Toshiba F15 manual

PMAD00016010 09/04 F15 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 Wrong” on page 254 in this guide.[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 . Models: Qosmio™ F15 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased ma y include a ReWritable CD and/or D VD driv e(s),[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical applications, connections to implanted medi cal de vi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where pr[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact: T oshiba America Information Systems, I[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0. 3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal [...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission char ges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment co[...]

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 Ta i w a n 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 emis[...]

24 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 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 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 o[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions The D V D-R O M and multi-function driv es employ a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, p lease read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Sho uld the unit ev e r require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Use o[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and ma y be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to expor t. Any export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ention of the U.S. Export Ad ministration Re[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Dolby - Manufactured by T oshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories/ Dolby and the double-D symbol are trad emarks of Dolby Laboratories. T ouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji. MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon T echnologies AG. Al[...]

28 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 37 This guide ...............................................................38 Safety icons ............................................................39 Other icons used ...............................................40 Other documentation [...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ...................... 56 Opening the display panel ................................. 56 Your computer’s features and specifications ....57 Turning on the power .......................................57 Using the TouchPad™ .............................................59 Sc[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 keyboard .....................................................87 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................88 Function keys .................................................... 88 Windows ® special keys .....................................89 Overlay keys ....................................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ..................... 118 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................118 Running the computer on battery power ..............119 Battery Notice ................................................. 119 Power management .........................[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 The World Wide Web .....................................148 Internet Service Providers ...............................148 Connecting to the Internet .............................149 Surfing the Internet .........................................149 Internet features ..............................................150[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 On systems with QosmioPlayer currently installed ....................................................173 On systems with QosmioPlayer previously uninstalled using the Windows ® “Add/Remove Programs” ................................................174 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center E[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Finding Music Files in My Music ..................... 212 Playing a Song ................................................ 213 Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey .............214 Finding and Playing an Album .........................214 Creating a Playlist ........................................... 215 Displaying[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Mouse utility ................................................245 Hotkey utility ..................................................245 Toshiba Hardware Settings .............................246 Toshiba Picture Enha ncement Utility ..............247 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer .....................248 Setting pa[...]

36 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contacting Toshiba .........................................280 Other Toshiba Intern et Web sites .........................281 Toshiba’s worldwide offices ..................................281 Appendix A: Hot Keys ............. .............................. .................. 283 Volume Mute ...................[...]

37 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany you where ver you go. Qosmio™ F15 Series computers provide considerable computing po wer , enabling you to perform the most demanding computing task s from a[...]

38 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration info rmation are designed for a product Series . Y our particular model may not have all the features and specificatio ns listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the fe atures and specifications on your particular model, plea se visit T [...]

39 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed to a void potential h azards 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 highligh[...]

40 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indi cates technical information about the computer . HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text .[...]

41 Introductio n Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T o stay current on the mos t recent software and h ardware options for your computer , and for other product information, be sure to re gularly check the T oshiba W eb site at pcsuppo[...]

42 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 compu ter . 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 guidelines for setting up your com[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than the speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerph[...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This section pro vides hints on av oiding strain and stress injuries. For more informati on, consult boo ks on ergo nomics, repetiti ve-strain injury , and repetiti ve-stress syndrome. Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external de vices is important to a[...]

45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Position your chair so that the ke yboard is at or slightly lo wer than the le vel of your elbo w . Y o u should be able to type comfortably with your shou lders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor . If you are using a con ventional chair: ❖ Y our knees should be s[...]

46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Arms and wrists ❖ A void bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. K eep them in a relaxed, neutral position while typing. ❖ Exercise your hands, wrists and arms to impro ve circulation. W ork habits The key to a voiding discomfort or injury fro m strain is to v ary your acti v[...]

47 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void pro longed physical con tact with the underside of the computer . If the computer is used for long periods, its case can become very wa rm. While the temperature may not feel too hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you [...]

48 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Information on disks is stored magnetically . Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. ❖ Scan all ne w files for viruses. This precaution is especially im portant for files you recei ve via email or do wnload from the Internet. Occasionally , even ne w progr[...]

49 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all set up steps up to “Setting up your software” on page 49 before adding external or internal components to your computer . T hese components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer , memory , and P[...]

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51 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Enter your name and click Next to complete the process. A windo w displays the message, “Thank you. ” 9 Click Finish to continue. Y our computer restarts automa tically . Registering your computer with T oshiba Product re gistration is strongly reco mmended and allo ws T oshiba[...]

52 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Connect a digital or plasma TV (see “Connecting a digital or plasma television or VCR/D VD player” on page 76 ) ❖ Connecting a standard TV antenna (see “Connecting a standard tele vision, projecto r , or VCR/D VD player” on page 77 ). ❖ Install PC Cards (see “[...]

53 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 co rd /cable to a live electrica l outlet should be the last step; other wise, the ada pter DC output plug could hold an elec[...]

54 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 cord into the DC-IN on the back of the computer . Sample connecting [...]

55 Getting Started Char ging th e main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the main battery is pr esent, the battery light glows: ❖ Amber while the battery is char ging ❖ Green when the battery is fully charged If the battery light flashes am ber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving input from the A C [...]

56 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 56[...]

57 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 . Maximum brightness is only available when operatin g in AC power mode. Screen will dim when [...]

58 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Press and hold the po wer butto n until the on/of f light on the system indicator pa nel glo ws green—approximately one second. An indicator light on the front of your computer lets you kno w the s y s t e m i n d i c a t o r status when the display is closed. When [...]

59 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchP ad, the 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 of a f inger . Simply mov e your finger on the T ouchPad in the direction you would like to mov e the [...]

60 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Scroll button Fo r applicabl e system s, the scro ll b utton, located between the primary and secondary contro l butt ons on the T ouchP ad, is used for rapid viewing of pages on the screen. Using the Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, mo v[...]

61 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev e r is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse Properties window closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardwar e windo w . 9 Close the Control P anel windo w . The Fn + F9 shortcut can be used to disable or enable the T ouchPad (s ee [...]

62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Installing additional memor y (optional) Before y ou install or remove a memor y module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, da ta will be lost. Y our computer comes[...]

63 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer has two memory module slots—Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or two memory modules. If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip to step 3 . If you are replacing memor y and need to remove a mem ory module, refer to “Removing a memo[...]

64 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample locating the memo ry module slot cover 5 Remov e the battery (see “Changing the main battery” on page 129 ). 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriv er , unscrew the capti ve scre w that secures the memory module slot co ver , then remov e the memory mo[...]

65 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before 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 gold connector bar (on the si[...]

66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The clips on either side of the memory module click to secure 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. 11 Replace the memory module slot cov e r and ti[...]

67 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The following message appears when you tu rn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key T o Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on, perform the following: Press th e power button and hold it down fo r five seconds, then turn the power on again.[...]

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 , then click Control P anel . 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Click System . 4 The General tab vie w automatically appears and s[...]

69 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a local printer Before you can conn ect a printer , you need a suitable USB printer cable, which may ha ve been pro v ided with your printer . Otherwise, you c an purchase one from a computer or electronics store. Y our printer docume ntation may require you to install t[...]

70 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect the printer: 1 If the compu ter is on, turn it off. 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer’ s USB ports. 3 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve electrical outlet. 4 See your printer docume ntation for[...]

71 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Printers and F axe s window 2 Click Add Printer . The Add Printer W izard appears. Sample Add Printer W izar d dialog bo x 3 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the Windows ® XP operating [...]

72 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 If the printer you are setting up: ❖ Is not connected to a network, select Local printer attached to this computer . ❖ Is connected to a network, select Network printer , or a printer attached to another computer . 5 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard looks for a Plug and P[...]

73 Getting Started Connecting an optional external disk ette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 12 T o complete the setup, click OK . Y ou are now ready to print. Depending on your program, you may see v arious messages indicating the status of your print job . TECHNICAL NOTE: Some printers require a specific installation process. In this case, the Window[...]

74 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Connecting external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in LCD display , but you can also connect the follo wing types of ex ternal display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ A plasma or [...]

75 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample back of system Connecting the display device If you are connectin g a tele vision or other vid eo display de vice to the computer’ s Component V ideo Out port, first refer to “Selecting video cables” belo w for guidelines on choosing a video cable, then refer[...]

76 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a digital or plasma television or VCR/ DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have di gital TV ser vice to watch digital TV on your computer . Se e your TV service pro vider for more information. Y ou can watch digital television b y connecting to the Component V[...]

77 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a standard television, projector , or VCR/ DVD player S-video cables are n ot included with your co mputer . T o connect a device to the S-video Out port, you will need to purchase an S-video c able. T o connect a standard tele vision, projector , or VCR/D VD p[...]

78 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an external monitor or projector Y ou can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if yo u need a larger screen or to displa y anything on your computer screen. T o do this: 1 Connect the monitor’ s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port[...]

79 Getting Started Connecting External A V Input Devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Release the Fn key . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these se ttings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video contro ller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, and Display . Choos e the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display[...]

80 Getting Started Connecting External A V Input Devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a Set-top box or standard TV antenna Y ou can watch standard television by connecting a Set-top box or antenna to the Ante nna In port on your compu ter . T o do this: 1 Connect the television Set-top box or antenna to the coaxial adapter cable. 2 Connect the [...]

81 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to the Composite In port The Composite In port pro vides another way to connect a VCR/D VD player or game console to your co mputer . T o do this: 1 Connect the external de vice’ s video cable to the C o m p o s i t e I n port on the back of the computer . 2 Connect the[...]

82 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media in use an d result in loss of data. For more information, see “Powering down the computer” on page 109 . Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and moving your computer . F[...]

83 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you ha ve the audible warnin g set, the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on. ❖ If you ha ve an action featur e set, the computer will perform one of the follo wing: Nothing, Standby , or Hibernate. Moving the computer Before moving your computer , even acros[...]

84 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy 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 locking end into the security lock slot on the[...]

85 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart y[...]

86 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your f iles to disks (or other remov able media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error -checking and Disk Defr[...]

87 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Y ou r computer’ s keyboard cont ains character keys, control ke ys, function keys, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Sample ke yb oar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typi[...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, o r to the re gular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized k eyboard. Using the Fn ke y , you can sim ulate these separate ke ys, as follo ws: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl k[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows ® special keys Sample W indows ® special ke ys Y our computer’ s keyboard has two ke ys th at hav e spe cial functions in W indows: ❖ Start key —Opens the Start menu ❖ A pplication key —Has the same function as the secondary mouse b utton Overlay keys Sample nume[...]

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

91 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. Starting a program The easiest way to start a progra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in formatio[...]

92 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o close the program, click the Close b u tton in the upper -right corner of the program’ s windo w . Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in the Prog rams menu, you can start it from W indows ® Ex plorer . W indo ws ® Explorer gi ves you a view [...]

93 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o close the program, click t he Close button in the upper -right corner of the program’ s window . Starting a program from the Run dialog box This ex ample uses the Run command to start W ordPad: 1 Click Start , then click Run . The Run dialog box appears. Sample Run dialo g box 2[...]

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

95 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Choose the dri ve and folder where you wan t your f ile to be stored. 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[...]

96 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printing your work V e rify that the W indo ws ® XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in “Connecting a local printer” on page 69 . TECHNICAL NOTE : Y ou only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are ch[...]

97 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 CDs, or copying entire sections of yo ur hard disk to another de vice, such as a tape dri ve. For those syst ems with a writable CD-R OM dri ve or D V D- R OM multi-function drive, you m[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (D VDs) provide a signif icant increase in data storage an d support features that are not av ailable on any other [...]

99 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Drive components and control buttons The D VD-R O M or multi-function driv e is located on the right side of the computer . The Medi a control buttons are located above the k eyboard and can be accessed wh en the display panel is open. DVD-ROM drive components [...]

100 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Media control buttons The control b uttons abo ve th e computer k eyboard let you play audio CDs when the comput er is on. Y ou can also use them to play CDs and D VDs when the computer is of f using the QosmioPlayer application. For more information on playin[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Next track b utton skips to the follo wing track on the disc. The Record button records tele vision programs which are currently being vie w ed. The Record button only work s when using the Windows Media Center Edition, and is not operatio nal when using Q[...]

102 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that the disc activity light is off befo re opening the disc tray . HINT : The drive will no t open if the computer’ s power is off. 2 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. 3 Hold the disc by its edges and che[...]

103 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Sample positioning the disc on the spindle Be careful not to touch the drive’ s lens (located underneath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cau se the driv[...]

104 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o access the W indows Media Player , you can open it through the Start menu or acti vate it from the taskbar . When using Windows Media Player , your sys tem may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes. T o prevent this from occurring, close Win[...]

105 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before using headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Playi ng the CD with t he volume set too high could damage your ears. Playing CDs using Auto-Run If you insert a CD into the D VD-R OM/mult[...]

106 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit re cording or viewing of th e media. For details on ho w to use the software, please refer to the respectiv e Online Help menus. Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click the GeForce FX tab . 6 On the nV iew Display Mode pulldo wn menu, select Clone . 7 On the Primary/Secondary pulldo wn menu, select Digital flat panel / TV . 8 In the display box, click the TV 1b icon. 9 Click the De vice Settings settings button. The D[...]

108 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 button. The disc tray partially opens. 2 Grasp the[...]

109 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caring for CD or DVD Discs ❖ Store your discs in thei r original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Do not bend a disc or place heav y objects on top of it. ❖ Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surf ace of a disc. ❖ Hold a disc [...]

110 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the computer to turn on and se nd or recei ve the files while you are asleep. 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 worki[...]

111 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Holding the Shift key while the T urn Off computer Windows dialog box is open, changes the Stand By button to hibernate. For more information about sett ing up hibernation, refer to “Using Hibern ation Mode” on page 112 . T urning off more quickly Y ou can also turn off t[...]

112 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample system power mode settings For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “Power Saver” on page 243 . Starting again after T urn off T o start the computer up ag ain, press the power b utton until the on/of f light changes to green. Using Hibernation Mode[...]

113 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, th e computer uses no battery po wer ❖ Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery dischar ges ❖ When starting up again, Hi bernation uses less t[...]

114 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer is now set to automatically enter into Hibernation when your option settings occur . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “Power Saver” on page 243 . Once the computer is configured, place the computer into Hibernation mode b y either pres[...]

115 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting u p again, th e co mputer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using. If you power down using Standby and the batter y discharges fully , your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. T o[...]

116 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use an y of these methods, you f irst need to enable them in T oshiba’ s Po wer Sav er utility . 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Panel , t h e n Perf 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 Action tab . 4 Sele[...]

117 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba’ s online resources T oshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about T oshiba products, gi ve help with technical questions, and keep you u p to date with future upgrades . For more information, see ?[...]

118 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, Standb y 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 ener gy ef f icienc [...]

119 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Running the computer on batter y power The computer contains a remov able Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides po wer when you are a way from an A C outlet. Y ou can recharge it man y times. Battery Notice Battery life may vary , depending on applic[...]

120 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For optimum DVD perform ance, T oshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on batter y power . The QosmioPlayer is not a Windows-based applic ation. Battery life is less than when using similar applications in the Windows Operating Syste[...]

121 Mobile Computing Char ging th e 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 T osh iba’ s Global Support [...]

122 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the main batter y T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a liv e electri c al outlet. The batte ry charges whether the computer is on or of f. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your comp uter is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter[...]

123 Mobile Computing Char ging th e batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The R TC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shippe d, resulting in the following error message during startup: BAD RTC BA TTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM The above error message may var y by computer model. The RTC battery do es not charge [...]

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125 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba P ower Saver Pr operties Dialog Box The remaining battery char ge is indicated on the top-left side of the dialog box. W ith repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’ s capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not po wer the compute[...]

126 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[...]

127 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Before your computer runs o ut of battery po wer , sa ve your data and take one of the follo wing actions: ❖ Suspend or turn of f your computer . ❖ T urn of f your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one. ❖ Connect your computer to an A C power source. Conser[...]

128 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power profiles in Windows XP In W indows ® XP , you can choose from predefined po wer prof ile or select your o wn combination of power management options. The follo w ing steps describe this procedure. If you try to use the power ma nagement fea ture in Windows, a message tells y[...]

129 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired po wer profil e. The power prof ile options are: Full Power , High Power , Normal, D VD Playback, Pres entation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key . The pop-up window disappears. Y ou are now in the selected [...]

130 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing the battery from the computer 1 Sa ve yo ur work. 2 T urn of f the computer . 3 Remov e all cables connected to the computer . 4 T urn the computer ov er . 5 If the battery lock is in the lo cked position, slide it to ward the unlocked position. Sample sliding the battery[...]

131 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 While holding the battery release latch, pull the discharged b attery out from the back of the computer . Sample r emoving the disc har ged battery pac k If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following[...]

132 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample inserting a new battery pac k If the batter y does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocke d position and tr y again. Do not force the batte ry into position. 2 Ensure the battery release latch clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery rel[...]

133 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections of fer tips on ho w to tak e care of your battery and prol ong 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 comp[...]

134 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When you install the battery pack , you should hear a click when it is seated properly . ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could explode. Maximizing battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p ack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect t[...]

135 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Disconnect the A C adapter wh en the battery is fully charged. Ov ercharging mak es the battery hot and shortens life. ❖ 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 [...]

136 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 42 , also apply while trav eling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust. ❖ Always trav el with the computer in a carrying ca[...]

137 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition operating system. Y ou use its features to start prog rams, find documents, set up system compo[...]

138 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g 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 indow s ® XP Media Center Edition oper ating system desktop Icons An icon represen ts a folder [...]

139 Exploring Y our Options Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: Recycle Bin—Holds f iles you ha ve deleted. Y ou may be able to retrie ve these f iles un til you empty the Recycle Bin. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recy cle Bin. F[...]

140 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g 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.[...]

141 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[...]

142 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining the COM port Y our modem is connecte d to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports. The de fault setting for the modem is COM3. 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 th[...]

143 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 9 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specif ic modem. 10 Click OK to clos e the Modem Propert ies dialog box. 11 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can commu nicate using the modem, yo u need to connect it to a[...]

144 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line. Do not conn ect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital lin e will damage the modem. No w you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. Connecti[...]

145 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Enter the phone number of yo ur network connection and let the program dial the number . The computer connects to the network. Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts, W i ndo ws attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server . I[...]

146 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Wireless LAN Connectivity The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over whic h wireless LAN can reach may var y depending on surrounding electromagnetic enviro nment, obstacles, ac cess point de sign and config uration, and client design and s[...]

147 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the optional Bluetooth ™ module Bluetooth ™ is a technology that e xpands wireless communication beyond networking equipment, and ca n connect many dif ferent kinds of electronic devices without the need for c ables. Y ou can use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ® dev[...]

148 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ ’Internet features’ ❖ ’Uploading and do wnloading files from the Internet’ The Internet The Internet is an associ ation of thousands of networks an d millions of computers around the world connected b y communications lines. They all w o rk together to[...]

149 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and teleph one lin e, or a LAN connection ❖ A W eb bro wser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft ® W eb browser Internet Explorer is automatically conf igured on[...]

150 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 kno wn as links. Clicking a link automatically transfers your W eb bro wser to that site. Y ou can also use a Search Engine, a W eb site specifically designed to help yo u look for information. Internet features The Internet of fers many types of communication tools[...]

151 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 There are se veral w ays to upload or do wnload data. It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email, or you can use the File T ransfer Protocol (FTP) features of your W eb bro wser to transfer large amounts of data. Exploring audio features Y ou can use y[...]

152 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a microphone T o record high-qu ality sounds, you can use the in ternal microphone or attach an external microphone: 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer , by locating the microphone jack near the front of the right side of the computer . 2 Plug the micr[...]

153 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Sound Recorder window displays the ne w sound file as a waveform . Sound Recorder can only reco rd 60 seconds at a time. 8 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 9 T o sa ve the f ile, select Sav e from the File menu. Adjusting recording quality The b[...]

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155 Exploring Y our Options Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a PC Card Use caution when lifting or turning your computer . Failure to do so may result in damage to compo nents, such as cables, attached to your computer , or to the computer itself. Before you insert a PC Card, re fer to the docu mentation that comes [...]

156 Exploring Y our Options Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a PC Card Stop the PC Card b y clicking the Safely Remov e Hardwar e icon on the System tray . After the PC Card is stopped, it is safe to remove . 1 Locate the PC Card eject b utton. 2 Press the PC Card eject button once to e xtend it, and push it in to re[...]

157 Exploring Y our Options Using the Bridge Media slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Bridge Media slot Y our computer is equipped with a Bridge Media Slot, which supports the use of Memory Stick or Memo ry Stick PR O media, Secure Digital TM (SD TM ) Cards, or xD-Picture Cards. This media can be used with a v ariety of digital products: digital [...]

158 Exploring Y our Options Using the Bridge Media slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not remove Mem ory Stic k medi a while data is being written or read. Even when the message “copying...” in the windows disappears, writing to the media mig ht still be in progress and your data could be destroyed. Wait for the indicator light to go out. Removing M[...]

159 Exploring Y our Options Using the Bridge Media slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not touch the SD ™ connector (metal area). Y ou could expose the storage area to static electricity , which can destroy data. D o n o t r e m o v e a n S D ™ Card while data is being written or read. Even when the message “cop ying...” in the windows disappears[...]

160 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not touch the xD-Picture ™[...]

161 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o start the QosmioPlayer: 1 If the computer is on, turn it off or place it in Hibernation mode. The computer must either be off or in Hibernation mode for QosmioPlayer to start. If the computer is powered on or in Stand By mode, turn off the computer before trying to start Qosmi[...]

162 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample CD Player Media Contro l buttons The Record button only work s when using the Windows Media Center Edition, and is not operatio nal when using QosmioPlayer . Playing an audio CD Insert a supported audio CD into your D V D-R OM/multi- function driv e. The QosmioPlay er autom[...]

163 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing a DVD Insert a supported D VD into your D VD-R OM/multi-function driv e. The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes and plays all supported D VDs. The Media Control b uttons abov e the computer keyboard allo w you to mov e to the previo us ch apter or next chapter , play or[...]

164 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When playing a D VD, you hav e the follo wing options: Duplicated DVD discs may not play with QosmioPlayer . In addition, if any of the me dia are scratched or dirty , or not in compliance with standards, they may not play properly . In these cases, power on your computer and use [...]

165 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Y our DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is set to play region 1 (No rth America) DVD-ROMs. If you cann ot view the DVD because o f a region error , be sure to c hange the region code in the W indows ® operating system. The drive will allow you to change regions four[...]

166 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When viewing tele vision program s, you hav e the following options: Connecting an External Device Y ou can connect any external de vice , such as a camcorder or game box, that uses a vid eo out/audio out composite connection. This allo ws you to use your computer to watch home mo[...]

167 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample pr essing the Monitor button 3 Press the Monitor b utton to close and ex it the external de vice en vironment and return to W indo ws or the QosmioPlayer . Remote Control for QosmioPlayer Y ou can use your remote contro l with QosmioPlayer to play CDs and D VDs, and to watc[...]

168 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Remote Control Buttons Over view Sample Remote Contr ol DVD MENU RECORDED TV LIVE TV GUIDE MUTE VOL CH PG ST ART BACK REPLA Y SKIP REW STOP FWD MORE OK R E C O R D P A U S E Power Replay Vol u me Recorded TV (Functional DVD Menu Arrows Channel/ Mute Live TV Play Guide (Functional [...]

169 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The remote control has the follo wing buttons/functions: Pow e r — T urns the computer on and starts W indows if the computer is of f or in Hibernation mode. If the computer is running W indo ws or QosmioPlayer , pressing Pow e r turns of f the computer . Stop — Stops the medi[...]

170 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Mute — Disables your computer ’ s sound. Press again to enable sound. D VD Menu — T urns on QosmioPlayer’ s CD/D VD function. Live TV — Wh en the comp uter is of f, turns on QosmioPlayer and displays a li ve TV program. Remote Control Button Groups Use your remote contro[...]

171 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Media Playback Buttons These bu ttons allo w you to play back music f iles, playlists, music CDs, and D VD movies from within QosmioPlayer . Use Paus e to turn of f QosmioPlayer . Press Play to play selected media. Use For w ar d to mov e selected media forward. Press Fo r w a rd [...]

172 Exploring Y our Options Removing QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o play a D VD/CD, press the D VD Menu button to star t QosmioPlayer in D VD mode. Once QosmioPlayer starts, you can use the Live TV and DVD Menu buttons to switch between TV and DVD modes. Removing QosmioPlayer Y ou can remove QosmioPlayer from your computer and reclaim a[...]

173 Exploring Y our Options Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 boot up the computer with the QosmioPlayer disc in the dri ve and select option 3: Delete “QosmioPlayer .” If you delete the QosmioPlayer using the Qosmio player media, you will not retrieve[...]

174 Exploring Y our Options Installing t he Qosmio Player Recovery media 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 On systems with QosmioPlayer previously uninstalled using the Windows ® “Add/Remove Programs” If you ha ve pre viously remo ved QosmioPlayer from your computer , and wish to reinstall it, doing so will require you to recov er the entire system using [...]

175 Exploring Y our Options Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 On systems with QosmioPlayer currently uninstalled using the QosmioPlayer media T o reinstall QosmioPlayer on a computer that the application was remo ved from b y using th e QosmioPlayer Recovery media: 1 Insert the QosmioPlayer Reco very media into the dr[...]

176 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 This section introduces you to the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005, a complete multimedia center where you can play your ent ire library of audio, video, and pict ure media on your comp uter , using either your computer’ s ke yboard, mouse, or[...]

177 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Media Center Setup This section sho ws you how to set up yo ur computer to use the Media Center . There are many dif ferent methods you can use to connect your tele vision and computer which are cov ered in the following sections. Connecting to[...]

178 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some stations may not come in clearly if the signal is not strong enough. If you do not ha ve a Set-top box, you may nee d to purchase a signal amplifier which may help boost and improve the cable signal. Contac t your service pro vider for the[...]

179 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the TV Signal S ource When Y ou Have an Existing Setup This section describes ho w to connec t the signal source from the wall to a VCR/D VD player to a TV using two coaxial cables (not shipped with yo ur computer or system). 1 Remov[...]

180 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCR/D VD player or Set-top box to the S-video in port on the back of the computer . Sample wall-to-VCR/D VD player -to-TV setup Connecting the External Remote Sensor The external IR remote sensor is a small de vice that connects to the computer[...]

181 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Connect the IR remote sensor cable (small 3.5 mm) connector to one of the ports on the IR recei ver . Sample IR r eceiver with cables attached 3 Position the end of the IR receiv er cable over the remote IR recei ver win do w on your c[...]

182 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The first time you open Media Center , the progra m displays a setup wizard. Y ou will use the wizard to test your remote control and configure your Internet connection, TV sign al, T elevision Prog ram Guide, and speakers. T o complete [...]

183 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Media Center Setu p W izar d: W elcome screen 1 Click Next . The wizard displays the Media Center Setup screen. 2 Click Next . The wizard displays the Media Center Pri v acy Polic y screen. 3 Read the Media Center Priv acy Policy [...]

184 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If the connection is not working, the wizard displays an error message. Recheck both ends of your connection and click Te s t . ❖ If the connection is working, the screen displays a message to that effect and highlights the Ne xt b[...]

185 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you set up the TV Signal and identify the Set-top box remote, you may receive a “Remote Not Recognized” message. When this occurs, you must select th e Have Media Cen- ter Learn My Remote Again From Scratch option. When you get [...]

186 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The wizard displays the Enter Y our ZIP code screen. 18 Use the numeric ke ys on your ke yboard to enter your ZIP code, then click Next . The wizard displays the Do wnload Provider Information screen. The Media Center connects to the int[...]

187 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 28 Click Finish this wizard , then click Next . The wizard displays the Y ou Are Done! screen. 29 Click Next . The wizard displays t he Optional Setup screen. 30 Select Set up y o ur speakers , and then click Next . The wizard displays t[...]

188 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Media Center Y ou can run Media Center side by side with other Windows software programs. It is possibl e to browse through your pictures, watch videos, play music, and even record TV while using other Windows programs. Simply resize the [...]

189 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Change your Media Center Settings When enjoying the Media Center , use the icons on the T itle Bar to return to the Media Center main screen, go back to the previous screen, or to display the Media Center’ s online help. Sample T itle Bar[...]

190 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Navigating Media Center In the Media Center windows a selected item, such as a folder , file, or menu item is outlined with a green border . T o select items, use the arrow b uttons on the remote control, and then the OK button to ent er your s[...]

191 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 MCE Remote Control Buttons Over view The MCE Remote Contr ol The remote control has the follo wing buttons/functions: Pow e r — T urns the computer on and starts W indows if the computer is of f or in Hibernation mode. If the computer is runn[...]

192 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Stop — Stops the media currently playing. Record — Records the sele cted tele vision program an d stores it on your h ard disk. Rewind — Mo ves the media (video, D VD, music, and so on) backwards. Replay — Mo ves media (video, D VD, Mus[...]

193 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Channel/Page Contr ol — Changes the TV channel or mov es a page up and do wn, depending on the av ailable options. Mute — Disables your comp uter ’ s sound. Press again to enable sound. D VD Menu — Opens the main menu on a D VD mo vie, [...]

194 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When the co mputer is po we red on, use this button to launch Media Center . ❖ Guide launches Media Center in to the TV program guide mode when the computer is po wered of f or in Hibernation mode. Use this mode to display a list of TV progra[...]

195 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Mov es a TV program (that has been paused or stopped) forward to the current moment in li ve TV , and then begins playing. T o stop forward progress of the me dia, press Play . Use Record to record TV programs. This b utton is inacti ve whe[...]

196 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ For D VDs, Pre vious mo ves to the pre vious chapter . ❖ For v ideos and li ve TV and videos, Pr evious mo ves back sev en seconds. Using the Media Center Remote Control T o be gin using your remot e control: 1 Point the remo[...]

197 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Media Center main wind ow , My TV In My TV you can: ❖ Search for TV sho ws to watch or record using the T elevisi on Program Guide. ❖ W atch your fa vori te tele visi on programs in full screen mode or in an inset windo [...]

198 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your computer enters Standby mode while you are viewin g television, and you resume the comp uter , the live TV screen will be blank. Press the OK button to return to live TV . T o watch a tele vision program: 1 Press Live TV on[...]

199 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Press OK on the remote to sele ct the program that you want to vi e w . Media Center displays a detailed description of the program at the bottom of the screen . ❖ If the program is liv e, press Wa t c h to vie w the program. ?[...]

200 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o watch a pre viously recorded TV program: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main windo w . 2 Select My TV . 3 Select Recorded TV . All of your recorded TV progr[...]

201 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use the arro w b uttons to mov e through the list, select a program, and then press OK on the remote control. Select the option, and make the required changes. 5 Press OK . Y ou can resolve recording conflicts on the Schedu led scr[...]

202 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 program description, and then press OK on the remote control. Media Center displays the search results. 5 Use the arro w buttons to scroll throug h the s earch results, select a show , and then press OK . If the show appears multiple times, select a[...]

203 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a sho w is currently being r ecorded, the Record icon also appears in the taskbar o n the desktop. If you move your mouse ov er the icon, the Media Center displays which show is currently being recorded. Y o u can right-click the icon to open Med[...]

204 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Some channels can be shared by tw o or more networks, depending on the time of day . The Guide may display only one netw ork’ s progra mming. This may cause recording options to be una v ailable. Y ou may need to manually update the Gu ide bef[...]

205 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording from Search T o record a current or future sho w or series using Search: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main windo w . 2 Select My TV . 3 Select Search . 4 Select Tit l[...]

206 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o manually record a sho w or series: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main windo w . 2 Select My TV . 3 Select Recorded TV . 4 Select Add Recording . 5 Select the channel using t[...]

207 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 well as ho w it plays D VDs. In particular , you can change settings for: ❖ Recording a TV program, in cluding manually recording ❖ The TV Guide ❖ The TV Signal ❖ Adjust display settings ❖ Audio settings T o make a change, clic k on the de[...]

208 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W atching and Recording Movies T o watch or record a movie: 1 Press the Start b u tton on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Me dia Center main windo w 2 Select the movie that you want to w atch or record. 3 Click OK .[...]

209 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating Y our Music Librar y Using Windows Media ® Player Each time you add music f iles outside of W indo ws Media Player , you must use the T ools menu to add music files to your W indows Media Player Library . This will ensure that Media C[...]

210 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Deleting Music Files T o delete a file from the W indows Media Player Library , select the music f ile, right-clic k the mouse, and then select Delete . Adding Music from Y our Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Librar y Y ou can place all your[...]

211 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select an option from the Sear ch on drop-dow n menu. 4 Select Search to s earch all dri ves or select Bro wse to search through a specific dri ve. 5 Click Search . W indows Media Player searches the selected dri ves for all supported audio f[...]

212 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 audio player , W indows opens th is program and be gins playing the CD. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. 3 Insert a CD into the CD dri ve — the CD plays automatically in Media Center . If you have other media such as liv e TV a[...]

213 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Use the arro w keys to select a music f ile, press OK on the remote, and then press Play on the remote control to begin playing that music file. If you back up music files from a CD using Windows Media Player , you must lo g the files into th[...]

214 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey Y ou can select to have Media Center randomly play all the av ailable son gs in one genre: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main windo w 2 [...]

215 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Play (play the selected album). When you select this option, the No w Playing windo w opens, and the album starts playing. ❖ Buy Music (connect to the Internet, f ind CD information, and buy music CDs). T o go back to Media Center , press[...]

216 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Displaying Y our Pictures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Drag the music files to the right side of the Media Player windo w . Y ou can also select the music file and click the Add selection to the curr ent list icon. 6 Left click the Now Playing list menu an d select Sa ve Playlist As . Ente[...]

217 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Displaying Y our Pictur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Sort pictures by name or date. ❖ V iew and scroll through pict ures that are in the My Pictures folder b y using your remo te control or your ke yboard and mouse. Sample My Pictur es screen After you org a nize your pictures in th[...]

218 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Displaying Y our Pictures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Viewing a Slide Show T o view pictures as a slide show 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main windo w . 2 Select My Pictures . 3 Use the arrow b uttons on the re mote co[...]

219 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 W atching Y our Dig ital Movies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W atching Y our Digital Movies The My V ideos window in the Media Center makes it easy to play home video files you created or video files you do wnloaded from the Internet. Sample Media Center main scr een In My Videos you can: ?[...]

220 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atching Y our Digital Movies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If not, mo ve yo ur videos into the My V ideos or Shared V ideos folder in W indows Explorer for Media Center to be able to find and play them. Once you ha v e placed all your videos into the My V ideos or Shared V ideos folder, you[...]

221 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 W atching Y our Dig ital Movies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 mouse to resize the windo w if you want to watch your video while doing something else on your d esktop. 5 When the video is f inished, select Restart and then press OK to replay the video. Y ou can also select Done and press OK to[...]

222 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atchi ng a D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W atching a DVD W atching D VDs in the Media Ce nter allows y ou to control the playback with your remote co ntro l. If you select to play your D VD in another program, the use of so me of the remote control b uttons is not supported. Sample Med[...]

223 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 W atching a D V D 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Press Stop on the remote control to stop playing the D VD. 4 T o change the windo w size, mo ve the mouse and click the Resi ze b utton on the taskbar of the D VD windo w . Stopping a DVD Movie 1 Press the Stop button on the remote control to [...]

224 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the Media Center Settings In the Media Center Settings windo w , you can change settings for watching tele vision, for viewing your pictures and slide sho ws, and for contro lling sound and the display of all the Media[...]

225 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select General . The General Settings screen includes the following options: ❖ Select Startup and W indow Beha vior to change Media Centers startup and windo w beha vior , for example, you can elect to start Media Center wh[...]

226 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing TV Recorder Settings The TV Recorder settings allo w you to cont rol your recording priorities and options in Media Center . 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Medi[...]

227 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 About Recorded TV Storage Space Settings The space a vailable for record ing TV programs depends on your hard disk allocatio n, dri ve size, and def ault recording quality selections. Y our computer requires a certain amount of[...]

228 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Change TV Guide Settings In the Guide Settings, you can select which channels to display and you can m anually update your Guide from the Internet. TV Guide settings are the same for each us er and can be changed only by the ad[...]

229 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Use the arro w buttons to select an option, and then press OK on the remote control. Ma ke required chan ges, if any . 6 Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the TV Settings windo w . Changing Parental Con[...]

230 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Use the arro w buttons to select T urn on movie blocking, and then press OK . 7 Use the arro w buttons to select Bloc k unrated movies, and then press OK . 8 Use the arro w buttons to select the + or - area. Press the OK butt[...]

231 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Selecting Close Captioning The audio settings windo w allo ws you to se lect closed captioning. Close cap tioning displays the TV’ s spoken audio in text format for those who a re unable to hear the audio. T o select close ca[...]

232 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Picture Settings scr een 4 Use the arro ws and OK button on the remote control to select or deselect options. 5 Select Sa ve . 6 Click OK .[...]

233 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Mor e Pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 More Programs Sample Media Center main scr een Use the options on the More Pr ograms screen, av ailable from the Media Center’ s main menu , to perform the follo wing tasks: ❖ Select Create CD/D VD to create a CD or D VD. ❖ Select InterV id[...]

234 Getting to Know the Wind ows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Online Spotlight 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Mor e Pr ograms main scr een Online Spotlight Use the Online Spotlight screen, a vailable from Media Center’ s main screen, to pu rchase and download music, D VDs, and movies, and read ne ws and sports stories. T ips on Media Center are [...]

235 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Getting Help for Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Getting Help for Media Center Click the Help icon at the top left of the screen to access Media Center’ s Help screen, which includes a number of links to helpful information on Media Ce nter , as well as h elp for hardware problem[...]

236 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes several ut ilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow yo u to determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. This chapter describes the utilities supplied b y T[...]

237 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fn-esse ® Desktop shortcuts and T o shiba’ s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, do cuments, and folders from within any W indo ws ® program without using the Start menu. For more information on creatin g desktop shortcuts, refer to the operating system docu mentation that[...]

238 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 dark gray with white letters. ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the Fn-esse k eyboard in the selected color . ❖ Una v ailable ke ys are light gray . There are two ways to assign a k ey to ope[...]

239 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The program or document is no w associated with the key you just selected. T o open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate ke y from within any W indows program. Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys T o assign a ke y to open a program or document, start Fn-esse [...]

240 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup... to display the Application Explorer dialog box. 2 Select the desired folder . The left side of the Application Explorer windo w displays the folders in the Programs menu. The rig ht side lists the pro grams and docume nts in the folder . These are th[...]

241 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o change the ke y assignment, click Dir ect... or P opup... and continue as if you were creatin g a ne w assignment. ❖ T o remove the k ey assignme nt, click Clear . TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIB A Console provides quick acces s to computer functions and allo ws you to customiz[...]

242 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing Y our Computer The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Po wer Management ❖ Mouse ❖ Hotke y assignment (for detailed information, see “Fn-esse®” on page 2 37 ) ❖ T oshiba Hardware Settings ❖ T oshiba Button Controls ❖ ConfigFree ❖ CD/D VD Driv e Acou[...]

243 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power Saver The Po wer Sav er feature enables you to control your computer’ s power usage, reg ardle ss of the source, and use the many preset po w er modes, or create one yourse lf. T o access Power Management through the TOSHIB A Console, double-click the P ower Management icon.[...]

244 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Profiles This section lists the preset pr of iles along with th e estimat ed battery life for each mode. The preset profiles are: ❖ Full Po wer ❖ High Po wer ❖ Normal ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life Although you can change the p roperties for an y of these prof ile[...]

245 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Mouse utility The Mouse utility allo ws you to change your T ouchPad or mouse settings. T o access th e Mouse utility through the TOS HIB A Console, double-click the Mouse icon. Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allo ws you to receiv e a confirmation message when you use the hotk ey[...]

246 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba Hardware Settings T oshiba Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool a vailable throu gh W indows. T o access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel , then Printers and Other Hard ware . Then click the T oshiba HWSetup icon. Sample TOSHIB A HW Setup wind[...]

247 T oshiba Utilities TOS H IBA C o ns o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ USB—Allo ws you to enable or di sable USB Le gac y Emulation ❖ LAN—Allo ws you to set networking functio ns ❖ Button Setting—Allo ws you to set conditions for the Po wer Button ❖ Start Up Logo—Allo ws you to set a start up logo ❖ Start Up Sound—Allo ws you to s[...]

248 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Clicking the Monitor Input Settings button displays a screen for selecting external in put settings for de vices such as video cameras and games. Sample Monitor Input Settings scr een CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer scr een This utility , av ailable [...]

249 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer does not operate when running QosmioPlay er . Please use Windows Media Center o r Media Player if you want to use the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer . When you change the CD/DVD drive to “Quiet” mode, the setting is only valid for the current Wind[...]

250 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hardware Setup. This is usef ul if more than one person uses the co mputer . When setting up the v arious passwords, keep the follo wing in mind: ❖ The user password can b e set up under the supervisor password. ❖ The supervisor passw ord must be set before th e user password, or t[...]

251 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Point to TOSHIB A Console , then click the resulting TOSHIB A Console selection. Y ou may also press the T O S HI B A Console button to the left of the ke yboard to open the T OS HI B A Co nsole. The TOSHIB A Console window appears. 3 On the left side, select Security . Sample TO SHI[...]

252 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Deleting a super visor password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start , then click All Pr ograms . 2 Point to TOSHIB A Console , then click the resulting TOSHIB A Console selection. Y ou may also press the T O S HI B A Console button to the left of the ke yboard to [...]

253 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 T ype your password in the Input box. 7 Retype your password in the Input again bo x. 8 Click Set . 9 Click OK . Disabling a user password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start , then click All Programs . 2 Point to TOSHIB A Console , then click the resulting TOSH[...]

254 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 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 you are most likely t[...]

255 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End Ta s k . Closing the failed program should allo w you to continue working. If [...]

256 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Add a paragraph break and t ype some notes describing what you were do ing 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 occur when [...]

257 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer displays the WA RNING RESUME F AILURE message. The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer’ s memory and not sav e d has been lost. T o char ge the battery , leav e the computer pl[...]

258 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start prop erly , you may hav e to change your system’ s configuration or v erify the startup procedure to fix the problem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. Thi[...]

259 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 See your W indow s ® docu mentation for fu rther exp lanation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display differen t versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many f ac[...]

260 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e 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 Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type th e topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on-[...]

261 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A plan of action The smooth operation of th e system d epends on the interaction of all de vices, programs, and features. If the system or one of its attached de vices is not working, resolving the problem can be time-consuming and frustrating. The recommended procedur[...]

262 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Disable the device. For an older de vice, remove it from the computer . ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for the new de vice, see “Fixing a problem wi[...]

263 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 In the toolbar , look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark th rough a circle on the front. This is the disable feature. 6 Click the icon. Y ou are given the option of disabling the de vice. 7 Click yes or no , whichev er is appropriate. Checki[...]

264 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A T roubleshooting b utton is also present. 7 Click troubl eshooting . A Help and Support window for that de vice appears. For more information about De vice Manager , refer to W indows ® XP on line help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected o r faulty memory modul[...]

265 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 cord/cable or from the sy stem batteries (main battery and real-time clock (R TC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For e x ample, a fau lty A C adapter or po wer cor[...]

266 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[...]

267 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer . Also try connectin g the ke yboard when the computer is of f, and then po wering the computer on. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into effect. Press an y key t[...]

268 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 box. The Appearance tab o f this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen . The Settings tab allo ws you to choose the sc reen resolution. The b uilt-in screen flick ers. Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors. T o r[...]

269 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Small bright dots appear on you r T F T d i s p l a y w h e n yo u turn on y our computer . Y our display contains an extremely large number of thin-f ilm transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high -precision technology . The small bright dots that appear on yo u[...]

270 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri ve you want to check and select Properties from the men u. The dri ve’ s properties box appears. 3 Click the To o l s tab . 4 Click the Check now bu tton. The Check Disk All Apps[...]

271 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hardware conf iguration meets its needs. Check with the manufacturer of the software for further troubleshooting tips. A diskette will not go into the exter nal diskette driv e. Y ou may alrea dy hav e a diskette in the driv e. Ma ke sure the dri ve is empty . Y ou may[...]

272 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty . If necessary , wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner . Replace the disc in the tray . Make sure it is lyi ng flat, label side uppermost. Press the disc do wn until it locks on the spindle. C[...]

273 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. T o access these settings, click Start , then Contro l Panel . Click on Sounds , Speech , and then A udio Devices . PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include ma[...]

274 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 manufacturer of the PC Card for information ab out using the card under the operating system. PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Inserting and removing PC Cards” on page 154 for information about ho w to insert PC Ca[...]

275 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. The problem may be cause d by an I/O (input/output) conflic t between the PCMCIA socket and another de vice in the system. Use Device Manager to make sure each de vice has its o wn I/O base address. See “[...]

276 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 ready (online). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers will n[...]

277 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 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 settin[...]

278 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy f iles to diskette, following the steps in “Saving your work” on page 94 . ❖ Connect a tape driv e to the system and use specializ ed software to[...]

279 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you need further assistance If you hav e followed the recommen dations in this chapter and are still havi ng problems, you may need additional technical assistance. This section contains the steps to take to ask for help. Before you call Since some problems may be r[...]

280 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[...]

281 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.toshiba.com Marketing and product information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Europe www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm J[...]

282 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[...]

283 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 Fn + This hot key enables/disables v olume mute on your computer . When volume mute i[...]

284 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Instant password security When the display re-a ppears, select your user name and enter the correct password if you ha ve created o ne. Power usage profile Fn + This hot key blanks the display . Fn + This hot key displays the po wer usage pop-up windo w and cycles through the prof iles. [...]

285 Hot Keys Stand By mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Stand By mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Stand By mode. A message box is displayed by defa ult to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode. This message box can be set so it does not display . Sample Stand By conf irmation box For more information about Stand By mode, ple[...]

286 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default), a message box is displayed by default to conf irm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. The message box can be set so it does not display . Sample Hibernation confirma[...]

287 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Fn + This hot key c ycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video de vice) simultaneously ❖ TV (or ot[...]

288 Hot Keys Enabling a wir eless de vice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Enabling a wireless device Display brightness Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless de vices in your computer (for systems with W i-Fi or Bluetooth ™ only). The wireless modes are: Bluetooth ™ enabled—This enables only the Bluetooth ™ module. W i-Fi enable d?[...]

289 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 key enables/disables the T ouchPad. T o use the T ouchPad, see “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad” on page 60 . Sample disable and ena ble T ouchP ad windows Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control ov [...]

290 Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connector s The computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors for v a rious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr oved Europe VD A appr oved NEMK [...]

291 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[...]

292 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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[...]

293 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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 [...]

294 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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 [...]

295 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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 pr[...]

296 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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[...]

297 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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[...]

298 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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 [...]

299 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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 th[...]

300 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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 [...]

301 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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 [...]

302 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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 igura[...]

303 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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 o[...]

304 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer 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 c[...]

305 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 These 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 rewrite [...]

306 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mod ule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or vid eo) disc DV D - RO M digital versatile (or video) disc read-only m emory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR O M erasable programmabl[...]

307 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 DDRAM double data random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB uni versal s erial b us URL uniform resour[...]

308 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 application —A computer program that you use to perfor m 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 f ile, usually on a rem ov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic inp[...]

309 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 gab yte . 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?[...]

310 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 controller —A device that controls the tran sfer of data from 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 very fast memory residing between the CPU an[...]

311 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disk —A round, flat piece of material th at can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital fo rm, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as disk ettes and hard disks. Compare disc. See also diskette, har d disk. disk drive —The de vice that reads and writes information and programs o[...]

312 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D VD-ROM (d igital versat ile [or video] disc r ead-only memory) —A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM. E emulation— A techn ique in which a device or program imitates another device or program. e[...]

313 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 fo rm a t —(verb) T o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’ s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the dis k so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it. frontside b us —The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer’ s main mem[...]

314 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hot swapping —The ability to add or remov e devices from a computer while the computer is running and ha ve the operating system automatically recognize the change. I icon —A small image displayed on the sc reen that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced —A method of refreshing a computer scree[...]

315 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 local area network —Se e LAN. logical drive —A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk dri ve. A system’ s logical dri ves may dif fer from its physical driv es. For e xample, a single hard disk driv e ma y be partitioned in to two or more logical drives. M megabyte (M[...]

316 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 non-interlaced —A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which each pixel of e very line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and do wn the screen. Compare interlaced. non-system disk —A disk for stori ng programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk . O online[...]

317 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 port —A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a netw ork or a peripheral device. processor —See centr al pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program —A set of instructions that can be e xecuted by a computer . The general classes of programs (als o called software) are operating system, app[...]

318 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 R O M (read- only memory) —Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that infor mation in R OM remains whether or not the computer is recei ving power . This type of memory is used to store your computer’ s BIOS, which is essential instructio ns the computer reads w hen [...]

319 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 U universal serial bu s (USB) —A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devi ces through a single all-purpose USB port. USB allo ws hot swapping of peripherals. See also bu s , hot swapping, serial . upload —T o send a[...]

320 Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 87 A AC adapter 52 AC power cable connectors 290 accessories carrying cases 83 Add Printer Wizard 70 adjusting record ing quality 15 3 Alt keys 88 antenna connecting 79 arm/wrist strain 46 assign keys Fn-esse 239 audio .wav files 151 features 151 Auto-Run 105 avoiding inju ry 44 B backing up files 86 battery alar[...]

321 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 C CD playing an audio 103 playing using Aut o-Run 105 CD and DVDs viewing contents 106 CD/DVD creating 105 CDs inserting 102 problem solving 272 channels DMA 261 IRQ 261 character keys 87 charging the battery 55 checking device properties 263 click 60 communications network connection 144 system resources 261 compact[...]

322 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 diskettes copying files to 97 display does not look norm al/flickers 268 external monitor not workin g 268 latch 56 screen is blank 267 display device connecting 75 display mode setting 76 display modes hot key 287 display output settings 78 display panel closing 82 opening 56 disposal information 27 disposing of use[...]

323 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 assigning a key 237 using drag-and-drop 238 function keys 88 G game box connection 166 H hardware conflicts 260 resolving 262 headphones using 153 Help Windows XP Media Center Edition 259 Hibernatio n mode 112 configuring 113 starting again from 114 Hibernation mode hot key 28 6 hot key display modes 287 functions 28[...]

324 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 assign 239 changing 240 direct assign 239 popup 240 removing 240 key assignment viewing existing 240 key assignments changing or removing ex isting 240 keyboard character keys 87 function keys 88 hot keys 289 not working 256 , 267 overlay keys 89 unexpected characters 266 Windows special keys 89 keyboard, external 68[...]

325 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 P password deleting a supervisor 252 disabling a user 253 supervisor set up 250 passwords instant, using 250 setting 249 PC Card checklist 274 CIS (Card Inform ation Structure) 27 3 computer stops working 275 configuring 156 errors 275 hot swapping fails 275 inserting 155 modem default 142 not recognized 275 problem [...]

326 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 display is blank 267 DVD-ROM or m ulti-function drive tray does not eject 272 external display not wor king 268 external keyboard not working 267 external monitor 267 faulty memory 264 hardware conflict 260 , 261 high-pitched noise 27 2 illegal operation 255 Internet bookmarked site not found 259 Internet connection [...]

327 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 main battery 130 RGB (monitor) port connecting an external monitor or projector 78 RJ-11 jack 143 Run dialog box 93 running the computer on b attery power 119 S safety computer 136 disposing of batteries 135 icons 39 precautions 46 saving your work 94 screen blank 267 does not look norm al/flickers 268 scroll but ton[...]

328 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 turning on the power 57 TV antenna port 80 U Universal Resource Locator (URL) 140 user password, disabling 253 using a file extension 95 utilities Power Saver 243 V video cables 75 video display device connecting 75 volume mute hot key 283 W warranty limited warranty 41 Web sites 280 Support Online 260 Web sites,Tosh[...]