Toshiba 1110-S153 manual

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA C66 2 6- 100 2M 2 Satellite ® 1110/1115 User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ InT ouch ® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes Wr ong” on page 165 in this guide.[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Model: Satellite 1110/1115 Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk- ReWritable (CD-R W), one of the mo st adv anced storage technologies av ailable. As with an y ne w technology , you must read and follo w all set-u p and usage instr uctions in the app licable user guides and/or m[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ANY CRITICAL APPLICA TIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICA TION, Y OU , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONS IBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limit s are des[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contact: T oshiba America Inform ation Syst ems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadi an ICES-00 3. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following informa[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 company will gi ve you notice, in writi ng, to allo w you to make an y changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If any o f your telephone equipment is not operating properly , you should immediately remov e it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the tele p[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 aw a re tha t compliance with the abo ve conditions may not pre vent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coo rdinated by a representativ e designated by the s upplier . Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipm ent, or equipment malfunctions, may giv e the tele[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CA U T I ON : This appliance contains a laser syste m and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for y our future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your neares t “AUTHORIZED service station.” T o prev[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIB A CORPORA TION AND TOSHIB A AMERICA INFORMA TION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIB A) PRO VIDES NO W ARRAN TY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANU AL OR ANY O THER INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSL Y DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY P AR TICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGO[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 17 This guide .............................................................. 17 Safety icons ........................................................... 18 Other icons used .............................................. 19 Other document[...]

10 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Chapter 2: Getting Started ....................... ................. 31 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 31 Creating a computer -friendly environment ....... 31 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 32 Precautions .................................................[...]

11 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Windows ® special keys .................................... 62 Overlay keys ..................................................... 62 Starting a program ................................................. 64 Saving your work ................................................... 64 Printing your work .................[...]

12 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Chapter 4: Mobile Computin g .................. ................. 87 T oshiba’ s energy-saver design ............................... 87 Running the computer on battery power ............... 88 Power management ......................................... 89 Charging the battery ....................................[...]

13 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Lesson 8: Closing programs ............................... 115 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ............................... 116 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator .............. 116 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map ...... 117 Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver................. 119 Lesson 11: Setting [...]

14 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Internet Ser vice Providers.............................. 142 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 142 Surfing the Internet ........................................ 143 Internet features ............................................. 143 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet .....................[...]

15 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Chapter 8: If Something Go es Wrong ....... .............. 165 Problems when you turn on the computer ........... 168 The Windows ® operating system is not working . 169 Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 169 Internet problems .......................................... 170 The Windows ® XP operat[...]

16 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Appendix A: Hot Keys ....... ....................... ............... 203 Instant password security .................................... 203 Without a password ....................................... 203 With a password ............................................ 203 Maintaining security when the battery isn’t [...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I ntroduction W elcome to the world of po werful and portable multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accompany you where ver you go. Y ou will find your operat ing system, Microsoft ® W indo ws ® XP already installed on your computer . Y our operating system offer[...]

18 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are ne w to computers, or have not used a notebook computer before, read through the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and ho w to turn it on. After that, seek out whate ver interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety instru[...]

19 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highl ights technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon denotes helpful hint s and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates th e defini tion of a term used in the t[...]

20 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba of fers a full line of service o ptions b uilt around its SelectServ TM w arranty programs. For more information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at toshiba.com . If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “I f Something Goes Wrong” on page 165 .[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Finding Y our W ay Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your notebook computer . It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer . Making sure you have ever ything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you recei[...]

22 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Front with the display closed The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. T o open the display panel, pr ess the display latch and raise the panel. For those syst ems with a floppy driv e installed, the dri ve allo ws you to insert floppy disks into y[...]

23 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Back The cooling v ent pre vents the computer’ s central processing unit (CPU) from ov erheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed. CAUTION: T o prevent possible overheatin g of the CPU, make sure you don’t block the cooling vents. The DC IN is where you plug i n the A[...]

24 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Netw ork port (RJ45 jack) pro vides access to a LAN via standard Ethernet ® network cab le. The modem port lets you use a stan dard RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem dir ectly to a standard telephone line. For more information, see “Connecting the modem to a phone line” o[...]

25 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two T ype I or T ype II PC Cards, or one T ype III PC Card. See “Using PC Cards” on page 150 for more information. The cooling v ent pre vents the computer’ s central processing unit (CPU) from ov erheating so that it can continue to perfor[...]

26 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Front with the display open The computer ’ s screen is a liqui d crystal display (LCD) that provides clear , s harp images. The power b utton turns the computer on and of f. If yo u hold the po wer button do wn for four seconds, it will reset the computer . The 85-key[...]

27 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The T ouchPad TM enables you to mov e the cursor with the stroke of a f inger . The primary and secondary b uttons below the T ouchP ad act like the b uttons on a mouse, with primary and secondary functions. The front panel p rovides a palm r est to assist you in mainta[...]

28 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 System indicator panel The DC IN indicator glows when the computer is connected to an external po wer source. The hard disk dri ve indicator flashes while the hard disk driv e is being accessed. The disc/disk activity indicator flashes when the floppy disk driv e (for t[...]

29 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The numeric mode light glo ws when the numeric o verlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an ov erlay key types the white number printed on the k ey instead of typing the lett er printed on the top of the ke y . For more information, see “Using the numeric k eyp ad ov erlay” on pa[...]

30 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery pack contains the battery . For information about replacing the battery , see “Changing the main battery” on page 94 . The battery r elease latch secures the battery cov er to the computer , preventing the co ver from dislodging from the computer case.[...]

31 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your n otebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating a[...]

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

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

34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lo wer curv e of your spine. If necessary , use a cushio n to pro vide extra back support. Lo wer-back-support cushions are a v ailable at man y of fice sup ply store s. ❖ Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hip[...]

35 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W ork habits The key to a voiding discomfort or inju ry from strain is to v ary your acti vities. If possible, schedule a v ariety of tasks into your working day . Findin g ways to brea k up the routine can reduce stress and impro ve yo ur ef ficiency . ❖ T ake frequent breaks to [...]

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

37 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all set up steps up to “Setting up your software” on page 37 b efore adding e xternal or internal components to your co mputer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer , memory , and[...]

38 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Skip to e xit the process or Next to continue. NOTE: T o register online, your computer’ s modem must be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. A windo w will display asking if you wish to register with T oshiba and Microsoft. 5 Click Ye s to register , or No to exit th[...]

39 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Registering your computer with T oshiba Registering yo ur computer lets T oshiba k eep you up-to-d ate with information about ne w products and upgrades, and also extends yo ur T oshiba w arranty wo rldwide at no char ge to you. Y ou ca n register your comput er with T oshiba by doub[...]

40 Getting Started Connecting the A C adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the AC adapter The A C adapter enables you to po wer the computer from an A C outlet and to charge the computer’ s batteries. The A C po wer light on the computer glows when the de vic e is plugged in. P ower cable and A C adapter DANGER: Damaged power cab les can caus[...]

41 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN jack on the back of the computer . T o locate the DC-IN jack, see “Back” on page 23 . 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. The A C power and battery lights glo w . CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your co[...]

42 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Press the display latch and lift the display panel . Opening the display pa nel CAUTION: T o avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily . Never lift or move th[...]

43 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The A C power indicator glo ws when the computer is connected to an external po wer source. The battery light: ❖ Glo ws amber while the battery is being char ged. ❖ Glo ws green when the ba ttery is fully char ged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is not connected to [...]

44 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o mov e it to the left side, slide your f inger from right to left. NOTE: Because the T ouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen ofte n means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the preferre[...]

45 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab . The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab view wi ndo w appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev e r is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse P roperties windo w closes. 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardware windo w . 9 Close [...]

46 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Additional memory comes in 12 8 MB and 256 MB modules. There are two memory slots. Y our system may hav e both slots occupied. CAUTION: If you use the computer for a long time , the memor y modules will become hot. If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperat[...]

47 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Base of a Satellite 1110/1115 computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriver , unscrew the two scre ws that secure the expansion memory slot co ver , then remov e the memory slot cover . 5 Put the screws and the co ver in a safe place so that you can retriev [...]

48 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Gently put the memory module connector do wn at an angle and press do wn until the clips snap into place. Do not force the module into position. The memory module should be le vel when secured in place. Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connecto[...]

49 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a memor y module 1 Follo w steps 1 through 5 in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 45 . 2 Gently push the memory lo cks outward until the memory module pops up. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to pull i[...]

50 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a printer NOTE: Read the documentation that came with your printer . Follow the manufacturer’ s in structions when connecting a local printer . NOTE: Y ou must supply the proper printer cable. If one did no t come with your printer , you may purc hase one [...]

51 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o achie ve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may come with your printer . Y ou can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. T o connect a USB printer: 1 Plug the USB connector into one o f the USB ports on your computer 2 Plug the printe[...]

52 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up a printer If you started your co mputer with a printer connected an d turned on, it may have been de tected automatically (Plug and Play). If this is not the case, th en you must install the printer driv er for the model of printe r that is connected to your[...]

53 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Printer W izard 4 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks y ou to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the operating system recognizes it automatic ally . Y ou can ig nore the remainder of this section. See your printer[...]

54 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Add Printer W izard prompts you to select your printer . 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer , then click Next . 8 Select the port settings accordi ng to the instructions in your printer’ s documentation and the port to which your p[...]

55 Getting Started T urning off the co mputer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer It is a good idea to turn of f your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the f irst time, leave the computer plugged into a po wer source (ev en though the computer is of f) to fully charge the main battery . W [...]

56 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 , and explains ho w to fit an antitheft lock. F or information about taking care of your computer’ s battery , see “Running the compu t er on battery power” on page 88 . Cleaning the compute[...]

57 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Although your notebook com puter is b u ilt to withstand reasonable shock and vib ration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. Y ou can purchase a carrying case from your T oshiba dealer or visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at toshibaaccessori es.com . Using a computer lock Y [...]

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

59 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 3 Learning t he Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sa ve it to the disk. Y ou will lose all unsa ved work, if, for e xample, a system[...]

60 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your files to diskettes **(or other removable storage media)** o n a regular basis. Label the back up copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha v e a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Erro[...]

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

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

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

64 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o turn of f the cursor control overlay , hold do wn the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor co ntrol mode light on th e ke yboard indicator panel g oes out. Starting a program The easies t way to start a pro gra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in forma[...]

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

66 Learning the Basics Using disk ettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using diskettes For those syst ems with a floppy dri ve, the 3.5-inch diskette dri v e, lets you use eith er double-density (7 20 KB) or high- density (1.44 MB) diskettes fo r da ta tran s f er an d sto r ag e . Diskette drive The disc/disk acti vity indicator flashes when the diskette d[...]

67 Learning the Basics Bac king up your files 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Ne ver touch the magnetic surf ace of a disket te. Fingerprints can pre vent the dri ve from reading the data stored on a diskette. ❖ Ne ver twist or bend a diskette. ❖ K eep diskettes at room temp erature and av oid exposing them to direct sunlight. Otherwise data may be l[...]

68 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click the icon for the disk ette dri ve (3 1/2 floppy [A: ]). HINT : Y ou can also back up a file to a diskette by c licking the file (or files) you want to backup with the secondar y button, then pointing to Send T o and clic king 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) . Using your DVD drive Y our co[...]

69 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM drive components Y our D VD-RO M dri ve may look like this: Sample D VD -R OM drive CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in-use indicator light is gl owing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. The eject b utton requires po w[...]

70 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. T o turn the volume down, use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, En ter[...]

71 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a disc CAUTION: Be careful not to t o uch the drive’ s lens (located underneath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. 5 Gently press the center of th e disc onto the spindle until it locks into place. P ositioning t[...]

72 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . The computer automatically dete cts a disc in the driv e and opens the Audio CD windo w . T o play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using W indows Media Player opt ion and click OK. Sample A udio CD window The W in[...]

73 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Media TM Player scr een The W indo ws Media TM Player control pa nel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/P ause b utton on the CD Player control panel. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop but ton. Play Rewi[...]

74 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter de voted to using W inDVD. For info rmation about ho w to play back a D VD, see “W inDVD™” on page 153 . Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain files just lik e disk ettes and the hard disk. CDs are often used [...]

75 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened pap er clip, into the manual eject button access hole. CAUTION: Never use a p encil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray [...]

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

77 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the telephone numb er for the dial-up connection . T o set up the netwo rk connection, use the Dial-Up Network ing W izard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs . 2 Point to Accessories , then to Communications . 3 Click Network Setup W izard or Network Connections . 4 Ente[...]

78 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shu t down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 or receiv e the files while you ar e asleep. This option is called Auto Po wer On. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using an y of these options to power down your compute r , save your files a nd make sure the disk activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to contin[...]

79 Learning the Basics Using T urn Of f or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK . The computer shuts do wn completely . NOTE: Holding the shift key wh ile the T urn Off computer Windows dialog box is open, changes the Sta nd By button to hibernate. For more information about setting up hibernation ?[...]

80 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shu t down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting up again, the co mputer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using. For more information about th e Hibernation command, see “Using Hibernation ” on page 82 . F or information about going into Hibern[...]

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

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

83 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Double-click the T oshiba Power Management Utility icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you want. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Hiber nate for the computer to go into Hibernate mode when you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When I close the lid S[...]

84 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you put the computer in Hibe rnation mode b y closing the display panel, you can sta rt it again by opening the display panel. NOTE: If your computer is ru nning on batteries, y ou cannot start it again by open ing the display pane l. T o turn the sys tem back on, press the Power button.[...]

85 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NOTE: If you power down using the Standby com mand and the battery discharges fully , your inform ation will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby com mand and the battery discharges fully , your inform ation will be lost. Be sure to save your w[...]

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

87 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer standby mode when it is not being used, thereb y conservi ng ener g y an d sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance it[...]

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

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

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

91 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Monitoring batter y power The battery light indicates the battery’ s current charge. The indicator light: ❖ Glo ws green when the ba ttery is fully char ged ❖ Glo ws amber while the battery is being char ged ❖ Does not glo w if the ex ternal po wer source is disconnected or [...]

92 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Battery Po wer Meter tab . Sample T oshiba P ower Manag eme nt Battery P ower Meter tab TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drai ns the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures b elow 50 degrees Fahren heit. T[...]

93 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Whether you us e an y optional de vices to which the battery supplies power , such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working—since operating time decreases at lo w temperatures T oshiba’ s po wer-sa ving options great ly increase the length of time you can use the computer be f[...]

94 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 haw been reached. Y ou c an set how the warning occurs: sound an alarm, display a message, both, or none. Y ou can also set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernate mode or to completely po wer do wn when the alarm goes of f. T o set an alarm: 1 Click Start , Contr ol P anel[...]

95 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing the battery from the computer 1 Sa ve yo ur work. 2 T urn of f the computer vi a the Start menu or place i t in Hibernate mode acco rding to the instructions in “Using Hibernation” on page 82 . 3 Remov e all cables connected to the computer . 4 Close the display p [...]

96 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to ov erheat and may cau se damage to the battery or the computer . ❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery , as this could ca u se it to explode and releas[...]

97 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 flashes or there is some other w arning to indicate a lo w battery , go to step 4. 4 Connect the A C adaptor to the computer and the po wer cord to a po wer outlet. The DC-IN or A C po wer-light LED should glo w green, and the Battery LED should glo w amber to indicate tha[...]

98 Mobile Computing T r aveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou must discard a battery if it becomes damaged . CAUTION: The computer’ s main battery is a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery , which can explode if not properly replaced , used, handled, or disposed of. Putting spent batt eries in t he trash is not only irresponsible, it may be illegal. Di[...]

99 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indows ® XP operating system by guidi ng you through a fe w basic tasks. If you ha ve used a W indo ws ® operating system before, you will find the W indows ® XP operating sy stem f amiliar . Whether you ha ve used a W indows ® op[...]

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

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

102 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use t hese bu ttons to quickly swit[...]

103 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouc hP ad and contr ol b uttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computers can be connected together to form a network , so that programs, documents an d other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers. Y ou can use the My Computer feature on the Start menu to[...]

104 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouc hP ad and contr ol buttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 W ith the pointer in an empty area of the desktop, click the secondary b utton (the righ t-hand b utton) to open the desktop shortc ut menu. As the name implies, shor tcut menus pro vide quick access to many [...]

105 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouc hP ad and contr ol b uttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NOTE: If the taskbar is locked, you need to unlock it. T o unlock the taskbar , place the cursor on the taskbar and click the secondar y button. Uncheck “ Lock the T askbar . ” 7 Click an empty area of the[...]

106 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a W eb page from a window and from the taskbar . The lesson assumes you hav e an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Opening a Web page from a w[...]

107 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you ho w to create a text file without ha ving to f irst open a program. 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button. The operating system dis[...]

108 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice that when the documen t opens, there is a ne w button on the taskbar that reads My Ne w Doc- Notepad (the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but, if you point to the na me, the complete name is visible). By display i[...]

109 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop. 5 Click the document icon and drag it to ward your New Folder icon. Position the document i con ov er the Ne w Folder icon until it changes color , then release the primary [...]

110 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting pr o grams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample P aint window 3 T o open the second program, click Start , then click All Programs . 4 Point to Accessories , then click Wi nd ows E x p lo rer . The operating system opens W indows Explorer , which provides access to all your computer[...]

111 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hidin g windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Explor er window Notice the taskbar no w has two b uttons on it—one for Paint and one for W indo ws Explorer . 5 Click the Pai nt button on the taskbar . The operating system disp lays the Paint pro[...]

112 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This lesson introduces se veral wa ys to adjust the size, shape, and position of windo ws open on the desktop. Using the taskbar If you ha ve applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by point ing to th[...]

113 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hidin g windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Maximize bu tton in the top-right corner of the Paint wi ndo w . The P aint windo w expands to f ill the screen, hiding e v erything except the taskbar . Notice that the Maximize button has changed. It is[...]

114 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of W indows E xplorer , placing it on the righ t side of the desktop. No w that the windo ws are side by side, you can see ho w you could refer to one windo w whi[...]

115 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 8: Closing programs Once you are f inished working with a d ocument or program, it is a good idea to close it . While you can run se veral programs at the same time, ha ving a large numb er of programs and docu ments open simultan eousl[...]

116 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcu ts to your desk top, you can open p rograms or files with the click of a b utton. Y ou will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs y ou use most frequently . This lesson explains ho w[...]

117 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Ty p e Calculator and click Finish . The operating system displa ys th e ne w shortcut on your desktop. Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’ t know the name and location of the program file. 1 Click Start[...]

118 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Searc h Results di alog box HINT : Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 3 Ty p e char in the All or part of the f ile name: text bo x, and then click Search . The operating system display s a list of all the file[...]

119 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Clicking a shortcut icon op en s the progr am or folder immediately . Y ou can pla ce as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful. HINT : The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a docume[...]

120 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system open s the Display Properties dialog box. Sample Display Pr operties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Sa ver tab . 4 Click the arro w beside the current option to open the screen sav er list box. 5 Scroll through the[...]

121 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting th e date and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The next lesson e xplains how to set two other properties—the date and time. Lesson 11: Setting the date and time Y ou initially set the computer’ s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and s[...]

122 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click the Tim e zo ne tab, then the drop-do wn list box and set your time zone. 6 Click OK . There is a third tab, Internet T ime, which when selected allo ws you to ha ve W indows ® XP automatically synchronize your time. [...]

123 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om th e desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Recycle Bin op en on the desktop 4 T o completely remov e an obje ct, select it, and then click File , Delete . The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. Later on—in your real work, not in this tutorial[...]

124 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o delete e verything from the Rec ycle Bin at once, choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. Click Ye s to confirm that you are sure. HINT : Empty the Recycle Bin periodically . Even th ough an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it st[...]

125 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system guides yo u through the p rocess of storing your system settings for fu ture use. It also guides you through restoring your syste m to the selected date or time. Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This lesson[...]

126 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The left side of the screen contains the inde x. The text box above the inde x, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic you want to f ind in the index. 3 Ty p e pictures in the T ype in the k e yword to f ind : text b[...]

127 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 program to look at it while y ou read about the p rogram in the Help topic. Using the online tours and tutorials Whether you are n e w to computers or yo u ha ve some experience, the W indows ® XP T o urs and T utorials collection i[...]

128 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: T urning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 15: T urning off your computer It is v ery important that you let the W indows ® XP operating system shut do wn your computer . As it shuts do wn, the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that ev erything is[...]

129 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer . Windows ® XP special features The Wi n d o w s ® XP operating system of fers you sev eral new features and enhancements, including: ❖ Ne w system file protection ❖ A system restore function, a llowing you t[...]

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

131 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersona lizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bringing the world to your desktop W ith the W indo ws ® XP operating system you can set up your desktop with complete W orld W ide W eb integration at a single click. T urning on the W eb content interface The first step to bring acti v e content to your desktop is to[...]

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

133 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersona lizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The My Computer window appears. 2 Select the To o l s menu, then click F older Options . The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample F older Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options. 4 Click A pply , then OK . Personalizing individual windows Just as you can d[...]

134 Exploring Y o ur Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or more cust omizabl e toolba rs at t he top of a windo w . As you browse, the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the windo w and automatically displays the ap propriate toolbar butt ons and menu[...]

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

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

137 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the tele phone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your comp uter) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A bro wser or communica tion[...]

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

139 Exploring Y ou r Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Set up a home or small off ice network ❖ Set up an adv anced connection 5 Click Next and follo w the directions on the screen. The computer connects to the network. Exchanging data with another computer T o transfer a lar ge amount of information between [...]

140 Exploring Y o ur Options Connecting to the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Getting help transferring files 1 Click Start , then Help and Support . The Help and Support window appears. 2 Click the Index button. 3 In the dialog box, typ e direct cable connections . 4 Follo w the online guide instructions. Connecting to the Internet T o connect to [...]

141 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a modem If you’ re using a mode m, you connect the modem to o ne of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports. The def a ult setting for the modem is COM3. If you are ha ving trouble connectin g through the modem, you may need to dete rmine the current C[...]

142 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W orld Wide Web The W orld W ide W eb (or ‘W eb’) is a subset of the Internet — a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a specif ic Internet protocol called Hyperte xt T ransfer Proto[...]

143 Exploring Y ou r Options 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 bro wser 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, type in the W eb address. The W eb address[...]

144 Exploring Y o ur Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Internet ne ws groups A ne ws group is similar to a chat room, but instead of using a dedicated site to co n verse abo ut a specia lized subject with others in real-time, it uses a W eb site as a clearinghouse where all the message s are placed, like a gigantic bullet[...]

145 Exploring Y ou r Options Exploring video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display settings hot key Using the Fn + F5 keys, y ou can set your system’ s display to vie w D VD movies or presen tations on an external d e vice. In this instance, there is an alternativ e way in which you can manually set the display for external vie wing. 1 Right-cl[...]

146 Exploring Y o ur Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . 8 Click OK . Exploring audio features Y ou can use yo ur computer to record sounds usin g an external microphon e. Y ou can play .wa v sound f iles or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, h eadphones or external speakers. Recording sounds[...]

147 Exploring Y ou r Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton and speak no rmally into the microphone. NOTE: Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you ha ve f inished recording, click t he Stop b utton. 5 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 6 T[...]

148 Exploring Y o ur Options Connecting a monitor , ke yboard and mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . Y our new set tings take ef fe ct the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headp[...]

149 Exploring Y ou r Options Changing the display pr operties setting 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the display properties setting 1 Right-click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties . The Display Properties dialog bo x appears. Sample Display Pr operties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab . 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar to ward Les[...]

150 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’ s capabilities and usefulness. Y ou can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer . Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Interna tional Association) standard. Y our computer has two stacked PC Card slo[...]

151 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o insert a PC Card: 1 T urn of f the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . After the Safe to Remove Hardw are message appears, it is safe to remov e the PC Card. 2 Align the card connectors w[...]

152 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping One of the great things abou t PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with anothe r while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping. ” Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at an y time, to a void data loss ne ver remo ve a card whi[...]

153 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 7 WinDVD ™ Wi n DV D ™ is a software program for playing D VDs. This chapter explains how to use this progra m. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power . For systems with a D VD -R OM driv e, you can use W inD VD to play D VDs. WinD VD is [...]

154 WinDVD™ Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Insert a D VD into the driv e. The computer automatically detects the disc in the dri ve an d will prompt you what to do. Sample D VD Drive W indow NOTE: If you wish to have WinDVD run automatically , select Pla y DVD movie using WinDVD, then selec t the Always do the selected action checkbox. This [...]

155 WinDVD™ Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W inD VD video window with the contro l panel Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward through the D VD content. Mov e the slider bar to the left to go backward or mo ve it t o the right to go forward.[...]

156 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the WinDVD control panel The W inD VD con trol panel rese mbles the control panel of a standard home D VD player . TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your comp uter’ s hardware config uration, some of [...]

157 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 From the W inDVD control panel, you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded control s button . The expanded control panel contains se veral advanced features. See “Using W inD VD Advanced Features” on page 160 for an explanation of these features. Using th[...]

158 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Vo l u m e — click and drag the slider up to increase v ol- ume and do wn to decrease vol u me . Shift ↑ (increases) Shift ↓ (decreases) Speed Ring — enables you to control the speed at which the D VD plays. Move the slider upward to play the movie in f ast forward. Mov e[...]

159 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Pre vious Chapter — skip to the pre vious chapter in the movie. PgUp Next Chapter — skip to the next ch apter in the mo vie. PgDn Title Menu — opens the title menu of the inserted DV D . T Mute — click to mute movie sound . Click ag ain to restore movie sound to its origi[...]

160 WinDVD™ Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Maximizing the video window T o close the W inD VD control panel and expand the video windo w to fi ll the screen, click the Maximize b utton. T o display the control panel agai n, double-click anywhere in the video windo w . Using WinDVD Advanced Features TECHNICAL NOTE: The DV[...]

161 WinDVD™ Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W inD VD with e xpanded subpanel Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your comp uter’ s hardware configuration, s ome of the control panel fea tures may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported feat[...]

162 WinDVD™ Using playl ists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a Playlist T o create a new playlist: 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist b utton. See “Using the WinD VD co ntrol panel” on page 156. to locate the playlist button. Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select New Playlist from the menu. The Playlist windo w opens. Sample W inD VD [...]

163 WinDVD™ Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Locate each file (you may sele ct multiple f iles) for your playlist using the directory bro wser . 5 Highlight the files and click Add , then OK to conf irm your selection. 6 After adding all the files you want to include i n the ne w playlist, click Sa ve List . The Sa ve As dialog appe ars. 7[...]

164 WinDVD™ Getting Help 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Open Playlist dialog 3 Locate the playlist you wish to open, then click Open . The Playlist windo w appears. 4 Click Load Li st to open the sa ved playlists. 5 Bro wse to the playlist you w ant to open then click Open and W inD VD displays the playlist. Getting Help Click the Help button to op[...]

165 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 notebook computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems [...]

166 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o close a p rogram that has stopped respo nding in the Wi n d ow s ® XP operating system: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultaneously . 2 The W indows T ask Manager appears. 3 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its na[...]

167 If Something Goes Wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W indows T ask Manage r Shutdown menu, T urn Of f option The compute r shuts do wn. Y our pr ogram perf orms an illegal operation. If you receiv e the mess age, “Y our program has performed an illegal operation, ” you should record the details of the message and consult the softw are manufa ctur[...]

168 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer . Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when yo u turn on the po wer . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adapter and power cable[...]

169 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not wo rking 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no disk ette in the disk ette dri ve. If there is one, remove it and press any ke y to continue. If pressing any ke y does not work, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to restar[...]

170 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Press F8 when your computer starts. The W indows ® Adv anced Options menu displays these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Network ing) ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Loggi ng ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good c[...]

171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 other mistake makes it impossible for your bro wser to locate the site. My bro wser can’t find a site I bookmarked. The W orld W ide W eb is co n stantly changing. A site you bookmarked yesterday may n ot be a v ailable today or its server may be do wn for temporary[...]

172 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Fixing a hardwar e problem or other appropriate link . 4 Choose from specific topi cs and follo w the steps. If there is still a problem, the op erating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is. A plan of action The smooth operat[...]

173 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the W indows ® XP op erating system, a void ing hardware conflicts is easy . Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/ output system) and the opera ting system to automatically assign resources[...]

174 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a wa y to check and change the configuration of a de vice. CAUTION: Changing the default settings usin g Device Manager can cause other conflic ts that make one or more d evices unusable. Device Manager is [...]

175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a w ay to view the properties of a de vice. Properties include the name of the manufacturer , the type of de vice, the dri vers installed, and th e system resources assigned to the de vice. T o check a device’ s pro[...]

176 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Memory card problems Incorrectly connected o r faulty memory mo dules may cause errors that seem to be de vi ce-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 T urn of f the computer via t he Start menu. 2 Remov e the memory module. 3 Reinstall the memory modu[...]

177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the A C power light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is w orking properly by plugging in a lamp or o ther appliance. The A C adapter and power cabl e work corr ectly , b ut the battery will not charge. The battery doesn’ t charge while the compu[...]

178 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on maxi mizing battery po wer , see “Charging the battery” on page 89 . Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happen s, the problem may be related to the keyboard i tself. The keyboard pr oduces unexpected char[...]

179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are using the b uilt-in screen, make sure the di splay priority is not set for an external monitor . T o do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (o nce). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simu ltaneously again to return the display priority [...]

180 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A message tells y ou that ther e is a pr oblem with y our display settings and that the ad apter type is incorrect or the current settings do not w ork with y our hardware. Reduce the size of the color pale tte to one that is supported by the computer’ s in ternal [...]

181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri ve you want to check. The dri ve’ s properties box appears. 3 Click on Properties . 4 Click the To o l s tab. 5 Click the Check now bu tton. The Check Disk box appears (for exampl[...]

182 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A diskette will not go into the exter nal diskette driv e. Y ou may already have a disk ette in the dri ve. Mak e sure the dri ve is empty . Y ou may be insertin g th e disk ette incorrectly . Hold the diskette wit h the hub side faci ng do wn, and insert it so that [...]

183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty . If necessary , wipe it with a clean cloth di pped in water or a neutral cleaner . Replace the disc in the tray . Make sure it is lyi ng flat, label side uppermost. Press the disc do wn until it locks on the spindle. Clos e[...]

184 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 may impact the playback performance of the W inDVD player . WinD VD controls ar e disabled. Controls may be grayed ou t by command s on the D VD. For example, it is common for D VD movie titles to disable fast- forward and re wind during the le gal notices at the beg[...]

185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 for example, b y installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance. Some so ftware changes may also impact playback performance (for example, do wnloading new dri vers from the W eb). Before installing a ne w hardware o r software co mponent on your syste[...]

186 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 WinDVD problems: Content issues Movies exhibit poor perf ormance of “Director's Commentary” or other si milar optional content versions. Some movi es may exhi bit poor performance of these features. In particular , the video portion of the mo vie may become [...]

187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 WinDVD: Error messages This table offers descr iptio ns and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using W inD VD. Err or message and additional information Resolution The disc in the D VD-R OM dri ve is not a v alid disc type. V alid disc types are D VD-[...]

188 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W inD VD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations. The screen size exceeds the allo wable display limit. There are not enough sys- tem resources to play the D VD at the selected setting. Alter the display settings to reduce the resolution or n[...]

189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 There is a problem with the copy protection system within the D VD-R OM dri ve. Playback cannot co n- tinue. The D VD-R O M dri v e failed to authenticate (authorize playback of) the D VD disc. There may be a problem with the D VD- RO M d r iv e . T ry to play another[...]

190 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Permission to play is denied. Please check the Parental Control setting. The Parent al Control set- ting of W inD VD is lo wer than the Parental Control le vel of t he content being played. P layback of th e D VD disc is not authorized. Change the Parental Con- trol [...]

191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound fr om the computer . Adjust the v olume control. If you are using external headphones or speak ers, check that they are securely connected t o your comp uter . The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is feed[...]

192 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other cards must be set up before you c an use them. Use the Wi n d ow s ® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) W izard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft ® documentation for more information, or refer to the do cumentation that came with the PC Card. Some card manufacture[...]

193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary b utton, then click Properti es . The System Propert ies dialog box appe ars. 3 Click the Hardwar e tab . 4 Click the Device Manager button. 5 Double-click the category li sted as PCMCIA adapter . The operating system displa[...]

194 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 T urn of f the computer . 3 Connect the A C adapter and power cable. 4 K eep the computer plugged in for about three hours with the po wer turned of f. The problem may also be caused b y a conflict wi th any additional memory in your system. Removing a malfunctioni[...]

195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou may ha ve connected the prin ter while the computer is on. Disable Standby mode, turn of f the computer , and turn of f the printer . T urn the printer back on , make sure it is on line, then turn the computer back on. T ry prin ting another file. For e x ample, [...]

196 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The modem is on, set up pr operly and still will not transmit or recei ve data. Make sure the lin e has a dial tone. Co nnect a telephone handset to the line to check this. The other system may be b usy or of f line. T ry making a test transmission to someone else. De[...]

197 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Read the user’ s guides. It’ s very di ff icult to provide 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 improv e as you learn about ho w the computer and its software work to[...]

198 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For the number of a T oshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and su spect that the problem is hardware-related, T oshiba of fers a v a riety of resources to help you. 1 Start with accessing T oshi[...]

199 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and produ ct information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Europe www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm Japan http://servicio.toshiba.c[...]

200 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices Au s t r a l i a T oshiba (Australia) Pty . Limited 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Au s t r i a T oshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 W ien, Austria Belgium T oshiba Information Systems Benelux (Belgium)[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s.r .l. V iale Certosa 138, 20156 Milano Italy Jap an T oshiba Corp oration, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, T okyo, 105-8001 Japan Luxembourg T oshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V . Riv ium Boule v ard 41 2909 LK, Capelle a/d[...]

202 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sloveni a Inea d.o.o. Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Sl oveni a Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväe [...]

203 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys t hat, whe n pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the ke y indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. Instant password security Fn + This hot k ey b lanks the display . Without a password The Fn + F1[...]

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

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

206 Hot Keys Disabling or enab ling the T ouchP ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot k ey turns th e numeric o verlay o n and off. Fn + This hot k ey tu rns the scroll lock featu re on and off. For more information, see “Overl[...]

207 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a u ni versal p o wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typica l AC power cable connec tors for various part s of the wor ld. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr o ved Australia AS app[...]

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209 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features de fined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact di[...]

210 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memo ry module DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M digital versatile (or video) di sc read-only memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memory[...]

211 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 PCMCIA Personal Computer Mem ory Card Internatio nal Association RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adap[...]

212 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of power usually supplied to residential and commerci al wall outlets. A C re v erses its direction at regular interv als. Compare direct curr ent (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applicatio ns include word process[...]

213 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 bus — An electrical circuit that co nnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer , such as the video adapter , disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one de vice to another . See also bus speed , fr ontside bus . bus speed — The speed at which the[...]

214 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 color palette — A set of speci f ied colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or devices can w o rk together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or language as anot her . configuration ?[...]

215 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 direct memor y access (DMA) — A dedicated ch annel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory — See folder . disable — T o turn a computer option of f. See also en able . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, designed to be read from and written to by opti[...]

216 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 driver — See device dr iver . DV D — An in di vidual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DV D - RO M . D VD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) — A very high-capacity storage medi um that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM ca n hold as much data as se veral CD-R [...]

217 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 fo rm a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’ s operating sy st em. Form atting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write in formation to the disk or read information from it. frontside bus — The primary pathw a y (b us) between the C PU and the computer’ [...]

218 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 hot key — (1) A feature in which certain keys in combination w ith the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery sav e mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that acti v ates a memo ry resident program. hot swapping — Th e ability to add or remov e de vices from a comput[...]

219 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two tran sparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pa ttern that polarizes the light passing through it. A filter ov er the electrodes pe[...]

220 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 multimedia — A combin atio n of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a co mputer program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI. N network — A collection of computers and associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you[...]

221 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 PC Card — A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of no tebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard di sk dri ve, network adapter , sound card, or SCSI adapter . peripheral — Any de vice, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the c[...]

222 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 rem ovable disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A diskette is one e xample of a remov able disk. res ol ut i on — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, [...]

223 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Standby — A feature of some Windo ws ® operating systems that allows you to turn of f the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. Suspend — A feature of some W indows ® operating systems that allows you to turn of f the co[...]

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225 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Index A A C adapter 40 A C po wer light 28, 40, 43 Accessories programs 110, 124 audio features 146 av oiding injury 32 B battery caring for 95 changing 94 charge not lasting 177 charging 55, 90 conserving power 92 disposal 97 installing 94 light 27, 43, 91 monitoring power 91 not charging 177 removing 95 R TC (real-time[...]

226 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Character Map 117 charging main battery 90 R TC (real-time clock) battery 90 checking device properties 175 cleaning CD or D VDs 75 computer 56 diskettes 66 click 44 closing programs 115 comfort chair 33 lighting 34 work habits 35 commands Hibernate 79 po wering do wn 77 Standby 80 communications programs 76 setting up 7[...]

227 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 system tray 102 taskbar 102, 112 Device Manager 174 checking properties 175 disabling a device 174 dial-up connection 77 Dial-Up Netw orking W izard 77 Digital Subscriber Lin es (DSL) 140, 142 Digital V ersatile Discs 68 DirectSho w 186 DirectX Foundation 186 disk activity light 28 Disk Defragmenter 181 disk dri ve corru[...]

228 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 expansion memory slot 47 cov er 29 external monitor connecting 136, 148 not working 180 external speak ers 148 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 180 fil e s 102 backing up 60, 67 copying to diskette 67 printing 65 saving 59, 64 transferring 139 folders 102 displaying information 135 front panel 27 function keys 61 H hard [...]

229 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 function keys 61 hot keys 206 indicator p anel 28 not working 168, 178 numeric ke ypad overlay 63 ov erlay ke ys 62 unexpected characters 178 W indo ws special ke ys 62 L lights AC p o w e r 28, 40, 43 battery 27, 43, 91 caps lock 28 cursor control mode 28 disk activity 28 diskette acti vity 66 diskette dri ve 28 DV D - [...]

230 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 191 computer stops working 193 eject button 24 errors 194 hot swapping fails 193 inserting 150 modem default 137 not recognized 193 problem solving 191, 192 removing 151 replacing 152 slots 25 using 150 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Internation al Association) 150 Plug and Play 173 ports modem 24 monitor 24 paral[...]

231 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 hardware conflict 17 1, 172 hardware conflict caused b y leg acy de vi ce 173 Help 171 high-pitched noise 191 illegal operation 167 Internet bookmarked site n ot found 171 Internet connection is slo w 170 keyboard not responding 168 keyboard produces unexpected characters 178 missing files /trouble accessing a disk 180 m[...]

232 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 blank 178 doesn’t look normal/flickers 179 Screen Saver tab 12 0 Search Engine 143 secondary button 44 security fitting a computer lock cable 57 instant password 203 lock slot 25 SelectServ 20 setting up A C adapter 40 communications 76 computer 31, 37, 46 date and time 121 printer 52 shortcut creating 116 menu 104 shu[...]

233 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 130, 143 USB (Uni versal S erial Bus) port 23 USB mouse connecting 49 using Hibernate 82 modem 76 PC Cards 150 Standby 84 V video features exploring 144 volume, adjusting alarm 205 W war ran ty SelectServ 20 W eb address 143 W eb browsers 142 W eb content interface 131 We b s i t e s 198 W eb sites,T oshiba 199 windows h[...]

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