Toshiba 1905-S301 manual

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 TOSHIBA C6618-0402M1 Satellite ® 1905 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Vi r t u a l Te c h TM http://virtualte ch.toshiba.com ❖ InT ouch ® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Un ited States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 199 in this[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Model: Satellite ® 1905 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk- ReWritable (CD-R W), one of the mo st adv anced storage technologies av ailable. As with an y ne w technology , you must read and follo w all set-u p and usage instr uctions in the app licable user guides a[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ANY CRITICAL APPLICA TIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICA TION, Y OU , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONS IBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These lim its are d[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Contact: T oshiba America Inform ation Syst ems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadi an ICES-00 3. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following infor[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 company will gi ve you notice, in writi ng, to allo w you to make an y changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If any o f your telephone equipment is not operating properly , you should immediately remov e it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the tele[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 aw a re tha t compliance with the abo v e con ditions may not pre v ent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coo rdinated by a representativ e designated b y the s upplier . Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipm ent, or equipment malfunctions, may giv e th[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, lik e other ra dio de vices, emit radio frequenc y electromagnetic en erg y . The leve l of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN de vices ho we ver is far much less than the el ectromagnetic ene r gy emitted by wireless devices like for e xam ple mobile phones. Because Wirel[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'object d'une licence, il doit être utilisé à l 'interieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blidage maximal. Si le matérial (ou son antenne d 'émission) est installé à l ' exterieur[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ra dio or tele vision reception, which can be determined by turning th e equipment of f and on, the user is encouraged to try and corr ect the inte rferenc e b y one or mo re of the following measures: ❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the dist[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 those products for additional information. No other transmitter may be co- located with this de vice e x cept FCC ID# CJ6P A3070WL or CJ6P A3171WL. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW safety instructions The CD-R OM,D VD-R OM, D VD-R OM/CD-R W drives em pl oy a la se r system. T o ensure proper use of this pr oduct, please rea[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Copyright This guide is cop yrighted by T oshiba America Inform ation Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the co pyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prio r written permission of T oshiba. No patent liability is assumed, ho weve r , with respect to the use of the information cont[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T rademarks Satellite, Note worthy , SelectServ , and InT ouch are registered tra demarks, SecureSleep, and Freedom W are are trademarks o f T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. W i nD VD is a tr ademark of InterV ideo, Inc. Microsoft, W indows, DirectX, and Direct Sho w are registere d [...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 23 This guide .............................................................. 23 Safety icons ........................................................... 24 Other icons used .............................................. 25 Other docum[...]

14 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 Chapter 2: Getting Started ....................... ................. 39 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 39 Creating a computer -friendly environment ....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 40 Precautions ...............................................[...]

15 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 T urning off the computer ....................................... 65 Caring for your computer ....................................... 66 Cleaning the computer ..................................... 66 Moving the computer ....................................... 67 Using a computer lock ...........................[...]

16 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive ........................................... 88 Setting up for comm unications .............................. 89 Connecting the modem .................................... 89 Connecting your computer to a network .......... 90 Using the i.LINK ® port .......[...]

17 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 Changing the main battery ................................... 108 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 108 Inserting a charged battery ............................ 110 Safety precautions ......................................... 111 Maximizing battery life ................................... 112 Dispos[...]

18 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 Lesson 13: Using System Restore ....................... 141 Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 142 Windows ® XP Help and Support .................... 142 Using the Windows ® XP tour ......................... 145 Lesson 15: T urning off your computer ................. 146 Chapter 6: Explo[...]

19 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 Exploring video features ...................................... 161 Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television.................................................. 161 Playing DVDs ................................................. 163 Exploring audio features ...................................... 163 [...]

20 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 Customizing WinDVD ........................................... 184 Setting general properties .............................. 185 Setting audio properties ................................. 186 Setting display properties .............................. 188 Customizing the control panel ....................... 189 [...]

21 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems ......................................... 215 Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting ............. 218 Sound system problems ................................ 224 PC Card problems .......................................... 225 Printer problems ..................................[...]

22 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 Appendix B: Power Cable Co nnectors ..................... 243 USA and Canada ............................................ 243 United Kingdom ............................................. 243 Australia ......................................................... 243 Europe ..........................................[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t r oduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful and portable multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accompany you where ver you go. Y ou will find that your Microsoft ® W indo ws ® XP operating system is already installed on your computer . It of fers e xciti[...]

24 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety instru ctions that must be observed in order to av oid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classif ied according to the seriousness of the risk, and the icons h[...]

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

26 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba of fers a full line of service o ptions b uilt around its SelectServ ® warranty programs. F or more information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at T oshiba.com. If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “I f Something Goes Wrong” on page 199 .[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Chapter 1 Finding Y our W ay Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of the exterior features of your notebook comp uter . It serves as a referen ce when you need to locate parts of the computer . Making sure you have ever ything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to[...]

28 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Front with the display closed The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. T o open the display panel, slid e the display latch to the right and raise the panel. Back The security lock slot enables you to attach an optional Port Notew orthy ® comput[...]

29 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The USB (Uni versal Serial Bus) ports enables you to connect USB peripheral s to your computer . DEFINITION: USB is a peripher al expansion standard th at supports a data-transfe r rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals su ch as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. USB peripherals have a[...]

30 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Right side The diskette dri ve allo ws you to use either high-density or double-density 3.5-inch diskettes. i.LINK ® port — The i.LINK ® po rt on the right side of the computer provides v ery fast data transfer rates of u p to 400 meg abits per second (Mbps). Y o u can connect up to[...]

31 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Left side The cooling vents pre vent the computer’ s central processing unit (CPU) from ov erheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed. CAUTION: T o prevent possible overheatin g of the CPU, make sure you do not block the cooling vents . The 3.5 mm headphone ja ck[...]

32 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Front with the display open The power b utton turns the computer on an d of f. The stereo sp eak ers let you hear sounds, such as system alarms associated with your software, and music from D VD-R OMs and audio CDs. The function keys , when used with the Fn ke y , act[...]

33 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 For more information on Primary and Secondary control bu ttons, see “Using the T ouchP ad ® ” on page 53 . The CD/D VD control b uttons allo w you to play audio CDs when the computer is turned of f. Y ou can als o use them to play CDs and D VDs with the computer [...]

34 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Keyboard indicator panel The cursor control mode light glo ws when the cursor control ov erlay is on. When th is light is on, pressing an ov erlay key mov es the cursor in the direction of the arro w printed on the front of the ke y instead of typing the letter printe[...]

35 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 System indicator panel The system indicator l ights are under a t inted panel and are visible only when the feature they represent is either on, or both on and activ e. The AC p o w e r l i g h t glows green when the computer is connected to an external po wer source.[...]

36 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The disc/disk acti vity light flashes green when the diskette driv e, the DVD-R OM or th e DVD-R OM/CD-R W driv e is being accessed. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so could damage the media in use and result in loss of data. CD/D[...]

37 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The pr evious track b utton returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc. The next track b u tton causes the disc player to skip to the follo wing track on the disc. NOTE: If you have set a password for logging onto your system, your computer starts up and you need to log o[...]

38 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The expansion memory an d optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI slot cover protects the slots where yo u insert additional memory . See “Installing additional memo ry (optional)” on page 55 for detailed information. It is al so the slot where an optional W i-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networkin[...]

39 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your n otebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating[...]

40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Equipment that ge nera tes a st rong electromagnetic f ield, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change, such as air conditioner vents or heat[...]

41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ If you are using an e xternal monitor , the top of the display should b e no higher than e ye leve l. ❖ If you use a paper holder , set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer , maintain go od posture with your bod[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lo wer curv e of your spine. If necessary , use a cushio n to pro vide extra back support. Lo wer-back-support cushions are a v ailable at man y of fice supply store s . ❖ Sit with your back straight so that your knees, h[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 W ork habits The key to a voiding discomfort or inju ry from strain is to v ary your acti vities. If possible, schedule a v ariety of tasks into your working day . Findin g ways to brea k up the routine can reduce stress and impro ve yo ur ef ficiency . ❖ T ake frequent breaks t[...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Some PC Cards can become ho t wi th prolonged use. If two cards are install ed, both can become hot e ven if only one is being use d. Ov erheating of a PC Card ca n result in errors or instability in its operation. Be careful when you remov e a PC Card that has been used for a[...]

45 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Setting up your computer Y our computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. T o use external po wer or to ch arge the battery , attach the A C adapter . See “Connecting the A C ad apter” on page 48 . Setting up your soft[...]

46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 5 Click Ye s to register , or No to e xit the process. NOTE: If you click No , you may register with T os hiba by clicking the Register with T osh iba icon on the desktop. 6 Enter your personal inform ation in the re gistration window . 7 Enter your name and click Finish to complet[...]

47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, T oshib a recommends setting up your software f irst. See “Setting up your software” on page 45 . Before starting to use your comp uter , you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “Installing additional memory[...]

48 Getting Started Connecting the A C adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Connecting the AC adapter The A C adapter enables you to po wer the computer from an A C outlet and to charge the computer’ s batteries. The A C po wer light on the computer glows when the de vic e is plugged in. P ower cable and A C adapter T o connect A C power to the compute[...]

49 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cable to a li ve electrical outlet. The A C power and battery lights glo w . DANGER: Damaged power cab les can cause fire or electric shock. Never modify , forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat to th[...]

50 Getting Started Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Charging the batter y Before you can use the battery to po wer the computer , you must charge it. Connect the co mputer to a li ve po wer outlet using the A C adapter and po wer cab le. The on/of f light glo ws green and the battery light glo w s amber to show that it is charging. Onc[...]

51 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel . Opening the display pa nel CAUTION: T o avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily . Never [...]

52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Pr essing the power button NOTE: When you turn on the comp uter for the first time, don’t turn off the power again until the operating sy stem has loaded completely . The A C power lig ht glo ws when the computer i s connected to an external po wer source. The batte[...]

53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using the T ouchPad ® The T ouchP ad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti ve to touch and enables you to mov e the cursor with the stro k e of a f inger . Simply mov e your finger on the T ouchPad in the direction you’ d lik[...]

54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 left one and corresponds to the left mouse b utton. T o double- click, press the primary butto n twice in rapid succession. The function of the secondary button depends on the prog ram you are using. It usually correspo nd s to th e right mouse button. Check your prog[...]

55 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Setting up other devices Installing additional memory (optional) Y our computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applicati ons. Y ou may want to increase the computer’ s memory if you use complex software or proces s large amounts of data. Y our computer[...]

56 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 5 Close the display p anel and turn the computer upside do wn to locate the expansion memory slot co ver to the empty memory slot. Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriver , unscrew the four scre ws that secure the mem ory slo t cove r , and the n remov e[...]

57 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 CAUTION: Static electricity ca n damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up . T o avoid damaging the memor y module, be carefu l not to touch its gold connector bar (on the side yo[...]

58 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 11 Replace the memory slot cov er . 12 Replace the scre ws and tight en them. 13 Replace the battery . 14 T urn the computer ove r and reconnect any cables you remov ed. 15 T o verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start , then click Contr ol Panel. ?[...]

59 Getting Started Connecting a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Connecting a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse inst ead of the T ouchP ad, the computer’ s built-in pointing de vice. Y our computer can accommodate on ly a US B-compatible mouse. T o connect a mouse, plug the mouse cable into one of the computer’ s USB ports. Using an external keyb[...]

60 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 CAUTION: Y o ur printer documentation may require you to install the printer software before physically connectin g the printer to your computer . If you do not in stall the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not functio n correctly . CAUTION: Never co[...]

61 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Setting up a printer If you started your co mputer with a printer connected an d turned on, it may ha ve been dete cted automatically . If this is not the case, then you must inst all the printer dri ver for the model of printer that is conn ected to your computer . Y ou install the pr[...]

62 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample Add Printer W izard 5 Follo w the instructions. HINT : If you ar e using more than one printer , make sure the printer name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference between other printers. Connecting a USB printer T o achie ve the connection, you need a suitable USB[...]

63 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Connecting a parallel printer T o achie ve the connection, you need a suitable cable, which may come with your pr inter . Otherwise, you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. NOTE: Foll ow the manu facturer’ s instructions for connecting a parallel printer[...]

64 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 This hot ke y cycles through the settings i n the follo wing order: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and e xternal monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and e xternal video device simultaneously ❖ Other extern[...]

65 Getting Started T urning of f the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Display limitations The quality of the display is lim ited to the capabilities of the external video de vice. ❖ If the external video de vice, such as an SVGA monitor , is capable of displaying at a maxi mum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resol utio[...]

66 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 hard disk, diskette dri ve, D VD-ROM or D VD-ROM/CD- RW d r i v e . For more information, see “Po wering do wn th e computer” on page 91 . Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and mo ving your computer , and explains ho w to fit an antitheft lock. F or [...]

67 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , ev en across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the dri ve-in-use lights stop glo wing) and all ex ternal peripheral cables are disconnected. CAUTION: Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (whe[...]

68 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot located on the left side of th e computer , then rotate the ke y a quarter turn and remo ve it. The computer is no w securely locked to deter theft. Locking the computer[...]

69 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Chapter 3 Learning t he Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sa ve it to the disk. Y ou will lose all unsa ved work, if, for e xample, a system[...]

70 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Back up your files to diskettes (or other remov able storage media) on a re gular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha v e a separate backup cop y . ❖ Use Disk [...]

71 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a type writer , except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space chara cter instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The [...]

72 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Windows ® special keys W indows ® spec ial keys The keyboard provides two ke ys that ha v e special functions in the operating system: ❖ The W indows ® logo k ey opens the St art menu. ❖ The Application k ey has the same function as the secondary (or right mouse) control b u[...]

73 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using the numeric keypad overlay T o turn on th e numeric k eypa d ov erlay , press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light o n the k eyboard indicator panel glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on. Y ou can still use the ov erlay keys to type alphabetic characters while [...]

74 Learning the Basics Emulating a full-size ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T o turn of f the cursor control overlay , hold do wn the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor co ntrol mode light on th e ke yboard indicator panel g oes out. Emulating a full-size keyboard Although the co mputer’ s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full[...]

75 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Many programs of fer a feature that sa ves documents at regular interv als, such as ev ery 15 minutes. Check your programs’ documentati on to see whether the y ha ve an automatic sav e feature. To s a v e : ❖ A f ile you are updating, open the program’ s File menu and click Sa [...]

76 Learning the Basics Using disk ettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample Print dialog box 3 Click Print to print. Using diskettes The 3.5-inch e xternal disk ette dri ve lets you use high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and storage. Sample e xternal diskette drive Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arro w o[...]

77 Learning the Basics Using diskettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T o release a diskette from the internal dri ve slot, push the eject button. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Do ing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive. T o access your diskette contents: 1 Click Start , t[...]

78 Learning the Basics Backing up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual f ile s to a diskette or copying ent ire sections of you r hard disk to another de vice, such as a tape dri ve. Copying to a diskette 1 Insert a diskette into the internal disk ette dri ve. 2 Click Start . The S[...]

79 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Playing a CD or DVD Y our computer has a D VD-R OM or D VD-R OM/CD-R W driv e th at can read both D VD -ROM and CD-R OM discs. Digital versatile discs (D VDs) provide a signif icant increase in data storage and suppo rt features that are not a v ailable on any other video platform.[...]

80 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Components DV D - RO M o r DV D - RO M / C D - RW d r i v e Use the eject b utton to release the disc tray . This bu tton requires po wer to operate. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the activity light is glowing. Doi ng so could damage the disc [...]

81 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 CD/DVD control buttons The control b uttons on the front edge of the computer enable you to play audio CDs when the computer is of f. Y ou can also use them to play CDs and D VDs when the computer is on. CD/D VD contr ol b uttons in fr ont of the computer The mode b utton switches [...]

82 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Y ou can eject a disc by pressing the stop/eject b utton twice. Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem i s turned on. CD/DVD control and digital audio control The follo wing chart describes CD/D VD control and digital audio mode. CD [...]

83 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 CAUTION: Do not install or re move a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is on. Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio CD or a DVD, turn the volume down. Playi ng the disc at maximum volume could da mage your ears. T o turn the volume down, use the volume control[...]

84 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust. CAUTION: Handle discs carefully . Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly , you could lose data. 4 Carefully place the disc in th e emp[...]

85 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 5 Gently press the center of th e disc onto the spindle until it locks into place. P ositioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION: Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle. If you position the disc incorrectly , it can jam the disc tray . 6 Close the disc tray by pres[...]

86 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T o remov e a compact disc w ith the computer turned of f: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened pap er clip, into the manual eject hole. 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open, remo ve the disc, and place it in its protecti ve co ver . 3 Gently push the tr a[...]

87 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample W indows Media TM Player scr een The W indo ws Media TM Player control pa nel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play /Pause b utton on the CD Player control panel. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop but ton. Playing [...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or D VD-R OM/CD-RW multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Caring for CDs and DVDs ❖ Store your discs in thei r original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Ne ver be nd a disc or place hea vy objects on top of it. ❖ Hold a disc by its outsid e edge. Fingerprints o n [...]

89 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Setting up for communications T o communicate across the te lephone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ The computer’ s modem ❖ A telephone line ❖ A communications prog ram T o connect to the Interne t, you nee d a W eb bro wser , such as Microsoft ® Interne[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using the i.LINK® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Connecting the internal modem 2 Plug the other end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard v oice-grade telephone line. Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a network locally or remotely . ❖ Locally , using the built-[...]

91 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 [Mbps]). Y ou can connect up to 63 external de vices to the i.LINK ® port. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK ® port also supports isochronous data—the deliv ery of data at a guaranteed rate. This makes it ideal for de vices that transf er high le vels of data in real[...]

92 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Hibernation command Hibernation mo de shuts the comp uter down completely , but it first sa ves the current state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode do es n o t require po wer to maintain the sa ve d information, the sy stem settings are retained indefi[...]

93 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off Computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery po wer . A fu lly charged battery will last up to eight hours in Standb y mode. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby com mand and the battery discharges fully , your inform ation will be lost. Be sure to save your w[...]

94 Learning the Basics Using T urn Of f Computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ No po wer is used while the computer is shut do wn. This is the most ef ficient mode if you will be a way from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from T urn Of f or Shut do wn uses the most time and battery po wer . When starting up again, the sy stem does [...]

95 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off Computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 3 Click the T oshiba P ower Management icon. 4 Select the Advanced tab . The follo wing screen appears. Sample System power mode settings 5 Select Pow er Of f for the op tions you want. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Shutdo wn to ha ve the computer shut d[...]

96 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 7 Close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about the Po wer Saver utility , see “Power Management” on page 172 . Starting again after T u rn Off T o start the computer up again, press and hold the po wer button until t he on/of f light changes to green. Using Hibernatio[...]

97 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Configuring your computer for Hibernation: 1 Open the Start menu, then click Contr ol Panel. 2 Click the Perf ormance and Maintenance icon, and then click the T o shiba P ower Management icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab . 4 Select Hiber nation for the options you want. When I press the [...]

98 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using Standby The Standb y command puts the comput er into a po wer- sav ing mode. Standb y holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer , you can contin u e w orking from where you left o f f. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While[...]

99 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 NOTE: If you hold down the shift key , Stand By becomes Hibernate in the T urn Off Compute r dialog box. T o enter hibernation mode, you must hold down the shift key while you select Hib ernate. The computer sa ves the status of all op en programs and f iles to memory , turns off the disp[...]

100 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esou r ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 6 Close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about the Po wer Saver utility , see “Power Management” on page 172 . Starting again from Standby mode T o start up the computer from Standb y mode, press the power button until t he on/of f light changes to gr[...]

101 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer standby mode when it is not being used, thereb y conservi ng ener g y an d sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance[...]

102 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Battery Notice T o ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery po wer at least once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to “Maximizing battery life” on page 112 . If the computer is continuou[...]

103 Mobile Computing Char ging b atteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ If a battery is leaking or dama ged, replace it immediately . Use protecti ve glov es when handling a damaged battery . T o replace the main battery , us e an identical battery , which you can purchase from T os hib a’ s W eb site at toshibaaccessories.com . NOTE: For optimum D[...]

104 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The battery may not start char ging immediately if: ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold. T o ensure that the battery ch arges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 de grees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost complet[...]

105 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Monitoring batter y power The battery light indicates the main battery’ s current charge. It: ❖ Glo ws amber while the battery is being char ged. ❖ Glo ws green when the ba ttery is fully char ged. ❖ Is not lit when the computer is not connected to an external po wer sour[...]

106 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Conser ving battery power Ho w long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ Ho w the computer is configured ❖ Ho w much you use the display panel in stead of an external monitor ❖ Ho w much you use the hard di[...]

107 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 you turn on the po wer ag ain, you can continue where you left off. The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of po wer . If you hav e Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and fil[...]

108 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Changing the main batter y When your battery p o wer is running lo w , you ha ve two options: connect the computer to an A C po wer source or install a charged battery . NOTE: If your battery discharges fu lly , your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work often. CAU[...]

109 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sliding the battery r elease latch 5 Carefully slide the battery rele ase latch tow ard the center of the computer . Sliding the battery out 6 While holding the battery release latch to ward the unlocked position, use the adjacent half-o v al f inger slot nearby to gently pull t[...]

110 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Inserting a charged battery 1 W ipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 W ith the battery release latc h pulled tow ard the unlocked position, insert the battery from the back end f irst at a slight angle so that end fit[...]

111 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Safety precautions ❖ T urn of f the computer’ s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power sock et, if the battery pack pro du ces an odor , overheats or changes color or shape while it is bei ng used or char ged. Carefully remov e the ba tte ry pack from[...]

112 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Maximizing battery life T o maximize the life of your battery pack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a po wer source and operate it on battery po wer until the battery pack fully dischar ges. Before doing so, follo w the steps below: 1 T urn of f the compu[...]

113 Mobile Computing Disposing of used ba tteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Store spare battery pack s in a cool d ry place ou t of direct sunlight. Disposing of used batteries safely Y ou can recharge a battery many times. When the battery needs replacing, the battery lig ht flashes amber shortly after you ha ve fully rechar ged the batte[...]

114 Mobile Computing T r aveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 39 , also appl y while tra velling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve yo ur computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust. ❖ Always trav el with the computer in a carry[...]

115 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indows ® XP operating system by guidi ng you through a fe w basic tasks. Whether you ha ve used a W indows ® op erating syst em or not, the skill and confi dence you will gain from this chapter wil l more than of fset the shor t [...]

116 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Explori ng the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 f ind documents, set up system components, an d perform most other computing tasks. HINT : The illustrated examples in this guide may appea r slightly different from the screens displaye d by your system. However , th e differences are n[...]

117 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that can be quickly acti vated by double-clicking the icon. Y ou can create a ne w desktop ic on for an y folder , file, or program by draggi ng the element’ s icon from its location i[...]

118 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Explori ng the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Search for files ❖ Access W i ndows ® Help and Support ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system acti vity and turn of f the computer For more information on starting p rograms, see “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 127 . T askb[...]

119 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouc hP ad and contr ol b uttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 the files and folders reside in your co mp uter on a storage device , such as a disk dri ve. Y ou can think of your computer storage system in terms of off ice equipment. Y ou ha ve a file cabinet (de vice), t[...]

120 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using th e T ouchP ad and control b uttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 NOTE: In this guide, th e term “click” refers to the primary button, which is usually the left one. Instru ctions requiring the secondar y button specifically mention that bu tton. Fo r example, “click [...]

121 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouc hP ad and contr ol b uttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample My Computer wind ow o pen 6 No w click the Close b utton in the upper -right corner of this windo w . The My Computer windo w is closed. 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen [...]

122 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using th e T ouchP ad and control b uttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample desktop with th e taskbar on the right HINT : Y ou can move the taskbar to any of the desktop’ s four edges. 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop. If you can?[...]

123 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about th e Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Y ou can also lock and unlock the taskbar by using the T askbar and Start Menu Pr operties windo w . T o access the w indo w: 1 Right-click the taskbar , then select Properties . The T askbar and Start Menu Properties wi nd o w appea[...]

124 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample My Computer wind ow Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you ho w to create a te xt file without ha ving to f irst open a program. 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary b [...]

125 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample Notepad window Notice that when the docume nt opens, th ere is a ne w button on the taskbar that reads Ne w Doc.txt- Notepad (the name may be too long to f it into the taskbar space but, if you point to the na me, the complete nam[...]

126 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is anal ogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet. In this case, a disk drive in the computer is the file ca[...]

127 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 7 Close the windo w by clicking its Close butt on and continue with the next lesson to learn ho w to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually , you will kno w wh ich program you w ant to use for a particular task. This lesson teache[...]

128 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starti ng pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T o use W ind o ws Explore r to launch programs: 1 Click Start , then point to All Pr ograms . 2 Click Accessories . 3 Click Windo ws Explorer . The operating system open s W indows ® Explorer , which provides access to all your computer?[...]

129 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hidin g windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you hav e followed the lessons in this chapter , you no w hav e a screen with se veral program windo ws open. Y ou can organize these windo ws by resizing and [...]

130 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using the taskbar If you ha ve application windo ws open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by clicking and dragging the program’ s button on the taskbar . Y ou ha ve these options: ❖ Mov e windows ❖ Size [...]

131 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hidin g windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The P aint windo w expands to f ill the screen, hiding e v erything except the taskbar . Notice that the Maximize button has changed. It is no w called the Restore b utton. HINT : Maximizing a program is a good way t[...]

132 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closi ng pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 No w that the windo ws are side by side, you can see ho w you could refer to one windo w while w orking in the other . Resizing and mo ving windo ws allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs. Ex periment with dif ferent sizes a[...]

133 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your de sktop, you can open programs or files with the click of a b utton. Y ou will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently . This lesson explains ho w to[...]

134 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The operating system displa ys th e ne w shortc ut on your desktop. Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’ t know the name and location of the program file. 1 Click Start , then click Sear ch . Sample Searc[...]

135 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample Searc h Results d i alog box HINT : Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 2 Click All files and folders . 3 Ty p e char in the text box labeled: In all or part of the f ile name. 4 Click Search . The operating sys[...]

136 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 6 In the shortcut menu, click Cr eate Shortcut(s) Here . NOTE: Shortcut icons can be recognized by an arrow in th e lower left corner . Deleting or changing the shortcut icons will not affect the program to which they refer . Clicki[...]

137 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button. The operating system displa ys the desktop shortcut menu. 2 Click Properties . The operating system open s th e Display Properties dialog box. Sampl[...]

138 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the da te and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The operating system retu rns you to the desktop. Y ou can vie w any ob ject’ s properties by clicking the ob ject with the secondary b utton, then choosing Pr operties fr om the shortcut menu that appears. The nex t lesson explai[...]

139 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample Date and T ime Pr operties dialog box HINT : T o open the Date and T ime Properties dialog box more quickly , either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondar y button, then click Adj ust Date/T ime , or d[...]

140 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The icon disappears, but, with the operating system, it is not really gone. It is merely set aside in the Rec ycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later . 2 Repeat step 1 for an y other icons you created during this[...]

141 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 documents, and some times ev en programs. Still, the process is the same. Just drag an obj ect’ s icon to the Recycle Bin. If you change your min d an d want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin, select the object with the se[...]

142 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample System Restor e welcome screen The W indows ® XP operating syst em guides you throug h the process of storing your system se ttings for future use. It also guides you through restori ng your system to the selected d ate or [...]

143 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 2 If you do not see the inde x, click index . Help and Support displays the Ind ex. Sample Help and Support In de x The left side of the screen contains the inde x. The text box above the inde x, where the cursor is flashing, lets yo[...]

144 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample help wind o w for drawings Notice that under the cate gory drawing s, there is a subcategory: creating using Paint . 4 Highlight creating using Paint, then click Display . Help opens a topic screen that, in the windo w’ s [...]

145 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using the Windows ® XP tour Whether you are n e w to computers or yo u ha ve some experience, the W indows ® XP tour is a good w ay to start. T o start the tour: 1 Click Start , then click T our Windows XP The W indows ® XP T o ur[...]

146 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: T urning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Lesson 15: T urning off your computer It is v ery important that you let the operating system turn of f your computer . As it shuts do wn, the op erating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that e verything is in place the[...]

147 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Chapter 6 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer . Windows ® XP special features The Wi n d o w s ® XP operating syst em of fers you sev eral ne w features and enhancements, including: ❖ Ne w system file protection ❖ A system restore function, a llowing y[...]

148 Exploring Y o ur Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Personalizing your desktop Y our desktop is your virtual wo rkspace. This section e xplains ho w to customize its features for the way you like to work. Y ou can customize the follo wing aspects of th e desktop: ❖ T askbar — which resources to display for quick acc[...]

149 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersona lizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you vie w your desktop and bro wse the files and fold ers on your local computer or netw ork f ile serv er . Y ou can make it so that: ❖ Items that normally require a double-cl[...]

150 Exploring Y o ur Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample W eb-style option 3 Click the preferred options. 4 Click A pply , click OK . Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a W eb page on you r deskto p, yo u can also display a W eb page in an indi vidual window . If you subscribe to the W eb page, i[...]

151 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersona lizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or more cust omizabl e toolba rs at t he top of a windo w . As you browse, the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the windo w and automatically displays the ap propriate toolbar butt ons and m[...]

152 Exploring Y o ur Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The elemen ts you can ad d to the top of t he windo w are: Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 On the V iew menu, point to T o olba rs, then click the name of the toolbar you w ant to display . The[...]

153 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersona lizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 2 Double-click the folder you want to open. 3 In the To o l s menu, select F older Options. The Folders Options box appears. 4 In the T asks section, click the b utton for Show common tasks in f olders . 5 Click Ap pl y , then OK . Helpful information on ho w to use t[...]

154 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor , external full-size ke yboard, an external mouse and an e xternal diskette dri ve, you can work with yo ur n otebook as if it were a standard off ice c omputer . An external monitor connect s t[...]

155 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The Control P anel appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hard war e . 3 Click Phone and Modem Opti ons . The Phone and Modem Options windo w appears. 4 Click the Modems tab . A location box appe ars. 5 In the Attached to field, the COM port is specif ied. 6 Y our [...]

156 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the mo de m, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade telephone line . See “Connecting the modem” on page 89 . TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using the telephone line at home, disable Call W aiting[...]

157 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Setting up a wireless connection For information on ho w to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking de vice documentation. Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray The follo wing information a pplies to systems with the optio[...]

158 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Host 8 Follo w the on-screen instructions. An over view of using the Internet The follo wing sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ T h e Wo r l d W i d e We b ❖ Inte[...]

159 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 to a particular network address an d send and recei ve information. Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, man y people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the[...]

160 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb bro wser displays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W eb site home page. T o visit a desired W eb site, type in the W eb address. The W eb addre[...]

161 Exploring Y ou r Options Exploring video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 clearinghouse where all the message s are placed, lik e a gigantic bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many W eb sites of fer p roduc ts and services for sale. Uploading and downloading files from the Internet T ransferring files from one comp uter to another is termed u[...]

162 Exploring Y o ur Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 1 Connect the S-video cable to your tele vision. NOTE: Video cables are not included with your computer . T o connect a device to the S-video jack, you’ll need to purchase the appropriate cable. 2 Change the display properties setting to 800 x 600: ❖ Right-click any[...]

163 Exploring Y ou r Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Playing DVDs 1 Open the D VD-R OM or D VD-R OM/CD-R W tray . 2 Place the D VD in the D VD-R OM or D VD-R OM/CD-R W driv e. 3 Launch W inD VD TM and pre ss the Play b utton. Sample W inD VD contr ol panel For more information about using W inD VD, see “W inD VD” on p[...]

164 Exploring Y o ur Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 to the microphone jack and using the Soun d Recorder feature in the operating system. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) fi le is the format for storing sound in files. Using a microphone Attaching a micr opho ne 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer[...]

165 Exploring Y ou r Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 3 Click the Record b utton and speak no rmally into the microphone. NOTE: Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you ha ve f inished recording, click t he Stop b utton. 5 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 6 T o sa ve the f ile, select S[...]

166 Exploring Y o ur Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer . T o play back sound fi les th rough external speak ers or headphones: 1 Locate the headph one jack on the left [...]

167 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’ s capabilities and usefulness. Y ou can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer . Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Interna tional Association) standard. Y our computer has two stacked PC Card s[...]

168 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Car d 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping , sa ve your data and turn off the co mputer before inserting the PC Card. For more i nformation, see “Hot swapping” on page 170 . 2 Hold the PC Card with the a rro w or main label side up [...]

169 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Removing PC Cards 1 Click the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the taskbar . 2 Click Safely remove xxxx , wher e xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. The operating system advise s yo u that you may safely remov e the card. Ejecting a PC Car d 3 Remov e the PC Card and store it [...]

170 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Hot swapping One of the great things abou t PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with anothe r while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping.” Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at an y time, to a void data loss ne ver remo ve a card wh[...]

171 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Chapter 7 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral ut ilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change def ault options. These utilities are described in this chapter: ?[...]

172 T oshiba Utilities P ower Management 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Power Management The Po wer Management feature enables you to control your computer’ s po wer usage, regardle ss of the source, and use the many preset po wer modes, or define your own. T o access the T oshiba Po wer Management Utility . 1 Click Start , then click Contr o l Panel . [...]

173 T oshiba Utilities P ower Management 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Y ou may choose a po wer-sa ving management strate gy to best suit your computing n eeds. If you are ru nning on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources, you may e xperience longer w ork sessions by enabling the Normal or Long Life settin[...]

174 T oshiba Utilities P ower Management 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Battery mode tab This section lists the preset modes along with the estimated battery life for ea ch mode. Th e preset mode s are: ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ Full Po wer ❖ User Defined Although you can change the p roperties for an y of these modes, this is not recommended.[...]

175 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 8 WinDVD W inD VD is a software program for playing back V ideoCDs and D VDs. This chapter e xplains ho w to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power . For systems with a D VD -R O M or D V D-R OM/CD-R W multifunction d[...]

176 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 WARNI NG: Before playing a DVD, turn down the volume. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage yo ur ears. See “Using the control panel playback button s” on page 179 to locate the volume control buttons. Fit the D VD-R OM or D VD-R OM/CD-R W drive into the Modular Bay . Insert a D VD in to [...]

177 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the WinDVD toolbar The W inDVD windo w contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom. If the toolbar or status bar do es not appear , you can display them by following the instructions in “Setting general prop erties” on page 185 . The toolbar contains basic DVD playback contro[...]

178 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the WinDVD control panel The W inD VD c ontrol panel rese mbles the control panel of a standard home D VD player . TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’ s hardware config uration, some of the control panel featur[...]

179 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 From the W inDVD control panel, you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded control s button . The expanded control panel contains se veral advanced features. See “Using W inD VD Advanced Features” on pa ge 191 for an explanation of these features. Using the control panel playba[...]

180 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Clic k this T o do th is Or use ke yboar d shortcut Repeat — repeat the current chapter , if the D V D contains chapters. Otherwise this b ut- ton repeats the D VD from the begin ning. When the repeat button is acti vated, the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the control pan[...]

181 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Maximizing the video window T o close the W inD VD control panel an d expand the video windo w to fi ll the screen, click the Maximize b utton. T o display the control panel agai n, double-click anywhere in the video windo w . Fa st backward — mov e quickly backw ard through the D VD content. When yo[...]

182 WinDVD Using playl ists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’ s hardware config uration, some of the control panel featur es may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features app ear gray , and you cann ot select [...]

183 WinDVD Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the File b utton in the lo wer left corner of the windo w , to indicate that you are creating a playlist of indi vidual f iles. 3 In the left display select th e dri ve and folder where the D VD files are located. In the upper right windo w , select the fil e you want to play f irst and click[...]

184 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resuming normal playback after using playlists T o resume playing the D VD files in order after using a playlist, click the eject button to open the disc tray , then close it again. The D VD resumes normal playback. Customizing WinDVD Y ou can control sev eral general W inD VD characteristics, s[...]

185 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting general properties Yo u u s e t h e General tab to select the region code, the dri ve letter assigned to the D VD-R OM dri ve, the autoplay default option, and which W inD VD toolbars are displayed b y default. Region coding is part of the protection system for D VD content. It di vides [...]

186 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 To o l b a r is the bar containing basic player functions th at is displayed at the top o f the W inD VD video windo w . Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the W inD VD video windo w . Player is the W inD VD control panel. 5 Click OK to sa ve your settings. Setting audio pr[...]

187 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 In the A udio channels box, select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follo ws: ❖ If you ha v e two speak ers, select one of the 2 speaker modes . Mono mixes the audio channels i nto one channel. Stereo mix es the audio channels into two channels. 3 In the V ocal options bo [...]

188 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting display properties 1 In the Properties dialog box, click th e Display tab . The Disp lay tab mov es to the front. Sample Pr operties dialog box with Display tab selected 2 Select the Lock aspect ra tio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video windo w is resized. Oth[...]

189 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing the control panel Y ou can customize the appearance of your W inD VD TM 2000 player’ s con trol panel. T o conf igure the cont rol panel’ s appearance: 1 Position the pointer o ver the c ont rol panel, then click the secondary button to display a shortc ut menu of control panel o[...]

190 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Y ou can select a ne w control panel background color , or select Win D V D to display the control panel in a different format. Sample new W in D VD contr ol panel appearance Y ou can also select About to display copyright and v ersion information.[...]

191 WinDVD Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using WinDVD Advanced Features TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’ s hardware configuration, s ome of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features app ea[...]

192 WinDVD Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use this T o do this Or use ke yboar d shortcut Playback speed — control the speed at which the D VD plays. Mov e the slider to the left to slo w the play- back speed or move it to the right to play the D VD faster . Placing the slider in the cen- ter plays the D VD at normal spe[...]

193 WinDVD Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Numeric keypad — use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number . After you hav e entered a chapter number , click the check mark button on the right of the middle ro w on the numeric ke ypad to be gin play- ing that chapter . Y ou can clear an entry by clic[...]

194 WinDVD Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter bu tton — displays a list of all the chapters in the current D VD. Select the chapter you want to play , or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter num- ber . C Titl e b utton — Dis- plays a list of all the titles on the current D VD. Click the title you want to pla[...]

195 WinDVD Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Subtitles — displays a list of all the a v ail- able language subti- tles. This button is enabled only for D VD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes. Select the desired lan- guage, or select Default to display subtitles in the D VD’ [...]

196 WinDVD Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zooming in Y ou can zo om in on an area of the W inD VD video window to get a closer look. 1 Click the Zoom button, located in the upper -left corner of the directional button panel. 2 Position the cursor over the top-l eft corner of the area you want to vi e w in clos e up. 3 Hold[...]

197 WinDVD Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Release the primary button. W inD VD automatically f ills the windo w with the selected area. Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the W inD V D video window , you can mov e the zoom window location using the pan feature. 1 W ith the video window in zoom mode, cl ick the [...]

198 WinDVD Launching an Internet br owser fr om W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The adjustment dialog box pro vides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness. It also provides tw o color control sliders. Mov e the Color contr ol 1 slider to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow colo r v a lues. Mo v e the slider to [...]

199 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Chapter 9 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your notebook computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your dealer or the man uf a cturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the prob[...]

200 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Pr oblems that are easy to fi x 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T o close a p rogram that has stopped respo nding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultan eously (once). 2 Click Windo ws T ask Manager . The W ind ows T ask Manager window appears. 3 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “no[...]

201 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to pa ste the details into Notepad. 5 Add a paragraph break and t ype some notes describing what you were doing whe n you recei v ed the message. 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer .[...]

202 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 external disk ette dri ve and press the left or right arro w key and choose your bo ot-up de v ice. HINT : Press F12 as you power on the compu ter to access the menu. The computer displays the WA RNING RESUME F AILURE message. The computer w as plac[...]

203 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not workin g 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Unless a hardware de vice has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience an y of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to f ix the proble[...]

204 If Someth ing Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 See your W indows ® do cumentation for further e xplanation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many f ac[...]

205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search f ield, type in the t opic of the problem with which you need help and follo w the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would lik e help with from the listings and follo w the on-screen instruction[...]

206 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The device most recently connec ted to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict . Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A de vice, such as a disk drive or a modem, needs a chan[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Reconfigure the de vice so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the de vice’ s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the de vice. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a w a y to check and change the config[...]

208 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 type of de vice, the dri v ers installed , and the system resources assigned to the de vice. T o check a de vice’ s properties: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, P erformance and Maintenance , and then Administrativ e T o ols . 2 Click the Computer Management icon. [...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Memory card problems Incorrectly connected o r faulty memory mo dules may cause errors that seem to be de vi ce-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start , then click T urn Off Computer . 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The operating system shut s do [...]

210 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 If the A C power light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is w orking properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The A C adapter and power cabl e work corr ectly , b ut the battery will not charge. The battery doesn’ t charge while the co[...]

211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 For more information on maxi mizing battery po wer , see “Charging batteries” on page 103 . Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange thi ngs ha ppen or no thing happen s, the problem may be related to the keyboard i tself. The keyboard pr oduces unexpected c[...]

212 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 If you are using the b uilt-in screen, make sure the di splay priority is not set for an extern al monitor . T o do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If th is does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display prior[...]

213 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 A message tells y ou that ther e is a pr oblem with y our display settings and that the ad apter type is incorrect or the current settings do not w ork with y our hard ware. Reduce the size of the color pale tte to one that is supported by the computer’ s in terna[...]

214 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri ve you want to check. The dri ve’ s properties box appears. 3 Click the To o l s tab . 4 Click the Check now bu tton. The Check Disk All Apps box app ears. 5 Y ou can choose o[...]

215 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 A diskette will not go into the exter nal diskette driv e. Y ou may already have a disk ette in the dri ve. Mak e sure the dri ve is empty . Y ou may be insertin g th e disk ette incorrectly . Hold the diskette wit h the hub side faci ng do wn, and insert it so that[...]

216 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 spindle. Clos e the dri ve tra y ca refully , making sure it has shut completely . Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the dri ve tray does not slide out. Make sure the comput er is connected t o a po wer source and turned on. The D VD-R OM or D VD-R OM/CD-R W [...]

217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Playback perf ormance is poor . Make sure your system’ s A/C adaptor is plug ged in and the system’ s po wer setting is on full . The Root or Title menu does not open. Most D VD titles have one or both of the “Root” and “T itle” menus. If one menu bu tto[...]

218 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 3 If you ha ve installed ne w hardware, ensure the component’ s driv ers support Micros oft ® DirectX ® 8.1 or higher and W inD VD. Contact the manufacturer of th e component. 4 V erifying that your d i spla y dri ver resolution, color de pth and refresh rate [...]

219 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 6 Double-click the Secondary IDE Channel icon. The Secondary IDE Channel Properties windo w displays. Sample Secondary IDE Cha nnel Pr operties window 7 Click Advanced Settings . 8 Look at De vice 0. The current transfer mode should be Ultra DMA Mode 2. If it isn’[...]

220 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 WinD VD will not function properly with “debug” softwar e installed. The W inD VD application will not function properly if it detects that debug softw are is present on the system. Remo v e the deb ug software to restore functionality of W inD VD. Minimum sys[...]

221 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Microsoft ® DirectShow ® components are missing. Microsoft ® DirectShow ® is not installed properly on the system. Reinstall Microsoft ® DirectSho w ® versi on 6.0 or higher (a v ailable from the Microsoft W eb site). No audio subsyste m could be found for pla[...]

222 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The audio setting s are incorrect. Please check sound card or drivers. The audio card w as found, but there is a problem with the audio c ard or dri vers. The wrong audio driver may be installed in the sys- tem. Check installation of the audio card dri vers. An un[...]

223 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 This D VD disc ca nnot be played in this region. The selected region cannot be used due to one of the follo wing: The Regi on Co de of W inD VD and the D VD disc do not match. Check the Region Code of W inD VD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro- pria[...]

224 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound fr om the computer . Adjust the v olume control. If you are using external headphones or speak ers, check that they are securely connected t o your comp uter . The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is [...]

225 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 in the Mixer Utility (def ault En abled), may cause feedback. Re vert to the def ault settings. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include man y types of de vices, such as a remov able hard disk, additional memory , or a pager . Most PC Card problems occu[...]

226 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Using PC Cards ” on page 167 for ho w to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through quality control. If[...]

227 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 system. Use Device Manager to make sure each de vice has its o w n I/O base address. See “Fixing a problem with De vice Manager” on page 207 for more information. Since all PC Cards share the same socket, each card is not required to ha ve its o wn address. Hot [...]

228 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e con flict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and r eady (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers wi[...]

229 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Modem problems This section lists co mmon modem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the port sett[...]

230 If Someth ing Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 software programs b uild in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Sa ve your work! See “Computing tips” on page 69 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our hard disk. Here are some ways you can [...]

231 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 If you need further assistance If you hav e followed the recommen dat ions in this chapter and are still havi ng problems, you may need additional technical assistance. This section contains the steps to take to ask for help. Before you call Since some problems may b[...]

232 If Someth ing Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T oshiba voice contact Before calling T oshiba, make sure you ha ve: ❖ Y our computer’ s model and model number . ❖ Y our computer’ s serial number . ❖ The computer and any optiona l de vices related to the problem. ❖ Backup copies of y our operating sys[...]

233 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketin g and product information in the USA toshiba.ca Canada toshiba-Europe.com Europe toshiba.co.jp/index.htm Japan csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bi n/tais/ support[...]

234 If Someth ing Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices Au s t r a l i a T oshiba (Australia) Pty . Limited 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Au s t r i a T oshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 W ien, Austria Belgium T oshiba Information Systems Benelux (Belgium[...]

235 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s.r .l. V iale Certosa 138, 20156 Milano Italy Jap an T oshiba Corp oration, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, T okyo, 105-8001 Japan Luxembourg T oshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V . Riv ium Boule v ard 41 2909 LK, Capelle a[...]

236 If Someth ing Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sloveni a Inea d.o.o. Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Sl oveni a Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväe[...]

237 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.1 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys th at, whe n pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the ke y indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute[...]

238 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.1 Instant password security Without a password The Fn + F1 k ey combinatio n turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the mouse or any ke y will make the display reappear . With a password The Fn + F1 k ey combinatio n turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the mouse or any ke [...]

239 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.1 Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery sa ve modes. The po wer usage modes in the operating system under battery power are: Long Life, Normal, and High Power; User Def ined Sample power usage modes The po wer usage modes in the W indo ws ® operating syste[...]

240 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.1 Stand By mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Stand By mode. ❖ A message box is displayed by d efault to conf irm that the computer is goi ng into Stand By mode. This message box can be set so it doesn’t display . Sample Stand By conf irmation box ❖ For more information about Stand By mode[...]

241 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.1 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot key cycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes optio ns are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ TV+LCD ❖ TV only In o rder to use a simultaneous mode, you must se[...]

242 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.1 Enabling a wireless device Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer . The wireless mode is: ❖ W i-Fi enabled—This enables the W i-Fi antenna. Fn + This hot key enables/disables the T ouchpad. T o use the T ouchPad, see “U[...]

243 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a u ni versal p o wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typica l AC power cable connec tors for various part s of the wor ld. USA and Canada UL app roved CS A ap prove d United Kingdom BS app roved Australia AS [...]

244 Power Cable Connectors 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 — Blank Page —[...]

245 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features de fined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact di[...]

246 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memo ry module DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - RO M digital versatile (or video) di sc read -only memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only mem[...]

247 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial bus URL unif[...]

248 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of power usually supplied to residential and commerci al wall outlets. A C re v erses its direction at regular interv als. Compare dir ect current (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applicatio ns include word proce[...]

249 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 bus — An electrical circuit that co nnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer , such as the video adapter , disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one de vice to another . See also bus speed , fr ontsid e b u s . bus speed — The speed at whic[...]

250 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 color palette — A set of speci f ied colors that establishes the color s that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility — Th e e xtent to which computers, programs, or devices can w o rk together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or language as anot her . configurati[...]

251 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 direct memor y access (DMA) — A dedicated ch annel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory — See folder . disable — T o turn a computer option of f. See also enable . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, designed to be read from and written to by opt[...]

252 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 DV D — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DV D - RO M . D VD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) — A very high-capacity storage medi um that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM. E emulation[...]

253 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 fo ld er — Also called directory . A container for organizing f iles sav ed to a disk. A folder is sym bolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a f ile folder . A folder can contai n files and other folders. fo rm at — (verb) T o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’ s operating sy st e[...]

254 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 high-density di skette — A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of data. See also diskette. hot key — (1) A feature in which certain ke ys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery sav e mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that acti v ates a [...]

255 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two tran sparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pa ttern that polarizes the light passing through it. A filter ov er the electrodes [...]

256 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 multimedia — A combin atio n of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a co mputer program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI. N network — A collection of computers and associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows y[...]

257 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 peripheral — Any de vice, such as a printer or joys tick, that is attached to the computer and co ntrolled 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 , refer s to the com puter ’ s ability t[...]

258 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 res olu ti on — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixe ls a v ailable horizontally and vertically . restart — Synonymous with reb[...]

259 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 system prompt — The symb ol (in the MS-DOS ® operating system, generally a driv e le tter follo w ed b y a “greater than” sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. T TFT display — See active-ma trix displ ay . U universal serial bu s (USB) — A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate [...]

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261 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .1.2 Index A A C adapter 48 A C po wer light 35, 48, 52 Accessories programs 141 adding memory 55 alarms low battery 107 audio CDs playing 79 audio features 163 av oiding injury 40 B battery alarms 107 changing 108 charge not lasting 210 charging 50, 65, 103 conserving power 106 disposal 113 inserting 110 installing 108 lig[...]

Index 262 secondary control 32 Start 117 stop 37 C calculator 133 CD Player control panel 86, 87 CD/D VD control buttons 33, 36, 7 9 CD/D VD s caring for 88 inserting 83, 84 playing 79 viewing contents 87 CD-R OM, D VD-R OM, D VD-R OM/ CD-R W safety instructions 10 CD-R OMs using 79 writing 30 CDs 33, 87 inserting 84 problem solving 216 changing ma[...]

Index 263 modem 89 monitor 63 po wer cable 49 television 63 to a network 90 USB-compatible keyboard 59 mouse 59 video projector 63 conserving battery power 106 cursor control mode light 34 customizing taskbar 148 window toolbars 151 D Date 138 date and time setting 138 DC-IN jack 48 desktop 115 background 118 browsing style 149 choosing style an d [...]

Index 264 problems 215 troubleshooting 208 DV D - RO M / C D - RW launch W inD VD 163 DV D - RO M / C D - RW d r iv e 30, 79, 88, 163 can’t access disc 215 dri ve tray w on’t open 216 eject button 80 light 36 manual eject hole/button 80 problems 215 troubleshooting 208 DV D s 33, 79 playing 163 E email 160 emulating a full-size ke yboard 74 ene[...]

Index 265 restarting 92 Hibernatio n mode 65, 96 configuring 97 starting again from 97 hiding windows 129 hot key display modes 241 display output settings 63 keyboard 242 keyboard o verlays 242 po wer usage mode 239 Standby mode 240 volume mute 237 wireless mode 242 hot keys 237 hot swapping precautions 170 Hypertext T ransfer Protocol (HTTP) 158 [...]

Index 266 disk activity 36 diskette acti vity 76 diskette dri ve 36 DV D - RO M / C D - RW d r iv e 36 hard disk driv e 35, 52 keyboard 33 numeric mode 34 on/off 35 system 33 lock slot 28 M main battery changing 108 recharging 103 removing 108 memory adding 55 problem solving 209 removing 58 removing expansion slot cov er 56 memory module inserting[...]

Index 267 Memory Card Int ernational Association) 167 play/pause button 37 playing CDs and D VDs 79 ports COM 154 LAN 28 modem 29 parallel 29 RGB (monitor) 29 USB 29, 30 power cable 49 cable connectors 243 computer will not start 201 light 35 monitoring 105 on/off b utton 32 problem solving 209 power do wn options Hibernation 91 Stand By 91 Tu r n [...]

Index 268 high-pitched noise 224 illegal operation 200 Internet bookmarked site n ot found 204 Internet connection is slo w 204 keyboard not responding 201 keyboard produces unexpected characters 211 missing files /trouble accessing a disk 213 modem not recei ving or transmitting 229 no sound 224 non-system disk or disk error 202, 215 PC Card 225 c[...]

Index 269 doesn’t look normal/flickers 212 Screen Sa ver tab 137 SCSI (Small Computer Sys tems Interface) 170 Search Engine 160 secondary control button 32, 54 security fitting a computer lock cable 67 lock slot 28 SelectServ 26 setting battery alarm s 107 setting up A C adapter 48 communications 89 computer 39, 45, 55 date and tim e 138 printer [...]

Index 270 T ouchPad 32 using 53, 119 trav elling tips 114 Tu r n O f f 65, 91 factors to consider 91 restarting 91, 96 using 94 turning computer on/off 32, 51, 65, 91, 94 tutorials 145 U Uniform Resource Locator (URL) 148, 160 uploading 161 URL (Uniform Resource Locato r) 148, 160 USB ports 29 USB-compatible keyboard connecting 59 mouse connecting [...]

Index 271 adv anced features 191 color balance 197 control panel 178 controls are disabled 216 customizing 184 error messages 220 help 198 Internet browser , launching 198 not functioning properly 220 pan 197 performance is poor 217 playing DVDs 175 playlists 182 properties, audio 186 properties, display 188 region codes 185 slo w playback 217 star[...]