Toshiba G35-AV650 manuale d’uso

PMAD00088010 04/06 G35-A V650 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W eb site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 293 in this g[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to ca use birth defe cts or other reproductive harm. Wash h ands after handling . Model: Qosmio™ G35-A V650 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchase[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 documentation that comes with the pr oduct. This de vice complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Canada – Indust ry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Ind ustry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment mu st ensure that the antenna is loc ated or pointed such that it does not e[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 EU Declaration of Conformity T oshiba declares, that the product: PLU1 0* conforms to the following Standards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance w ith the related European Directiv es. Responsible for CE-Marking is T o shiba Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany . VCCI Class B Information Modem W arn[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequenc y electric machin ery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emis[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F : This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 M[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoo r use only . Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices The following information is de pendent on wha t type of wi reless device is in your computer[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri v ate usage outside buildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for priv ate us age outside buildings across publ[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed ×: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with E uro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use t[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands i n the European Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devi ces without a W ireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Acce ss Points that hav e employed and activ ated a radar detectio[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. A[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 W[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Bluetooth wire less technology is a new innov ative technology , a nd T oshiba has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology othe r than [...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually revie w and interpre t the extensiv e research literature. In some situatio ns or en vironments, the use of Bluetooth wireless techno logy may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada — Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RS S 210 of Ind ustry Canada. Ta i w a n The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequenc y electric machin ery shall resist against inte[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to av o[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD DVD-ROM and mult i-function drives empl oy a laser system. T o ensure proper use of th is product, please read th is instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, an HD DV D , CD - R W drive, a Multi-drive[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba. No patent liability is assumed, howe ver , with respect to the use of the information contained[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Qosmio is a trademark of T oshiba America Information System s, Inc. and/ or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft and W indows are re gistered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United St ates and/or other countries. HD D VD Application Logo (HD D VD-R OM) represents the optica l driv es compliance with the H[...]

26 Contents Introduction ................................................................................ 36 This guide ...............................................................37 Safety icons ............................................................38 Other icons used ...............................................39 Other documentation .[...]

27 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ......................53 Opening the display panel .................................53 Your computer’s features and specifications ....54 Turning on the power .......................................55 Adding memory (optional) ......................................56 Installi[...]

28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 2: Learning the Basi cs ............................ .................... 92 Computing tips ....................................................... 92 Using the keyboard .................................................94 Character keys ................................................. 94 Making your keybo[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using additional batteries ...............................116 Charging batteries .................................................117 Charging the main battery ............................... 117 Charging the RTC battery ................................ 118 Monitoring main battery power ...........................[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet .............................................. 146 Exploring audio features .......................................146 Recording sounds ...........................................146 Using external speakers or headphones..........148 Using the i.LINK ® port..[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Watching Televisi on Programs ............................. 190 Selecting a Program from the TV Guide ..........191 Watching a Recorded TV Program ..................193 Changing a scheduled recording .....................193 Searching for a TV Program to Watch ............194 Recording TV .........................[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Playing a DVD movie already in your drive .....217 Changing the Media Ce nter Settings .....................218 More Programs .....................................................227 Online Spotlight .................................................... 228 Getting Help for Media Center ............................[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using a supervisor or user password ............. 250 Fingerprint Authentication Utility ...........................253 Fingerprint Enrollment .................................... 253 Fingerprint Logon ...........................................255 Power-on Security .......................................... 255 C[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using Startup options to fix problems ............ 298 Internet problems ........................................... 299 The Windows ® XP operating system can help you .................................................... 299 Resolving a hardware conflict ...............................300 A plan of action .......[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged .......................................339 Power usage mode .............................................. 340 Standby mode .......................................................340 Hibernation mode ................................................341 Disp[...]

36 Introduction W elcome to the world of po werful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany you where ver you go. ❖ Certain Micros oft ® software product(s) included wi th this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT , YOU WILL NOT BE ABL[...]

37 This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The product specifications and configura tion information are designed or a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the featu res and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on you r particular model, please visit T oshiba'[...]

38 Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that must be observed to a v oid potential h azards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icon s highlight these instructi[...]

39 Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon in dicates technica l information about the computer . HINT : This icon indicates helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the de finition of a te rm used in the text . Other [...]

40 Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T oshiba's standard limited warranty , extended warranty , and s ervice upgrade terms and conditions are av ailable at www .warranty .toshiba.com . T o stay current on the most r ecent software[...]

41 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , summarizes ho w to connect components, and explains what to do the f irst time you use your notebook 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[...]

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

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your com puter , and never expose the computer to rain, wate r , seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury . If any of these eventualities should acci[...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with p rolonged use. Overheating of a PC Card can resu lt in e rrors or i nstability in its operation. Before you remove a PC Card, always wait for it to cool. Y ou could get burned removing a hot PC Card. Never place a heavy object on the computer and b[...]

45 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by dra wing outside air in to the computer . The cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer . T o prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the [...]

46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o register your compu ter online or to sign up for an Internet account, you must either connect the b uilt-in modem to a telephone line or establ ish a Local Area Netw ork (LAN) connection. See “Connecting the modem to a telephone line” on page 139 and “Conn ecting to a netwo[...]

47 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T osh iba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are conne cting your computer to a network, consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network setting s. 6 Follo w the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. Once you click the final screen, your computer resta[...]

48 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adding external devices Before adding external devices, T osh iba recommends setting up your software. See “Setting up your software” o n page 46 . Before starting to use your co mputer , yo u may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “ Adding memory (optional)[...]

49 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable an d A C ad apter to connect the computer to a li ve electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery . Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Alw[...]

50 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Illustra tion) P ower cord/cable an d A C adapter T o connect A C po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adapter . (Sample Illustr ation) Connecting the po wer cor d/cable to the A C adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you t[...]

51 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN on the back of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the A C adapter cor d to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet. The A C power light on the indicator panel glo ws blue. Never tamper with the[...]

52 Getting Started Using the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer’ s main battery li ght giv es you an indication of the main battery’ s current char ge: ❖ Glo ws amber while the main battery is being charged (A C adapter connected) ❖ Glo ws blue when the main battery is f ully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main batter y has disc[...]

53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your comp uter is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the batter y cannot occur . Y our computer' s Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that[...]

54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Small bright dots may ap pear on your screen display when you turn on your PC. Y our display contains an e xtremely large number of thin-f ilm transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high -precision technology . Any small bright dots that may appear on your display [...]

55 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning on the power 1 Make sure any e xternal devices (such as the A C adapter , if you plan to use A C po wer rather than battery po wer) are properly connected and ready . The first time you turn on the computer you should not have any accessories or third-party dev[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Illustra tion) T urning on the power The preinstalled operating system loads automatically . Adding memor y (optional) HINT : T o purc hase additional memory mod ules, see the accessories information packaged with you r system or visit accessories.toshib a.com . Before y ou i[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that ca me with your compute r , or visit accessories.toshiba.c om. Additional memory m odules can be insta lled in the memory module slots on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a small Phillips scre wdr[...]

58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Installing a memor y module with the computer’ s power on may damage the computer , the module, or both. The computer has two m emory module slots — Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or two memory modules. Before y ou install or remove a memor y modul e, turn off t he compu[...]

59 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Close the display p anel and turn the compute r upside do wn to locate the memory module slot co ver . (Sample Illustration) Locating th e memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips scre wdriv er , loosen the capti ve scre w that secures the memory module slot co ver . 7 Rem[...]

60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Place the scre w and the memory module slot cov er in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Befo re you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up . T o[...]

61 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 11 Pick up the memory module by its sides, a voiding any contact with its connectors. Position the module to ward the socket, aligning the co nnector’ s notch with the matching k e y in the sock et. (Sample Illustration) Aligning the module with the soc ket 12 Firmly press the memo[...]

62 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Illustra tion) Pr essing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and le vel when secured in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into t he slot 14 Replace the m[...]

63 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memor y module installed for th e comput er to work. Y ou can now continue setting up the computer . When the operating system ha s loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized th e additional memory module. If you are adding an[...]

64 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Pull the clips aw ay fro m the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly . 3 Gently lift the m em or y module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. (Sample Illustration ) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cov er and tighten the screw .[...]

65 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Checking total memor y When you ad d or remo ve a memory m od ul e , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , Perf ormance and Maintenance , and then click System . 2 The General tab vie w automatically appears and sho w[...]

66 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Illustration) Buttons on the Dual Mode P ad The virtual buttons at the top of the Du al Mode Pad ha ve the follo wing default settings: ❖ Left button: Opens the as signed email application ❖ Middle b utton: Opens the Conf igFree utility (see the T oshiba online Help for m[...]

67 Getting Started Using the Dual Mode P ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Enabling Dual Mode T o enable Dual Mode: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . The Control P anel windo w appears. 2 Click Mouse . The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Click the Device Settings tab, then Settings . The Properties for Synaptics Lu xPad windo w appears. 4 In the left side[...]

68 Getting Started Using an e xternal k e yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select the virtual b utton you wish to configure. 3 Select the desired options, then click OK . 4 Click OK . 5 Click OK to close the Mouse Properties windo w . Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size ke yboard, you can attach on e to your computer . The co[...]

69 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. T o dete rmine if the printer is USB- compatible, check its documentation. T o make the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may come with your printer . If a USB cable was not included with you[...]

70 Getting Started Using the optional e xternal USB diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click Start , and then click Printers an d F axes . The Printers and Faxes windo w appears. 2 Click Add a printer . The Add Printer W izard appears. (Sample Imag e) Add Printer W izard 3 Follo w the on-screen instructio ns to set up your printer . Using the o[...]

71 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Illustration) Opti onal e xternal USB diskette drive T o connect an optional ex ternal USB diskette dr i ve, connect the cable to one of the USB ports on yo ur computer . (Sample Illustration) Connectin g an optional e xternal USB diskette drive Connecting externa[...]

72 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or other external display de vice, configure your computer for the type of de vice you are connecting. T o do this, refer to the documentation for your op erating system and the device. (Sample Illustra tion) Bac k [...]

73 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a poor-quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy picture, poor color , ghosting, video no ise, or loss of video. Connecting a digital or plasma television or VCR/ DVD player TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must have di gital TV ser vice to watch digital TV on your computer .[...]

74 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the sound to a TV or stereo system At times you may prefer to use external audio instead of the computer’ s built-in speakers. F or example, when you use a TV or other external display device you can use that de vice’ s speakers, or when you use the compute[...]

75 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect a standard tele vision, projector , or VCR/D VD player: 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video de vice. Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its V ideo In port. 2 Connect the other end of the video cable t[...]

76 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab . (Sample Image) Settings T ab 3 On the Settings tab , click and drag the S cre en res ol ut i on slider to the left to select a lo wer screen resolution. TECHNICAL NOTE: Most televisi ons use or support an 80[...]

77 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Connect the de vice’ s power cable to a li ve electrical outlet. 3 T urn on the external de vice. 4 While holding do wn Fn , press F5 repeatedly , pausing between each press, un til you get the desired settin g. See the immediately follo wing section on directing the [...]

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

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

80 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to the Composite In port The Composite In port pro vides another way to connect a VCR/D VD player or game console to your comp uter . T o do this: 1 Connect the external de vice’ s video cable to the C o m p o s i t e I n port on the r i g h t s i d e of th e computer [...]

81 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urn Off or Shut Down Factors to consid er when choosing either T urn Off or Shut Do wn: ❖ Use the T urn Of f command if you are usin g W indows ® XP Home, or either W indows ® XP Professional or Wi n d o w s ® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) and are not connected to a domain se[...]

82 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery po wer than does turning off the computer . ❖ Since information is being retrie ved from the hard disk rather than from memory , restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and co nsum[...]

83 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting u p again, th e co mputer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using. If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discha rges fully , your un saved information will be lost. Be sure to sa ve [...]

84 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Shut Down For W in dows ® XP Professional or W indows ® XP MCE when connected to a domain server , follow these steps t o turn off the computer : 1 Click the Start button, then Shut d own . The Shut Do wn W indows ® dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list.[...]

85 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Setup Action tab . (Sample Image) Setup action settings scr een 4 Select the options you want from the drop-do wn lists. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Shut down i f you want th e computer to shut do wn when you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When I[...]

86 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Restarting your computer T o start the computer up ag ain, press the po wer button until the po wer but ton and the on/of f light glo w blue. If you turn of f the computer b y closing the display panel, yo u can start it again b y opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hi[...]

87 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select Hiber nation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Hiber nate i f you want t he computer to go into Hibe rnation mode when you press the po wer b utton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hiber nate i f you want t he comput[...]

88 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using and configuring Standby mode T o turn of f the computer usi ng the Standby command, click Start , T urn off computer , and select Stand By . (Sample Imag e) T urn off computer W indows ® dialog box The computer saves the status of all open pro grams and files, turns off t he[...]

89 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select Standby for the options you w ant. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to go into Standb y mode when you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to go into Stan[...]

90 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and mo ving your computer . For information ab out taking care of your computer’ s battery , see “T aking care of your battery” on page 129 . Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cle aning fluid, out of the [...]

91 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a computer lock Y ou may want to secure your computer to a he a vy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. F or more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com . (Sample Illustra tion) Compu[...]

92 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w o rk frequently . Y our work temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sav e it to the hard disk. Y ou will lose all unsav ed work, if, for example, a system error occurs an[...]

93 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error -checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and impro ve performance. ❖ Scan all ne w f iles for viruses. This precaution is especially im portan[...]

94 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Y ou r computer’ s keyboard cont ains character keys, control ke ys, function k ey s, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustra tion) K eyb oar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is v e[...]

95 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The emulation Fn key and the Wake up on Keyboard while in Standby are only functional when u sing the internal keyb oard; they are not supported when usin g a USB keyboard. Y our computer’ s key board has only one Enter and one Ctrl key . Most of the time, this does not matter . Ho[...]

96 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 F1 through F12 are called function ke ys because they e xecute programmed functions wh en pressed. Used in combinati on with the Fn key , function keys marked with icons e xecute specific functions on the computer . For example, Fn+F9 turns off t he pointing de vice. For more informa[...]

97 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or contro l the cursor as you would using the 10-key ke ypad on a desktop comp uter’ s keyboard. Using the overlay to type numeric data T o tu[...]

98 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use the numeric keypad o ver lay when the cursor control ov erlay is on, hold do wn Shift while you use the numeric ov erlay ke ys. T o return to the c ursor control ov erlay , release Shift . T o turn of f the cursor control o v erlay , hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. [...]

99 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the program, in this e xample, Wo r d P a d . W ordPad opens. T o close the program, click the Close b utton in the upper -right corner of the program’ s windo w . Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start [...]

100 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 In the left pane of the windo w , click Accessories . W indows ® Explorer sho ws the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window . 9 In the right pane of the windo w , double-click W ordPad.exe . W ordPad opens. T o close the program, click t he Close butto[...]

101 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you do not kno w the program’ s location, you can search for it by returning to the Start menu and clicking Search . Follo w the instructions on the Search screen. HINT : T o run th e same program again, click the arro w to the right of the text box and selec t the command line fro[...]

102 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A ne w file, choose Sa ve As from the File menu, ty pe a name for the f ile, and click OK HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. (Sample Imag e) Save As dialo g box File names[...]

103 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a file extension Most programs assign an exte nsion to the f ile name that identifies the f ile as being created in the program with a particular format. For e xample , Microsoft ® W o rd sav es f iles with a .doc e xtension. An y f ile name with an e xtension of “.doc” is [...]

104 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 From the W indows ® File menu, click Print . The program displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Imag e) Print dialo g box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e x ample, the range of pages and number of c opies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the f iles yo[...]

105 Learning the Basics Using the HD D VD-R OM and D VD Su per Multi-drive (double layer) (optical drive) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Restoring your work T o restore information from your backup media to you r hard disk, use the Restore page in th e backup program. Loo k in the online Help for your operatin g system documentati on for information on rest[...]

106 Learning the Basics Using the HD D VD-R OM a nd D VD Super Multi-drive (doub le layer) (optical drive) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For optimum DVD performance, T oshiba recommend s that you play DVDs while runn ing the computer on AC power . Y ou use CD-R OMs an d D VD-R OMs to load and run software, and to access reference material such as catalogs,[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using the HD D VD-R OM and D VD Su per Multi-drive (double layer) (optical drive) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Illustra tion) Media contr ol buttons abo ve the computer ke yboard The TV button: ❖ Launches W indows Media Center and acti v ates the TV interface, when the comput er is powered on and W indows is running. F or[...]

108 Learning the Basics Using the HD D VD-R OM a nd D VD Super Multi-drive (doub le layer) (optical drive) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Pr evious track b utton returns to the preceding track on the disc. The Next track b utton skips to the follo wing track on the disc. The Record b utton records tele vision programs which are currently being vie wed. [...]

109 Learning the Basics Using the HD D VD-R OM and D VD Su per Multi-drive (double layer) (optical drive) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 W ith the label facing up, care fully place the disc partially into the slot until the disc stops or the driv e starts pulling the disc in. (Sample Illustration) P ositioning the disc in the drive Use only standard (12 c[...]

110 Learning the Basics Using the HD D VD-R OM a nd D VD Super Multi-drive (doub le layer) (optical drive) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Imag e) W indows M edia ® Player scr een The W indows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pau se b utton. ❖ T o stop the C[...]

111 Learning the Basics Using the HD D VD-R OM and D VD Su per Multi-drive (double layer) (optical drive) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the optical dri v e icon. The disc dri ve will run the CD. If your disk does n ot run using this method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk. F or exampl e, if it is a m usic CD, [...]

112 Learning the Basics Using the HD D VD-R OM a nd D VD Super Multi-drive (doub le layer) (optical drive) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc Do not pr ess the eject b utton or t urn off t he computer while th e in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disk or the drive. The computer must be powered on to eject a disc. 1 Loca[...]

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

114 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby co nserving ener gy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other fea tures that enhance its energy eff iciency [...]

115 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Battery Notice Battery life may v ary consid erably from specificat ions depending on product model, conf iguration, application s, po wer management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance v ariations produced b y the design of indi vidual[...]

116 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The R T C battery powers the R TC memory that store s your system configuration set tings and the current time and date information. It maintains this information for up t o a month while the computer is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC batter y does not charge wh[...]

117 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can u se it to po wer the computer . Never leave batteries in the batter y charger for more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the batter y . Use only battery chargers de signed to work with [...]

118 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ The battery is almost completely dischar ged. Leav e the po wer connected and the battery should begin charging after a fe w minutes. HINT : Once the batter y is fully charged, T oshiba recommends that you operate your computer on batte ry power until the battery discharges comple[...]

119 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o recharge the R TC battery , pl ug the computer into a li ve electrical outlet and leav e the computer po wered on for 24 hours. 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[...]

120 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to rechar ge the main battery or plug in the A C adapter If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is ma lfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC po [...]

121 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Determining remaining batter y power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the co mputer before tr ying to monitor the remaining batte ry power . The computer needs this time to check the batter y’ s remaining cap acity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start , Con[...]

122 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Connect the computer to an optional high capacity battery (if av ailable for your compute r) ❖ Sa ve your w ork and turn of f the computer If you do not manage to do an y of these thing s before the main battery completely runs out of po wer , the com puter automatical[...]

123 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Conser ving battery power Ho w long a fully char ged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depend s on a number of f actors, such as: ❖ Ho w the computer is configured ❖ Ho w much you use the hard disk , D VD-ROM or multi- function dri v e, diskette dri ves,[...]

124 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power Profiles Y ou can choose a predefined Po wer Prof ile or select your o wn combinatio n of po wer management op tions. T o do this: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , Perf ormance and Maintenance , and then To s h i b a P ower Sav er . The T oshiba Po wer Sa ve r Properti[...]

125 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile Y ou may use a hot key to set the Po wer Profile. T o set the Po wer Prof ile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Prof ile pop-up window . (Sample Imag e) P ower Pr ofile mode pop-up window 2 While continuing to pre[...]

126 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Changing the main batter y Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentio nally bringin g the batter y term inals in contac t with another conductive o bject. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could also damage the batter y pack. Never expose [...]

127 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlock ed position. (Sample Illustration ) Sliding the battery lo c k to the unlock ed position 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery while lifting up on the battery to remo ve i t from the computer . (Sample Illustratio[...]

128 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Inserting a charged battery T o insert a battery: 1 W ipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery in to the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been desi gned so that you cannot install it wi[...]

129 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections of fer tips on ho w to tak e care of your battery and prol ong its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor , ov erheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the co[...]

130 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ When you install the battery pack , you should hear a click when it is seated properly . ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could explode. Maximizing battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p ack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect[...]

131 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Disconnect the A C adapter wh en the battery is fully charged. Ov ercharging mak es the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adapter . ❖ Store spare battery pack s in a cool dry plac[...]

132 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Please be kind to our shared en vironment. Check with your local gov ernment authority fo r details re garding where to recycle old batteries or ho w to dispose of them properly . If you cannot f ind the information you need el se where, call T oshiba at: (800) 457-7777. T raveling tips T[...]

133 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your notebook compu ter . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system. Y o u use its features to start pr[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard feat ures: icons, Start b utton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern. (Sample Imag e) W indows ® XP Media Center Edition operating system desktop Icons An icon[...]

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

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these b uttons to qu ickly switch between the [...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Communicate with your of fice’ s local area network (LAN), or a larger corporate wide area network (W AN). For specific information about connecting to a LAN or W AN, consult your network administrator . ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer . [...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o fin d out which port your mod em is connected to: 1 Click Start , then Control Panel . 2 Click Printers and Other Hard war e . 3 Click Phone and Modem Opti ons . The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays. 4 Fill in the Local Inf ormat[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can commu nicate using the modem, yo u need to connect it to a telephone line. Y o ur computer’ s built-i n modem port provides an R J-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-gra[...]

140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 No w you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. For more information on using a modem, see “Setting up for communications” on page 136 . Connecting to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a net[...]

141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts, W i ndows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server . If the computer is not connected to a netw ork, it may pause a fe w minutes as it waits for a reply . T o av oid thi[...]

142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Wireless LAN Connectivity Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or ser vices. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. Y our system may come with an option[...]

143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An over view of using the Internet The follo wing sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features. ❖ The Internet ❖ T h e Wo r l d W i d e We b ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖[...]

144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, man y people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Intern[...]

145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb browser displays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W eb site home page. T o visit a desired W eb site, ty pe the W eb address. The W[...]

146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Online shopping Many W eb sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet T ransferring files from one comp uter to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the W e[...]

147 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP 3 files, you can only play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files. Using a microphone T o record high-quality sounds, you can use the internal microphone or attach an external microphone: 1 If you are using the intern[...]

148 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 When you ha ve fin ished recording, click the Stop button. The Sound Recorder window displays the ne w sound file as a waveform . Sound Recorder can only reco rd 60 seconds at a time. 8 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 9 T o sa ve [...]

149 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK ® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you co nnect an optical digital audio-out cable (optional) directly to your digital stereo recei v er port or stereo headphone jack, the in ternal speakers of your computer are disabled. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external powe[...]

150 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving PC Car d s 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting and removing PC Cards Y our computer comes with one PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards: ❖ T ype I cards—Y ou can install one of these cards. ❖ T ype II cards—Y ou can install one of these cards. The PC Card slot support[...]

151 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a PC Card Prepare the card for remov al by right-clicking on the Safely Remov e Hardwar e icon on the system tray and then selecting the card or de vice you want to remov e. If the system is unable to prepare the card fo r safe remo v al, a m[...]

152 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting an Expr essCard™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting an ExpressCard™ The ExpressCard slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot suppo rts hot swappin g, which allo ws you to replace one ExpressCard with another while the computer is on. Inserting an ExpressCard™ Before you insert an E[...]

153 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting an Expr essCar d™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing an ExpressCard™ Prepare the card for remov al by right-clicking on the Safely Remov e Hardwar e icon on the system tray and then selecting the card or de vice you want to remov e. If the system is unable to prepare the card fo r safe remo v al,[...]

154 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot The Bridge Media Adapter Slot su pports the use of Memory Stick TM or Memory Stick TM PR O media, Secure Digital TM (SD TM ) Card, MMC (MultiMedia Card TM ), or xD-Picture Card TM media. These media can be used wi[...]

155 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing memor y media Prepare the media for remov al by right-clicking on the Safely Remov e Hardwar e icon on the system tray and then selecting the media you want to remov e . If the system is unable to prepare the media fo r safe remo v al, a me[...]

156 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using QosmioPlayer Y our computer includes the Qosm ioPlayer software, allowing you to watch tele vision (if th e computer is connected to a television or video source), play audio CDs, or watch D VD- video without h avi ng to launch the operatin g system. ❖ When [...]

157 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Media Control Buttons The Media Control b uttons abov e the computer keyboard allo w you to re verse to the pre v ious song, skip to the ne xt song, play or pause the CD, or stop the CD. (Sample Illustra tion) Media Contr ol buttons The Record button only [...]

158 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing an audio CD Insert a supported audio CD into your optical dri ve. The QosmioPlayer automatically re cognizes and play s supported CDs. When playing a supported au dio CD, you also have the follo wing ke yboard options: 0-9 Press a number on your keyboard to [...]

159 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing a DVD Insert a supported D VD into your optical dri ve. The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes and plays all supported D VDs. The Media Control b uttons abov e the computer keyboard allo w you to mov e to the previo us chap ter or next chapter , play or p[...]

160 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Duplicated DVD discs may not play with QosmioPlayer . In addition, if any of the me dia are scratched or dirty , or not in compliance with standards, they may not play properly . In these cases, power on your computer and use the WinDVD™ software to play DVDs. TEC[...]

161 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W atching television Pressing the TV Media Control b utton allo ws you to w atch tele vision, if a TV source is connected to the computer . The first time you watch tele vi sion, use the Setu p menu to scan the a v ailable channels and select other settings. T o dis[...]

162 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba Qosmio Remote Control Y ou can use your T oshiba Qo smio Remote Control to play CDs, D VDs, and videos; to view pictures; and to watch television programs through QosmioPlayer . The remote control helps you na vigate the Qosmi oPlayer windo ws on your compu[...]

163 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Remote Control Buttons Over view (Sample Illustration ) Remote Contr ol Power Replay Vol um e Recorded DVD Men u Arrows Channel / Live TV Play Guide Control OK Button Record* Pause Rewind Forward Skip Back More Stop Start* TV* Page Control Mute Clear Enter Numeric K[...]

164 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The remote control has the follo wing buttons/functions depending on wh ich mode you are using: Button Function TV Mode DVD Mode Audio Mode Power T urns the computer’ s power on and off T urns the computer’ s power on and off T urns the computer’ s power on an[...]

165 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Left arrow Moves the cursor left one sele ction within QosmioPlayer menu Moves the cursor left one sele ction within QosmioPlayer menu None Right arrow Moves the cursor right one sele ction within QosmioPlayer menu Moves the cursor right one sele ction within Qosmio[...]

166 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the T oshiba Qosmio Remote Control T o be gin using your remot e control: 1 Point the remote control at th e remote control sensor . The remote control sensor is located on the fron t of your computer . Make sure there is nothing blocking the path between your[...]

167 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Installing the QosmioPlayer Recover y media T o recov er or repair QosmioPlayer on a computer that has the application installed: 1 Insert the QosmioPlayer Reco very media into the dri ve, close the dri ve tray , and restart your computer fro[...]

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

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

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

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

172 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 VCR/D VD play er or Set-top box to the S-video In port on the right side of the computer . (Sample Illustration) W all-to-VCR/D VD player-to-TV setup TV In TV In Coaxial cable IR transceiver USB IR receiver control cable USB IR receiver Existin[...]

173 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the External IR T ransceiver The external IR transcei ver is a small de vice that connects to the computer and allo ws the remo te control to w ork with the Media Center pr ograms. If you hav e a cable TV Set-top box, satellite, or o[...]

174 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting the Media Center T o start the Media Center: ❖ Point the remote at the IR transcei ver and press the remote control’ s Start button. Y ou can also click Start , and then click Media Center . Media Center op ens in full scree[...]

175 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Imag e) Media Center Setup W izar d: W elcome scr een 1 Click Next . The wizard displays the Media Center Setup screen. 2 Click Next . The wizard displays the Media Center Pri v acy Polic y screen. 3 Read the Media Center Priv ac[...]

176 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 9 Click Te s t to verify that your computer is connected to the Internet. ❖ If the connection is not working, the wizard displays an error message. Recheck both ends of your connection and click Te s t . ❖ If the connection is workin[...]

177 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 14 Make sure that your computer is connected to a TV (for instructions, see “Connecting to a T elevision” on page 169 ). Then click Next . The wizard displays the Examining your TV Sign al Setup screen and be gins to scan your system[...]

178 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 17 Read the Guide T erms of Serv ice (use the down arro w to vie w the entire document), click I agr ee , then cli ck Next . If you click I do not a gree, the electronic TV Gu ide will not be accessible on your computer . Y ou can downlo[...]

179 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 24 Click Next . Th e system displays the Identify Y our Display T ype screen. 25 Select T raditional TV/Monitor , and click Next . The wizard displays the Connection T ype screen. 26 Select Composite or S-V ideo (whiche ver on e you are [...]

180 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 36 Click Finish . The system displays the Y ou are done screen. When the wizard runs to completion, the program displays Media Center’ s main window . It is not necessary to restar t your computer . Using Media Center Y ou can run Media Cente[...]

181 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Media Center main windo w is the central point for controlling all Media Center features. W ith a quick click of the mouse or using your remote control, you can: ❖ W atch or record TV programs ❖ Listen to music ❖ Display your digital [...]

182 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use the Medi a Playback co ntrols at the b ottom of the screen to control your movies, music, and photo display s. (Sample Imag e) Playbac k contr o ls Navigating Media Center In the Media Center windows, a selected item, such as a folder , fil[...]

183 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the T oshiba Qosmio Remote Control with Media Center Y ou can use your remote control with Media Center to pl ay CDs, D VDs, and videos; to vie w pictures; and to watch and record tele vision programs. The remote control helps you na viga[...]

184 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Remote Control Buttons Over view (Sample Illustration ) Remote Contr ol Power Replay Vol um e Recorded DVD Men u Arrows Channel/ Live TV Play Guide Control OK Button Record Pause Rewind Forward Skip Back More Stop Start TV Page Control Mute Cle[...]

185 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The remote control has the follo wing buttons/functions: Pow e r — T urns the computer on and starts W indo ws if the computer is of f or in Hibernation mode. If the computer is running W indows or Media Center , pressing Pow er turns of f th[...]

186 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 OK — Selects the desired acti on or windo w option. It acts like the Enter ke y . If you are watching TV , press OK to switch back to the pre viously viewed channel. Press again to toggle back. OK acts the same way as a Jump b utton on some T[...]

187 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Direct Access Buttons The direct access buttons place Media Center in Recorded TV , li ve TV , TV program guide, or the D VD menu mode. ❖ Recorded TV launches Media Center into Recorded TV mode when the computer is po wered off or in Hibernat[...]

188 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use For w ar d to mov e selected video o r picture media forward. Press For w ar d up to three times to increa se the fast forwarding sp eed. Pressing the For w a r d button: ❖ Mov e s pictures forward t o the ne xt picture ❖ Mov es a video[...]

189 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use Next to mov e forward in the se lected audio or video file. ❖ For mu si c , Next moves to the ne xt track. ❖ For D VDs, Next move s to the ne xt chapter . ❖ For vi deos and li ve TV and videos, Next mov es ahead 30 seconds. Use Pr evi[...]

190 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W atching T elevision Programs Before you can watch TV using Media Center , make sure your computer is set up correctly for your TV sig nal source and that you have completed the Media Center setup wiza rd. The TV T uner will funct[...]

191 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Record a single TV show or an entire series (my TV will manage the recordings fo r you and giv e adv anced warning if there are any recording conflicts) ❖ Create a recorded TV library ❖ Quickly check which TV sh o ws you ha[...]

192 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Use the arro ws on the remote to scroll through the list of current tele vision programs and channels av ailable from your tele vision service provider . The TV Guide displays the channel and n etwork, as well as the sho w title [...]

193 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W atching a Recorded TV Program Recorded TV is the storage place for all your recorded programs. In the Recorded TV windo w , you can sort your sho ws by name, date, or status. Y ou can also delete a recorded program or series of p[...]

194 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select Scheduled to view a list of all programs scheduled to be recorded. Use the Sort by Date and T itle options to sort the scheduled programs, if n eeded. Use the arro w b uttons to mov e through the list, select a program, an[...]

195 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Select K eyword . Use the k eys on your k eyboard to enter a descripti ve w ord that would appear in a program title or program description, and then press OK on the remote control. Media Center displays the search results. 5 Use the arro w b ut[...]

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

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

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

199 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording Manually Recording a program manually allo ws you to select a specific date, channel, and rec ording time period. For some prog rams, you may want to begin recording before the sch eduled beginning and after the scheduled end ing of the pr[...]

200 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Change your ZIP Code to re ceiv e the correct T elevision Program Guide for your area T o change settings, on the My TV screen, click Settings . This windo w allo ws you to change se veral settings that control how Media Center plays and records[...]

201 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Use the up or do wn arro w on the screen to mov e a scheduled series up or do wn in the list of series priorities. 8 Select Done to sav e changes and re turn to the Schedule Series page. W atching and Recording Movies T o watch or record a mo[...]

202 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Search for music files b y the following categ ories: album, artist, playlist, song, or genre ❖ V iew music CD details such as artist name, song title, length of song, and alb um co ver ar t ❖ Play a music playlist with a slide sho w Cr[...]

203 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our added music files can no w be found and played b ack using My Music in Media Center .Y ou may ne ed to close and open Media Center fo r the added music files to appear in My Music. For more information about addi ng music f iles to the Me[...]

204 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select Search f or Media Files from the Library tab’ s To o l s menu. (Sample Imag e) Add to Libr ary by Sear chi ng Computer scr een 3 Select an option from the Sear ch on drop-do wn menu. 4 Select Search to s earch all dri ves or select B[...]

205 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing Digital Music Files When you f irst open the Media Center and open the My Music windo w , you may not f ind any mu sic files listed un less there is a music CD in your CD driv e or unless you have already added audio f iles to your W in[...]

206 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding Music Files in My Music After you ha v e added and or ganized files in W indows Media Player Library , you can bro wse through your music f iles in the My Music windo w . Y ou can search for music files b y albu m title, artist, playlis[...]

207 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing a Song Y ou can play a song from anywhere in My Music. Y ou can select it from the V iew Song list , or from the Alb um, Artist, and Genre lists. Y ou can also play a single song from a playlist as follo ws: 1 Press the Start button on [...]

208 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding and Playing an Album 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main windo w . 2 Select My Music . 3 Select Albums . 4 Use the arro w b uttons to select an album, and then press[...]

209 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In the Albums window , select View by list or View by cover to organize your albums . Creating a Playlist A playlist is a customized list of digital music f iles. Using playlists, you can group various digital music f iles together and determin[...]

210 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Displaying Y our Pictures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can now play your p laylist in Media Center . Displaying Y our Pictures (Sample Imag e) Media Center main scr een In My Pictures , you can: ❖ V iew pictures indi vidually or as a slide sho w ❖ Change transition time and di splay[...]

211 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 Displaying Y our Pictur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ V iew and scroll through pict ures that are in the My Pictures folder b y using your remo te control or your ke yboard and mouse (Sample Image) My Pictur es screen After you org anize your pictures in the My Pictures folder in W ind[...]

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

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

214 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atching Y our Digital Movies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Organizing Y our Videos When you attach a digital video camera to your computer , W indows asks you how you want to capture your video. Y ou can choose from v arious softwa re prog rams to capture and then edit your video f ile. Mos[...]

215 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 2005 W atching Y our Dig ital Movies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Use the arrow b u ttons on the remote control to mo ve through and select yo ur video or video fold er . 4 Press the OK button on the remote control. The selected video plays in full screen mode, or the folder opens displaying a [...]

216 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atchi ng a D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 If your videos are organized within other folders, use the arro w bu ttons to select the fo lder you wa nt to sort, and then press OK . If you do not select a folder , the Media Center sorts all the files and folders. 5 Select Sort by date or [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

224 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Use the arro w b uttons to select T urn on mo vie blocking , and then press OK . 7 Use the arro w b uttons to select Bl ock unrated movies , and then press OK . 8 Use the arro w b uttons to select the + or – area. Press the[...]

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

226 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing Picture Settings Each user can set his or her o wn picture settings. 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main windo w . 2 Select Settings . 3 Select Pic[...]

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

228 Getting to Know the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Online Spotlight 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information about th e options, please see Media Center help av ailable at the top of each Media Center screen. (Sample Image) Mo r e Pr ogr ams main scr een Online Spotlight Use the Online Spotlight screen, a vailable from Media Center?[...]

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

230 Chapter 6 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you t o determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. This chapter describes the utilities supplied b y T oshiba: ❖ Fn-esse® [...]

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

232 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The keys are color -coded as follo ws: ❖ A vailable ke ys are dark gray with white letters. ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the Fn-esse k eyboard in the selected color . ❖ Una v ailable ke ys are light gray . There are two ways to assign a k ey to op[...]

233 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys T o assign a ke y to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the follo wing: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key , then press the desired assignment key . ❖ Using the pointing device, mov e the cursor ov[...]

234 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Making a direct key assignment T o make a direct key assignment, select Direct to display the Add/Edit Command dialog box, then complete these steps: 1 Enter the Description, Command Line, and W orking Directory for the new Fn-esse k ey assignment, or click the Bro wse butt on to specify t his[...]

235 T oshiba Utilities Hotke y Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 On the Fn-esse keyboard, click the k ey you wish to change with the secondary button. Fn-esse displays the Assignment T ype dialog box. 2 T o change the ke y assignment, click Direct or Pop u p and continue as if you were cr eating a new ass[...]

236 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba Assist The T oshiba Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range of comp uter settings. T o access this utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , then click Assist . The T oshiba Assist windo w appears. (Sample I[...]

237 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connect The options a v ailable in this categ ory are: ❖ ConfigFree ❖ Start Bluetooth ® ❖ Bluetooth Settings ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Settings Secure The options in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password (Sample Image) T oshiba Assist window , Secur e tab[...]

238 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Protect & Fix The a v ailable option in this cate gory is the PC Diagnostic To o l . (Sample Image) T oshiba Assist window , Pr otect & F ix tab Optimize The options in this category are: ❖ Hotke y Utility ❖ Po wer Management ❖ SD Memory Card Format ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ T o[...]

239 T oshiba Utilities SD Memory Car d F ormat 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) T o shiba Assist window , Optimize tab SD Memor y Card Format This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapte r Slot. (Sample Imag e) SD Memory Car d F ormat scr een[...]

240 T oshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic T ool 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PC Diagnostic T ool This utility can help diagnose problems with de vices in your computer . Refer to the online he lp documentation within the application for an y additional help. T o start the utility , click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and click PC Diagnostic[...]

241 T oshiba Utilities Po w e r M a n a g e m e n t 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o access Power Management through T oshiba Assist, click the P ower Management icon. The T oshiba Po wer Sav e r Properties windo w appears. (Sample Image) T oshiba P ower Saver Pr operties scr een The Prof ile panel on the left of the T oshiba Power Sa ve r Properties scre[...]

242 T oshiba Utilities P ower Management 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power Usage Profiles This section lists the preset pr of iles along with the estimated battery life for each mode. The preset profiles are: ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Po wer ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Full Po wer Although you can change the p roperties for an y of the[...]

243 T oshiba Utilities Mouse Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allo ws you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility through the T oshiba Assist, click the Mouse icon. Accessing T oshiba HW Setup T oshiba HW Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool. T o access [...]

244 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Zoomin g Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Display—Allo ws you to change v arious defa ult settings for the built-in LCD di splay ❖ CPU—Allo ws you to change the dynamic CPU frequency mode ❖ Boot Priority—Allo ws you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the driv es for the operating system[...]

245 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Picture Enhancement Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o access the utility , click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and then T oshiba Zooming Utility . The T oshiba Zooming Utility screen appears. (Sample Imag e) T oshiba Z o o mi ng U t il it y s cr e e n For more information about ho w to use the T o[...]

246 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Pictur e Enhancement Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) T oshiba Pictur e Enhancement Utility Clicking the Monitor Input Settings button displays a screen for selecting external in put settings for de vices such as video cameras and games. (Sample Image) Monitor Input Settings scr een[...]

247 T oshiba Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer (Sample Image) CD/D VD Drive Acous tic Silencer scr een This utility , av ailable on T o shiba Assist, can slo w the speed of your optical dri ve to mak e it run more quietly . Y ou can use this utility to make listening to Music CDs more enj[...]

248 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Accessibility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o change the setting, open the Acoustic Silencer b y double- clicking the tasktray icon. 1 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the driv e run more slo wly and quietly , for listening to Music CDs or Audio fi les on a CD. 2 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed, for tran[...]

249 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o open Accessibility: 1 Click Start , then click All Programs . 2 Select T oshiba, Utilities , then select Accessibility . The T oshiba Accessibility windo w appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyK ey box. 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option. Setting passwords Setting a passwor[...]

250 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single ke ystroke. Use this feature when you lea v e your desk for a fe w minutes and do not want to turn of f the computer . T o use an instan t password, press Fn , then press F1 . An instant password has no ef [...]

251 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 On the left side, select Secur e . (Sample Imag e) T oshiba Assist Security window 3 Select the Supervisor P assword icon. 4 Click Set . 5 T ype your password in the Input box. 6 Retype your password in the Input again bo x. 7 Click Set . 8 Click OK . Deleting a super visor password [...]

252 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 T ype the correct password. 7 Click Ve r i f y . 8 Click Delete . 9 Select V erify by Password . 10 T ype the correct password. 11 Click Ve r i f y . Setting a user password Make sure you us e a password you can remember easily . If you forget the User and Supe rvis or pa sswords, yo[...]

253 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a user password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click the T oshiba Assist icon on the desktop. 2 On the left side, select Secur e . 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Select V erify by Password . 5 T ype the correct password. 6 Click Delete . 7[...]

254 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Enter your credentials. 3 Complete the fi ngerprint tutorial. 4 Click the b utton abov e the f inger you want to enroll. 5 Swipe your finger on the reader . A sample will be created and indicated by an f ingerprint icon. 6 Repeat the pre vious step. Swipe the same f[...]

255 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Error reading fingerprint —the finger was too far to the left or right. Center you r finger and swipe it again. ❖ Error reading fingerprint —the mov ement w as ske wed. Swipe your f inger agai n in a straight line. ❖ Error reading fingerprint —the mov em[...]

256 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the authentication fails, the system tries again up to tw o more times. If authentication fails after the third attempt, the system shuts do wn. Enabling Power -on Security Options for power -on security are displayed only if your computer supports this feature. In[...]

257 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fingerprint Management Fingerprints are stored in memo ry during enrollment. After a finger is enrol led, it is disp layed with a po wer-on b utton abov e it. The b utton appears “pressed in” b y default, indicating that the corresponding finger will be used for p[...]

258 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Settings ❖ System Settings—Ope ns the Settings dialog containing v arious options for setting up the product. Most of these settings can be modified on ly b y administrators and affect all users. ❖ User Settings—Opens the User Settings dialog containing user-s[...]

259 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fingerprint utility limitations T oshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint ut ility technology will be completely secure or error -free. T oshiba does not guarantee that the f i ngerprint utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. T oshi[...]

260 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Biomenu contains the follo wing menu options: ❖ Lock computer—Locks your computer . Use the reader to unlock the computer again. ❖ Registered Sites—Disp lays a list of your web pages registered b y P assword Bank. T o display and fill in a registered page [...]

261 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Replaying a registered Web page or dialog Y ou are logged on to the comp uter and want to repl ay a registered web p age. T o replay a registration: 1 Swipe your enrolled finger to display the Biomenu. 2 Select Registered Sites. 3 Select a page you want to displa y an[...]

262 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Use the reader . 3 Optional—If the hint for replayin g dialogs is displayed, confi rm that you w ant to replay the re gistration. 4 The registration is replayed. Editing an existing registration Sometimes it is useful to edit an e xisting registration. For example[...]

263 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click Delete . Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Failure to follo w these guidelin es and/o r procedures might result in (1) damage to the reader or cause reader failure, (2) fing er recognition problems, or lo wer f inger recognition success rate. ❖[...]

264 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Injured finger ❖ We t f i n g e r ❖ Soiled or oily f inger ❖ Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the follo wing to improve the f ingerprint recognition success rate. ❖ Enroll two or more fingers. ❖ Enroll additional f ingers if recognition fai[...]

265 T oshiba Utilities F ingerprint A uthentication Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A warning message will be di splayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a f ix ed duration. ❖ The recognition success rate ma y dif fer from user to user . ❖ T oshiba does not guarantee that this f ingerprint recognition techn[...]

266 Chapter 7 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Using RAID RAID (Redundant Array of Inde pendent Disks) is a utility that allo ws you to configure yo ur computer to pro vide either improv ed performance in readin g and wri ting data on the computer’ s internal hard disks or greater reliability in storing data on the computer’ s internal hard d[...]

267 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Using RAID 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAID-0 RAID-0 provides impro ve d performance in writing data to or reading data from your computer’ s internal hard disks. RAID-0 is configured b y creating an array which specif ies the hard disks which striped data will be writ ten to or read from. F or your computer , you[...]

268 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Using RAID 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAID-1 RAID-1 improv es reliability in storing data by automatically copying all data from your comp uter’ s primary internal hard disk to your comp uter’ s secondary internal hard disk. If your computer’ s primary hard disk fails, yo u can replace the failed primary hard[...]

269 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Using RAID 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you first start your computer Each time you start your computer you will be prompted to configure your computer for RAID-1 until o ne of the follo wing occurs: ❖ The computer is ready to enable for RAID-1. See the follo wing steps. ❖ The computer is configured for RAID[...]

270 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Using RAID 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Ne w HDD detected window appears. (Sample Imag e) New HDD detected window 2 T o create a RAID-1 array , click Enable RAID . The Confirm disk mirroring windo w appears. (Sample Imag e) Conf irm disk mirr oring window 3 Click OK . The computer begins creating th e array by co[...]

271 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Cr eating a new RAID-0 array 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the operating sy stem is shut down before th e RAID-1 configuration is complete, th e RAID-1 configuratio n will automatically resume when the computer is restarte d. Once the computer has been restarted you can continue to work while the configuration resu[...]

272 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Cr eating a new RAI D-0 array 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer can only be configured fo r one type of RAID at a time. It cannot be configured to u se both RAID-0 and RAID-1 simultaneously . T o create a RAID-0 array: 1 Plug in the A C adapter and po wer on the computer . (The computer must be running on p[...]

273 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Cr eating a new RAID-0 array 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The follo wing menu is displayed: (Sample Illustration) T oshiba Recovery D VD RAID Menu Before config uring your system fo r RAID-0, make sure you back up all data on your computer’ s hard drives onto another storage media. When a RAID-0 array is created, a[...]

274 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Util ity 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Press 3 and then pr ess Enter to select RAID-0. RAID-0 configuration takes ap proximately one hour to complete. T oshiba RAID Console Utility The T oshiba RAID Console utility provides a w ay to vie w and manage the RAID conf iguration on y our computer a[...]

275 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o access the T oshiba RAID Console: 1 Click Start , All Programs . Then select To s h i b a , RAID , RAID Console . The T oshiba RAID Console window appears. (Sample Imag e) T OSHIB A RAID Consol e Utility with no RAID configur ed An icon is sho wn for eac[...]

276 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Util ity 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAID-0 When RAID-0 (striping) is co nfig ured, a single array icon and two physical d ri ve icons are shown to represent the array and the physical drives associated with the array . The pl us sign indicates that data is simultaneously written (striped) to [...]

277 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAID-1 When RAID-1 (mirroring) is co nf igured, a single array icon and two physical d ri ve icons are shown to represent the array and the physical drives associated with the array . The equ al sign indicates that the data is mirrored (copied) from the inte[...]

278 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Util ity 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Options . The Options dialog box appears. (Sample Imag e) Options window ❖ Check media —Allo ws you to enable and specify the frequency of automatic media checking. ❖ Rebuild conf igu ration —Allows you to enable and set options for automati[...]

279 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If write caching is disabled , data is copied from the computer’ s hard disk to the secondary internal hard disk one piece at a time. If write caching is enabled, data is copied from the computer’ s hard disk to a temporary storage area (write cache). Th[...]

280 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Util ity 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Enable S.M.A.R.T . — Detects predictable dri ve failures by monitoring the motor , head, and performance of the physical disk dri ves. S.M.A.R.T . logs a record in th e W indows Event V iewer when performance of a physical dri ve is belo w specif icat[...]

281 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Double-click the array icon. The Array information window appears. (Sample Imag e) Arr ay information wind ow ❖ Array No. Identif ication number of array . ❖ Status —Indicates the status of the array . The contents which will be displayed are as foll[...]

282 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Util ity 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Capacity —Displays the maximum size of the array . When RAID-0 is configured, the total hard disk capaci ty will appear to the operating system as twice that of the smaller of the two hard drives in the RAID configuration. For example, when a RAID-0 a[...]

283 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Double-click the hard disk icon. The Hard disk driv e information window appears. (Sample Imag e) Har d disk drive information window ❖ Status —Displays the status of the ph ysical dri ve. ❖ Online— The driv es are working in a normal state. ❖ Of[...]

284 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Util ity 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Normal —S.M.A.R.T . is within specifications. ❖ Wa r n i n g —The threshold value of S.M.A.R.T . has been exceeded. Performing a media che ck on a RAID-1 array A media check compares the data of the mirrored hard dri ves in an array to determine i[...]

285 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Media Check . The Confirm media check windo w appears. (Sample Imag e) Conf irm media chec k window 4 Click OK . A media check may take from several minutes up to one hour to be completed depending o n the amount of d ata to be checked. Y ou ma y use[...]

286 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Util ity 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o break the RAID-0 array: 1 Plug in the A C adapter and po wer on the computer . (The computer must be running on power provided b y the A C adapter to perform these steps.) 2 Insert the Recov ery D VD that shippe d with your system into the computer’ s[...]

287 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The follo wing menu is displayed: (Sample Illustration) T oshiba Recovery D VD RAID Menu 5 Press 1 and then pr ess Enter to break the RAID-0 array . All data is permanently erased from both of your computer’ s internal hard disk dri ves and th e computer i[...]

288 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility T oshib a RAID Console Util ity 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Breaking a RAID-1 array (mirror) If you want to permanently stop using the seco ndary hard disk driv e for mirroring, you must break the RAID-1 array (mirror). When you break the RAID-1 array , all data is permanently erased from the secondary internal hard[...]

289 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Rebuilding the data on the secondary disk in a RAID-1 array 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Rebuilding the data on the secondar y disk in a RAID-1 array If the secondary hard disk has been remo ved from the computer and you want to resume using the sec ondary hard disk for mirroring, you must rein sert the secondary har[...]

290 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Rebuilding the data on the secondary disk in a RAID-1 array 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click Mirroring . The Confirm disk mirroring windo w appears. (Sample Imag e) Conf irm disk mirr oring window 6 Click OK . 7 The Confirm disk mirroring windo w appears. (Sample Imag e) Conf irm disk mirr oring window 8 Click OK[...]

291 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Restoring a failed drive in a RAID-1 array 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Restoring a failed drive in a RAID-1 array If your computer’ s primar y hard disk fails the failed hard disk can be removed and replaced with the secon dary hard disk that contain s the mirrored data. Contact T oshiba Global Support Centre or a[...]

292 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Err or message e xamples 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Error message examples The following error messages may be displaye d on the TOSHIB A RAID Console. Not enough memory a vailable. Increase the av ailable memory by shutting do wn one or more applications. Another user is working in administrator mode. Currently un[...]

293 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 8 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relati v ely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require help from your netw ork administrator o r the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the p[...]

294 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems that ar e easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o close a p rogram that has stopped respo nding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultaneously (once). The W indows T ask Manager windo w appears. 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its na[...]

295 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our program perf orms an illegal operation. If you receiv e the mes sage, “ Y our program has per formed an illegal operation , ” close the windo w and continue working. If it happens again, record the deta ils of the message and consult the software man[...]

296 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 V erify that the computer is on by l ooking at the on/ of f indicator . If the indicator is glo wing, the computer is on. If you are using an A C adapter , verify that the computer is recei ving po wer from the external po wer source by looking at the A C po[...]

297 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alw ays sa ve your data e ven when you are u sing Standb y . If your battery fully discharg es, information that has not been sav e d will be lost. Y our computer can be configured to w arn you when the battery is running lo w see “What to do when th[...]

298 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Unless a hardware de vice has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience an y of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to f ix the problem[...]

299 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 See your W indows ® do cumentation for further e xplanation. If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many f actors contri bute to[...]

300 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the topic for which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follo w the on-screen instructions. Y ou can connect t[...]

301 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A de vice, such as a disk driv e or a modem, needs a channe l to the computer’ s Central Processi ng Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer’ s m[...]

302 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you install an older (legacy) de vice that the operating system cannot recognize, t he operating system may ha ve diff iculty assigning resources to it. As a result, a hardwa re conflict can occur . Resolving conflicts There are se veral things you can do to resol[...]

303 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a device 1 Click Start , Contro l Pan el , then click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrativ e T ools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management , then click Device Manager . 4 Select the specific de vice from the device category . T o expan[...]

304 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device. ❖ The Resour ce tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor , optional [...]

305 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error , the memory module may be faulty . If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the e[...]

306 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The A C adapter and power cord/cable work corr ectly , bu t the battery will not charge. The battery does not char ge while the computer is consuming full po wer . T r y turning of f the computer . The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer . T urn off[...]

307 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity an d will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batterie s. T o purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information th at shipped with your computer , or vis it t[...]

308 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Nothing happens when y ou pr ess the keys on the external k eyboard. Y ou may hav e plugged the e xternal k eyb oard in while the computer was turned on. Click Start , Shut Down or T u rn off computer , and Restart the co mputer using the point ing de vice on the int[...]

309 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness con trols on the external monitor . ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clickin[...]

310 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher . De vices that do not support this resolution will on ly w ork in In[...]

311 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Error -checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories , f iles and File Allocation T able (F A T) on the disk and repairs any damage it finds: T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri v e you want to check. 3[...]

312 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our data files ar e damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software docu mentation for f ile reco very procedures. Many software p ackages automatically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recover lost data using utility software. Consult your network admini[...]

313 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Optical drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. If the optical dri ve is an external dri ve, make sure that the driv e’ s cable is properly connected to the computer . Make sure the tray which holds the CD-R OM or D VD-R OM is closed properly . Press[...]

314 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some discs run correctly b ut others do not. Check the type of disc you are usin g. The optical dri ve supports the Digital V ersatile Disc (DVD) formats D VD- R OM, D VD-R (read-only), plus CD-R OM, CD-R (read- only), and CD-R W (read-only). If the problem is with a[...]

315 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include man y types of de vices, such as a remov able hard disk, additional memory , or a pager . Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of ne w cards. If you are ha ving troub le getting one or more of[...]

316 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through quality control. If another PCMCIA -equipped compute r is a v ailable, try the card in th[...]

317 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card . The problem may be cause d by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another de vice in the system. Use Device Manager to make sure each de vice has its o wn I/O base address. See ?[...]

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

319 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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[...]

320 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshootin g tips for networking problems, specifica lly wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. The terms and concepts use d assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced us ers. If you nee[...]

321 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har d war e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Check Control P anel's De vice Manager to verify that the W i-Fi adapter is recognized by W indow s ® , and that the driv er is loaded. Carefully note any error messages— these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technicia n at a late[...]

322 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the PING command to ve rify a co nnection to the gate way at 192.168.1.1 (a default gate way for most wireless routers). ❖ Click Start , then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter . ❖ Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter . ?[...]

323 If Something Goes Wrong D V D operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windo ws XP wir eless management facility does not wor k. If you are using an e xternal W i-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or othe r v ariety), check if the adapter comes with its o wn management utility . If it does, the utility may be disabling the W indows XP w[...]

324 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng D VD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Clean the disc and try ag ain. A dirty driv e can also cause audio problems. If you hav e tried se veral discs and all f ail, cons ider sending your dri ve to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned. 5 V erify th at your computer re cognizes your optical driv e.[...]

325 If Something Goes Wrong D V D operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Settings tab . 4 Next to the w ords Desktop Area , mo v e the slider to a lo wer setting, such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. 5 Click OK . D VD titles, games, or applic ations appear distorted. Havi ng Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 o[...]

326 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click and hold the up arrow b y the list or mov e the slide to the top. 6 Click None . 7 Click OK . Develop good computing habits Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can nev er predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a progra m and lose unsaved cha[...]

327 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Read the user’ s guides. It is very dif ficult to pro vide a fail-safe set of steps you can follo w e very time you e xperience a problem with the computer . Y our ability to solve problems will impro ve as you learn about ho w the computer and its software work toget[...]

328 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Help and Support . 3 Under Pick a T ask , click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore . 4 Click Create a r estore point , and then click Next . 5 In the Restore point description f i eld, enter a name that is descripti ve enough to be easily unders[...]

329 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Y our W indo ws conf iguration w ill now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen Restore Point was created. Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For mo st of us, by far the most v aluable component of our computer system is the data we ha ve created [...]

330 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 In this second window , browse to the f iles you wish to back up. Click the do wn-pointing arro w at the upper right of the window (to the left of the Go b utton) to see a list of locations that includes My Documents —a likely location of your data. 6 Drag and dro[...]

331 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 10 Finally , click Finish . The CD will be ejected. It should contain all of the f iles you hav e selected, b ut you may easily verify thi s by placing the CD back into the dri ve, and vie wing the list of f iles. Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other W [...]

332 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 General tips for installin g hardware and software Here are a few tips to help insu re safe and easy installation of ne w hardware (printers, poin ting de vices, extern al hard driv es, D VD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications lik e Microsoft Of fice a[...]

333 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do one installation at a time. If yo u ha ve se veral ne w items to add to your computer system, install just one at a time, creating Restore Points immediately before each successi ve installation. This will mak e it much easier to determine the origin of any ne w[...]

334 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If the problem occurs wh ile you are running a pro gram, consult the program’ s docume ntation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the soft ware co mpan y’ s technical support group for their assistance. ❖ Consult the dealer from whom you p urchased yo[...]

335 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Name and version of the program in volved in the problem along with its installation media ❖ Information about what yo u were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages an d when the y occurred For technical support, call the T oshiba Global Sup[...]

336 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm . France T oshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P . 131 92800 Pute aux Cédex France Germany T oshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Reg[...]

337 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that , whe n pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on the ke y indicating the option or feature the k e y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute is enabl[...]

338 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 k ey combinatio n turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing device or an y ke y will mak e the display’ s content reappear , if no password is set for the current user . With a password The Fn + F1 k ey combi[...]

339 Hot Keys P asswor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 If you clicked Choose a screen sa ver , the Screen Sav er tab has already been selected . If it is not selected, click the Scr een Sa ver tab . 4 Click the On resume, passw ord protected check box. 5 Click OK . Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is n[...]

340 Hot Keys P ower usag e mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power usage mode Standby mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery sav e modes. (Sa mple Image) P owe r us age mod es The properties of each mode are set in the T oshiba Power Management utility . For more informatio n, see “Power Management[...]

341 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the comp uter into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is en abled (the default) a message box displays b y defau lt to conf irm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box. (Sample Image) Hibernation [...]

342 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot key cycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultane[...]

343 Hot Keys Enabling a wir eless de vice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Enabling a wireless device Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices on your comput er (for systems with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth ® only). The wireless modes are: Bluetooth enabled—This enables only the Bluetooth module. W i-Fi enabled?[...]

344 Hot Keys K eyboar d hot keys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the curs or control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + [ Spacebar ] This hot ke y switches screen or video modes between SVGA (800 x 600), XGA [...]

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

346 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks. For mor[...]

347 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Prof iles utility lets you switch between network configurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 359 . ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT —The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with othe r Conf igFree users [...]

348 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Click the Conf igFree icon on the taskbar , and then click the desired utility . If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “X.” When you st art a search for wireless de vices, Conf igFree La[...]

349 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) Conf igF ree Laun c her A uto-hide mode setting (Sample Imag e) Conf igF ree Laun cher coming bac k into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze you r network connections and f ix network-c[...]

350 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Access points The Connecti vity Doctor displa ys the f ollo wing information: ❖ WEP (Used, not Used) ❖ W ired co nnection line (link spee d) ❖ W irele ss connection line (sig nal strength and link speed) ❖ Location of wireless comm unication[...]

351 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Movin g the mouse pointer o v er a wired or wireless network de vice icon displays information about the de vice, such as its IP address, subnet mask, an d MA C address. A wireless network de vice also shows information such as the network SSID and the[...]

352 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The follo wing checkboxes and b u ttons are provided on the Connecti vity Doctor screen: Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless De vices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth ® de vices currently used in the neighborhood, and di[...]

353 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For W i-Fi networks, the intensity of a signal is displayed in fi ve le vels or “bands. ” The signal from the connected access point is displayed in the bands surrounding the PC icon at the center of the map. The closer to the center , the stronger[...]

354 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supporte d on systems running Windows XP SP2. T o add a ne w wireless connection to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for W ireless Devices option from ConfigFree Launcher . 2 Drag and drop the de[...]

355 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) W ir eless settings scr een 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation an d connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and added to the c onnection list, the system displays the Connection screen rather than th e Wireless settings sc[...]

356 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a detected device wireless connection The follo wing screen sho ws an example of Bluetooth ® de vices that are detected using the Search f or Wir eless Devices option. Moving the mouse cursor ov er a de vice icon displays informatio n abou t t[...]

357 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T ransferring files using Bluetooth ® There are sev eral ways to use Bluetooth to send f iles to other devices. T o select the device using the Bluet ooth radar screen: ❖ Open the Bluetooth radar screen, and drag and drop the file di rectly onto the[...]

358 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Or , you can right click on the file and select Send to Bluetooth Devices . (Sample Image) Selectin g Send to Bluetooth De vices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfe r , connecting a nd disconnecting to the selected dev[...]

359 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings u tility lets you sa ve network settings in “profiles. ” ConfigFree prof iles are useful for easily switching network settings and de vices.Y ou can switch network settings simply by selecting the prof ile wit[...]

360 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Add . The Add Prof ile screen appears. 4 Select Capture and click OK . The Add Prof ile screen appears. 5 Enter the name of the prof ile you want to create. 6 Enter any optional comments, if desired. 7 Click Change Icon and select an icon for th[...]

361 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image) Expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of s etting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessar[...]

362 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a con venient way to share files with other users and to transfer f iles between your computers at home and at w ork. This utility is faster and more dependab le than se nding the files via email. Use t[...]

363 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When a user joins the SUMMIT , their icon appears on the SUMMIT table. (Sample Image) User s attending SUMMIT meeting (user icons appear on SUMMIT table) Files can be shared with one us er or all users attending the meeting. ❖ T o share a file with o[...]

364 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Imag e) Sharing a f ile with one user ❖ T o share a file with all users, drag the f ile to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired. If you are the Host of the summit, and dra g a file to the center of the SUMMIT tab[...]

365 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Participating users must be connected by LAN, wirele ss LAN, or Bluetooth (P AN). Firewall software may prevent ConfigFre e SUMMIT from working. Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a ConfigFree SUMMIT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Click SUMMIT[...]

366 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Drag and drop the file to the W ireless radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher . 2 Right click on the f ile and choose a f ile recipient. 3 Click Send . An Access Point may not always be a v ailable. T o f ind out ho w to use Quick Connect to la unch C[...]

367 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o re vie w the current T oshiba Wireless Projector settings and change them if necessary: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Settings . The Quick Connect properties dialo[...]

368 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the wireless mode for the wi reless setting is set for 5 GHz (802.11a), Quick Co nnect chan ges this mode to 2.4 GHz (802.11b) and then conn ects to the projector . The wireless LAN conf iguration re turns to the set tings that were last used before [...]

369 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the A utomatic Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 (Sample Image ) Using the Dir ect Link T oshiba Device featur e Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles th e ne xt time it is po wered on. This feature is particularly useful if [...]

370 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . If your computer is connected to multiple wireless LAN devices, the Auto Switch (SSID) feature is disabled. T o enable this feature, only one wire less LAN device can be used. Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feat[...]

371 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer is no w configured to use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature. When the computer connects to an SSID in a profile, a di splay notif ication windo w appears. Y ou can then click Switch on the window to switch prof iles. Y ou can als[...]

372 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc rewrite [...]

373 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mo dule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M digital versatile (or video) di sc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable [...]

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

375 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 application —A computer program that you use to perfor m tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pro gram . B backup —A copy of a f ile, usual ly on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic inpu[...]

376 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 C cache —A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than acces sing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU ca che, L 1 ca che, L2 c ache. CD —An individual compact disc. See also CD-R OM. CD-R OM (compact[...]

377 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 controller —A device that controls the tran sfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. F or example, disk dri ves, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require control lers. CPU —See central pr ocessing unit (CPU). CPU cache —A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU an[...]

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

379 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 E emulation— A techn ique in which a device or program imitates another device or program. enable —T o turn on a computer option. See also disable . executable f ile —A computer program that is ready to run. Appl ication programs and batch files are e xamples of ex ecu table files. Names of ex ecutable files[...]

380 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 function k eys —The ke ys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the keyboard. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G ground —A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected. It has a potential of zer o (0) volts, is connected to the ea[...]

381 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 internal device —See device . Internet —The decentralized, w orld-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the W orl d W ide W eb, and other services. See also W o rld W ide W eb . K keyboard shortcut —A ke y or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing de[...]

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

383 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 P palette —See color pa lette. parallel —Processes that occur simult aneously . In communications, it means the transmission of more th an one bit of in formation at a time. A parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between a computer and an appropriate de vice. Compare serial . password —[...]

384 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 R RAM (random access memory) —V olat ile memory that can be wr itten to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that inform ation in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer . This type of memory is used for your computer’ s ma in memory . See also memory . Compare RO M . random access memory —See RAM. read[...]

385 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 software —Se e pr ogram. Compare har d war e . Stand By —A feat ure of some W indows ® operating system s that allo ws you to turn off the computer without exiting your op en applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. Suspend —A feature of some Wi ndows ® oper[...]

386 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W orld Wide W eb (www) —The worldwide network of W eb sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the W eb can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site. See also Internet.[...]

387 Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 94 A AC adapter 49 AC power cable connectors 345 accessories memory 56 adding memory 56 Alt keys 95 antenna connecting 78 audio .wav files 146 features 146 Auto-Run 110 B backing up files 92 battery changing 126 charge indicator light 52 , 119 charge not lasting 306 charging 52 conserving power 123 disposal 131 l[...]

388 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 channels DMA 301 IRQ 301 character keys 94 charging the battery 52 checking device properties 303 communications network connection 140 system resources 301 compact discs handling 108 inserting 108 , 109 removing 112 computer non-system disk or disk error message 297 not accessing disk drives 296 running on battery p[...]

389 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 297 , 312 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 309 program has performed an illegal operation 295 warning resume f ailure 296 Error-checking 311 Ethernet LAN port 141 expansion memory slot 59 exploring the desktop 133 ExpressCard inserting 152 removing 153 external monitor not wor[...]

390 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 installation memory module 57 installing memory modules 56 mouse 68 instant passwords, using 250 Internet bookmarked site no t found 299 connecting to 144 features 145 slow connection 299 surfing 145 uploading and downloadin g files 146 URL address not found 299 Internet Explor er icon 135 Internet Service Providers [...]

391 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 N network accessing 140 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 140 networking wireless 140 O optical drive inserting discs 109 removing 112 troubleshooting 313 other documentatio n 39 overlay keys 96 P password deleting a supervisor 251 disabling a user 253 supervisor set up 250 types 249 passwords instant, using 250 setting 249 [...]

392 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 309 checking device properties 303 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 317 computer will not pow er up 29 5 contacting Toshiba 333 , 33 4 corrupted/damaged data files 312 Device Manager 302 disabling a device 303 disk drive is slow 311 display is blank 308 external display not wor king 310 external monitor 308 fault[...]

393 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 power 114 S safety computer 132 disposing of batteries 131 icons 38 precautions 42 saving your work 101 screen blank 308 does not look norm al/flickers 309 setting up adding memory 56 computer 45 , 58 setting up a connection 140 sound problem solving 314 sounds recording 146 speakers using external 148 Standby 82 Sta[...]

394 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W warranty limited warranty 40 Web sites 334 Toshiba 335 Wi-Fi wireless networking 140 Windows Explorer 99 Windows Media Player 109 Windows Start menu 98 Windows XP Help and Support 29 9 problem solving 297 Windows XP Media Center Edition desktop 133 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 140 Wizards Dial-Up[...]