Toshiba P15-S4091 manual

C6661-0304M2 03/04 Satellite ® P10/P15 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 168 in this guide. Handling the cord on this product will ex[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Model: Satellite P10/P15 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer syste m you purchased may include a ReWr itable CD and/or D VD dri ve( s), among the most advanced data storag e technologies av ailable. As with an y ne w technology , you must read and follow all set-u p and usage instr uctions in the app licable user gu[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These lim its are designed to provide reasonable pr otection against ha rmfu l interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and ca n radiate radio f[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contact: T oshiba America Inform ation Syst ems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadi an ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following informat[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If Problems Arise If any o f your telephone equipment is not operating properly , you should immediately remov e it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the tele phone compan y notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in adva nce of[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Repairs to certified equipment should be coo rdinated by a representativ e designated by the s upplier . Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipm ent, or equipment malfunctions, may giv e the telecommunications compan y cause to request the user to disconnect th e equipment. Users should ensure for their o [...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution Bluetooth™ and W ireless LAN de vice s operate within the same radio frequency range an d may interfere with one another . If you use Bluetooth™ and W ireless LAN de vices simultaneously , you may occasionally experience a less tha n optimal ne twor k performance or e ven lose your network connection. If you shou[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Regulatory Information The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordan ce with the ma nufacture r’ s instructions as descr ibed in the user documentation that comes with th e product. This de vice complies with the following r adio frequenc y and safety standards. Canada – Industry [...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 België/ Belgique: For outdoor usage only channel 10 (245 7 MHz) and 11 (2462 MHz) is allowed. For pri v ate usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is req uired. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for pr i v ate usage outside b uildings across public ground[...]

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

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Refer to the Regu latory Statements as identifi ed in the documentation tha t comes with those products for additional information. Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequenc y range. FCC requires this pro duct to be used i[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1. Sticker Please put the follo wing sticker on de vices incorporating this product. 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS.This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment [...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 J AP AN APPRO V ALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approv al Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER A pproval Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following rest rictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the de vice. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. Interference [...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment exce pt in the countries/regions i n the following table. This device works on passive scan only. A peer -[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment exce pt in the countries/regions i n the following table. Argentina A ustralia Austria Belgium Brazil C[...]

16 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 approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment exce pt in the countries/regions i n the following table. Bluetooth wireless tech nology Interoperabil ity Bluetooth™[...]

17 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 usi ng Bluetooth wirel ess technology ot her than TOSHIBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth™ cards from TO SH IBA in order to enable wireless ne[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or enviro nmen ts, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by th e proprietor of the building or responsible representativ es of the or g anization. These si tuations may for example include: ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless techn ology on board of airplanes, or ❖ In an[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must accept an y interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note that any changes or modificati ons to this equipment not expressly approv ed by the manuf acturer may v oid the authorization to operate this equipment. Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The r[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The leg al communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operat ed in accordan ce with telecom munication laws and regulations. Low po wer radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from leg al co mmunications or from indus trial, scientif ic and medical radio emission e[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5 916 Fax: 0 3-5444-945 0 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regul ation Conformity Ce rtif ication, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of lo w-power data communication system [...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the label and manufacturing information may v ary .) This appliance contains a l aser system and is classifie d as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In cas[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including b ut not limited to an y product specificatio ns, is subj ect to change without notice. TOSHIB A CORPORA TION AND TOSHIB A AMERICA INFORMA TION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIB A) PRO VIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MAN U AL OR AN Y O THER INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREI[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ......... ........................................ .............. 32 This guide ...............................................................32 Safety icons ............................................................33 Other icons used ............................................... 34 Other docume[...]

25 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 2: Getting Started .. ....................... ................. 46 Selecting a place to work ........................................ 46 Creating a computer-friendly environment ........46 Keeping yourself comfortable ...........................47 Precautions ...............................................[...]

26 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Windows ® special keys .....................................78 Overlay keys ......................................................78 Starting a program ..................................................80 Saving your work .................................................... 80 Printing your work .................[...]

27 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 4: Mobile Computin g ................... ............... 103 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................103 Running the computer on battery power ..............103 Power management ........................................105 Charging the battery ...........................................[...]

28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Resizing and moving windows ........................130 Lesson 8: Closing programs ................................132 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ................................132 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator ...............132 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map .......133 Lesson 10: Changing th[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 The World Wide Web ......................................157 Internet Service Providers ...............................158 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider . 158 Surfing the Internet ......................................... 158 Internet features ..............................................159 Upload[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Power and the batteries ..................................179 Keyboard problems .........................................180 Display problems ............................................181 Disk drive problems ........................................ 183 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems ... 185 Sound syste[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix C: Using C onfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer .... ....................................... ......... 207 Getting Started ...................................................... 208 ConfigFree Main Screen .................................. 208 Starting ConfigFree .......................................[...]

32 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I ntroduction W elcome to the world of po we rful and portab le multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accom pany you where ver you go. Y our system comes with the Microsoft ® Wi n d ow s ® XP Home or W indows XP Pro operating system. Y our oper ating system offer[...]

33 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 familiarize yourself with the co mponents of the computer and ho w to turn it on. After that, seek out whate ver interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed in order to a void potential hazards t hat could result in personal injuries, damage to [...]

34 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 highli ghts technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon deno tes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the de finition of a te rm used in the t[...]

35 Introductio n Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of se rvice options built around its SelectServ TM limited warranty programs . T o stay current on the most recent software an d hardware options for your computer , an d for other product information, be sure to regularly check the T oshiba W eb sit[...]

36 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Finding Y our W ay Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your notebook computer . It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer . Making sure you have ever ything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you recei[...]

37 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Front with the display closed The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. T o open the display panel, slid e the display latch to the right and raise the panel. The CD/D VD control b uttons allow you to play CDs and D VDs with the computer turned on t[...]

38 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Back The DC IN port is where you plug in the A C adapter for either operating the computer on external po wer or charging the battery . The RGB (monito r) port lets you connect an ex ternal monitor . The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel de vice, including ECP-[...]

39 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The cooling v ent pre vents the computer’ s central processing unit (CPU) from ov erheating so that it can continue to perform at maximum speed. T o prevent po ssible CPU ov erheatin g, do not bl ock the co oling vents when the computer is in use. Right side The PC Card slot supports a [...]

40 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Left side The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audi o-outp ut de vices, such as external speakers. Connecting other de vices automatically disables the internal speakers. The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone o r other [...]

41 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Front with the display open The computer ’ s screen is a liqui d crystal display (LCD) that provides clear , s harp images. For more information about viewing options, see “Exploring video features” on page 160 . The power b utton turns the co mputer on and off. H[...]

42 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The function keys , when used with the Fn ke y , activ ate se veral dif ferent system functio ns. For more in formation, see “Hot K eys” on page 199 . The fr ont panel lights and system indicator lights pro v ide information about v ari ous system functions. The T o[...]

43 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery light indicates the main battery’ s current charge. It glo ws green when the battery is fully charged. It glo ws amber while the battery is being charged. It does not glo w if the e xternal po wer source is disc onnected or if the battery is completely dis[...]

44 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The cursor control mode light glo ws when the cursor control ov erlay is on. When th is light is on, pressing an ov erlay key mov es the cursor in the direction of the white arro w printed on the ke y instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the ke y . Fo r more information, see [...]

45 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 See “Installing additional memo ry (optional)” on page 62 for detailed information. The battery pack contains the battery . For information about replacing the battery , see “Changing the main battery” on page 111 . The rele a se secures the battery to th e computer , prev e nting [...]

46 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your n otebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating a[...]

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

48 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you are using an e xternal monitor , the top of the display should b e no higher than e ye lev el. ❖ If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer , mainta in good posture with your body r[...]

49 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lo wer curv e of your spine. If necessary , use a cushio n to provi de extra back support. Lo wer-back-support cushions are a v ailable at many of fice supply store s. ❖ Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips,[...]

50 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W ork habits The key to a voiding discomfort or injury fro m strain is to v ary your acti vities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your working day . Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and impro ve yo ur ef ficienc y . ❖ T ake frequent breaks to ch[...]

51 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Some PC Cards can become ho t with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot e ven if only one is being use d. Overheating of a PC Card can re sult in errors or instability in its operation. Be careful when you remov e a PC Card that has been used for a long[...]

52 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 52 b efore adding e xternal or internal components to your com puter . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, printer , memory , an[...]

53 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Skip to e xit the process or Next to continue. T o register o nline, your compute r’ s modem must have an Internet conn ection. A windo w will display asking if you wish to register with T oshiba and Microsoft. 5 Click Ye s to register , or No to e xit the process. If you c[...]

54 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register online, your computer’ s modem m ust be connected to a voice-grad e telephone line. Adding external devices Before adding extern al devices, T oshiba recommends setting up your software first. See “Setting up your softwar e” on page 52 . Before starting to use your[...]

55 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the AC adapter Y our computer requires po wer to operate. Use the power cable and A C adapter to conn ect the computer to a liv e electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery . Sample power cabl e and A C adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose[...]

56 Getting Started Connecting the A C adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use of an y incompatible adapter could damage your compu ter . T oshib a assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an in compatible adapter . When you connect the AC adapter [...]

57 Getting Started Char ging th e main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the AC adap ter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. The A C power and battery lights glo w . Damaged power cables can ca use fire or electric shock. Never modify , forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat to the po[...]

58 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once the batter y is charged for the first time, a void leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged batter y can damage the battery . Batter y life and charge time may var y depending on the ap[...]

59 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 manufactured using high -precision technology . Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology . T urning on the power 1 Check that any dri ves on the computer are empty . 2 T urn on the computer[...]

60 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchPad, the sm all, 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 mo ve your finger on the T ouchPad in the direction you’ d like[...]

61 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, mov e the cursor to th e item, the n press and release the primary (left-hand) b utton. T o double-click, press the primary b utton twice in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to[...]

62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 9 Close the Control Panel windo w . The Fn + F9 shortcut can be used to enable or disable the T ouchPad (s ee “Hot Keys” on page 199 ). Installing additional memor y (optional) Before y ou install or remove a memor y module, turn off the computer using the Start me[...]

63 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou need a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdri ver to install a memory module. T o avoid damaging the computer’ s screws, use a standard Phillips no. 1 s crewdriver that is in g ood condition. If you are adding memory after y ou ha v e started to use the computer , b[...]

64 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screws and the co ver in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Befo re you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static electricity yo[...]

65 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting the memory module Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer . Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memor y access problems. 9 Replace the e xpansion memory slot co ver . 10 Replace the scre ws and tighten them. 11 T urn the [...]

66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a memor y module 1 Follo w steps 1 through 6 in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 62 . 2 Gently push the memory lo cks outward until the memory module pops up. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to pull it[...]

67 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a printer Y our printer docume ntation may require you to install the printer software before physica lly connecting the printer to your computer . If you do not in stall the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function [...]

68 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Plug the USB connector into one o f the USB ports on your computer 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve A C outlet. T o connect a parallel printer: Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is on may damage the printer , the compu ter , or both. 1 Connect the[...]

69 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select Printers and F axes . The Printers and Faxes windo w appears. Sample Printers and F axe s window 3 Click Add Printer . The Add Printer W izard starts. Sample Add Printer W izard[...]

70 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the operating system recognizes it automatically . Y ou can ignore the remainder of this section. See you r printer manual. 5 If the printer you are setting up: ❖[...]

71 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 11 Click Next . The operating system prompts you to print a test page. 12 If your printer is connecte d and turned on, click Next. T o complete the setup proced ure without printing a test page, click No , then click Next . 13 Click Finish . Y ou are no w ready to print. Depending o[...]

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

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

74 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot, then rotate the ke y a quarter turn and remov e it. The computer is no w securely locked to deter computer theft. Locking the computer[...]

75 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 3 Learning t he Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sa ve it to the disk. Y ou will lose all unsav ed work, if, for e xample, a system[...]

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

77 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a type writer , except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space chara cter instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercas[...]

78 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows ® special keys W indows ® special ke ys The keyboard provides two ke y s that ha ve special functions in the operating system: ❖ The W indows ® logo k ey opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application k ey has the same function as the secondary T ouchPad control b utton (or s[...]

79 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the numeric keypad overlay T o turn on the n umeric k eypad ov erlay , press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light on 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[...]

80 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 do wn 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 easies t way to st art a progra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in forma[...]

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

82 Learning the Basics Backing up your f i les 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 CD, or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another de vice, such as a tape dri ve. For those systems with a floppy disk driv e, you may ba ck up file to a floppy disk as follo w[...]

83 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y our DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is set to play region 1 (North Am eric a) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region, the [...]

84 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never press the eject button or turn o ff the computer while th e drive-in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. The eject b utton requires po wer to operate. The ma nual eject bu tton does not requi re po wer . Never use [...]

85 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the mode b utton is locked, yo u cann ot switch between the CD/D VD and digital audio modes. T o unlock the mode button, press and hold it for four seconds. The pr evious track b utton returns to the preceding track on the disc. The next track b utton skips to [...]

86 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a disc Before pla ying an audio CD, turn the volume down. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. T o turn the volume down, use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Acces[...]

87 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The disc tray partially opens. T o avoid damaging a disc or losing data, chec k that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray . 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open. 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of [...]

88 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 center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place. P ositioning the disc on the spindle Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle. If you position the disc incorrectly , it can jam the disc tray . 6 Close the disc t[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indo ws Media Player windo w appears. Sample W indows Media TM Player scr een The W indows Media TM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/P ause b utton on the CD Player contr[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain files just like the hard disk. CDs are often used to install software or store files that require lots of space, such as photographs and large presentation files. Y ou can use Explorer or My Computer to [...]

91 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 off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened pap er clip, into the manual eject button access hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pu[...]

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

93 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use a dial-up conne ction, hav e your network administrator confi gure your computer for the network and su pply you with the telephone numb er for the dial-up connection . T o set up the netwo rk connection, use th e Dial-Up Networking W izard: 1 Click Start and point to [...]

94 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTES: Before usi ng any of these options to power down your computer , save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turn ing the computer on again. Using [...]

95 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer shuts do wn completely . 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 setting up hi bernation “Hibernation command” on page 95 and “Using Hibernatio n” [...]

96 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information about th e Hibernation command, see “Using Hibernation ” on page 98 . F or information about going into Hibernation mo de more quickly , see “Going into Hibernation mode more quickly” on page 98 . Stand By command The Stand by puts the computer in[...]

97 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off more quickly Y ou can also turn off th e computer b y pressing the po wer bu tton or closing the display panel. T o use either of these methods, you f irst need to turn on the feature in the T oshiba Po wer Management Utility . 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , th[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again after T urn Off T o start the computer up again, press and release the po we r button. The on/of f light turns on. Using Hibernation Follo w these steps to power do wn the computer using Hibernation: 1 Click Start , select T urn off computer . The T urn off computer dialo[...]

99 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you want. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Hiber nation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hiber nation for the computer to go [...]

100 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you put the computer in Hibe rnation mode b y closing the display panel, you can sta rt it again by opening the display panel. If your computer is running on batteries, you cannot start it again by open ing the display panel. T o turn the system back on, press the Power button. Using S[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 mode. The on/off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Stand by mode. If you power down usin g the Stand by and the batter y discharges fully , your information will be l ost. Be sure to save your work first. Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you can put the computer[...]

102 Learning the Basics T oshiba’s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again from Stand by T o start the computer from Stand by mode, press the po wer button. The computer returns to the screen you were using. If you put the co mputer in Stand b y mode b y closing the display panel, you can sta rt it again by opening the display pan[...]

103 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer standby mode when it is not being used, thereb y conserving ener gy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its [...]

104 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on applications, po wer management settings an d features utilized. Recharge time v aries depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer . After a period of time, the ba ttery wi[...]

105 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power management Y our computer ships with the po wer management options preset to a configuration that will pro vide the most stable operating en vironment and optimum sy stem performance for both A C po wer and battery modes. Changes to these settings may result in system performanc[...]

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

107 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o recharge the R TC battery , plug in the computer and leave it turned of f for at least 48 hours. When Hibernate mode is enabled and the R TC battery is completely discharged , a warning prompts you to reset the real-time clock. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC batter y does not charge w[...]

108 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Double-click the T oshiba Power Management icon. The current power source a nd battery po wer remaining section displays the current ch arge state of the battery . The v a lue displays as a perc entage of remaining battery charge. 3 Click the Battery Po wer Meter tab. Sample T os[...]

109 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Ho w much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor ❖ Ho w much you use the hard disk and other driv es ❖ Whether you us e an y optional de vices to which the battery supplies power , such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working—since operating time decrease[...]

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

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

112 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 While still holding the release latch in the open position gently slide the battery pa ck out of the computer . Removing the battery If the batter y is leaking or its case is cracked, pu t on protective gloves to handle it, a nd discard it immediately following the advice in [...]

113 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not ov ercharge or re verse char ge a battery . Overchar ging will shorten its life, and re verse char ging could damage it. ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to ov erheat and may c[...]

114 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Operate the computer on battery po wer for f i ve minutes. If the battery pack has at least f iv e minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. If the battery light LED flashes or there is some other w arning to indicate a lo w bat[...]

115 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack shou ld last for years. When the battery pack nee ds replacing, the main ba ttery light flashes amber shortly after you ha ve fully rechar ged the battery . Y ou must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. Th[...]

116 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 46 , 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[...]

117 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indows ® XP operating system by guidi ng you through a fe w basic tasks. If you ha ve used a W indo ws ® operating system before, you will find the W indo ws ® XP operating sy stem f amiliar . Whether you ha ve used a W indows ® [...]

118 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP o perating sy stem. Y ou use its features to start programs, f ind documents, set up system compo nents, and perform most oth[...]

119 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can create a new desktop icon for an y folder, f ile, or program b y dragging the element’ s icon from its location in a windo w to the desktop area. The icons initially displayed on your system de sktop include: T oshiba Access—[...]

120 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 you open. Y ou can use these b uttons to quickly switch between the programs or win do ws . T o make a program or windo w the activ e one, click the program’ s or window’ s button on the taskbar . System tray The System tray di splays[...]

121 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr ol buttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information, read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your c omputer . Lesson 2: Using the T ouchPad and control buttons together The “Getting Starte d” chapter introd uced you to the T ouc[...]

122 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr ol buttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click an empty area to close th e shortcut menu. 5 Use the T ouchPad to m ov e the pointer to the Start bu tton. Click Start , and select My Computer . The My Computer window appears. Sample My Computer wind o[...]

123 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 3: Learning about th e Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample desktop with th e taskbar on the right HINT : Y ou can move the taskbar to any of the desk top’ s four edges. 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop. Lesson 3: Learning about the Intern[...]

124 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 you can also type a W e b address in the My Computer windo w . 1 Click Start , then double-click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then clic k Address Bar if it is not checked. [...]

125 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 4: Cr ea ting a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operatin g system crea te s an icon on the desktop called Ne w T ext Document with the icon name highlighted. 3 T o gi ve your document a meaningful name, ty pe My New Doc.txt and press Enter . 4 Double-click the My New Doc icon. T[...]

126 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is analogous to a file folder stored in a fil e cabinet. In this case, a disk drive in the computer is the file cabi[...]

127 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 6: Starting pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Close the windo w by clicking its Close butt on and continue with the next lesson to learn ho w to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually , you will kno w which program y ou want to use for a particular task. This lesson teach[...]

128 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting p r ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 T o open the second pr ogram, click Start , then click All Programs . 4 Point to Accessories , then click Wi nd ow s E xp l ore r . The operating system opens W indows Explorer , which provides access to all your computer’ s res ources. [...]

129 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you hav e followed the lessons in this chapter , you now ha ve a screen with se veral program windo ws open. Y ou can organize these windo ws by resizing and [...]

130 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Minimize button at the top-right of the Explorer windo w to hide the windo w . W indows E xplorer disappears from the deskto p. Ho we ver , it is still open, as you can see from the taskbar . HINT : Minimi[...]

131 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click and drag the edge of the windo w until it takes up just less than half the width of the desktop. 4 Click the title bar of the P aint window and drag it to the left side of the desktop. Y ou can move an y win[...]

132 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closi ng pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 8: Closing programs Once you are f inished working with a d ocument or program, it is a good idea to close it . While you can run se veral programs at the same time, having a lar g e number of programs and documents open simultaneously[...]

133 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button. The operating system displa ys the desktop shortcut menu. 2 Click New , then click Shortcut . The operating system displays t he Create Shortcut dialog box[...]

134 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Searc h options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and F olders . The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box. Sample Searc h Results dialog box[...]

135 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : Search also allows you to perform searches o n the Internet. 3 Ty p e char in the All or part of the f ile name: text box, and then click Search . The operating system display s a list of all the files with “char” in their[...]

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

137 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 11: Setting th e date and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click the arro w beside the current option to open the screen sav er list box. 5 Scroll through the screen sa ver options by clicking the scroll arro ws in the list box. 6 T ry a screen saver pattern b y clicking a name in the list[...]

138 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Date and T ime Pr operties dialog box HINT : T o ope n the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly , either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondar y button, then click Adjust Date and Time, or [...]

139 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 original uncluttered state. This lesson e xplains how to remo ve objects from the desktop an d introduces the Rec ycle Bin. 1 Click the New Folder icon you created, drag it until it is ov e r the Recycle Bin icon an d it chan[...]

140 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Later on—in your real work, not in this tutorial—you will use the Rec ycle Bin to delete othe r object s such a s folders, documents, and some times ev en programs. Still, the process is the same. Just drag an obj ect’ s icon to the [...]

141 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample System Restor e W elc ome scr een The operating system guides yo u through the p rocess of storing your system settings for fu ture use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time. Lesson 14[...]

142 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Help and Support Cent er Inde x The left side of the screen contains the inde x. The text box above the inde x, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic you want to find in the inde x. 3 Ty p e pictures in the T[...]

143 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the Pai nt link. The operating system open s the Paint program. Not e very Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about. Ho wev er , when you do encounter one, it provide[...]

144 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: T urning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows ® XP T ours and tutorials window To s t a r t a W i n d o w s ® XP tour or tutorial: 1 Click Start, then Help and Support . 2 Click What’ s new in Windo ws XP . 3 Click T aking a tour or tutorial . 4 On the right p[...]

145 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer . Windows ® XP special features The Wi n d ow s ® XP operating syst em of fers you se veral ne w features and enhancements, including: ❖ Ne w system file protection ❖ A system restore function, a llowing you [...]

146 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Personalizing your desktop Y our desktop is your virtual wo rkspace. This section explains ho w to customize its features for the way you like to work. Y ou can customize the following aspect s of the desktop: ❖ T askbar—which resources to display for quick access ❖[...]

147 Exploring Y our Options P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bringing the world to your desktop W ith the W indo ws ® XP operating system, you can set up your desktop with complete W o rld W i de W eb integration at a single click. T urning on the Web content interface The first step to bring acti ve content to your desktop is to[...]

148 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 T o bro wse the Gallery for more components to add, click V isit Gallery . In order to bro wse, an activ e Internet connection must be established. 8 T o select some other W eb si te, type the ad dress of the W eb site you want or click Browse t o locate it. Y ou can co[...]

149 Exploring Y our Options P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Choosing a style T o select desktop and bro wsing style options: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 Select the To o l s menu, then click Folder Options . The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample F older Options dialog box 3 Cl[...]

150 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 a regul ar basis. F or example, using this W eb integration feature you can monitor weath er , game scores, stock prices, or headlines—all in the windo w of your choice. Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or more cust omizable toolbars at t he top of a win[...]

151 Exploring Y our Options P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The elemen ts you can ad d to the top of t he windo w are: Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then click the name of the toolbar yo u want to display . [...]

152 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Open the folder you want to vie w as a W eb page. 3 In the To o l s menu, select Folder Options. 4 In the T asks section, click the b utton for Show common tasks in f olders . 5 Click Ap pl y , then OK . Sample Contr ol P anel window as a W eb page The addition o[...]

153 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, use an onlin e service, o r communicate across the tele phone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your comp uter) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A bro wser or communica tions progr[...]

154 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 T o verify that the modem is set up properly , double-click the COM port to which your modem is connected. The Modem AMR Properties box appears. 8 In the device status area, th e computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly . 9 If the modem isn?[...]

155 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exchanging data with another computer T o transfer a lar ge amount of information between computers, you need a ph ysical connection and a synchronization program. Y ou can use the W indows ® XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization pro gram that transfers[...]

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

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

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

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

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

161 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Settings tab . 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar to ward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 , then click App ly . The screen blinks momentar ily while the settings are adjusted. 4 The Monitor Settings windo w appears and asks if you want to keep the setti [...]

162 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files. Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer . 2 Click Start , point to All Pr ograms , Accessories , Entertainment , then click So[...]

163 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adjusting recording settings The better the quality of the r ecording, the more disk space the sound f ile requires. Experiment to f ind a balance that fits your needs. 1 Open Sound Recorder , if necessary (click Start , point to All Programs , Accessories , Entertainment [...]

164 Exploring Y our Options Connecting a monitor , ke yboard and mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a monitor , keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor , external full-size ke yboard and a mouse, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard off ice desktop computer . Y ou can connect an external monitor to the RGB (moni[...]

165 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting PC Cards 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, refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see [...]

166 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing PC Cards 1 Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remo ve Hard ware icon on the System tray . After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, it is safe to remove the PC Card. 2 T o remov e the PC Card, press the eject button once. 3 Remov e the PC Card and store it prop[...]

167 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Before removing a PC Card, stop it b y clicking the Safely Remov e Hardwar e icon on the System tray . O n ce t h e P C C a r d has stopped, you can safely remov e it. See “Remo ving PC Cards” on page 166 . Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode. T[...]

168 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its name in the list. W indows T ask Manager Applications tab 4 Select the program you want to close, then click End Ta s k . Closing the failed program shou ld allow you to continue wo[...]

170 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W indows T ask Manager Sh utdown menu, T urn Off optio n The compute r shuts do wn. Y our program perf orms an illegal operation. If you receiv e the message, “ Y our program has performed an illegal operation , ” you should record the details of the mes sage and consult the software manufactu[...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the po wer . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged batt ery . Press and hold do wn the power b utton[...]

172 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windows ® operating system is not working Once you are f amiliar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system respon ds to your w ork routine, you can easily detect if the operating sy stem is not working correctly . For exa mp le :[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not wo rking 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good conf iguration (your most recent settings that work ed) ❖ Directory services restore mode (W indo ws ® domain controllers only) ❖ Debug ging Mode [...]

174 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windows ® XP operating system can help you If the operating system has star ted properly , but you still ha ve a problem using your computer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. T o access Windo ws ® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Star[...]

175 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 isn’t w orking, resolving the problem can be time- consuming and frustrating. The recommended proce[...]

176 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 theory , if ev ery device connected to the computer is Plug and Play-compliant, no two de vices will compete for the same system resources. Simp ly plug in the device and turn on your computer . The operating system automatically sets up your system to accommodate th[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling a device 1 Click Start, click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properti es . The System Propert ies dialog box appe ars. 2 Click the Hardwar e tab . 3 Click the Device Manager b utton. 4 Select the specific de vice from t[...]

178 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click the Device Manager b utton. 5 T o vie w the de vice(s) installed, double-click the device type. 6 T o vie w the properties, double-click the de vice. The operating system displa ys the De vice Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They inclu[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error , the memory module may be faulty . If the error recurs without the memory module installed , the error is not caused b y the mem[...]

180 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery may be too hot or to o cold to char ge properly . If you think this is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperat ure and try a gain. If the battery has completely dischar ged, it will not be gin charging immediately . Leav e the AC adapter a[...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the problem occurs when both the k eypad o verlays are off, make sure the soft ware you are using i s not remapping the ke yboard. Refer to the softwa re’ s docume ntation and check that the program does not assign dif ferent meanings to any of the keys. Y ou hav [...]

182 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightne ss controls on the external monitor . ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clickin[...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher . De v ices that do not support this resolution will on ly w ork in Int[...]

184 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The dri ve’ s properties box appears. 3 Click on Properties . 4 Click the To o l s tab . 5 Click the Check now bu tton. The Check Disk box appears (for example, Check Disk C). 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix file system errors ❖ Scan[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the dri ve tray has closed properly . Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the dri ve tray and remo ve the disc. Make sure the driv e tray is clean. Any dirt or fore ign[...]

186 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability . Silver-colored CD-R OMs are the most reliable, follo wed by gold-colored CD-R OM. Green-colored CD- R OMs are the least reliable. Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound from the c[...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer atte mpts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires b y reading its Card Information St ructure (CIS). Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card[...]

188 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common prob lems and their solutions: The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start . 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary b utton, then click Propert ie[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system display s a message that y ou may safely remov e the card. 3 Remov e the card from the slot. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode. This is known as “warm swapping” and is not supported with this computer For mo[...]

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

191 If Something Goes Wrong 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[...]

192 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 a CD or other media, following the steps in “Saving your work” on page 80 . ❖ Connect a tape driv e to the system and use specializ ed [...]

193 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[...]

194 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and su spect that the problem is hardware-related, T oshiba offers a v ariety of resources to help you. Y ou can access T oshiba on the Internet using any Internet bro wser by typing su pport.toshiba.com T oshiba voice conta[...]

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

196 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finland Scribona TPC O Y Sinimäentie 14 P. O . B o x 8 3 02630 ESPOO Finland France T oshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Germany T oshiba Eur ope GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Regensburg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S.A. 1[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Mexico T oshiba de México S.A. de C.V . Sierra Candela No.111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. CP 11000 Mexico, DF . T e l: 5249-6500 Morocco C.B.I. 22 Rue de Béthune Casablanca Morocco The Netherlands T oshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V . Riv ium Boule v[...]

198 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fer nando de Henares Spain Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväe gen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid A G Hero[...]

199 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. Instant password security Fn + This hot k ey b lanks the display . Without a password The Fn + F1 [...]

200 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the display ’ s content re appear . The W indow s ® operating system log-on screen will appear , prompting you for a password. After typing in the password for the current user , press Enter . T o activ ate the password feature: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . 2 Click A ppearances an[...]

201 Hot Keys Sound 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Follo w the steps listed in the W indows help to set up your password-protected screen saver . T o ensure the password protection is acti v a ted after pressing Fn + F1 (to acti v ate instant s ecurity), wait ten seconds before walking a way from the computer . Sound Fn + This hot k ey c ycles through the di[...]

202 Hot Keys Stand by mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Stand by mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Stand by mode. ❖ A message box is displayed b y default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand by mode. This message box can be set so it doesn’t display . Sample Stand by co nf irmation box ❖ For more information about Stand by [...]

203 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Hibernation mo de. ❖ 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 doesn’ t display . Sample Hibernatio n co[...]

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

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

206 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typica l A C power c able connec tors for v arious parts of the wor ld. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr[...]

207 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities used for conf iguring networks that use both wired an d wireless network de vices. These utilities include the follo wing: ❖ Connecti vity Doctor — The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to help fix networking problems with [...]

208 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Quick Connect — The Quick Co nnect utility is used to configure a wireless LAN connection (ad hoc connection) between a personal computer and a T oshiba W ireless Projector . The T oshiba W ireless Projector utility must be installed in order to enable Q[...]

209 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Create LOG — Creates and displays a log f ile containing diagnostic information about de vices connected to the network. ❖ About — Displays version information about ConfigFree. ❖ Help — Displays the online help file. Starting ConfigFree T o star[...]

210 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Right-click the Conf igFree icon on the taskbar , and then click Options . For more information on conf iguring Config Free, see the online help. ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor displays th e connection confi gurati[...]

211 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor scre en automatically refreshes. Ho we ver , you can also use the Refr esh b u tton to refresh the screen. Device Settings The De vice Settings screen displays a list of all wired, wireless, and infrared[...]

212 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 V iewing the de vice settings ❖ Network Connections — Displays the Network Connection window , whic h cont ains detailed information about the network connection. ❖ Enable/Disable — Y ou can easily enable or disable any of the listed de vices si[...]

213 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings u tility displays a list of all the registered prof iles in Conf igFree. Y ou can also add, modify , and delete profiles; switch the prof ile be ing used; and view specif ic details about each prof ile. V iewing r[...]

214 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Add, Modify , and Delete a Profile ❖ T o add a ne w profile to Conf igFree, click the Add button in the Profile Settings screen. T o ov erwrite an existing profile, sel ect the profile to be overwritten, and then click Add . ❖ T o modify an existing[...]

215 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using Au to Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5GHz (802.11a), Quick Conn ect will change this mode to 2.4GHz (802.11b), and then connect to the projector . The wireless LAN conf iguration will return to the default settings under the follo wing c[...]

216 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using A uto Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ From the Profile Settings screen, you can click the Au t o Switch button. Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect) If a wired network cable is disconnected from the netwo rk, the Auto Switch (Cable Disconnect) option will automatically switch to another network d[...]

217 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc[...]

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

219 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PCMCIA Personal Computer Mem ory Card Internatio nal Association RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic ran dom access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapt[...]

220 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of p o wer usual ly supplie d to residential and commercial w all outle ts. A C reve rses its direction at regular interv als. Compare direct curr ent (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd proc[...]

221 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 bus — An electrical circuit that c onnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer , such as the video adapter , disk dri ves, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flo ws from one de vice to another . See also bus speed , fr ontside bus . bus speed — The s peed at which th[...]

222 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or de vi ces can work together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or langu age as another . configuration — (1) The collection of compon ents that make up a single computer system. (2) Ho w parts of the system are set up (that is, configur[...]

223 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disable — T o turn a computer option of f. See also enable . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, desi gned to be read from and written to by optical (laser) technology , an d used in the production of optical discs, such as CDs and D VDs. Compare disk. disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be mag[...]

224 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D VD-ROM (digital versatile [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 technique in w hich a de vice or program imitates another device or program. [...]

225 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 function k eys — The keys labeled F1 through F12, typ ically located on the keyboard. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) — A unit of data equal to 1,0 73,741,824 bytes (1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes). See also byte. ground — A co nductor to which al l [...]

226 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which on ly ev ery other line of pixels is refres hed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device — See device . Internet — The decentralized, w orld-wide network of computers that pr[...]

227 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 M megabyte (MB) — A unit of data equal to 1,048,576 bytes (1024 x 1024 bytes). See also bytes. memory — T ypically refers to the computer’ s main memory , where programs are run and data is temp orarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temp orarily , such as RAM, or it can be non vo[...]

228 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NT f ile system (NTFS) — An adv anced file system designed for use specifically with the W ind ows NT operating system. O online — A v ailable through the computer . Online ma y refer to information being read from your own computer’ s hard disk, such as online documentation or online help, or to informatio [...]

229 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of i nstructions that can be ex ecuted by a com puter . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, an d utility . See also oper ating system, application, utili ty . properties — The attrib utes of[...]

230 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that information in R OM remains whether or not the computer is receiving po wer . This type of memory is used to store your computer’ s BIOS, which is essential instructio ns the computer reads w hen y[...]

231 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 U universal serial bu s (USB) 2.0— A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 4 80 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral de vices through a single all- purpose USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swapping, serial. upload — T o sen[...]

232 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index A A C adapter 42 A C power light 59 Accessories programs 128 , 140 audio features 161 av oidi ng injury 47 B battery caring for 112 changing 111 charge not lasting 180 charging 71 , 105 conserving power 108 disposal 115 installing 11 1 light 59 , 107 monitoring power 107 not charging 179 po wer usage mode 201 removin[...]

233 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 problem solving 185 channels DMA 175 Character Map 133 charging main battery 105 R TC (real-time clock) battery 10 6 checking device properties 177 cleaning CD or D VDs 91 computer 72 click 61 closing programs 132 comfort chair 48 lighting 49 work habits 50 commands Hibernate 95 po wering do wn 93 Standby 96 communications[...]

234 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 system tray 120 taskbar 119 , 129 Device Manager 176 checking properties 177 disabling a device 177 dial-up connection 93 Dial-Up Netw orking W izard 93 Digital Subscriber Lin es (DSL) 156 , 158 disk activity light 43 Disk Defragmenter 184 disk dri ve corrupted/damaged d ata files 184 missing files /trouble accessing a dis[...]

235 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 printing 81 saving 75 , 80 transferring 155 Fn key 42 folders 120 displaying information 15 1 front panel 42 function keys 42 , 77 H hard disk driv e light 43 , 59 hardware conflicts 174 resolving 176 headphone jack 40 Help 141 , 174 Hibernate restarting 99 using 98 Hibernation 95 Hibernatio n mode 72 , 93 hiding windows 1[...]

236 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ov erlay keys 78 unexpected characters 180 W indows special ke ys 78 L lights 43 AC p ow e r 59 battery 59 , 107 caps lock 43 cursor control mode 44 disk activity 43 D VD-ROM/multi-function drive 43 hard disk driv e 43 , 59 numeric mode 44 on/off 42 lock slot 39 M main battery changing 111 removing 111 memory problem solvi[...]

237 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hot swapping fails 188 inserting 165 modem default 153 not recognized 189 problem solving 186 , 188 removing 166 replacing 166 slots 39 using 164 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Int ernational Association) 164 Plug and Play 176 port infrared 39 ports modem 38 monitor 38 parallel 38 USB 38 , 39 power cable 57 cable co[...]

238 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disk 183 modem not recei ving or transmitting 191 no sound 186 non-system disk or disk error 171 PC Card 186 checklist 187 error occurs 189 hot swapping fails 188 not recognized 189 slots appear dead 188 Plug and Play 176 power and batteries 179 printer 190 program not responding 168 program not working properly 184 screen[...]

239 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 shortcut creating 132 menu 122 shut down 72 sound .wav f iles 16 1 problem solving 186 speakers ext er n al 163 Stand by mode hot key 202 Standby 93 , 96 low battery 109 mode 42 restarting 102 using 100 Start button 119 starting a program 80 starting up the computer from Standby 102 Startup menu problem solving 172 support[...]

240 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W war ran ty SelectServ 35 , 62 , 73 , 92 , 10 4 W eb address 158 W eb browsers 157 W eb content interface 147 We b s i t e s 194 W eb sites,T oshiba 195 windows hiding 129 reposit ioning 129 resizing 129 , 130 W indows Explorer 127 W indows Help 119 W indows Media Player 88 W indows Standby 71 W indows XP change date and [...]