Toshiba A45 Series manual

5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 C6669-1103M1 Satellite ® A40/A45 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 201 in this guide. Handling the cord on this [...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Model: Satellite ® A40/A45 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer syste m you purchased may include a ReWr itable CD and/or D VD dri ve( s), among the most advanced data storag e technologies av ailable. As with an y ne w technology , you must read and follow all set-u p and usage instr uctions in the app licable user[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PR ODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICA TIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICA TION, Y OU , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Contact: T oshiba America Inform ation Syst ems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadi an ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following informat[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone compan y is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasi onally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operati ons or procedures. If these changes might affect your ser vice or the opera tion of your equipment, the t[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Alarm equipment If your home has specially wired al arm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you hav e quest ions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone co mpany o r a qualified installer . Instructions for IC C[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack t ype(s): USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) ra dio technology , an[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 result from deliberations of pane ls and committees of scientists wh o continually re vie w and interpret th e exte nsi ve rese arch literature. In some situations or enviro nmen ts, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uil ding or responsible representative s of the organization. These situa[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Pour empecher que cet appareil ca use du brouillage au service fa isant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l'interieur et de vrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Four nier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'e mission) est i nstalle a l'e xterieur , il doit [...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This de vice complies with P art 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subj ect to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This de vice may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y in terference that ma y cause undesired operati[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by T OSHIB A. The correction of interference caused b y such unauthorized modification, substitution or a ttachment will be the res ponsibility of the user . Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation T[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Ta i w a n The leg al communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operat ed in accordan ce with te lecommunication laws and regulations. Low po wer radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from leg al co mmunications or from indus trial, scientif ic and medical radio[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS. This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to av oid t[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit s are designed to provide reasonable pr otection against ha rmful interference in a residential installati on. This equipment generate s, uses, and can [...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 This device works on passive scan only. A peer -to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and T urbo Mode. 802.11b (2.4GHz) 802.11a (5GHz) T urbo Mode (5GHz) Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembour g Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerlan[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Argentina A ustralia Austria Belgium Brazil Ca[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Bluetooth wireless tech nology Interoperabil ity Bluetooth™[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Bluetooth wireless technology is a ne w innovative technology , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibi lity of its Bluetooth™ product s with all PCs and/ or equipment using Bluetooth wireless tech nology other than TOSH IBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth™ cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networ[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 In some situations or enviro nmen ts, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by th e proprietor of the building or responsible representativ es of the or ganization. These si tuations may for example include: ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wir eless technology on board of airplanes, or ❖ In any[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Note that any changes or modificati ons to this equipment not expressly approv ed by the manufa cturer may v oid the authorization to ope rate this equipment. Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated outpu t power of th e Bl uetooth™ Card from TOSHIB A is far below the FCC radio frequenc y expos ure lim[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The leg al communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operat ed in accordan ce with te lecommunication laws and regulations. Low po we r radio frequency electri c machinery shal l resist agains t interference from leg al co mmunications or from indus trial, scientif ic and medical radio emissi[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916 Fax: 0 3-5444-9 450 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regul ation Conformity Ce rtif ication, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of lo w-po wer data communication system r[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the label and manufacturing information may v ary .) This appliance contains a l aser system and is classifie d as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In cas[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including b ut not limited to an y product specificatio ns, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIB A CORPORA TION AND TOSHIB A AMERICA INFORMA TION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIB A) PRO VIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY O THER INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREIN AN[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 All other brand and product names are tr ademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury . Disposal of this material may be regulated due to en vironmental considerations . For disposal, reuse or rec ycling information, please c ontact your local g[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 35 This guide .............................................................. 36 Safety icons ........................................................... 37 Other icons used .............................................. 38 Other document[...]

27 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Charging the main battery ...................................... 51 Using the computer for the first time ..................... 52 Opening the display panel ................................ 52 T urning on the power ....................................... 53 Activating the power -on password ................... 54 [...]

28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Windows ® special keys .................................... 86 Overlay keys ..................................................... 86 Emulating a full-size keyboard ............................... 88 Starting a program ................................................. 88 Saving your work ..........................[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Using Standby ..................................................... 112 Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 114 Starting again from Standby .......................... 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ................... .............. 117 T oshiba’ s energy-saver design ............................. 1[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet ................. 139 Lesson 4: Creating a new document .................... 140 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder ........................... 141 Lesson 6: Starting programs ............................... 142 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows ..............[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Setting up a dial-up connection ..................... 172 Exchanging data with another computer .............. 173 T r ansferring files using a parallel port connection .............. 173 Getting help transferring files ......................... 173 Setting up a wireless connection ................... 174 Accessin[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Using SD Cards .................................................... 186 Inserting an SD card ...................................... 186 Removing an SD card .................................... 187 Chapter 6: T oshiba Utilities ...................... ............... 188 TOSHIBA Accessibility .......................[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Display problems ........................................... 215 Disk drive problems ....................................... 217 DVD-ROM or multi-functi on drive problems .. 219 Sound system problems ................................ 221 PC Card problems .......................................... 222 Printer proble[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree TM With Y our Computer ........ ....................... ............... 242 Getting Started ..................................................... 243 ConfigFree Main Screen ................................. 243 Starting ConfigFree ........................................ 244 Configurin[...]

35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 I ntroduction W elcome to the world of powe rful and portab le multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accom pany you where ver you go. Y ou will find your operating system, Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® XP , already installed on your comp uter . Y our operating syste[...]

36 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 specific information on the software, see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer . ❖ The product specifications and configura tion information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the featu res and specifications listed or illustrated. For more d[...]

37 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that mu st be observed in order to a void potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, an d the icons[...]

38 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highli ghts technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon deno tes helpfu l hints and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the de finition of a te rm used in the [...]

39 Introductio n Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Ser vice options T o shiba offers a full line of se rvice options built around its SelectServ ® limited warranty programs. F o r more information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at toshiba.com . If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on pa ge 201 .[...]

40 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your n otebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating a[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner v ents or heaters[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers. W ith a little care and proper use of the equipment, you can work comfortably througho ut the day . This section pro vides hints on av oiding strain and [...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Corr ect postur e and positioning of the computer Whiche ver t ype you choose, use the follo wing guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that the ke yboard is at or slightly belo w the le v el of your elbo w . Y ou should be able to[...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Lighting Proper lighting can improv e the visibility of the display an d reduce eyestrain. ❖ Position the display panel or e xternal monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect of f the screen. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare. ❖ A void placin[...]

45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ A void performing repetiti ve acti vities for long periods. Intersperse such acti vities with other tasks. ❖ Focu sing your e yes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain. Look aw ay from the computer frequently and focus your e yes on a distant object for [...]

46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Ne ver turn of f the computer if a driv e light indicates a dri ve is acti ve. T urning of f the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage th e disk, the dri ve, or both. ❖ K eep the computer and disk s away from objects that generate strong magnetic fie[...]

47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Setting up your software The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may var y depending on your softwa re setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer , the Setup W iza rd guides you through steps t o set up your softw are. 1 From the welcome scre[...]

48 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 process of your co mputer . If you opt not to register at th at time, you can either double-click the icon on your deskto p or go to the T oshiba W eb site at www .register .toshiba.com . Customer failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer ri ghts under this [...]

49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer source 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the power cable and A C adapter to conn ect the computer to a liv e electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery . Sample power cable an d sample AC adapter Use only the AC adapter supplied [...]

50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Connecting the power cable to the sample A C adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to ca use birth defe cts or other reproductive harm. Wash h ands after handling . 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN.[...]

51 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Damaged power cables can ca use fire or electric shock. Never modify , forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat to the power cable. If the power cable becomes damag ed or the plug overheats, discontinue use. There is a risk of electric shock. Never remove the pow[...]

52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Batter y life and charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings , and features used. Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel . Opening the display pa[...]

53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T urning on the power 1 Check that all the driv es are empty . 2 T urn on the computer by pressing the power b utton, located abov e the keyboard, un til the on/of f light changes to green. Pr essing the power button When you turn on the computer for the first time, do [...]

54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The hard disk dri ve indicator flashes to indicate that the hard disk dri ve is currently in use. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Activating the power -on password When you f irst turn on your computer , no password is required. But you can set up[...]

55 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 After the third incorrect pass wo rd submission, the system automatically shuts down. Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchPad, th e small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti ve to touch and enables you to mov e the cursor with the stro k e o[...]

56 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Control buttons The control b uttons are belo w th e T ouchPad and are used like the b uttons on a mouse. The primary control b utton is the bu tton on the left and correspon ds to the left mouse b utton. T o double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid success[...]

57 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 ey[...]

58 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch is a program that adds features to the T ouchPad. For e xample, by selecting an icon you can: ❖ Open a docu ment ❖ Launch a program ❖ Sho w a list of windo w s and switch the acti ve windo w ❖ Open Inter[...]

59 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 will be closed. If the icon is highlighted in blue and selected, the function correspon ding to the selected icon will be launched and the TOSHIB A T o uch and Launch window will remain open. T o close the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch window , release your finger when the[...]

60 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The type and number of icons you see in the main part of the TOS HIB A T ouch and Launch windo w is determined by which of the corne r icons you select. T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch is controlled/adjusted via an icon on the system tray . The ic on will change color when [...]

61 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch Settings When you choose th e Settings shortcut menu entry , the TOS HIB A T ouch and Launch Settings windo w appears. Sample TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch Settings window In the Corner Assignment section you can change the icons you see at the fo[...]

62 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The Option b utton allo ws you to def ine ho w folders will open, def ine visual af fects and control whe n to sho w help. A list of tables appears in the T able section of the TOSHIB A T o uch and Launch Settings wi ndo w . These are the same items (icons) you can choo[...]

63 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using the Add Printer Wizard The Add Printer W izard may be needed by older printers or printers shared on a network . T o set up a printer with the Add Printer W izard: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . The Control P anel appears. Sample Contr ol P anel 2 Click Printers[...]

64 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Printers and F axe s window 4 Click Add a printer . The Add Printer W izard window appears. Sample Add Printer W izard[...]

65 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 differenc e. Installing additional memor y (optional) Before y ou install or remove a me mory module, tu rn off the comp[...]

66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If you use the computer for a long time, th e memor y modules will become hot. If this happens, let the mo dules cool to room temperature before you replace them. Do not try to install a memor y module under the following conditions. Y ou can damage the computer and th[...]

67 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Open the display panel and re move th e p a ne l ab ove t h e ke yboard that contains the po wer button. When removing the computer’ s power button panel to install additional memory , be careful no t to damage the display or circuit board. Using a flat-head scr e[...]

68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing the panel ab ove the ke yboar d The brace sits i n the cent er of the area expo sed when the panel is removed. Obser ve how the keyboard retaining brace is position ed before you remove it. Store the brace with the screws for safekeep ing. Removing a ke yboar [...]

69 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 4 Lift the ke yboard and gently place it face do wn on the palm rest of the computer . Lifting the ke yboar d Removing the ke yboard exposes the two memory slots, which are co v ered b y a plastic sh eet. Locating the cover ed me mory module slots Covered memory modul[...]

70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 5 Lift (b ut don’ t detach) the plastic sheet to e x pose the memory slots. Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots 6 Remov e the ne w memory module from its antistatic packaging. Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Be fore you handle the module, [...]

71 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 7 Insert the memory module in a slot. After ensuring the cutout in the module aligns with the tab in the memor y module slot, gently press th e module do wn into place. Inserting the memory module The clips on either side of th e module will click to secure the module[...]

72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 When the panel is properly positioned, it will snap do wn into place. 12 T urn on the computer . T o verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory , see “Checking total memory” on page 74 . 13 If the computer does not r ecognize the memory , shut do wn t[...]

73 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Pull the clips aw ay fro m the memory module. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Pulling the clips away fr om the memory module 3 Carefully remov e the module from the slot. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module[...]

74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing the memory module 4 Complete the procedure by follo wing steps 8 through 13 in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 65 . Checking total memor y When you add or remo ve memory , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do [...]

75 Getting Started Connecting a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Connecting a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of th e T ouchPad, the computer’ s built- in pointing de vice. T o connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one of the USB ports. Connecting a printer Y ou can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB [...]

76 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in LCD display , but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen. Once you ha ve co nnected an e xternal display de vice, you can choose to use the internal display only[...]

77 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ External de vice only 3 Release the Fn key for the selection to take ef fect. TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these se ttings using the Display Properties box in the Control Pan el. Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture qua lity fro[...]

78 Getting Started Connecting an option al external diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ If you use the display ho t ke y ( Fn + F5 ) to change the display output with the LCD Display Str etch option enabled and the Display area (re solution) set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600, the image on th e internal display panel may appear stretched. The Windo[...]

79 Getting Started Using an external k e y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample diskette drive Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer provided that the k eyboard is USB-compatible. T o connect a keyb oard, attach its cable to one of the computer’ s USB ports. Y ou ca n do this afte[...]

80 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Use the Shut do wn command if you are using the Wi n d o w s ® XP Profess ional operating system and connected to a domain server . ❖ If you hav e work in progress and are not connected to a network, u se the W indo ws ® Standby or Hibernate commands to sav e your syst em set[...]

81 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Cleaning the computer T o keep your computer clean , gently wipe the display panel and exterior case wit h a lightly dampened cloth. Ask yo ur T o shiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Keep liquid, including clea ning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard[...]

82 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 PORT -Noteworthy ® computer loc k cable T o secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part o f a heav y object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable of f the object. 2 Pass the locking en d through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’ s loc[...]

83 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sa ve it to the disk. Y ou will lose all unsa ved work, if, for e xample, a system[...]

84 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Back up your files to storage media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha ve a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error -Checking and Disk Defragmenter regu[...]

85 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Character keys T y ping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a type writer , except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space chara cter instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The upperca[...]

86 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Windows ® special keys W indows ® special ke ys The keyboard provides two ke ys that ha v e special functions in the operating system: ❖ The W indows ® logo k ey opens the St art menu. ❖ The Application k ey has the same function as the secondary T ouchPad control b utton (or [...]

87 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using the numeric keypad overlay T o turn on the numeric k eypa d ov erlay , press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on. Y ou can still use the ov erlay ke ys to type alphabetic characters while the[...]

88 Learning the Basics Emulating a full-size ke yboa r d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o turn of f the cursor control overlay , hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor co ntrol mode light on th e ke yboard indicator panel g oes out. Emulating a full-size keyboard Although the co mputer’ s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-[...]

89 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer , save your work to the hard disk driv e. Always save your data even when you are using Standby mode. If your batter y fully discharges , your information will be lost. Y our computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is runn[...]

90 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Printing your work V erify that the Windo ws ® XP operating system is set up for your printer as de scribed in “Setting up a printer” on page 62 . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y o u only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are changing [...]

91 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 4 Double-click the folder that co ntains the file, then click the file you want to copy . HINT : Y ou can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file. T o select multiple consecutive files, hold down the Shift key and click the first and then the las[...]

92 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 For these reasons, your computer may come with a D VD- R OM or multifunction dri ve. TECHNICAL NOTE: Y our DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is set to play region 1 (North Am eric a) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the drive will automaticall[...]

93 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Never press the eject button or turn o ff the computer while the drive-in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. The eject b utton requires po wer to operate. The manual eject bu tton does not requi re po wer . Never use a p[...]

94 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. If you have set a password for lo gging onto your system, your computer will start up an d you will need to log on before being able to play a CD or DVD. CD/DVD and Digital audio modes The follo wing [...]

95 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Inserting a disc Before pla ying an audio CD, turn the volume down. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage y our ears. T o turn the volume down, access the Volume Control program (click Start , All Programs , Accessories , Entertainment , Vol u [...]

96 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Inserting a disc Be careful not to touch the drive’ s lens (located underne ath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfun ction. 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place. P o[...]

97 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . The computer automatically detects a disc in the dri ve and opens the Audio CD window . T o play an audio CD select the Play A udio CD using W indows Media Player option and click OK . Sample A udi[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The W indows Media TM Player windo w a ppears. Sample W indows Media TM Player window The W indows Media TM Player control pa nel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause b utton on the CD Player cont[...]

99 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain files just lik e disk ettes and the hard disk. CDs are often used to install software or store f iles that require lots of space, such as photographs and large presentation f iles. Y ou can use Explorer o[...]

100 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened pap er clip, into the manual eject button access hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject b utton. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray [...]

101 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ A telephone line ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) T o connect to the Internet, you need a W eb browser , such as Microsoft ® Internet Explorer . Connecting the modem to a phone line Y our computer comes with a built-in modem and a b uilt-in Ethernet LAN adapter .[...]

102 Learning the Basics P owerin g down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o use a dial-up conne ction, have your network administrator confi gure your computer for the network and supply you with the telephone number for the dial-up connection. T o set up the netwo rk connection, use the Dial-Up Netw orking W izard: 1 Click Start and point to Al[...]

103 Learning the Basics P o wering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Each option has its advantages. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before usi ng any of these options to power down your computer , save you r files and make s ure the disk activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before tur[...]

104 Learning the Basics P owerin g down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Hibernation command The Hibernation comman d sh uts the computer do wn completely , but it f irst sav es the current state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibern ation mode does not require po wer to maintain the sav ed information, the system settings are retained i[...]

105 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Factors when choosi ng Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery po wer . The battery will e v entu ally discharge in Standb y mode. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Rest[...]

106 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 windo[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Click OK . The computer turns itself of f. Holding the shift key while the T urn Off computer Windows dialog box is open, changes the Standby button to hibernate. For more information about setting up hi bernation “Hibernation command” on page 104 and “Using Hibernat[...]

108 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample TOSHIB A P o wer Saver Pr oper ties window 4 Select Shut down for the opt ions you w ant. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Shut down t o ha ve the compute r shut do wn when you press the po wer button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to S[...]

109 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using Hibernation When Hibernation is enabled, you can p ut the computer into Hibernation in more than one w ay . Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation enable d is a default setting. If it should become disabled, you can enab le it by right-clicking the Po wer Sav er icon in the[...]

110 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The computer sa ves the state of the system, includ ing all open programs and fi les, to the hard disk. Then the computer turns itself off. If you are using the W indows ® XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain, po wer off the computer using Hibernation as follo ws: 1 Cl[...]

111 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o put the computer into Hibernation mode b y pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel, you must preset th e mode. 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Panel , then Pe rf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. 3 Click the Setup Act[...]

112 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 6 Click OK . The computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “Power Management” on page 196 . Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start the computer from Hibernation mode, press[...]

113 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The T urn off computer windo w appears. Sample T urn off computer window 2 Click Stand By . The computer sav es the state of all open programs and files to memory , turns off the display , and goes into a lo w-po wer mode. The on/off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Stan[...]

114 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The computer sav es the state of all open programs and files to memory , turns off the display , and goes into a lo w-po wer mode. The on/off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in Standby mode. If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully , your i[...]

115 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Click the Setup Action tab . The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w appears. Sample TOSHIB A P o wer Saver Pr oper ties window 4 Select Standby for the options you w ant. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mo de when you p[...]

116 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Starting again from Standby T o start the computer from Standby mode, press the power button. The computer returns to the screen you were using. If you put the co mputer in Standb y mode b y closing the display panel, you can sta rt it again by opening the display panel.[...]

117 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer standby mode when it is not being used, thereb y conserving ener gy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its [...]

118 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on applications, po wer management settings an d features utilized. Recharge time v aries depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer . After a period of time, the ba ttery wi[...]

119 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Changes to these settings may result in system performanc e or stability issues. Users who are not complete ly familiar with the power management component of the syste m should use the preset configuration . For assistance with se tup changes, contact the T oshiba Global Suppo rt C[...]

120 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 computer of f. It takes much long er to char ge the battery while the compute r is on. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power . The battery may not start char ging immediately if: ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold. T o ensure t[...]

121 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o recharge the R TC battery , co nnect the computer and leave it po wered on for 24 hours. The above error me ssage may var y by c omputer model. The RTC battery does no t charge while th e computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is charging the computer . If the R TC bat[...]

122 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Determining remaining batter y power HINT : Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining batter y power . The computer needs this time to check the batter y’ s remain ing capacity and perform its calculations . Y ou can monitor the[...]

123 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top left side of the dialog box. W ith repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’ s capacity will gradually decrea se. A frequently used older battery will not po wer the comp uter for as long as a ne w battery , even when bot[...]

124 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 These po wer-savin g options co ntrol the wa y in which the computer is conf igured. By using them, you can greatl y increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery . T o shiba has combined these options into preset power prof iles. Usin[...]

125 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y our W indows ® operating system of fers two alarms before your system shuts do wn. T o change the defa ult alarm settings: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control P anel then Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the To s h i b a Pow er S av e r icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab[...]

126 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Remov e all cables connected to the computer . 4 Close the display p anel and turn the comp uter upside do wn with the front side of the computer facing you. 5 Mov e the battery release lock to ward you (and the front of the computer) to mov e the battery release latch. Releasin[...]

127 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 7 While still holding the release latch in the open position lift the battery pack out of the computer . Removing the battery If the batter y is leaking or its case is c racked, put on protective gloves to handle it, a nd discard it immediately follo wing the advice in “Disposin[...]

128 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections offer tips on ho w to take care of your battery and prolong its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor , ov erheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the comput[...]

129 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could explode. Maximizing battery life T o maximize the life of your battery pack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a po wer source and operate it on battery po wer until the battery pack fully [...]

130 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adapter . ❖ Store spare battery pack s in a cool dry place out of di rect sunlight. Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack shou ld last for years. When the[...]

131 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Always trav el with the computer in a carrying case. T o shiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer . They all pro v ide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cables, and compact discs. Contact your authorized T oshiba repre senta ti ve for more information. TECHNICAL N[...]

132 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 4 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indows ® XP operating system by guidi ng you through a fe w basic tasks. If you ha ve used a W indo ws ® operating system before, you will find the W indows ® XP operating sy stem f amiliar . Whether you ha ve used a W indows ® o[...]

133 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad fo r ev eryth ing you can do in the W indows ® XP ope rating sys tem. Y ou use its featu res to start programs, f ind documents, set up system compo nents, and perform most [...]

134 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou can create a new desktop icon for any folder , file, or program b y dragging the element’ s icon from its location in a windo w to the desktop area. The icons initially displayed on your system de sktop include: T o shiba Access—[...]

135 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Search for files ❖ Access W indows Help and Support Cent er ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system acti vity and shut do wn the computer For more information on starting p rograms, see “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 142 . T a[...]

136 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and control b uttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 the files and folders reside in your co mputer on a storage device , such as a disk dri ve. Y ou can think of your computer storage system in terms of off ice equipment. Y ou hav e a f ile cabinet (device), that[...]

137 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr ol buttons tog ether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu. 3 W ith the pointer in an empty area of the desktop, click the secondary b utton (the righ t-hand b utton) to open the desktop shortc ut menu. As th[...]

138 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and control b uttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 6 No w click the Close button in the upper -right corner of this windo w . The operating system closes the My Computer window . If the taskbar is locked, you need to unlock it. T o unlock the taskbar , place the[...]

139 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about th e Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 HINT : Y ou can move the taskbar to any of the desk top’ s four edges. 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop. Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a W e[...]

140 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample My Computer wind ow Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you ho w to create a te xt file without ha ving to f irst open a program. 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary b ut[...]

141 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Notice that when the docume nt opens, th ere is a ne w button on the taskbar that reads My Ne w Doc- Notepad (the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but, if you point to the na me, the complete name is visible). By display [...]

142 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting p r ogra ms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 4 Close the Notepa d document yo u just created by clicking the Close b utton on the right side of the Notepad title bar . The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop. 5 Click the document icon and drag it to ward yo[...]

143 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Click Pain t . The operating system open s Paint—a basic dra wing program. Sample P aint window T o launch Windo ws ® Explorer: 1 Click Start , then point to All Pr ograms . 2 Click Windo ws Explorer . The operating system open s W indow[...]

144 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositio ning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample W indows Explor er window Notice the taskbar no w has two b uttons on it—one for Paint and one for W indo ws ® Explorer . 3 T o re-display the Pain t program, click the Pa in t button on the taskbar . The o[...]

145 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r eposition ing, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 This lesson introduces se veral wa ys to adjust the size, shape, and position of windo ws open on the desktop. Using the taskbar If you ha ve applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by point ing to t[...]

146 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositio ning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Click the Maximize bu tton in the top-right corner of the Paint wi ndo w . The Paint windo w expands to f ill the screen, hiding e verything e x cept the taskbar . Notice that the Maximize button has changed. I t i[...]

147 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of W indows Expl orer , placing it on the right side o f the desktop. No w that the windo ws are side by side, you can see ho w you could refer to one windo w while w orking in the other . [...]

148 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 This lesson teaches you how to close the programs yo u opened earlier in this tutorial. T o close the programs: 1 Click the Close button at the top-right of the Expl orer windo w . Wi n d o w s ® Explorer closes, removing the Explorer button[...]

149 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Click New , then click Shor tcut . The operating system displays t he Create Shortcut dialog box. Sample Cr eate Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box, type c:windowssyst em32calc.exe and click Next . The operating system prompts[...]

150 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Searc h options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and F olders . The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box. Sample Searc h Results d ialog box[...]

151 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 HINT : Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 3 Ty p e char in the All or part of the f ile name: te xt box, and then click Search . The operating system display s a list of all the files with “char” in their [...]

152 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The operating system treats a ll windo ws, icons, pro grams, dri v es, etc. as self-conta ined ob jects, each with its o wn set of properties (such as size, positio n on-screen, and color). Man y of these properties can be customize d[...]

153 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Display Pr operties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Sa ver tab . 4 Click the arro w beside the current option to open the screen sav er list box. 5 Scroll through the screen sa ver options by clicking the scroll arro ws in the li[...]

154 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the da te and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou can view an y object’ s properties by clicking the object with the secondary b u tton, then choosing Pr operties from the shortcut menu that appears. The nex t lesson explai ns ho w to set two ot her properties—the date and t[...]

155 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting th e date and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Date and T ime Pr operties dialog box HINT : T o open the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly , either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondar y button, then click Adjust Date and Time, or double- c[...]

156 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial, you crea ted a new icon on the desktop. Since e verything you ha ve done to this point has been ju st practice, you may want to retu rn the desktop back to[...]

157 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Recycle Bin op en on the desktop 4 T o completely remov e an obje ct, select it, and then click File , Delete . The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. Later on—in your real work, not in this tutorial?[...]

158 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o delete e verything from the Rec y cle Bin at once, choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. Click Ye s to confirm that you are sure. HINT : Empty th e Recycle Bin period ically . Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it [...]

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 3.1 The operating system guides yo u through the p rocess of storing your system settings for fu ture use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time. Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This lesson [...]

160 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 3.1 The Help and Suppo rt Center Index wind o w pane appears. Sample Help and Support Cent er Inde x The left side of the screen contains the inde x. The text box above the inde x, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic [...]

161 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 3.1 Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the Pai nt link. The operating system open s the Paint program. Not e very Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about. Ho wev er , when you do encounter one, it provides[...]

162 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: T urning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Click What’ s new for Help and support . 3 On the right pane, click T ours and articles . 4 On the right pane, click T our of W indows XP . Sample Help and Support Cent er window Lesson 15: T urning off your computer It is v ery i[...]

163 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 5 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 syst em of fers you sev eral ne w features and enhancements, including: ❖ Ne w system file protection ❖ A system restore function, a llowing you[...]

164 Exploring Y o ur Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Personalizing your desktop Y our desktop is your virtual wo rkspace. This section explains ho w to customize its features for the way you like to work. Y ou can customize the follo wing aspects of the desktop: ❖ T as kbar—which resources to display for quick access ?[...]

165 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Bringing the world to your desktop W ith the W indo ws ® XP operating system you can set up your desktop with complete W orld W ide W eb integration at a single click. T urning on the Web content interface The first step to bring acti ve content to your desktop is to tu[...]

166 Exploring Y o ur Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 7 T o bro wse the Gallery for more components to add, click V isit Gallery . In order to bro wse, an acti ve Internet connection must be established. 8 T o select some other W eb si te, type the ad dress of the W eb site you want or click Browse t o locate it. Y ou can c[...]

167 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Choosing a style T o select desktop and brow sing style options: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 Select the To o l s menu, then click F older Options . The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample F older Options dialog box 3 C[...]

168 Exploring Y o ur Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 a regul ar basis. F or example, using this W eb integration feature you can monitor weath er , game scores, stock prices, or headlines—all in the windo w of your choice. Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or more cu stomizable toolbars at the top of a win[...]

169 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The elemen ts you can ad d to the top of t he windo w are: Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then click the name of the toolbar yo u want to display . [...]

170 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Open the folder you want to vie w as a W eb page . 3 In the To o l s menu, s elect Folder Options. 4 In the T asks section, click the button for Show common tasks in f olders . 5 Click Ap pl y , t hen OK . Sample Contr ol P anel window as a W eb pag e The additi[...]

171 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou can connect a n external US B-compatible ke yboard and a USB-compatible mouse to one of the USB ports. For more information about connecting a mouse, see “Connecting a mouse” on page 7 5 . Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet , use an[...]

172 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 4 Click the Modems tab . A location box appe ars. 5 In the Attached to field, the COM port is specif ied. 6 Make a note of the COM port number . 7 T o verify that the modem is set up properly , double-click the COM port to which your modem is connected. The TOSHIB[...]

173 Exploring Y ou r Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Set up a home or small off ice network ❖ Set up an adv anced connection 5 Click Next and follo w the directions on the screen. The computer connects to the network. Exchanging data with another computer T o transfer a large amo unt of information between [...]

174 Exploring Y o ur Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 In the dialog box, typ e direct cable connections . 4 Follo w the online guide instructions. Setting up a wireless connection For information on ho w to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation or contact your T o s[...]

175 Exploring Y ou r Options Connecting to the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet you may need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your comp uter) ❖ A telephone line, DSL, a cabl e connection, or a satellite link ❖ A bro wser or communica tions program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) Once you h[...]

176 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 An over view of using the Internet The follo wing sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The W orld W ide W eb ❖ Signing up with an Internet Service Provider ❖ Getting st[...]

177 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, man y people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection.[...]

178 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Internet features The Internet of fers man y type s of communication tools to help you perform man y tasks. ❖ Internet email T o send and receive email of your o wn, yo u need a mailbox on the W eb, or an email address. If you hav e an account with an ISP , you c[...]

179 Exploring Y ou r Options T oshiba’ s online resour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 large amounts of data. Y ou can also use the File T ransfer Protocol (FTP) supported by a separate softw are program. T oshiba’ s online resources T o shiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about T oshiba [...]

180 Exploring Y o ur Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Display Pr operties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab . 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar to ward Les s until the setting reads 800 x 600 , then click App l y . The screen blinks momentar ily while the settings are adjusted. 4 The Monitor Settings windo w appear[...]

181 Exploring Y ou r Options Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 When the D V D-R OM or multi-function dri ve control panel appears on your screen , press the Play button. Display settings hot key Using the Fn + F5 keys, y ou can set your system’ s display to vie w D VD movies or presenta tions on an external de vice. For more inf[...]

182 Exploring Y o ur Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton and speak no rmally into the microphone. Y o u can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you ha ve f inished recording, click the Stop b utton. 5 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 6 T o sa[...]

183 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 In the Audio Properties dialog bo x, adjust the Recordin g V olume and Preferred device. 4 Click OK . Y our new settings tak e ef fe ct the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speaker[...]

184 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Check the documentation that cam e with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard, or later . Other cards may work with your computer , but are likely to be much more dif ficult to set up and use. PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Servic[...]

185 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Inserting a PC Car d T o avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer , do not force the card into the PC Card slot. Removing PC Cards 1 Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remov e Hardwar e icon on the system tray . After the Safe to Remove Hardw are message appears, it is safe t[...]

186 Exploring Y o ur Options Using SD Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Hot swapping One of the great things abou t PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with anothe r while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping. ” Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at an y time, to a void data loss ne ver remo ve a card whi[...]

187 Exploring Y ou r Options Using SD Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Inserting an SD card Removing an SD card 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 SD card. 3 Press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly . Removing an SD car d 4 Lift the sid[...]

188 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 6 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 o gether , these allow you to ascertai n certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ [...]

189 T oshiba Utilities TOSHI B A Accessibility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn k ey a stic ky key , meaning y ou can press it once , release it and then press a function ke y to activ ate the hot key fu nction. T o open Accessibility: 1 Click Start , then click All Pr ograms . 2 Select To s h i b a , Utilities ,[...]

190 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Fn-esse The operating system shor tc uts and T oshiba’ s Fn-es se program pro vide quick w ays to open programs, documents, 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 i[...]

191 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The keys are color -coded as follo ws: ❖ A v ailable ke ys are white. ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the F n-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 as[...]

192 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The program or docume nt is no w associate d with the ke y you just selected. T o open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key . Using the keyboard T o assign a key to o pen a program or documen t: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Using the ke yboard, press and hold the Fn ke y , then press [...]

193 T oshiba Utilities Hotke y utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ T o create a popup list w ith items from v arious folders, or to pick only a fe w items from a folder , create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents. If you are unsure ho w to do this, refer to your operating system documentation. ❖ Click OK to associate th[...]

194 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o acti v ate the utility: Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities, Hotkey utility . The T oshiba Hotke y 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 prov[...]

195 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Point to TO S H I BA , then Utilities , then click the resulting Console selection. The TOSHIB A Console window appears. Sample TOSHIB A Co nsole window The TOSHIB A Console offers the follo wing features: ❖ Customize Y our Computer ❖ Security Customize Y our Computer The fe[...]

196 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Hotkey assignment (See “Fn-esse” on pa ge 190 .) ❖ T o shiba Hardware (See “T oshiba Hardware Setup” on page 198 .) ❖ ConfigFree ( See “Using ConfigFree TM W ith Y our Computer” on page 242. ) Security The fea tures av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor pass[...]

197 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample TOSHIB A P o wer Saver Pr oper ties window The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w sho ws the po wer prof iles, which are optimized for se veral diff erent working en vironm ents. Y ou can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized profile[...]

198 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life Although you can change the p roperties for an y of these prof iles, this is not recommended. If y ou need a customized profile, create a ne w profile wi th the properties you require. The D VD Playback prof ile applies on ly when a D VD program is playing.[...]

199 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample TOSHIB A HW Setup window The TOSHIB A HWSetup window appears with tabs for the follo wing: ❖ Display — Allo ws you to select the b u ilt-in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer po wers 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 3.1 ❖ K eyboard — Allo ws you to enable or disable the “wake- up on ke yboard” feature. The feature allo ws you to “wake” the machine from Standb y by pressing a key . ❖ USB — Allo ws you to enable or disable USB Le gacy Emulation. ❖ LAN — Lets you enable or disable LAN f[...]

201 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 7 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your notebook computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your de aler or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems[...]

202 If Someth ing Goes W rong Pr oblems th at ar e easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o close a program that has stopped respo nding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultan eously (once). The W ind o ws T ask Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de it[...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 5 Press Enter to add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were d oing when you received the message. 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer . Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may [...]

204 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 disket te dri ve, press the l eft or right arro w key and choose your boot-up d e vice. HINT : Press F12 as you power on the compu ter to access the menu. The computer displays the WA RNING RESUME F AILURE message. The computer w as placed in Standby[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ The operating system respon ds dif ferently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding [...]

206 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices Menu See your W indows ® do cumentation for further e xplanation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display differen t versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Int[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o access Windo ws ® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start , then click Help and Support . The Help and Suppo rt Center windo w appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search f ield, type in the t opic of the problem with which you need help and foll[...]

208 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The recommended procedure fo r getting multiple de vices to work together is to add and set up one de vice at a time. After you add each device, test it to mak e sure it and all previously connected devices work. The device most recently connec ted to the system is t[...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the W indows ® XP op erating system, a void ing hardware conflicts is easy . Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/ output system) and the opera ting system to automatically assign resources [...]

210 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a wa y to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using De vice Manager can cause other conflicts that ma ke one or more devices unu sable. Device Manager is a configu[...]

211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o check a device’ s propertie s: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , P erf ormance and Maintenance , Administrative T ools . 2 Double-click the Computer Management icon. 3 In the left pane, click Device Man ager . 4 T o vie w the de vice(s) installed, double-click the[...]

212 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Memory module problems Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Be fore you handle 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 touch its gol[...]

213 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Power and the batteries Y our computer receives its po wer through the A C adapter and po wer cable or from the sy stem batteries (main battery and real-time clock (R TC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For e xample, a fau lty A C adapter or power cable will[...]

214 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently rechar ge a pa rtially charged battery , it may not charge full y . Let the batte ry discharge complet ely , then try charging it again. Check the po wer options using th[...]

215 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into ef fect. Press any key to activ ate the screen. Y ou may have acti v ated the instant password feature b y pressing Fn and F1 simulta[...]

216 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness con trols on the external monitor . ❖ Make sure the display choice is not set f or the b uilt-in screen only . The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the deskto[...]

217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Adjust the screen resolu tion and/or color quality . 4 Click OK . The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher . Small bright d[...]

218 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Right-click the dri ve you want to check and click Properties . The dri ve’ s properties box appears. 3 Click the To o l s tab. 4 Click the Check Now bu tt o n . The Check Disk window appears. 5 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix file sys[...]

219 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou ma y be inserting the disk ette incorrectly . Hold the diskette wit h the hub side faci ng do wn, and insert it so that the metal head windo w cover goes into the dri ve f irst. The metal cov er or a loose labe l may be obstructing the path into the dri ve. Carefu[...]

220 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the driv e tray does not slide out. Make sure the comput er is connected t o a po wer source and turned on. The D VD-R OM or multi-function dri ve eject mechanism requires power to operate. T o remov e a disc without tu rning on[...]

221 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 6 Double-click the Secondary IDE Channel . The Second ary IDE Channel Prope rties windo w appears. Sample Secondary IDE Cha nnel Pr operties window 7 Click the Advanced Settings tab . 8 Look at De vice 0. The current transfer mode should be Ultra DMA Mode 2. If it is n[...]

222 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. Changing the sett[...]

223 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Some card manufacturers use special softw are called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that ca n cause problems wh en installing the PC Card. If your system does not ha ve b uilt-in driv ers for your PC Card and the card did[...]

224 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 5 Double-click the appropriate category for the PC Card being used. 6 Double-click the name of the PC Card de vice. The operating system display s your PC Card’ s Properties windo w , which contains information about your PC Card confi guration and status. The comp[...]

225 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an external de vice, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’ s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section . Printer problems[...]

226 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The printer will not print what y ou see on the scr een. Many programs display informa tion on the screen dif ferently from the way the y print it. See if your program has a print pre vie w mode. This mode lets yo u see your work exactly as it will print. Contact the[...]

227 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared. Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a progra m and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs b uild in an automatic backup, but you should n[...]

228 If Someth ing Goes W rong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y our local computer store or book store sells a v ariety of self- help books you can us e to suppl ement the inform ation in the guides. If you need further assistance If you hav e followed the recommen dations in this chapter and are still havi ng problems, you may[...]

229 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and su spect that the problem is hardware-related, T oshiba offers a v ariety of resources to help you. Start with accessing T oshiba on the Internet using any Internet bro wser by typing pcsuppor t.toshiba.com . T o stay curr[...]

230 If Someth ing Goes W rong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Europe www .toshiba.co.jp/index.ht[...]

231 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of f ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Germany T oshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Regensb urg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S.A. 109 Syngrou A venue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece Hungary T echnotrade Kft. Szerencs utca 202 1147 Budapest Hungary Ireland T oshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd[...]

232 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Papua New Guinea Fujitsu (PNG) Pty . Ltd. P .O. Box 4952 Boroko NCD, Papua New Guinea Pol an d TECHMEX S.A. ul. Partyzantów 71, 43-316 Bielsko-Biala 01-059 W arszawa Poland Portugal Quinta Grande As sisténcia Técnica Informática, Lda. A v . Moinhos no. 15A Ur .[...]

233 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys tha t, w hen pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the ke y indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Instant password security Fn + This hot k ey b lanks the display . Fn + This hot ke [...]

234 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and acti v ates instant security . Using the pointing de vice or any k ey will make the display’ s content reapp ear , if no password is set for the current user . With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of[...]

235 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fully ch arged (e ven if the computer is operating on A C po wer) your display may rea ppear automatically after a short time. T o protect your deskto p, you must set up a screen sa ver with a password bef[...]

236 Hot Keys P ower usage mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Power usage mode Fn + This hot ke y displays the power usage pop-up win- do w and c ycles through the battery sav e modes. The po wer usage modes in the operating system under battery power are: Long Life, Normal, High Po wer , D VD Playback and Presentation Sample power usage modes The po wer us[...]

237 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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. This messag e box can be set so it does not display . Sample Standby conf irmation box ❖ For more information about Standb y mode, [...]

238 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the co mputer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to conf irm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. The message box can be set so it does not display . Sample Hibernation confi[...]

239 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only In order to use a simultan eous mode, yo u must set the res[...]

240 Hot Keys Disabling or enab ling the T ouchP ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot k ey turns th e numeric o verlay o n and off. Fn + This hot k ey tu rns the scroll lock featu re on and off. For more information, see “Overl[...]

241 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C power cable connectors for v arious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr ove[...]

242 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Appendix C Using ConfigFree TM With Y our Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities used for conf iguring networks that use both wired an d wireless network de vices. These utilities include the follo wing: ❖ Connecti vity Doctor — The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to help fix networking problems with your not[...]

243 Using Config Free TM With Y our Com puter Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Quick Connect — The Quick Co nnect utility is used to configure a wireless LAN connection (ad hoc connection) between a personal computer and a T oshiba W ireless Projector . The T oshiba W ireless Projector utility must be installed in order to enable Quick C[...]

244 Using ConfigFree TM With Y our Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Create LOG — Creates and displays a log f ile containing diagnostic information about de vices connected to the network. ❖ About — Displays version information about ConfigFree. ❖ Help — Displays the online help file. Starting ConfigFree T o start Config[...]

245 Using Config Free TM With Y our Com puter Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Right-click the Conf igFree icon on the taskbar , and then click Options . For more information on conf iguring Config Free, see the online help. ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor displays the co nnection confi guration an[...]

246 Using ConfigFree TM With Y our Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor scre en automatically refreshes. Ho we ver , you can also use the Refr esh b utton to refresh the screen. Device Settings The De vice Settings screen displays a list of all wired, wireless, and infrared (for syst[...]

247 Using Config Free TM With Y our Com puter Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 V iewing the de vice settings ❖ Network Connections — Displays the Network Connection window , which co nt ains detailed information about the network connection. ❖ Enable/Disable — Y ou can easily enable or disable a ny of the listed de vices simply[...]

248 Using ConfigFree TM With Y our Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings u tility displays a list of all the registered prof iles in Conf igFree. Y ou can also add, modify , and delete profiles; switch the prof ile be ing used; and view specif ic details about each prof ile. V iewing r e gister[...]

249 Using Config Free TM With Y our Com puter Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Add, Modify , and Delete a Profile ❖ T o add a new prof ile to ConfigFree, click t he Add button in the Profile Settings screen. T o overwrite an e xisting profile, sel ect the profile to be ov erwritten, and then click Add . ❖ T o modify an existing pro[...]

250 Using ConfigFree TM With Y our Computer Using Auto Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5GHz (802.11a), Quick Co nn ect will change this mode to 2.4GHz (802.11b), and then connect to the projector . The wireless LAN conf iguration will return to the default settings under the follo wing condition[...]

251 Using Config Free TM With Y our Com puter Using Au to Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou can access the Auto Switch fea ture in any of the follo wing ways: ❖ From the taskbar , right-click the ConfigFr ee icon, and then click A uto Switch . ❖ From the Profile Settings screen, you can click the Au t o Switch button. Auto Switch (Cable Disconn[...]

252 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on y our computer . Acronyms The follo wing 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 OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact di[...]

253 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory modu le DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M digital versatile (or video) disc read-on ly memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory [...]

254 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 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 ran dom access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial b us URL unifor[...]

255 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 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 in[...]

256 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 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 pathway through which data flows from one de vice to another . See also b us speed , fr ontsid e bus . bus speed — The speed at which th[...]

257 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 color palette — A set of speci fied colors that establishes the color s that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or devices can w ork together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or language as anot her . configuration —[...]

258 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 direct memory acces s (DMA) — 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 off. See also enable . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, designed to be read from and written to by optical[...]

259 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 driver — See device dr iver . DV D — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DV D - RO M . D VD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc r ead-only memory) — A very high-capacity storage medi um that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs[...]

260 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 fo r m a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’ s operating sy stem. Form atting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write in formation to th e disk or read information from it. frontside bus — The primary pathw ay (b us) between the CPU and the computer’ s [...]

261 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 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 ke y or combination of ke ys that acti v ates a memo ry resident program. hot swapping — The ability to add or remove de vices from a comput[...]

262 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two tran sparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pa ttern that polarizes the light passing through it. A filter ov er the electrodes per[...]

263 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 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. multi-function drive -- A D VD drive that can read and write to CD and D VD med ia. Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI. N network ?[...]

264 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 password — A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. 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 ad[...]

265 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 read- only memory — See ROM . reb o ot — See boot , restart . 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 prin[...]

266 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 software — See pr ogr am. Compare h a rd w a re . Standby — A feature of some W indows ® operating systems that allows you to turn of f the computer 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 indo ws ® o[...]

267 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i — A trademarked term by the W ireless Cap ability Ethernet Alliance which stan ds for W ireless Fidelity . Wi -Fi is anot her term for the IEEE 802.11 communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless commun ication components. W orld Wide W eb (ww[...]

268 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Index A A C adapter 49 A C power light 49, 53 Accessories programs 158 alarms low battery 124 audio features 181 av o iding injury 42 B battery alarms 124 caring for 128 changing 125 charge not lasting 214 charging 51, 79, 120 disposal 130 installing 125 light 53, 121 monitoring power 121 po wer usage mode 236 removing 12[...]

269 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 CDs inserting 95 problem solving 220 channels DMA 208 IRQ 208 Character Map 149 charging main battery 51, 120 checking device properties 210 cleaning CD or D VDs 100 computer 81 closing programs 147 comfort chair 43 lighting 44 work habits 44 command Shut down 103 Tu r n O ff 103 commands Hibernate 104 po wering do [...]

270 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 control buttons for D VD-R OM or multifunctio n driv e 95 customizing taskbar 164 D date and time setting 154 DC-IN 50 desktop 133 browsing style 166 creating new icon 134 creating shortcuts 148 major feat ures 133 properties 152 shortcut menu 137 Start button 134 system tray 135 taskbar 135, 145 Device Manager 210 [...]

271 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 ergonomics lighting 44 posture 42 seating guidelines 43 work habits 44 error messages device dri ver conflict 207 general hardware problem 207 non-system disk or disk error 204, 219 problem with display settings/ current settings not wor king with hardware 216 program has performed an illegal operation 202 warning r[...]

272 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 I icon 133 desktop 134 moving to desktop 134 naming 141 safety 37 inserting CDs and D VDs 95 PC Cards 184 SD card 186 installing main battery 125 interference statement 14 Internal mod e 217 Internet 176 bookmarked site not found 206 chat rooms 178 connecting to 175 news groups 178 overv iew 176 slow connection 206 [...]

273 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 multi-function drive 180 cannot access disc 219 dri ve tray will not open 220 problems 219 start 180 troubleshooting 211 My Computer 136, 137 N network connecting to 101 dial-up connection 102 New F old er icon 141 new te xt document 140 Notepad 141 O object properties 152 online tours 161 P Pai nt 142 password inst[...]

274 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 224 computer will not power up 203 contacting T oshiba 228, 229 corrupted/damaged data files 218 Device Manager 210 disabling a device 210, 211 disk driv e is slo w 218 display is blank 215 external display not work ing 217 external keyboard not working 214 external monitor 215 f[...]

275 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 restarting from Standby 116 restarting from T urn Off 108 R TC (real-time clock) battery 118 running the computer o n battery power 117 S safety computer 130 disposing of batteries 130 icons 37 precautions 45 saving your work 89 screen blank 215 does not look normal/flickers 216 Screen Saver tab 15 3 SD 186 SD card [...]

276 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 text f ile 140 toolbars displaying in a window 169 To s h i b a Internet W eb sites 230 T oshiba Accessories information 38 TOSHIB A Console 194 T oshiba Hardware Setup 198 TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch 58 disable/enable 62 T ouchPad disabling/enabling 56 using 136 using with con trol buttons 136 transferring files 173[...]

277 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 creating shortcuts 148 desktop 133 Help 159, 206 Help and Support 207 problem solving 204 Recycle Bin 156 remo ving obj ects 156 resizing or moving windows 145, 146 special features 163 starting programs 142 System Restore 158 tours and tutorials 161 Tu r n O ff 162 We b T u t o r i a l 139 wireless features Wi - F [...]