware-related, T oshiba offers a v a riety of resources to help you. 1 Start with accessing T oshib[...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and product information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Europe www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm Japan http://servicio.toshiba.co[...]

210 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices Au s t r a l i a T oshiba (Australia) Pty . Limited 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Au s t r i a T oshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 W ien, Austria Belgium T oshiba Information Systems Benelux (Belgium)[...]

211 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide offices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s.r .l. V iale Certosa 138, 20156 Milano Italy Jap an T oshiba Corp oration, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, T okyo, 105-8001 Japan Luxembourg T oshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V . Riv ium Boule vard 41 2909 LK, Capelle a/d I[...]

212 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sloveni a Inea d.o.o. Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Sl oven ia Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväe [...]

213 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys tha t, w hen pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the ke y indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. Instant password security Fn + This hot k ey b lanks the display . T o resume working, if you hav[...]

214 Hot Keys Sound 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sound Fn + This hot k ey c ycles through the dif ferent alarm volume le vels. The alarm volume opti ons are: Of f, Low , Medium, and High. Of f is always first. Display modes Fn + This hot k ey c ycles through the po wer-on display mode options. The display mode o ptions are: Built-in display panel only , Bu[...]

215 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typica l A C powe r cable connec tors for v arious parts of the wor ld . USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS app[...]

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217 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features de fined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo w ing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R O M compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact d[...]

218 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory modul e DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M digital versatile (or video) disc read -only memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR O M erasable programmable read-only memory[...]

219 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 PCMCIA Personal Computer Mem ory Card Inter national Association RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapt[...]

220 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of power usually supplied to residential and commerci al wall outlets. A C reverses its direction at regular interv als. Compare direct curr ent (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applicatio ns include word processors[...]

221 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 bus — A n electrical circuit that co nnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer , such as the video adapter , disk drives, and ports. It is the pathw ay through which data flows from one de vice to another . See also bus speed , fr ontside bus . bus speed — The speed at which th[...]

222 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 color palette — A set of speci fied colors that establishes the color s that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or devices can w ork to gether harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or language as anot her . configuration ?[...]

223 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 direct memor y access (DMA) — A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory — See folder . disable — T o 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 [...]

224 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 driver — See device dr iver . DV D — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DV D - RO M . D VD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) — A very high-capacity storage medi um that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM ca n hold as much data as sev eral CD-R OMs[...]

225 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 fo r m a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’ s operating syst em. Form atting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write in formation to th e disk or read information from it. frontside bus — The primary pathw ay (b us) between the CPU and the computer’ s [...]

226 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 hot key — (1) A feature in w hich certain keys in combin ation with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery sav e mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that acti vates a memo ry resident program. hot swapping — The ability to add or remove de vices from a computer [...]

227 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two tran sparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pa ttern that polarizes the light passing through it. A filter ov er the electrodes per[...]

228 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 multimedia — A combin ation of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a co mputer program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI. N network — A collection of computers and associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you t[...]

229 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 PC Card — A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of no tebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard di sk driv e, network adapter , sound card, or SCSI adapter . peripheral — Any de vice, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the co[...]

230 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 rem ovabl e disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk driv e. A diskette is one e xample of a remov able disk. res o lu t io n — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen[...]

231 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Standby — A feature of some Windo ws ® operating systems that allows you to turn of f the com puter without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. Suspend — A feature of some W ind ows ® operating systems that allows you to turn of f the c[...]

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233 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Index A A C adapter 42 A C power light 30, 42, 45 Accessories programs 108, 122 audio features 144 av oidi ng injury 34 B battery caring for 93 changing 92 charge not lasting 187 charging 56, 87 conserving power 90 disposal 95 installing 92 light 29, 45, 89 monitoring power 89 mickel-metal hydride (NiMH) 86 not charging 1[...]

234 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 channels DMA 182 Character Map 115 charging main battery 56, 87 R TC (real-time clock) battery 88 checking device properties 185 cleaning CD or D VDs 74 computer 57 diskettes 66 click 46 closing programs 113 comfort chair 35 lighting 36 work habits 37 commands Hibernate 77 po wering do wn 76 Standby 78 Tu r n O ff 77 comm[...]

235 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 major featur es 98 properties 117 shortcut menu 102 Start button 99 system tray 100 taskbar 100, 110 Device Manager 184 checking properties 185 disabling a device 184 dial-up connection 76 Dial-Up Netw orking W izard 76 Digital Subscriber Lin es (DSL) 138, 140 Digital V ersatile Discs 68 DirectSho w 196 DirectX Foundation[...]

236 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 program has performed an illegal operation 177 warning resume failure 178 Wi n DV D 197 expansion memory slot 49 cov er 31 external monitor connecting 134, 146 not working 190 external speak ers 146 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 190 fil e s 100 backing up 60, 67 copying to diskette 67 printing 65 saving 59, 64 transfer[...]

237 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 K keyboard 28 character keys 61 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 61 cursor control o verlay 63 function keys 61 hot keys 214 indicator p anel 30 not working 178, 188 numeric ke ypad ov erlay 63 ov erlay keys 62 unexpected characters 188 W indows special ke ys 62 L lights AC p o w e r 30, 42, 45 battery 29, 45, 89 caps lock 30 curso[...]

238 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 password instant 213 PC Card Card and Socket Services 148 checklist 202 CIS (Card Information Structure) 201 computer stops working 203 eject button 26 errors 204 hot swapping fails 203 inserting 148 modem default 135 not recognized 203 problem solving 201, 202 removing 149 replacing 150 slots 27 using 148 PCMCIA (Persona[...]

239 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 194 D VD-ROM slo w playback 195 exte rnal displa y not working 190 external keyboard not working 188 external monitor 189 fault y memory 186 hardware conflict 18 1, 182 hardware conflict caused b y leg acy de vice 183 Help 181 high-pitched noise 201 illegal operation 177 Internet bookmarked site n ot found 181 Internet co[...]

240 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 S safety computer 96 disposing of batteries 95 icons 20 precautions 37 saving your work 64 ScanDisk 191 screen blank 188 doesn’t look normal/flickers 189 Screen Saver tab 11 8 Search Engine 141 secondary button 46 security fitting a computer lock cable 58 instant password 213 lock slot 27 SelectServ 22 setting up A C ad[...]

241 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 tutorials 104, 125 U Uniform Resource Locator (URL) 128, 141 uploading 142 URL (Uniform Resource Locato r) 128, 141 USB (Uni versal Serial Bus) port 25 USB mouse connecting 51 using Hibernate 80 modem 75 PC Cards 148 Standby 82 V video features exploring 142 volume, adjusting alarm 214 W war ran t y SelectServ 22 W eb add[...]

242 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 toolbar 153 video content poor 196 video window , maximizing 158 zoom 172, 173 W izards Add Printer 53 W indows PC Card 202 W orld W ide W eb 140[...]