Toshiba 5205 Series manual

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 TOSHIBA C6627-1002M2 Satellite ® 5205 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ InT ouch ® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 1 on page 233 in this guide.[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Model: Satellite ® 5205 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 follow all set-u p and usage instr uctions in the app licable user guides an[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ANY CRITICAL APPLICA TIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRI TICAL APPLICA TION, YO U , 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 [...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following inform[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 company will gi ve you notice, in writi ng, to allow you to mak e any 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 2.4.0 aw are that compliance with the abov e conditions may not prev ent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coo rdinated by a representativ e designated by the s upplier . Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equi pm ent, or equipment malfunctions, may giv e the tel[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other ra dio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic en ergy . The level of ener gy emitted by W i reless LAN de vices ho wev er is far much less than the electromagne tic ener gy emitted by wireless devices like for exam ple mobile phones. Because W ireless L[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output po wer of the T oshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far belo w the FCC radio frequency ex posure limits. Ne vertheless, the T oshiba W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact dur ing normal operation is[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radi o standard b y the countries in Fig.1. Fig. 1 Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions The CD-R O M, D VD-ROM, and D VD-R OM/CD-RW dri ves employ a laser system. T o ensure pr[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . (Location of the label and manufacturing information may v ary .) CA U T I O N : This appliance contains a laser system and is classified a s a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for y our future[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including b ut not limited to an y product specificatio ns, is subj ect to change without notice. TOSHIB A CORPORA T ION AND TOSHIB A AMERICA INFORMA TION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIB A) PRO VIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY O THER INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREI[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury . Disposal of this material may be regulated due to en vironmental considerations . For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please c ontact your local go vernment or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www .eiae.org .[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 23 This guide .............................................................. 23 Safety icons ........................................................... 24 Other icons used .............................................. 25 Other docume[...]

14 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Chapter 2: Getting Started ....................... ................. 41 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 41 Creating a computer -friendly environment ....... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 42 Precautions ................................................[...]

15 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Moving the computer ....................................... 85 Using a computer lock ..................................... 85 Chapter 3: Learning the Basi cs.................. ................ 87 Computing tips ...................................................... 87 Using the keyboard .........................[...]

16 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Setting up for comm unications ............................ 109 Connecting the modem .................................. 109 Connecting your computer to a network ........ 110 Powering down the computer .............................. 111 T urn Off or Shut down command ................... 111 Restart command .....[...]

17 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Setting battery alarms .................................... 135 Changing the main battery ................................... 136 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 136 Inserting a charged battery ............................ 137 Disposing of used batteries safely ....................... 138 T ravelin[...]

18 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Lesson 15: T urning off your computer ................. 169 Chapter 6: Exploring Y our Op tions........... ............... 170 Windows ® XP special features ............................. 170 Personalizing your desktop .................................. 171 Customizing the taskbar ...............................[...]

19 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Playing DVDs ................................................. 187 Exploring audio features ...................................... 188 Recording sounds .......................................... 188 Using a microphone ....................................... 188 Adjusting recording quality .......................[...]

20 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Power Management ....................................... 215 T oshiba Hardware Setup ................................ 218 cPad Properties ............................................. 220 Chapter 8: WinDVD™ ............ ....................... ........... 221 Playing DVDs ......................................[...]

21 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems ......................................... 249 Sound system problems ................................ 256 PC Card problems .......................................... 257 Printer problems ............................................ 260 Modem problems .......................[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Contents Appendix C: Video Modes ..... ....................... ........... 277 Y our computer’ s vi deo modes ............................. 278 T able1 Video modes (VGA) ............................ 278 T able 2 Video modes (XGA) ........................... 279 T able 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA) ................... 281 G[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful and portable multimedia computers! W ith your new T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accompany you where ver you go. Y our system comes with either the Microsoft ® Windo ws ® XP Home operating system or the Microsoft ® W indows ® XP Professio[...]

24 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 If you are ne w to computers, or hav e not used a notebook computer before, read the f irst couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out wh atev er interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety instru cti[...]

25 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 deno tes helpfu l hints and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates th e defini tion of a term used in th[...]

26 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Ser vice options T oshiba of fers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ ® warranty programs. F or more information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at toshiba.com. If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “I f Something Goes Wrong” on page 233 .[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 1 Finding Y our W ay Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your notebook computer . It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer . Making sure you have ever ything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you rec[...]

28 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Front with the display closed The infrar ed port allo ws cable-free communication with another de vice, such as a computer or printe r , that has a compatible infrared port. The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. T o open the display panel, sli[...]

29 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Back The modem port lets you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line. F o r more information, see “Connecting the modem” on page 109 . The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area network u sing a 10/ 100 Ethernet link. The cooli[...]

30 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Right side The PC Card slot supp orts T ype I PC Cards, or T ype II PC Cards. See “Using PC Cards” on page 191 for more information. The PC Card eject b utton releases the PC Card from the slot. The 3.5 mm headphone / S/PDIF Digital Optical out lets you connect stereo headphones or [...]

31 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The 3.5 mm video/audio line out jack allows you to play D VD audio and video on a projecto r or TV that accepts audio/video inputs. The T oshiba Style bay allo ws you to insert an additional optical dri ve (D VD-ROM, CD-R W , etc.), battery pack, or hard disk dri ve module. The i.LINK ?[...]

32 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Left side *only functional for systems with W i-F i™ The DV D - R O M or DVD-R OM/CD-R W drive enables you to play high-resolution, full-scr een videos at up to 30 frames per second. Y ou can also use it to install and run programs from application CD-R OMs and play audio CDs. The manu[...]

33 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Bass air vent pro vides air to cool the bass speaker . The RGB ( monitor) port allo ws you to connect an e xternal monitor . The USB (Univ e rsal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer . The SD card LED (light-emitting diodes) flashes when the driv e [...]

34 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Front with the display open This section describes features that are rev ealed whe n you open the display pa nel. For features that are visible when the display panel is closed, see “Front with the display closed” on page 28 . The power b utton turns the computer [...]

35 Finding Y our Way Around F ront with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The function keys , when used with the Fn ke y , acti v ate se veral dif ferent system functio ns. For more in formation, see “Hot K eys” on page 268 . The cPa d TM or T ouchPad TM enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a f inger . The cPad also can laun[...]

36 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Inter net b utton turns on the computer and launches your default Internet browser . For more information, see “TOSHIB A Button Controls” on page 2 11 . The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about v arious ke yboard functions. For deta[...]

37 Finding Y our Way Around F ront with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 printed on the front of the ke y instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the ke y . The numeric mode light glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay k ey types the number printed on the front of the ke y instead of ty[...]

38 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The f ixed HDD/OD D light glows green when the computer is accessing the built-in hard disk or fixed optical media driv e. The T oshiba Style bay light glo ws gree n when the computer is accessing a D VD-ROM dri ve, CD-R W/D VD-R OM driv e , or T o shiba Style HDD ada[...]

39 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 graphic on the Sub LCD; and CD/DVD mode, signif ied by a CD disc graphic on the Sub LCD. The pr evious track b utton returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc. The next track b utton causes the disc player to skip to the follo wing track on the disc. NOTE: If you have se[...]

40 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The W i-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a W i-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (*for systems with W i-Fi). The Wi-Fi Mini PCI modul e is optional. The subw oofer speaker allo ws the user to better hear bass sounds. The mode m cove r protects the b uilt-in modem. The battery cov e r pro[...]

41 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w o rking 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. Creatin[...]

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change , such as air conditioner vents or heat[...]

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ If you are using an e xternal monitor , the top of the display should b e no higher than e ye lev el. ❖ If you use a paper holder , set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer , maintain good posture with your body[...]

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lo wer curv e of your spine. If necessary , use a cushion to provi de extra back support. Lo wer-back-support cushions are a v ailable at many of fice supply stores. ❖ Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips,[...]

45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 W ork habits The key to a voiding discomfort or injury from strain is to v ary your acti vities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your working day . Findin g ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and impro ve your ef ficiency . ❖ T ake frequent breaks to ch[...]

46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Some PC Cards can become ho t with prolonged u se. If two cards are installed, both can become hot e ven if only one is being use d. Overheating 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 lo[...]

47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup W izard guides you through steps t o set up your softw a re. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wi z a r d . 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft’ s End User License Agreement and clic[...]

48 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Registering your computer with T oshiba Registering yo ur computer lets T oshiba keep you up-to-d ate with information about ne w products and upgrades, and also extends yo ur T oshiba warranty wo rldwide at no char ge to you. Y o u can register your computer with T oshiba by doubl[...]

49 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Installing additional memory (optional) Y our computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to increase the computer’ s memory if you use c omplex software or process large amounts of data. There are two memory slots. Y our system[...]

50 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriv er , unscrew the two scre ws that secure the memory slot co ver , then remov e the me mory slot cov er . Removing the memory slot cover scr ews 7 Put the screws and the co ver in a safe place so that you can retriev [...]

51 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CAUTION: Static electricity ca n damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal su rface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up . T o avoid damaging the memor y module , be careful no t to touch its gold connector bar (on the side [...]

52 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 11 Replace the memory slot cov e r . 12 Replace the scre ws and tighten them. 13 T urn the computer ov er and reconnect any cables you remov ed. Y ou can now continue setting up the computer . When the operating system ha s loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized th[...]

53 Getting Started Connecting a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the cPad or T o uchPad, the computer’ s b uilt-in pointing de vice. T o connect a mouse, plug the mouse cable into one of the computer’ s USB ports. Y ou ca n connect it after you turn on the computer . The operating system a[...]

54 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in LCD display , but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen. Also you can attach a television set or other external video de vice to your computer for viewing D V[...]

55 Getting Started Connecting an external disk ette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 x ternal monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and e xternal video dev ice simultaneously ❖ Ext[...]

56 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o connect an external USB diskette dri ve, connect the cable to one of the computer’ s USB ports. For more information about diskettes, see “Using disk ettes” on page 95 . Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size ke yboard, you can attach one to your[...]

57 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting the AC adap ter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. The A C power and battery lights glo w . DANGER: Damaged power cab les can cause fire o r electric shock. Never modify , forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat [...]

58 Getting Started Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 power outlet using the A C adapter and po wer cable. The on/of f light glo ws green and the battery light glo ws amber to show that it is charging. Once t[...]

59 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 [...]

60 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 po wer light glo ws when the computer is connected to an external po wer source. The batter[...]

61 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Activating the power -on password NOTE: Refer to “Creating a password recover y diskette” on page 210 for inform ation on backing up you r password. When you f irst power up your computer , no passw ord is required. On ce the operatin g system ha s loaded, y ou ca[...]

62 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 If the password is correct, the po wer-on pro cess continues. If the password is incorrect, “password=” will appear once more and you can try again. NOTE: If you forget y our power -on password and the refore can’t turn on your computer , take yo ur computer to [...]

63 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Click Mouse Properties . The Mouse P roperties windo w appears. 4 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab . The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab view wi ndo w appears. Sample Mouse Pr operties window 5 Select Disable or Enable , whiche ver is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK .[...]

64 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 For systems with T ouchPad T o operate the T ouchPad simply us e your finger as you would a mouse and slide it in the dire ction you want th e cursor to move : ❖ T o move the cursor to the top of the page, slide your finger forw ard on the T ouc hPad. ❖ T o mov e [...]

65 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Scroll button The scroll b utton, located betw een the primary and secondary control buttons, is used for rapidly vie wing and moving pages on the screen. Rolling the wheel up or do wn moves a page the same direction. For systems with cPad The cPa d can be used in eit[...]

66 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ T o mov e the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your finger across the cP ad from left to right. ❖ T o move the cursor to the left side, slide your f inger from right to left. The cursor will resp ond e ven if you run you r f inger across an icon on th[...]

67 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T ap the icon in the bottom-right corner of the cPad display screen to minimize the windo w T ap the icon in the top-right corner of the cPad display screen to maximize the window ❖ Bring up the acti ve program’ s pull-down menus T o open a program menu, tap the i[...]

68 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Select T ouchPad Pr operties . The Mouse P roperties windo w appears. Sample Mouse Pr operties window 3 Make the desired changes. 4 Click A pply , then OK . Switching to application launch mode T o acti vate application launch mode, press the Application Launcher bu[...]

69 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 four corners of the cPad display , cPad is again in pointing de vice mode. Using the cPad in appl ication launch mode In application launch mode, the cP ad allows you to launch programs with the tap of a f inger , and to adjust settings for the cPa d display . Sample [...]

70 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Sticky note, for creating and tracking notes. ❖ Signature pad, which allo ws you to create cha racters in the cPa d display . ❖ Calendar , which allo ws you to display a monthly calendar on the cPad display . ❖ cPad Properties, which allo ws you to customize[...]

71 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Each note is numbered. Y ou can view a note b y using the “greater than” (>) and “less than” (<) icons on the cPad display to navi gate through the notes b y number . T o create a blank note: 1 T ap the “ greater than” ke y ( > ) on the cPad displ[...]

72 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Stick y Note Pr operties window 2 Click the Delete the current note b utton. The note disappears from the cPad display . T o set an alarm: 1 Ta p t h e Sticky Note icon on the cP ad display and then tap the Sticky Note Properties. 2 Click the Set an alarm to ch[...]

73 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the Calculator The Calculator allows you access to standard calculator functions as well as a metrics and weights con v erter . Sample calculator on the cP ad display T o use the metrics and weights con verter: 1 Ta p t h e Calculator icon on the cPad display , [...]

74 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Select a target unit - length , weight, or v o lume - from the drop-do wn list. 4 Click OK . 5 Enter the v alue you want to con vert. 6 Ta p t h e Metrics and W eights icon. 7 Ta p t h e Equals (=) button. 8 T o return to Calculator mode, tap the Calculator icon. Ch[...]

75 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample cP ad Pr opertie s window with Backgr ound tab displayed 3 Select a background. The selected background appears in the previe w window . 4 Click Close . The ne w background appears on the cP ad display .[...]

76 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Adding programs to the Application Launcher T o add programs to th e Application Launcher: 1 Open the cPad Properties windo w in one of these ways: ❖ W ith the Application La uncher open, tap the cPad Properties icon in the cP ad display . ❖ Right-click the cPad i[...]

77 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Open window appears listing the programs on your computer’ s desktop. 4 Select the program you want and click the Open button. Sample cP ad Pr opertie s window with new pr ogram highlighted An icon of the selected program appears in the pre vie w windo w of the [...]

78 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Changing icons If you do not lik e the icons associated with the programs you selected for the Application La uncher , you can change them. T o change icons: 1 Open the cPad Properties windo w in one of these ways: ❖ W ith the Application La uncher open, tap the cPa[...]

79 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Deleting programs from the Application Launcher W ith the exception of the def a ult programs in the cPad’ s display , yo u can delete program s loaded into the Application Launcher . T o delete a program from the Launcher: 1 Open the cPad Properties windo w in one [...]

80 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Accessing cPad Help T o access cPad Help: 1 Click the Help icon on the cP ad display . The Help wind o w appears. Sample cP ad Help window 2 Scroll through the subjects until you f ind the one you need. Setting up a printer If you started your co mputer with a printer[...]

81 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the Add Printer Wizard T o set up a printer with the Add Printer W izard: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . The Control P anel appears. Sample Contr ol P a nel 2 Click Printers and Other Hard ware . 3 Click Printers and F axes . The Printers and Faxes windo w app[...]

82 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Printers and F axe s window 4 Click Add a Printer . The Add Printer W izard window appears. Sample Add Printer W izard 5 Follo w the on-screen instructions.[...]

83 Getting Started Setting up the fax function 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 HINT : If you are using more than one printer , make su re the name you give the printer is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference. Setting up the fax function Y our system’ s auto-receiv e fax function is enabled b y default. T o change the function is a tw o-stag[...]

84 Getting Started P owering off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Powering off the computer It’ s a good idea to po wer off y our computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the f irst time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (e ven though the computer is of f) to fully charge the main battery[...]

85 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o shiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. CAUTION: Keep liquid , including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’ s keyboard, speaker grille, and othe r openings. Never spray cleaner directly o nto the compute r . Never use harsh o r caustic chemical produ[...]

86 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part o f a heav y object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable of f the obje ct. 2 Pass the locking en d through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot l[...]

87 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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[...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha ve a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Disk Defragmenter to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal le vel. ❖ Before turning of f the computer, al ways use the T urn Off comma[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ The spacebar creates a space chara cter instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock ke y changes only the alp habet ke[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The keyboard provides two ke y s that ha ve special functions in the operating system: ❖ The W indows ® logo k ey opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application k ey has the same function as the secondary (or right mouse) control b utton. Overlay keys Sample ke yboar d overlay ke ys [...]

91 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Y ou can still use the ov erlay ke ys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric ov erlay is on. T o do so: ❖ For lo wercase letters, hold do wn Fn while you type the letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold do wn both Fn and Shift while you type the letters. T o use the curs[...]

92 Learning the Basics Emulating a full-size ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Emulating a full-size keyboard Although the co mputer’ s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size keyb oard, it has fe wer ke ys. Pressing the Fn ke y simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked ke ys allows you to emulate a full-size [...]

93 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Starting a program The easiest way to start a progra m is to click the name of the file that contains the informa tion you want to work on. T o f ind the file, use My Co mputer or W indo ws ® Explorer . If you prefer to op en the program first, you hav e four options: ❖ Double-cl[...]

94 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 To s a v e : ❖ A f ile you are updating, open the program’ s File menu and click Sa ve . ❖ A ne w file, choose Sa ve As from the File menu, ty pe a name for the f ile, and click OK . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from th[...]

95 Learning the Basics Using diskettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print. Using diskettes The 3.5-inch external USB disk ette dri ve lets you use high- density (1.44 MB) diskettes fo r da ta transfer and sto rage. Sample e xternal diskette drive The diskette acti vity light fl ashes while the dri ve is being access[...]

96 Learning the Basics Using disk ettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arro w on its upper surface points to ward the driv e. 2 Push the diskette gently into the dri ve slot. When the diskette is in place, the eject b utton pops out. T o release a diske tte from the e xternal dri ve s lot, p[...]

97 Learning the Basics Bac k ing up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Ne ver eat, smoke, or use erasers near your diskettes. Foreign particles can damage the diskette’ s surface. ❖ K e ep your diskettes a way from sources of magnetism, such as speakers and radios, since these can destroy data. Backing up your files Backing up your files m[...]

98 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Playing a CD or DVD Y our computer has a D VD-R OM or D VD -R OM/CD-R W driv e that ca n read both D VD -R OM and CD-ROM discs. Digital versatile discs (D VDs) provide a signif icant increase in data storage and support features that are not a v ailable on any other video platform.[...]

99 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Components DV D - RO M o r DV D - RO M / C D - R W d r i v e Use the eject b utton to open the disc tray . This b utton requires po wer to operate. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the disk/disc activity light is flashing. Doing so could damage t[...]

100 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 buttons in fr ont of the computer The mode b utton switches [...]

101 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CD/D VD control Digital audio Lock ❖ Status - The center panel displays the follo wing: ❖ Ti m e ❖ CD/D VD track time ❖ Po wer messages: ❖ Battery le vel - the right side of the Sub LCD sho ws the battery charge level. The play/pause button starts playing the disc or mak[...]

102 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CD/DVD control and Digital audio control The follo wing chart describes CD/D VD control and digital audio mode. CAUTION: Do not install or re move a memory module while th e DVD-ROM drive power is on. CD /D VD Mode Digital A udio Mode Po wer is off and y ou press Play/ Pau se If a[...]

103 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 dial or access the Volume Control program (click Start , All Programs , Accessories , [...]

104 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting a disc CAUTION: Be careful not to t o uch the drive’ s lens (located underneath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place. P o sitioning[...]

105 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . Depending on your default settin g, your CD player will be either the W indows Media TM Player or the TOSHIB A MEDIA PLA YER. For information on ho w to set the default, please see “TOSHIB A Button Controls” on p[...]

106 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Select Accessori es and then TOSHIB A MEDIA PLA YER . Sample TO SHIB A MEDIA PLA YER window 3 Select the CD mode b utton to enable the CD controls. The CD player’ s control panels works much like ordinary compact disc players: ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop but ton. ❖ T[...]

107 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain files just like disk ettes and the hard disk. CDs are often used to install software or store f iles that require a lot of space, such as photographs and large presentation f iles. Y ou can use Explorer or My Computer to vi[...]

108 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or D VD-R OM/CD-RW multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CAUTION: Never use a p encil to press the manual eject b utton. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray fully open, remo ve the disc and place it in its protectiv e cover . 3 Close the disc tray by pressing[...]

109 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Read and write files (i ncluding music) to a CD- Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-R W) disc. CAUTION: Check the disk/disc activity ligh t when you use the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW dri ve. Do no t press the eject button, disconnect a drive or turn off the compute[...]

110 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 For more information re gard ing your system’ s V .92 K56 modem, visit the T oshiba web site at toshiba.co m 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port on the b ack of the computer . Connecting to the modem port 2 Plug the other end of the RJ [...]

111 Learning the Basics P o wering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Powering down the computer When you po wer down the computer , you ha ve a nu mber of options to choose from: ❖ T urn Off or Shut do wn, which po wer off the computer ❖ Hibernation, which sa ves the current operating state to the hard disk and powers of f the computer [...]

112 Learning the Basics P owerin g down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and f i les you were pre viously using. Restart command Restart is the same as T urn Of f or Shut down b ut automatically po wers up the co mputer . Use it when you need to reload the operating[...]

113 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Stand by command The Stand by command puts the computer into a power - saving mode. Stand by stores the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer , you can contin ue working from where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Sta[...]

114 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample T urn off computer window 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The computer turns itself of f. If you are using the W indows ® XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain, po wer off the computer as follo ws: 1 Click Start , Shut do wn . The Shut Do wn window appears. 2[...]

115 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties wind ow 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section. The Full Po wer Properties windo w appears. 5 Click the System Po wer Mode tab .[...]

116 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Full P ower Pr operties window 6 Select Pow e r O f f for the option you want. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Power Of f if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power b utton. 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The[...]

117 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 8 Do one of the follo wing: ❖ Click DC only if you w ant the settings to apply only when you are using battery p o wer . ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery po wer or outlet power . 9 Click OK to close the Full Po wer Properties windo w . 10 Click [...]

118 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties wind ow 4 Click the Hibernate tab, then click the Enable hibernate suppo rt check box. 5 Click OK to close the T OSHIBA Po wer Sav er Properties windo w , then close the Control Panel. Going into Hibernation mode If you are using the W indows [...]

119 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The T urn off computer windo w appears. Sample T urn off computer wind ow with shift ke y held down to show Hibernate option The computer sa ves the state of the system, including all open programs and fi les, to the hard disk. Then the computer turns itself off. If you are using the[...]

120 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Control P anel window appears. 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Double-click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon . The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w appears. Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties wind ow 4 In the Running on batteries area, click the De[...]

121 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Full P ower Pr operties window 6 Select Hiber nation for the options you want. ❖ When I pr ess the power button Set this option to Hiberna tion so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to H[...]

122 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 8 Do one of the follo wing: ❖ Click DC only if you w ant the settings to apply only when you are using battery p o wer . ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery po wer or [...]

123 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The T urn off computer windo w appears. Sample T urn off computer window 2 Click Stand By . The computer sav es the state of all open programs and files to memory , turns off the di splay , and goes into a low-po wer mode. The on/off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the machine is in S[...]

124 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Going into Stand by mode more quickly Y ou can also put the computer into Stand by mode in three way s: ❖ By pressing the hot ke y combination Fn+F3. ❖ By pressing the po wer bu tton ❖ By closing the display panel. T o put the computer into Stand by mode when you press the po wer [...]

125 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Full Po wer Properties windo w appears. 5 Click the System Po wer Mode tab . Sample Full P ower Pr operties window 6 Select Standby for the options you w ant. ❖ When I pr ess the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Stand by mode when you press[...]

126 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 hav en’t used it for a specif ied amount o f time. Y ou can set the System Stand b y time on the Po wer Sav e Mode tab . 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 8 Do one of the follo wing: ❖ [...]

127 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspec t s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving e nergy and sa v ing money in the process. It has a number of o ther features that enhance its ener[...]

128 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 v aries depending on usage. The battery may not ch ar ge while the computer is consuming full po wer . After a period of time, the ba ttery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity an d will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batterie s. T o purc[...]

129 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Do not ov ercharge or re verse charge a battery . Overchar ging will shorten its life, and re verse char ging could damage it. ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to ov erheat[...]

130 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Operate the computer on battery po wer for f i ve minutes. If the battery has at least f ive minutes of operating time, continue op erating unt il the battery is fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a lo w batter[...]

131 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Charging batteries The main battery needs to be char ged before you can use it to po wer the computer . Y ou can charge the battery using your computer , or you can use an optional b attery charger . CAUTION: Never leave batteries in the batter y charger for more than a week at a time[...]

132 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Leav e the po wer connected, and the battery should begin charging after a fe w minutes. HINT : Once a batter y is fully charged, we recomm end that you operate your computer on batter y power until the batter y discharges completely . Doing this extends batter y life an d helps ensur[...]

133 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Monitoring batter y power The battery light indicates the main battery’ s current charge. It: ❖ Glo ws green when the ba ttery is fully char ged ❖ Glo ws amber while the battery is being char ged ❖ Does not glo w if the ex ternal po wer source is disconnected or if the ba[...]

134 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The v a lue displays as a perc entage of remaining battery charge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drai ns the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequ ently if you are working in temperatures b elow 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the rem[...]

135 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs lo w you can : ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery . ❖ Put the computer in Hibern ation mode and replace the battery with a c har ged spare. ❖ Sa ve your w o rk and turn of f t[...]

136 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. 4 Choose the Po wer Save M odes tab, then under the Running on Batteries section, click Details . 5 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm, as desired. Changing the main batter y When your battery p o wer is running lo w , you ha[...]

137 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 5 Carefully slide the battery re lease latch to ward the right side of the computer . Removing the battery 6 W ith the battery release latch pulled toward the right side of the computer , grasp the ba ttery pack and gently pull it free. WARNING: If the battery is leaking or its [...]

138 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting the battery CAUTION: Failure to lock the batter y cover can res ult in the batter y falling out of the computer case. 3 T urn the computer right side up. 4 Reconnect an y cables you remo ved. 5 T urn on the computer . Disposing of used batteries safely Y ou c[...]

139 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The materials that came with yo ur computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries. If not, check with your local gov ernment agency for information on where to recycle or d ispose of old batteries. T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a[...]

140 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indo ws ® XP operating system by guidi ng you through a fe w basic tasks. Whether you have used a W indows ® operating system or not, the skill and confi d ence you will gain from this chapter wil l more than of fset the shor t a[...]

141 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 HINT : The illustrated examples in this guide may appea r slightly different from the screens displayed by y our system. However , the differences are not significant and do not indicate any chan ge in the functionality of your syste m. [...]

142 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 locatio[...]

143 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these buttons on the taskbar[...]

144 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the pointing device and contr ol buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Computers can be connected together to form a network , so that programs, documents an d other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers. Y ou can use the My Computer feature, accessible th[...]

145 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the pointing device and contr ol buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu. 3 W ith the cursor in an empty area of the desktop, click the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut me nu. As the name implies, shor [...]

146 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the pointing device and contr ol buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 6 No w click the Close button 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 and, while holding do wn the[...]

147 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about th e Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 If you can’t mov e the tas kbar , it’ s probably because it has been locked. To u n l o c k i t : 1 Right-click the taskbar . A menu appea rs. If the Lock the taskbar option h as a check mark, then the feature is in use. 2 Clic[...]

148 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 1 Click Start , then My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , th en click Address Bar . The operating system displays the address bar . It indicates that you are in “My Computer . [...]

149 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr ea ting a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 T o giv e your document a meaningful name, type My New Doc.txt and press Enter . 4 Double-click the My New Doc icon. The operating system open s the ne w document in Notepad—the text editor b uilt into the operating system. Sample[...]

150 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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[...]

151 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 which program you want to use for a particular task. This lesson teache[...]

152 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting p r ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 T o open the second program: ❖ Click Start , then click All Pr ograms . ❖ Point to Accessories , then click Wi nd ow s Ex p l ore r . The operating system open s W indows ® Explore r , which provides access to all your computer’ s[...]

153 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 an[...]

154 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the taskbar If you ha ve applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by pointing to the program’ s button on the taskbar with the pointing de vice and clicking the secondary button. Y our comput[...]

155 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Click the Maximize bu tton in the top-right corner of the Paint wi ndow . The P aint windo w expands to f ill the screen, hiding e verything e xcept the taskbar . Notice that the Maximize button has changed. It i[...]

156 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closi ng pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Wi n d o w s ® Explorer , placing it on th e right side of the desktop. No w that the windo ws are side by side, you can see ho w you could refer to one windo w while working in the[...]

157 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop, you can open programs or files with the click of a button. Y ou will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently . This lesson explains ho w to[...]

158 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’ t kno w the name and location of the program file. 1 Click Start , then click Sear ch . Sample Searc h option on th e Start menu The operating system displays the Sear[...]

159 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Searc h Results window 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. The operating system display s a list [...]

160 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Clicking a shortcut icon op en s the program or folder immediately . Y ou ca n place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful. HINT : The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a docum[...]

161 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The operating system open s the Display Properties windo w . Sample Display Pr o perties window 3 Click the Screen Sa ver tab . 4 Click the arro w beside the current option—probably “(None)” —to open the screen sav er list b[...]

162 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the da te and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 11: Setting the date and time Y ou initially set the computer’ s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the operating system. T o change the date and time settings: 1 Click St[...]

163 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Click the Date and Time tab and set the correct month, year , day , and time. 5 Click the Ti m e Z o ne tab and drop-down list box, and set your time zone. 6 Click OK . 7 Close the Control Panel. Lesson 12: Removing ob jec[...]

164 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Recycle Bin window 4 T o completely remov e an obje ct, select it, and then click File , Delete . The Conf irm File Delete window appears. 5 Click Ye s to permanently delete the f ile. The object is permanently delete[...]

165 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 HINT : Empty the Recycle Bin periodically . Even thoug h an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it still uses valuable space on th e hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin. Lesson 13: Using System Restore The System Resto[...]

166 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This teaches you ho w to use some of the Help features in the Wi n d o w s ® XP operating system. Windows ® XP Help and Support The operating system has a Help f acility . If you cannot fig[...]

167 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 2.4.0 The left side of the screen contains the inde x. The text box above the inde x, wh ere the cursor is flashing, le ts you type in a topic you want to find in the index. 3 Ty p e drawing in the text box. Notice as you type that th e [...]

168 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Not e very Help topic contai ns a hot link to start the program it is talking about. Ho we ver , when you do encounter one, it provides a con venient way to start the program to look at while you read ab out the program in the Hel[...]

169 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: T urning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 down, the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that e verything is in place the n[...]

170 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 6 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer . Windows ® XP special features The Wi n d o w s ® XP operating system of fers you se veral ne w features and enhancements, including: ❖ Ne w system file protection ❖ A system restore function, a llowing yo[...]

171 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Personalizing your desktop Y our desktop is your virtual wo rkspace. This section explains ho w to customize its features for the way you like to work. Y ou can customize the follo wing aspects of the desktop: ❖ T askbar — which resources to display for quick acces[...]

172 Exploring Y o ur Options P e rsonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you vie w your desktop and browse the f iles and folders on your local computer or netw ork file serv er . Y ou can arrange that: ❖ Items that normally require a double-click w[...]

173 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample W eb-sty le option 3 Click the preferred options. 4 Click A pply , then click OK . Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a W eb page on your desktop, you can also display a W eb page in an indi vidual window . If you subscribe to the W e b pag[...]

174 Exploring Y o ur Options P e rsonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or more cu stomizable toolbars at the top of a windo w . As you browse, the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the windo w and automatically displays the ap propriate toolbar butt ons and menu[...]

175 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The elemen ts you can ad d to the top of t he window 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 olbars, then c lick the nam e of the toolbar you w ant to display . The[...]

176 Exploring Y o ur Options P e rsonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Double-click the folder you want to open. 3 In the To o l s menu, s elect Folder Options. The Folders Options box appears. 4 In the T asks section, click the button for Show common tasks in f olders . 5 Click Ap pl y , t h en click OK . Helpful information on ho w t[...]

177 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor , external full-size ke yboard, an external mouse and an e xternal diskette driv e , you can work with yo ur notebook as if it were a stan dard off ice computer . An external monitor connect s t[...]

178 Exploring Y o ur Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Determining the COM port Y our modem is connected to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports. The de fault setting for the modem is COM3. The follo wing procedure is intended to support you if yo u need to either upgrade y our modem or reset the p[...]

179 Exploring Y ou r Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 7 If the modem isn’ t working p roperly , click T roubl eshooting and follo w the instructions. 8 Click OK to close the Properties box, then th e Phone and Modem Options windo ws. 9 Close the Control Panel. Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before yo[...]

180 Exploring Y o ur Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Point to Accessories , then to Communications , and click New Connection Wizard . 3 Follo w the on-screen instructions. The computer connects to the network. Setting up a wireless connection For information on ho w to set up a wireless connection, refer to [...]

181 Exploring Y ou r Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using Bluetooth The follo wing information applie s to those systems with the optional Bluetooth wireless feature: Bluetooth is a technology that e xpands wireless communication beyond networking equipment, and ca n connect many dif ferent kinds of electronic[...]

182 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Select Set up an advanced connection . 5 Click Next . 6 Select Connect directly to another computer . 7 Choose the ap propriate ro le for your computer: ❖ Guest ❖ Host 8 Follo w the on-screen instructions. An over view of using the Internet The follo wing s[...]

183 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 connected to the Internet) that work together using a specif ic Internet protocol called Hyperte xt Transfer Protocol ( HTTP). The W orld W ide W eb offers information as text, images, audio, or video to be referenced from an ywhere in the w orld. Special program[...]

184 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb browser displays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W eb site home page. T o visit a desired W eb site, type in the W eb address. The W eb addres[...]

185 Exploring Y ou r Options T oshiba’ s online resour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 clearinghouse where all the message s are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many W eb sites offer produc ts and services for sale. Uploading and downloading files from the Internet T ransferring files from one comp uter to another is terme[...]

186 Exploring Y o ur Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o view a D VD movie o r W indo ws ® presentation in full- screen mode on your TV : 1 Connect the video/audio cable to your tele vision. ❖ The cable has three color -coded prongs. Be sure to connect the appropriate pro ngs that match the color- coded ports on your t[...]

187 Exploring Y ou r Options Exploring video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T ransferring and editing video data Y our computer has an i.LINK port on the ba ck which provides v ery fast data transfer rates (up to 400 Mbps or 400 million bits per second). Y ou can connect up to 63 external de vices to this port. In addition to its high speed, it [...]

188 Exploring Y o ur Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to reco rd sounds using an external microphon e. Y ou can play .wa v sound f iles or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, h eadphones or external speakers. Recording sounds Y ou can make audio recordings and sav e [...]

189 Exploring Y ou r Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton and speak no rmally into the microphone. NOTE: Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you ha ve f inished recording, click the Stop b utton. 5 T o hear what you just recorded, click the Play b utton. 6 [...]

190 Exploring Y o ur Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 In the Audio Properties dialog box, adjust the Sound Playback quality and v olume , and the Sound Recording vol u m e. 4 Click OK . Y our new settings tak e effe ct the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a ful[...]

191 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or e xternal speakers into the headphone/S/ PDIF Digital Optical out. The headphone/S/PDIF Digital Optical out requires a 16- ohm stereo mini-jack. 3 Adjust the volume: ❖ For e x ternal speakers, use the volume c[...]

192 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Car d 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping , sav e your data and turn off the co mputer before inserting the PC Card. For more i nformation, see “Hot swapping” on page 193 . 2 Hold the PC Card with the a rro w or main label side up [...]

193 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The operating system advise s yo u that you may safely remov e the card. 3 Press the PC Card eject b utton. Ejecting a PC Car d 4 Remov e the PC Card and store it properly . Hot swapping One of the great things abou t PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with anothe r whil[...]

194 Exploring Y o ur Options Using SD car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Ne ver remo ve a SCSI card while any of the SCSI de vices connected to it are operating. DEFINITION: SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface. A sin gle SCSI PC Card enab les you to c onnect several SCSI devices, such as a scanner o r digital camera to y our com[...]

195 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your IR remote contr oller 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly . 3 Lift the left side of the co mp uter , grasp the card, and pull it straight out. Using your IR remote controller The TO SHIB A remote control le ts you control play of CD s and D VDs as well as [...]

196 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your IR r emote contr oller 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The follo wing functions are av a ilable on the remote control. Press the corresponding b utton to ex ecute the specific function. The Powe r button turns the po wer on or off. NOTE: T o turn on your computer using the remote control, your system must be plugged [...]

197 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your IR remote contr oller 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The A udio Off button sets the sound le vel to zero. The Ta b button emulates the tab k ey on the ke yboard. The Menu b utton allows you to di splay the menu for the W inD VD application. The Mode button al lo ws you to to ggle between CD/D VD and digital audio mo[...]

198 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your IR r emote contr oller 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Important Information about the remote control The follo wing is additional info rmation that will be helpful when using the remote control feature: ❖ V olume controls only work when the W indo ws XP operating system is running. ❖ The remote can be used up to[...]

199 Exploring Y ou r Options Using the T oshiba Style bay 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the T oshiba Style bay Y our computer has an optional T oshiba Style de vice bay on the right side which allo ws you in insert additional driv es, optical dri ves, and other interface de vices, i.e. media card adapters, etc. Inserting a device into the T oshiba [...]

200 Exploring Y o ur Options Using the T oshiba Style bay 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Removing a device form the T oshiba Style bay T o remov e a de vice from the T oshiba Style bay: NOTE: Always make sure that any devic es operating in the T oshiba Style bay have been stopped before remov ing the device. 1 If the locking scre w is in place, remov e it[...]

201 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 7 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to conf igure your system to best meet your individual needs. T o gether , these allow you to as certain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter: ?[...]

202 T o shiba Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o open Accessibility: 1 Click Start , then click All Pr ograms . 2 Select T oshiba Utilities , then select Accessibility . The TOSHIB A Accessibility window appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyK ey box. Sample TOSHIB A Accessibility window 4 Put a check mark next to the desired [...]

203 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Fn-esse The operating system shortcuts and T oshiba’ s Fn-esse program pro vide quick ways to open programs, docu ments, and folders from within an y program without using the Start menu. This section describes ho w to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your prog rams and f iles. For i[...]

204 T o shiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Fn-esse ke yboar d The keys are color -coded as follows: ❖ A vailable k eys are black. ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the F n-esse ke yboa rd in the selected color . ❖ Una v ailable keys are dark gray . Assigning a key to a program or documen[...]

205 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Click and hold the primar y b utton as you drag th e highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse ke yboard you wish assigned. 5 Release the primary button. Fn-esse displays the Add/ Edit Command windo w with the Description, Command Line, and W orking Directory fields automatical[...]

206 T o shiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Enter the Description, Co mmand Line, and W orking Directory for the ne w Fn-esse ke y assignment, or click the Bro wse button to specify t his information. ❖ Click OK . 4 T o make a popup assignment, select Po pup to display the Application Explorer windo w , then complete these steps: [...]

207 T oshiba Utilities Hotke y utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to change with the secondary b utton. Fn-esse displays the Assignment T ype window . 2 T o change the key assignment, click Direct or Pop up and continue as if you were cr eating a new assign[...]

208 T o shiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIB A Console provides quick access to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range of co mputer settings. Y ou can normally access the TOSHIB A Console in two ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIB A Console button located abo ve the F9 ke y on your keyboard. ?[...]

209 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The TOSHIB A Console offers three cate gories of features: ❖ Customize Y our Computer ❖ Network ❖ Security Customize your computer The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Po wer Management (for de tailed information, see “Po wer Management” on page 2 15 ) ❖[...]

210 T o shiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Creating a password recovery diskette Y ou can create a password recovery diskette to protect you in case you forget your power -on pas sword. For information on ho w to set a power -o n password, see “ Acti v ating the po wer- on password” on page 61 . NOTE: The power -on pas swo[...]

211 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 NOTES: Store your password re cover y diskette in a safe place. It is a good idea to create more than one password recover y diskette in case the original is damaged or lost. T o use the diskette: 1 Insert it in the e x ternal diskette dri ve. 2 T urn on the computer . 3 When th[...]

212 T o shiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIB A Contr ols Pr operties window 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Click on the drop-do wn box of the b utton you want to change. 4 Select the option, make the desired selections. 5 Click A pply , then click OK . Y ou can choose which of two media p layers you prefer to ha ve as y[...]

213 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Media Ap ps tab 3 Under Select a Player , choose either the Windo ws Media Player or TOSHIB A MEDIA PLA YER in the A udio/V ideo Contro l and CD A udio Control menu selections. 4 Click A pply , then click OK . Y ou can also program the Sub LCD, the rectangular window in t[...]

214 T o shiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Choose the appropriate clock setting, either for 12 or 24 hours, and click the appropriate radio button. Sample SubLCD tab Besides setting the clock, you can also program a message b y using the Owner String feature. 1 Click the Owner String b utton with your cursor . 2 T ype a mess[...]

215 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Power Management The Po wer Management feature enables you to con trol your computer’ s power usage, reg ardle ss of the source, and use the many preset po w er modes, or create one yourse lf. T o access Power Management through the TOSHIB A Console, double-click the P ower Ma[...]

216 T o shiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 reconfig ure that function. An y options that you change become effecti ve when you click either OK or Apply . Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode — Full Po wer . Y ou can create other A C power modes, b ut T oshiba recommends use of the preset Full [...]

217 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset mo des. 2 Click Create copy . 3 A ne w mode appears with the title “Copy Nam e ” where Name is the title of the mode you copied. Delete this title, type in the name for your ne w power mode, then press Enter . Customizi[...]

218 T o shiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T oshiba Hardware Setup T o shiba Hardware Setup is the T oshiba configuration management tool. T o access it: In the TOSHIB A Console , double-click the To s h i b a Hardwar e icon. Sample TOSHIB A HWSe tup window The TOSHIB A HWSetup window appears with tabs for the follo wing: ❖ [...]

219 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ CPU — Allo ws you to se t conditions for the CPU. Dynamically Switchable Always High Always Lo w ❖ K eyboard — Allows you to set conditions for the K eyboard. W ake-up on K eyboard Enabled Disabled Y ou can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the po wer [...]

220 T o shiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 cPad Properties The cPad Properties feature enab les you to adjust the settings for the cPad when it’ s in application launch mode. For more information, see “Using the cPad in application launch mode” on pag e 69 .[...]

221 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 8 WinDVD ™ Wi n DV D ™ is a software program for playin g D VDs. This chapter explains how to use this progra m. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power . For systems with a D VD -R OM driv e, you can use W inD VD to play D VDs. WinD VD is[...]

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

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

224 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the WinDVD control panel The W inDVD control 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[...]

225 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 From the W inDVD control panel, you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded control s button . The expanded control panel contains se veral advanced features. See “Using W inD VD Adv anced Features” on page 228 for an explanation of these features. Using t[...]

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

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

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

229 WinDVD™ Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W inD VD with expanded subpanel Using playlists 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 feature[...]

230 WinDVD™ Using playl ists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a Playlist T o create a new playlist: 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist button. See “Using the WinD VD co ntrol panel” on page 22 4. to locate the playlist button. Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select New Playlist from the menu. The Playlist windo w opens. Sample W inD VD [...]

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

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

233 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 9 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter when using yo ur notebook computer are relati v ely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your de aler or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e many problems by yourself. It cov ers the problem[...]

234 If Someth ing Goes W rong Pr oblems that are easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T o close a program that has stopped respo nding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultan eously (once). 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its name in the list. 3 Select the program you [...]

235 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer . Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the po wer . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adapter and power cable [...]

236 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The computer displays the WA RNING RESUME F AILURE message. The computer was placed in Stand b y mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the comp uter’ s memory has been lost. T o charge the battery , leav e the computer plugged into [...]

237 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start prop erly , you may ha ve to change your system’ s configuration or verify t h e startup procedure to fix the problem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. Th[...]

238 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many f actors contribute to the sp eed with which you can surf the Internet. The y include: modem speed, time of day (when ev eryone else is surfing, your access can be slow) and popularity of[...]

239 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Resolving a hardware conflict If you recei ve an error message telling you there is a de vice dri ver co nflict or a general hardware pr oblem, try using Wi n d o w s ® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem fir s t . For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click St[...]

240 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Interrupt Request Channel The channel t o the CP U is called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor’ s time. If two or more devices use the same IRQ, the processor does not kno w which de vi[...]

241 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CAUTION: Changing the default settings usin g Device Manager can cause other conflic ts that make one o r more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuratio n paramete rs and the ramifications of changing them[...]

242 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 T o vie w the device(s) installed, double-click the de vice type. 5 T o vie w the properties, double-click the device. The operating system displa ys the De vice Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They include: ❖ The General tab, which prov[...]

243 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 5 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error , the memory module may be faulty . If the error recurs without the memory module installed , the error is not caused b y the m[...]

244 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 If the battery light is glo wing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer . If the battery light does not g lo w after 20 minutes, the battery may hav e reached the end of its u[...]

245 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Y ou hav e connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more k eyboard error messages. If you hav e a se cond keyboard, try it. If it w orks, the first ke yboard may be defecti ve or incompatible with your computer . Display problems Here a[...]

246 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton, then clicking Properties. This opens the Display Properties windo w . The Appearance ta b of this window allo ws you to [...]

247 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher . De v ices that do not support this resolution will on ly w ork in Internal/Exter[...]

248 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Scan for and attempt recov e ry of bad sectors 6 Click Start . Error- checking runs the test. Y our hard disk seems very slow . If you hav e b een using your computer for so me time, your files may have beco me fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter . T o do this, c[...]

249 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk err or message . If you are starting the computer from a disk ette, the diskette in the dri ve does not ha ve the fi les necessary to start the computer . Replace it with a bootable diskette. The driv e cannot rea d a[...]

250 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Some discs run correctly , but others do not. If the problem is with an app lication CD-R OM, refer to the software’ s documentation an d check that the hardware confi guration meets the program’ s needs. The color of the materials used to make the disc can aff[...]

251 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Before installing a ne w hardware o r software comp onent on your system, check for any po tential conflicts between its resource requirements and your current system conf iguration. Also, if you chan ge your operating syst em, check with your PC manufacturer or your[...]

252 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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. Remov e the deb ug software to restore functionality of W inD VD. WinDVD: error[...]

253 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 No audio subsyste m could be found for playback. There is a problem with the audio card or audio compo- nent within th e system. The problem may be one of th e follo wing: The audio card is faulty . There is a problem with the audio dri ver . Check installation of th[...]

254 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 An unexpected error has occurred. This error is unclassified. Report the problem and an y error code to your supplier's T echnical Support. This is usually a rare, title-specific problem. There is a problem with the copy protection system within the D VD-R OM [...]

255 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 This D VD disc cann ot be played in this region. The selected region cannot be used due to one of the follo wing: The Regi on Code of W inD VD and the DVD disc do not match. Check the Region Code of W inD V D within the About tab and use a disc from the appro- priate[...]

256 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound from the computer . Adjust the v o lume control. If you are using external headphones or speak ers, check that they are securely connected to your comp uter . The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is fe[...]

257 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include man y types of de vices, such as a remov able hard disk, additional memory , or a pager . Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of ne w cards. If you’ re ha ving trouble getting one or more o[...]

258 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Using PC Cards ” on page 191 for how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through quality control. If a[...]

259 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card . Remov e the PC Card. If removing the PC Card doesn’ t resolve the problem, try re starting the computer . If the computer still doesn’t w ork, contact the PC Card’ s manufacturer . Hot swapping (re[...]

260 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 wil[...]

261 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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[...]

262 If Someth ing Goes W rong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy f iles to diskette, following the steps in “Saving your work” on page 93 . ❖ Copy f iles to your network partition. ❖ Connect a tape driv e [...]

263 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Before you call Since some problems may be related to the op erating system or the program you are usin g, it is important to in vestigate other sources of assistance first. T ry the following before contacting T oshiba: ❖ Re vie w the troubleshooting information i[...]

264 If Someth ing Goes W rong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T oshiba voice contact Before calling T o shiba, make sure you ha ve: ❖ Y our computer’ s serial number . ❖ The computer and any optiona l de vices related to the problem. ❖ Backup copies of y our operating system and all other preloaded software on dis[...]

265 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide offices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia 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 i en, Austria Belgium T oshiba Information Systems Benelux (Belgium) B.V .[...]

266 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Luxembourg T oshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V . Riv ium Boulev ard 41 2909 LK, Capelle a/d IJssel The Netherlands Mexico and all of Latin America T oshib a de México S .A. Sierra Candela No .111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. CP 11000 Mexico, DF . 8[...]

267 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide offices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbyber gsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid A G Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerlan d United Kingdom T oshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. T oshiba Court W eybridge Business P ark Addlestone Road W eybridge KT15 2U[...]

268 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys tha t, w hen pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the ke y indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your compu ter . When volume mut[...]

269 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Instant password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combinatio n turns off the display and activ ates instant security . Using the pointing device or any key will m ake t he d ispl ay r e appear . For information on setting, see “ Activ ating the power -on password” on pag[...]

270 P ower usage mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 If you clicked Choose a screen sa ver , the Screen Sav er tab has already been selected. If it isn’ t selected, click the Scre en Sa ver tab . 5 Click the On resume, passw ord pr otected check box. 6 Click OK . Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles thro[...]

271 Hot Keys Stand by mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Stand by mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Stand by mode. ❖ A message box is displayed b y default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand by mode. This message box can be set so it doesn’t display . Sample Stand by co nf irmation box ❖ For more information about Stand by[...]

272 Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Hibernation mo de. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to conf irm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. The message box can be set so it doesn’ t display . Sample Hibernation confirmati[...]

273 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously ❖ Exter[...]

274 Display brightness 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Display brightness Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer . The wireless modes you can toggle between are: ❖ Bluetooth enabled—[...]

275 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the T ouchP ad o r cP ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad or cPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y disables or enables the T ouchPad or cPad. T o use the T ouchPad, see “For systems with T ouch- Pad” on page 64 . T o use the cPad, see “F or systems with cPad” on page 65 . Sam[...]

276 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typica l A C powe r cable connec tors for v arious parts of the wor ld . USA and Canada UL ap pr oved CS A a p pr oved United Kingdom BS ap pr ove d Australi[...]

277 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Appendix C V ideo Modes This appendix lis ts the vide o modes supp orted by the display adapter and identifies the ch aracteristics of each mod e. The columns in the tables ha ve the follo wing meanings: Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal and is g enerally used by programmers to sp ecify video modes in p rograms. Ty [...]

278 Y our computer’ s video modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Y our computer’ s video modes Y our computer supports the video modes def ined in this table. If your application of fers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table, select a mode based on mode type, resolutio n, character matrix, number of colors and refresh [...]

279 Video Modes Y our computer’s video modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T able 2 Video modes (XGA) D VGA Grph 320 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 E VGA Grph 640 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 F VGA Grph 640 x 350 Pels 8 x 14 Mono Mono 70 10 VGA Grph 640 x 350 Pels 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 o f 256K 7 0 11 VGA Grph 640 x 480 Pels 8 x [...]

280 Y our computer’ s video modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 1600 x 1200 256/256K (V irtual) 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256/256K (V irtual) 256/256K 60 75 2048 x 1536 256/256K (V irtual) 256/256K 60 75 640 x 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K/64K (V i[...]

281 Video Modes Y our computer’s video modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 T able 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA) 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M/16M (V irtual) 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M/16M (V irtual) 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M/16M (V irtual) 16M/16M 60 75 2048 x 1536 16M/16M (V irtual) 16M/16M 60 Resolution LCD [...]

282 Y our computer’ s video modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 1600 x 1200 256/256K 25 6/256K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256/256K (V irtual) 256/256K 60 75 2048 x 1536 256/256K (V irtual) 256/256K 60 640 x 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 [...]

283 Video Modes Y our computer’s video modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 640 x 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M/16M (V irtual) 16M/16M 60 75 2048 x 1536 16M/16M (V irtual) 16M[...]

284 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features de fined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo w ing 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 O M compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact[...]

285 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mo dule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) di sc DV D - RO M digital versatile (or video) disc read -only memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR O M erasable programmable read-only mem[...]

286 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchron ous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adap ter TFT thin film transistor USB univ ersal serial bus URL uni[...]

287 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applicatio ns include word processors, spreadsheets, and database ma nagement systems. See also pr ogram . B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remov able disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic i[...]

288 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 bus — A n electrical circuit that co nnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter , disk drives, and ports. It is the pathw ay through which data flows from one de vice to another . See also bus speed , fr ontside bus . bus speed — The speed at which t[...]

289 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 color palette — A set of speci fied colors that establishes the color s that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or devices can w o rk together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or language as anot her . configuration [...]

290 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 direct memory acces s (D MA) — A d edicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory — See folder . disable — T o turn a computer option off. See also enable . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, designed to be read from and written to by opti[...]

291 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 drag — T o hold down the control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object. In the W indows ® operating system, this refe rs to the primary control button or left mouse button, unless otherwise st ated. driver — See device dr iver . DV D — An individual digital versatile (o[...]

292 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 f ile extension — The three characters follo wing the period (pronounced “dot ”) at the end of a f ile name. The extension indicates the type of f ile. Exam ples are .ex e for program files and .hlp for help f iles. See also f ile name. fo l d e r — Also called directory . A container for organizing f i[...]

293 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Hibernation — A feature of many T osh iba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk th e current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it wa s when the computer w as turned of[...]

294 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 L2 (level tw o) cache — Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory . See also cache, CPU cach e, L 1 c ach e. LAN (local area netw ork) — A group of computers or other devices dispersed ov er a rel ativ ely limited area [...]

295 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 modem — Short for “modulator/demodulator . ” A device that con verts information from digital to analog and back to digital, enabling information to pass b ack and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines. motherboard — The main circuit board in the computer . It contains the processor[...]

296 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 parallel — Processes that occu r simultaneously . In communications, it means the tran smission of more than one bit of information at a time. On you r computer , the parallel port provides a parallel communi cations interfac e between the computer and an appropriate device. Most modern printers are parallel.[...]

297 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 R RAM (random access memory) — V olatile memor y that can be written to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer . This type of memory is used for your co mputer’ s main memory . See also memory . Compare RO M . random access memory — See RAM. r[...]

298 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bi t at a time sequentially over a single channel. On your computer , th e serial port pro vides a serial interface between the computer and an ap propriate device. Compare parallel. shortcut — See k e yb oar d [...]

299 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 V W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i — A trad emarked term by the W ireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stan ds for W ireless Fidel ity . W i-Fi is another term for the IEEE 2.11b communi cation protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless commun ication components. W orld Wide W eb[...]

300 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 Index A A C adapter 5 6 A C p o we r l ig ht 37 , 56, 60 Accessories programs 1 6 5 adding memory 4 9 alarms low battery 1 3 5 Application Launcher adding programs 7 6 changing icons 7 8 deleting programs 7 9 Application Launcher button 6 8 audio CDs playing 9 8 audio features 1 8 8 av oidi ng injury 4 2 B battery alarm[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 301 Index c on tr o l 64, 72 DV D - RO M d r i v e eject 9 9 Internet 3 6 next track 3 5 , 3 9 , 1 0 0 play/pause 39 po wer 3 4 previous track 3 8 , 3 9 primary and secondary control 6 6 primary control 3 5 secondary control 3 5 S ta rt 14 2 stop 3 9 TOSHIB A C onsole 3 6 , 9 2 C calculator 1 5 7 CD control buttons 1 0 0 CD[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 302 Index protection 4 1 running on battery power 1 2 7 setting up 46 , 4 9 turning off 1 6 9 turning on 5 9 using at the off ice 1 7 7 warning resume failure message 236 wor k ar ea 4 1 computing tips 8 7 connecting A C adapter 5 6 external monitor 1 7 7 external speak ers 1 9 0 headphones 1 9 1 m od em 109 monitor 5 4 po [...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 303 Index running slow 2 4 8 disk/disc activity light 3 8 diskette dri ve 9 5 can’t insert a diskette 2 4 8 can’t read a disk ette 2 4 9 diskettes caring for 9 6 cleaning 9 6 copying files to 9 7 inserting and removing 9 6 display 3 5 doesn’t look normal/flickers 2 4 6 external monitor not working 2 4 7 external, adju[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 304 Index connecting 1 8 8 external monitor connecting 1 7 7 not working 2 4 7 external speak ers 1 9 0 F F A T (File Allocatio n T able) 2 4 7 fax setting auto-receive 8 3 fax function enabling 8 3 setting up 8 3 f i le s 14 3 backing up 8 7 , 9 7 copying to diskette 9 7 printing 9 4 s a vi ng 87, 93 F n k e y 35, 92 assig[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 305 Index infrared remote controller 1 9 5 infrared port 2 8 transferring files 1 7 7 inserting CDs and D VDs 1 0 3 main battery 1 3 7 PC Cards 1 9 2 installing main battery 1 3 6 memory module 4 9 Internal/External m ode 2 4 7 Internet 1 8 2 bookmarked site not found 2 3 8 button 36 chat rooms 1 8 4 connecting to 1 8 3 new[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 306 Index microphone jack 3 0 Microsoft Internet Explorer 1 0 9 Microsoft Support Online W eb site 238 Microsoft W indows XP 2 3 , 1 4 0 m in im iz in g 154 modem determining COM port 1 7 8 p or t 29, 110 problem solving 2 6 1 resetting port to default settings 178 upgrading 1 7 8 modem, using 1 0 9 modem/LAN cov er 4 0 mod[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 307 Index light 3 7 monitoring 1 3 3 on/off b utto n 3 4 problem solving 2 4 3 Power Management 2 1 5 running on batteries 2 1 6 po wer of f guidelines 8 4 po wer usage mode 1 3 4 po wering down the computer 1 1 1 options 1 1 1 power -on p assword 6 1 precautions 4 5 presentations viewing on tele visio n set 1 8 6 previous [...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 308 Index printer 2 6 0 program not responding 2 3 3 program not working properly 248 screen does not look right/flickers 246 system resources 2 3 9 trouble prev ention 2 6 1 URL address not found 2 3 8 using Start up options 2 3 7 warning resume failure 2 3 6 W indows won’t start 2 3 5 W indows XP not working 2 3 6 W inD[...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 309 Index using 1 1 3 Shut down command 1 1 1 sound .wav f iles 1 8 8 problem solving 2 5 6 speakers ext e rn a l 1 9 0 stereo 3 4 Stand by low battery 1 3 5 mode 3 7 Stand by command 1 1 3 , 1 2 3 Stand by mode 1 1 3 hot key 2 7 1 S ta r t b u t t on 14 2 starting a program 9 3 Startup menu problem solving 2 3 7 sticky ke [...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 310 Index mouse connecting 5 3 using Bluetooth 1 8 1 cPad and control b uttons 1 4 4 m od em 109 PC Cards 1 9 1 SD cards 1 9 4 utilities Hotkey utility 2 0 7 Power Management 2 1 5 V video 2 7 7 video features exploring 1 8 5 video modes 2 7 7 table 2 7 8 video projector adjusting display 5 5 connecting 5 4 video/audio out [...]

5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.0 311 Index video window , maximizing 2 2 8 wireless antenna indicator 3 3 on-of f switch 3 3 wireless features Bluetooth 1 8 1 W i- Fi 180 wireless netw orking 1 7 9 W izards Add Printer 8 0 Network Setup 1 1 0 New Connection W izard 1 7 9 W orld W ide W eb 1 8 2[...]

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