Toshiba 2400 manual

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 TOSHIBA C6617-1002M2 Satellite ® 2400/2405 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: InT ouch ® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 222 in this guide.[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Model: Satellite ® 2400/2405 Series 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-up and usage instr uctions in the app licable user guide[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PR ODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICA TIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRI TICAL APPLICA TION, Y OU , 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, purs[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Contact: T oshiba America Inform ation Sy stems, 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 inform[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 company will gi ve you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to mainta in uninterr upted 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 [...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 coordinated 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 tele[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other ra dio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic en ergy . The leve l of energ y emitted b y W ireless LAN de vices howe ver is far much le ss than the electromagne tic ener gy emitted by wireless devices like for e xam ple mobile phones. Because W ireless[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Pour empêcher que cet appareil ca use du brouillage au service fa isant l'object d'une lic ence, il doit être utilisé à l 'inte rieur et de vrait être placé loin des fenêtres af in de fournir un écra n de blida ge maximal. Si le ma térial (ou son antenne d 'émission) est installé à l ' [...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Howe ver , there is no guarantee that interference will not occ ur in a particular installati on. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ra dio or tele vision reception, which can be determined by turning th e equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and corr ect the inte rference by one or more of[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 frequency exposure li m its. Ne vertheless, the Bluetooth card shall be used in such a manner that the pote ntial for human contact during normal operation is minimized. In [...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CA U T IO N : This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “C LASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for y our future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your neares t “AUTHORIZED service station.” T o p[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLAR Y DAMA GES, WHETHER BASED ON T OR T , CONTRACT OR O THER WISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANU AL OR ANY O THER INFORMA TION CONT A INED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF . T rademarks Satellite, Noteworthy , SelectServ , InT o uch, and Fn-esse are registered trademarks of T oshi[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 23 This guide .............................................................. 23 Safety icons ........................................................... 24 Other icons used .............................................. 25 Other docume[...]

14 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Creating a computer -friendly environment ....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 40 Precautions ...................................................... 43 Setting up your computer ...................................... 44 Setting up your software .................................. 45 R[...]

15 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Caring for your computer ....................................... 73 Cleaning the computer ..................................... 74 Moving the computer ....................................... 74 Using a computer lock ..................................... 74 Chapter 3: Learning the Basi cs.................. ......[...]

16 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multif unction drive ........... 96 Setting up for comm unications .............................. 97 Connecting the modem .................................... 97 Connecting your computer to a network .......... 98 Powering down the computer ................................ 99 T[...]

17 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Conser ving battery power .............................. 123 What to do when the battery runs low ........... 124 Setting battery alarms .................................... 125 Changing the main battery ................................... 126 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 126 Removing the batter[...]

18 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 157 Windows ® XP Help and Support .................... 157 Using the Windows ® XP tour ......................... 159 Lesson 15: T urning off your computer ................. 160 Chapter 6: Exploring Y our Op tions........... ............... 161 Windows ®[...]

19 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Playing DVDs ................................................. 177 Exploring audio features ...................................... 177 Recording sounds .......................................... 178 Using a microphone ....................................... 178 Adjusting recording quality .......................[...]

20 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Using the WinDVD toolbar ............................. 203 Using the WinDVD status bar ........................ 203 Using the WinDVD control panel .................... 204 Using the control panel playback buttons ...... 205 Maximizing the video window ........................ 207 Using playlists ................[...]

21 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 228 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 230 Memory module problems ............................. 232 Power and the batteries ................................. 232 Keyboard problems ........................................ 234 Display problems ............[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Contents Appendix B: Power Cable Co nnectors ..................... 266 USA and Canada ............................................ 266 United Kingdom ............................................. 266 Australia ......................................................... 266 Europe ...........................................[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful 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 system comes with either the Microsoft ® Windo ws ® XP Home operating system or the Microsoft ® W indows ® XP Profession[...]

24 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 If you are ne w to computers, or hav e not used a notebook computer before, read the f irst couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out wh atev er interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety instru cti[...]

25 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highl ights technical information about the computer . HINT : This i con denotes helpful hints and t ips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indicates th e defini tion of a term used in the[...]

26 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ ® warranty programs. F or more information, visit T o s hiba ’ s W eb site a t toshiba.com . If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 222 .[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 rec[...]

28 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The infrared port allo ws cable-free communication with another de vice, such as a computer or prin ter , that has a compatible infrared port. The lights on the system indicator panel prov ide information about v arious system functions. For a description, see “System indicator panel” on [...]

29 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area network u s ing a 10/100 Ethernet link. The USB (Univ e rsal Serial Bus) ports allo w you to connect USB peripherals to your computer . DEFINITION: USB is a peripher al expansion standard th at supports a data-transfe r rate of up to [...]

30 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Right side The diskett e driv e LED (light-emitting diode) glows when the diskette dri ve is in use. The diskett e driv e allows disk ettes to be accessed. The wireless antenna LED glow s when the wireless antenna is in use. The diskette drive eject b utton enables you to remov e disket[...]

31 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The eject button opens the dri ve tray when the computer is turned on. The manual eject b utton enables you to open the driv e tray when the computer is of f. CAUTION: Never use a p encil to press the manual eject b utton. Pencil lead can break off inside the co mputer and damage it. Ins[...]

32 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The PC Card eject b uttons release PC Cards from the corresponding slots. The SD card slot holds a hi ghly secure, stamp-size flash memory card with a capacity of 16 MB, 3 2 MB, 64 MB or 128 MB. The card can be used with a variety of digital I/O (input/output) produc [...]

33 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Inter net button turns on the computer and launches your default Internet browser . The power b utton turns the computer on an d of f. The stereo sp eakers let you hear sounds, such as system alarms associated with your software, and music from D VD - R OMs and au[...]

34 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The CD/D VD control b uttons allow you to play audio CDs when the computer is turned of f. Y ou ca n also use them to play CDs and D VDs with the computer turned on. For a description of these controls, see “CD /D VD control buttons” on page 36 . The front panel p[...]

35 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ov erlay key mov es the cursor in the direction of the arrow printed on the front of the ke y instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the ke y . The numeric mode light glo ws gree n when the numeric ov erlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay[...]

36 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The hard disk dri ve light flashes green while the hard disk driv e is being acces sed. The disk/disc activity light flashes g reen when the disk ette driv e, the D VD-ROM or the D VD-ROM/CD-R W dri ve is being accessed. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any [...]

37 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The play/pause b u tton starts the disc player , or makes the disc player pause if it is currently playing. The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. Press the button again to eject the disc . The next track b utton causes the disc player to skip to the follo wing tra[...]

38 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The W i-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a W i-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (for systems with W i-Fi). See “ A ccessing the wireless modules using your system tray” on page 171 . The expansion memory slot cov er protects the slots where you insert additional memory . See “Inst[...]

39 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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. Creatin[...]

40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ 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 vents or heate[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ 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[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lo wer curv e of your spine. If necessary , use a cushion to pro vide 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,[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 . Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and impro ve your ef ficienc y . ❖ T ake frequent breaks to ch[...]

44 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ 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 lo[...]

45 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o use external power or to char ge the battery , you must attach the A C adapter . See “Connecting the A C adapter” on page 60 . Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup W izard guides you through steps t o set up your softw are. 1 From the[...]

46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 7 Enter your name and click Finish to complete the process. Y our computer restarts automatically . Registering your computer with T oshiba Registering yo ur computer lets T oshiba keep you up-to-d ate with information about ne w products and upgrades, and also extends yo ur T oshi[...]

47 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Connect an external monitor (see “Using e x ternal display de vices” on page 54 ) ❖ Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on page 53 ) ❖ Install PC Cards (see “Using PC Cards” on page 181 ) ❖ Install an SD card (see “Using SD ca[...]

48 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CAUTION: Do not try to install a memory module under the following conditions. Y ou can damage th e computer and the module. 1. The computer is turned on. 2. The computer was shut down using Stand by mode. 3. Power to the DVD-ROM drive has been turned on. CAUTION: Do[...]

49 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Underside of the co mputer NOTE: Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver . 4 Locate the e xpansion memory slot cov er and remov e the screw that secures the co ver . Removing the e xpansion memor y slot cover scr ew Expansion memor y slot cov er[...]

50 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 5 Using your finger or a narro w object, lift off the co ver . 6 Put the screw and the cov er in a sa fe place so that you can retrie ve them later . CAUTION: Static electricity ca n damage the memory module. Before you han dle the module, touch a grounded meta l sur[...]

51 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connec tors may cause memor y access problems. 10 Replace the memory slot cov e r . 11 Replace the scre w and tighten it. 12 T urn the [...]

52 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Removing a memor y module 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 temperature before you replace th em. 1 Follo w steps 1 through 6 in “Installing additional memory (optio[...]

53 Getting Started Connecting a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Complete the procedure b y following steps 10 through 12 in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 47 . Checking total memor y When you add or remove memory , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel 2 Click P[...]

54 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting a USB printer T o achieve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may come with yo ur printer . Otherwise, you can purchase on e from a comp uter or electronics store. NOTE: Foll ow the manufacturer’ s instructions for connecting a USB printer to yo[...]

55 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting an external monitor Y ou must attach the monitor befo re you turn on the computer . 1 Connect the m onitor’ s video ca ble to the RGB (monitor) port. 2 Connect the monitor’ s po wer ca ble to a liv e electrical outlet. 3 T urn on the external monitor . 4 T urn[...]

56 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Release the Fn key . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also ch ange these setti ngs using the Display Properties box in the Control Pane l. Enabling different refresh rates T o include the ability to use the built-in display panel and external video de vice simultaneously among you[...]

57 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Multiple Monit ors windo w 5 Click the Dual button in Controller Options. 6 Click OK . Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture qua lity from your external di splay de vice, you may need to adjust the video settings. See the documentat[...]

58 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Display limitations K e ep in mind that the qualit y of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the ex ternal video de vice. ❖ If the external video de vice, such as a n SVGA monitor , is capable of displaying at a maxi mum resolution of 640 x 480 and your syste[...]

59 Getting Started Connecting an external disk ette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting an external diskette drive Although your computer has an in ternal diskett e dri ve, you can attach an external diskette driv e to use diskettes with your computer . The se driv es hold 3.5-inch diskettes. Sample e xternal USB diskette drive T o connect an [...]

60 Getting Started Connecting the A C adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 T o connect A C power to the computer:[...]

61 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting the AC adap ter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. The A C power and battery lights glow . DANGER: Damaged power cab les can cause fire o r electric shock. Never modify , forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat t[...]

62 Getting Started Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Charging the batter y Before you can use the battery to po wer the computer , you must charge it. Connect the co mputer to a li ve power outlet using the A C adapter and po wer cable. The on/of f light glo ws green and the battery light glo ws amber to show that it is charging. Once t[...]

63 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 the computer usin g the display panel. T urning on the power 1 Check that all the driv es are empty . 2 T urn on the [...]

64 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Pr essing the power button NOTE: When you turn on the comp uter for the first time, don’t turn off the power again until the operating sy stem has loaded completely . The A C po wer light glows when the comput er is connected to an external po wer source. The batter[...]

65 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Activating the power -on password When you f irst turn on your computer , no passwo rd is required. But you can set up your compu ter so that a password is required to comple te the powering up process in the future. T o activ ate the power -on password: 1 Press the T[...]

66 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 mov e the cursor with the stro ke of a finger . Simply move your finger on the T o uchPad in the direction you’ d like to mov e the cursor: ❖ T o move the cursor to the top of the page, slide your finger forw ard on the T ouchPad. ❖ T o move the cursor to the bo[...]

67 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse button. For more on the primary and secondary control b uttons, see “Lesson 2: Using the T ouchPad and control b uttons together” on page 135 . T oshiba Scroller The T oshiba Scroller, located between the p[...]

68 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Mouse Pr operties window 5 Select Disable or Enable , whiche ver 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 the Control Panel windo w . Y ou can also use a hot k [...]

69 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Setting up a printer NOTE: Foll ow the manufacturer’ s instructions for connecting a printer to your computer . If your printer has not been detected automatically when connected to the computer , you must install the printer driv er for the model of printer that is[...]

70 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Contr ol P anel 2 Click Printers and Other Hard ware .[...]

71 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Click Printers and F axes . The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and F axes wind ow 4 Click Add a printer . The Add Printer W izard window appears. Sample Add Printer W izard[...]

72 Getting Started Setting up the fax function 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 5 Follo w the on-screen instructions. HINT : If you are using more than one printer , make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference. Setting up the fax function T o set up the fax capability:. 1 Click Start , Printers and F axes . The Printers and Faxe[...]

73 Getting Started P owering off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Powering off the computer It’ s a good idea to po wer 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[...]

74 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Cleaning the computer T o keep your comp uter clean, gently wipe the d isplay panel and exterior case wit h a lightly dampened cloth. As k your T oshiba dealer or network admi nistrator for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. CAUTION: Keep liquid , including cleaning flu[...]

75 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 PORT -Noteworthy computer loc k cable T o s ecure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part o f a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable of f the obje ct. 2 Pass the locking en d through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’ s loc[...]

76 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sa ve it to the disk. Y ou will lose all unsa ved work, if, for e xample, a system[...]

77 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Back up your files to diskettes (or other remov able storage media) on a re gular 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 hav e a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Disk Def[...]

78 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Character keys T yping with the characte r 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 we rcase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The upper[...]

79 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Windows ® special keys W indows ® special keys 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 (or right mouse) control b utto[...]

80 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the numeric keypad overlay T o turn on the numeric k eypad o verlay , press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode keyboard indicator light glo ws when the numeric o verlay is on. Y ou can still use the ov erlay ke ys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric ov e[...]

81 Learning the Basics Emulating a full-size ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Emulating a full-size keyboard Although the co mputer’ s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size keyb oard, it has fe wer ke ys. Pressing the Fn ke y simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys a llows you to emulate a full-size[...]

82 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 For information on ho w to program the bu tton, see “Po wer Management” on page 194 . Starting a program The easiest way to start a progra m is to click the name of the file that contains the informa tion you want to work on. T o f ind the f ile, use My Computer or W indo ws ® [...]

83 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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[...]

84 Learning the Basics Using disk ettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Print window 3 Click OK or Print to print. Using diskettes The 3.5-inch internal or extern al diskette dri ve lets you use high-density (1.44 MB) disk e ttes for data transfer and storag e. Sample diskette drive The diskett e driv e LED glows while the dri ve is being accessed. [...]

85 Learning the Basics Using diskettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arro w on its upper surface points to ward the driv e. 2 Push the diskette gently into the dri ve slot. When the diskette is in place, the eject b utton pops out. T o release a diskette from the dri ve, push the eject butt[...]

86 Learning the Basics Backing up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Ne ver eat, smoke, or use erasers near your diskettes. Foreign particles can damage the diskette’ s surface. ❖ K e ep your diskettes a way from sources of magnetism, such as speakers and radios, since these can destroy data. Backing up your files Backing up your files mea[...]

87 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 7 Click the icon for the disk ette dri ve (3 1/2 floppy [A:]). HINT : Y ou can also back up a file to a diskette b y 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 Floppy (A:) . Playing a CD or DVD Y our com[...]

88 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Drive components and control buttons The CD/D VD control buttons are located at the front edge of the computer and can be accessed when the display panel is closed or open. Components Sample D VD-ROM or D VD-ROM/CD-R W driv e Use the eject b utton to open the di sc tray . This butt[...]

89 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The manual eject bu tton allo ws y ou to manually open the disc tray when po we r to the computer and the dri ve is off. CAUTION: Never use a p encil to press the manual eject b utton. Pencil lead can break off inside the co mputer and damage it. Instead, use a slim object such as [...]

90 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The next track b utton skips to the following track on the disc. Y ou can eject a disc by pressing the stop/eject b utton twice. Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned of f and the sound subsystem is turned on. NOTE: If you have set a password for logging onto [...]

91 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CAUTION: Do not install or re move a memory module while th e DVD-ROM drive power is on. Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio CD or a DVD, turn the volume down. Playi ng the disc at maximum volume could da mage your ears. T o turn the volume down, use the volume contro[...]

92 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The disc tray partially opens. CAUTION: T o avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that the disk/disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray . 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open. 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust. CA[...]

93 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 P ositioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION: Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle. If you position the disc incorrectly , it can jam the disc tray . 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks, indicating that it is lock e[...]

94 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample W indows Media TM Player scr een Playing a DVD This guide has an entire chapter de voted to using W inD VD. For info rmation about ho w to play back a D VD, see “W inD VD™ 2000” on page 201 . Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain files just like dis[...]

95 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION: Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive. Wait for the disk/disc activity light on the system indicator panel to turn off before opening the disc tray . 1 Locate and press the eject button. The disc tray pa[...]

96 Learning the Basics Using the D V D-R OM or D VD-R OM/CD-RW multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Caring for CDs and DVDs ❖ Store your discs in thei r original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Ne ver be nd a disc or place hea vy objects on top of it. ❖ Hold a disc by its outsid e edge. Fingerprints o n[...]

97 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Setting up for communications T o communicat e across the te lephone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ The computer’ s modem ❖ A telephone line ❖ A communications prog ram T o connect to the Internet, you need a W eb brows er , such as Microsoft ® Internet[...]

98 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting to the modem port 2 Plug the other end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard v oice-grade telephone line. Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a network locally or remotely . ❖ Locally , using the b[...]

99 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Powering down the computer When you po wer down the computer , you ha ve a number of options to choose from: ❖ T urn Off or Shut do wn, which power off the computer ❖ Hibernation, which sa ves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers of f the co mputer ❖[...]

100 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and f iles you were pre viously using. Restart command Restart is the same as T urn Of f or Shut down b ut automatically po wers up the co mputer . Use it when you need to reload the operating s[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Stand by command The Stand by command puts the computer into a power - saving mode. Standb y stores the curre nt state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer , you can continue working from where you left of f. Factors to consider when choosing St[...]

102 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut do wn 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample T urn off computer window 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The computer turns itself of f. 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 wi[...]

103 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Y ou can also access the TOSHIB A Po wer Saver Propert ies window b y using the TOSHIB A Co nsole button. See “Po wer Management” on page 194 . Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section. The Full Po wer Properti[...]

104 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut do wn 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 5 Click the System Po wer Mode tab . Sample Full P ower Pr operties window 6 Select Pow e r O f f for th e options you want. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Power Of f if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power b utton. ❖ When I [...]

105 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 8 Do one of the follo wing: ❖ Click DC only if you w ant the settings to apply only when you are using battery p o wer . ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery po wer [...]

106 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Double-click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties window appears. Y ou can also access the TOSHIB A Po wer Saver Propert ies window b y using the TOSHIB A Co nsole button. See “Po wer Management” on page 194 . Sample TOSHIB A P ower Sa[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 comput er window with shift ke y held down to show Hibernate option 2 Hold do wn the shift key and[...]

108 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly Y ou can also put the computer in to Hibernation mode in three way s: ❖ By pressing the po wer bu tton ❖ By closing the display panel ❖ By pressing the hotk ey combination Fn+F4 T o put the computer into Hibernation mode b y pressing the[...]

109 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties window 4 In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button.[...]

110 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 5 Click the System Po wer Mode tab . Sample Full P ower Pr operties window 6 Select Hiber nation for the options you want. ❖ When I pr ess the power button Set this option to Hiberna tion so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When[...]

111 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 8 Do one of the follo wing: ❖ Click DC only if you w ant the settings to apply only when you are using battery p o wer . ❖ Click All for the setting[...]

112 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using Standby If you are using the W indows ® XP Home operating system, or are using the W indows ® XP Pro op erating system and are not a member of a domain, power off the computer using the Stand by command as follo ws: 1 Click Start , T urn off computer . The T urn off computer wind[...]

113 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 mode. The on/off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in Standby mode. NOTE: If you power down using the Stand by command and the battery discharges fully , your inform ation will be lost. Be sure to save your work often. Going into Standby mode more quickly Y ou can also put th[...]

114 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section. The Full Po wer Properties windo w appears. 5 Click the System Po wer Mode tab .[...]

115 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Full P ower Pr operties window 6 Select Standby for the options you w ant. ❖ When I pr ess the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you p ress the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the[...]

116 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 8 Do one of the follo wing: ❖ Click DC only for the set tings to apply only when you are using battery po wer . ❖ Click All for the settings to apply wh[...]

117 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving e nergy and sa v ing money in the process. It has a number of o ther features that enhance its ener[...]

118 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 until the battery is fully dischar ged. Please see “Maximizing battery life” on page 119 for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated o n A C power , either through an A C adapter or a docking station fo r an extended period, more than a month, the ba[...]

119 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery , as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials. ❖ If a battery is leaking or dama ged, replace it immedia tely . Use protecti ve glo ves when handling a da maged battery . ❖ T o replace the main battery , us [...]

120 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Connect the A C adapter to the computer and the po wer cable to a po wer outlet. The DC-IN (if applicable to your system) or A C po wer light should glow green, and the battery ligh t should glo w amber to indi cate that the battery is being char ged. If the DC-IN or A C po wer ligh[...]

121 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Charging the main batter y T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a li ve wall outlet. It takes se veral hours to charge the batt ery with the computer of f. It takes much longer to charge the battery wh ile the computer is on. TECHNICAL NOTE[...]

122 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o recharge the R TC battery , plug in the computer and lea ve it turned on for 10 hours or longer . NOTE: It is seldom necessa ry to charg e the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the RTC battery is lo w , the real-time clock and calendar may display th[...]

123 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Click the To s h i b a Po we r S av er icon. The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties window appears Y ou can also access the TOSHIB A Po wer Saver Propert ies window b y using the TOSHIB A Co nsole button. See “Po wer Management” on page [...]

124 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Where you are working—since operating time decreases at lo w temperatures T oshiba’ s power -saving options great ly increase the length of time you can use the computer be fore it becomes necessary to recharge the battery . T oshiba has combined these optio ns into pres [...]

125 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 power has been reached. Y ou can set how the warning occurs: [...]

126 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Changing the main batter y When your battery p o wer is running low , you hav e two options: connect the computer to an A C power source or install a charged battery . NOTE: If your battery discharges fu lly , your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work often. CAUTI[...]

127 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sliding the battery r elease latch 5 Slide the battery release latch to ward the front of the computer . Slide the battery cover to ward the edge of the computer until it won’ t go any further . 6 Lift the cov er straight up from the slot. WARNING: If the battery is leaking or[...]

128 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Removing the battery fr om the battery cover 3 Lift the battery from the battery co ver . Inserting a charged battery 1 T urn of f the computer . Se e “T urn Off or Shut down command” on page 99 . 2 Remov e all cables connected to the computer . 3 W ipe the battery terminals[...]

129 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 8 Slide the battery release latch to ward the back of the computer . Y o u may need to pr ess the cov er in from the edge slightly to return the latch to the closed position. Inserting the battery cover CAUTION: Failure to lock the batter y cover can res ult in the batt[...]

130 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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. [...]

131 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indo ws ® XP operating system by guidi ng you through a fe w basic tasks. Whether you ha ve used a W indo ws ® operating system or not, the skill and confi d ence you will gain from this chapter wil l more than of fset the shor t[...]

132 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 f ind documents, set up system components, an d perform most other computing tasks. HINT : The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displaye d by your system. Howev er , the differences are n[...]

133 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that can be quickly acti vated by double-clicking the icon. Y ou can create a ne w desktop ic on for an y folder , file, or program by draggi ng the element’ s icon from its location[...]

134 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these b uttons to quickly s[...]

135 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr o l buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Computers can be connected together to form a network , so that programs, documents an d other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers. Y ou can use the My Computer feature, accessible throug[...]

136 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr ol buttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 W ith the cursor in an empty area of the desktop, click the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut me nu. As the name implies, shor tcut menus pro vide quick access to many operating system features. [...]

137 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr o l buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The My Computer windo w is closed. 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and, while holding do wn the primary button, use the T ouchPad to drag the curs or to the right edge of the[...]

138 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 To u n l o c k i t : 1 Right-click the taskbar . A menu appears. If the Lock the taskbar option has a check mark, then the feature is in use. 2 Click Lock the taskbar . 3 Call up the menu again. The check mark should be gone, indica[...]

139 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The My Computer window appears. 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then click Address Bar . The operating system displays the address bar . It indicates that you are in “My Computer .” Sample My Computer wind ow Lesson[...]

140 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 T o giv e your document a meaningful name, type My New Doc.txt and press Enter . 4 Double-click the My New Doc icon. The operating system open s the ne w document in Notepad—the text editor b uilt into the operating system. Sample [...]

141 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is anal ogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet. In this case, a disk drive in the computer is the file ca[...]

142 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting p r ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 7 Close the windo w by clicking its Close butt on and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually , you will kno w which program you want to use for a particular task. This lesson teach[...]

143 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 T o open the second program: ❖ Click Start , then click All Pr ograms . ❖ Point to Accessories , then click Wi nd ow s Ex p l ore r . The operating system open s Windo ws ® Explorer , which provides access to all your computer’ s re[...]

144 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you ha ve follo wed the lessons in this chapter , you now hav e a screen wi th se veral program windo ws open. Y ou can organize these windo ws by resizing an[...]

145 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the taskbar If you ha ve applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by pointing to the applications’ button on the taskbar through use of th e T ouchPad and clicking the secondary button. Y ou [...]

146 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Paint windo w expands to f ill the screen, hiding e verything e xcept the taskbar . Notice that the Maximize button has changed. I t is now called the Restore b utton. HINT : Maximizing a program is a good way t[...]

147 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 windows allo ws you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs. Ex periment with dif ferent sizes and [...]

148 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 [...]

149 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Ty p e Calculator and click Finish . 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 Star[...]

150 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Searc h Results window HINT : Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 2 Click All f iles and folders . 3 Ty p e char in the text box labeled: In all or part of the f ile name. The operating system display s a list[...]

151 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 A shortcut to the Ch aracter Map appears o n your desktop. NOTE: Shortcut icons can be recognized by an arrow in the lower - left corner of the icon . Deleting the ic on will not affect the pro gram itself. Clicking a shortcut icon [...]

152 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 1 Mov e the cursor to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary b utton. The operating system displa ys the desktop shortcut menu. 2 Click Properties . The operating system displa ys the Display Properties windo w . Sam[...]

153 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting th e date and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 8 After you ha ve chosen a screen sav er pattern and applied it to your desktop, click OK . The operating system retu rns you to the desktop. Y ou can view an y object’ s properties b y clicking the object with the secondary b u t[...]

154 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Date and T ime Pr operties window HINT : T o open the Date and Time Properties window more quickly , either click the time display on the tas kbar with the secondar y button, then click Adjust Date /Time , or double-c[...]

155 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The icon disappears, b ut it has not really gone. It is merely set aside in the Re c y cle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later . 2 Repeat step 1 for an y other icons you created during this tutorial. Each icon dis[...]

156 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 documents, and some times ev en programs. Still, the process is the same. Just drag an obj ect’ s icon to the Recycle Bin. If you change your min d and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin, select the object with the s[...]

157 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 2.4.0 Sample System Restor e welcome screen The W indows ® XP operating system guides you thro ugh the process of storing your system se ttings for future use. It also guides you through restorin g your system to the selected date or ti[...]

158 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 2.4.0 2 If you do not see the inde x, click index . Help and Support displays the Ind ex. Sample Help and Support In de x The left side of the screen contains the inde x. The text box above the inde x, wh ere the cursor is flashing, let[...]

159 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 2.4.0 Sample help windo w for drawings Notice that under the cate gory drawing s, there is a subcategory: creating using Paint . 4 Highlight creating using Paint, then c lick Display . Help opens a topic screen that, in the windo w ’ s[...]

160 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: T urning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o start the tour: 1 Click Start , then click T our W indows XP The W indows XP T our window appears. 2 Follo w the instructions. Sample W indows XP T our window Lesson 15: T urning off your computer It is v ery important that you [...]

161 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 sy stem of fers you sev eral new features and enhancements, including: ❖ Ne w system file protection ❖ A system restore function, a llowing yo[...]

162 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 askbar — which resources to display for quick access[...]

163 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you vie w your desktop and brow se the files and folders on your local computer or netw ork file serv er . Y ou can arrange that: ❖ Items that normally require a double-click wil[...]

164 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample W eb-styl e option 3 Select the preferred options. 4 Click A pply , then click OK . Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a W eb page on your desktop, yo u can also display a W eb page in an indi vidual windo w . If you subscribe to the W eb pa[...]

165 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Click the Add W eb content to y our desktop link. 4 Follo w the on-screen instructions. 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 sy stem detects the kind of information prese[...]

166 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 V iew menu, point to T o ol bars, then clic k the nam e of the toolbar you w ant to display . The[...]

167 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The My Computer window appears. 2 Double-click the folder you want to open. 3 In the To o l s menu, select Folder Options. The Folders Options box appears. 4 In the T asks section, click the button for Show common tasks in f olders . 5 Click Ap pl y , t hen click OK . H[...]

168 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor , external full-size ke yboard and an external mouse, you ca n work with your notebook as if it were a st andard off ice computer . An external monitor connect s to the RGB (monitor) port. An ext[...]

169 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 8 Follo w the on-screen instructions. Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or access a network through a dial-up connectio n, you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your comp uter) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A [...]

170 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating system: 1 Click Start , then click Contr ol Panel . The Control P anel appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hard ware . 3 Click Phone and Modem Opti ons . The Phone and Modem Options windo w ap[...]

171 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Accessing a network T o access: ❖ A wired network at t he of fice, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your compute r . ❖ A remote network, y ou need a dial-up co nnection. ❖ A wireless network, you need a wireless networki ng PC Card, or conta[...]

172 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 with other remo v able PC Card devices you may hav e installed. Yo u can use the system tray’ s PC Ca rd icon to turn of f your W i-Fi Mini PCI module. Ho we ve r , you will need to restart your computer to turn it back on. Y our optional Wi-Fi Mini PCI module i[...]

173 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The W orld Wide Web The W orld Wide 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 Protoc[...]

174 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 1 Connect your compu ter’ s modem to a teleph one line. For more information on connecting a modem, see “Connecting the modem” on page 97 . 2 Start your W eb bro wser . Have y our modem dial the ISP’ s telephone number , and establish a conn ection with th[...]

175 Exploring Y our Options T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 which are instantly vie wed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet ne ws groups A ne ws group is similar to a chat room, b ut 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[...]

176 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 For information on connecting: ❖ An external monitor , see “Us ing external disp lay de vices” on page 54 . ❖ A tele vision set, see “V ie wing presentations or DV D movies on your tele vision.” Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television T o view [...]

177 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 If a movie is already playing, turn it of f and repeat step 3. NOTE: As you press the Fn and F5 keys, the display box shifts to highlight the different display outpu t devices. When the TV box is highlighted, release the Fn and F5 keys to send the display to the video [...]

178 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Recording sounds Y ou can make audio recordings and sav e them as .wav f iles by connect ing an external microphone or other soun d source to the microphone in jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) [...]

179 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 button. 6 T [...]

180 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 In the Audio Properties windo w , adjust the Sound Playback quality and v olume , and the Sound Recording vol u m e. 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 s[...]

181 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Adjust the v olume: ❖ For e xternal speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker . ❖ For headphones, use the computer’ s volume control dial. Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’ s capabilities and usefulness. Y ou can purchase additional PC Cards from your [...]

182 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Car d 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping , sav e your data and turn off the co mputer before inserting the PC Card. For more i nformation, see “Hot swapping” on page 183 . 2 Hold the PC Card with the a rro w or main label side up a[...]

183 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Removing PC Cards 1 Click the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . 2 Click Safely remove xxxx , wher e xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. The operating system advise s yo u that you may safely remov e the card. 3 Press the PC Card eject button ne xt to the PC Car[...]

184 Exploring Y our Options Using SD car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Ne ver remo ve a network card while you are connected to a network. ❖ Ne ver remo ve a SCSI card while any of the SCSI de vices connected to it are operating. DEFINITION: SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface. A sin gle SCSI PC Card enab les you to c onnect [...]

185 Exploring Y our Options Using SD car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Removing a SD card 1 Right-click the SD driv e’ s icon and select Eject from the pop-up menu. 2 Press the card inw ard to release it. The card pops out slightly . 3 Lift the left side of the co mp uter , grasp the card, and pull it straight out.[...]

186 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 7 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to conf igure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether, these allo w you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ [...]

187 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn k ey a stic ky key , meaning you can press it once , release it and then press a function ke y to activ ate the hot ke y function. T o open Accessibility: 1 Click Start , then click All Pr ograms . 2 Select T oshiba Utilities , then select Accessib[...]

188 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 and folders from within any program without using the Start menu. This section describes ho w to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your prog rams and f iles. For in formation on creating operating system short cuts, see “Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts” on page 148 . W ith Fn-esse, you[...]

189 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Assigned ke ys and keys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the Fn-esse ke yboa rd in the selected color . ❖ Una v ailable ke ys are dark gray . Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to assign a k ey to open a program or document: ❖ Drag-and-drop ❖ Use the[...]

190 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the keyboard or T ouchPad T o assign a key to open a program or docu ment: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the follo wing: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key , th en press the desired assign ment key . ❖ Using the T ouchPad, mov e the cursor ov er the desired key and pr[...]

191 T oshiba Utilities Hotke y utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 do this, refer to your operating system documentation. ❖ Click OK to associate the folder with the k ey you just selected. ❖ T o open a popup list showing the items in that folder , press Fn plus the appropriate key from within an y Wi n d o w s ® program. Viewing existing key assi[...]

192 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The T oshiba Hotkey u tility windo w appears. Sample T oshiba Hotke y utility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 5 Click OK . TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIB A Console provides quick access to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range of computer settings. Y[...]

193 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIB A Console win dow The TOSHIB A Console offers three cate gories of features: ❖ Customize Y our Computer ❖ Network ❖ Security Customize Y our Computer The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Po wer Management (See “Po wer Management” on page 194 [...]

194 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Network The feature in this cate gory is the IR utility . Security The fea tures av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password Power Management The Po wer Management feature enables you to con trol your computer’ s power usage, reg a rdle ss of the source[...]

195 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties window The Po wer Sav e Modes tab show s the po wer usage modes for both A C power (“Plugged in”) and batte ry power (Running on batteries”). Y ou can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode. Th[...]

196 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The windo ws and settings for creating and customizing battery power modes are described in the following sections. Running on batteries section The preset modes are: ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Po wer ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Super Long Life Although you can change[...]

197 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 This tab enables you to choose an icon for your po wer usage mode, describe the mo de’ s characteristics and, op tionally , associate it with a program. The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Po wer Sav er Properties window . Y ou can change the name here[...]

198 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIB A Contr ols Pr operties window 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Check the boxes for the T OSHIBA Console b utton and/ or the Internet button. 4 Under Select a Program, ma ke the desired selections. 5 Click A pply , then click OK . T oshiba Hardware Setup T oshiba Hardware Setup [...]

199 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIB A HWSe tup window The TOSHIB A HWSetup window appears with tabs for the follo wing: ❖ Display — Allo ws you to select the b uilt-in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on. ❖ Boot Priority — Allo ws you to change the sequence in which your c[...]

200 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ K eyboard — Allows you to enable or disable the “wak e- up on ke yboard” feature. The feature allo ws you to “wake” the machine from Standby mode by pressing a key . ❖ USB — Allo ws you to enable or disable USB Le gacy Emulation. ❖ LAN — Lets you enable or disable[...]

201 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 8 WinDVD™ 2000 W inD VD is a software progra m for playing back CDs and D VDs. This chapter explains ho w to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, T oshiba recommends playing DVDs while your compute r is connected to AC power . For systems with a D VD -R OM driv e or DVD-R [...]

202 WinDVD™ 2000 Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 a D VD-R OM or DVD-R OM/CD-R W multifunctional driv e, W inD VD is preinstalled on the hard disk. 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 205 to locate the vol[...]

203 WinDVD™ 200 0 Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample InterV ideo W inD VD 2000 window 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 2[...]

204 WinDVD™ 2000 Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar . The playback speed slider e nable s you to control the speed at which the D VD plays. Mov e the slider to the left to slo w the playback speed or mo ve it to th e right to play the D VD faster . Placing the slider in the cen[...]

205 WinDVD™ 200 0 Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Y ou can open a shortcut menu, by positioning th e cursor ov er the W inDVD windo w , other than ov er the control pa nel, then clicking the secondary b utton. The shortcut menu contains the same featu res as the control panel, plus the enable caption feature, which displays captio ns for th[...]

206 WinDVD™ 2000 Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Click 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 v ated, the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the cont[...]

207 WinDVD™ 200 0 Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Maximizing the video window T o cl ose the W inD VD control panel and expand the video windo w to fi ll the screen, click the Maximize b u tton. Fas t reve r s e — move quickly backw ard through the D VD content. When you reach the desired location, click the play b utton to resume playing[...]

208 WinDVD™ 2000 Using playl ists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o display the control panel agai n, double-click anywhere in the video window . Using playlists A playlist is a customized list of D VD files in the order in which you want to view them. For e xam ple, you may want to create a playlist for D VDs that contain music files, so that you can [...]

209 WinDVD™ 200 0 Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 D VD files ha ve an .mpg, .v ob or .ac3 file name extension. After selecting a f ile, the file name appears in the Selected f iles list. Y ou can also double-click a f ile name to add it to the playlist. 4 Add as many f iles as you wish to the playlist. Y ou must add the files in the order[...]

210 WinDVD™ 2000 Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Customizing WinDVD Y ou can control seve ral general W inD VD charac teristics, such as whether the toolbar and status bar are visible, as well as numerous audio and d isplay features. Y ou control these general, audio and display features from the Properties windo w . 1 Launch W inD V[...]

211 WinDVD™ 200 0 Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 current region code of the W inDVD player installed in your computer is Region 1, comprising the United States and Canada. NOTE: Most DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives let you change the region code, usually be tween one and five times. Once a drive has reached the limit, the region cod[...]

212 WinDVD™ 2000 Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Setting audio properties 1 In the Properties windo w , click the A udio tab. The Audio tab mo ves to the front. The Curr ent audio track box displays the current au dio format and attributes. Sample Pr operties window with A udio tab on top 2 In the A udio channels box, select the appr[...]

213 WinDVD™ 200 0 Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Setting display properties 1 In the Properties windo w , click the Disp lay tab . The Disp lay tab mov es to the front. Sample Pr operties window with Display tab selected 2 Select the Lock aspect ra tio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video windo w is resized[...]

214 WinDVD™ 2000 Using W inD VD advanced features 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 select Wi n DVD to display the control panel in a dif ferent format. Y ou can a lso select About to display copyright and version information. Using WinDVD advanced features The features described in this sec tion are av ailable on the W inD VD expanded control panel. T o o[...]

215 WinDVD™ 200 0 Using W inD VD advanced featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Use this T o do this Or use ke yboar d 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 [...]

216 WinDVD™ 2000 Using W inD VD advanced features 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 enter button on the lo wer- right corner of the numeric ke ypad ( ↵ ) to be gin playing that chapter . Y ou can clear an entry b[...]

217 WinDVD™ 200 0 Using W inD VD advanced featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter button — display a list of all the chapters in the cur- rent D VD. Select the chapter you want to play , or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter number . C Titl e button — Dis- play a list of all the titles on the current D VD. Click the title you want [...]

218 WinDVD™ 2000 Using W inD VD advanced features 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Subtitles — display a list of all the av ailable language subtitles. This button is enabled only for D VD content that includes subtitles and supports dynam ic subtitle information changes. Select the desired langua ge, or select Default to dis- play subtitles in the D VD[...]

219 WinDVD™ 200 0 Using W inD VD advanced featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Zooming in Y ou ca n zoom in on a n area 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 ov er the to p-left corner of the area you want to view in close [...]

220 WinDVD™ 2000 Using W inD VD advanced features 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 m ov e the zoom window location using the pan feature. 1 W ith the video windo w in zoom mode, cli[...]

221 WinDVD™ 200 0 Launching an Internet br owser fr om W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The adjustment windo w provides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness. It also provides tw o color control sliders. Mov e the Color control 1 sli d er to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow colo r v alues . Mov e the sli[...]

222 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 9 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 help from your dealer , your network administrator or the manuf acturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e many problems b y your[...]

223 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o close a program that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultan eously (once). 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its name in the list. 3 Select the program you wa[...]

224 If Someth ing Goes W rong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 cab[...]

225 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The computer displays the WA RNING RESUME F AILURE message. The computer wa s placed in Standby mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the comp uter’ s memory has been lost. T o charge the R TC battery , le av e the c omputer plugged i[...]

226 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W i ndows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly , you may hav e to change your system’ s configuration or v erify the startup procedure to fix the problem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. T[...]

227 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many f actors contribute to the sp eed with which you can surf the Internet. The y include: modem speed, time of day (when ev eryone else is surfing, your access can be slow) and popularity of t[...]

228 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Y ou c an connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu. Resolving a hardware conflict If you recei ve an error message telling you there is a de vice dri ver conflict or a general hardware probl em, try using Wi n d o w s ® Help and Support to troub[...]

229 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 the computer ’ s Central Processi ng Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the co mputer’ s memory to store information as it wo rks. These channels of communicati on are commonly referred to as system resources. Interrupt Request Channel The channe l to[...]

230 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Reconfigure the de vice so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the de vice’ s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the de vice. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a wa y to check and change the config[...]

231 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 type of de vice, the driv ers installed, and the system resources assigned to the de vice. T o che ck a device’ s properties: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , P erformance and Maintenance , Administrative T ools . 2 Double-click the Computer Management icon. 3 In [...]

232 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Memory module problems 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 electricity you may have built up. T o avoid damaging the memor y module , be careful not to tou[...]

233 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Here are some typical problems and ho w to solve them: The A C power light does not come on when you plug in the A C adapter and power cable. Make sure the A C adapter and power cable are f irmly plugged into bo th the wall out let and the computer . If the A C powe[...]

234 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 your software using the hard disk more? Is the display set to turn of f automatically? W as the battery fully charged to begin with? All these conditions affect ho w long the charge lasts. For more information on maxi mizing battery po wer , see “Charging batteri[...]

235 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 password, press the Enter key , type the password and press Ent er . If no password is re gistered, press Enter . The scree n reacti vates and allo ws y ou to continue work ing. If you are using the b uilt-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an [...]

236 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Change the Colors option and click OK . For more information, see W indows ® Help. A message tells y o u 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[...]

237 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Error -checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories , files and File Allocation T able (F A T) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri ve you want to check and[...]

238 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Some programs run corr ectly but others do not. This is probably a conf iguration problem. If a program does not run properly , refer to its do cumentation and check that the hardware conf iguration meets its needs. A diskette will not go into the disk ette drive. [...]

239 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty . If necessary , wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner . Replace the disc in the tray . Make sure it is lying flat, label side up. Press the disc do wn until it locks on the spindle. Close th[...]

240 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 fast-forward and re wind du ring the legal notices at the begi nning of a mo vie. Playback perf ormance is poor . Make sure your system’ s A/C adapter is plugge d in and the system’ s po wer setting is on full. The Root or Title menu does not open. Most D VD ti[...]

241 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Ensuring DMA (Direct Memory Access) is turned on. See “Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting” on page 241 . 3 If you hav e in stalled new hardw a re (such as a new graphics card or audio card), ensure the component’ s driv ers supp ort Microsoft ® DirectX ® 8.[...]

242 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Secondary IDE Cha nnel Pr operties window 6 Click Advanced Settings . 7 Look at De vice 0. The current transfer mode should be Ultra DMA Mode 2. If it isn’t, select Ultra DMA Mode 2 from the pull-do wn menu and click OK . WinDVD problems: content issues Mo[...]

243 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 WinD VD will not function properly with “deb ug” software installed. The W inD VD application will not function properly if it detects that debug softw are is present on the system. Remove the deb ug software to restore functionality of W inD VD. WinDVD: error m[...]

244 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 [...]

245 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 d[...]

246 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 D VD disc do not match. Check the Region Code of W inD VD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro- pria[...]

247 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound from the computer . Adjust the v olume 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[...]

248 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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[...]

249 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Using PC Cards ” on page 181 for how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through quality control. If an[...]

250 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card . Remov e the PC Card. If removing the PC Card doesn’ t resolve the problem, try re starting the computer . If the computer still doesn’t w ork, contact the PC Card’ s manufacturer . Hot swapping ([...]

251 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 e ady (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers wil[...]

252 If Someth ing Goes W rong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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[...]

253 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 software programs b uild in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Sa ve your work! See “Computing tips” on pa ge 76 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our hard disk. Here are some ways you can [...]

254 If Someth ing Goes W rong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 If you need further assistance If you hav e followed the recommen dations in this chapter and are still havi ng problems, you may need additional technical assistance. This section contains the steps to take to ask for help. Before you call Since some problems may [...]

255 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Next, try one of T oshiba’ s online services. The T oshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServ e ® by t yp i ng : go toshiba . T oshiba voice contact Before calling T oshiba, make sure you hav e: ❖ Y our computer’ s model and model number . ❖ Y our com[...]

256 If Someth ing Goes W rong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Other T oshiba Internet We b sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and product information in the USA toshiba.ca Canada toshiba-Europe.com Europe toshiba.co.jp/index.htm Japan http:[...]

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258 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Pol a n d TECHMEX S.A. ul. Partyzantów 71, 43-316 Bielsko-Biala 01-059 W arszawa Poland Por tu ga l Quinta Grande Assisté ncia Técnica Informática, Lda. A v . Moinhos no. 15A Ur . Quinta Grande 2720 Alfragide Portugal Singapore T oshiba Singapore Pte. Ltd. 43[...]

259 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 ke ys hav e a legend on or abo ve the ke y indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot ke y enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mu[...]

260 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Instant password security Without a password The Fn + F1 k ey combinatio n turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing de vic e or any key will m ake t he d ispl ay r e appear . For information on setting a password, see “ Activ ating the po wer-on pas[...]

261 Hot Keys Po w e r u s a g e m o d e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Display Properties windo w appears. 4 If you clicked Choose a screen sa ver , the Screen Sav er tab has already been selected. If it isn’t selected, cli c k the Scre en Sa ver tab . 5 Click the On resume, passw ord protected check box. 6 Click OK . Power usage mode Fn + This hot [...]

262 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Standby mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Standby mode. ❖ A message box is displayed b y default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode. Click the checkbox to pre vent the message box appearing in future. Sample standby conf irmation box ❖ For more information about[...]

263 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer 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. Click the checkbox to pre vent the message box appearing in future. Sample [...]

264 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Display modes Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer-on display options. NOTE: This hot key does not function while WinDVD is playing. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and e x ternal monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in[...]

265 Hot Keys Display brightness 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Display brightness Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y decreases the screen b rightness. Fn + This hot ke y increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot ke y disables or enables the T ouc hPad. T o use the T ouchPad, see “U sing the T ouchPad” on page[...]

266 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Y our notebook computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada UL ap pr oved CS A a p pr oved United Kingdom BS ap pr ove d Australia AS ap pr ove[...]

267 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Appendix C Video Modes This appendix lis ts the vide o modes supp orted by the display adapter and identifies the ch aracteristics of each mod e. The columns in the tables ha ve the follo wing meanings: Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal and is g e nerally used by programmers to sp ecify video modes in p rograms. Ty [...]

268 Video Modes Y our computer’ s video modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Scan F req hor/vert is the horizontal and vertical scanning frequency in Hertz. This is for e xternal monitors only . Y our computer’ s video modes Y our computer supports the video modes def ined in this table. If your application of fers a selection of mode numbers that do [...]

269 Video Modes Y our computer’ s video modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T able 2 Video modes (XGA) 7+ VGA T ext 80 x 25 Characters 8( 9 ) x 16 Mono Mono 70 D VGA Grph 320 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 E VGA Grph 640 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 F VGA Grph 640 x 350 Pels 8 x 14 Mono M ono 70 10 VGA Grph 640 x 350 Pels 8 x 14[...]

270 Video Modes Y our computer’ s video modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 1600 x 1200 256/256K (V irtual) 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256/256K (V irtual) 256/256K 60 75 2048 x 1536 256/256K (V irtual) 256/256K 60 75 640 x 480 64 K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64 K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 102[...]

271 Video Modes Y our computer’ s video modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T able 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA) 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M/16M (V irtual) 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M/16M (V irtual) 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M/16M (V irtual) 16M/16M 60 75 2048 x 1536 16M/16M (V irtual) 16M/16M 60 Resolution LCD[...]

272 Video Modes Y our computer’ s video modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 1600 x 1200 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256/256K (V irtual) 256/256K 60 75 2048 x 1536 256/256K (V irtual) 256/256K 60 640 x 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K/64K 64K/64[...]

273 Video Modes Y our computer’ s video modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 640 x 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M/16M (V irtual) 16M/16M 60 75 2048 x 1536 16M/16M (V irtual) 16[...]

274 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Glossar 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[...]

275 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mo dule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D dig ital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M digital versatile (or video) disc read-on ly memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only mem[...]

276 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 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 adap ter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial bu s URL uni[...]

277 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applicatio ns include word processors, spreadsheets, and database ma nagement systems. See also pr ogram . B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic i[...]

278 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 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 t[...]

279 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 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 o rk together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or language as anot her . configuration [...]

280 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 direct memory acces s (D MA) — A d edicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory — See folder . disable — T o turn a computer option of f. See also en able . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, designed to be read from and written to by op[...]

281 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 DV D — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DV D - RO M . D VD-ROM (digital versatile disc r ead-only memory) — A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD- R OMs. Compare CD-R OM. E emulation — A tech[...]

282 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 fo l d e r — Also called directory . A container for organizing f i les sav ed to a disk. A folder is sym bolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a f ile folder . A folder can contain files and other folders. fo r m a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’ s operating syst[...]

283 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 high-density di skette — A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of data. See also diskette. 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 sa ve mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that acti vates a m[...]

284 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 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 e r the electrodes [...]

285 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 MS-DOS pr ompt — See system pr ompt. 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 communic[...]

286 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 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 [...]

287 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 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 scre[...]

288 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Stand by — A feature of some W indows ® 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 th[...]

289 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i — A trad emarked term by the W ireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for W ireless Fidelity . Wi-Fi is another term for the IEEE 2.11b communi cation protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless commun ication components. W orld Wide W e b (ww[...]

290 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Index A A C adapter 6 0 A C p o we r l ig ht 35, 60 , 64 Accessories programs 1 5 6 adding memory 4 7 alarms low battery 1 2 5 audio CDs playing 8 7 audio features 1 7 7 av oidi ng injury 4 0 B battery alarms 1 2 5 changing 1 2 6 charge not lasting 2 3 3 charging 62 , 1 2 1 conserving power 1 2 3 disposal 1 2 9 insertin[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 291 Index previous track 3 6 primary control 3 3 , 6 6 secondary control 33 , 6 6 S ta rt 133 stop 3 7 TOSHIB A C onsole 3 4 , 8 1 C calculator 1 4 8 CD control buttons 8 9 CD Player control panel 9 3 CD/D VD control buttons 2 8 , 3 4 , 3 6 , 88, 89 CD/D VDs caring for 9 6 inserting 9 1 , 9 2 playing 8 7 removing 9 5 viewin[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 292 Index external monitor 1 6 8 external speak ers 1 8 0 headphones 1 8 0 modem 9 7 monitor 5 4 po wer cable 6 1 television 54 to a network 9 8 USB-compatible keyboard 59 mouse 5 3 video projector 5 4 conserving battery power 1 2 3 cooling vents CPU 3 1 copying files 1 6 8 cursor control mode light 3 5 customizing taskbar [...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 293 Index double-click 6 6 downloading 17 5 D VD -R OM 36, 96 launch W inDVD 2000 1 7 7 D VD -R OM d ri v e 30, 87, 177, 201 inserting a disc 9 1 playing D VDs 2 0 1 problems 2 3 8 removing a disc 9 5 troubleshooting 2 3 1 W inDVD general properties 2 1 0 DV D - R O M / C D - RW launch W inDVD2000 1 7 7 D VD -R O M/ CD -R W[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 294 Index assigning keys 1 8 9 change/remov e key assignments 191 drag-and-drop 1 8 9 keyboard 18 8 s t ar ti ng 18 8 using keyboard or pointing device 190 viewing ke y assignments 1 9 1 f ol de rs 134 displaying information 1 6 6 front panel 3 4 function keys 3 3 , 7 8 H hard disk driv e cov er 3 8 l ig ht 36, 64 hardware [...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 295 Index J jacks microphone in 2 8 , 3 3 K keyboard 34 character keys 7 8 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 7 8 cursor control o verlay 8 0 emulating full-size 8 1 ext e rn a l 5 9 Fn-esse 1 8 8 function keys 7 8 hot keys 2 6 5 indicator panel 3 4 lights 3 4 n ot w o rk in g 224, 234 numeric ke ypad ov erlay 8 0 ov erlay keys 7 9 une[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 296 Index N network accessing 17 1 connecting to 9 8 New Connection W izard 1 7 1 Network Setup W izard 9 8 New F older icon 1 4 1 new te xt docu ment 1 3 9 next track b utton 3 7 Notepad 1 4 0 numeric mode li ght 3 5 O object properties 1 5 1 on/off light 3 5 online tours 1 5 9 operating system 2 3 P Pai nt program 1 4 2 p[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 297 Index printing a file 8 3 problem solving A C p o we r 233 accessing disk dri ves 2 2 4 battery charge doesn’t last 2 3 3 can’t access CD/D VD 2 3 8 can’t insert disk ette in driv e 2 3 8 can’t read a disk ette 2 3 8 changing display properties 2 3 6 checking device properties 2 3 1 compact discs not running cor[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 298 Index starting 8 2 W eb browsers 1 7 3 properties 1 5 1 R recharging m ai n ba tt er y 120, 121 R T C battery 1 2 1 recording adjusting q uality 1 7 9 sounds 1 7 8 Recov ery CD 2 5 Recycle Bin 1 5 4 region code 2 1 1 remaining battery power 1 2 2 removing battery cover 1 2 7 CDs and D VDs 9 5 main battery 1 2 6 PC Cards[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 299 Index hot key 2 6 2 S ta rt b ut to n 13 3 starting a program 8 2 Startup menu problem solving 2 2 6 sticky ke y 1 8 7 stop button 3 7 support for Windo ws 1 3 3 system indicator pan el 3 3 , 3 5 System Restore 1 5 6 S ys te m S et up 224 S ys te m T oo ls 156 System tray 1 3 4 T t as kb ar 134, 145 customizing 1 6 2 te[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 300 Index connecting 5 4 volume control dial 28 , 3 3 volume, adjusting 1 8 1 W war ran t y SelectServ 26 wav file s recording 1 7 8 W eb ad dr es s 138, 174 W eb browsers 1 7 3 We b s i t e s 2 5 4 Support Online 2 2 8 W eb sites,T oshiba 2 5 6 Wi - F i wireless netw orking 1 7 0 windows hiding 1 4 4 reposit ioning 14 4 r [...]