Toshiba A10 manuel d'utilisation

5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 C6650-0703M3 Satellite ® A10/A15 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 196 in this guide. Handling the cord on this [...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Model: Satellite ® A10/A15 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer syste m you purchased may include a ReWr itable CD and/or D VD dri ve( s), among the most advanced data storag e technologies av ailable. As with an y ne w technology , you must read and follow all set-u p and usage instr uctions in the app licable user[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Critical Applications The computer you ha ve p urchased is not designed for an y “critical applications. ” “Critical applications ” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical de vices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or sy stems or an y other app lications where p[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be atta ched to this equipment. Operation with noncom pliant peripherals or peripherals no t recommended by T oshiba is likely to re sult in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be us ed between the external devices and the computer's or [...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ The ringer equiv alence number (REN) of the modem, which is 0 .6B. The modem connects to the telephone li ne by means of a standard jack called the U SOC RJ11C. T ype of Ser vice Y our modem is designed to be used on standard -device telephone lines. Connection to telephone company-pro vided coin service (central of fice[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 date and time it is sent and an identifi cation of the business , other entity or individu al sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or indi vidual. In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should complete the setup for your f ax software before[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 NO TICE: The Ringer Equiv alence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device pro vides an indi cation of the maximum n umber of terminals allowed to be connected to a tele phone interface. The termination on an in terface may cons ist of any comb ination of de vices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringe[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other ra dio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic en erg y . The leve l of energ y emitted by W ireless LAN de vices ho wev er is far much less tha n the electromagneti c energy emitted by wireless de vices like for example mobile phones. Because W ireless L[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout bro uill age radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. The term “IC” before the eq uipmen t certif ication number only signifies that the Industry Canada techni cal specif ications were met. T o prev ent rad[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 L ’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 10 (2457 MHz) et 11 (2462 MHz). Dans le cas d’une util isation privée, a l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, audessus d’un espace pub lic, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de mo ins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregis[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This de vice complies with P art 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subj ect to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This de vice may no t cause harmf ul interference. ❖ This device must accept an y in terference that ma y cause undesired opera[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These rada r stations can ca use interference with and/or damage this de vice. The above Caution in formation applies to produc ts that operate with an 802.11a devic e. Ta i w a n The leg al communications mentioned in the a[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 1. Sticker Please put the follo wing sticker on devices incorporating this product. 2. Indication The indication sho wn below a ppears 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[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 J AP AN APPRO V ALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMU NICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approv al Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approv al 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[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The correction of interference caused b y such unauthorized modification, substitution or a ttachment will be the res ponsibility of the user . The following information is de pendent on what type o f wireless de vice is in your computer . Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network [...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 802.11a (5GHz) T urbo Mode (5GHz) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Australia A[...]

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

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 on Web site http://www .to shiba-europe.com/computer s /tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or http://www .pcsu pport.global.toshib a.com in the United States for more information. When you use Bluetooth™ cards from TOSHIBA close t o 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluet ooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If you de[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ In any o ther en vironment where the risk of interference to other de vices or services is percei v ed or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the polic y that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific org anization or en vironment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use [...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 In order to comply with FCC ra dio-frequency radiation expo sure guidelines for an uncontrolled en vi ronment, the Bluetooth™ Card from TOSHIB A has to be operated whil e maintaining a minimum body to antenna which are located on top of LCD distance of 20 cm. Refer to the Regu latory Statem ents as identif ied in the docu[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using this equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwid th of 2,400-2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-po wer data communication systems su ch as this equi pment ov erlaps that of mobile object id entification sys tem s (premises radio station and specified lo w-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the follo[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916 Fax: 0 3-5444-9 450 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regul ation Conformity Ce rtif ication, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of lo w-po wer data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan. The Name of the radio equipment: EYX[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Location of the required label Sample shown belo w . (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 ca[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical da ta that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulati ons, and may be subject to the approv al of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. An y export, directly or indirectly , in contrav ent ion of the U.S. E xport Administration[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Bluetooth is a trademark o wned by its proprietor and used b y T oshiba under license. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM, Inc. All other brand and product names are tr ademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury . Disposal of this material [...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 34 This guide .............................................................. 34 Safety icons ........................................................... 35 Other icons used .............................................. 36 Other document[...]

27 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 49 Precautions ...................................................... 52 Setting up your computer ...................................... 54 Setting up your software .................................. 54 Registering your computer with T oshiba ......... 55 Add[...]

28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Chapter 3: Learning the Ba sics ................ ................. 79 Computing tips ...................................................... 79 Using the keyboard ................................................ 80 Character keys ................................................. 81 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ..........[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Going into Hibernation mode ......................... 105 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly .... 106 Starting again from Hibernation mode ........... 109 Using Standby ..................................................... 110 Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 111 Starting again from Standby ...[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Lesson 2: Using the T ouchPad and control buttons together ....................... 133 Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet ................. 136 Lesson 4: Creating a new document .................... 137 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder ........................... 138 Lesson 6: Starting programs .................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Using your computer at the office ........................ 166 Setting up for communications ...................... 167 Connecting the modem to a telephone line .... 168 Setting up a dial-up connection ..................... 168 Exchanging data with another computer .............. 169 T r ansferring files using a p[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Hot swapping ................................................. 182 Chapter 7: T oshiba Utilities ...................... ............... 183 TOSHIBA Accessibility ......................................... 183 Fn-esse ................................................................ 185 Starting Fn-esse .............[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 DVD-ROM or multi-functi on drive problems .. 214 Sound system problems ................................ 216 PC Card problems .......................................... 217 Printer problems ............................................ 220 Modem problems ........................................... 221 Develop good c[...]

34 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 I ntroduction W elcome to the world of powe rful and portab le multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accom pany you where ver you go. Y ou will find your operating system, Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® XP , already installed on your comp uter . Y our operating syste[...]

35 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If you are ne w to computers, or hav e not used a notebook computer before, read through th e first couple of chapters to 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[...]

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

37 Introductio n Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Ser vice options T o shiba offers a full line of se rvice options built around its SelectServ TM limited warranty programs. F or more information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at toshiba.com . If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on pa ge 196 .[...]

38 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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[...]

39 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Front with the display closed The volum e control dial lets you adjust t he sound on your computer . T o turn the volume up, turn the dial to the right. T o turn the vol ume do wn, turn the dial to the left. On those systems w ith W i-Fi TM , the wireless antenna LED [...]

40 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Back The spea ker lets you hear sounds, such as system alarms associated with your software, and music from D VD-R O Ms and audio CDs. The security lock slot allo ws you to attach an optional POR T - Note worthy ® computer lock cable to your computer for securing it to a large, hea vy object, [...]

41 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The USB (Univ ersal Serial Bus) ports allo w you to connect USB peripherals to your computer . DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing device s, and monitors. USB peripherals hav e a single s tandard for cabling and connectors. The US[...]

42 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 line. For more information, see “Connecting the modem to a phone line” on pa ge 95 . Left side 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 possible overheatin g of the CPU[...]

43 Finding Y our Way Around F ront with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Front with the display open The computer ’ s screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear , sharp images. For more information about viewing options, see “Exploring video features” on page 175 . The spea ker lets you hear sounds, such as system alar[...]

44 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The 85-key keyb oa rd provides all the functionality of a full- size keyboard. F or mo re information, see “Using the ke yboard” on page 80 . The front panel p rovides a palm r est to assist you in maintaining proper post ure while using the computer . The primary a[...]

45 Finding Y our Way Around F ront with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 determining remaining battery po wer , see “Monitoring battery power” on page 119 . The hard disk driv e light flashes while the hard disk driv e is being accessed. The disc/disk acti vity light flashes when the optional external disk ette dri ve, or the D VD-ROM or [...]

46 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the k ey . For more information, see “Using the cursor control o verlay” on page 83 . The numeric mode light , located on the panel just belo w the F11 ke y , glows when the numeric o verlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an ov[...]

47 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The battery pack contains the battery . For information about replacing the battery , see “Changing the main battery” on page 122 . The memory slot co ver protects the tw o expansio n memory slots where you insert additional memory . See “Installing additional memory (optional)” on[...]

48 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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[...]

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

50 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you are using an e xternal monitor , the top of the display should b e no higher than e ye leve l. ❖ If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and pos[...]

51 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If you are using a con ventional chair: ❖ Y our knees should be slightly high er than your hips. I f necessary , use a footrest to raise the le vel of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs. ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lo wer curv[...]

52 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Exercise your hands, wrists, and arms to improv e circulation. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may resu lt in discomfort and possible injury . If your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. If the discomfort persists, consul[...]

53 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 too hot to the touch, i f you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on your lap, for example), your skin might suffer lo w-he at injury . ❖ Ne ver apply heav y pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp impacts. Excessiv e press[...]

54 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all set up steps up to “Setting up your software” before adding ex ternal or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer , memor y , and PC cards. Y[...]

55 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Follo w the on-screen instructio ns to enter the information about your computer . T o register online, your computer’ s modem m ust be connected to a voice-grad e telephone line. If you chose not to register n ow , you ma y register with T oshiba by clicking the Register with T [...]

56 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Before starting to use your comp uter , you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 66 ) ❖ Connect a mouse (see “Connecting a mouse” on page 71 ) ❖ Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on page 7[...]

57 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer . T oshib a assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an in compatible adapter . When you connect the AC adapte[...]

58 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN on the back of the computer . Connecting the A C adapter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cable to a li ve electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is li ve, th e system indicator panel’ s A C po wer light ( ) glo ws green. Damaged pow[...]

59 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power . Once the batter y is charged for the first time , avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged batt[...]

60 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o avoid damaging the display pa nel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily . Never lift or move the computer usin g the display panel. Small bright dots may ap pear on your TFT disp lay when you turn on your computer . Y our display contain s an extre[...]

61 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The hard disk driv e indicator flashes to indicate that t he hard disk dri ve is currently in use. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchPad, th e small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti[...]

62 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, mo ve the cursor to th e item, the n press and release the primary (left-hand) b utton. T o double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to [...]

63 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Setting up a printer If you started your co mputer with a printer connected an d turned on, it may have been de tected automatically (Plug and Play). If this is not the case, th en you must install the printer driv er for the model of printe r that is connected to your [...]

64 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Add Printer W izard 4 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks y ou 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 your printer man[...]

65 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 6 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard prompts you to select your printer . 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer , then click Next . 8 Select the port settings accordi ng to the instructions in your printer’ s documentation and the port t[...]

66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Installing additional memor y (optional) Before y ou install or remove a me mory module, tu rn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, da ta will be lost. A memory module must[...]

67 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou need a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriver to install a memory module. T o avoid damaging the computer’ s screws, use a standard Phillips no. 1 s crewdriver that is in good condition . If you are adding memory after y ou ha v e started to use the computer , be[...]

68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screw and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retrie ve them later . The follo wing f igure sho ws the inside of the memory compartment. V iewing the inside of the memory compartment[...]

69 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 6 Remov e the memory module from its antistatic packaging. 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 [...]

70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 11 T urn the computer over and reconnect an y cables you remov ed. 12 T urn on the computer . T o verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory , click Start , Control Panel and click Pe rf ormance and Maintenance . Click System to vie w the recognized memor[...]

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

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

73 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The selections av ailable are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and e xternal de vice simultaneously ❖ External de vice only 3 Release the Fn key for the selection to take ef fect. TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these se ttings using the Displ[...]

74 Getting Started Connecting an option al external diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ If the external video de vice, s uch as an SVGA monitor , is capable of displaying at a maxi mum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution, only part of the desktop will app ear on the screen. Y ou can vie w the “lost” area [...]

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

76 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 that, when you turn on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left of f. ❖ T o lea ve the computer of f fo r a longer period, you can use the W indo ws ® T urn Off command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut do wn command when connected to a d[...]

77 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , ev en across the room, make sure all disk acti vity has ended (the disk acti vity lights stop glo wing) and all ex ternal peripheral cables are disconnected. Never pick up the computer by its display pa nel or by the back (where the p[...]

78 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The computer is no w securely locked to deter computer theft. Locking the computer[...]

79 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 unsa ved work, if, for e xample, a system[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

86 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Printing your work V erify that the Windo ws ® XP operating system is set up for your printer as de scribed in “Setting up a printer” on page 63 . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y o u only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are changing [...]

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

88 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 For these reasons, your computer may come with a D VD- R OM or multifunction dri ve. HINT : Y our DVD-ROM or Multifunctio n drive is designed to play region 1 (North Ame rica) DVD-ROMs. For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while runn[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The eject b utton requires po wer to operate. The manual eject bu tton does not requi re po wer . Never use a pencil to press the manual eject b utton. Pencil lead can break off inside the compute r and damage it. Ins tead, use a slim object such as a straighten[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 4 Carefully place the disc in th e empty tray with its label faci ng up. Inserting a disc Be careful not to touch the drive’ s lens (located underne ath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfun ction. 5 Gently pre[...]

91 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indica ting that it is locked. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . The computer automatically detects a disc in the dri ve and opens the Audio CD wind[...]

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

93 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain files just 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 v[...]

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

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

96 Learning the Basics P owerin g down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Click Network Setup W izard or Network Connections . 4 Enter the phone number of yo ur network connection and let the program dial the number . The computer connects with the network. Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® op[...]

97 Learning the Basics P o wering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Factors to consider when choosing T urn Off or Shut do wn: ❖ No po wer is used while the co mputer is turned of f. This is the most ef ficient mode if you will be a way from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from T urn Of f or Shut do wn uses the most time [...]

98 Learning the Basics P owerin g down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mo de uses a little more time and battery po wer than restarting from Standby because information is being retrie v ed from the hard disk instead of memory . ❖ When starting up again, the co mputer returns to the state in which you left it, i[...]

99 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 For more information about the Standby , see “Using Standby ” on page 110 . For information about going into Standby mo de more quickly , see “Going into Standby mode more quickly” on page 111 . Using T urn Off or Shut down If you are using the W indows ® XP Home ope[...]

100 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Shut down computer wind ow 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK . The computer turns itself of f. Holding the shift key while the T urn Off computer Windows dialog box is open, changes the Standby button to hibernate. For more information about setti[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou can also access the TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w by usin g the TOSHIB A Console. See “TOSHIB A Console” on page 189 . Sample TOSHIB A P o wer Saver Pr oper ties window 4 Select the listed po wer option you desire—for example, Normal in the “Runni ng [...]

102 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Normal P o wer Pr operties window 6 Click the System Po wer Mode tab . 7 Select Pow e r O f f for the options you want: ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to po wer of f if you want the computer to turn off when you press the po wer button. ❖ When I [...]

103 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 8 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 9 Do one of the follo wing: ❖ Click DC only if you w ant the settings to apply only when you are using battery p o wer . ❖ Click All for the settings [...]

104 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation enable d is a default setting. If it should become disabled, you can enable it as follows: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . The Control P anel windo w appears. 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Double-click the To s h i b a P o w e r [...]

105 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Going into Hibernation mode If you are using the W indows ® XP Home operating system, or are using the W i ndo ws ® XP Pro operating sy stem and are not a member of a domain, power off the computer using the Hibernation command as follo ws: 1 Click Start , T urn off computer . The T [...]

106 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Hibernate computer window 2 Select Hiber nate from the d rop-do wn list of options. 3 Click OK . The compute r sa v es the state of the syst em, incl uding all open programs and files, to the hard disk. Then the computer turns itself off. Going into Hibernation mode more quickly[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Double-click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w appears. Y ou can also access the TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w by usin g the TOSHIB A Console. See “TOSHIB A Console” on page 189 . Sample TOSHIB A P o wer Saver Pr op[...]

108 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Normal P o wer Pr operties window 6 Select Hiber nation for the options you want: ❖ When I pr ess the power button Set this option to Hiberna tion so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to [...]

109 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 8 Do one of the follo wing: ❖ Click DC only if you w ant the settings to apply only when you are using battery p o wer . ❖ Click All for the settings [...]

110 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using Standby If you are using the W indows ® XP Home operating system, or are using the W i ndo ws ® XP Pro operating sy stem and are not a member of a domain, power off the computer using the Standby command as follo ws: 1 Click Start , T urn off computer . The T urn off computer windo[...]

111 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Stand by wind ow 2 Select Stand by from the drop-do w n list of options. 3 Click OK . The computer sav es the state of all open programs and files to memory , turns off the display , and goes into a lo w-po wer mode. The on/off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in Standb[...]

112 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o put the computer into Standby mode when you press the po wer b utton or close the display panel, y ou must preset the mode: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel. The Control P anel windo w appears 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Double-click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon[...]

113 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 5 Click the System Po wer Mode tab . Sample Normal P o wer Pr operties window 6 Select Standby for the options you w ant: ❖ When I pr ess the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press th e po wer button. ❖ When I close the lid[...]

114 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 8 Do one of the follo wing: ❖ Click DC only for the set tings to apply only when you are using battery po wer . ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whet[...]

115 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 [...]

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

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

118 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The battery may not start char ging immediately if: ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold. 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 compl[...]

119 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o recharge the R T C battery , plug in the computer and leave it turned on until the R TC is fully charged. It is seldom necessar y to charge the RTC battery becaus e it charges while the compute r is on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the[...]

120 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Click the To s h i b a Po we r S av e r icon. The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w appears. Y ou can also access the TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w by usin g the TOSHIB A Console. See “TOSHIB A Console” on page 189 . 4 [...]

121 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Where you are working—since operating time decreases at lo w temperatures T o shiba’ s power -saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer be fore it becomes necessary to recharge the battery . T o shiba has combined these optio ns into preset[...]

122 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 the computer to enter Standb y mode or Hibernation mode, or to T urn Off or Shut do wn when the alarm goes off. T o set an alarm: 1 Click Start , then click Contr o l Panel . The Control P anel windo w appears. 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Click the To s h i b a P o w [...]

123 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing the battery from the computer 1 Sa ve yo ur work. 2 T urn of f the computer vi a the Start menu or place i t in Hibernate mode acco rding to the instructions in “Using Hibernation” on page 103 . 3 Remov e all cables connected to the computer . 4 Close the display p an[...]

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

125 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The computer’ s m ain batte ry is a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery , which can explode if not properly replaced, use d, handled, or disposed of. Putting spent batteri es in the trash is not only irresponsible, it may be illegal. Dispose of the battery as required by local o rdi[...]

126 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Do not ov ercharge or re verse char ge a battery . Overchar ging wi ll 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[...]

127 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 main battery light flashes or there is some other w arning to indicate a l[...]

128 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. The computer’ s main batter y is a Lithi um Ion (Li-Ion ) batter y , which can explode if not properly replaced, use d, handled, or disposed of. Putting spent batteri es in the trash is not only irresponsible, it may be illegal. Dispose o[...]

129 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 indows ® XP operating sy stem f amiliar . Whether you ha ve used a W indows ® o[...]

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

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

132 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Search for files ❖ Access W indows Help and Support Cent er ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system acti vity and shut do wn the computer For more information on starting p rograms, see “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 140 . T [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

139 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The operating system stores documents and programs in folders. It e ven stores other folders in folders. In this lesson, you will create a folder in whic h to store your ne w document. 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, t[...]

140 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting p r ogra ms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually , you will kno w which program y ou want to use for a particular task. This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu, using two of the programs that are b uilt into the Wi n d o w s ®[...]

141 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Click Windo ws Explorer . The operating system open s W indows ® Explorer , which provides access to all your computer’ s resources. For example, it lets you see all the f iles in a particular folder on the computer’ s hard disk. Sampl[...]

142 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositio ning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you ha ve follo wed the lessons in this chapter , you no w hav e a screen with se veral program windo ws open. Y ou can organize these windo ws by resizing and[...]

143 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r eposition ing, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Click the Minimize button at the top-right of the Explorer windo w to hide the windo w . Wi n d o w s ® Explorer disappears from the deskto p. Ho we ver , it is still open, as you can see from the taskbar . HINT :[...]

144 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositio ning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 windo w and drag it to the left side of the desktop. Y ou can move an y win[...]

145 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Lesson 8: Closing programs Once you are f inished working with a document o r program, it is a good idea to close it . While you can run se veral programs at the same time, ha ving a large numb er of programs and docu ments open simultan eously[...]

146 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary b utton. The operating system displa ys the desktop shortcut menu. 2 Click New , then click Shor tcut . The operating system displays t he Create Shortcut dialog bo[...]

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

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

149 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 of these properties can be customized 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 [...]

150 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the da te and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 box. The operating system display s your selection in the monitor abov e the list[...]

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

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

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

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

155 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The operating system guides yo u through the p rocess of storing your system settings for fu ture use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time. Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This lesson [...]

156 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The Help and Suppo rt Center Index wind o w pane appears. Sample Help and Support Cent er Inde x The left side of the screen contains the inde x. The text box above the inde x, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic [...]

157 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the Pai nt link. The operating system open s the Paint program. Not e very Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about. Ho wev er , when you do encounter one, it provides[...]

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

159 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 6 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer . Windows ® XP special features The Wi n d o w s ® XP operating syst em of fers you sev eral ne w features and enhancements, including: ❖ Ne w system file protection ❖ A system restore function, a llowing you[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

167 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou can connect a n external US B-compatible ke yboard and a USB-compatible mouse to one of the USB ports. For more information about connecting a mouse, see “Connecting a mouse” on page 7 1 . Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet , use an[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

176 Exploring Y o ur Options Changing the display pr ope rties setting 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Display Pr operties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab . 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar to ward Les s until the setting reads 800 x 600 , then click App l y . The screen blinks momentar ily while the settings are adjusted. 4 The Monitor Settings[...]

177 Exploring Y ou r Options Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphon e. Y ou can play .wa v sound f iles or audio CDs using the b u ilt-in speakers, h eadphones or ext ernal speakers. Recording sounds Y ou can make audio recordings and sav e t[...]

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

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

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

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

182 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing a PC Car d 3 Remov e the PC Card and store it properly . Hot swapping One of the great things abou t PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with anothe r while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping. ” Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a P[...]

183 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 7 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to conf igure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allow you to ascertai n certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ [...]

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

185 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Fn-esse The operating system shortcuts and T oshiba’ s Fn-esse program pro vide quick ways to open programs, docu ments, and folders from within an y program without using the Start menu. This section describes ho w to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your prog rams and f iles. For in [...]

186 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The keys are color -coded as follo ws: ❖ A v ailable ke ys are white. ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the F n-esse ke yboa rd in the selected color . ❖ Una v ailable keys are dark gray . Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to ass[...]

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

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

189 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o acti v ate the utility: Click Start , All Pr ograms , T oshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility . The T oshiba Hotke y u tility windo w appears. Sample T oshiba Hotke y utility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 5 Click OK . TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIB[...]

190 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Point to TOSHIB A Console , then click the resulting TOSHIB A Console selection. The TOSHIB A Console window appears. Sample TOSHIB A Co nsole window The TOSHIB A Console offers the follo wing features: ❖ Customize Y our Computer ❖ Security Customize Y our Computer The features av [...]

191 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Security The fea tures av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password Power Management The Po wer Management feature enables you to control your computer’ s power usage, regardle ss of the source, and use the many preset po wer modes, or create one yo[...]

192 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Click the Po wer Management icon. The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w appears. Sample TOSHIB A P o wer Saver Pr oper ties window The Po wer Sa ve Modes tab sho ws the power usage modes for both A C p o wer (“Plugged in”) and ba ttery power (Running on batteries”). Y ou c[...]

193 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode — Full Po wer . Y ou can create other A C power modes, b ut T oshiba recommends use of the preset Full Po wer mode. The windo ws and settings fo r creating and customizing battery power modes are describe d in [...]

194 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Customizing a power mode 1 Highlight the mode on th e Po wer Sa ve Modes tab windo w . 2 Click Details... . The Properties windo w for the selected m ode opens with the General tab displayed. This tab enables you to choose an icon for your po wer usage mode, describe the mo de’ s chara[...]

195 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The TOSHIB A HWSetup window appears with tabs for the follo wing: ❖ Display — Allo ws you to select the b u ilt-in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer po wers on. ❖ Boot Priority — Allo ws you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the driv es for[...]

196 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 8 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your notebook computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your de aler or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems[...]

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

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

199 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette driv e. Y our computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. If you ha ve a hard disk problem, you will not be able to start the computer . Inse rt a syst em disk ette into t[...]

200 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 For exa mp le : ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears. ❖ The operating system take s a long time to start. ❖ The operating system respon ds dif ferently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does [...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode (W indows ® domain controllers only) ❖ Debug ging Mode ❖ Start W indows ® normally ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices Menu See your W indows ® do cumentation for further e xplanation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your [...]

202 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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[...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 A plan of action The smooth operation of th e system d epends on the successful 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 recommend[...]

204 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 access memory directly . If two or more de vices use the same DMA, the data required b y one de vice overwrites t he data required by the other , causing a hardware conflict. Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the W indows ® XP op erating system, a void ing hardw[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a w a y to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using De vice Manager can cause other conflicts that ma ke one or more devices unu sable. Device Manager is a configur[...]

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

207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Memory module problems 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 careful not to touch its gold co[...]

208 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Power and the batteries Y our computer receives its po wer through the A C adapter and po wer cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (R TC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For e xample, a fau lty A C adapter or power cable wil[...]

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

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

211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness con trols on the external monitor . ❖ Make sure the display choice is not set f or the b uilt-in screen only . The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop [...]

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

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

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

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

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

217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. Changing the settin[...]

218 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Some card manufacturers use special softw are called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations th at can cause pro blems when installing the PC Card. If your system does not ha ve b uilt-in driv ers for your PC Card and the card d[...]

219 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 5 Double-click the appropriate category for the PC Card being used. 6 Double-click the name of the PC Card de vice. The operating system displays your PC Card’ s Properties windo w , which contains information about your PC Card confi guration and status. The compute[...]

220 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it i s properly connected. If the card is attached to an external de vice, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’ s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section . Printer probl[...]

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

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

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

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

225 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Other T oshiba Internet We b sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and product information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Europe www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm [...]

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

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

228 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys tha t, w hen pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the ke y indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Instant password security Fn + This hot k ey b lanks the display . Fn + This hot ke [...]

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

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

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

232 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Standby mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Standb y mode. ❖ A message box is displayed b y default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode. This messag e box can be set so it does not display . Sample Standby conf irmation box ❖ For more information about Standb y mode,[...]

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

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

235 Hot Keys Display brightness 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Display brightness Enabling a wireless device Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Fn + The Fn + F6 hot ke y decreases the screen brightness. Fn + The Fn + F7 hot ke y increas es the screen brightness. Sample display brightness window Fn + The Fn + F8 hot k ey turns the W i-Fi device on or of f o[...]

236 Hot Keys K eyboar d hot keys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot k ey turns th e numeric o verlay o n and off. Fn + This hot k ey tu rns the scroll lock featu re on and off. For more information, see “Overlay k e ys” on page 82 . F10 F1 1 F12[...]

237 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the 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 app[...]

238 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on y our computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact di[...]

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

240 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 PCMCIA Personal Computer Mem ory Card Inter national 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 adap[...]

241 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of power usually supplied to residential and commerci al wall outlets. A C reverses its direction at regular interv als. Compare dir ect curr ent (D C). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applicatio ns include word processo[...]

242 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 bus — A n electrical circuit that co nnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter , disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one de vice to another . See also b us speed , fr ontsid e bus . bus speed — The speed at which th[...]

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

244 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 direct memory acces s (DMA) — A d edicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory — See folder . disable — T o turn a computer option off. See also enable . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, designed to be read from and written to by optical[...]

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

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

247 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 hot key — (1) A feature in w hich certain keys in combin ation with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery sa ve mode. (2) A ke y or combination of ke ys that acti v ates a memo ry resident program. hot swapping — The ability to add or remove de vices from a comput[...]

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

249 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 MS-DOS pr ompt — See system pr ompt. multimedia — A combin ation of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a co mputer program or presentation. multi-function drive -- A D VD drive that can read and write to CD and D VD med ia. Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI. N network ?[...]

250 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 password — A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. PC Card — A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of no tebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard di sk driv e, network ad[...]

251 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 read- only memory — See ROM . reb o ot — See boot , restart . rem ovabl e disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk driv e. A diskette is one e xample of a remov able disk. res o lu t io n — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a prin[...]

252 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 software — See pr ogr am. Compare h a rd w a re . Standby — A feature of some W indows ® operating systems that allows you to turn of f the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. Suspend — A feature of some W indo ws ® o[...]

253 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i — A trademarked term by the W ireless Cap ability Ethernet Alliance which stan ds for W ireless Fidelity . Wi -Fi is anot her term for the IEEE 802.11b or 802.11a/b communication pro tocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communi cation components. W orl[...]

254 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Index A A C adapter 56 A C power light 56, 60 Accessories programs 154 alarms low battery 121, 122 audio features 177 av o iding injury 49 B battery alarms 121 caring for 125 changing 122 charge not lasting 209 charging 75, 117 conserving power 120 disposal 127 installing 122 light 45, 60, 119 monitoring power 119 po wer [...]

255 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 CDs inserting 90 problem solving 215 channels DMA 204 IRQ 203 Character Map 146 charging main battery 117 R TC (real-time clock) battery 118 checking device properties 205 cleaning CD or D VDs 94 computer 76 click 62 closing programs 145 comfort chair 50 lighting 51 work habits 52 command Shut down 96 Tu r n O ff 96[...]

256 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 D date and time setting 150 DC-IN 58 desktop 130 browsing style 162 creating new icon 131 creating shortcuts 145 major feat ures 130 properties 149 shortcut menu 134 Start button 131 system tray 132 taskbar 132, 142 Device Manager 205 checking properties 205 disabling a device 205, 206 devices keyboard 75 dial-up co[...]

257 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 non-system disk or disk error 199, 214 problem with display settings/ current settings not wor king with hardware 211 program has performed an illegal operation 197 warning resume failure 199 Error-checking 212 expansion memory slot 67 cov er 47 ext e rn a l diskette dri ve 74 keyboard 75 external monitor connecting[...]

258 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 I icon 130 desktop 131 moving to desktop 131 naming 139 safety 35 indicator p anel keyboard 45 inserting CDs and D VDs 90 PC Cards 180 installing main battery 122 interference statement 14 Internal mod e 212 Internet 172 bookmarked site not found 201 chat rooms 174 connecting to 171 news groups 174 overv iew 172 slo[...]

259 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 modem determining COM port 167 port 42, 95 problem solving 221 resetting port to default settings 167 upgrading 167 modem, using 95 monitor connecting 72, 166 not working 210 port 41 mouse connecting 71 moving the computer 77 multi-function drive 41 cannot access disc 214 dri ve tray will not open 215 problems 214 t[...]

260 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 po wer usage mode 121 powering of f 96 precautions 52 primary button 62 printer Add Printer W izard 63 problem solving 220, 221 printing a file 86 problem solving AC p o w e r 208 accessing disk dri ves 199 battery charge does not last 209 cannot access CD/D VD 214 cannot insert diskette in dri ve 213 cannot read a [...]

261 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 starting 84 W eb browsers 172 properties 149 R recharging main battery 117 R TC battery 118 recording adjusting q uality 178 sounds 177 Recov ery Media 36 Recycle Bin 131, 15 2 remaining battery power 119 removing CDs and D VDs 93 main battery 123 PC Cards 181 resizing windows 142, 143 Restart command 97 restarting [...]

262 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 sticky ke y 184 support for Windo w s 132 system indicator pan el 39, 44 System Restore 154 System Setup 199 System T o ols 154 system tools 212 Disk Defragmenter 213 Error-checking 212 system tray 132 T taskbar 132, 142 customizing 160 telephone line connecting the modem 95 text f ile 137 toolbars displaying in a w[...]

263 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 windows hiding 142 reposit ioning 142 resizing 142, 143 W indows Explorer 140 W indows Help 132 W indows Media Player 91 W indows Standby 75 W indows XP change date and tim e settings 150 changing the screen sav er 149 closing programs 145 creating a new folder 13 9 creating a text f ile 137 creating shortcuts 145 d[...]