Toshiba E15-AV101 manual

PMAD00019010 07/04 E15 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes Wr ong” on page 241 in this guide. Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead,[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Models: Qosmio™ E15 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased ma y include a ReWritable CD and/or D VD driv e(s), among the mo st advanced data storage technologies a v ailable. As with any ne w technology , you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CRITICAL APPLICA TION, Y OU , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of th e FCC rules. These limit s are designed to provide reason[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contact: T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92 618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC requirements The following informatio[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or p rocedur es. If these changes mi ght affect your service or the operation of your equipmen t, the t[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable yo ur alarm equipment. If you hav e questions abou t what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone compan y or a qualified installer . Instructions for IC CS[...]

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

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

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired operation of th is device. L ’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suiv antes: (1) il ne doit [...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finnish: V almistaja TOSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten v aatimusten ja sitä koskev ien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Dutch: Hierbij verklaart T OSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company dat het toestel Radio L[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA – Federal Communica tions Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interference that may cause undesired operati[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this pr oduct to be used indoors fo r frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce th e potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. O F: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MH[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approval Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Ap prov al Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following restrictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the device. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz to 5.23 GHz for indoo r use only Radio approvals for wireless devi[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Europe - Restrictions for us e of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: For pri vate usage outside buildings acr oss public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is requi red. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for priv ate us age outside buildings across publ[...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Europe - Restrictions for use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries O: allowed × : forbidden ❖ T o remain in conformance with Euro pean spectrum usage laws for W ireless LAN operation, the above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply . The user should use t[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands i n the European Community . Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devi ces without a W ireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Acce ss Points that hav e employed and activ ated a radar detectio[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 802.11a (5 GHz) Tu r b o M o d e ( 5 G H z ) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. A[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approv ed to the radio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Bluetooth wireless tech nology Interoperabil ity Bluetooth™ [...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a ne w innovative technology , a nd TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of i ts Bl uetooth™ products with al l PCs and/ or equipment using Bluetooth wireless tech nology other than TOSH IBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth™ cards from TO SH IBA in order to enable wireless ne[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually revie w and interpre t the extensiv e research literature. In some situations or en vironments, the use of Bluetoot h wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of th e building or responsible representati ves of the [...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference, and ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Note that[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The legal communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operated in accordan ce with telecommunication laws and regulations. Lo w power radio frequenc y electric machin ery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electr[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequenc y bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to av oid the band of mob ile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the la bel and manufacturing information may va r y .) This appliance contains a l aser system and is classifie d as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the user’ s guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including but not limited to an y product specifications, is subj ect to change without notice. TOSHIB A CORPORA TION AND TOSHIB A AMERICA INFORMA TION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIB A) PRO VIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANU AL OR AN Y O THER INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREIN A[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon T echnologies AG. All other brand and p roduct names are trad emarks or registered trademarks of their respectiv e com panies. Computer disposal information This product contains mercury . Disposal of this material may be regulated due to en viro nmental considerations. For disposal[...]

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

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using the computer for the first time ......................56 Opening the display panel .................................56 Your computer’s features and specifications ....57 Turning on the power .......................................57 Using the TouchPad™ .............................................58 Scro[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 keyboard .....................................................85 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................86 Function keys .................................................... 86 Windows ® special keys .....................................87 Overlay keys ....................................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 3: Mobile Computin g ........................... ..................... 114 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................114 Running the computer on battery power ..............115 Battery Notice ................................................. 115 Power management .........................[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 The World Wide Web .....................................142 Internet Service Providers ...............................142 Connecting to the Internet .............................142 Surfing the Internet .........................................143 Internet features ..............................................143[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Remote Control for QosmioPlayer .................. 163 Removing QosmioPlayer ......................................170 Installing the QosmioPl ayer Recovery media ........171 On systems with QosmioPlayer currently installed .....................................171 On systems with QosmioPlayer previously uninstalle[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Media Player Library .................................203 Playing Digital Music Files ..............................204 Finding Music Files in My Music .....................205 Playing a Song ................................................206 Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey .............206 Finding and Playin[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Hotkey utility ..................................................233 Toshiba Hardware Settings .............................233 Toshiba Picture Enha ncement Utility ..............235 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer .....................236 Enabling Hibernation .............................................237 Settin[...]

36 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 If you need further assistance ............................... 265 Before you call ................................................265 Contacting Toshiba .........................................266 Other Toshiba Intern et Web sites ......................... 267 Toshiba’s worldwide offices ......................[...]

37 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer , your work and entertainment can accompany you where ver you go. Qosmio™ E15 Series computers provide considerable computing po wer , enabling you to perform the most demanding computing task s from a[...]

38 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The product specifications and configuration info rmation are designed for a product Series . Y our particular model may not have all the features and specificatio ns listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the fe atures and specifications on your particular model, plea se visit T [...]

39 Introductio n Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions that mu st be observed to a void potential h azards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions hav e been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, an d the icons highlig[...]

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

41 Introductio n Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of se rvice options built around its SelectServ TM limited warranty programs . T o stay current on the most recent software an d hardware options for your computer , an d for other product informatio n, be sure to regularly check the T oshiba W eb si[...]

42 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your compu ter . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is designed to be used in a v ariety of locations and situations. This section prov ides guidelines f[...]

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

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 twisting your torso or neck an d look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you use an external monitor , the top of the screen should be no higher than eye le vel. ❖ If you use a paper holder , set it at the same h eight and distance as the sc reen. Seating and posture When usi[...]

45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 extra back support. Lo wer-back-support cushions are a v ailable at many of fice supply store s. ❖ Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips, and elbo ws form approximately 90-degree angles when you work. Do no t slump forward or lean back too far . Lighting Proper ligh[...]

46 Getting Started Pr ecautio ns 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may resu lt in discomfort and possible injury . If your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. If the discomfort persists, consult a phy sician. W ork habits The key to a voiding discomfort or injury fro m st[...]

47 Getting Started Pr ecautions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void pro longed physical con tact with the underside of the computer . If the computer is used for long periods, its case can become very wa rm. While the temperature may not feel too hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the comp[...]

48 Getting Started Pr ecautio ns 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Information on disks is stored magnetically . Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. ❖ Scan all ne w files for viruses. This precaution is especially im portant for files you recei ve via email or do wnload from the Internet. Occasionally , even ne w programs you buy [...]

49 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all set up steps up to “Setting up your software” on page 49 before adding external or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer , memory , and PC[...]

50 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Skip to e xit the process or Next to continue. T o register online, your computer must be connected to the Internet vi a a voice-gra de telephon e line or a local area network (LAN). A window displays, asking if you wish to re gister with T oshiba and Microsoft. 5 Click Ye s [...]

51 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adding external devices Before adding extern al devices, T o shiba recommends setting up your software. See “Setting up your software” on pag e 49 . Before starting to use your comp uter , you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “Installing additional memory (optional)?[...]

52 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the power cable and A C adapter to conn ect the computer to a liv e electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery . Sample power cabl e and A C adapter Hold the power cable by its plug when [...]

53 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your compu ter . T osh iba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an in compatible adapter . T o connect A C power to the [...]

54 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN on the back of the computer . Sample connecting the A C adapter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. Damaged power cables can ca use fire or electric shock. Never modify , forcibly bend, place heavy objec[...]

55 Getting Started Char ging th e main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 remov e the battery pack. See “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 241 for troubleshooting information. Charging the main batter y T o charge the main battery , plug the computer into a live w all outlet. It takes se veral hours to charge the battery with the computer of f. It ta[...]

56 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel . Sample opening the display panel T o avoid damaging the display pa nel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily . Never lift [...]

57 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to accom modate all possible confi gurations for an entire prod uct Series. Y our selected model may not ha ve all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or [...]

58 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample turning on the power The preinstalled operating system loads automatically . Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchPad, the s mall, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti ve to touch and enables you t[...]

59 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o mov e it to the left side, slide your f inger from right to left. Because the T ouchPad is much smaller th an the display screen, moving your cu rsor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the T ouchPad in the pref erred dir ection. Once [...]

60 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 mouse button. Check your program’ s documentatio n to find whether it uses the right mouse b utton. Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad The T ouchPad is enabled b y de fault. T o change the enable/ disable T ouchPad setting: 1 Click Start , then click Control Panel . The Control P a[...]

61 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Close the Printers and Other Hardwar e windo w . 9 Close the Control P anel windo w . The Fn + F9 shortcut can be used to disable or enable the T ouchPad (s ee “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad” on page 275 ). Installing additional memor y (optional) Before y[...]

62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou need a standard Phillips no.1 scre wdriv er for this procedure. T o avoid damaging the computer’ s screws, use a standard Phillips no. 1 s crewdriver that is in good condition . The computer has two memory module slots—Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one o[...]

63 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Remov e the battery (see “Changing the main battery” on page 125 ). 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriv er , unscrew the capti ve scre w that secures the memory module slot co ver , then remov e the memory module slot cov er . Sample r em oving the me m[...]

64 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 10 Gently press do wn on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be le vel when secured in place. Sample inserting the memory module into the slot The clips on either side of th[...]

65 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer , verify that the computer ha s recognized it correctly as described in “Checking total memory” on page 66 . Removing a memor y module 1 Complete steps 1 – 7 in “ ’Installing additional memory (opt[...]

66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample r emoving the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cov e r and fasten the screw . 5 T urn the computer ov er and restart it. Checking total memor y When you add or remo ve memory , you can check that the computer has recognized the change. T o do this:[...]

67 Getting Started Using an external k e y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer . Th e computer’ s USB port supports any USB- compatible keyboard. Using a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’ s built- in T ouchPad. Y ou can u[...]

68 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Read the documentation that came with your printer . Follow the manufactur er’ s instructions when connecting a local printer . Y ou must supply the proper printer cable. If one did not come with your printer , you may purchase one from an electronics or computer store. These ins[...]

69 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: If you have the manufacturer’ s disc that came with your printer , you can use it to install the printer on your computer . The manufacturer’ s disc may include add itional drivers and fonts. T o set up a printer with the Add Printer W izard: 1 Click Start and t[...]

70 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Printer W izar d dialog bo x 3 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the Windows ® XP operating system recognizes it automatically . Y ou can ignore the remainder of this section. See yo[...]

71 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The wizard prompts you to select your printer . 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer , then click Next . The Add Printer W izard prompt s you to enter a “friendly” printer name. 8 Enter a name for your prin ter . HINT : If you are using more than o[...]

72 Getting Started Connecting an option al external diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an optional ex ternal diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, requi re a diskette dri ve designed for use with 3.5- inch disk ettes. Sample optional external USB disk ette drive T o connect an optional ex ternal [...]

73 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in LCD display , but you can also connect the follo wing types of extern al display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ A plasma or digital television or VCR/D VD player via the Component V [...]

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

75 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a standard television, projector , or VCR/ DVD player Video cables are not included with your computer . T o connect a device to the S-video Out port, you will need to purch ase an S-video cable. T o connect a standard tele vision, projector , or VCR/D VD playe[...]

76 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting an external monitor or projector Y ou can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if yo u need a larger screen or to di splay anything on your computer screen. T o do this: 1 Connect the monitor’ s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port[...]

77 Getting Started Connecting External A V Input Devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Release the Fn key . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these se ttings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video contro ller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, and Display . Choos e the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display[...]

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

79 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to the Composite In port The Composite In port pro vides another way to connect a VCR/D VD player or game console to your co mputer . T o do this: 1 Connect the external de vice’ s video cable to the C o m p o s i t e I n port on the back of the computer . 2 Connect the[...]

80 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 that, when you turn on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you left of f. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media in use an d result in loss of data. For more information, see “Powering down the computer” on page[...]

81 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Closing the display panel When you are f inished, shut th e computer do wn and close the display panel to k eep dust and dirt ou t of the computer . If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will occur: ❖ If you ha ve the LCD po wer-sav er feature set, the LCD p[...]

82 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a computer lock For yo ur o wn peace of mind, you may want to secure your computer to a heavy object su ch as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchas e an optional POR T -Notew orthy ® Computer Lock Cable. Sample PORT -Noteworthy ® C omputer Lock Cable T o secure [...]

83 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart y[...]

84 Learning the Basics Computing tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your f iles to disks (or other remov able media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you hav e a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error -checking and Disk Defr[...]

85 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard Y ou r computer’ s keyboard cont ains character keys, control ke ys, function keys, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Sample ke yb oar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typi[...]

86 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, o r to the re gular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized k eyboard. Using the Fn ke y , you can sim ulate these separate ke ys, as follo ws: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl k[...]

87 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows ® special keys Sample W indows ® special ke ys Y our computer’ s keyboard has two ke ys that hav e spe cial functions in W indows: ❖ Start key —Opens the Start menu ❖ A pplication key —Has the same function as the secondary mouse b utton Overlay keys Sample numer[...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the overlay to type numeric data T o turn the numeric o verlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on. Y ou can still use the overlay k eys to type alphabetic characters while the numer[...]

89 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o turn of f the cursor control overlay , hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor co ntrol mode light on th e ke yboard indicator panel g oes out. Starting a program The easiest way to s tart a progra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in formati[...]

90 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o close the program, click the Close b u tton in the upper -right corner of the program’ s windo w . Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer If a program is not listed in the Prog rams menu, you can start it from W indows ® Ex plorer . W indo ws ® Explorer gi ves you a view [...]

91 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o close the program, click t he Close button in the upper -right corner of the program’ s window . Starting a program from the Run dialog box This ex ample uses the Run command to start W ordPad: 1 Click Start , then click Run . The Run dialog box appears. Sample Run dialo g box 2[...]

92 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer , sav e your work to the hard disk driv e. Always save your data even when you are using the Stand by . If your batte ry fully discharges , yo ur information will be lost. Y our computer can be configu red to warn you when the ba ttery is[...]

93 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Choose the dri ve an d folder where you wan t your f ile to be stored. 3 T ype a fil e name, then click Sa ve . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. The W indows ® XP operatin[...]

94 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printing your work V e rify that the W indow s ® XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in “Connecting a local printer” on page 67 . TECHNICAL NOTE : Y ou only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are ch[...]

95 Learning the Basics Bac k ing up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual f ile s to media, such as CDs, or copying entire sections of yo ur hard disk to another de vice, such as a tape dri ve. For those syst ems with a writable CD-R OM dri ve or D V D- R OM multi-function driv e, you[...]

96 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs (D VDs) provide a signif icant increase in data storage an d support features that are not av ailable on any other [...]

97 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Drive components and control buttons The D VD-R OM or multi-function driv e is located on the right side of the computer . The Medi a control buttons are located above the k eyboard and can be accessed wh en the display panel open. DVD-ROM drive components Y ou[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Media control buttons The control b uttons abo ve th e computer k eyboard let you play audio CDs when the comput er is on. Y ou can also use them to play CDs and D VDs when the computer is of f using the QosmioPlayer application. For more information on playing[...]

99 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Pr evious track button returns to the preceding track on the disc. The Next track b utton skips to the follo wing track on the disc. The Record button records tele vision programs which are currently being vie w ed. The Brightness b utton adjusts the screen[...]

100 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. Sample drive tray fully e xtended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust. Handle discs carefully . Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole a nd ed ge. If you[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place. Be careful not to touch the drive’ s lens (located underneath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the[...]

102 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain files just li ke the hard disk. CDs are often used to install software or store f iles that require lots of space, such as photographs and lar ge presentation files. Y ou can use Explorer or My Computer[...]

103 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened pap er clip, into the manual eject button access hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject butto n. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 [...]

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

105 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a netw ork remotely , using the b uilt-in modem and a dial -up connection. For specif ic information about connecting to the local area network (LAN) or wide area netwo rk (W AN), consult your netw ork ad[...]

106 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the computer to turn on and se nd or recei ve the files while you are asleep. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before usi ng any of these options to power down your computer , save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue worki[...]

107 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Holding the Shift key while the T urn Off computer Windows dialog box is open, changes the Stand By button to hibernate. For more information about sett ing up hibernation, refer to “Using Hibern ation Mode” on page 108 . If your computer is connected to a domain server: [...]

108 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample system power mode settings For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “Power Saver” on page 23 0 . Starting again after Shut down T o start the computer up ag ain, press the power b utton until the on/of f light changes to green. If you shut do wn the[...]

109 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 again, the computer runs a se lf-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to th e mode in which you left it. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, th e computer uses no battery po wer ❖ Because the mode of the system is held[...]

110 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer is now set to automatically enter into Hibernation when your option settings occur . For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “Power Saver” on page 23 0 . Once the computer is configured, place the computer into Hibernation mode b y either pre[...]

111 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting u p again, th e co mputer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using. If you po wer down us ing the St and by and the bat tery discharges fully , your information will be l ost. Be sure to save your work f[...]

112 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Going into Standby mode more quickly Y ou can also configure the comp uter to enter into Standb y mode by either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel. Y ou can also sp ecify an amount of time after which the computer automatically enters into Standb y mode.[...]

113 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online resour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again from Standby mode T o restart the computer fro m Standb y mode, press the po wer button until t he on/of f light changes to green. The computer returns to the screen yo u were pre viously using. If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the displ[...]

114 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer, Standb y mode when it is not being used, thereb y conserving ener gy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its ener gy ef f icienc [...]

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

116 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For optimum DVD perform ance, T oshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on batter y power . The QosmioPlayer is not a Windows-based applic ation. Battery life is less than when using similar applications in the Windows operating syste[...]

117 Mobile Computing Char ging th e batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changes to these settings may result in system performanc e or stability issues. Users who are not complete ly familiar with the power management component of the syste m should use the preset configuration . For assistance with se tup changes, contact T osh iba’ s Global Support[...]

118 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the main batter y T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a liv e electri c al outlet. The ba ttery charges whether the computer is on or of f. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your comp uter is using all of the power provided by the AC Adaptor[...]

119 Mobile Computing Char ging th e batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The R TC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shippe d, resulting in the following error message during startup: BAD RTC BA TTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM The above error message may var y by computer model. The RTC battery do es not charge [...]

120 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Monitoring batter y power The computer’ s main battery lig ht giv es you an indication o f the main battery’ s current charge: ❖ Green indicates the A C adapter ha s fully charged the battery . ❖ Amber indicates the A C adapte r is charging the battery . ❖ Of f indicates [...]

121 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba P ower Saver Pr operties Dialog Box The remaining battery char ge is indicated on the top-left side of the dialog box. W ith repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’ s capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not po wer the compute[...]

122 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a c har ged spare. ❖ Sa ve your w ork and turn of f the com[...]

123 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Before your computer runs o ut of battery po wer , sa ve your data and take one of the follo wing actions: ❖ Suspend or shut down your computer . ❖ Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a char ged one. ❖ Connect your computer to an A C power source. Conser[...]

124 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power profiles in Windows XP In W indows ® XP , you can choose from predefined po wer prof ile or select your o wn combination of power management options. The follo w ing steps describe this procedure. If you try to use the power ma nagement fea ture in Windows, a message tells y[...]

125 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 While continuing to press Fn , press F2 until you select the desired po wer profil e. The power prof ile options are: Full Power , High Power , Normal, D VD Playback, Pres entation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key . The pop-up window disappears. Y ou are now in the selected [...]

126 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing the battery from the computer 1 Sa ve yo ur work. 2 Shut do wn and turn of f the computer . 3 Remov e all cables connected to the computer . 4 T urn the computer ov er . 5 If the battery lock is in the lo cked position, slide it to ward the unlocked position. Sample slidi[...]

127 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 While holding the battery release latch, pull the discharged b attery out from the back of the computer . Sample r emoving the disc har ged battery pac k If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following[...]

128 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery pack has been desi gned so that you cannot install it with rev erse polarity . T aking care of your batter y The follo wing sections of fer tips on ho w to take care of your battery and prolo ng its life. Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor [...]

129 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When you install the battery pack , you should hear a click when it is seated properly . ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could explode. Maximizing battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p ack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect th[...]

130 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Disconnect the A C adapter wh en the battery is fully charged. Ov ercharging mak es the battery hot and shortens life. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the A C adapter . ❖ Store spare battery pack s in a cool dry place out[...]

131 Mobile Computing T r aveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 42 , also apply whil e tra veling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunn y ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust. ❖ Always trav el with the computer in a carrying[...]

132 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your notebook compu ter . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition operating system. Y ou use its features to start p rograms, find documents, set up system comp[...]

133 Exploring Y our Options Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard features: icons, Start b u tton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern. Sample W indow s ® XP Media Center Edition operating system desktop Icons An icon represen ts a folder , [...]

134 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: Recycle Bin—Ho lds f iles you ha ve deleted. Y ou may be able to retrie ve these f iles un til you empty the Recycle Bin. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recy cle Bin.[...]

135 Exploring Y our Options Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these b uttons to quickly switch between the programs or win do ws. T[...]

136 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, use an onlin e service, or communicate across the tele phone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your Qosmio E15 Series computer) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A bro wser or communica [...]

137 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Make a note of the COM port number . 6 T o verify that the modem is set up properly , select the modem you wish to chec k, and then click Properties to bring up the d ialog box with information specif ic to that modem. 7 Click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query[...]

138 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ While you are at home or tra veling, you may need a dial- up connection. Ask your n etwork administrator for the telephone number of the network. Setting up the connection T o set up an off ice co nnection, consult your ne twork administrator for network settings an[...]

139 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the System i con, then click the Hard ware tab, and then click the Device Manager b utton. 3 Select Intel ® Pr o/100 VE Network Connection in Network adapters . 4 Click Actions . 5 Select the Properti es icon. 6 Select the Do not use this device (disable) optio[...]

140 Exploring Y our Options Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the optional Bluetooth ™ module Bluetooth ™ is a technology that e xpands wireless communication beyond networking equipment, and ca n connect many dif ferent kinds of electronic devices without the need for c ables. Y ou can use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ® devices[...]

141 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fo r s y s t e m s e q u i p p e d w i t h Wi- F i , flip the wireless on/of f switch to the On position. Y ou can use Wi-Fi ® and Bluetooth devices at the same time. T o enable a wireless device, use the Fn + F5 hot key (refer to “Enabling a wireless de vice” [...]

142 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W orld Wide Web The W orld W ide W eb (or “W eb”) is a subset of the Internet— a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a specif ic Internet protocol called Hyperte xt Transfer Protocol[...]

143 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Once you ha ve established an ISP account, yo u can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer’ s modem to a telephone line. For more information on connecting a modem, see “Using QosmioPlayer” on page 157 . 2 Start your W eb browser . Hav e your modem d[...]

144 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you hav e an account with an ISP , you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a W eb site that of fers a place where people with similar interests and ideas communicate in real-tim[...]

145 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exploring audio features Y ou can use your compute r to record sounds using an external microphone or the co mputer’ s built-in microphone which is located on the front of the computer . Y ou can play .wav sound fil es or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, headphone[...]

146 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Media ™ Player scr een The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause bu tton on the CD Player control panel. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before using hea[...]

147 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the D VD-R OM/multi-function driv e icon. The dri ve runs the CD. If your disk do es not run using th is method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disk. F or example, if it is a music CD, open W indows Medi a ™ Player and point it [...]

148 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording sounds Y ou may record sounds as .wa v files b y connecting an external microphone or other s ound source to the mic rophone jack. Y ou may also record so unds using the computer’ s built- in microphone located on the front of the computer . DEFINITION: A .wav[...]

149 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 5 Click the Record b utton. 6 Speak normally int o the microphone. 7 When you ha ve f inished recording, click t he Stop button. The Sound Recorder window displays the ne w sound file as a waveform . Sound Recorder can only reco rd 60 seconds [...]

150 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 In the Audio Properties dialog bo x, adjust the Recordin g V olume, Preferred de vice, and Preferred quality . 4 Click OK . Y our new settings take ef fect the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sou[...]

151 Exploring Y our Options Using the i.LINK ® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the i.LINK ® port The i.LINK ® port on the left side of the computer provides an extremely f ast data transfer rate (up to 400 me ga bits per second [Mbps]). In addition to high speed, the i.LINK ® port also supp orts isochronous data—the deli very of data at a gu[...]

152 Exploring Y our Options Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . After the PC Card is stopped, it is safe to remove. 2 Locate the PC Card slot on th e left side of the computer . 3 Insert the PC Card. Sample insert[...]

153 Exploring Y our Options Using the Bridge Media slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ejecting a PC car d The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot. 3 Grasp the edges of the PC Ca rd and slide it out of the slot. Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, networ[...]

154 Exploring Y our Options Using the Bridge Media slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting Memor y Stick or Memor y Stick PRO media 1 T urn the Memory Stick so that the notched corner f aces the back of the computer and the arrow is f ace up. 2 Push the media into the slot until it locks in place. Sample inserting Memory Stic k or Memory Stick PR O me[...]

155 Exploring Y our Options Using the Bridge Media slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting an SD ™ Card 1 T urn the card so that the contacts (metal areas) are face do wn. 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place. Sample inserting an SD Car d Do not touch the SD ™ connector (metal area). Y ou could expose the storage area to static el[...]

156 Exploring Y our Options Using the Bridge Media slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting an xD-Picture Card ™ 1 T urn the card so that the contacts (metal areas) are face do wn. 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place. Sample inserting an xD-Pictur e Car d Do not touch the xD-Picture ™ Card connector (metal area). Y ou could expose[...]

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

158 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Media Control Buttons The Media Control Buttons ab ove the computer keyboard allo w you to re verse to the pre v ious song, skip to the next song, play or pause the CD, or stop the CD. Sample CD Player Media Contro l buttons The Record button only work s when using the W[...]

159 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing a DVD Insert a supported D VD into your D VD-R OM/multi-function driv e. The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes and plays all supported D VDs. The Media Control Buttons ab ove the computer keyboard allo w you to mov e to the previo us ch apter or next chapter , play or [...]

160 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When playing a D VD, you hav e the follo wing options: Duplicated DVD discs may not play with QosmioPlayer . In addition, if any of the me dia are scratche d or dirty , or not in compliance with standards, they may not play properly . In these cases, power on your computer and use[...]

161 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The drive will allow you to change regions four times. On the fourth change, the region will be “lo cked in.” That is, the drive will only play DVD s from that last region. Note that cha nging f rom region 1 to re gion 2 an d back t o region 1 is counted as two changes. Y ou m[...]

162 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When viewing tele vision, program s, you hav e the follo wing options: Connecting an External Device Y ou can connect any external de vice , such as a camcorder or game box, that uses a vid eo out/audio out composite connection. This allo ws you to use your computer to watch home [...]

163 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample pr essing the Monitor button 3 Press the Monitor b utton to close and ex it the external de vice en vironment and return to W indo ws or the QosmioPlayer . Remote Control for QosmioPlayer Y ou can use your QosmioPlayer remo te control to play CDs, D VDs, and videos; to vie [...]

164 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 QosmioPlayer Remote Control Buttons Overview The QosmioPlayer Remote Contr ol Power TV Media Numbers Brightness Input Full Screen Select Set Up Channel Rewind Previous Display Angle DVD Menu Arrows Back Vo lume Contro l Mute Forwa rd Play/Pause Next Audio Subtitle Stop Selector OK[...]

165 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The remote control has the follo wing buttons/functions: Pow e r — T urns the computer on and starts W indo ws if the computer is of f or in Hibernation mode. If the computer is running W indo w s or QosmioPlayer , pressing Pow e r turns off the computer . TV — Starts QosmioPl[...]

166 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Mute — Mutes the sound. P ress again to enable sound. Rewind — Mov es the media (video, D VD, music, and so on) backwards. Prev i o us — Mov es the media b ackward . Display — Displays the current title and/or chapter of the D VD. Angle — Changes the playback angle of th[...]

167 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The other direct access b uttons open specif i c windo ws within Q o s m i o P l a y e r, such as the Setup menu. ❖ A udio and V ideo — The audi o and video buttons control sound and chann el selection, display details, and allo w you to enter text. Direct Access Buttons The d[...]

168 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Mov es pictures forward to the ne xt picture. ❖ Mov e s a video forward. ❖ Mov es a TV program (that has been paused or stopped) forward to the current moment in li ve TV , and then begins playing. Use Rewind to re wind selec ted video or picture media. Press Rewind again [...]

169 Exploring Y our Options Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the QosmioPlayer Remote Control T o begin using your remote control: 1 Point the remote control at th e remote sensor . The remote sensor is located on th e front of your compu ter . Make sure there is nothin g blocking the path between yo ur remote control and the remote se[...]

170 Exploring Y our Options Removing QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing QosmioPlayer Y ou can remove QosmioPlayer from your computer and reclaim approximately 100 MB of hard disk dri ve space. 1 Click Start , then click Control Panel . 2 Click Add or Remov e Programs . 3 Click QosmioPlay er , then click the Change/Remo ve button. An Uninst[...]

171 Exploring Y our Options Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Installing the QosmioPlayer Recover y media Y ou can install the QosmioPlayer program in one of two ways (depending upon if QosmioPlayer was previously remov ed from your computer). On systems with QosmioPlayer currently installed T o recov er or repair Qos[...]

172 Exploring Y our Options Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Insert the QosmioPlayer Recov e ry CD into the driv e, close the dri ve tray , and restart your computer from the CD. 2 Press the 1 ke y on the computer’ s ke yboard to recov er to the initial configuration. A warning screen displays asking you if you wa[...]

173 Exploring Y our Options Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to a phone line Before you can commu nicate using the mode m, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Y our computer’ s b uilt-in modem port provides an R J-11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade tel ephone line[...]

174 Exploring Y our Options Connecting your modem to a telephone line 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 No w you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. For more information on using a modem, see “Setting up for communications” on page 136 .[...]

175 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition This section introduces yo u to the W indo ws Media Center Edition, a complete multimedia center where you can play your entire library of audio , video, and picture media on your computer , using either your co mputer’ s keyboard, mo use, or the remote con[...]

176 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Media Center Setup This section sho ws you how to set up yo ur computer to use the Media Center . There are many dif ferent methods you can use to connect your television and computer which are cov ered in the following sections. Connecting to a T [...]

177 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some stations may not come in clearly if the signal is not strong enough. If you do not have a Set- top box, you may need to purchase a signal am plifier which may help boost and improve the cable signal. Contac t your ser vice provider for the prope[...]

178 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs. 3 Connect one of the coaxia l cables to the VCR/D VD player input, and the other en d to the coaxial port on the back of the computer . 4 Connect the coaxial cable. T o connect your computer to [...]

179 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample wall-to-VCR/D VD player -to-TV setup Connecting the External Remote Sensor The external IR remote sensor is a small de vice that connects to the computer and allo ws the remote control to work with the Media Center programs. If you hav e a cab[...]

180 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample IR r eceiver with cables attached 3 Position the end of the IR recei ver cable o ver the remote IR recei ver win do w on your cable TV Set-top box or VCR/D VD player . 4 Peel off the adhesi ve backing on the IR remote sensor and mount[...]

181 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The first time yo u open Media Ce nter , a setu p wizard displays. From here, you can test your remote control and configure your Internet connection, TV signal, and T elevision Program Guide. T o complete the setup procedu re you need to: Be [...]

182 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o complete the Media Center Setup, follow t he wizard on- screen prompts. When the wizard finishes, the Media Center main windo w displays. Y ou can run Media Center side by side with other Windows software programs. It is possibl e to bro[...]

183 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ W atch a D VD movie ❖ Change your Media Center Settings When enjoying the Media Center , use the icons on the T itle Bar to return to the Media Center main screen, go back to the previous screen, or to display the Media Center’ s onlin[...]

184 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Navigating Media Center In the Media Center windows, a selected item, such as a folder , file, or menu item is outlined with a green border . T o select items, use the arrow b uttons on the remote control, and then the OK button to ent er yo[...]

185 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Remote Control Buttons Over view The Remote Contr ol The remote control has the follo wing buttons/functions: Stand By — Puts the computer in to a po wer reduced Stand By state. Record — Records the sele cted tele vision program an d store[...]

186 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Play — Plays the selected media. FWD (F ast f o rward) — Mov es media forw ard. Replay — Mov es media backward (sev en seconds for videos and li ve TV , one music track or one D VD chapter at a time). Paus e — Pauses an audio or vide[...]

187 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Channel/Page up (+) and do wn (-) — Changes the TV channel or mo v es a page up and do wn, depending on the a v ailable options. D VD Menu — Opens the main menu on a D VD mo vie, if a v ailable. 0 to 9 — Changes channels or enters te xt [...]

188 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Direct Access Buttons The direct access buttons open the main Media Center windo ws. ❖ TV opens the MY TV window where you can watch and record TV and access other MY TV features. ❖ Recorded TV opens the Recorded TV windo w where all you[...]

189 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Mov e s a video forward. ❖ Mov es a TV program (that has been paused or stopped) forward to the current moment in li ve TV , and then begins playing. Use REW to re wind selec ted video or picture media. Press REW again to increase the re[...]

190 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ For music, Replay mo ves to the pre vious track. ❖ For D VDs, Replay moves to the pre vious chapte r . ❖ For videos an d li ve TV and video s, Replay mov es back 7 seconds. Using the Media Center Remote Control T o be gin using[...]

191 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Pause, stop, re wind, and f a st forward li ve TV , similar to the way you would contro l a D VD from a D VD player . ❖ Record a single TV sho w or an entire series. MY TV will manage the recordings fo r you and giv e adv anced war[...]

192 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The last channe l selected or the f irst channel av ailable begins pl aying next to the MY TV menu. 2 Select a channel by using the Channel/P age (+ or -) buttons or b y using the numeric buttons on the remote control. The channel numb[...]

193 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The number of channels an d calendar da ys of TV listings depends on yo ur television service provider . ❖ The TV Guide does not display past TV listings. Sample TV Guide scr een ❖ Use the arrows at the top of the screen to displ[...]

194 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 program or series of pro grams and check for any recording errors. ❖ T o watch a pre viously recorded TV program, on the MY TV screen, click Recorded TV . On the remote control, click Start , and then MY TV , and then select Recorded[...]

195 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 appear in a program title or program descri ption, and then press OK on the remote control. 3 Use the arro w buttons to scroll throug h the s earch results, select a show , and then press OK . If multiple times for the sho w are displayed, select a time a[...]

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

197 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you turn off (shut down) your computer , the Media Center will not record a scheduled program. Y our computer must be turned on or in Stand By mode to record a TV program. The computer will not automatically go into Stand By mode if the Media Center is[...]

198 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording from Search T o record a current or future sho w or series using Search: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control, select MY TV , and then select Search . 2 Select Tit l e , Keyword , or Categories . For T itle and K eyword searches, ent[...]

199 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Enter the channel number using the numeric b uttons on the remote control. 5 Under the Create a custom recording with area, select Channel and time . Use the arro w buttons on the remote and +/- buttons on the screen to bring the selections into focus. [...]

200 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TV Settings scr een This windo w allo ws you to change sev eral settings that control how Media Center plays and records TV prog rams, as well as ho w it plays D VDs. In particular , you can change settings for: ❖ Recording a TV program, in clu[...]

201 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Press the Start button on the remote, and then select MY TV . 2 Select Recorded TV . 3 Select Scheduled . 4 Select Series . 5 Select Change priorities . 6 Use the up or do wn arro w on the screen to mov e a scheduled series up or do wn in the list [...]

202 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample My Music scr een Creating Y our Music Librar y Using Windows Media Player Each time you add music f iles outside of W indo ws Media Player , you must use the T ools menu to add music files to your W ind ows Media Player Library for Media Cen[...]

203 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click the Media Library tab to see where your new audio files ha ve been placed. Y ou ca n rename files b y selecting the file and typing a ne w name or genre ov er the old one. The w ay you label your music f iles determines the category in which [...]

204 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select Search to s earch all dri ves or select Bro wse to search through a specific dri ve. 5 Select the desired driv e and then clic k OK . W indows Media Player searches the selected driv es for all supported audio files and adds them to the Me[...]

205 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. 3 Insert a CD into the CD dri ve — the CD plays automatically in Media Center . If you have other media such as liv e TV already playing when you insert the CD, Media Center asks you if you want to pl[...]

206 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Use the arro w ke ys to select a music file, and then press the Play b utton on the remote control to begin playing that music f ile. If you back up music files from a CD using Windows Media Player 9, you must log the files into the Media Player?[...]

207 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Use the arro w buttons to select Shuffle , and then press OK on the remote control. All songs in that genre are randomly played. Finding and Playing an Album 1 In the Media Center Start menu, select My Music , and then select Albums . 2 In the Albu[...]

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

209 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Displaying Y our Pictur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Displaying Y our Pictures In My Pictures , you can: ❖ V iew pictures indi vidually or as a slide sho w . ❖ Change transition time and di splay order of the pictures in your slide sho w . ❖ Sort pictures by name or date. ❖ V iew and sc[...]

210 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Displaying Y our Pictures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou r pictures are disp layed just as you organized them in the My Pictures folder in W indows Explorer . 3 Use the arrow b uttons on the remote control to move through your picture files and folder f iles and select a picture. 4 Press OK t[...]

211 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition W atching Y our Dig ital Movies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W atching Y our Digital Movies The My V ideos window in the Media Center makes it easy to play home video files you created or video files you do wnloaded from the Internet. In My Videos you can: ❖ Bro wse through and play back all of [...]

212 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition W atching Y our Digital Movies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Organizing Y our Videos When you attach a digital video camera to your PC, W indows asks you ho w you want to capture yo ur video. Y ou can choose from v arious software pr ograms to capture and then edit your video f ile. Most programs[...]

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

214 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition W atchi ng a D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W atching a DVD W atching D VDs in the Media Ce nter allows y ou to control the playback with your remote co ntro l. If you select to play your D VD in another program, the use of so me of the remote control b uttons is not supported. T o play a D V[...]

215 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition W atching a D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Stopping a DVD Movie 1 Press the Stop button on the remote control to stop the movie. 2 Use the arrow b uttons on the re mote control to select an item on the Stopped menu, and then press OK . ❖ Select Resume to begin playi ng the D VD where you left[...]

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

217 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 User Controlled Settings Some settings can be selected by each person using the PC. These settings are: ❖ Sounds, A ppearance, and A udio sets sound and display settings. ❖ DV D sets language and audi o settings for playing DVD m[...]

218 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Select Paren tal Contr ol to set passwords, movie ratings, and other controls. ❖ Select Set up In ternet connection to open the Internet Connection wizard. This allows you to set up your connection. Follo w the on-screen inst[...]

219 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 T o change the TV/D VD settings, use the arrow b uttons to select an option, and then press OK on the remote control. Select OK in the windo w and then press OK on the remote control again to enter the changes. 5 Press the Back but[...]

220 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Change TV Guide Settings In the Guide Settings, you can select which channels to display and you can m anually update your Guide fro m the Internet. TV Guide settings are the same for each us er and can be changed only by the admin[...]

221 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing Parental Controls for TV Viewing Only the administrator of th e computer can change the Parental Control setting. This feature may not be a vai lable on your PC. 1 In the Media Center Start me nu, select Settings . Y ou may [...]

222 Getting to Kn ow the Window s ® XP Media Center Edition Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 In the D VD Settings window , select DV D , and then select Language . 4 Use the arro w buttons to select the + or - b uttons. Press the OK button on the remote cont rol to scroll through the languages a vailable. When yo u f ind[...]

223 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 After you make yo ur changes, press th e Back button to return to the main Settings menu. Changing Picture Settings Each user can set his or her o wn picture settings. 1 In the Media Center Start me nu, select Settings . Y ou may n[...]

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

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

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

227 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The program or document is no w associated with the key you just selected. T o open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate ke y from within any W indows program. Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys T o assign a ke y to open a program or document, start Fn-esse [...]

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

229 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA C o n s o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o change the ke y assignment, click Dir ect... or P opup... and continue as if you were creatin g a ne w assignment. ❖ T o remove the k ey assignme nt, click Clear . TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIB A Console provides quick acces s to computer functions and allo ws you to custom[...]

230 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing Y our Computer The features av ailable in this category are: ❖ Po wer Sa ver ❖ Mouse ❖ Hotke y assignment (for detailed information, see “Fn-esse ® ” on page 225 ) ❖ T oshiba Hardware Settings ❖ T oshiba Button Control ❖ ConfigFree ❖ CD/D VD Driv e Acoustic[...]

231 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA C o n s o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Po wer Sav er Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr opertie s window The Po wer Properties windo w shows th e po wer profiles, which are optimized for sev eral different working en vironments. Y ou can either use one of the preset modes or create [...]

232 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Long Life Although you can change the p roperties for an y of these prof iles, this is not recommended. If you need a customized profile, create a ne w profile wi th the properties you require. The D VD Playback profile applies only when a D VD prog[...]

233 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA C o n s o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allo ws you to receiv e a confirmation message when you use the hotk ey combin ation for Standb y [ Fn+F3 ] and Hibernation [ Fn+F4 ]. T o acti v ate: 1 Click Start , All Pr ograms , To s h i b a , Utilities , then click the Hotke y utility . The [...]

234 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A HW Setup window The tabs represent v arious dialog boxe s. They are: ❖ General—Allows you to vie w current BIOS, hard disk driv e, and memory settings ❖ Display—Allo ws you to change v arious default settings for the built-in LCD di splay ❖ CPU—Allo ws you to [...]

235 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA C o n s o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba Picture Enhancement Utility The T oshiba Picture Enhancement utility allo ws you to adjust your computer screen to maximize the ambient surrounding light. T o access the T oshiba Picture Enhancement Utility through the TOSHIB A Console, double-click the Pictur e Enhanceme[...]

236 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer scr een This utility can slo w the speed of your optical dri ve to mak e it run more quietly . Y ou can use this utility to make listening to Music CDs more enjoyable. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer does not operat[...]

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

238 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting passwords Setting a password lea ves your computer secure so that nobody can access your files. Y ou must enter the password before you can work on your com puter . T oshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password—Secures your open progra[...]

239 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor passwor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Point to TOSHIB A Console , then click the resulting TOSHIB A Console selection. Y ou may also press the T O S HI B A Console button to the left of the ke yboard to open the T OS HI B A Co nsole. The TOSHIB A Console window appears. 3 On the left side, select Security . Sam[...]

240 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor pa sswor d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Deleting a super visor password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click Start , then click All Programs . 2 Point to TOSHIB A Console , then click the resulting TOSHIB A Console selection. Y ou may also press the T O S HI B A Console button to the left of the ke [...]

241 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 7 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your notebook computer are relati vely 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 man y problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems[...]

242 If Someth ing Goes W rong Pr oblems th at ar e ea sy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to cl ose, then click End Ta s k . Closing the failed program should allo w you to continue working[...]

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

244 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer displays the WA RNING RESUME F AILURE message. The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the comp uter’ s memory has been lost. T o char ge the battery , leav e the computer plugged into a [...]

245 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start prop erly , you may hav e to change your system’ s configuration o r verify t he startup procedure to fix the problem. T o do this, use the options in the Startup menu. This[...]

246 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 See your W indow s ® docu mentation for fu rther exp lanation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display differen t versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many f [...]

247 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type th e topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem about which you would like help from the listings an[...]

248 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The recommended procedure fo r getting multiple de vices to work together is to add and set up one de vice at a time. After you add each device, test it to mak e sure it and all previously connected devices work. The device most recently connec ted to the system is t[...]

249 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for the new de vice, see “Fixing a problem with De vice Manager” on page 249 . ❖ Reconfigure the de vice so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the de vice’ s documentation for instructions [...]

250 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to vie w the prop erties of a de vice. Properties include the name of the manufacturer , the type of de vice, the driv ers installed, and the system resources assigned to the de vice. T o check a device’ s pr[...]

251 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Memory problems Incorrectly connected o r faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be de vi ce-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 Click Start , then click T urn off computer . 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The operating system shuts do wn and tur[...]

252 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The A C power light does not come on when you plug in the A C adapter and power cable. Make sure the A C adapter and power cable are f irmly plugged into bo th the wall out let and the comput er . If the A C power li ght still does not come on, check that the wall ou[...]

253 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 that takes its po wer from the ba ttery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display po wer set to turn of f automatically? W as the battery fully char ged to begin with? All these conditions af fect how long the charge lasts. Keyboard problems If, when y[...]

254 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Enter . If no password is re giste red, press Enter . The screen reacti v ates and allows y ou to co ntinue working. If you are using the b u ilt-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor . T o do this, hold the Fn ke y and press F5[...]

255 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information, see W indows ® Help. A message tells y ou that ther e is a pr oblem with y our display settings and that the ad apter type is incorrect or the current settings do not w ork with y our hardware. Reduce the size of the color pale tte to one that is[...]

256 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a disk ette drive usually sho w up as an inability to acces s the disk or as sector errors. Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to hav e garbage in them. T ypical dis k problems are: Y[...]

257 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our hard disk seems very slow . If you hav e been using your computer fo r some time, your files may ha ve beco me fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter . T o do this, click Start , then click All Programs , point to Accessories and System To o l s , and click Disk Defra[...]

258 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The driv e cannot rea d a diskette. T ry another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first disk ette (not the dr i ve) is probably causing the problem. Run Error -checking on the fault y diskette (for instructions, see “Disk dri ve problems” on p[...]

259 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 t o your comp uter . The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is feedb[...]

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

261 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hardwar e tab . 4 Click the Device Manager button. 5 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter . 6 Double-click the appropriate PC Card. The operating system displays your PC Card’ s Properties dialog box, which contains in[...]

262 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it i s properly connected. If the card is attached to an external de vic e, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’ s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section . Printer prob[...]

263 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The printer will not print what y ou see on the scr een. Many programs display informa tion on the screen dif ferently from the way the y print it. See if your program has a print pre vie w mode. This mode lets yo u see your work e xactly as it will print. Contact the [...]

264 If Someth ing Goes W rong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared. Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can ne ver predict when your computer will lock, forci ng you to close a progra m and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs b uild in an automatic backup, but you shoul[...]

265 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our local computer store or book store sells a v ariety of self- help books you can us e to suppl emen t the inform ation in the manuals. If you need further assistance If you hav e followed the recommen dations in this chapter and are still havi ng problems, you may[...]

266 If Someth ing Goes W rong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and su spect that the problem is hardware-related, T oshiba offers a v ariety of resources to help you. T o stay current on the most r ecent software and hardw are options for your co mputer , and for other product in format[...]

267 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites T oshiba’ s worldwide offices toshiba. com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshiba.com Marketing and product information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .toshiba-Europe.com Europe www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm J[...]

268 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on ad ditional T o shiba worldwide locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp/index.htm . Latin America and Caribbean T oshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (wit hin the US) 949-859-4273[...]

269 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 key indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables v olume mute on your computer . When volume mute i[...]

270 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Instant password security When the display re-a ppears, select your user name an d enter the correct password if you ha ve created o ne. Power usage profile Fn + This hot key blanks the display . Fn + This hot key displays the po wer usage pop-up window and cycles through the prof iles. [...]

271 Hot Keys Stand By mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Stand By mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Stand By mode. A message box is displayed by defa ult to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode. This message box can be set so it does not display . Sample Stand By conf irmation box For more information about Stand By mode, ple[...]

272 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. 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 does not display . Sample Hibernation confirma[...]

273 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Fn + This hot key c ycles through the power -on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video de vice) simultaneously ❖ TV (or ot[...]

274 Hot Keys Enabling a wir eless de vice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Enabling a wireless device Display brightness Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless de vices in your computer (for systems with W i-Fi or Bluetooth ™ only). The wireless modes are: Bluetooth ™ enabled—This enables only the Bluetooth ™ module. W i-Fi enable d?[...]

275 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the T ouchP ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key enables/disables the T ouchPad. T o use the T ouchPad, see “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad” on page 60 . Sample disable and ena ble T ouchP ad windows Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control ov [...]

276 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B Power Cable Connector s The computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the s hapes of the typical A C po wer cable connectors for v arious parts of the w orld. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr oved Europe VD A ap[...]

277 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix C Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities th at makes it easy to control communication de vices and network connectio ns. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks. The Co[...]

278 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Getting Started This section contains informa tion about the ConfigFree main screen, and how to start and setup Conf igFree. For more detailed informatio n on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Starting ConfigFree T[...]

279 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launcher ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze y our network connections and f ix network-connection p roblems. Using Connecti vity Doctor , you can vie w detailed network information by [...]

280 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Connectivity Doctor scr een Movin g the mouse pointer o ver a wired or wireless network de vice icon displays information about the device, such as its IP address, subnet mask, an d MA C address. A wireless network de vice also shows information [...]

281 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If a problem, or potential prob lem, is detected, a triangle containing an e xclamation poi nt appears in the Co nnecti vity Doctor screen and an orange frame describes the relev ant location. Y ou can then view a possible cause and solution for the pr[...]

282 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Search for Wireless Devices The Search for W ireless Devices utility searches for wireless LAN de vices and Bluetoot h de vices currently used in the neighborhood, and displays in formation about them on a virtual map. T o search for wireless devices: 1[...]

283 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing W i-F i de vices The following screen sho ws an example of Blueto oth devices that are detected. As wirh the W i-Fi screen, moving the mouse pointer ove r a de vice icon displays information about the de vice. Sample viewing Bluetooth de[...]

284 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click your o wn computer at the center of the map. 3 Configured de vices are automatically connected. Devices not yet configured launch the Add New Connection W izard, where you c an conf igure and connect to the device. Profile Settings The Prof ile [...]

285 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Personal fi re wall settings for Internet connections. ❖ Dial-up connection settings fo r the def a ult connection. ❖ File and printer sharing settings. ❖ Printer settings for the default printer . T o create a profile: 1 Click the icon in th[...]

286 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Pr of ile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of s etting up profiles for different networking environments. After you set up one or more profiles, you can check their settings and fine-tune t hem as necessary . Profile s can[...]

287 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF ree Utilit ies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect to a T o shiba W ireless Projector: 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Connect . Launching Quick Connect pre vents you from using the network to connect to a T [...]

288 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Pr ojector icon when connected with Quic k Connect If the wireless mode for the wi reless setting is set for 5 GHz (802.11a), Quick Co nnect chan ges this mode to 2.4 GHz (802.11b) and then conn ects to the projector . The wireless LAN conf igura[...]

289 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the Automati c Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Automatic Switch The Automatic Switch feature allo ws the computer to automatically switch profiles th e ne xt time it is po wered on. This feature is particularly useful if you w ant your computer to automatically switch from th e netw o[...]

290 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-A utomatic Switc h F eatur e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Semi-Automatic Switch Feature The Semi-Automatic feature al erts you when the computer connects to a Service Set Identifier (SSID) stored in a profile, When the computer connects to the designated SSID, a notificat ion windo w appears. Y ou c[...]

291 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R O M compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc rewrite[...]

292 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mod ule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D dig ital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M dig ital versatile (or video) disc read-only m emory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR O M erasable programma[...]

293 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM double data random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB uni versal s erial b us URL uniform resour[...]

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

295 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 byte —A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data. See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte , me gab yte . C cache —A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer?[...]

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

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

298 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D VD-ROM (d igital versat ile [or video] disc r ead-only memory) —A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM. E emulation— A techn ique in which a device or program imitates another device or program. e[...]

299 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 fo r m a t —(verb) T o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’ s operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the dis k so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it. frontside b us —The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer’ s main me[...]

300 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hot swapping —The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and ha ve the operating system automatically recognize the change. I icon —A small image displayed on the sc reen that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced —A method of refreshing a computer screen[...]

301 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 local area network —Se e LAN. logical drive —A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk dri ve. A system’ s logical dri ves may differ from its physical driv es. For e xample, a single hard disk driv e may be partitioned in to two or more logical d ri ves. M megabyte (M[...]

302 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 non-interlaced —A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which each pixel of e very line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and do wn the screen. Compare interlaced. non-system disk —A disk for stori ng programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compare system disk . O online[...]

303 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 port —A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a netw ork or a peripheral device. processor —See centr al pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program —A set of instructions that can be e xecuted by a computer . The general classes of programs (als o called software) are operating system, app[...]

304 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 R O M (read-on ly memory) —Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that infor mation in R OM remains whether or not the computer is recei ving power . This type of memory is used to store your computer’ s BIOS, which is essential instructio ns the computer reads w hen [...]

305 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 U universal serial bus (USB) —A serial b us that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devi ces through a single all-purpose USB port. USB allo ws hot swapping of peripherals. See also bu s , hot swapping, serial . upload —T o send a[...]

306 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 85 A AC adapter 52 AC power cable connectors 276 accessories carrying cases 81 Add Printer Wizard 69 adjusting record ing quality 149 Alt keys 86 antenna connecting 77 arm/wrist strain 45 assign keys Fn-esse 227 audio .wav files 148 features 145 Auto-Run 146 avoiding inju ry 43 B backing up [...]

307 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 C CD playing an audio 145 playing using Aut o-Run 146 CD and DVDs viewing contents 102 CD/DVD creating 147 CDs inserting 100 problem solving 258 channels DMA 248 IRQ 248 character keys 85 charging the battery 55 checking device properties 250 click 59 communications network connection 137 programs 104 setting up 104 [...]

308 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 a disk 256 running slow 257 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 25 7 cannot read a diskette 258 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 diskettes copying files to 95 display does not look norm al/flickers 254 external monitor not workin g 255 latch 56 screen is blank 253 display device connecting 73 display mode se[...]

309 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 FN keys 86 Fn-esse starting 225 using to assign keys 227 Fn-esse program 225 assigning a key 225 using drag-and-drop 226 function keys 86 G game box connection 162 H hardware conflicts 247 resolving 248 headphones using 150 Help Windows XP Media Center Edition 246 Hibernation enabling 237 Hibernatio n mode 108 config[...]

310 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 key assign 227 changing 228 direct assign 227 popup 228 removing 228 key assignment viewing existing 228 key assignments changing or removing ex isting 228 keyboard character keys 85 function keys 86 hot keys 275 not working 243 , 253 overlay keys 87 unexpected characters 253 Windows special keys 87 keyboard, externa[...]

311 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 P password deleting a supervisor 240 supervisor set up 238 passwords instant, using 238 setting 238 PC Card checklist 260 CIS (Card Inform ation Structure) 25 9 computer stops working 261 configuring 153 errors 262 hot swapping fails 261 inserting 151 modem default 136 not recognized 261 problem solving 259 , 260 , 2[...]

312 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or m ulti-function drive tray does not eject 258 external display not wor king 255 external keyboard not working 253 external monitor 254 faulty memory 251 hardware conflict 247 , 248 high-pitched noise 25 9 illegal operation 242 Internet bookmarked site not found 246 Internet connection is slow 246 keyboard [...]

313 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 connecting an external monitor or projector 76 RJ-11 jack 173 Run dialog box 91 running the computer on b attery power 115 S safety computer 131 disposing of batteries 130 icons 39 precautions 46 saving your work 92 screen blank 253 does not look norm al/flickers 254 scroll but ton 59 SD Card inserting 155 removing 1[...]

314 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Toshiba utilities 224 traveling tips 131 turning off the computer 79 turning on the power 57 TV antenna port 78 U Universal Resource Locator (URL) 135 using modem 104 using a file extension 93 utilities Power Saver 230 Toshiba Power Saver Utility 237 V video cables 73 video display device connecting 73 volume mute ho[...]