Toshiba 1130 Series manual

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA C6638-0303M1 Satellite ® 1130/1135 Series 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 173 in this guide.[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Model: Satellite ® 1130/1135 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer syste m you purchased may include a ReWr itable CD and/or D VD dri ve( s), among the most advanced data storag e 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 us[...]

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 experience a less than optimal netw ork perfo rmance or ev en lose your network connection. If you should experience an y such proble m, immediately turn of f either one of your Bluetooth TM or W ireless LAN. Please contact T oshiba PC product support on web site http://www .toshiba-europe.com/computers /tnt/bluetooth.htm in[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Industry Canada (IC) This de vice complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the followi ng two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) th is de vice must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this de vice. L ‘ utilis[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 België/ Belgique: For outdoor usage only channel 10 (24 57 MHz) and 11 (2462 MHz) is allo wed. For pri vate usage outside b u ildings across public grounds ove r less than 300m no special re gistration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Re gistration to IBPT /BIPT is required for pri vate usage outside buildings across public grou[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This de vice complies with P art 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a W ireless LAN System is subj ect to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This de vice may not cause harmfu l interference. ❖ This device must accept an y in terference that ma y cause undesired operati[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For both antennas, the radiated out put po wer of the TOSHIB A Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below th e FCC radio frequency e xposure limits. Nev ertheless, the TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner th at the potential fo r human contact during normal operation is minimized. In normal opera[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Low po wer radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from leg al co mmunications or from indus trial, scientif ic and medical radio emission electric machinery . Using this equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400.2,483.5MHz for second generation lo w-power data communication [...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T e chnical Regulation Confor mi ty Certifi cation and the T e chnical Conditions Compliance Approv al, and it belongs to the de vice class of radio equipment of low-po wer data co mmunication system radio station stipulated in the Ra dio Law and the T elecommunications Business [...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries for use This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1. Caution: Do not use this equipme nt excep t in the countries in Fig.1. Caution: Bluetooth and Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output po wer of the Bluetooth TM Card from T oshiba is far below FCC radio [...]

15 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 IO N : This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for y our future ref[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including b ut not limited to an y product specificatio ns, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIB A CORPORA T ION AND TOSHIB A AMERICA INFORMA TION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIB A) PRO VIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY O THER INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREIN A[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury . Disposal of this material may be regulated due to en vironmental considerations . For disposal, reuse or r ecycling information, please c ontact your local go vernment or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www .eiae.org .[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 26 This guide .............................................................. 26 Safety icons ........................................................... 27 Other icons used .............................................. 28 Other document[...]

19 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Precautions ...................................................... 43 Setting up your computer ...................................... 45 Setting up your software .................................. 45 Registering your computer with T oshiba ......... 46 Adding external devices ................................... 47[...]

20 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Printing your work ................................................. 73 Backing up your files ............................................. 74 Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive ........... 74 DVD-ROM drive components ........................... 75 Inserting a disc ...........................................[...]

21 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Charging the battery .............................................. 96 Charging the R TC battery ................................. 97 Monitoring battery power ...................................... 98 Determining remaining batter y power .............. 98 Conser ving battery power ................................ [...]

22 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver................. 126 Lesson 11: Setting the date and time ................... 128 Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop .. 130 Lesson 13: Using System Restore ....................... 132 Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 133 Windows ® XP Help and [...]

23 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet ........................................ 151 Exploring video features ...................................... 152 Changing the display pr operties setting ............... 152 Display settings hot key ................................ 153 Exploring audio features ......[...]

24 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 177 Internet problems .......................................... 178 The Windows ® XP operating system can help you ........................................... 178 Resolving a hardware conflict .............................. 179 A plan of action ..................[...]

25 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Display modes ..................................................... 216 Display brightness ............................................... 216 Enabling a wireless device ................................... 217 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad ..................... 217 Keyboard hot keys .........................[...]

26 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 ou will find your operat ing system, Microsoft ® W indows ® XP already installed on your computer . Y our operating system offers [...]

27 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are ne w to computers, or hav e not used a notebook computer before, read through the first couple of chapters to 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 inst[...]

28 Introduction 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 t[...]

29 Introductio n 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 173 .[...]

30 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[...]

31 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 system indicator panel pro vides information about v arious system functions. See “System indicator panel” on page 36 . The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. T o open the display panel, slid e the display la[...]

32 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Back The USB (Univ e rsal Serial Bus) ports allo w you to connect USB peripherals to your computer . DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, an d monitors. USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors. The USB [...]

33 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The DC-IN port is where you plug in the A C ad apter for either operating the computer on external po wer or charging the battery . The cooling v ent pre vents the computer’ s central processing unit (CPU) from ov erheating so that it can continue to perform at maximum speed. CAUTION: T[...]

34 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Left side The security lock slot allo ws you to attach an optional POR T - Note worthy ® computer lock cable to your computer for securing it to a large, hea vy object such as your desk. On those systems with W i-Fi TM , the wireless antenna on/off switch turns the computer’ s wireless [...]

35 Finding Y our Way Around F ront with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The spea ker lets you hear sounds, such as system alarms associated with your software, and music from D VD-R OMs and audio CDs. Front with the display open The computer ’ s screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear , s harp images . For more informa[...]

36 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The front panel p rovides a palm r est to assist you in maintaining proper post ure while using the computer . The primary and secondary contr ol buttons belo w the T o uchPad act lik e the buttons on a mouse, with primary and secondary fu nctions. The system indicator [...]

37 Finding Y our Way Around F ront with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 determining remaining battery po wer , see “Monitoring battery power” on page 98 . The hard disk drive light flashes while the hard disk dri ve is being accessed. The disc/disk acti vity light flashes when the optional external disk ette dri ve, or the D VD-ROM or mu[...]

38 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Underside The memory slot co ver protects the two expansio n memory slots where you insert additional memory . See “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 54 for detailed information. The battery pack contains the battery . For information about replacing the battery , see ?[...]

39 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 [...]

40 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[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen without slouching . ❖ 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 p[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are using a con ventional chair: ❖ Y our knees should be slightly high er than your hips. If necessary , use a footrest to raise the le vel of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs. ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lo wer curv [...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Exercise your hands, wrists, and arms to impro ve circulation. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury . If your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. If the discomfort persists[...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 too hot to the touch, i f you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on your lap, for example), your skin might suffer lo w-heat injury . ❖ Ne ver apply heav y pressure to the computer or subject i t to sharp impacts. Excessiv e press[...]

45 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” before adding ex ternal or internal components to your com puter . These compo nents include, but are not limited to, a mou se, keyboard, print er , memor y , and PC card[...]

46 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 [...]

47 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 45 . Before starting to use your comp uter , you may also want t o: ❖ Add more memory (see “Installing additional m[...]

48 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatib le. Use of any incompatible adapter could da mage your computer . T oshiba assumes no liability for any damage caus ed by use of an incompatible adapter . When you connect the[...]

49 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the A C adapter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is li ve, the system indicator panel’ s A C po wer light ( ) glo ws green. DANGER: Damaged power cab les can cause fire o r electric shock. Never modify , [...]

50 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power . CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turn ed off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully char[...]

51 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CAUTION: T o avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily . Never lift or move the computer usin g the display panel. T urning on the power 1 Check that any dri ves on the computer are empty . 2 T urn on the computer by pressi[...]

52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchPad, th e small, smo oth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti ve to touch and enables you to mov e the cursor with the stro ke of a finger . Simply mov e your finger on the T o uchPad in the direction you’ d like[...]

53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The function of the secondary (right-hand) b utton depends on the program you are u sing. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button. Check your program’ s documentatio n to find whether it uses the right mouse b utton. Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad The T [...]

54 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Installing additional memor y (optional) CAUTION: Before you install or remove a memor y module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lo st. A memory modu[...]

55 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou need a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriv er to install a memory module. CAUTION: T o avoid damaging the computer’ s screws , use a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdri ver that is in good condit ion. If you are adding memory after y ou ha ve started to use the com[...]

56 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screws and the co ver in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . CAUTION: Static electricity ca n damage the memory module. Before you han dle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static elect[...]

57 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 The memory encl osure shares its space with an optional W i-Fi Mini PCI module. If there is no W i-Fi module installed, proceed to step 7. Otherwise: Removing the optional W i-F i module to expose the memory modules Unclip both sides securing the optional W i-Fi mod[...]

58 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Holding the memory modul e by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot , f it the module into the socket. 9 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.[...]

59 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 12 Replace the scre ws and tighten them. 13 T urn the computer ov er and reconnect any cables you remov ed. 14 T urn on the computer . T o verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory , click Start , Control Panel and click Pe rf ormance and Maintenance . [...]

60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the T ouchPad, the computer’ s b uilt-in pointing de vice. T o connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one of the USB ports. Connecting a printer Y ou can connect a USB-compatible printer to your compu[...]

61 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up a printer If you started your co mputer with a printer connected an d turned on, it may have been de tected automatically (Plug and Play). If this is not the case, th en you must install the printer driv er for the model of printe r that is connected to you[...]

62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Printer W izard 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 ma[...]

63 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard prompts you to select your printer . 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer , then click Next . 8 Select the port settings accordi ng to the instructions in your printer’ s documentation and the port[...]

64 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer It is a good idea to turn of f your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the f irst time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (e ven though the computer is of f) to fully charge the main battery . When[...]

65 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 “Running the compu ter on battery power” on page 95 . Cleaning the computer T[...]

66 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[...]

67 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[...]

68 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your files to storage media on 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 -Checking and Disk Defragmenter regu[...]

69 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[...]

70 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[...]

71 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[...]

72 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[...]

73 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[...]

74 Learning the Basics Backing up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual f iles to media, such as CD, or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another de vice, such as a tape dri ve. For those systems with a floppy disk driv e, you may ba ck up file to a floppy disk as follo ws:[...]

75 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For these reasons, your computer may come with a D VD- R OM or multifunction dri ve. HINT : Y our DVD-ROM or Multifunction driv e is designed to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs whi l[...]

76 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The eject b utton requires po wer to operate. The m anual eject bu tton does not requi re po wer . CAUTION: Never use a p encil to press the manual eject b utton. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Instead, use a slim object such as a s[...]

77 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Carefully place the disc in th e empty tray with its label faci ng up. 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 G[...]

78 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indica ting that it is locked. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . The computer automatically dete cts a disc in the driv e and opens the Audio CD win[...]

79 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Media TM Player scr een 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/P ause button on the CD Player control panel. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop [...]

80 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter de voted to using W inD VD. For information about ho w to play back a D VD, see “Playing D VDs” on page 160 . Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain files just like the hard disk. CDs are oft[...]

81 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened pap er clip, into the manual eject button access hole. CAUTION: Never use a p encil to press the manual eject b utton. Pencil lead can break off inside the compu ter and dama[...]

82 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications T o communicate across the te lephone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ The computer’ s modem ❖ A telephone line ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) T o connect to the Internet, you need a W eb browser , such as Microsoft ® Int[...]

83 Learning the Basics P o wering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the telephone numb er for the dial-up connection . T o set up the netwo rk connection, use th e Dial-Up Networking W izard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs . 2 Point to Accessories , then to Communications . 3 Click Network Setup W izard or Network Connections . 4 Ent[...]

84 Learning the Basics P owerin g down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the T urn Of f command. The W indo ws ® XP Professional operating system uses the T urn Off command if you are not connected to a W indows ® domain serv er . The W indo ws ® XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down command if you are a member of a domain. Factor[...]

85 Learning the Basics P o wering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Because the state of th e system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery dischar ges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery po wer than restarting from T urn Off. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mo de uses a little more time and [...]

86 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting u p again, the co mputer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using. NOTE: If you power down using Standby and the batter y discharges fully , your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first[...]

87 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are using the W indows ® XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain, po wer off the computer as follo ws: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down . The Shut Do wn window appears. Sample Shut down computer wind ow 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. [...]

88 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Double-click the T oshiba Po wer Management icon. The Po wer Options Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you want. ❖ When I close the lid of my portable computer Set this option to P ower Off to ha ve the computer shut do wn when you close[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 not a member of a domain, power off the computer using the Hibernation command as follo ws: 1 Click Start , T urn off computer . The T urn off computer windo w appears. Sample T urn off computer wind ow with shift ke y held down to show Hibernate option 2 Hold do wn the shift key and cl[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select Hiber nate from the drop-do wn list of options. 3 Click OK . The computer sa ves the stat e of the system, incl uding all open programs and fi les, to the hard disk. Then the computer turns itself off. Going into Hibernation mode more quickly Y ou can also put the computer into[...]

91 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 the computer in Hibe rnation mode b y closing t[...]

92 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer sav es the state of all open programs and files to memory , turns off the di splay , and goes into a low-po wer mode. The on/off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. If you are using the W indows ® XP Pro operating system and are a member of a dom[...]

93 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online resour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. T o use any of these methods, you f irst need to enable them in T o shiba’ s Po wer Saver utility . 1 Open the Start menu, then click Contr ol Panel. 2 Click the Perf o[...]

94 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 [...]

95 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 Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides po wer when you are a way from an A C outlet. Y ou can recharge it man y times . Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on applicat[...]

96 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power management Y our computer ships with the po wer management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating en vironment and optim um system performance for both A C power and battery modes. CAUTION: Changes to these settings may result in system perf[...]

97 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o ensure that the battery ch arges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 de grees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely dischar ged. Leav e the po wer connected, and the battery should begin charging after a fe w[...]

98 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o rechar ge the R TC batte ry , plug in the computer and leav e it turned on for at least 24 hours. NOTE: When Hibernate mode is enabled an d the RTC battery is completely discharged , a warning prompts you to reset the real- time clock. Monitoring batter y power The battery light[...]

99 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Battery Po wer Meter tab. Sample T oshiba P ower Manageme nt Battery P ower Meter tab TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drai ns the battery faster at low temperatures. Chec k your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures b elow 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The[...]

100 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Whether you use any o ptional de vices to which the battery supplies power , such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working—since operating time decreases at lo w temperatures T o shiba’ s po wer-saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer be fo[...]

101 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting battery alarms Y our computer can be config ured to wa rn you when the battery is running lo w . Y ou can set multiple alarms. Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery po wer haw been reached. Y ou can set how the warning occurs: s[...]

102 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 short-circuit its terminals. Removing the bat[...]

103 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 While still holding the release latch in the open position lift the battery pack out of the computer . Removing the battery 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 ?[...]

104 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to ov erheat and may cau se damage to the battery or the computer . ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery , as this could cause it to explode and release[...]

105 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 flashes or there is some other w arning to indicate a lo w battery , go to step 4. 4 Connect the A C adapter to the computer and the po wer cord to a po wer outlet. The DC-IN or A C po wer light sho uld glow green, and the main battery light should glo w amber to indicate[...]

106 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. CAUTION: The computer’ s main battery is a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery , which can explode if not properly replaced, used , handled, or disposed of. Putting spent batt eries in t he trash is not on ly irresponsible, it may be illegal. Di[...]

107 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 ®[...]

108 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 o perating sy stem. Y ou use its fe atures to start programs, f ind documents, set up sy stem components, and perform most [...]

109 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 o shiba Access?[...]

110 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Search for files ❖ Access W indows Help and Su pport Center ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system acti vity and shut do wn the computer For more information on starting p rograms, see “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 117 . T [...]

111 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 the files and folders reside in your co mputer on a storage device , such as a disk dri ve. Y ou can think of your computer storage system in terms of off ice equipment. Y ou hav e a file cabinet (de vice), th[...]

112 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 [...]

113 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[...]

114 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 [...]

115 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[...]

116 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[...]

117 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[...]

118 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 T o launch Windo ws ® Explorer: 1 Click Start , then point to All Pr ograms . 2 Click Windo ws Explorer . The operating system open s W indows ® Explorer , which provides access to all your computer’ s resources. For[...]

119 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 . 3 T o redisplay the Pa int program, click the Paint bu tton on the taskbar . The ope[...]

120 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[...]

121 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 [...]

122 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closi ng pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of W indo ws Explorer , placing it on the right side of the desktop. 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 . [...]

123 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This lesson teaches you how to close the programs yo u opened earlier in this tutorial. T o close the programs: 1 Click the Close button at the top-right of the Expl orer windo w . Wi n d o w s ® Explorer closes, removing the Explorer b utto[...]

124 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Cr eate Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box, type c:windowssyst em32calc.exe and click Next . The operating system prompts yo u to select a name for the shortcut. 4 Ty p e Calculator and click Fin ish . The operating syste[...]

125 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 options on th e Start menu 2 Click All Files and F olders . The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box. Sample Searc h Results dialog box[...]

126 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 with “char” in their [...]

127 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes. DEFINITION: An object is an independent block of data, text, or graphics that was created by an in dividual application. This lesson introduc es object pr[...]

128 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the da te and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Scroll through the screen sa ver options by clicking the scroll arro ws in the list box. 6 T ry a screen saver pattern b y clicking a name in the list box. The operating system display s your selection in the monitor abov e the list[...]

129 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 Sample Date and T ime Pr operties dialog box HINT : T o open the Date an d Time Properties dialog box more quickly , either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondar y button, then click Adjust Date and Time , or double-[...]

130 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 Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial, you crea ted a new icon on the desktop. Since e verything you ha ve done to this point has been just practice, you may want to retu rn the desktop back to [...]

131 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?[...]

132 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[...]

133 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 [...]

134 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[...]

135 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[...]

136 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 e very thing [...]

137 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 [...]

138 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 [...]

139 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[...]

140 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[...]

141 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[...]

142 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.[...]

143 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[...]

144 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[...]

145 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet , use an on line service, o r 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 tions pro[...]

146 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 is [...]

147 Exploring Y ou r Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exchanging data with another computer T o transfer a large amo unt of information between computers, you need a ph ysical connection and a synchronization program. Y ou can use the Windo ws ® XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization pro gram that transfer[...]

148 Exploring Y o ur Options Connecting to the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet you may need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your comp uter) ❖ A telephone line, DSL, a cabl e connection, or a satellite link ❖ A bro wser or communica tions program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) Once you h[...]

149 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An over view of using the Internet The follo wing sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ T h e Wo r l d W i d e We b ❖ Signing up with an Internet Service Provider ❖ Gett[...]

150 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, man y people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection.[...]

151 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet features The Internet of fers many type s of communication tools to help you perform man y tasks. ❖ Internet email T o send and receive email of your o wn, you n eed a mailbox on the W eb, or an email address. If you hav e an account with an ISP , you ca[...]

152 Exploring Y o ur Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 large amounts of data. Y ou can also use the File T ransfer Protocol (FTP) supported by a separate softw are program. Exploring video features Y our computer’ s video features provide the vie wing of presentations or D VD movies on the computer screen. TECHNICAL NOTE: V[...]

153 Exploring Y ou r Options Changing the display pr operties setting 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Display Pr o perties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab . 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar to ward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 , then click App l y . The screen blinks momentar ily while the settings are adjusted. 4 The Monitor Settings [...]

154 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[...]

155 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 [...]

156 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[...]

157 Exploring Y ou r 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[...]

158 Exploring Y o ur 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 Remov e Hardware message appears, it is safe to remov e the PC Card. 2 Align the card connectors w[...]

159 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 while it is in use. For e xample: ❖ Ne ver remo ve a hard disk card while the system is accessing it. ❖ Ne ver remo ve a network card while you are connected to a n[...]

160 Chapter 7 WinDVD ™ Wi n DV D ™ is a software program for playin g D VDs. This chapter explains how to use this progra m. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power . For systems with a D VD-R OM or multi-function dri ve, you can use W inD V D to play D VDs. WinD VD is an [...]

161 WinDVD™ Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Insert a D VD into the driv e. The computer automatically detects the disc in the dri ve an d will prompt you what to do. Sample D VD Drive W indow NOTE: If you wish to ha ve WinDVD run automatically , select Play DVD movie using WinDVD , then select the Always do the selected action check box. This[...]

162 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W inD VD video window with the contr ol pa nel Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward through the D VD content. Move the slider bar to the left to go backward or mo ve it to the right to go forward. Using the WinDVD co[...]

163 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W inD VD contr ol panel Y ou can open a shortcut menu by positioning the cursor o ver the W inD VD window (other than o ver the control panel), then clicking the secondary b u tton. The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel, plus the enable caption [...]

164 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W inD VD contr ol panel with e xpanded view for showing advanced featur e s Clic k this T o do this Or use keyboa rd shortcut Play — s t a r t s d i s c playback. [spacebar] Step fo r w a r d — steps forward in the playback one frame at a time. None Speed Ring — enab[...]

165 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Pause — pauses disc playback. Resume playback b y clicking Play . [spacebar] Step backward — steps backward in the playback one frame at a time. None Tim e C o nt rol — click to increase playback speed. None Clock — e n ab l es you to select and control playback time. Non[...]

166 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Next Chapter — skip to the next chapter in the movie. PgDn Title Menu — opens the title menu of the inserted DV D . T Eject — ejects the dis k. If the disk is still playing, this b utton stops play before the disk is ejected. E Open Subpanels — Displays the expanded subpa[...]

167 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bookmarks — opens the Bookmark bro wser, which enables you to bookmark scenes in a movie so that you can skip to them when selected. [K] Zoom — zooms in on the movie windo w for a closer look. After zooming in, you can pan around to see other areas of the im age. None Repeat [...]

168 WinDVD™ Using W inD VD advanc ed featur es 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 WinDVD advanced features TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD [...]

169 WinDVD™ Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W inD VD 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, s ome of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported feature[...]

170 WinDVD™ Using playl ists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a Playlist T o create a new playlist: 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist button. See “Usi n g the W i n D VD control panel” on p a ge 1 62 to locate the playlist button. Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select New Playlist from the menu. The Playlist window opens. Sample W inD[...]

171 WinDVD™ Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Highlight the files and click Add , then OK to conf irm your selection. 6 After adding all the files you want to include in the ne w playlist, click Sa ve List . The Sav e As dialog appears. 7 Bro wse to the folder where you w ant to save your playlist, name the playlist, then click Sa ve . Play[...]

172 WinDVD™ Getting Help 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Open window appea r s. Sample Open Playlist dialog 3 Locate the playlist you wish to open, then click Open . The Playlist window appears. 4 Click Load Li st to open the sa ved playlists. 5 Bro wse to the playlist you w ant to open then click Open and W inD VD displays the playlist. Getting Help C[...]

173 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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[...]

174 If Someth ing Goes W rong Pr oblems that are easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T o close a program that has stopped respo nding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultan eously (once). The W indows T a sk Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its[...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 5 Press Enter to add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were d oing when you received the message. 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 ma[...]

176 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 disket te dri ve, press the l e ft or right arro w ke y and choo se your boot-up d e vice. HINT : Press F12 as you power on the compu ter to access the menu. The computer displays the WA RNING RESUME F AILURE message. The computer w as placed in St[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, probl ems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience an y of these problems, use the option s i[...]

178 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ Return to OS Choices Menu See your W indo ws ® documentation for fu rther expl anation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet con[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The Help and Suppo rt Center windo w appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search f ield, type in the t opic of the problem with which you need help and follo w the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would lik e help with from the l[...]

180 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 you add each device, test it to mak e sure it and all previously connected devices work. The device most recently connec ted to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict . Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need r[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/ output system) and the opera ting system to automatically assign resources to Plu g and Play-compliant de vices. In theory , if ev e ry device connected to the computer is Plug and Play-compliant, no two de v[...]

182 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 i[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T o check a device’ s propertie s: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , P erf ormance and Maintenance , Administrative T ools . 2 Double-click the Computer Management icon. 3 In the left pane, click Device Man ager . 4 T o vie w the device(s) installed, double-click th[...]

184 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 your computer according to the instructio ns in “T urn Of f or Shut down command ” on page 83 . 2 Remov e [...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 does not char ge while the comput[...]

186 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 For more information on maxi mizing battery po wer , see “Charging the battery” on page 9 6 . 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 c[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The following display options may be av ailable on your system: ❖ bu ilt-in display panel only ❖ built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ external monitor only ❖ external video de vice only (composite port) T o open the display options win[...]

188 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The b uilt-in screen flick ers. Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors. T o reduce the amount of flick ering, try using fe wer colors. T o change the number of colors display ed: 1 Point at the desktop and clic k with the secondary[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T ypical disk problems are: Y ou are ha ving trouble accessing a disk, or one or mor e f iles appear to be missing. Make sure you are identifying the drive b y its correct name (A: or C:). Error -checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories , files and[...]

190 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Y our data files ar e damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software docu mentation for f ile recovery procedures. Many software p ackages automatically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recove r lost data using utility software, which is a v ailable from[...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the dri ve tray has closed properly . Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the dri ve tray and remo ve the disc. Make sure the driv e tray is clean. Any dirt or fore i[...]

192 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability . Silver-colored CD-R OMs are the most reliable, follo wed by gold-colored CD-R OM. Green-colored CD- R OMs are the least reliable. WinDVD problems: general issues Wi n DV D has been config[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Also, if you chan ge your operating syst em, check with T o shiba (See “If you need further assistance” on page 205 ) or your graphics card vendo r to ensure that you h av e the appropriate dri vers for both your hardware. F or example, the graphics card and soft[...]

194 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 4 Click the Device Manager b utton. 5 Click + to open the IDE A T A/A T API Controllers. 6 Double-click the Secondary IDE Channel . The Second ary IDE Channel Prope rties windo w appears. Sample Secondary IDE Cha nnel Pr operties window 7 Click the Advanced Setting[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 become jerky or sh o w pauses. The normal v ersion of the movie will not sho w this problem. WinD VD will not function properly with “debug” software installed. The W inD VD application will not function properly if it detects that debug softw are is present on t[...]

196 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 No audio subsyste m could be found for playback. There is a problem with the audio card or audio compo- nent within th e system. The problem may be one of th e follo wing: The audio card is faulty . There is a problem with the audio dri ver . Check installation of [...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 An unexpected error has occurred. This error is unclassified. Report the problem and an y error code to your supplier's T echnical Support. This is usually a rare, title-specific problem. There is a problem with the copy protection system within the D VD-R OM or[...]

198 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 This D VD disc cann ot be played in this region. The selected region cannot be used due to one of the follo wing: The Regi on Code of W inD VD and the DVD disc do not match. Check the Region Code of W inD VD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro- priat[...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 feed[...]

200 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 in the Mixer Utility (def ault En abled), may cause feedback. Re vert to the def a ult settings. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of de vices, such as a remov able hard disk, additional memory , or a pager . Most PC Card problems occ[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Using PC Cards ” on page 157 for how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through quality control. If ano[...]

202 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card . Remov e the PC Card. If removing the PC Card does not resolve the problem, try re starting the computer . If the computer still does not work, contact the PC Card’ s manufacturer . Hot swapping (remo[...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and r eady (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers will [...]

204 If Someth ing Goes W rong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Modem problems This section lists common mo dem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the port se[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy f iles to diskette, following the steps i n “Sa ving your work” on page 7 2 . ❖ Copy f iles to your network partition. ❖ Connect a tape driv e[...]

206 If Someth ing Goes W rong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Before you call Since some problems may be related to the op erating system or the program you are usin g, it is important to in vestigate other sources of assistance first. T ry the following before contacting T oshiba: ❖ Re vie w the troubleshoo ting informatio[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T oshiba voice contact Before calling T o shiba, make sure you ha ve: ❖ Y our computer’ s model and model number . ❖ Y our computer’ s serial number . ❖ The computer and any optiona l de vices related to the problem. ❖ Backup copies of yo ur operating[...]

208 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia 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) B.V[...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide offices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Latin America and Caribbean T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blv d. Irvine, California 92618 United States 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the US - this call may incur long distance charges) Luxembourg T oshiba Information[...]

210 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 Sundbyber gsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid A G He[...]

211 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. V olume Mute Instant password security Fn + This hot k ey b lanks the display . Without a passwor[...]

212 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 make the display’ s content reapp ear , if no password is set for the current user . With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and acti vates instant security . If you set a blank scre en sav er, pressing the Fn + F1 key combination to activ ate instant securit[...]

213 Hot Keys Po w e r u s a g e m o d e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o set up a passw ord with a screen sav er , go to W indow s XP help for instructions: 1 Click Start , Help and Support . 2 In the Search fie l d, t yp e password screen saver . 3 Press Enter . 4 Click the Protect y our files with a screen sa ver password link located under the su ggest[...]

214 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Standby mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Standb y mode. ❖ A message box is displayed b y default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode. This messag e box can be set so it does not display . Sample Standby conf irmation box ❖ For more information about Standb y mode,[...]

215 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the co mputer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to conf irm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. The message box can be set so it does not display . Sample Hibernatio n conf[...]

216 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and e x ternal monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and e x ternal video device si[...]

217 Hot Keys Enabling a wir eless device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Enabling a wireless device Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot k ey turns th e numeric o verlay o n and off. Fn + This hot k ey tu rns the scroll lock featu re on and off. For more informat[...]

218 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[...]

219 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[...]

220 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[...]

221 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 synchron ous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adap[...]

222 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[...]

223 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[...]

224 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 ?[...]

225 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 [...]

226 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[...]

227 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 [...]

228 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 [...]

229 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[...]

230 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[...]

231 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[...]

232 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[...]

233 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[...]

234 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 W orld Wide W eb (www) — The worldwide network of W eb si tes linked together ov er the Internet . A user of the W eb can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hostin g the site. See also Internet.[...]

235 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Index A A C adapter 47 A C power light 47, 51 Accessories programs 132 approv ed countries for use 14 audio features 154 av oidi ng injury 40 B battery caring for 103 changing 102 charge not lasting 185 charging 64, 96 conserving power 99 disposal 105 installing 102 light 37, 51, 98 monitoring power 98 po wer usage mode 2[...]

236 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Character Map 124 charging main battery 96 R TC (real-time clock) battery 97 checking device properties 182 cleaning CD or D VDs 81 computer 65 click 52 closing programs 122 comfort chair 41 lighting 42 work habits 43 command Shut down 83 Tu r n O ff 83 commands Hibernate 84 po wering do wn 83 Standby 85 communicati[...]

237 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 shortcut menu 112 Start button 109 system tray 110 taskbar 110, 120 Device Manager 182 checking properties 182 disabling a device 182, 183 dial-up connection 83 Dial-Up Netw orking W izard 83 Digital Subscriber Lin es (DSL) 148, 150 disk activity light 37 Disk Defragmenter 189 disk dri ve corrupted/damaged data file[...]

238 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 external speak ers 156 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 189 fil e s 111 backing up 68, 74 copying to diskette 74 printing 73 saving 67, 72 transferring 147 Fn key 35 folders 111 displaying information 143 front panel 36 function keys 35, 69 H hard disk driv e light 37, 51 hardware conflicts 179 resolving 181 headpho[...]

239 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 function keys 69 hot keys 217 indicator p anel 37 not working 175, 186 numeric ke ypad ov erlay 71 ov erlay keys 70 unexpected characters 186 W indows special ke ys 70 L lights 37 AC p o w e r 47, 51 battery 37, 51, 98 caps lock 37 cursor control mode 37 disk activity 37 D VD-ROM/multifunction drive 37 hard disk dri[...]

240 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 password instant 211 PC Card Card and Socket Services 157 checklist 201 CIS (Card Information Structure) 200 computer stops working 202 eject button 33 errors 202 hot swapping fails 202 inserting 157 modem default 145 not recognized 202 problem solving 200, 201 removing 158 replacing 158 slots 33 using 157 PCMCIA (P[...]

241 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 fault y memory 184 hardware conflict 17 9, 180 hardware conflict caused b y leg acy de vice 181 high-pitched noise 199 illegal operation 174 Internet bookmarked site n ot found 178 Internet connection is slo w 178 keyboard not responding 175 keyboard produces unexpected characters 186 missing files /trouble accessin[...]

242 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 precautions 43 saving your work 72 screen blank 186 doesn’t look normal/flickers 187 Screen Saver tab 12 7 Search Engine 150 secondary button 53 security fitting a computer lock cable 66 instant password 211 lock slot 34 SelectServ 29 setting up A C adapter 47 communications 82 computer 39, 45, 55 date and time 12[...]

243 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 using 86 T urn Off command 83 turning computer on/off 51 turning off the computer 83 tutorials 114, 135 U Uniform Resource Locator (URL) 138, 150 uploading 151 URL (Uniform Resource Locato r) 138, 150 USB (Uni versal Serial Bus) port 32, 33 USB mouse connecting 60 using Hibernate 88 modem 82 PC Cards 157 Standby 91 [...]

244 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 video window , maximizing 168 wireless antenna indicator 34 on-of f switch 34 wireless mode hot key 217 W izards Add Printer 61 W orld W ide W eb 149[...]