Toshiba M60-S811ST manual

PMAD00057010 08/05 Satellite ® M60/M65 Series Use r ’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsite pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 20[...]

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 cau se birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash h ands after handling . Model: Satellite ® M60/M65 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have pu rchased is not designed for any “critical applicatio ns.” “Critical applications” means life s upport systems, medical applicati ons, connections to implanted medi cal devi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applicat ions where pro[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsite a[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corporation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provi de you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasi[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In order to program this information into your fax transmissi on, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disabl e your alarm equipment. If you have [...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 on an interface may consist of any comb ination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. 3 The standard connecting arrangemen t (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack t ype(s): USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA W [...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or en vironments, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uilding or responsible representa tives of the organization. These situatio ns may for example include: ❖ Using the [...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l'interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blind age maximal. Si le m[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA – Federal Communica tions Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the devices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interf erence that may cause undesired operation[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radi o or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA. The correction of interference caused by such u[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Low power radio frequen cy electric machin ery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from indu strial, scientific and medical radio emission electri[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1 100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5 916 Fax: 03-5444-9450 Device Authorization This device obtains th[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BMB-43/44 and AR5BMB5 Mini PCI Wireless network adapters This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. This device works on passive scan [...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.1 1a (5 GHz) T urbo Mode (5 GHz) Deutschland: License required for outdo o r installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow . Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig , aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig.Bitte mit Händler die V orgehensweise abstimmen. France: Restricted frequency b and: only channels 1 to 7 (2[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed ×: forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current ch[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. This device works on passive scan only. A peer -to-p[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshib[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the INPROCOMM IPN2220 Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Bluetooth ® wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a new in novative technology , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and/or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TO SHIBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSH IBA in or der to enable wireless networks over [...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that ap plies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or envir[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of th e FCC rules. Opera tion is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not ca use harmful interference, and • This device must acc ept any interference received, including interference that may cau se un desired operation. Note that any cha[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Low power radio frequen cy electric machin ery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 a void the band of mobile ob ject identification sys tems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1 100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary .) This appliance contains a l aser system and is classifie d as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT . T o use this model properly , read the user’ s guide carefully and keep i t for your future reference. Never attempt t[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA CORPORA TION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMA TION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH REGARD T O THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER 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 FOREGOING .[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computer disposal information This product contains mercury . Disposal o f this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For dispos al, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www .eiae. org .[...]

28 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 37 This guide ...............................................................38 Safety icons ............................................................39 Other icons used ...............................................[...]

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

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Starting a program .................................................. 79 Starting a program from the Start menu ...........80 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer ......................................................81 Starting a program fr om the Run dialog box ............................................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Charging batteries ................................................. 107 Charging the main battery ...............................107 Charging the RTC battery ................................ 108 Monitoring main battery power .............................109 Determining remaining battery power ............. 111 Wh[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet .....................................133 Exploring audio features .......................................134 Recording sounds ........................................... 134 Using external speakers or headphones..........135 Inserting and removing PC Cards ...[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Watching Your Digi tal Movies ............................... 164 Organizing Your Videos ..................................165 Playing Digital Videos ..................................... 165 Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode ...............166 Sorting Videos ................................................ 166 [...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 TOSHIBA Power Saver ..........................................192 SD Memory Card Format ...................................... 194 Mouse utility ........................................................194 TOSHIBA Accessibility .......................................... 195 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility .................[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Modem problems ............................................232 Wireless networking problems .......................233 DVD operating problems .......................................236 Develop good computing habits ...........................239 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP ..................[...]

36 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 ConfigFree Utilities ................................................ 262 Connectivity Doctor ........................................262 Search for Wireless Devices ...........................265 Profile Settings ............................................... 270 ConfigFree SUMMIT ...............................[...]

37 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable, multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany yo u wherever you go. Y ou will find your operating system, Microsoft ® W indows ® XP Media Center Edition, already installed on your computer . Y our opera[...]

38 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configura tion information are designed for a product Series. Y our particular model may not have all the features an d specifi cations listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit T os[...]

39 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the ris k, and icon s highlight these[...]

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

41 Introductio n Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T oshiba's standard limited warranty , extended warranty , and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at www .warranty .toshiba.com . T o stay current on the most rece[...]

42 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably , summarizes how to connect co mponents, and explains what to do the first time you use yo ur notebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Creating a c[...]

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

44 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[...]

45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonge d use. Overheating of a PC Card can resu lt in errors or instability 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 be [...]

46 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 drawing outside air in to the computer . T he cooling fan may be located on the bottom of the computer . T o prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure the [...]

47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 connection. See “Connecting the modem to a telephone line” on page 127 . Setting up your software The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear , may var y according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on yo ur computer , the Setup W iz[...]

48 Getting Started Registering your computer with T oshiba 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once you click the final scre en, your comput er restarts automatically . Registering your computer with T oshiba Product registration is strong ly recommended, and allows T oshiba to send the Cust omer periodic upda tes, announcements, and special offers applicable to[...]

49 Getting Started Adding external devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adding external devices Before adding extern al devices or memory , T oshiba recommends setting up your software. See “Setting up yo ur software” on page 47 . After starting your computer fo r the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “Adding memory” on page 56 [...]

50 Getting Started Connecting to a power 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 and AC ad apter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to ch ar ge the computer ’ s battery . Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Alway[...]

51 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter . Sample connecting the power cor d /cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to cau se birth defects or [...]

52 Getting Started Connecting to a power sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never tamper with the cord/cable or plug; never splice or alter a cord/cable; never bend or twist a cord/cable; never place heavy objects on a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never us[...]

53 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctio ning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC po wer supply . Disconnect the power c ord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See “Changing th e main battery” on pag e 116 for[...]

54 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch t o the right. 2 Lift the display panel. Sample opening the display panel T o avoid damaging the display pa nel, [...]

55 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommo date all possible configura tions for an entire produc t Series. Y our selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or sw[...]

56 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically . When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating sy stem has loaded completely . Adding memor y HINT : T o purchase additional memor y modules, see the ac[...]

57 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on me mory options, check the accessories information that came with your computer , or visit accessories.toshiba.c om . Before adding extern al devices or memory , T oshiba recommends setting up your software. See “Setting up yo ur software” on page 47 . Installing a m[...]

58 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the computer is on, begin at step 1 ; otherwise, skip to step 3 . 1 If the compu ter is on, click St a r t , T urn off computer . The T urn of f computer window appears. 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The operating system turns off the computer . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the compu[...]

59 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver , unscrew the screw that secures the memory module slot cover . Unscr ewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory slot cover . 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later . Static electricity can da[...]

60 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 10 Insert the memory module into the socket on the underside of the com puter . Sample inserting the memory module into the slot Sample location of the memory module slots Memory Slo t A Memory Slot B[...]

61 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 11 Hold the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces th e slot, at a slight angle to the socket. Sample inserting the memory module into the socket 12 Check that the module is in serted completely into the socket and lined u p square ly with the socket clips. Sample align[...]

62 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. The clips on either side of the memory module snap into place when the memory module is properly inserted. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and t[...]

63 Getting Started Adding memory 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the computer and the device. Do not remove the memory mod ule while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In eithe[...]

64 Getting Started Using the T ouchPad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 T urn the computer over and restart it. TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must ha ve at least one memory module installed for th e comput er to work. Checking total memor y W he n y o u a d d or r e m ov e a me m o r y module, y o u c a n ch e c k that the computer has recogniz ed the change. T o[...]

65 Getting Started Using the T ouchPad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Because the T ouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cu rsor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the pref erred dir ection. Once you have positioned your cursor , you can click it into place by either doub[...]

66 Getting Started Using the T ouchPad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad The T ouchPad is enabled by default. T o change the enable/ disable T ouchPad setting: 1 Click St a r t , Cont rol Panel , Printers and Other Hardwar e , and then Mouse . 2 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab. The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab view window appear[...]

67 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T u rning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off yo ur computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully char ge the main battery . W ith[...]

68 Getting Started Using optional external display devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Closing the display panel When you a re finished, s hut the comp uter down and close the display panel to keep dust an d dirt out of the computer . If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ If you have the LCD power-saver feature set[...]

69 Getting Started Using optional external display devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 T urn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5 , or by configuring the Display Properties settings. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an exte rnal display device, you can choose to use the int[...]

70 Getting Started Using an external keyboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture quality fro m your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: T o use one of[...]

71 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a printer Y our prin ter documentation may require you to install the printer software before physica lly connecting the printer to your computer . If you do not install th e software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctly . Read the[...]

72 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your printer Some printers require a specific installati on process. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the follo wing procedure. If your printer does not sup port Plug and Play , follow these steps to set it up for the first tim e. Y o[...]

73 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5- inch diskettes. Sample optional external USB diskette drive T o connect an optional external USB di[...]

74 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning an d moving your computer . For information ab out taking care of your computer ’ s battery , see “Runnin g the computer on b attery power” on page 104 . Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cle aning fluid, [...]

75 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample computer lock cable T o secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the [...]

76 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter gives some co mputing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer ’ s temporary memory until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnec[...]

77 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your files to di sks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the bac kup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off back ing up because it takes time. However , if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you [...]

78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Y our computer ’ s keyboard contains character ke ys, control keys, function keys, and special W indows ® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Sample keyboard Character keys T yping with the character keys is very much like typing on a t[...]

79 Learning the Basics S tarting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of th e keyboard. Sample function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key , function keys m[...]

80 Learning the Basics S tarting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the S tart menu ❖ Use W indows ® Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program from the S tart menu, Explorer and the Run dialog box. Starting a program from the Start menu When you inst[...]

81 Learning the Basics S tarting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from W indows ® Explorer . W indows ® Explorer gives you a view of your computer ’ s contents as a hierarchy or “tree.” Y ou can easily see the co ntent of each d[...]

82 Learning the Basics S tarting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to start W ordPa d: 1 Click St a r t , then Run . The Run dialog box appears. Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box: ❖ For a program in the W i ndows ® NT folder , type just the program name. Othe[...]

83 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Saving your work Before you turn off the comp uter , save your work on the hard disk drive or diskette/CD. This is one of the most important rules of computing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Save your da ta even when you are using the Standby command, in case the main batter y discharges before you re[...]

84 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Choose the drive and folder wh ere you want your file to be stored. 3 T ype a file name, then click Save . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. The W indows ® XP operating sys[...]

85 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows ® XP operating system does not show file exten sions. For information on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows ® XP online help. Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in “Setting [...]

86 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something ha ppens to your computer . Y ou c an back up your files to different types of media such as CDs, DVD[...]

87 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video [...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our DVD-ROM or multi-function drive may look like this: Sample DVD-ROM drive Drive in-use indicator light —Indicates when the drive is in use. Eject button —Press to release the disc tray . Do not pr ess the eject but ton or turn off the co mputer wh ile th[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Media Control Buttons The Media Control buttons above the computer keyboard allow you to reverse to the previous song, skip to the next song, play or pause the CD, or stop the CD. Sample CD Player Media Contr ol button s The pr evious track button retur[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Y our DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is set to play region 1 (No rth America) DVD-ROMs. If you cannot view the DVD because o f a region error , be sure to change the region code in the W indows ® operating system. The drive will allow you to cha[...]

91 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty , clean it as described in “Caring for CD or DVD Discs” on page 94 . 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray , label side up. 7 G[...]

92 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o access the W indows Media Player , you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar . When using Windows Media Player , your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes. T o prevent this from occurring, close Windows [...]

93 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing CDs using Auto-Run If you insert a CD into the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the CD manually . T o do this, follow these steps: 1 Click St a r t and then My Computer . 2 Click t[...]

94 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer on T o remove a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the drive. Do not press the eject button while the in-use in dicator light is glowing. Doing so could dama ge the disc or the drive[...]

95 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprint s on the surface can prevent the DVD-ROM drive or multi- function drive from reading the data properly . ❖ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. ❖ T o clean a disc that is dirty , wipe it with a clea[...]

96 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the T urn off command The following procedures describe how to turn of f the computer when it is running the W i ndows ® XP Media Center Edition operating system. If your computer is not connected to a domain server: 1 Click St a r t , then T urn off co mputer . The T ur[...]

97 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Setup Action tab. 3 Select the following from the drop-down lists. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to T urn Off to have th e computer turn off when you press the po wer button. 4 Click Apply . 5 Click OK . Sample T oshiba Power Saver Pr operties di[...]

98 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts th e computer down completely , but it first saves the current mode of th e computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode do es no t require power to maintain the saved information, the sy stem settings are retained indefinitely[...]

99 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer W indows dialog box with Hibernation option The computer saves the state of the system, including all open programs and files, to th e hard disk and then powers down completely . Configuring your computer for Hibernation T o set up your Hib ernation op[...]

100 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window , then close the Control Panel. Once the computer is configur ed, put the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depen ding on the hibernation options taken.[...]

101 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, includin g all open programs and files 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 [...]

102 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Going into Standby mode more quickly There are three other ways to put the computer into Standby mode: ❖ By pressing the power button ❖ By closing the display panel ❖ By pressing the ho t key combination Fn + F3 This section describes how to s et up your S tandby options[...]

103 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esources 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again from Standby mode Use these instructions to restar t the c omputer when you enter St andby mode by closing th e display panel: ❖ AC power . Open the display panel. ❖ Battery power . Open the display panel and press the power button until the on/off ligh[...]

104 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving ener gy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency . Many [...]

105 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Battery Notice Battery life may vary cons iderably from specifications depending on produ ct model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design o f individual comp [...]

106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 information. It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC batter y does not charge while the computer is turned o ff, even when AC power is attached. The RTC battery charges when the comp uter is powered on[...]

107 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 power the computer . Never leave batteries in th e battery charger for m ore than a week at a time. Doing s o may reduce the potentia l charge of the batter y . Use only battery chargers de signed to work wit[...]

108 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. HINT : Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on batter y power until the batter y discharges completely . Doin[...]

109 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 T o rechar ge the R TC battery , pl ug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours. It is seldom necessar y to charge the RTC batter y because it charges while the computer is on. If the R TC battery is low , the real-time clock [...]

110 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctio ning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC po wer supply . Disconnect the power c ord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See “Changing th e main battery” on pag e [...]

111 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 batter y power . The computer needs this time to check the batter y’ s remaining cap acity and perform its calculations. 1 Click St a r t , [...]

112 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 available for y our computer) ❖ Save your work and turn o f f the computer If you do not manage to do any of t hese things before the main battery completely runs out of power , the computer automatically en[...]

113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi- function drive, diskette driv es, or other optional devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating tim[...]

114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 The TOSHIBA Power Saver P roperties window appears. Sample TO SHIBA Power Saver Pr operties wi ndow 2 Select an appropriate profile for your work environment or create your own custom profile. By changing the options that appe ar in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and [...]

115 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 P ower Profile. T o set the Power Profile: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Profile pop-up window . Sample Power Pr ofile mode pop-up window 2 While continuing to press Fn , press[...]

116 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 bringing the bat tery term inals in contact with another conductive o bject. This could cause serious injur y or fire, and could also damage the batter y pack. Never expose a[...]

117 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 6 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer . Sample r emoving the battery If the batter y is leaking o r its case is cracked , put on protective gloves to handle it, and d iscard it immediately . Always dispo se of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws[...]

118 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 T urn the computer right side up. 4 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the computer” on page 1 16 . 5 Restart the computer . T aking care of your battery The following sections of fer tips on how to take care of your battery [...]

119 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ Charge the b attery only in the comput er or in a battery charger designated as an approved option. ❖ 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. Max[...]

120 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than on e month, remove the battery pack . ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖ If you are not going to use th e compu[...]

121 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a char ge and you will need to replace them. Under certain applicable laws and re gulations, it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash. Please be kind to our shared environment. Chec[...]

122 Chapter 4 Exploring Y o ur 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 pa d for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP operating system. Y ou us e its features to start programs, find documents, set up system componen[...]

123 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer ’ s desktop includes several standard fea tures: icons, Start button, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern. Sample W indows ® XP operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or [...]

124 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recy cle Bin. For more information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows online Help. Internet Explorer — The Microsoft ® browser that p rovides access to the Internet. If you place the cu[...]

125 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 button associated with that program appears on the taskbar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these buttons to quickly switch between the prog[...]

126 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Determining the COM port Y our modem is connected to one of the computer ’ s COM (communications) ports. The de fault setting for the modem is COM3. The following procedure is inte nded to support you if you need to either upgrade your mo dem or reset t[...]

127 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 7 Click OK to clo se the Modem Propert ies dialog box. 8 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can commu nicate using the modem, you need to conn[...]

128 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. For more detailed information regarding your computer ’ s modem, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at accessories.toshiba.c om . Connecting your computer to a [...]

129 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 indows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protoco l (DHCP) server . If the computer is not connected to a network, it may pau se a few minutes as it waits for a reply . T o avoid this [...]

130 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need fo r cables. For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless network ing device documentation or your network administra tor . T o use your wireless com[...]

131 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features 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 int erlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext T [...]

132 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer ’ s modem to a telephone line. For more information on connecting a modem, see “Connecting the modem to a telephone line” on page 127 . 2 Start yo[...]

133 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you have an account with an ISP , you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a W eb site that of fers a place where people with similar interest s and ideas communic[...]

134 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone. Y ou can play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers , headphones, or external speakers. For more information on playing audio CDs, see “[...]

135 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Speak normally int o the microphone. 5 When you have finished reco rding, click the St o p button. The Sound Recorder window di splays the new sound file as a waveform. Y ou can on ly record 60 seconds at a time. 6 T o hear what you just recorded, click t[...]

136 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and r emoving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o play back sound files th rough external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer . 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speaker s into the he adphone jack . The headphone jack re[...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and r emoving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 System tray . After the PC Card is stopped, it is safe to remove. 2 Loc ate th e PC Ca rd sl ot on th e right side of the computer . 3 Insert the PC Card. Sample inserting a PC Car d 4 When the card is almo st all the way into the slot, push firmly , [...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and r emoving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to work with your c omputer . T o set up your PC Card, refer to[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting an Expr essCar d™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting an ExpressCard™ Before you insert an ExpressCar d, refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it. Y ou can only use PC Cards in the bottom slot or ExpressCards in the top slot. Y ou [...]

140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Med ia Adapter Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing an ExpressCard™ Stop the ExpressCard by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray . After the ExpressCard is stopped, it is safe to remove. Pr ess the card until it pops out, and then remove it. Sample r emo ving an Exp[...]

141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Medi a Adapter Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample inserting a memory media car d When insert ing memory medi a, do not touch the metal contacts. Y ou could expose the storage area to static electrici ty , which can destroy dat a. Removing memor y media 1 Right-click the Safely Remove Hardwa[...]

142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the i.LINK ® port The i.LINK ® port on the left side of the computer provides an extremely fast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK ® port also supports isochronous data transfer (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate). This m[...]

143 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 This section introduces you to the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005, a complete multimedia center where you can play your ent ire library of audio, vid eo, and picture media on your comp uter , using either your computer’ s keyboard or mouse. W[...]

144 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Media Center Setup This section shows you how to set up your computer to use the Media Center . There are many dif ferent methods you can use to connect your television and computer which are covered in the fo llowing sections. Connecting to[...]

145 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 S tarting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 T o send the display signal to the TV , press Fn + F5 until the TV icon is highlighted, then release. This step must be taken before launching the Media Center or the InterVideo WinDVD™ Player . Starting the Media Center T o start th[...]

146 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 S tarting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o complete the Media Center Setup, follow the wizard’ s on- screen prompts. For more inform ation, see the Microsoft XP Media Center Edition Help file on your computer: 1 Click the help icon located at the top of each screen. 2 C[...]

147 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 S tarting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click Ye s to allow Media Center to connect directly to the Internet. 7 Click Next . The system displays th e Always on In ternet Connection screen. 8 Click Ye s to verify that your Internet connection is always on. 9 Click Next . The [...]

148 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 S tarting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Media Center Setu p W izar d: Optional Setup scr een 12 Select Optimize how Media Center looks on your display , then click Next . The wizard displays the Display Configuration screen. 13 Click Next . Th e system di splays the[...]

149 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 S tarting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 18 Click Next . The wizard displays t he Optional Setup screen. 19 Select Set up your speakers , and then click Next . The wizard displays the W elcome to Speaker Setup screen. 20 Click Next . The wizard displays the Choose number of Spe[...]

150 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Media Center Y ou can run Me dia Center side by side with other Windows software programs. It is possibl e to browse through your pictures, watch videos, play music, and even record TV while using other Windows programs. Simply resize [...]

151 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When enjoying the Media Center , use the icons on the T itle Bar to return to the Media Center main screen, go back to the previous screen, or to display the Media Center ’ s online help. Sample T itle Bar Icons Use the Medi a Playback co ntro[...]

152 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Media Playback Buttons These buttons on an optional remote control (not shipped with your computer) allow you to play back picture slide shows, music files, playlists, music CDs, DVD movies, home videos, and live TV (so l ong as a TV source [...]

153 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Moves the picture slide show backward to the previous picture ❖ Moves the video backward ❖ Moves live TV pro gram to the beginning o f the 30-minute pause buffer Use St o p to stop selected media from playing. When this is pressed while [...]

154 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Listening to Music The My Music window in the Media Center works with W indows Media ® Player to find and play your music files and CDs. Y ou can use W indows Media Play er to create your music library and then use Media Center to find and [...]

155 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click Ye s . W indows Me dia Player searches for all available audio media and places them in the Media Library . 4 T o add files from a CD to your Media Library , insert the CD, select Copy fr om CD , and then select Copy Music in the toolbar[...]

156 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o add music files that are stored in your My Music or Shared Music folder on your hard drive: 1 Click St a r t on the taskbar , and then click Windows Media Player . 2 Select Search for Media Files from the Lib rary tab’ s To o l s menu.[...]

157 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing Digital Music Files When you first open th e Media Center and open th e My Music window , you may not find any music files listed unless there is a music CD in your CD drive or unless you have already added audio files to your W indows M[...]

158 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding Music Files in My Music After you have added and or ganized files in W indows Media Player Library , you can browse throug h your music files in the My Music window . Y ou can search for music files by album title, artist, playlist, [...]

159 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center 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 lis t, or from the Album, Artist, and Genre lists. Y ou can also play a single so ng from a playlist as follows: 1 Click St a r t , then Media [...]

160 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding and Playing an Album 1 Click St a r t , then Media Center to open the Media Center main window . 2 Select My Music . 3 Select Albums . 4 Use the arrow keys to select an album, and then press OK . Media Center b egins to play the albu[...]

161 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a Playlist A playlist is a customized list of digital music files. Using playlists, you can group various digital music files together and determine the order in which you want the files to play . Y ou can create a playlist that include[...]

162 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 Displaying Y our Pictures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Displaying Y our Pictures Sample Media Center main scr een In My Pictures , you can: ❖ V iew pictures individually or as a slide show ❖ Change transition time and di splay order of the pictures in your slide show ❖ Sort pictures[...]

163 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Displaying Y our Pictur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 After you or ganize your pict ures in the My Pictures folder in W indows Exp lorer , open M edia Center to view your pictures: 1 Click St a r t , then Media Center to open the Media Center main window . 2 Select My Pictures . T he right [...]

164 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 W atching Y our Digital Movies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sorting your Pictures T o or ganize your pictures by date or by name: 1 Click St a r t , then Media Center to open the Media Center main window . 2 Select My Pictures . 3 Select Sort by Date or select Sort by Name . W atching Y o[...]

165 Getting to Know the Windows ® 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 comp uter , W indows ask s you how you want to captu re your video. Y ou can choose from various softwa re programs to capture and then edit your v ideo file. Mos[...]

166 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 W atching Y our Digital Movies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Use the arrow keys to mo ve through and select yo ur video or video folder . 4 Press OK . The selected video plays in full screen mode, or the folder opens displaying a list of video files. Use the mouse to resize the window if[...]

167 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atching a DVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W atching a DVD W atching DVDs in the Media Center allows you to control the playback. If you ele ct to play your DVD in another program, some of the buttons on an opti onal remote control (not shipped with your compu ter) are not supported. Sample[...]

168 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 W atching a DVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Stopping a DVD Movie 1 Press St o p to stop the movie. 2 Use the arrow keys to select an item on the S topped menu, and then press OK . ❖ Select Resume to begin playing the DVD where you left off. ❖ Select Restart to begin playing the DVD a[...]

169 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the Media Center Settings In the Media Center Settings window , you can change settings for watching television, for viewing your pictures and slide shows, and for controll ing sound and the disp lay of all the Media Ce[...]

170 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The General Settings screen includes the following options: ❖ Select S tartup and Window Behavior to change Media Centers startup and window be havior , for example, you can elect to start Media Ce nter when W indows start[...]

171 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing TV Recorder Settings The TV Recorder settings allow you to control your recording priorities and opt ions in Media Center . 1 Click St a r t , then Media Center to open the Media Center main window . 2 Select Settings .[...]

172 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 About Recorded TV Storage Space Settings The space available for recordi ng TV programs depends on your hard disk allocation, dr ive size, and default recording quality selections. Y our comput er requires a certain amount o[...]

173 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Ce nter 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 adm[...]

174 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Use the arrow keys to select an option, and then press OK . Make required changes, if any . 6 Press Back to return to the TV Settings window . Changing Parental Controls for TV Viewing Only the administrator of th e comput[...]

175 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Use the arrow keys to select Block unrated movies , and then press OK . 8 Use the arrow keys to select the + or - area. Press OK to scroll through the movie rating levels. When you find the one you want, use the arrow keys to [...]

176 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select Close Captioning . 5 Use the arrow keys to select the + or - buttons. Press OK to scroll through the choices available. ❖ Captioning : Select CC1 or CC2. ❖ Caption Display : Y ou can select to turn close caption[...]

177 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Mor e Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 More Programs Sample Media Center main scr een Use the options on the More Pr ograms screen, available from the Media Center ’ s main menu , to perform the following tasks: ❖ Select Create CD/DVD to create a CD or DVD. ❖ Select InterV ideo to[...]

178 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cente r Edition 200 5 Online Spotlight 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Mor e Pr ograms main screen Online Spotlight Use the Online Spotlight scr een, available from Media Center ’ s main screen, to purc hase and download music, DVDs, and movies, and read news and sports stories. T ips o n Media Center ar[...]

179 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Getting Help for Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Media Center main Help sc r e en[...]

180 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 to determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. This chapter describes the util ities supplied by T oshiba: ❖ Fn-esse ® [...]

181 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fn-esse ® Desktop shortcuts and T oshib a’ s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs , documents, and folders from within any W indows ® program without using the S tart menu. For more information on creating desktop shortcuts, refer to the operating system do cument ation that[...]

182 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The keys are color-coded as follows: ❖ A vailable keys are dark gray with white letters. ❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyb oard in the selected color . ❖ Unavailable keys are light gray . There are two ways to assign a key to open a progr[...]

183 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected. T o open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any W indows program. Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys T o assign a key to open a program or document, start Fn-esse and[...]

184 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Making a popup assignment 1 Select Popup... to display the Application Explorer dialog box. 2 Select the desired folder . The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the All Programs menu. The rig ht side lists the programs a nd documents in the folder . These are [...]

185 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows yo u to cu stomize a range of computer settings. T o access TOSHIBA Assist, click St a r t , All Pr ograms , TO SHIBA Assist , and then click the resulting To s h i b a Assist selection. The TOSHIBA As[...]

186 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ Connectivity Doct or Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Using a supervisor password ❖ Setting user passwords Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ PC Diagnostic T ool Optimize The f[...]

187 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a super visor password A supervisor password prev en ts other users from changing hardware configuration o ptions. Setting a super visor password If you choose to set a super visor or user password, T oshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location [...]

188 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Click Registered . 5 T ype your password in the S upervisor Password box. 6 Retype your password in the Sup ervisor Password again box. 7 Click OK . Deleting a super visor password T o cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click St a r t[...]

189 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setup. This is useful if more than one person uses the computer . A single user password supports the instant and power -on password functio ns. When setting up the various pass words, keep the following in mind: ❖ The user password can be se t up under the supervisor password. [...]

190 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIBA Assist Secur e window 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered . 5 T ype your password in the Password box. 6 Retype your password in the Password again box. 7 Click OK . Disabling a user password T o cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click St a r [...]

191 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 devices in your computer . Refer to the online he lp documentation within the application for any additional help. T o start this utility: 1 Click St a r t , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utili ties , and click Computer[...]

192 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Power Saver The TOSHIBA Power Saver feature enables you to control your computer ’ s power usage, regardless of the source, an d use the many preset power modes, or create one yourself. T o access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Assist, double-click the Power Management[...]

193 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Profiles This section lists the preset pr ofiles along with the estimated battery life for each mode. The preset profiles are: ❖ Full Power ❖ High Power ❖ Normal ❖ DVD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life Although you can change the p roperties for any of these profiles, th[...]

194 T oshiba Utilities SD Memory Car d Format 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 SD Memor y Card Format This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapter Slot. Sample SD Memory Car d Format scr een Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your T ouchPad or mouse settings. T o access th e Mouse utility through the TOSHIBA Ass[...]

195 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessi bility window The TO SHIBA Accessibility utili ty allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combina tion with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you m[...]

196 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This application allows you to zo om in or out of a specific list of applications (see below). Y ou may select either the All Programs option that enables all of the listed applications or Custom option that allows you to select any one or all of the follo[...]

197 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Button Contr ols 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to customize the TOSHIBA Assist and TOSHIBA Presentation buttons. Those buttons are located just above th e function keys at the top of the keyboard. T o access this utility: 1 Select the OP TIMIZE tab in TOSHIBA Assis[...]

198 T oshiba Utilities CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer scr een This utility , available on TO SHIBA Assist, can slow the speed of your optical drive to make it run more quietly . Y ou can use this utility to make listening to Music CDs more enjoyable. When you[...]

199 T oshiba Utilities Hotkey utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hotkey utility The Hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the Hotkey combination for Standby [ Fn+F3 ] and Hibernation [ Fn+F4 ]. T o activate: 1 From the TOSHIBA Assist screen, click Optimize , and then Hotkey Utility . Y ou can also click St a r t , All [...]

200 T oshiba Utilities TOS HI BA HW Se tu p 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool available th rough W indows. T o access it, click St a r t , Contr ol Panel , Printers and Other Hardware , and then To s h i b a H W S e t u p . Y ou can also access it from the TOSHIBA Assist screen by [...]

201 T oshiba Utilities TOS HI BA HW Se tu p 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ General—Allows you to view current BIOS, h ard disk drive and memory settings. ❖ Password—Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security . ❖ Display—Allows you to chan ge va[...]

202 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch utility TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch is a program that adds features to the T ouchPad. For example, by selecting an icon you can: ❖ Open a do cument ❖ Launch a program ❖ Show a list of windows and switch the active window ❖ Open Internet Ex[...]

203 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the icon is highlight ed in orange and selected, th e function corresponding to the selected icon launches and the TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch window close s. If the icon is highlighted in blue and selected, the function corresp onding to the selected icon launche s and[...]

204 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The type and number of icons you see in the main part of the TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch window are determined by which corner icons you select. TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch is controlle d/adjusted via an icon on the system tray . The ic on will change color when the TOS HIBA[...]

205 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In the Corner Assignment section you can change the icons you see at the four corners of the TOSHIBA T ouch and Launch window using the drop-d own list boxes. The icons are referred to as tables in the TO SHIBA T ouch and Launch Settings dialog box. The T ouchPad setting[...]

206 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 7 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your ne twork administrator or th e manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indows T ask Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close , then click End Ta s k . Closing the failed program[...]

208 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays. The Details button displays in formation t hat the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the [...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens. V erify that the active program acc epts text input . T ry clicking your mouse on an area where you can type text, and try typing again. Y our computer may be in S tandby mode an d have a software o[...]

210 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are running on batte ry power , it is recommended that you do not leave the computer in Stand by mode for long periods of time. T o charge the battery , leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours . For more information[...]

211 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly , you may have to change your system’ s config uration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. T o ope[...]

212 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many factors contribu te to the speed with which you ca n surf the Internet. They include: modem speed , telephone line conditions, time of day (when everyone else is surfing, your access can be [...]

213 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu or by going to pcsupport.toshiba.com . Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using W ind ows ?[...]

214 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A device, such as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to the computer ’ s Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer ’ s me [...]

215 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you install an older (legacy) de vice that the operating system cannot recognize, the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it. As a result, a hardware conflict can occur . Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve har[...]

216 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a device 1 Click St a r t , Contr ol Panel , then click Performance and Maintenance . 2 Click the Administrative T ools icon. 3 Double-click Computer Management , then click Device Manager . 4 Select the specific device from the device category . T o expand[...]

217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar 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 e[...]

218 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove 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 err[...]

219 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer . T urn of f the computer , remove the battery , clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery . See “Removing the ba ttery from the computer” on page 116 . The battery may[...]

220 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 current on the most recent soft ware and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maximizing battery power see “Charging batteries” on page 107 . Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or n[...]

221 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and t heir solutions: The scre en is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. Y ou may have activated the instant pa ssword feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneo[...]

222 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The scre en does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the seco ndary control button, then clicking Properties. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. The Appearance tab o f this dialog box allows you[...]

223 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not work. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 60 0 or higher . Devices that do not support this resolution will on ly work in Internal/External mo[...]

224 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Error -checking Run Error-checking, which analy zes the directories, files and File Allocation T able (F A T) on the disk an d repairs any damage it finds: T o run Error-checking: 1 Click St a r t , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the drive you want to check. [...]

225 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software docu mentation for file recovery procedures. Many software pa ckages automatically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recover lost data using utility software. Consult your network ad ministr[...]

226 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. If using an external DVD-ROM or multi-function drive, make sure the drive’ s cable is prop erly connected to the computer . Make sure the tray that holds the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is close[...]

227 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some discs run correctly but others do not. Check the type of disc you are using. The DVD-ROM drive supports the Digital V ersatile Disc (DVD) formats DVD- ROM, DVD-R (read-only), pl us CD-ROM, CD-R (read- only), and CD-R W (read-only). If the problem is with a data C[...]

228 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 these devices to work togeth er , several sections i n this chapter may apply . Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See “Resolving a hardware conflict” on page 213 . Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the comp[...]

229 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common prob lems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click St a r t . 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Pr operti[...]

230 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails . Follow this procedure before you remove a P C Card: 1 Double-click the PC Card icon on the taskbar . 2 Click Safely remove xxxx , where xxxx is the identifier for your [...]

231 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working power outlet , turned on and r eady (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers will n[...]

232 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem problems This section lists common mo dem problems: The modem will not r eceive or transmit pr operly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter ’ s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the port s[...]

233 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar 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 conc epts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need [...]

234 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a hardwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Check Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the W i-Fi adapter is recogni zed by W indows ® , and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages— these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a la ter t[...]

235 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192.168.1.1 (a default gateway for most wireless routers). ❖ Click St a r t , then click Run... ❖ Enter Cmd and press Enter . ❖ Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter . ❖ [...]

236 If Someth ing Goes Wrong DVD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windows XP wir eless man agement facility does not work. If you are using an external W i-Fi adapter (a PC Card, USB adapter , or other variety), check to see if the adapter comes with its own management utility . If it does, the utility may be disabling the W indows XP [...]

237 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A dirty drive can also cause audi o problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, cons ider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned. 6 V erify that your comput er recognizes your DVD-ROM drive. T o do this: Double-click the My Computer[...]

238 If Someth ing Goes Wrong DVD operating pr oblems 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Next to the words Desktop Area , move the slider to a lower setting, such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. 5 Click OK . DVD titles, games, or applic ations appear distorted. Having Stretch enabled when yo ur video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 80 0 [...]

239 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click and hold the up arrow ne xt to t he list or move the slide to the top. 6 Click None . 7 Click OK . Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently . Y ou can never predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a progra m and lo se unsaved ch[...]

240 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good co mputing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer . Y our ability to solv e problems will improve as you learn about how the compu ter and its so ftware work together . Get familiar with all the user ’ s guides provi ded with your computer , as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices yo[...]

241 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Create a r estore point , and then click Next . 5 In the Restore point description field, enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easi ly understood in the future, such as “Before installing Brand X Accounting app.” Then click Create . 6 W indows creat[...]

242 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good co mputing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP For most of us, by far the mo st valuable component of our computer system is the data we have created with it, and stored on its hard di sk drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessib[...]

243 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Documents and other data files that y ou create as you work are typically stored in the My Documents folder . Y ou may also wish to back up other im portant data files stored elsewhere on your hard disk drive, for example: ❖ E-mail files and settings—for Outlook, Ou[...]

244 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good co mputing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer and other W eb browsers Follow these steps to back up your Favorites for Internet Explorer (ver 5.0 or newer): 1 In Internet Explorer , click File , Import and Export . 2 The Import/Export W izard will appear . Click Next . [...]

245 If Something Goes Wrong 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 insure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printe rs, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanne rs, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft Of fice and Adob [...]

246 If Someth ing Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a Restore Point. 3 Install one i tem of ha rdware or software. 4 Restart W indows. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new proble ms. Make sure that your critical applications (e-ma il, business apps, etc.) are [...]

247 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Detailed system specifications are availa ble at www .ts.toshiba.com by selecting your particular product and model number , clicking GO , and then clicking the Detailed Specs link from the menu on the left, or just refer to the computer documentatio n shipped with yo [...]

248 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W ithin the United Stat es at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United S tates at (949) 85 9-4273 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and prod uct information in[...]

249 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide offices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T oshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www . toshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo V ia Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Japan To s h i b a C o r p o r a t i o n , P C O - I [...]

250 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key , turn sy stem functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute is enabled, no s[...]

251 Hot Keys Passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and activates instant security . Usin g th e pointing device or any key will make the display’ s cont ent reappear , if no password is set for the current user . With a password The Fn + F1 key combinatio[...]

252 Hot Keys Passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 3 If you clicked Choose a screen saver , the Screen Saver tab has already been selected . If it is not selected, click the Scr een Saver tab. 4 Click the On resume, password pr otected check box. 5 Click OK . Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged When the battery is not fu[...]

253 Hot Keys Power usage mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the p ower usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery save modes. Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the T oshiba Power Management utility . For more information, see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page 192 .[...]

254 Hot Keys S tandby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Standby mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Stan dby mode. ❖ A message box displays by default to confirm that the computer is entering Standby mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box. Sample S tandby co nfirmation box ❖ For more information about S tandby mode, please[...]

255 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the co mputer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is en abled (the default) a message box displays by default to confirm the computer is entering Hibernation mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box. Sample Hibernation confirmatio[...]

256 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot key cycles thro ugh the power-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV ❖ TV and built-in display Sample display options wind ow In o[...]

257 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling wir eless devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2 Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Zooming applications in/out Fn + This hot key informs you when the W ireless antenna on-off swit ch is in the off position. (No message appears when the W i-Fi antenna on-of f swit[...]

258 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix show s the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors fo r various parts of the world. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr oved Europe VDA appr oved NEMKO a[...]

259 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connections . ConfigFree also lets you id entify communica tion problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication network s. For m[...]

260 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshib a Computer Getting S tarted 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 270 . ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT—The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with other ConfigFree users fo[...]

261 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting S tarted 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “X.” When you start a search for wireless devices, ConfigFree Launcher displays on your computer desktop. Y ou can then click the appropriate icon on t[...]

262 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshib a Computer ConfigFr ee Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigFr ee Launcher coming back into view ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor l ets you analyze your network connections and fix network-connection p roblems. Using Connectivity Doctor , you can view detailed networ[...]

263 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFr ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Location of wireless comm unication switch (identified with a yellow arrow) ❖ Status of wireless communication switch (on or off) Sample Connectivity Doctor scr een Moving the mouse pointer over a wired or wireless network device icon d isplays inf[...]

264 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshib a Computer ConfigFr ee Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most cases, a screen automatically displays showing you the possible cause and solution for the problem. A triangle containing an exclamation point also appears on the Connectivity Doctor screen and an [...]

265 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFr ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless Devic es utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices currently used in the neighborhood, and displays in formation about them on a virtual map. T o search for wireless devices: 1 Click the [...]

266 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshib a Computer ConfigFr ee Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-Fi devices Creating a new wireless connection This feature is only supporte d on systems running Windows XP SP2. T o add a new wireless connec tion to an Access Point: 1 Open the Search for W ireless Devices option from ConfigFree La[...]

267 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFr ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging a device to the Access Point Sample W ir eless settings scr een 3 Enter the SSID/WEP informat ion and connect to the device. After the Access Point is set up and added to the connection list, the system displays the Connection screen rath[...]

268 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshib a Computer ConfigFr ee Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a detected device wireless connection The following screen shows an example of Bluetooth devices that are detected using the Search for W ireless Devices option. Moving the mouse cursor over a device icon displays information about the device.[...]

269 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFr ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth device icon T o be prompted for the device: 1 Drag and drop the file to the Bluetooth radar icon on the ConfigFree Launcher . Sample dragging the file to the Bluetooth radar icon Or , you can right click on the f[...]

270 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshib a Computer ConfigFr ee Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth Device s option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfe r , conne cting and disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically . Disconnecting from a Bluetooth ® device T o disconne[...]

271 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFr ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 office an d at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environm ents. A profile contains the currently configured network sett ings on the computer , as well as information about any network devices. The followin g settings can be saved (or ?[...]

272 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshib a Computer ConfigFr ee Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click the icon at the botto m of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items , select th e items you want to capture for this profile. 10 If connecting with a wireless network, select the desired Auto Switch Settings . (These o[...]

273 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFr ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of setting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, yo u can check their settings and fine-tune them as necessary . Profile[...]

274 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshib a Computer ConfigFr ee Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ConfigFree SUMMIT The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is a convenient way to share files with other users and to transfer files between your computers at home and at work. This utility is faster and more dependable than sen ding the file s via email. Use thi[...]

275 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFr ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample of users attending SUMMIT meeting (use r icons appear on SUMMIT tab le) Files can be shared with one us er or all users attending the meeting. ❖ T o share a file with one user , drag and drop the file on the user ’ s icon. Only the SUMMIT Host[...]

276 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshib a Computer ConfigFr ee Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o share a file with all users, drag the file to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired. If you are the Host of the summit, and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table, it will automatically be sent to all SUMMIT[...]

277 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFr ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click SUMMIT . Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window . SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher . 3 Select the appropriate user s and in vite them to the SUMMIT meeting. As users join the SUMMIT , their icons appear on the SUMMIT [...]

278 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshib a Computer ConfigFr ee Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature in cludes two options: ❖ T oshiba Wireless Pr ojector . Switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to a T oshiba W ireless Projector ❖ Direct Link T oshiba Device . Launches ConfigFree SUMMIT T oshiba Wi[...]

279 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFr ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . The default connection setting is for Ad hoc mode, therefore, if the setting on the T oshiba Wireless Pro jector is in Infrastructure mode, it will not connect. However , you can change the settings to Infrastructure mode to matc h the setti[...]

280 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshib a Computer ConfigFr ee Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Direct Link T oshiba Device When Access Point is not available, use the Direct Link T oshiba Device feature to connect your computer in ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) mode and use the Summit feature. T o use this feature: 1 Display the ConfigFree menu. 2 Select[...]

281 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the Automatic Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allows the computer to automatically switch profiles the next time it is powered on. This feature is particularly useful if you want your computer to automatically switch from th e network conf[...]

282 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshib a Computer Semi-Automatic Switch Feature 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use the Semi-Automatic Switch feature: 1 Right-click the icon in the system tray . 2 Click Auto Switch . The Auto Switch dialog box appears. 3 Select the Auto Switch (SSID) tab. 4 Select the profile to be auto matically selected when the SSI[...]

283 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G l o 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-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc rewrite[...]

284 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mod ule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DVD digital versatile (or video) disc DVD-ROM digital versatil e (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced cap abilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-on[...]

285 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM 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 fi lm transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource [...]

286 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program . B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic input/o [...]

287 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 byte — A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data. See also bit, gigabyte, kilob yte , megabyte . C cache — A section of v ery fast memory in w hich frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it fr om the comput[...]

288 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 vers a. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, an d printers all require controllers. CPU — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU). CPU cache — A section of very fast m emory residing between the CPU[...]

289 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digita l form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disks. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk. disk drive — The device that reads and wri tes information and programs o[...]

290 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM (digi tal versati le [or video] disc r ead-only me mory) — A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CD- ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. E emulation — A techniq ue in which a device or program imitates another device or program. ena[...]

291 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 format — (verb) T o prepare a blank di sk for use with the computer ’ s operating system. Formatti ng creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it. frontside bus — The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer ’ s main me[...]

292 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 high-density di skette — A 3.5-inch d iskette that holds 1.44 MB of da ta. See also diskette. hot key — (1) A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system op tions or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memor[...]

293 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 liquid crystal display (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparen t electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystall ine pattern that polarizes the light passing through it. A filter over the electrodes permit[...]

294 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 multi-function drive —A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media. multimedia — A combination of two or mo re media, such as sound, animation, and video in a comp uter program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI. N network — A collection of computers an d associated[...]

295 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 peripheral — Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer’ s CPU. pixel — Short for “picture element.” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer . Plug and Play — Generally , refers to the computer ’ s ability to automat[...]

296 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 res ol uti 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). Fo r a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically . res tar t — Syno nymous with reboot.[...]

297 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 system disk — A diskette that contains th e operating system files needed to start the computer . Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk. A system disk is also calle d a “bootable disk” or a “startup disk.” Compare non-system disk. system prompt — The symbol (in MS -DOS ® , generally a drive l[...]

298 Index A AC adapter 50 AC power cord/cable connectors 258 accessories memory 56 Adding external devices 49 adding memory 56 adjusting recording quality 135 Alt keys 78 assign keys Fn-esse 183 audio .wav files 134 audio features 134 Auto-Run 93 B backing up files 77 battery changing 116 charge not lasting 219 charging 53 conserving power 112 disp[...]

299 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 checking device properties 216 click 65 communications network connection 128 system resources 214 compact discs handling 91 inserting 90 removing 94 computer non-system disk or disk error message 210 not accessing disk drives 209 running on battery power 104 setting up 46 , 58 turning off 67 warning resume failure m[...]

300 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer-friendly 42 error messages device driver conflict 213 general hardware problem 213 non-system disk or disk error 210 , 225 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 222 program has performed an illegal operation 207 warning resume failure 209 Error-checking 22 4 Ethernet LAN p[...]

301 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I icon 123 desktop 123 Internet Explorer 124 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 39 Industry Canada requirement 4 installation memory module 57 installing memory modules 56 mouse 70 instant passwords, using 189 Internet bookmarked site not found 212 connecting to 131 features 132 slow connection 212 surfing [...]

302 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 connecting 68 not working 221 mouse installing 70 serial 70 N network 128 accessing 128 networking wireless 128 O opening the di splay panel 54 other documentatio n 40 P password deleting a supervisor 191 disabling a user 190 supervisor set up 187 passwords instant, using 189 setting user 188 PC Card checklist 228 CI[...]

303 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer will not pow er up 208 contacting Toshiba 246 , 24 7 corrupted/damaged data fi les 225 Device Manager 215 disabling a device 216 disk drive is slow 224 display is blank 221 external display not working 223 external monitor 221 faulty memory 217 hardware conflict 213 , 214 high-pitched noise 22 7 illegal oper[...]

304 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 222 secondary button 65 setting up adding memory 56 computer 46 , 58 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 204 setting up a connection 128 settings TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 204 shutting down more quickly 96 sound problem solving 227 sounds recording 134 speakers using external 135 Stand By command 101 Standby 100 Standby mode goi[...]

305 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W warranty limited warranty 41 Web sites 247 Toshiba 248 Wi-Fi wireless networking 128 Windows Explorer 81 Windows Media Player 91 Windows Start menu 80 Windows XP Help and Support 21 2 problem solving 210 Windows XP desktop 122 wireless interoperability 7 wireless networking 128[...]