Toshiba A60 manual

PMAD00007011 08/04 Satellite ® A60/A65 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 Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 165 in this guide. Handling the cord on this product will ex[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Models: Satellite ® A60/A65 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased ma y include a ReWritable CD and/or D VD driv e(s), among the mo st adv anced data storage technologies av ailable. As with any ne w technology , you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user gui[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CRITICAL APPLICA TION, Y OU , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of th e FCC rules. These limit s are designed to provide reason[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contact: T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92 618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC requirements The following informatio[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or p rocedur es. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipmen t, the te[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer . Instructions for IC CS[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NO TICE: The Ringer Equi valence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any comb ination of de vices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equ[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN devices howe ver is far much less than the elect romagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones. Because W ireless LAN produ[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired operation of th is device. L ’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suiv antes: (1) il ne doit [...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finnish: V almistaja TOSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten v aatimusten ja sitä koskev ien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Dutch: Hierbij verklaart T OSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company dat het toestel Radio L[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA – Federal Communica tions Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interference that may cause undesired operati[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this pr oduct to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce th e potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite [...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MH[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap prov al Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoo r use only Radio approvals for wireless devi[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside buildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for priv ate us age outside buildings across publi[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed × : forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use t[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands i n the European Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devi ces without a W ireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Acce ss Points that hav e employed and activ ated a radar detectio[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. A[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the 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™ [...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a ne w innovative technology , and TO SHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of i ts Bl uetooth™ products with all PCs and/ or equipment using Bluetooth wireless tech nology other than TOSH IBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth™ cards from TO SH IBA in order to enable wireless net[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually revie w and interpre t the extensiv e research literature. In some situations or en vironments, the use of Bluetoot h wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the [...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference, and ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Note that[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequenc y electric machin ery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electr[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to av oid the band of mob ile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the la bel and manufacturing information may va r y . ) 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 user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. In cas[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including but not limited to an y product specifications, is subj ect 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 MANU AL OR AN Y O THER INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREIN A[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computer disposal information This product contains mercury . Disposal of this material may be regulated due to en viro nmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling inform ation, please contact your local g ov ernment or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www .eiae.org .[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 35 This guide .............................................................. 36 Safety icons ........................................................... 36 Other icons used .............................................. 37 Other document[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Using the computer for the first time ..................... 52 Opening the display panel ................................ 52 Y our computer’ s features and specifications .... 53 T urning on the power ....................................... 53 Activating the power -on password ................... 54 Using the T [...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Windows ® special keys .................................... 82 Overlay keys ..................................................... 83 Starting a program ................................................. 84 Starting a program from the Start menu .......... 85 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer ... 85 Start[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Starting again from Hibernation mode ........... 112 Using Standby ..................................................... 112 Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 113 Starting again from Standby .......................... 115 T oshiba’ s online resources ................................... 115 Chapter 3[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Connecting the modem to a telephone line .... 138 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 138 An over view of using the Internet ........................ 140 The Internet ................................................... 140 The World Wide W eb .................................... 141 Internet Ser vice Pro[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Hotkey utility ........................................................ 157 TOSHIBA Console ................................................ 157 Customize Y our Computer ............................. 159 Security .......................................................... 159 Power Management ......................[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Contacting T oshiba ........................................ 194 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites ........................ 195 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices ................................. 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys ....... ....................... ............... 197 V olume Mute................................[...]

35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I ntroduction W elcome to the world of po we 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 our system comes the Microsoft ® Wi n d ow s ® XP Home or XP Pro operating system. Y our operating system of fers exciting fea[...]

36 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configura tion information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on you r particular model, please visit T o[...]

37 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the seriousness of the risk, an d the icons highlight t hese instructions as follo ws: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in de ath or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazardous situ ation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serio us [...]

38 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : This icon deno tes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the defi nition of a term us ed in the text . Other documentation Y our computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ This electronic user’ s guide. ❖ Guides for other programs that may come prein [...]

39 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 designed to be used in a v ariety of locations and situations. This section prov ides gui[...]

40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner v ents or heaters[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external de vices is important to av oid stress-related injuries. ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance . Y o u should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck, and look[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 vel of your elbo w . Y ou should be able to type comfortably with your shou lders relaxed and [...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our LCD display has a brightn ess approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes. Arms and wrists ❖ A void bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. K eep them in a relaxed,[...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other precautions Y our notebook computer is designed to provide o ptimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of travel. Y ou should observe certain prec autions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer . ❖ A void pro longed physical [...]

45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the driv e, or both. ❖ K eep the computer and disk s aw ay from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as lar ge stereo speakers. Information on disks is stored magnetically . [...]

46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all set up steps up to “Setting up your software” before adding ex ternal or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer , memor y , and PC cards. Y[...]

47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register online, yo ur computer must be connected to the Internet via a voice-grade telephone lin e or a Local-Area- Network (LAN). If you chose not to register n ow , you may register with T oshiba by clicking the Register with T os hiba icon on the desktop. A windo w displays t[...]

48 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Connect a mouse (see “Connecting a mouse” on page 68 ) ❖ Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on page 69 ) ❖ Install PC Cards (see “Using PC Cards” on page 148 ) ❖ Connect an external ke yboard (see “Using an external ke yboard” on page [...]

49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you connect the AC adapter to the computer , always follow the steps in the exact order as described in th e User's Manual. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step other wise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrica l c[...]

50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN. Sample connecting the A C adapter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. The A C power indicator glo ws when the computer is connected to an external po wer source. The battery light: ❖ Glo ws amber whil[...]

51 Getting Started Char ging th e main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the main batter y Before you can use the battery to po wer the computer , you must charge it. Connect the co mputer to a li ve po wer outlet using the A C adapter and power cable. The A C power light glo ws green and the battery light glo ws amber to sho w that it is char[...]

52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time The computer is no w ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch t o the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the display panel T o avoid damaging the display pa ne[...]

53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer , the b rightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic charact eris tic of LCD technology . Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to in[...]

54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample pr essing the power button When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating sy stem has loaded completely . The preinstalled operating system loads automatically . The hard disk dri ve indicator flashes to indi[...]

55 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Console windo w appears. For more information see “TOSHIB A Console” on page 157 . 2 Click Security . 3 Click User password . 4 Follo w the on-screen instructions. The password requirement becomes acti ve the ne xt time you turn on your computer . When the fea ture is[...]

56 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o mov e the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your fi nger across the T ouchPad from left to right. ❖ T o mov e it to the left side, slide your f inger from right to left. Because the T ouchPad is much smaller th an the display screen, moving your cursor across the s[...]

57 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Mouse icon. 4 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab . The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab vie w windo w appears. 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[...]

58 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch is a program that adds features to the T ouchPad. F o r example, b y sele cting 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 Internet Explorer[...]

59 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 highlighted in blue and selected, th e function co rresponding to the selected icon launches and the TOSHIB A T o uch and Launch windo w remains open. T o close the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch window , release your finger when the blue circle is not on any icon. Or , highlight the Clos[...]

60 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T OSHIB A T ouch and Launch is controlled/adjusted via an icon on the system tray . The icon changes color when the TOS HIB A T ouch and Launch is acti ve. Double-click the icon to open the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch Settings window . Right-click the icon to see the follo wing shortcu[...]

61 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In the Corner Assignment section you can change the icons you see at the four corners of the TOSHIB A T ouch and Launch windo w using the drop-do wn list box es. The icons are referred to as tables in the TO SHIB A T ouc h and Launch Settings dialog. The T ouch P ad settings b utton a[...]

62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Installing additional memor y (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory mod ules, see the accessories information packaged with you r system or visit accessories.toshib a.com . Before y ou install or remove a memor y module, turn off the computer using the Start[...]

63 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not try to install a memor y module under the fo llowing conditions. Y ou can damage the computer and the module. 1. The computer is turned on. 2. The computer was shut down using Stand by or Hibernation mode. 3. Power to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has bee[...]

64 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample using a Phillips-head scr ewdriver to r emove the memory co ver 3 Remov e the scre w that holds the memory cover in place, and remov e the memory cover . 4 Remov e the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. Static electricity can damage the memor y mod[...]

65 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memor y access problems. The clips on either side of th e module will click to secure the module. 6 Replace the memory[...]

66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a memor y module If you use the computer for a long time, th e memory modu le will become hot. If this happens, let the module c ool to room temperature before you replace it. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage th[...]

67 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Pull the clips aw ay fro m the memory module. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Sample r emoving the memory module 3 Carefully remov e the module from the slot. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a gr[...]

68 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Checking total memor y When you add or remo ve memory , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Click System . 4 The General tab vie w automatically appears and sho ws the rec[...]

69 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a printer Y ou can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. Y ou can connect a USB printer after you turn on the computer . Alternati vely , you can connect a parallel printer to the computer’ s parallel port. Connecting a USB printer T o achi[...]

70 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your printer has not been detected automatically when connected to the computer , you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer . Y ou install the printer driv er either by follo wing the instructions indicated in your pr inter guide, [...]

71 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Printers and Faxes windo w appears. Sample Printers and F axe s window 4 Click Add a printer . The Add Printer W izard window appears. Sample Add Printer W izard[...]

72 Getting Started Connecting an option al e xternal diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Follo w the on-screen instructions. HINT : If you are using more than one printer , make sure the name is descriptive enough to he lp you tell the difference. Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Y ou can a ttach an optional external USB diskette [...]

73 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 disp lay onl[...]

74 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ External de vice only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other e xternal video de vice) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video 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 [...]

75 Getting Started P owering off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 Windows ® XP operating syste m by default does not display resolutions below 8 00 x 600. T o displa y the 640 x 480 resolution, you may need[...]

76 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o leav e the computer off for a longer period , you can us e the W indows ® T urn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut down command when connected to a domain server instead. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage th[...]

77 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , even across the room, mak e sure all disk acti vity has ended (the disk acti vity lights stop glo wing) and all ex ternal peripheral cables are disconnected. Never pick up the computer by its display pa nel or by the back (where the p[...]

78 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot, then rotate the ke y a qu arter-turn and remo ve it. Sample locking the computer The computer is no w securely locked to deter computer theft.[...]

79 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t h e 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 syste[...]

80 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your files to storage media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha ve a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error -Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly [...]

81 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Sample ke yb oar d Character keys T yping 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[...]

82 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Sample Ctrl, Fn and Alt ke ys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt ke ys do dif ferent things depending on the program you are usi ng. For more i nformation, see your program documentation. Function keys The function ke ys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 key[...]

83 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Overlay keys Sample ke yboar d overlay k e ys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or co ntrol the cursor as you w ould using the ten-k ey k eypad on a desktop computer’ s ke yboard. [...]

84 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use the cursor control ov erla y when the numeric overlay is on, press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor co ntrol ke ys. T o return to the numeric overl ay , release Shi ft . T o turn off the numeric k eypad ov erlay , hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numer[...]

85 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use W indows Explorer t o locate the program f ile ❖ Use the Run dialog box Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a progr am, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All Prog rams menu. T o start a program that has an icon in the All Prog rams menu, fo[...]

86 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Accessories . 3 Click Windo ws Explorer . 4 Click My Computer to expand th e windo w . 5 In the left part of the windo w , under the C: icon, double- click the folder containing the program, in this case Program Files . W indows ® Explorer shows the conten ts of the Program F[...]

87 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ If you know the program’ s location, type the command line. For a program in the W indows ® fol der , type just the program name. Otherwise, type the full file path. F or example, to access W ordPad, type: c:Program FilesWindowsN[...]

88 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer , save your work to the hard disk driv e. Always save your data even whe n you are using the Stand by . If your battery fully discharges, your information will be lost. Y our computer can be configu red to warn you when the batter y is ru[...]

89 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 T ype a fil e name, then click Sa ve . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. The W indows ® XP operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters; the names can inclu[...]

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

91 Learning the Basics Bac king up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual f ile s to media, such as a CD. Or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive or to your network partition. T o back up to a CD, optio nal diskette d ri ve, or other media: 1[...]

92 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: When restorin g files, the backup program prompts you if you tr y to overwrite a file that already exis ts on the hard disk. Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file. Using the DVD-ROM or multi-functi[...]

93 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components Y our D VD-R OM or multi-function dri ve may look lik e this: Sample D VD-R OM or multi-function drive Never press the eject button or turn o ff the computer while th e drive-in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so[...]

94 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The pr evious track b utton returns to the preceding track on the disc. The next track b utton skips to the following track on the disc. The play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playin g. The stop/eject button stops a disc th[...]

95 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust. Handle discs carefully . Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole a nd ed ge. If you handle the disc incorrectly , you could lose data. 4 Carefully place the di[...]

96 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample positioning the disc on the spindle Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle. If you position the disc incorrectly , it can jam the disc tray . 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indica ting[...]

97 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample A udio CD window The W indows Media ® Player windo w appears.[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Media ® Player window The W indows Media ® Player control panel w o rks much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause bu tton on the CD Player control panel. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Sto[...]

99 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer . 2 Click the D VD-R OM/multi-function driv e icon. The disk dri ve will run the CD. If your disk do es not run using th is method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk. F or example[...]

100 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer on Never press the eject button or turn o ff the computer while th e drive-in-use light is glowin g. Doing so could dama ge the disk or the drive. 1 Locate and press the eject b utton. The disc tray partially opens. 2 Grasp th[...]

101 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caring for CD and DVD discs ❖ Store your discs in thei r original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Ne ver be nd a disc or place hea vy objects on top of it. ❖ Hold a disc by its outsid e edge. Fingerprints o n the surface of a compact dis[...]

102 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Each option has its advantages. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before usi ng any of these options to power down your computer , save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turn i[...]

103 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Restart command Restart is the same as T urn Of f or Shut do wn but automatically po wers up the co mputer . Use it when you need to reload the operating system, for example to acti vate changes to system settings. Hibernation command The Hibernation comman d sh uts the compu[...]

104 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Standby command Standby pu ts the computer into a po wer-sa ving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer , you can contin ue working from where you left of f. Factors when choosi ng Standby: ❖ While in Standby m[...]

105 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using T urn Off or Shut down If you are using the W indows ® XP Home operating system, or are using the W ind o ws ® XP Professional operating system and are not a member of a doma in, po wer of f the computer as follo ws: 1 Click Start , T urn off computer . The T urn off[...]

106 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Shut down computer wind ow 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 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 se[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties wind ow 4 Select Shut down for the opt ions you w ant. ❖ When I press the power b utton Set this option to Shut down to hav e the computer shut do wn when you press the power b utton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Shut[...]

108 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again after T urn Off or Shut down T o start the computer up again, press and release the po wer button. The on/of f light turns on. Using Hibernation When Hibernation is enabled, you can put the computer into Hibernation in more than one w ay . Enabling the Hibernation comman[...]

109 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn of f computer window with shift ke y held down to show Hibernate option 2 Hold do wn the Shift k ey an d click Hibernate (“Hibernate” only appears when the Shift ke y is pressed). The computer sa ves the state of the system, including all open programs and fi les, to t[...]

110 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer sa ves the stat e of the system, incl uding all open programs and fi les, to the hard disk. Then the computer turns itself off. Going into Hibernation mode more quickly Y ou can also put the computer into Hibernation mode in the follo wing ways: ❖ By pressing the hotke y[...]

111 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties wind ow 4 Select Hiber nation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Hiber nate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this opti[...]

112 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the po wer button. The co mputer returns to the screen you were using. If you put the computer in Hibe rnation mode b y closing the display panel, you can sta rt it again by opening the dis[...]

113 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 mode. The on/off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. If you are using the W indows ® XP Professional operating system and are a member of a domain, power of f the computer using the Standby command as follo ws: 1 Click Start , then Shut down . The Shut Do wn [...]

114 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 See “Standby mode” o n page 200 . ❖ By pressing the po wer bu tton ❖ By closing the display panel T o put the computer into Standby mode when you press the po wer button or close the display panel, you mu st preset the mode: 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Pane l then Perf or[...]

115 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online resour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mo de when you close the display panel. 5 Click A pply . 6 Click OK . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “Power Management” on page 159 . Starting again from Standby T o start the comput[...]

116 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 [...]

117 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Battery Notice Battery life may v ary depend ing on applications, power management settings. and feat ures utilized. Recharge time v aries depending on usage. The battery does not char ge while the computer is using all of its po wer to run applications and devices. Af[...]

118 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 setup changes, contact the T oshiba Global Su pport Ce[...]

119 Mobile Computing Char ging th e batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never leave batteries in th e batter y charger for more than a week at a time. Doing s o may reduce th e potential charge of the batter y . Use only battery chargers de signed to work with your notebook computer . Y ou can ord er a T oshiba batter y charger from T oshib a’ s Web [...]

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

121 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 It is seldom necessar y to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on. If the R TC batter y is low , the real-time clock and ca lendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. When Hibernation mode is enab led and the RTC battery is completel[...]

122 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Panel then Perf ormance and Maintenance. 2 Click the To s h i b a Pow e r Sa ver icon. The T oshiba Po wer Sav er Properties windo w appears. Sample T oshiba P ower Saver Pr operties window The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top l[...]

123 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indows ® operating system has additional po wer management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control P anel. F or more information, see “Po wer Management” on page 159 . Conser ving battery power Ho w long a fully char ged battery pack lasts when you ar[...]

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

125 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the main batter y When your battery po wer is running lo w , you ha ve two options—connect the computer to an A C power source or install a charged battery . When handling a batter y , be careful not to drop it or short- circuit its terminals. Also, do not drop, hit or [...]

126 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 If the battery lock latches are in the locked position (to ward the left of the computer), slide them to wards the right of the computer . Sample r eleasing the battery lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery . Sample r eleasing the battery[...]

127 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 While still holding the release latch in the open position, lift the battery pack out of the computer . Sample r emoving the battery If the batter y is leaking or its case is cracked, pu t on protective gloves to handle it, a nd discard it immediately following the advice in “[...]

128 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 2.3 ❖ 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 2.3 ❖ 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 r aveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 39 , also apply while tra veling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunn y ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust. ❖ Always trav el with the computer in a carrying [...]

132 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your Satellite ® S eries notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP Home or XP Professional operatin g system. Y ou use its features to sta r[...]

133 Exploring Y our Options Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard features: icons, Start b u tton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern. Sample W indows ® XP oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represen ts a folder , file, or program that[...]

134 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recycle Bin — Hold s files y ou ha ve deleted. Y ou may be able to retrie ve these f iles until you empty the Recycle Bin. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recy cle Bin. For more information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows online [...]

135 Exploring Y our Options Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these b uttons to quickly switch between the programs or win do w s. [...]

136 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications Y our computer comes with a built-in modem that can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. The modem allo ws you to: ❖ Access the Internet. ❖ Communicate with your of fice’ s local area network (LAN), or a larger corpo[...]

137 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The follo wing procedure is intended to sup port you if yo u need to either upgrade y our modem or reset the port to the default settings. If you are ha ving trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to dete rmine the current COM port name and possibly change i[...]

138 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can commu nicate using the modem, yo u need to connect it to a telephone line. Y our computer’ s built-in modem port provides an R J-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade tel ephone lin[...]

139 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up the connection T o set up an off ice co nnection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations. T o use a dial-up conne ction, hav e your network administrator confi gure your computer for the network and su pply you w[...]

140 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use your wireless commun ication, flip the wireless antenna on/of f switch to the On position. Using the Wi-Fi ® Wireless LAN Mini PCI module Y our computer may have an inte grated Wi-Fi W ireless LAN Mini PCI module. It is recommended t hat you do not remo ve [...]

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

142 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once you ha v e established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer’ s modem to a telephone line. F or more information on connecting a modem, see “Connecting the modem to a telephone line” on page 138 . 2 Start your W eb brows[...]

143 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet features The Internet of fers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks. ❖ Internet email T o send and receiv e your own email, you need a mailbox on the W eb or an email address. If you hav e an account with an ISP , you can probab[...]

144 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exploring video features Y our computer’ s video features enable you to view Wi n d o w s ® presentations or D VD movies on the computer screen (display panel or e xternal monitor). For information on connecting an external monitor , s ee “Using e xternal display de v[...]

145 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 The Monitor Settings windo w appears and asks if you want to keep the setti ngs. 5 Click Ye s . 6 T o change the settings back, repeat steps 2 through 5 . Playing DVDs Y our co mputer must be on for you to use the D VD-R OM or multi-function dri ve. 1 Open the D VD-R OM [...]

146 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording sounds Y ou can make audio recordings and sav e them as .wa v files by connect ing an e x ternal microphone or other soun d source to the microphone jack and using the Soun d Recorder feature in the operating system. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) fi[...]

147 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Record b utton and speak no rmally into the microphone. Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you ha ve f inished recording, click t he Stop b utton. 5 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 6 T o sa ve the f ile, select Sav e from[...]

148 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Othe r types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound fro m the computer . T o play back sound f iles th rough external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack. 2 Using any necessary adap[...]

149 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o insert a PC Card: 1 T urn off the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a PC Card (see “Hot swapping” on page 150 ). 2 Align the card connectors with the PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place. Sample inserting a PC Car d T o avoid damag[...]

150 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r e moving a PC Car d 3 Remov e the PC Card and store it properly . 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 in[...]

151 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes several ut ilities designed to help you to conf igure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you to ascertai n certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ T[...]

152 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibility utility allo ws you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot ke y combin ation with one of the function ke ys without pressing the tw o ke ys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn k ey a stic[...]

153 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fn-esse The operating system shortcuts and T oshiba’ s Fn-esse program pro vide quick ways to open programs, docu ments, and folders from within an y 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. W ith F[...]

154 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The keys are color -coded as follows: ❖ A vailable 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 keys are dark gray . Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to assig[...]

155 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 ke y to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Using the ke yboard, press and hold the Fn ke y , then press t[...]

156 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ 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 the folder [...]

157 T oshiba Utilities Hotke y utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allo ws you to receiv e a confirmation message when you use the hot k ey co mbination for Standb y [ Fn + F3 ] and Hibernation [ Fn + F4 ]. T o acti v ate the utility: Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities, Hotkey utility . The T oshiba H[...]

158 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the Start menu. If you use the Start menu, do the follo wing: 1 Click Start , then click All Pr ograms . 2 Point to TO S HI BA , then Utilities , then click the resulting Console selection. The TOSHIB A Console window appears. Sample TOSHIB A Cons ole window The TOSHIB A Console [...]

159 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customize Y our Computer The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Po wer Management (See “Po wer Management” on page 159 .) ❖ Mouse (properties) ❖ Hotkey assignment (See “Fn-esse” on pa ge 153 .) ❖ T oshiba Hardware (See “T oshiba Hardware Setup” on page 1[...]

160 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties wind ow The TOSHIB A Po wer Saver Properties windo w sho ws the po wer prof iles, which are optimized for se veral dif ferent working en vironments . Y ou can either use one of the preset mo des or create and use your own customized profile. The p[...]

161 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ D VD Playback ❖ 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 wit h the properties you require. The D VD Playback profile applies only when a D V[...]

162 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A HW Setup window The TOSHIB A HWSetup windo w appears with tabs for the follo wing: ❖ Boot Priority — Allo ws you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the driv es for the operating system. Y ou can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing th[...]

163 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ 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 disab[...]

164 T oshiba Utilities Application Launch Button 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A Zooming Utility Pr operties scr een T o zoom in, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 2 ; to zoom out, hold do wn the Fn ke y and press 1 . Application Launch Button The Application Launch Button (located to the right of the po wer b utton) allo ws you to quickly lau[...]

165 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 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 dealer o r 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[...]

166 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems th at ar e easy to fi x 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o close a pr ogram that has stopped respo nding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultan eously (once). The W indows 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[...]

167 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Press Enter to add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were d oing when you receiv ed 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[...]

168 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disket te dri ve, press th e left or right arro w ke y and choo se your boot-up d e vice. HINT : Press F12 as you power on th e computer to access the boot priority menu. The computer displays the WA RNING RESUME F AILURE message. The computer w as p[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ 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 [...]

170 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices Menu See your W indow s ® documentation for further explanation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display differen t versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Inte[...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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[...]

172 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the W indows ® XP operating 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 t[...]

174 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a wa y to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using De vice Manager can cause other conflicts that ma ke one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configur[...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o check a device’ s pro perties: 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[...]

176 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Memory module problems Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Befo re 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 ca reful not to touch its gol[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power and the batteries Y our computer receives its po wer through the A C adapter and po wer cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (R TC) batte ry). Power problems are interrelated. For e xample, a fau lty A C adapter or power cable will[...]

178 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the battery light does not g lo w after 20 minutes, the battery may hav e reached the end of its usefu l life. T ry replacing it. 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 batter[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou hav e connected an external k eyboard and the operating system displays one or more k eyboard error messages. If you hav e a second keyboard, try it. If it w orks, the first ke yboard may be defecti ve or incompatible with your computer . Display problems Here are[...]

180 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are using an e xternal monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’ s power cable is f irmly plugged into a working po wer outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connectin g the external monitor to the computer is f irmly attached.[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o change the display pro perties: 1 Point at the desktop and clic k with the secondary button. The Display Properties windo w appears. 2 Click Properties , then click the Settings tab . 3 Adjust the screen resolu tion and/or color quality . 4 Click OK . The display m[...]

182 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a disk ette drive usually sho w up as an inability to acces s the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. T ypical disk problems are: Y o[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our hard disk seems very slow . If you hav e been using your computer fo r some time, your files may ha ve beco me fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter . T o do this, click Start , then click All Programs , point to Accessories and System To o l s , and click Disk Defra[...]

184 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The driv e cannot rea d a diskette. T ry another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first disk ette (not the dr i ve) is probably causing the problem. Run Error -checking on the fault y diskette (for instructions, see “Disk dri ve problems” on p[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some discs run correctly , but others do not. If the problem is with an app lication CD-R OM, refer to the software’ s documentation an d check that the hardware confi guration meets the program’ s needs. The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect [...]

186 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 not, select Ultra DMA Mode 2 from the pull-do wn menu and click OK . Sound system problems Y ou do[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 in the Mixer Utility (def ault En abled), may cause feedback. Re vert to the def a ult settings. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include man y types of de vices, such as a remov able hard disk, additional memory , or a pager . Most PC Card problems occur [...]

188 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Using PC Cards ” on page 148 for how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through quality control. If ano[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card. Remov e the PC Card. If removi ng the PC Card does not resolve the problem, try re starting the computer . If the computer still does not work, contact the PC Card’ s manufacturer . Hot swapping (remo vin[...]

190 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and r eady (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers will [...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem problems This section lists co mmon modem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the port setti[...]

192 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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, forci ng you to close a progra m and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs b uild in an automatic backup, but you shoul[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our local computer store or book store sells a v ariety of self- help books you can us e to suppl emen t 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 [...]

194 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. T o stay current on the most r ecent software and hardw a re options for your co mputer , and for other product in forma[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and produ ct information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Europe www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm [...]

196 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Latin America and Caribbean T oshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (wit hin the US) 949-859-4273[...]

197 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that , whe n 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 key indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Instant password security Fn + This hot ke y blanks the display . Without a password [...]

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

199 Hot Keys Po w e r u s a g e m o d e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o set up a password with a screen sav er, go to W indows ® XP Help for instructions: 1 Click Start , Help and Support . 2 In the Search fie l d, ty pe password screen saver . 3 Press Enter . 4 Click the Protect y our files with a scr een sav e r password link located under the su gges[...]

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

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

202 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and e xternal monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only In order to use a simultan eous mode, yo u must set the re[...]

203 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the T ouchP ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 ke y turns the numeric ov erlay on and off. Fn + This hot ke y turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + [Spacebar] This hot key switches s[...]

204 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typica l A C power c able connec tors for v arious parts of the wor ld. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr[...]

205 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connectio ns. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks. The Co[...]

206 Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Getting Started This section contains informa tion about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start and setup Conf igFree. For more detailed informatio n on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Starting ConfigFree T o start Conf igFree, be sure the computer has a[...]

207 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launcher ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze y our network connections and f ix network-connection p roblems. Using Connecti vity Doctor , you can vie w detailed network information by simpl y moving the mouse pointer . The Connecti [...]

208 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Connectivity Doctor scr een Movin g the mouse pointer o ver a wired or wireless network de vice icon displays information about the device, such as its IP address, subnet mask, an d MA C address. A wireless network de vice also shows information such as the network SSID and the de vice’ s W [...]

209 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem, or potential prob lem, is detected, a triangle containing an e xclamation poi nt appears in the Co nnecti vity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relev ant location. Y ou can then view a possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking the e xclamation point. For e [...]

210 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN de vices and Bluetoo th de vices currently used in the neighborhood, and displays in formation about them on a virtual map. T o search for wireless devices: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Click Sea[...]

211 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-F i devices The following screen sho ws an example of Blueto oth de vices that are detected. As with the W i-Fi screen, moving the mouse pointer ove r a de vice icon displays information about the de vice. Sample viewing Bluetooth de vices Y ou can connect to devices sh o wn on th[...]

212 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click your o wn computer at the center of the map. 3 Configured de vices are automatically connected. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection W izard, where you ca n conf igure and connect to the device. Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings u tility lets you sa ve network setting[...]

213 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Personal fi re wall settings for Internet connections. ❖ Dial-up connection settings fo r the def a ult connection. ❖ File and printer sharing settings. ❖ Printer settings for the default printer . T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the pointer to Prof ile [...]

214 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of s etting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessary . Profile s can also be imported and exported. This feature is u[...]

215 Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect to a T o shiba W ireless Projector: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Connect . Launching Quick Connect pre vents you from using the network to connect to a T oshib a W ireless Projector when the wireless LA[...]

216 ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Pr ojector icon when connected with Quic k Connect If the wireless mode for the wi reless setting is set for 5 GHz (802.11a), Quick Co nnect chan ges this mode to 2.4 GHz (802.11b) and then conn ects to the projector . The wireless LAN conf iguration re turns to the settings that were last use[...]

217 Using the Automati c Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles th e ne xt time it is po wered on. This feature is particularly useful if you w ant your computer to automatically switch from th e netw ork configuration you use in your of fice to the [...]

218 Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature al erts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the designated SSID, a notificat ion windo w appears. Y ou can then click this windo w to connect using the [...]

219 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your 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 disc[...]

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

221 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial bus URL uniform [...]

222 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pro g ram . B backup — A copy of a fi le, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic in[...]

223 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 byte — A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data. See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte , me ga byte . C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer[...]

224 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 controller — A de vice that controls the tran sf er of da t a f r om a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. F or example, disk dri ves, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require control lers. CPU — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU ). CPU cache — A section of v ery fa st memory re siding betw [...]

225 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digita l form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disk s. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk. disk drive — The device that reads and writes information and programs o[...]

226 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 enable — T o turn on a computer option. See also disable . executable f ile — A computer program that is ready to run. Ap plication programs and batch files are e xam ples of ex ecutabl e fi les. Names of ex ecutable files usually end with a .bat or .exe extension. extension — See f ile extens ion . external[...]

227 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ground — A co nductor to which al l comp onents of an elect ric circuit are connected. It has a potential of zer o (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is the point of refere nce for voltages in the circuit. H hard disk — A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically co[...]

228 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 K keyboard shortcut — A key or combination of keys that you use t o perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the T ouchPad. kilobyte (KB) — A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes. See also byte . L L1 (level one) cache — Memory cache b uilt into the processor to help improv e processing speed. S[...]

229 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 micropr ocessor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU). MIDI (Musical Instrume nt Digital Interface) — A standard for connecting musical instruments, synthesizers, and com puters. The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use, and vice v ersa. modem — Short for “modulato[...]

230 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 operating system — A set of programs that controls how the computer works. Examples of operating systems are W i ndo ws ® 98 Second Edition and W indows ® 2000 operating systems. P palette — See color palett e. parallel — Processes that occur simultan eous ly . In comm unications, it means the transmission[...]

231 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 properties — The attrib utes of an object or device. F or example, the properties of a file include the f ile’ s type, size, and creation date. R RAM (random access memory) — V olatile mem ory that can be written to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your [...]

232 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentia lly ov er a single channel. On your computer , the seri al port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device. Compare parallel. shortcut — See k e yb oar d shor[...]

233 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i — A trademarked term by the W ireless Capability Eth ernet Alliance which stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet conn ection using wireless communication co mponents. W orld Wide W eb (www) — The worldw[...]

234 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Index A A C adapter 48 A C power light 48, 50 accessories memory 62 alarms low battery 124 audio features 145 Auto-Run 98 av oidi ng injury 40 B battery alarms 124 caring for 128 changing 125 charge not lasting 178 charging 51, 75, 119 disposal 130 installing 125 light 50, 121 monitoring power 121 po wer usage mode 199 re[...]

235 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 CDs inserting 95 problem solving 185 channels DMA 172 IRQ 172 charging main battery 51, 119 checking device properties 174 cleaning CD or D VDs 101 computer 76 comfort chair 42 lighting 42 work habits 43 command Shut down 102 Tu r n O f f 102 commands Hibernate 103 po wering do wn 101 Standby 104 communications network co[...]

236 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 TOSHIB A T ouch and Lau nch 61 disabling/enabling T ouchPad 56 Disk Defragmenter 183 disk dri ve corrupted/damaged data f iles 183 missing files /trouble accessing a disk 182 running slow 183 diskette dri ve 72 cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 184 ext er n al 72 display does not look normal/flickers 180[...]

237 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 fi le names 89 fil e s backing up 80, 91 printing 90 restoring 91 saving 79, 88 Fn key assigning functions 154 Fn-esse 153 assigning keys 154 change/remov e key assignments 156 drag-and-drop 154 keyboard 153 starting 153 using keyboard 155 viewing ke y assignment s 156 function keys 82 H hard disk driv e light 54 hardware[...]

238 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 J jack RJ-11 138 K keyboard character keys 81 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 82 cursor control o verlay 84 ext er n al 68 Fn-esse 153 function keys 82 hot keys 203 not working 167, 179 numeric ke ypad ov erlay 83 ov erlay keys 83 unexpected characters 178 W indows special ke ys 82 L lights AC p ow e r 48, 50 battery 50, 121 hard [...]

239 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 modem default 136 not recognized 189 problem solving 187, 188 removing 149 replacing 150 PC Cards using 148 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Int ernational Association) 148 Plug and Play 173 port COM 136 ports external diskette driv e 72 power cable 50 cable connectors 204 computer will not start 167 monitoring 121 p[...]

240 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 non-system disk or disk error 168, 183 PC Card 187 checklist 188 error occurs 189 hot swapping fails 189 not recognized 189 slot appears dead 188 Plug and Play 173 power and batteries 177 printer 190 program not responding 165 program not working properly 183 screen does not look right/flickers 180 system resources 172 tr[...]

241 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 3.1 speakers ext er n al 148 Stand by command 112 Stand by mode hot key 200 Standby 104 low battery 124 restarting 115 using 112 start button 134 starting a program 84 Run dialog box 86 W indows Explorer 85 W indows Start menu 85 starting up the computer from Standby 115 Startup menu problem solving 169 sticky ke y 152 stored[...]

242 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 W indows Explorer 85 W indows Media Player 96 W indows Standby 75 W indows Start menu 85 W indows XP Help 170 Help and Support 171 problem solving 168 W indows XP Professional taskbar 135 W indows® XP Professional desktop 132 wireless interoperability 7 wireless netw orking 138 W izards Add Printer 70 Dial-Up Networking [...]