Toshiba G25-AV513 manual

P M A D 0 0 03 9 01 1 0 4 / 0 5 G25 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsite pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 281 in t[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical kno wn to the State o f California to cau se birth defe cts or other reproductive harm. Wash h ands after handling . Models: Qosmio™ G25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased ma y include a ReWritable CD and/or D VD driv e(s),[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications. ” “Critical applications” means life s upport sy stems, medical applications, connections to implanted medi cal de vi ces, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or an y other applicatio ns where pr[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Contact either: ❖ T oshiba’ s Support W ebsi[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0. 3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Connection to party line service is subject to state tarif fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public se rvice co mmission or corpor ation commission for information. T elephone Company Procedures The goal [...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distan ce transmission char ges.) In order to program this information into your fax transmission, refer to the fax software instructions installed on this computer . Alarm Equipment If your home has specially wired alarm equipment co[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NO TICE: The Ringer Equi v alence 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 Eq[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, 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 energy 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 English: Hereby , TOSHIB A Corp. Digital Media Network Company , declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other rele vant pr ovisions of Directi ve 1999/5/EC. Finnish: V almistaja TOSHIB A Corp . Digital Media Network Company vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen 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 follo wing two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interference that may cause undesired operat[...]

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 for 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 M[...]

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 de[...]

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 ov er less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. 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. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Foxconn 802.11b/g W[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless tech nology Interoperabil ity Bluetooth™ Cards fr om TOS HIB A are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetoo th wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio t echnology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved b y [...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wi reless technology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy . The lev el of energ y emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless techno logy ho wev er is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wirele s[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 L ’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suiv antes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. The[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ta i w a n 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 emis[...]

24 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 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 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 o[...]

25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser syste m. T o ensure proper use of this produc t, please read this instru ction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Never attempt to disass emble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or a[...]

26 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by T oshiba Amer ica Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide canno t be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of T oshiba. No patent liability is assumed, howe ver , with respect to the use of the information contained[...]

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Notew orthy is a re gistered trademark, and SelectServ , FreedomW are, SmartMedia, and Qosmio are trademar ks, of T oshiba America Informati on Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft and W indo ws are registered tr ademarks of Microsoft Co rporation in the United States and/or other countries. Dire[...]

28 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 38 This guide ...............................................................39 Safety icons ............................................................39 Other icons used ...............................................40 Other documentation [...]

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™ .............................................59 Sc[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 keyboard .....................................................88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................89 Function keys .................................................... 89 Windows ® special keys ...................................90 Overlay keys ......................................[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using additional batteries ...............................120 Charging the batteries ...........................................120 Charging the main battery ...............................121 Charging the RTC battery ................................ 121 Monitoring battery power ...................................[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet .............................................. 150 Exploring audio features .......................................150 Recording sounds ...........................................150 Using external speakers or headphones..........153 Using the i.LINK ® port .[...]

33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Selecting a Program from the TV Guide ..........193 Watching a Recorded TV Program ..................195 Changing a scheduled recording .....................195 Searching for a TV Program to Watch ............196 Recording TV ........................................................197 Recording TV tips ...........[...]

34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Changing the Media Ce nter Settings .....................220 More Programs .....................................................229 Online Spotlight .................................................... 230 Getting Help for Media Center ............................... 231 Chapter 6: T oshiba Utilities .............[...]

35 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 7: Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility .................... 256 Using RAID ...........................................................256 RAID-0 ............................................................ 257 RAID-1 ............................................................ 258 When you first start your [...]

36 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Disk drive problems ........................................ 298 DVD-ROM or multi-functi on drive problems ... 300 Sound system problems .................................301 PC Card problems ...........................................301 Printer problems ............................................. 305 Modem prob[...]

37 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer ......... .......................... .......... 320 Getting Started ......................................................321 Starting ConfigFree .........................................321 ConfigFree Utilities ............................................[...]

38 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 comp uter , your work and entertainment can accompany you where ver you go. Y ou will find your operating system, Microsoft ® Wi n d ow s ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (MCE), already installed on your computer[...]

39 Introductio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This guide This guide introduces the computer’ s features. Y ou can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to f ind specific information Safety icons This manual contains safety in structions[...]

40 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Provides important information. Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon in dicates technica l information about the computer . HINT : This icon indicates helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the def[...]

41 Introductio n Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba of fers a full line of optional service programs to complement its limited warranty . T o stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your compu ter , and for other product information, be sure to re gularly check the T oshiba W eb site at pcsuppo[...]

42 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 for setting up your com[...]

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

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This section pro vides hints on av oiding strain and stress injuries. For more informati on, consult boo ks on ergo nomics, repetiti ve-motion injury , and repetiti v e-stress syndrome. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may resu lt in discomfort and possible injury . If your h[...]

45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Corr ect postur e and posit ioning of the comput er ❖ Position your chair so that the ke yboard is at or slightly lo wer than the le vel of your elbo w . Y ou should be able to type comfortably with your shou lders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor . If you are using[...]

46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void p lacing your computer in fro nt of a bright ligh t that shines directly into your e yes. ❖ If possible, use soft, ind irect lighting in you r computer wor k ar ea . Y our LCD display has a brig htn ess approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the b[...]

47 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our LCD display has a brig htn ess approaching that of a TV device. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes. Other precautions Y our notebook computer is designed to provide o ptimum safety and ease of [...]

48 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some PC Cards can become hot with p rolonged use. Overheating of a PC Card can resu lt in e rrors or in stability in its operation. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period. Never apply heavy pressure to the compute r or subject it to sharp impacts. [...]

49 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer virus. Y ou need a special program to check for viruses. Ask your dealer to help you. Important information on yo ur computer’ s cooling fan Y our computer may hav e a CPU cooling fan that cools t he CPU by dra wing outside ai r into the comp uter . The cooling fan may be [...]

50 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use external po wer or to charge the battery , you must attach the A C adapter . See “Connecting to a power source” on page 52 . Setting up your software The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear , may vary acco rding to your software setup choices[...]

51 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Follo w the remaining prompt s to complete the setup process. Once you click the final scr een, your computer restarts automatically . Registering your computer with T oshiba Product re gistration is strongly reco mmended and allo ws T oshiba to send the Cu stomer periodic updates,[...]

52 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Connect external speak ers or headphones (see “Using external speak ers or headphon es” on page 153 ) ❖ Connect a microphone (there is also an internal microphone) (see “Using a microphone” on page 151 ) ❖ Connect a digital or plasma TV (see “Connecting a digi[...]

53 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you connect the AC adapter to the computer , always follow the steps in the exact order as described in th e User’ s Guide. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; other wise, the ada pter DC output plug could hold an electric[...]

54 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter cord into the DC-IN on the back of the computer . Sample connecting the A C ad apter cor d to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a li ve electrical outlet. Damaged power cords/c ables can cause fire or electric sh ock. Never modify , forcibly[...]

55 Getting Started Using the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Is of f (no illumination) when the computer is not connected to an external po wer source (for information on determining battery power , see “Monitoring battery po wer” on page 123 If the battery light flashes am ber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, [...]

56 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC batter y does not charge while the computer is turned o ff, even when AC power is attached. The RTC battery charges when the comp uter is powered on. Batter y life and charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings[...]

57 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer , the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic charact eris tic of LCD technology . The screen may be dimmer when th e computer is operated on battery power . Y ou may not be ab[...]

58 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Check to ensure that a ll disc dri ves are empty . 3 Press and hold the po wer b utto n until the on/of f light on the system indicator pa nel glo ws blue—approximately one second. An indicator light on the front of your computer lets you kno w the s y s t e m i n d[...]

59 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the T ouchPad ™ The T ouchP ad, the small square cu tout located in front of the ke yboard, is sensiti ve to touch. T o m ov e the cursor , simply mov e your f inger on the T ouchPad in the direction you w ould like to mo ve the cursor: ❖ T o mov e the cursor to the top of t[...]

60 Getting Started Using the T ouchP ad™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, mo ve the cursor to th e item, the n press and release the primary (left-hand) b utton. T o double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession. The primary button usually corresponds to the l[...]

61 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Fn + F9 shortcut can be used to disable or enable the T ouchPad (s ee “Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad” on page 318 ). Installing additional memor y (optional) HINT : T o purchase addition al memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with yo[...]

62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou need a standard Phillips no.1 scre wdriver for this procedure. T o avoid damaging the computer’ s scre ws, use a standard Phillips no. 1 s crewdriver that is in g ood 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 128 ). 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdri ver , loosen the capti ve scre w that secures the memory module slot co v er , then remov e the memory module slot co ver . Sample r emoving the me mo[...]

64 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 9 Holding the memory modul e by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, f it the memory module into the socket. 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 memo[...]

65 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can now continue setting up the computer . When the operating system ha s loaded, you can verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory . If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer , verify that the computer ha s recognized it co[...]

66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Place the scre w and the cov er in a safe place so that you can retrie ve them l ater . 5 Pull the clips aw ay fro m the memory module. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. 6 Carefully remov e the module from the slot. Sample r emoving the memory module [...]

67 Getting Started Using an external k e yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click System . 4 The General tab vie w automatically appears and sh o ws total memory . If the computer does not recognize the memory confi guration, turn of f the computer , remov e the memory slot cov er , and make sure th e memo ry module is seated properly , as described i[...]

68 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our printer do cumentation may require you to install the printer software before physica lly connecting the printer to your computer . If yo u do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer , the printer may not function correctly . Never connect the print[...]

69 Getting Started Connecting a local printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your printer Setting up a printer in volv es selecting a printer dri ver . This special program acts as a transl ator that turns your document into a form the prin ter can understand. If you are using any non-Windo ws ® programs, set up a printer driv er for each of tho[...]

70 Getting Started Using the optional e xternal USB diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Follo w the on-screen instructio ns to set up your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to your printe r installation guide for instructions. Using the optional external USB diskette drive The optional e xtern[...]

71 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 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 [...]

72 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou cannot connect both th e S-V ideo port and the Component Out port to the same de vice at the same time. The computer must be rebooted when switching between the S- V ideo and Composite port cables. The system display default is set at the f actory to S-V ideo Out. Co[...]

73 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 . Se e your TV ser vice provider for more information. Y ou can watch digital television b y connecting to the Component V[...]

74 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adjusting the Component Video Out Modes Y our computer supports the follo wing Component V ideo Out modes: ❖ 525p (480p, D2) ❖ 750p (720p, D4) ❖ 1125 (1080i, D3) ❖ 525i (480i, D1) Follo w these steps to adjust the Component V ideo Out modes. 1 Right-click on the W[...]

75 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample selecting Clone di splay mode 6 Click the Primary display / Secondary display pull- do wn arro w and choose Digital Flat Panel/TV . Sample selecting digital flat panel/TV 7 Click the TV icon to select the TV de vice. 8 Click Device Settings/ Select TV F ormat , the[...]

76 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Most HDTVs c urrently on th e market can handle this resolution. Further refinements of the Display Properties may be needed. 9 Click A pply , then OK . Y our system’ s Component V ideo Out port is no w activ ated. Y ou can now toggle between the internal display and HD[...]

77 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Out button is located abo v e and to the right of the ke yboard.) If you do not see the image transfer from your compu ter screen to the external video device, mod ify the Display Properties as described in “Adjusting the Display Properties” on page 7 7. Adjusting the[...]

78 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: Most televisi ons use or support an 800 x 600 standard res olution. 4 Click Apply , then click OK to close the Display Properties window . The screen is now displayed correctly on your TV . For more information, see “Directing the display output when you[...]

79 Getting Started Connecting external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 While holding do wn Fn , press F5 repeatedly , pausing between each press, until th e setting you want takes effect. This hot key c ycles through the settings in the follo wing order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖[...]

80 Getting Started Connecting External A V Input De vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 settings. See the video de vice documentation for additional confi guration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: T o use one of the simultan eous modes, you must set the resolution of the internal disp lay panel to match the resolution of the external display device. The external dis[...]

81 Getting Started Connecting External A V Input De vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting to the S-video In port Y ou can connect an external input de vice such as a VCR/ D VD playe r or game console to the S-video In port on the back of your comp uter . S-video cables are n ot included with your co mputer . T o connect a device to the S-video In [...]

82 Getting Started P owering off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect the de vice: 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video de vice. Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its V ideo Out port. 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the S-video In port on the back of the computer . [...]

83 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Use the T urn Off command if you are using the Wi n d o w s ® XP Media Center Edition operating system. ❖ If you hav e work in progress and are not connected to a network, u se the W indo ws Stand By or Hib ernate commands to sav e your syst em settings to memory . The next ti[...]

84 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Closing the display panel When you are finished using the compute r , power of f a nd close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer . If you close the computer while it is still on, one of these actions will occur: ❖ If you ha ve the LCD po wer-sav er feature se[...]

85 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 ® Computer Lock Cable T o secure t[...]

86 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 o rk frequently . Y our work temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sav e it to the hard disk. Y ou will lose all unsa v ed work, if, for example, a[...]

87 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[...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar 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 k ey s, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. Sample ke yboar d Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typi[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 of the specially marked keys a llo ws you to emulate a full-size ke yboard. The emulation Fn key and the Wake up on Keyboard while in Stand By are only fu nctional when using the internal keyb oard; they are not supported when usin g a USB keyboard. Y our computer’ s key board has[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 F1 through F12 are called function ke ys because they e xecute programmed functions wh en pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key , function ke ys marked with icons e xecute specific functions on the computer . For example, Fn+F9 turns off t he T ouchPad. F or more information, [...]

91 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor ov erlay . This overlay lets you enter numeric data or contro l the cursor as you would using the 10-key ke ypad on a desktop comp uter’ s keyboard. Using the overlay to type numeric data T o t[...]

92 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o use the numeric keypad o ver lay when the cursor control ov erlay is on, hold do wn Shift while you use the numeric ov erlay ke ys. T o return to the cursor control ov erlay , release Shift . T o turn of f the cursor control o ve rlay , hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. T[...]

93 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Point to the program grou p, in this e xample, Accessories . The Accessories menu displays. 3 Click the program, in this e xample, Wo r d P a d . W ordPad opens. T o close the program, click the Close b utton in the upper -right corner of the program’ s windo w . Starting a progra[...]

94 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 In the left pane of the windo w , click Accessories . W indows ® Explorer sho ws the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window . 9 In the right pane of the windo w , double-click W ordPad.exe . W ordPad opens. T o close the program, click t he Close button[...]

95 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : T o run th e same program again, click the arro w to the right of the text box and selec t the command line from the drop-down list. 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 Stan[...]

96 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. Sample Save As dialog box The W indows ® XP operating system supports f ile names of up to 255 characters; the names can include spaces. Som[...]

97 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a file extension Most programs assign an exte nsion to the f ile name that identifies the f ile as being created in the program with a particular format. For e xample , Microsoft ® W ord sav es f iles with a .doc e xtension. An y f ile name with an e xtension of “.doc” is as[...]

98 Learning the Basics Backing up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The program displays a Print dialog box. Sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. For e x ample, the range of pages and number of c opies to print. 4 Click Print . Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual f iles to media, such as a writabl[...]

99 Learning the Basics Bac king up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Double-click the folder that contains the f ile, then click the file you want to cop y . HINT : Y ou can use the Ctrl or Shift keys t o select more than one file. 5 Click File , then click Send T o and select the dri ve from the list. When you ha ve back ed up your f iles, verif[...]

100 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 v e rsatile discs (D VDs) provide a signif icant increas e in data storage and support features that are not av ailable on any oth[...]

101 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Drive components and control buttons The D VD-R O M or multi-function dri ve is located on the front of the computer . The Media control buttons are located abov e the ke yboard and can be accessed whe n the display panel is ope n. Use only standard (12 cm) C[...]

102 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TV button: ❖ Launches W indows Media Center and acti v ates the TV interface, when the comput er is powered on and W indows is running. F or more information, see “W atching T ele vision Programs” on page 192 . ❖ Launches the QosmioPlayer if the co[...]

103 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a disc Before pla ying an audio CD, turn the volume down. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage y our ears. T o turn the volume down, use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Ac[...]

104 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing an audio CD Before playing an audio CD, tu rn the volume down. Playing the compact disc a t maximum volume could dama ge your ears. T o turn the volume do wn, use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs[...]

105 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 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 but to n on the CD Player control panel . ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button. Pl[...]

106 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 and point it to play the CD. Fo r other types of media, use the associated software to op en the files on the disk. Creating a CD or DVD Depending on your computer’ s config uration, your computer may come with a multi-function dri ve that allo ws you to: ?[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM o r multi-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc Never press the eject button or turn o ff the computer while th e drive-in-use light is glowin g. Doing so could dama ge the disk or the drive. The computer must be powered on to eject a disc. 1 Locate and press the eject button. The disc part[...]

108 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before shu tting down the Windows ® operating system could cause yo u to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel’ s disk light and th e drive-in- use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is b[...]

109 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer W indows dialog box 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The computer shuts do wn completely . Holding Shift while the T urn Off computer Windows dialog box is open, changes the Stand By button to Hibernate. For more information about settin g up hibernation, refe[...]

110 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click OK . Sample T oshiba P ower Saver Pr operties dialog box For more information about the Power Saver utility , see “Power Management” on page 242 . Starting again after T urn off T o start the computer up ag ain, press the po wer button until the on/of f light chan[...]

111 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 power . ❖ Because the mode of the system is hel[...]

112 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer window with Shift ke y held down to show Hibernate option The computer sa ves the state of the system, includ ing all open programs and f iles, to the hard d isk and then po wers down completely . Configuring your computer for Hibernation T o set up [...]

113 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate so that the computer will go into Hibernation mod e when you close the displa y panel. 7 Click A pply . 8 Click OK to close the TOSHIB A Po wer Sa ver Properties windo w , then close the Control Panel. Once the computer is[...]

114 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting up again, the co mputer returns to the state in which you left it, and open s al l the programs and files you were using. If you powe r down usin g the Stan d By command a nd the battery discharges fully , your u n saved information will be lost. Be sure to [...]

115 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 mode. The on/off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in Stand By mode. If you powe r down usin g the Stan d By command a nd the battery discharges fully , your information will be lost. Be sure to save your wo rk often. Going into Stand By mode more quickly There ar[...]

116 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online resour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Stand By so that the computer will go into Stand By mode when you close the display panel. 7 Click A pply . 8 Click OK to close the TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w , then close the Control Panel. For more information ab[...]

117 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 Stand By 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 eff iciency .[...]

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

119 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For optimum DVD performance, 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 application. Battery life is less than when using similar applications in the Windows Operating System.[...]

120 Mobile Computing Char ging the 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 setup changes, contact T osh iba’ s Global Support C[...]

121 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 comp uter , plug the computer into a liv e electri cal 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 Adapter[...]

122 Mobile Computing Char ging the batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The R TC battery may have become completely dischar ged while your computer w as shippe d, resulting in the follo wing error message during startup: BAD RTC BA TTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM The above error me ssage may var y by compute r model. The RTC battery d oes not cha[...]

123 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 indicatio n of the main battery’ s current charge: ❖ Blue means the battery is fully char ged. ❖ Amber means the battery is chargin g (A C Adapter connected). ❖ Of f (no illumination) indicates on[...]

124 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Open the Start menu, click Contr ol Panel , t he n Perf ormance and Maintenance . 2 Click the To s h i b a Pow e r Sa ver icon. The current power source an d battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery . The v alue displays as a percentage of [...]

125 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer dr ains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequen tly if you are working in temperatures below 50 degr ees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining batter y charge based on your current ra te of power use and o[...]

126 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 computer to enter Stand By mo de or Hibernation mode or to completely po wer do wn when the alarm goes of f. T o set an al arm or al arms: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. The TOSHIB A Po wer [...]

127 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power profiles Y ou can choose from a predefined po wer profile or select your o wn combination of po wer management options. The follo wing steps describe thi s procedure. If you try to use the power ma nagement fea ture in Windows, a message tells you to close the Micro soft powe[...]

128 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 Po wer , High Power , Normal, D VD Playback, Presentation, and Long Life. 3 Release the Fn key . The pop-up window disappears. Y ou are no w in the selected[...]

129 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing the battery from the computer When handling batteries, do not drop or knock them. Also, be careful not to damage the cas ing or short-circuit the terminals. 1 Sa ve yo ur work. 2 T urn of f the computer . 3 Remov e all cables connected to the computer . 4 T urn the comput[...]

130 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Slide the battery release latc h to the unlocked position while lifting up on the batte ry pack to remov e the discharged battery out of the computer . Sample r emoving the disc har ged battery pack If the batter y is leaking or its case is cracked, pu t on protective gloves to [...]

131 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample inserting a new battery pac k If the batter y does not slide into the slot easily , move the battery release lock to the unlocke d position and tr y again. Do not force the batte ry into position. 2 Ensure the battery release latch clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery rel[...]

132 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. Battery Safety precautions The computer’ s main batte ry is a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery , which can explode if not properly replaced, use d, handl[...]

133 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A re verse polarity condition should be a voided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in re verse polarity . ❖ Charge the b attery only in t he computer or in a battery charger designated as an approv ed option. ❖ When you ins[...]

134 Mobile Computing Disposing of used b atteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you ha ve e xtra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an e xtended period, more than one month, remo ve the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the A C adapter wh en the battery is fully charged. Ov ercharging mak es the battery hot and s[...]

135 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Please be kind to our shared en vironment. Check with your local gov ernment authority fo r details re garding where to recycle old batteries or ho w to dispose of them properly . If you cannot f ind the information you need el se where, call T oshiba at: (800) 457-7777. T raveling tips The[...]

136 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your notebook computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system. Y ou use its features to sta rt programs, f ind documents[...]

137 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se veral standard feat ures: icons, Start b utton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern. Sample W indow s ® XP Media Center Edition operating system desktop Icons An icon represen[...]

138 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features 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 th[...]

139 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features 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 [...]

140 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications Y our computer comes with a built-in modem that can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. The modem allo ws you to: ❖ Access the Internet. ❖ Communicate with your of fice’ s local area network (LAN), or[...]

141 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o fin d out which port your mod em is connected to: 1 Open the Start menu, and click Contr ol Panel . 2 Click Printers and Other Hard war e . 3 Click Phone and Modem Opti ons . The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays. 4 Fill in the Lo[...]

142 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can commu nicate using the modem, yo u need to connect it to a telephone line. Y our computer’ s b uilt-in modem port provi des an RJ11 jack, allo wing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grad[...]

143 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 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 140 . Connecting to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a net[...]

144 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts, W i ndo ws attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server . If the computer is not connected to a netw ork, it may pause a fe w minutes as it waits for a reply . T o a void th[...]

145 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Wireless LAN Connectivity The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over whic h wireless LAN can reac h may var y depending on surrounding electromagnetic environ ment, obstacles, ac cess point de sign an d configuratio n, and cl[...]

146 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For systems equipped with W i-Fi, s l id e th e wi re le ss o n / of f switch to the On position. Y ou can use Wi-Fi ® and Bluetooth devices at the same time. T o enable a wireles s device, use the Fn + F8 hot key (refer to “Enabling a wireless de vice[...]

147 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An over view of using the Internet The follo wing sections gi ve a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features. ❖ The Internet ❖ T h e Wo r l d W i d e We b ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖[...]

148 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection. Y ou can connect to the Intern et by using a telephone and modem or through other high er -speed communication methods such as Digital Su[...]

149 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb bro wser displays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W eb site home page. T o visit a desired W eb site, ty pe the W eb address. The [...]

150 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Online shopping Many W eb sites of fer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet T ransferring files from one comp uter to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the W [...]

151 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) file is a Windows ® format for storing sound. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP 3 files, you can only play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files. Using a microphone T o record high-quality sounds , you can [...]

152 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es 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 fin ished recording, click the Stop button. The Sound Recorder window displays the ne w sound file as a waveform . Sound Recorder can only reco[...]

153 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headph ones or a pair of e x ternal stereo speakers. SP/DIF and headphone jack [...]

154 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the i.LINK ® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the i.LINK ® port The i.LINK ® port on the righ t side of the computer pro vides an extremely f ast data transfer rate. In addition to high speed, the i.LINK ® port also supp orts isochronous data (the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate.) This make[...]

155 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting and remo ving PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o insert a PC Card: 1 T urn off the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . After the PC Card is stopped, it is safe to remov e. 2 Locate the PC Card slot on the[...]

156 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Inserting an Expr essCard™ 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ejecting a PC car d The PC Card ejects sli ghtly 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 us e as soon as y ou install t hem. Others, such as har[...]

157 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o insert an ExpressCard: 1 T urn off the computer . Y ou may also hot swap an ExpressCard. Stop the ExpressCard by clicking the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . After the ExpressCard is stopped, it is safe to re m ove. 2 Locate th[...]

158 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting media The follo wing instructions apply to all media de vices. 1 T urn the media so that the conta cts (metal areas) are f ace do wn. 2 Push the media into the adapte r slot until it locks in place. Sample inserting media When insert ing m[...]

159 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features 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 usi[...]

160 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Media Control Buttons The Media Control b uttons abov e the computer ke yboard allo w you to re verse to the pre v ious song, skip to the ne xt song, play or pause the CD, or stop the CD. Sample CD Player Media Contro l buttons The Record button only work [...]

161 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When playing a supported au dio CD, you also have the follo wing ke yboard options: Playing a DVD Insert a supported D VD into your DVD-R OM/multi-function driv e . The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes and plays all supported D VDs. 0-9 Press a number on your k[...]

162 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Media Control b uttons abov e the computer keyboard allo w you to mov e to the previo us chap ter or next chapter , play or pause the movie, or stop the D VD. The following options must be supported by the DVD you are playing or they will not be available for us[...]

163 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Duplicated DVD discs may not play with QosmioPlayer . In addition, if any of the me dia are scratched or dirty , or not in compliance with standards, they may not play prop erly . In these cases, power on your computer and use the WinDVD™ software to play DVDs. TE[...]

164 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Setup menu When viewing tele vision programs, 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 us[...]

165 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Connect the external de vice to the computer using the composite cable plug on the back of the comp uter . 2 Press the Monitor b utton to establish the connection with the external de vice. Sample pr essing the Monitor button 3 Press the Monitor b utton to close a[...]

166 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Remote Control Buttons Over view Sample Remote Contr ol Power Replay Vol um e Recorded DVD M enu Arrows Channel/ Live TV Play Guide Contro l OK Button Record Pause Rewind Forward Skip Back More Stop Start TV Page Control Mute[...]

167 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The remote control has the follo wing buttons/functions depending on which mode you are using: Button Function TV Mode DVD Mode Audio Mode Power T urns the computer ’ s power on and off T urns the computer’ s power on and off T urns the computer’ s power on an[...]

168 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Down Moves the cursor down one sele ction within QosmioPlayer menu Moves the cursor down one sele ction within QosmioPlayer menu None Left Moves the cursor left one sele ction within QosmioPlayer menu Moves the cursor left one sele ction within QosmioPlayer menu Non[...]

169 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using QosmioPlayer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the T oshiba Qosmio Remote Control T o begin using your remot e 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 contro[...]

170 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Installing t he Qosmio Player Recovery media 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 QosmioPlayer Setup menu. Th en use the arro w ke ys to select the desired options and press OK to accept them. The Setup menu is important when configuring television fo r the first time, because you can use it to scan the available channel[...]

171 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 This section introduces you to the W indows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005, a complete multimedia center where you can play your ent ire library of audio, video, and pict ure media on your comp uter , using either your computer’ s ke yboard, mouse, or[...]

172 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Media Center Setup This section sho w s you ho w to set up your computer to use the Media Center . There are many dif ferent methods you can use to connect your television and computer which are cov ered in the follo wing sections. Connectin[...]

173 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 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 ha ve a Set-top box, you may nee d to purchase a signal amplifier which may help boost and improve the cable signal. Contac t your service pro vider for the [...]

174 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the TV Signal S ource When Y ou Have an Existing Setup This section describes how to connect the signal source from the wall to a VCR/D VD player to a TV using two coaxial cables (not shipped with yo ur computer or system). 1 Remo[...]

175 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ For those VCR/D VD players or Set-top boxe s that support S-video out, connect a n S-video cable from the VCR/D VD player or Set-top box to the S-video in port on the back of the computer . Sample wall-to-VCR/D VD player-to-TV setup Connecti[...]

176 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Connect the IR recei ver cable US B connector to an a vailable USB port on your computer . 2 Connect the IR remote se nsor cable (small 3.5 mm) connector to one of the ports on the IR recei ver . Sample IR r eceiver with cables atta[...]

177 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The first time you open Media Center , the program displays a setup wizard. Y ou will use the wizard to test your remote control and configure your Internet con nection, TV signal, T elevision Prog ram Guide, and speakers. T o complete th[...]

178 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Media Center Setu p W izar d: W elcome scr een 1 Click Next . The wizard displays the Media Center Setup screen. 2 Click Next . The wizard displays the Media Center Pri v acy Polic y screen. 3 Read the Media Center Priv acy Pol[...]

179 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 9 Click Te s t to verify that your computer is connected to the Internet. ❖ If the connection is not working, the wizard displays an error message. Recheck both ends of your connection and click Te s t . ❖ If the connection is working[...]

180 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When you set up the TV Signal and identify the Set-top box remote, you may receive a “Remote Not Recognized” message. When this occurs, you must select th e Have Media Cen- ter Learn My Remote Again From Scratch option. When you g[...]

181 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 18 Use the numeric k eys o n your ke yboard to enter your ZIP code, then click Next . The wizard displays the Do wnload Provider Information screen. The Media Center connects to the internet and be gins to do wnload information about your[...]

182 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 27 Click K eep my curr ent settings and continue , then click Next . The wizard displays the Adjust Y our Display Settings screen. 28 Click Finish this wizard , then click Next . The wizard displays the Y ou Are Done! screen. 29 Click[...]

183 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Media Center Y ou can run Media Center side by side with other Windows software programs. It is possibl e to browse through your pictures, watch videos, play music, and even record TV while using other Windows programs. Simply resize the M[...]

184 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Using 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 pre vious screen, or to display the Media Center’ s on[...]

185 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using 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 your s[...]

186 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Remote Control Buttons Over view Sample Remote Contr ol Power Replay Vol um e Recorded DVD M enu Arrows Channel/ Live TV Play Guide Contro l OK Button Record Pause Rewind Forward Skip Back More Stop Start TV Page Control Mute[...]

187 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 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 indows if the computer is of f or in Hibernation mode. If the computer is running W indows or Media Center , pressing Pow er turns of f the [...]

188 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 OK — Selects the desired acti on or windo w option. It acts like the Enter ke y . If you are watching TV , press OK to switch back to the pre viously viewed channel. Press again to toggle back. OK acts the same way as a Jump b utton on som[...]

189 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Direct Access Buttons The direct access buttons place Media Center in Recorded TV , li ve TV , TV program guide, or the D VD menu mode. ❖ Recorded TV launches Media Center into Recorded TV mode when the computer is po wered off or in Hibernati[...]

190 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use For w ar d to mov e selected video or picture media forward. Press For w ar d up to three times to increase the fast forwarding sp eed. Pressing the For w a r d button: ❖ Mov e s pictures forward t o the ne xt picture ❖ Mov es a vide[...]

191 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Using Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use Next to mov e forward in the se lected audio or video file. ❖ For mu si c, Next move s to the ne xt track. ❖ For D VDs, Next move s to the ne xt chapter . ❖ For vi deos and li ve TV and videos, Next mov es ahead 30 seconds. Use Pr evio[...]

192 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W atching T elevision Programs Before you can watch TV using Media Center , make sure your computer is set up correctly for your TV sig nal source and that you have completed the Media Center setup wiza rd. The TV T uner will fu[...]

193 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Record a single TV show or an entire series (my TV will manage the recordings fo r you and giv e adv anced warning if there are any recording conflicts) ❖ Create a recorded TV library ❖ Quickly check which TV sh o ws you ha [...]

194 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Use the arro ws on the remote to scroll through the list of current tele vision programs and channels av ailable from your tele vision service provider . The TV Guide displays the channel and n etwork, as well as the sho w tit[...]

195 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W atching a Recorded TV Program Recorded TV is the storage place for all your recorded programs. In the Recorded TV windo w , you can sort your sho ws by name, date, or status. Y ou can also delete a recorded program or series of pr[...]

196 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select Scheduled to view a list of all programs scheduled to be recorded. Use the Sort by Date and T itle options to sort the scheduled programs, if n eeded. Use the arro w b uttons to mov e through the list, select a program,[...]

197 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Select K eyword . Use the k eys on your k eyboard to enter a descripti ve w ord that would appear in a program title or program description, and then press OK on the remote control. Media Center displays the search results. 5 Use the arro w b utt[...]

198 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample My TV scr een with recor ded notation 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 sho w is currently being rec[...]

199 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording TV tips ❖ If you are wa tching li ve TV during a scheduled recording time, you can watch only the sho w being recorded. If you change channels, the recording stops. ❖ If you go to another area in the Media Center, the TV channel you las[...]

200 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Recording from the Guide T o record a current or future sho w or series from the Guide: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main windo w . 2 Select My TV . 3 Select Guide . 4 Use t[...]

201 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Use the arro w buttons to scro ll through the search results to select the sh o w you w ant to record, select the sho w , and then press OK . 6 Select Record or Record Series in the window , and then press OK . The recording icon for a single progr[...]

202 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Under the Create a custom recording with area, select Channel and Time . If the channel is incorrect, enter the correct channel with the numeric keys on your k e yboard. Use the arro w b uttons on the remote and +/- b u ttons on the screen to s[...]

203 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing recording priorities If Media Center encou nters a recording conflict betwe en two series, then Media Center uses the series priorities list to decide which show to record. Y ou can place the series you most want recorded high on the series [...]

204 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Listening to Music The My Music windo w in the Media Center w orks with Wi n d o w s M e d i a ® Player to f ind and play your music f iles and CDs. Y o u can use W indows Media Player to create your music library and then use Media Center [...]

205 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Library tab at the top of the windo w . The first time you select the media Library , a message tells you that W indows Media Player needs to search your computer for your music files. 3 Click Ye s . W indows Media Player searches fo[...]

206 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou may have already copied an d or ganized your music files on your hard driv e. If so, y ou need to add them to the W indows Media Player Library to access them with the Media Center . T o add music f iles that are stored in your My Music[...]

207 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our music files can no w be found and played in th e My Music windo w in the Media Center . Y ou may need to close and open Media Center for the added music files to appear in My Music. Playing Digital Music Files When you f irst open the Medi[...]

208 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Media Center asks you if you want to play t he CD. Select Ye s to begin playing the CD. Media Center cannot be used to record music files. Use Windows Media Player to record music files. Finding Music Files in My Music After you ha v e added[...]

209 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Use the arro w ke ys to select a music file, press OK on the remote, and then press Play on the remote control to begin playing that music file. If you back up music files from a CD using Windows Media Player , you must lo g the files into the[...]

210 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey Y ou can select to have Media Center randomly play all the av ailable s ongs in one ge nre: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main windo [...]

211 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Repeat (play the alb um again) ❖ Play (play the selected album) When you select Play , the Now Playing windo w opens, and the album starts playing. ❖ Buy Music (connect to the Internet, f ind CD information, and buy music CDs) T o go bac[...]

212 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Displaying Y our Pictures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Left click the Now Playing list menu on the right side of the screen. 4 Select New List , then Playlist . 5 Drag the music files to the right side of the Media Player windo w . Y ou can also select the music file and click the Add s[...]

213 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Displaying Y our Pictur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In My Pictures , you can: ❖ V iew pictures individually 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 scroll through pict ures that[...]

214 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Displaying Y our Pictures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 to select a picture or folder to view . The selected picture opens in full screen mode. Viewing a Sli[...]

215 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 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. Sample Media Center main scr een In My Videos you can: ❖[...]

216 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 W atching Y our Digital Movies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If not, mo ve yo ur videos into the My V ideos or Shared V ideos folder in W indows Exp lorer for Media Center to be able to find and play them. Once you ha v e placed all your videos into the My V ideos or Shared V ideos folder [...]

217 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 W atching Y our Dig ital Movies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 video f iles. Use the mouse to resize the windo w if you want to w atch your video while doing somet[...]

218 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 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 you to control the playback with your remote co ntro l. If you select to play your D VD in another program, the use of some o f the remote control b uttons is not supported. Sample M[...]

219 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 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[...]

220 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 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 Me[...]

221 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Select General . The General Settings screen includes the following options: ❖ Select Startup and W indow Beha vior to change Media Centers startup and windo w beha vior , for example, you can elect to start Media Center whe[...]

222 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing TV Recorder Settings The TV Recorder settings allo w you to c ontrol your recording priorities and options in Media Center . 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the M[...]

223 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 About Recorded TV Storage Space Settings The space a vailable for recording TV programs depends on your hard disk allocatio n, dri ve size, and defau lt recording quality selections. Y our computer requires a certain amount of s[...]

224 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 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 from the Internet. TV Guide settings are the same for each us er and can be changed only by the[...]

225 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Use the arro w b uttons to select an option, and then press OK on the remote control. Ma ke required chan ges, if any . 6 Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the TV Settings windo w . Changing Parental Con[...]

226 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Use the arro w b uttons to select T urn on movie blocking, and then press OK . 7 Use the arro w b uttons to select Bl ock unrated movies, and then press OK . 8 Use the arro w b uttons to select the + or - area. Press the O[...]

227 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Selecting Close Captioning The audio settings windo w allo ws you to se lect closed captioning. Close cap tioning displays the TV’ s spoken audi o in text format for those who are unable to hear the audio. T o select close cap[...]

228 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing Picture Settings Each user can set his or her o wn picture settings. 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main windo w . 2 Select Settings . 3 Select [...]

229 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Mor e Pro grams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 More Programs Sample Media Center main scr een Use the options on the More Pr ograms screen, av ailable from the Media Center’ s main menu , to perform the follo wing tasks: ❖ Select Create CD/D VD to create a CD or D VD. ❖ Select InterV ideo[...]

230 Getting to Kn ow the Windo ws ® XP Media Cen ter Edition 20 05 Online Spotlight 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Mor e Pr ogr ams main scr een Online Spotlight Use the Online Spotlight screen, a vailable from Media Center’ s main screen, to pu rchase and download music, D VDs, and movies, and read ne ws and sports stories. T ips on Media Center [...]

231 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Getting Help for Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Getting Help for Media Center Click the Help icon at the top left of the screen to access Media Center’ s Help screen, which includes a number of links to helpful information on Media Ce nter , as well as he lp for hardware problems[...]

232 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 you t o determine certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. This chapter describes the utilities supplied b y T[...]

233 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[...]

234 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The keys are color -coded as follo ws: ❖ 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 op[...]

235 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys T o assign a ke y to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the follo wing: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key , then press the desired assignment key . ❖ Using the pointing device, mov e the cursor ov[...]

236 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Making a direct key assignment T o make a direct key assignment, select Direct to display the Add/Edit Command dialog box, then complete these steps: 1 Enter the Description, Command Line, and W orking Directory for the new Fn-esse k ey assignment, or click the Bro wse butt on to specify t his[...]

237 T oshiba Utilities Hotke y Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 On the Fn-esse keyboard, click the k ey you wish to change with the secondary button. Fn-esse displays the Assignment T ype dialog box. 2 T o change the ke y assignment, click Direct or Po pu p and continue as if you were cr eating a ne w as[...]

238 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA Assist The T OSHIB A Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allo ws you to customize a range of comp uter settings. T o access this utility: 1 Click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , then click Assist . The TOSHIB A Assist windo w appears. Sample T [...]

239 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connect The options a v ailable in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree (see “Using Conf igFree™ with your T oshiba Computer” on page 320 ) ❖ Start Bluetooth (see “Using the optional Bluetooth™ module” on page 146 ) ❖ Bluetooth Settings ❖ Bluetooth Local COM Settings Secure[...]

240 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Assist 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Protect & Fix The option a v ailable in this cate gory is the PC Diagnostic To o l . S a m p le T O S HI B A A s sist win d o w , P r o tect & F ix tab Optimize ❖ Hotke y Utility ❖ Po wer Management ❖ SD Memory Card Format ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Zooming Utility ❖ T[...]

241 T oshiba Utilities SD Memory Car d F ormat 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A Assist window , Optimize tab SD Memor y Card Format This utility is used to format SD cards used with the Bridge Media Adapte r Slot. Sample SD Memory Card F ormat scr een[...]

242 T oshiba Utilities PC Diagnostic T ool 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PC Diagnostic T ool This utility can help diagnose problems with de vices in your computer . Refer to the online he lp documentation within the application for an y additional help. T o start the utility , click Start , All Programs , To s h i b a , Utilities , and click PC Diagnostic[...]

243 T oshiba Utilities Po w e r M a n a g e m e n t 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties scr een The Prof ile panel on the left of the T OSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties screen shows the po wer usage for both AC po wer and battery po wer . Y ou can either us e one of the [...]

244 T oshiba Utilities Mouse Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ D VD Playback ❖ Presentation ❖ Full Po wer 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 with the properties you require. The D VD Playback profile applies only when a D VD progra[...]

245 T oshiba Utilities Accessing T OSHIB A HW Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Accessing TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIB A HW Setup is th e T oshiba conf iguration management tool. T o access it, press the TOSHIB A Assist button abo ve the left side of the ke yboard. The TOSHIB A Assis t screen appears. Click Optimize and double-click on the HW Setup icon to op[...]

246 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Zooming Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ K eyboard—Allo ws you to conf igure an ex ternal PS/2 ke yboard to emulate the Fn function ke y and access the wak e-on ke yboard function ❖ USB—Allo ws you to enable or di sable USB Le gac y Emulation ❖ LAN—Allo ws you to set networking functio ns ❖ Button Settin[...]

247 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Picture Enhancement Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 S a m p l e TO S H I B A Zooming Utility scr een For more information abou t ho w to use the TOSHIB A Zooming Utility , right click on the icon in the taskbar and click on Help. T oshiba Picture Enhancement Utility The T oshiba Picture Enhancement utility allo ws you [...]

248 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Pictur e Enhancement Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba Pictur e Enhancement Utility Clicking the Monitor Input Settings button displays a screen for selecting external in put settings for de vices such as video cameras and games. Sample Monitor Input Settings scr een[...]

249 T oshiba Utilities CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample CD/D VD Drive Acoustic Silencer scr een This utility , av ailable on T oshiba Assist, 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 enjo yable. T[...]

250 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Click Set Quiet Mode to make the driv e run more slo wly and quietly , for listening to Music CDs or Audio fi les on a CD. 2 Click Set Normal Mode to run the drive at normal speed, for transferring data. TOSHIBA Accessibility The T oshiba Accessibility window The TO SHIB A Access[...]

251 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o open Accessibility: 1 Click Start , then click All Pr ograms . 2 Select T oshiba, Utilities , then select Accessibility . The TOSHIB A Accessibility windo w appears. 3 Check the Use Fn-StickyK ey box. 4 Put a check mark next to the desired option. Setting passwords Setting a passwo[...]

252 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single ke ystroke. Use this feature when you lea ve your desk for a fe w minutes and do not want to turn of f the computer . T o use an instan t password, press Fn , then press F1 . An instant password has no ef f[...]

253 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T OSHIB A Assist Security window 3 Select the Supervisor P assword icon. 4 Click Set . 5 T ype your password in the Input box. 6 Retype your password in the Input again bo x. 7 Click Set . 8 Click OK . Deleting a super visor password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1[...]

254 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Click Ve r i f y . 8 Click Delete . 9 Select V erify by Password . 10 T ype the correct password. 11 Click Ve r i f y . Setting a user password Make sure you us e a password you can remember easily . If you forget the User and Supe rvis or pa sswords, you will not be able to use the [...]

255 T oshiba Utilities Setting passwor ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling a user password T o cancel the power -on password function: 1 Click the TOSHIB A Assist icon on the desktop. 2 On the left side, select Secur e . 3 Select the User Password icon. 4 Select V erify by Password . 5 T ype the correct password. 6 Click Delete . 7 Click OK .[...]

256 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 7 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Using RAID RAID (Redundant Array of Inde pendent Di sks) is a utility that allo ws you to configure yo ur computer to pro vide either improv ed performance in readin g and wri ting data on the computer’ s internal hard disks or greater reliability in storing data on the comput[...]

257 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Using RAID 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAID-0 RAID-0 provides impro ved performance in writ ing data to or reading data from your computer’ s internal hard disks. RAID-0 is configured b y creating an array which specif ies the hard disks which striped data will be writ ten to or read from. F or your computer , you[...]

258 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Using RAID 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 RAID-1 RAID-1 improv es reliability in storing data by automatically copying all data from your comp uter’ s primary internal hard disk to your co mputer’ s secondary internal hard disk. If your computer’ s primary hard disk fails, you can replace the failed primary hard [...]

259 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Using RAID 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disk capacity will appear to th e operating system as only 4 0 GB. When you first start your computer Each time you start your computer you will be prompted to configure your computer for RAID-1 until o ne of the follo wing occurs: ❖ The computer is ready to enable for RAID-1[...]

260 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Using RAID 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample New HDD detected window 9 T o create a RAID-1 array , click Enable RAID . The Confirm disk mirroring windo w appears. Sample Conf irm disk mirr oring window 10 Click OK . The computer begins creating th e array by cop ying data from the primary internal hard disk to the [...]

261 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Cr eating a new RAID-0 array 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a new RAID-0 array When RAID-0 is configured, th e total hard disk capacity will appear to the operating system as twice that of the smaller of the two hard dri ves in the RAID conf iguration. F or ex ample, when a RAID-0 array is c o n f ig u red wi [...]

262 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Cr eating a new RAI D-0 array 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The follo wing menu is displayed: Sample T oshiba Recovery D VD RAID Menu Before config uring your system fo r RAID-0, make sure you back up all data on your computer’ s hard drives onto another storage media. When a RAID-0 array is created, all data on bot[...]

263 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSH IB A RAID Consol e Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Press 3 and then pr ess Enter to select RAID-0. RAID-0 configuration takes ap proximately one hour to complete. TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility The TOSHIB A RAID Console utility provides a w ay to vie w and manage the RAID conf iguration on y our computer an[...]

264 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSHIB A RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A RAID Console Utility with no RAID configur ed An icon is shown for each RAID-1 array conf igured on the computer . On each array icon, an ic on is displayed for each physical dri ve belonging to the array . RAID-0 When RAID-0 (striping) is co [...]

265 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSH IB A RAID Consol e Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A RAID Console Utility with RAID-0 configur ed RAID-1 When RAID-1 (mirroring) is co nf igured, a single array icon and two physical d ri ve icons are shown to represent the array and the physical drives associated with the array . Th e equal s[...]

266 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSHIB A RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample TOSHIB A RAID Console Utility with RAID-1 configur ed Defining options for RAID -0 or RAID-1 The Options windo w allo ws you to def ine options for media checking, reb uilding an array , and notification of RAID errors. It also allo ws you to enable or[...]

267 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSH IB A RAID Consol e Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Options window ❖ Check media —Allo ws you to enable and specify the frequency of automatic media checking. ❖ Rebuild conf iguration —Allows you to enable and set options for automatic array rebuilding. ❖ Alert conf iguration —Specifies wh[...]

268 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSHIB A RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If write caching is enabled, data is copied from the computer’ s hard disk to a temporary storage area (write cache). Then, the data is sorted and written to the secondary internal hard disk. The hard disk driv e’ s performance improves when write cache i[...]

269 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSH IB A RAID Consol e Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 online help for information on using W indo ws Event Vi e w e r. Y ou can also check the status of a hard disk drive on the TOSHIB A RAID Console. See “V iewing the status of a hard disk dri ve ” on page 271 for more information. Drive lifetime is not a[...]

270 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSHIB A RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Array information window ❖ Array No. Identif ication number of array . ❖ Status —Indicates the status of the array . The contents which will be displayed are as follo ws: ❖ Optimal —The physical dri ves in the array are connected with the com[...]

271 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSH IB A RAID Consol e Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When RAID-0 is configured, the total hard disk capaci ty will appear to the operating system as twice that of the smaller of the two hard drives in the RAID configuration. For example, when a RAID-0 array is configured with one 40GB hard disk and one 60GB h[...]

272 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSHIB A RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample har d disk drive information window ❖ Status —Displays the status of the physical dri v e. ❖ Online— The driv es are working in a normal state. ❖ Offline— The driv e is not used, as it is not configured as the logical dri v e. ❖ Fa il —[...]

273 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSH IB A RAID Consol e Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Wa r n i n g —The threshold value of S.M.A.R.T . has been exceeded. Performing a media check on a RAID-1 array A media check compares the data of the mirrored hard dri ves in an array to determine if there are an y errors. If an error is detected duri[...]

274 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSHIB A RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Confirm media chec k window 4 Click OK . A media check may take from several minutes up to one hour to be completed depending o n the amount of data to be checked. Y ou ma y use the computer while performing a media check; ho wev er , the co mputer’ [...]

275 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSH IB A RAID Consol e Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Insert the Recov ery D VD that shippe d with your system into the computer’ s CD/D VD drive. 3 Press F12 to display the boot menu. 4 Press the right arro w ke y until the CD icon is highlighted; then, press Enter . The follo wing menu is displayed: Samp[...]

276 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility TOSHIB A RAID Console Utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 All data is permanently erased from both of your computer’ s internal hard disk dri ves and th e computer is restored to its default setti ngs. This process takes takes approxim ately one hour to complete. Breaking a RAID-1 array (mirror) If you want to per[...]

277 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Rebuilding the data on the secondary disk in a RAID-1 array 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Rebuilding the data on the secondar y disk in a RAID-1 array If the secondary hard disk has been remo ved from the computer and you want to resume using the sec ondary hard disk for mirroring, you must rein sert the secondary har[...]

278 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Rebuilding the data on the secondary disk in a RAID-1 array 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Confirm disk mirroring windo w appears. Sample Conf irm disk mirr oring window 6 Click OK . 7 The Confirm disk mirroring windo w appears. Sample Conf irm disk mirr oring window 8 Click OK . The computer be gins copying data f[...]

279 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Restoring a failed drive in a RAID-1 array 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Restoring a failed drive in a RAID-1 array If your computer’ s primar y hard disk fails the failed hard disk can be removed and replaced with the secon dary ha rd disk that contain s the mirrored data. Contact T oshiba Global Support Centre or [...]

280 Using the RAID-0 or RAID-1 Utility Err or message e xamples 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Error message examples The following error messages may be displaye d on the TOSHIB A RAID Console. Not enough memory a vailable. Increase the av ailable memory by shutting do wn one or more applications. Another user is working in administrator mode. Currently un[...]

281 Chapter 8 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your notebook computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your dealer o r 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 you are most likely t[...]

282 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems that ar e easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o close a pr ogram that has stopped respond ing: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultaneously (once). The W indows T ask Manager windo w appears. 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its na[...]

283 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Open Notepad (click Start , point to All Pr ograms , then point to Accessories and click Notepad ). 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to pa ste the details into Notepad. 5 Add a paragraph break and t ype some notes describ ing what you were doing whe n you r[...]

284 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 returns you to the problem inst ead of restarting the system. T o clear the condition, press Ctrl , Alt , a nd Del simultaneously . Clearing the condition may get the computer running, but it will not solve a resource conflict. Read both the documentation th[...]

285 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no disk ette in the optional e xternal disk ette dri v e. If there is one, remov e it and press any k ey to cont inue. If pressing any ke y does not work, press Ctrl, A[...]

286 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o open the Startu p menu: 1 Restart your computer . 2 Press F8 when your computer starts and before W indows starts loading. The W indows ® Adv anced Options menu displays these options: ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode (with Networking) ❖ Safe Mode [...]

287 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many f actors contri bute to the sp eed with which yo u can surf the Internet. They include: modem speed, telephone line conditions, time of day (when e veryone else is surf ing, your access can b[...]

288 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving a hardware conflict If you recei ve an error message telling you there is a de vice dri ver co nflict or a general hardware probl em, try using Wi n d o w s ® Help and Support to troubleshoot th e problem fir s t . For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click S[...]

289 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task. A de vice, such as a disk driv e or a modem, needs a channe l to the computer’ s Central Processi ng Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer’ s mem[...]

290 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a wa y to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using De vice Manager can cause other conflicts that ma ke one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configur[...]

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

292 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e 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 t[...]

293 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power and the batteries Y our computer receives its po wer through the AC adapter and po wer cord/cable or from the sy stem batteries (main battery and real-time clock (R TC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For e xample, a fau lty A C adapter or power cord/ [...]

294 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the battery light does not g lo w after 20 minutes, the battery may hav e reached the end of its usefu l life. T ry replacing it. The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently rechar ge a pa rtially charged batter[...]

295 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange thi ngs happen or nothing happen s, the problem may be related to the keyboard i tself. The keyboard pr oduces unexpected characters. A ke ypad ov erlay may be on. If the numeric k eypad or cursor control light is on, press [...]

296 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously agai n to return the display priority to its pre vious setting. HINT : Holding the Fn key and pressing th e F5 key several times will advance yo u through the d isplay options. If you are using an e xternal monitor: ❖ Check t[...]

297 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A message tells y ou that ther e is a pr oblem with y our display settings and that the ad apter type is incorrect or the current settings do not w ork with y our hard ware. Reduce the size of the color pale tte to one that is supported by the computer’ s in ternal d[...]

298 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer , the b rightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic charact eris tic of LCD technology . The screen may be dimmer when th e computer is operated on battery power , and you may no[...]

299 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically fix file system errors ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start . Error-checking runs the test. Y our hard disk seems very slow . If you hav e been using your computer fo r some time, your f[...]

300 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk err or message. If you are starting the computer from a disk ette, the diskette in the dri ve does not ha ve the files necessary to start the computer . Replace it with a bootable diskette. The driv e cannot rea d a d[...]

301 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Some discs run correctly , but others do not. Check the type of disc you are usin g. The D VD-R OM dri ve supports the Digital V ersatile Disc (DVD) formats D VD- R OM, D VD-R (read-only), p lus CD-R OM, CD-R (read- only), and CD-R W (read-only). If the problem is with[...]

302 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 these devices to work together , se veral sections in this chapter may apply . Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See “Inserting and removing PC Cards” on page 15 4 for more information. Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card[...]

303 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through quality control. If another PCMCIA -equipped compute r is a v ailable, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be defecti ve. Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common prob lems and [...]

304 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping (remo ving one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails. Follo w this procedure before you remov e a PC Card: 1 Double-click the PC Card icon on the taskbar . 2 Click Saf ely rem ove xxxx , where xxxx is the identifier for yo[...]

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

306 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem problems This section lists common mo dem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack. Check the port sett[...]

307 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy f iles to diskette, follo wing the steps in “Saving your work” on page 95 . ❖ Connect a tape driv e to the system and use specialized software to [...]

308 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Before you contact T oshiba Since some problems may be related to the op erating system or the program you are usin g, it is important to in vestigate other sources of assistance first. T ry the following before contacting T oshiba: ❖ Re vie w the troublesho o ting[...]

309 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba voice contact Before calling T oshiba, make sure you ha ve: ❖ Y our computer’ s serial number ❖ The computer and any optiona l de vices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your W indo ws operating system and all other preloaded softw are on y[...]

310 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (A ustralia) Pty . Limited 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T oshiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada France T oshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Am[...]

311 If Something Goes Wrong 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 . Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Hena[...]

312 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that , whe n pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot ke ys have a legend on or abo ve the ke y indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables v olume mute on your computer . When volume mute [...]

313 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 and enter the correct password if you ha ve created one . Power usage profile Fn + This hot key blanks the display . Fn + This hot key displays the po wer usage pop-up windo w and cycles through the prof iles. [...]

314 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 default, to conf irm that the computer is going into Stand By mode. Y ou can choose not to display this message box. Sample Stand By conf irmation box For more information about Stand By mode, pleas[...]

315 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 Hibernatio n conf ir[...]

316 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[...]

317 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 enabled?[...]

318 Hot Keys Disabling or en abling the T ouch P ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Zooming applications in/out 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 enable T ouchP ad windows Fn + This hot key[...]

319 Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connector s The computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho w s the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors for v arious parts of the world. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr oved Europe VD A appr oved NEMK [...]

320 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 connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy sw itching between locations and communication networks. For the[...]

321 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Profile Settings—The Prof iles utility lets you switch between network configurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 331 . ❖ ConfigFree SUMMIT —The ConfigFree SUMMIT utility is used to connect with othe r Conf igFree users [...]

322 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Click the Conf igFr ee icon on the taskbar , and then click the desired utility . If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar is displayed with an “X.” When you st art a search for wireless de vices, Conf igFree L[...]

323 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample ConfigF r ee Launcher Auto-hide mode setting Sample ConfigF r ee Launc her coming back into vie w ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor lets you analyze you r network connections and f ix network-connection prob lems.[...]

324 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Routers, hubs, and b ridges ❖ Access points The Connecti vity Doctor displa ys the f ollo wing information: ❖ WEP (Used, not Used) ❖ W ired co nnection line (link speed) ❖ W irele ss connection line (sig nal strength and link speed) ❖ Loca[...]

325 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample viewing device inf ormation If a problem or potential problem is detected, in most case s, a screen automatically dis plays sho wing you the possible cause and solution for the problem. A triangle containing an excl amation point also appears on[...]

326 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 De vices utility searches for wireless LAN and Bluetooth de vices currently used in the neighborhood, and displays in formation about them on a virtual map. T o search for wireless devices: 1 Click th[...]

327 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 connection. Placing the pointer over the displayed “poin t of light” sho ws detailed informatio n about the wireless de vice. The wireless device shown near the center of the map is not necessarily near you r notebook computer . If a wireless devic[...]

328 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Drag and drop the de vice you want to connect to th e PC icon at the center of the map.T he W ir e l e ss S et t i ng s sc r e e n appears. Sample dragging a de vice to the Access P oin t Sample W ir eless settings screen[...]

329 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Enter the SSID/WEP inform ation an d connect to the device. After the Access Point is setup and added to the conn ection list, the system displays the Connection screen rather than th e Wireless settings screen. Creating a detected device wireless co[...]

330 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T ransferring files using Bluetooth There are se veral wa ys to use Bluetooth to send f iles to other devices. T o select the device using the Bluetooth radar screen : ❖ Open the Bluetooth radar screen, and drag and drop the file di rectly onto the ic[...]

331 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample selecting Send to Bluetooth De vices option 2 Choose a file recipient. 3 Click Send . During a file transfe r , connecting a nd disconnecting to the selected device will occur automatically . Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device T o disconnect [...]

332 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 off ice and at home can se t up prof iles to handle these networking en v ironments. A profile contains the currently configured netw ork settings on the computer , as well as information abou t any netw ork de vices. The follo wing settings can be sa v[...]

333 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Click the icon at the botto m of the screen to display more capture options. 9 Under Captured Items , select th e items you wa nt to capture for this profi le. 10 If connecting with a wireless ne twork, select the desired A uto Switch Settings . (The[...]

334 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample expanded Add Pr ofile scr een The online help provides real-world examples of 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 . Profi[...]

335 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ W irele ss LAN via Access Point ❖ W ireless LAN via Ad-Hoc ❖ LAN (same subnet) ❖ Bluetooth P AN/LAP ❖ Cross cable (Ethernet or Gbit Ethernet) T o host a Conf igFree SUMMIT , click the SUMMIT icon on the ConfigFree Launcher , select the user[...]

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

337 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o share a file with all users, drag the f ile to the center of the SUMMIT table where users can access it as desired. If you are the Host of the summit, and drag a file to the center of the SUMMIT table, it will automatically be sent to all SUMMI[...]

338 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using ConfigFree SUMMIT T o host a Conf igFree SUMMIT : 1 Click the icon in the system tray . 2 Click SUMMIT . Other users appear on the SUMMIT main window . SUMMIT can also be started from the ConfigFree Launcher . 3 Select the appropriate users and in[...]

339 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 An Access Point may not always be a v ailable. T o f ind out ho w to use Quick Connect to la unch Conf igFree Summit, see “Direct Link T oshiba De vice” on page 341 . Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature in cludes two o ptions: ❖ T oshiba Wire[...]

340 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Mov e the mouse pointer to T oshiba Wir eless Projector (DPJ) , then click Settings . The Quick Connect properties dialog box ap pears. 3 Complete the settings. Refer to the online help if necessary . 4 Click OK . The default connection setting is for[...]

341 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Confi gF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you select T oshiba W ireless Projector (DPJ) from the Conf igFree tray menu (this disconnects the wireless LAN connection) ❖ If you select a profile from the ConfigFree tray menu or when you disable a wireless de vice ❖ If you close ConfigF[...]

342 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Using the Au tomatic Switc h 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 compu ter to automatically switch from th e netw[...]

343 Using ConfigFree™ with your T oshiba Computer Semi-Automatic Switc h F ea tur 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 o u [...]

344 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 OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc rewrite [...]

345 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inl ine memory mo dule DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or vid eo) disc DV D - RO M digital versatile (or video) disc read-only m emory ECP enhanced capabilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable [...]

346 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[...]

347 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 gram . B backup —A copy of a f ile, usual ly on a remov a ble disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic inp[...]

348 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 gabyt e . 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 acces sing it from the computer?[...]

349 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[...]

350 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[...]

351 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 E emulation— A techn ique in which a de vice or program imitates another device or program. enable —T o turn on a computer option. See also disable . executable f ile —A computer program that is ready to run. Application programs and batch files are e xamples of ex ecu table files. Names of ex ecutable files[...]

352 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 function k eys —The ke ys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the keyboard. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) —A unit of data equal to 1,073,741,824 bytes (1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes). See also byte. ground —A conductor to which all compon[...]

353 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 interlaced —A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which only ev ery other line of pixels is refres hed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device —See device . Internet —The decentralized, w orld-wide network of computers that provid[...]

354 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 M megabyte (MB) —A unit of data equal to 1,048,576 bytes (1024 x 1024 bytes). See also bytes. memory —T ypically r efers to the comp uter’ s main memory , where programs are run and data is temp orarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temp orarily , such as RAM, or it can be non vo[...]

355 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 O online —A vailable through the computer . Online may refer to information being read from your own computer’ s hard disk, such as online documentation or online help, or to informatio n coming from another company on a company network or the Internet. operating system —A set of programs that co ntrols how [...]

356 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 program —A set of instructions that can be e xecuted by a computer . The general classes of programs (als o called software) are operati ng system, application, an d utility . See also operati ng system, application, utili ty . properties —The attrib utes of an object or device. F or ex ample, the properties o[...]

357 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 serial —Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentia lly ov er a single channel. On your computer , the seri al port provides a serial interf ace between a computer and an appropriate de vice. Compare parallel. shortcut —See k e yboar d shortcu[...]

358 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W We b —See W o rld W ide W eb . Wi- F i— A registered trademark owned by the W ireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is another term for the communication protoc ol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless commun ication components. W orld Wide W eb (www) —The[...]

359 Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 88 A AC adapter 52 AC power cable connectors 319 accessories carrying cases 84 memory 61 Alt keys 89 antenna connecting 80 arm/wrist strain 46 audio .wav files 150 features 150 Auto-Run 105 avoiding inju ry 44 B backing up files 87 battery alarms 125 changing 128 charge does not last 294 charging 55 charging befo[...]

360 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CD/DVD creating 106 CDs inserting 103 problem solving 301 channels DMA 289 IRQ 289 character keys 88 charging the battery 55 checking device properties 291 click 60 communications network connection 143 system resources 289 compact discs inserting 103 problem solving 301 removing 107 computer non-system disk or disk [...]

361 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 screen is blank 295 display device connecting 72 display modes hot key 316 display panel closing 84 opening 56 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 134 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 289 double-click 60 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive cannot access disc 300 drive tray will not open 300 inserting discs 103 [...]

362 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 using 153 Help Windows XP Media Center Edition 287 Hibernatio n mode 110 configuring 112 methods 111 , 115 starting again from 113 Hibernation mode hot key 31 5 hot key display modes 316 functions 312 Hibernatio n mode 315 keyboard 318 keyboard overla ys 318 power usage mode 313 Stand By mode 314 volume mute 312 wire[...]

363 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 L LCD power-saver 84 lighting 45 M main battery changing 128 removing 129 memory expansion slots 62 problem solving 292 removing expansion slot cover 63 memory module inserting 64 removing 66 microphone 151 built-in 151 Microsoft Support Onli ne Web site 287 modem determining COM port 140 problem solving 306 resettin[...]

364 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 posture 44 power alarms 125 computer will not start 283 problem solving 293 turning on 57 universal power supply 319 power button 58 Power Management 242 power mode creating new 244 customizing 244 power source 52 power usage mode 126 hot key 127 power usage mode hot key 313 powering down using Stand By 114 precautio[...]

365 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PC Card 301 checklist 302 error occurs 304 hot swapping fails 304 not recognized 304 slots appear dead 303 , 304 power and batteries 293 printer 305 program not responding 281 program not working properly 299 screen does not look right / flickers 296 system resources 289 trouble prevention 306 URL address not found 2[...]

366 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Stand By command 114 Stand By mode going into more quickly 115 starting again from 116 Stand By mode hot key 314 start button 138 starting a program 92 Run dialog box 94 Windows Explorer 93 Windows Start menu 92 starting up the computer from Stand By 116 from Turn off 110 Startup menu problem solving 285 stored data [...]

367 Index 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 X xD-Picture Card 157[...]