Toshiba P25-S609 manual

TOSHIBA C6654-0703M2 Satellite ® P25 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 215 in this guide. Handling the cord on this product will expo[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Model: Satellite P25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer syste m you purchased may include a ReWr itable CD and/or D VD dri ve( s), among the most advanced data storag e technologies av ailable. As with an y ne w technology , you must read and follow all set-u p and usage instr uctions in the app licable user guides[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These lim its are designed to provide reasonable pr otection against ha rmfu l interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and ca n radiate radio f[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Industr y Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadi an ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following information is p ursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems. Installation When you are ready to ins[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 in adva nce of this disconnection. If ad vance notice is n ot feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notif ied, you will be giv en the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are e ver needed on your modem, they should be p[...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Users should ensure for their o wn protection that the electrical ground connections of the po wer utility , te lephone lines and in tern al metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together . This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attemp t to mak e such connectio[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 http://www .pcsupport.global.toshiba.com i n the United St ates for more information. Caution This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.85 GHz frequenc y range. Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other ra dio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic en erg y[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 co-located with an y other transmitter that has no t been tested with this de vice. Operation is subject to the followi ng two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) th is de vice must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this de vice. L ‘utilisatio[...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Gebruik buiten gebouw alleen op kanalen 10 (2457 MHz) en 11 (2462 MHz). V oor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw ov er publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BI PT/IBPT nodig. V oor publi ek gebruik buiten gebouwen is licen[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This de vice complies with P art 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subj ect to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This de vice may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y in terference that ma y cause undesired operati[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5. 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-c hannel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this de vice. The above C[...]

12 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. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to av oi d t[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER A pproval Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following rest rictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the de vice. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B d[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment exce pt in the countries/regions i n the following table. This device works on passive scan only. A peer -[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment exce pt in the countries/regions i n the following table. Argentina A ustralia Austria Belgium Brazil C[...]

16 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 approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment exce pt in the countries/regions i n the following table. Bluetooth wireless tech nology Interoperabil ity Bluetooth™[...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth wireless technology is a ne w innovative technology , and TO SHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of i ts Bl uetooth™ products with all PCs and/ or equipment usi ng Bluetooth wirel ess technology ot her than TOSHIBA portable comp uters. Always use Bluetooth™ cards from TO SH IBA in order to enable wireless ne[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 In some situations or enviro nmen ts, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by th e proprietor of the building or responsible representativ es of the or g anization. These si tuations may for example include: ❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless techn ology on board of airplanes, or ❖ In an[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: FCC Interference Statement This de vice complies with part15 of th e FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond itions: ❖ This de vice may not cause harmful interference, and ❖ This device must accept an y interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note that[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The leg al communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operat ed in accordan ce with telecom munication laws and regulations. Low po wer radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from leg al co mmunications or from indus trial, scientif ic and medical radio emission e[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5 91[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the label and manufacturing information may v ary .) This appliance contains a l aser system and is classifie d as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In cas[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including b ut not limited to an y product specificatio ns, is subj ect to change without notice. TOSHIB A CORPORA TION AND TOSHIB A AMERICA INFORMA TION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIB A) PRO VIDES NO LIMITED W ARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANU AL OR ANY O THER IN FORMA TION CONT AINE[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ......... ........................................ .............. 33 This guide ...............................................................33 Safety icons ............................................................34 Other documentation ..............................................35 Service opt[...]

25 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Precautions ....................................................... 51 Setting up your computer .......................................53 Setting up your software ...................................53 Registering your computer with Toshiba ..........55 Adding external devices ....................................55[...]

26 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Printing your work ..................................................81 Backing up your files ..............................................82 Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive ............82 Drive components and control buttons ............. 83 DVD-ROM drive components ............................83 CD/DVD[...]

27 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Charging the RTC battery ................................ 104 Monitoring battery power .....................................105 Determining remaining battery power .............105 Conserving battery power ...............................106 What to do when the battery runs low ............107 Setting battery alarm[...]

28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Lesson 11: Setting the date and time ....................135 Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop ... 137 Lesson 13: Using System Restore ........................139 Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ..................140 Windows ® XP Help and Support Center ......... 140 Using the online tours and t[...]

29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey .............173 Finding and Playing an Album .........................173 Creating a Playlist ...........................................174 Displaying Your Pictures .......................................175 Viewing a Slide Show ......................................176 Sortin[...]

30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 An overview of using the Internet .........................202 The Internet ....................................................202 The World Wide Web ......................................202 Internet Service Providers ...............................203 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider . 203 Surfing t[...]

31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Resolving a hardware conflict ............................... 221 A plan of action ............................................... 222 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....222 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........223 Memory card problems ...................................225 Power and the batt[...]

32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Keyboard hot keys ................................................252 Appendix B: Power Cable Co nnectors .......... ............ 253 Glossary .............. .................................................... 254 Index.................... .................................................... 269[...]

33 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I ntroduction W elcome to the world of po we rful and portab le multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accom pany you where ver you go. Y our system comes with the Microsoft ® Wi n d ow s ® XP Media Center Edition (MCE) operating system. Y our operating system off[...]

34 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are ne w to computers, or hav e not used a notebook computer before, read through th e first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the co mponents of the computer and ho w to turn it on. After that, seek out whate ver interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety in [...]

35 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons us ed Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highli ghts technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon denotes helpful hi nts and tips. DEFINITION: Th is icon indi cates the de finition of a te rm used in the[...]

36 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of se rvice options built around its SelectServ TM warranty programs. T o stay current on the most recent software and h ardware options for your computer , and for other product information, be sure to re gularly check the T oshiba W eb site at pcsup[...]

37 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Finding Y our W ay Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your notebook computer . It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer . Making sure you have ever ything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you recei[...]

38 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Front with the display closed The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. T o open the display panel, slid e the display latch to the right and raise the panel. The CD/D VD control b uttons let yo u play audio CDs when the computer is turned of f. Y o[...]

39 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Back The DC IN port is where you plug in the A C adapter for either operating the computer on external po wer or charging the battery . The RGB (monitor) port lets you connect an e xternal monitor . The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel de vice, including ECP-c[...]

40 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Right side The modem port lets you use a standard RJ-11 teleph one cable to connect the modem dir ectly to a standard telephone line. For more information, see “Connecting the modem to a phone line” on pa ge 92 . The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two T ype I or T ype II PC C[...]

41 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Left side The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audi o-outp ut de vices, such as external speakers. Connecting other de vices automatically disables the internal speakers. The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone o r other [...]

42 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Front with the display open The computer ’ s screen is a l iquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear , s harp images. For more information about viewing options, see “Exploring video features” on page 205 . The power b utton turns th e computer on and off. H[...]

43 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The function keys , when used with the Fn ke y , activ ate se veral dif ferent system functio ns. For more in formation, see “Hot K eys” on page 245 . The fr ont panel lights and system indicator lights pro v ide information about v ari ous system functions. The T o[...]

44 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the external po wer source is disc onnected or if the battery is completely discharg ed. For more in formation on de termining remaining battery po wer, see “Monitoring battery po wer” on page 105 . Indicator lights The hard disk drive light flashes while the hard d[...]

45 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 white number printed on the k ey instead of typing the lett er printed on the top of the ke y . For more information, see “Using the numeric k eypad ov erlay” on page 79 . Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media and result in loss of data. U[...]

46 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The hard disk dri ve is the computer’ s permanent data storag e de vice. T o prevent possible CPU overheating, do not b lock the cooling vents when the co mputer is in use. The battery pack contains the battery . For information about replacing the battery , see “Changing the main batt[...]

47 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your n otebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creating a[...]

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

49 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you are using an e xternal monitor , the top of the display should b e no higher than e ye lev el. ❖ If you use a paper holder , set it at abou t the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer , mainta in good posture with your body[...]

50 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lo wer curv e of your spine. If necessary , use a cushio n to provi de extra back support. Lo wer-back-support cushions are a v ailable at many of fice supply store s. ❖ Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips,[...]

51 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W ork habits The key to a voiding discomfort or injury from strain is to v ary your acti vities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your working day . Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and impro ve yo ur ef ficienc y . ❖ T ake frequent breaks to cha[...]

52 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Some PC Cards can become ho t with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot e ven if only one is being use d. Overheating of a PC Card can re sult in errors or instability in its operation. Be careful when you remov e a PC Card that has been used for a long[...]

53 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all set up steps up to “Setting up your software” on page 53 b efore adding e xternal or internal components to your com puter . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboa rd, printer , memory , an[...]

54 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Skip to e xit the process or Next to continue. T o registe r online, your c omputer’ s modem must h ave an Internet conn ection. A windo w will display asking if you wish to register with T oshiba and Microsoft. 5 Click Ye s to register or No to e xit the process. If you cl[...]

55 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Registering your computer with T oshiba Registering yo ur computer lets T oshiba keep you up-to-date with information about ne w products and upgrades, and also extends yo ur T oshiba wa rranty worldwide at n o char ge to you. Y ou can register your computer with T oshiba during the [...]

56 Getting Started Connecting the A C adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the AC adapter Y our computer requires po wer to operate. Use the power cable and A C adapter to conn ect the computer to a liv e electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery . P ower cable and A C adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you t[...]

57 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect/disconnect it. Do NOT pull the cable itse lf. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock. T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cable to the A C adapter . Connecting the [...]

58 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The A C power and battery lights glo w . Damaged power cables can ca use fire or electric shock. Never modify , forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat to the power cable. If the power cable becomes damag ed or the plug overheats, discontinue use. There is a ris[...]

59 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel . Opening the display pa nel T o avoid damaging the displa y panel, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily . Never lift or mo[...]

60 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 illustration to help you lo cate this button, see “Front with the display open ” on page 42 . When you turn on the computer for the f irst time, don’t turn o ff the power again until the operating system ha s loaded completely . The A C power indicator glo ws when[...]

61 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o mov e the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your fing er to ward yourself. ❖ T o mov e the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your fi nger across the T ouchPad from left to right. ❖ T o mov e it to the left side, slide your f inger from right t[...]

62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Control P anel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hard ware . 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn + F9 hot ke ys. The Mouse P roperties windo w appears. 4 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab . The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab vie w window appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable[...]

63 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the T oshiba W eb site at pcsupport.toshiba .com ). There are two memory slots. Y our system may hav e both slots occupied. If you use the computer for a long time, th e memory modu les will [...]

64 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Base of a Satellite P25 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriv er , unscrew the two scre ws that secure the expansion memory slot cov er , then remov e the memory slot cov er . Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screws and the co ver in a sa[...]

65 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Remov e the memory module from its antistatic packaging. 7 Holding the memory modul e by it s edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, f it the module into the socket. 8 Gently put the memory module connector do wn at an angle and press do wn until the c[...]

66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Pe rf ormance and Maintenance . Click System to view the recognized memory . 13 If the computer does not r ecognize the memory , shut do wn the computer , remov e the memory slot co ver , and make sure the memory module is seated properly , as described in step 8. Remo[...]

67 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a printer Read the documentation that came with your printer . Follow the manufactur er’ s instructio ns when connecting a local printer . Y ou must supply the proper printer cable. If one did not come with your printer , you may purchase one from an elec[...]

68 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Plug the USB connector into one o f the USB ports on your computer 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve A C outlet. T o connect a parallel printer: Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is on may damage the printer , the compu ter , or both. 1 Connect the[...]

69 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select Printers and F axes . The Printers and Faxes windo w appears. Sample Printers and F axe s window 3 Click Add Printer . The Add Printer W izard starts. Sample Add Printer W izard[...]

70 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the operating system recognizes it automatically . Y ou can ignore the remainder of this section. See you r printer manual. 5 If the printer you are setting up: ❖[...]

71 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 11 Click Next . The operating system prompts you to print a test page. 12 If your printer is connecte d and turned on, click Next . T o complete the setup proced ure without printing a test page, click No , and then click Next . 13 Click Finish . Y ou are no w ready to print. Depend[...]

72 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o leav e the computer off for a longer period , you can us e the W indows ® Tu rn Of f command when not connected to a domain server or the Shut Down when connected to a domain server instead. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media[...]

73 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Moving the computer Before moving your computer , even across the room, mak e sure all disk acti vity has ended (the disk acti vity lights stop glo wing) and all ex ternal peripheral cables are disconnected. Never pick up the computer by its display pa nel or by the back (where the p[...]

74 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot, then rotate the ke y a quarter turn and remov e it. The computer is no w securely locked to deter computer theft. Locking the computer[...]

75 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 3 Learning t he Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sa ve it to the disk. Y ou will lose all unsav ed work, if, for e xample, a system[...]

76 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your files to storage media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha ve a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error -Checking and Disk Defragmenter regu[...]

77 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a type writer , except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space chara cter instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lo wercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercas[...]

78 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows ® special keys W indows ® special ke ys The keyboard provides two ke y s that ha ve special functions in the operating system: ❖ The W indows ® logo k ey opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application k ey has the same function as the secondary T ouchPad control b utton (or s[...]

79 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the numeric keypad overlay T o turn on the n umeric k eypad ov erlay , press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light on the ke yboard indicator panel glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on. Y ou can still use the overlay k eys to type alphabetic characters while the[...]

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

81 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 To s a v e : ❖ A f ile you are updating, open the program’ s File menu and click Sa ve . ❖ A ne w file, choose Sa ve As from the File menu, ty pe a name for the file, and click OK . HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the F[...]

82 Learning the Basics Backing up your f i les 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual f ile s to media, such as CD, or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another de vice, such as a tape dri ve. For those systems with a floppy disk driv e, you may ba ck up file to a floppy disk as follo w[...]

83 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : Y our DVD-ROM or Multifunction driv e is designed to play region 1 (North Ame rica) DVD-ROMs. For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power . Y ou use CD-ROMs to load and run softw a re, and to ac[...]

84 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never press the eject button or turn o ff the computer while th e drive-in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. The eject b utton requires po wer to operate. The ma nual eject bu tton does not requi re po wer . Never use a[...]

85 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 pressing and holding the mode button for four seconds. When the mode b utton is locked, yo u cann ot switch between the CD/D VD and digital audio modes. T o unlock the mode button, press and hold it for four seconds. The pr evious track b utton returns to the pr[...]

86 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction 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 your ears. T o turn the volume down, use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, All Programs, Access[...]

87 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The disc tray partially opens. T o avoid damaging a disc or losing data, chec k that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray . 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open. 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of d[...]

88 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place. P ositioning the disc on the spindle Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle. If you position the disc incorrectly , it can jam the disc tray . 6 Close the disc tr[...]

89 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indo ws Media Player windo w appears. Sample W indows Media TM Player scr een The W indows Media TM Player control panel w o rks much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/P ause b utton on the CD Player cont[...]

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

91 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray fully open, remo ve the disc and place it in its protectiv e cover . 3 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it [...]

92 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect to the Internet, you need a W eb bro wser , such as Microsoft ® Internet Explorer . T o stay current on the most r ecent software and hardw a re options for your co mputer , and for other product in formation, be sure to re gularly check the T oshiba W eb site a[...]

93 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Enter the phone number of yo ur network connection and let the program dial the number . The computer connects with the network. Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause yo u to lose your work. Make [...]

94 Learning the Basics Using Shut Down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select Shut Down from the drop-do wn list. 3 Click OK . The computer shuts do wn completely . Holding the Shift key while the T urn Off computer Windo ws dialog box is open, cha nges the Stand By button to Hibernate. For more information about setting up hibernation “Hibernation comma[...]

95 Learning the Basics Using Shut Down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting up again, the co mputer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using. For more information about th e Hibernation command, see “Using Hibernation ” on page 97 . F or information about going into Hibernation mo de mo[...]

96 Learning the Basics Using Shut Down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off more quickly Y ou can also turn off th e computer b y pressing the po wer bu tton or closing the display panel. T o use either of these methods, you f irst need to turn on the feature in the T oshiba Po wer Management Utility . 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , then P erf orma[...]

97 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again after Shut down T o start the computer up again, press and release the po we r button. The on/of f light turns on. Using Hibernation Follo w these steps to po wer down the computer using Hibernation: 1 Click Start , select Shut do wn computer . The T urn off computer dial[...]

98 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you want. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Hiber nation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode wh en you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hiber nation for the computer to go [...]

99 Learning the Basics Using Stand By 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your computer is running on batteries, you cannot start it again by open ing the display panel. T o turn the system back on, then press the Power button. Using Stand By Follo w these steps to po wer down the computer using Stand By: 1 Click Start , select Shut do wn computer . The T urn[...]

100 Learning the Basics T oshiba’s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Going into Stand By mode more quickly In addition, you can put the com puter into Stand By mode by either pressing the po wer bu tton or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically go es into Stand By mode. T o[...]

101 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low po wer , 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 i[...]

102 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on applications, po wer management settings an d features utilized. Recharge time v aries depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer . After a period of time, the ba ttery wi[...]

103 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power management Y our computer ships with the po wer management options preset to a configuration that will pro vide the most stable operating en vironment and optimum sy stem performance for both A C po wer and battery modes. Changes to these settings may result in system performanc[...]

104 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o ensure that the battery ch arges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature (50 de grees to 80 degrees F ahrenheit, 10 degrees to 26 de grees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely dischar ged. Leav e the po wer connected, and the battery should begin ch[...]

105 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 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. Monitoring batter y power The battery light indicates the battery’ s current charge. The indicator light: ❖ Glo ws green when the ba ttery is fully char ged ❖ G[...]

106 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Battery Po w er Meter tab . Sample T oshiba P ower Manag eme nt Battery P ower Meter tab 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.[...]

107 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Whether you us e an y optional de vices to which the battery supplies power , such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working—since operating time decreases at lo w temperatures T oshiba’ s po wer-sa ving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer be f[...]

108 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting battery alarms Y our computer can be config ur ed to warn you when the battery is running lo w . Y ou can set multiple alarms. Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery po wer haw been reached. Y ou can set how the warning occurs: s[...]

109 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the main batter y When your battery po wer is running lo w , you ha ve two options—connect the computer to an A C power source or install a charged battery . When handling a batter y , be careful not to drop it or short- circuit its terminals. Removing the battery from [...]

110 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 While still holding the release latch in the open position, gently slide the battery pa ck out of the computer . Removing the battery If the batter y is leaking or its case is cracked, pu t on protective gloves to handle it, a nd discard it immediately following the advice in[...]

111 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not ov ercharge or re verse char ge a battery . Overchar ging will shorten its life, and re verse char ging could damage it. ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to ov erheat and may c[...]

112 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Operate the computer on battery po wer for f i ve minutes. If the battery pack has at least f ive minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. If the battery light LED flashes or there is some other warning to indi cate a lo w batt[...]

113 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack shou ld last for years. When the battery pack nee ds replacing, the main ba ttery light flashes amber shortly after you ha ve fully rechar ged the battery . Y ou must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. Th[...]

114 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 47 , also apply while trav eling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust. ❖ Always trav el with the computer in a carrying ca[...]

115 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indows ® XP operating system by guidi ng you through a fe w basic tasks. If you ha ve used a W indo ws ® operating system before, you will find the W indo ws ® XP operating sy stem f amiliar . Whether you ha ve used a W indows ® [...]

116 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP o perating sy stem. Y ou use its features to start programs, f ind documents, set up system compo nents, and perform most oth[...]

117 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can create a new desktop icon for an y folder, f ile, or program b y dragging the element’ s icon from its location in a windo w to the desktop area. The icons initially displayed on your system de sktop include: T oshiba Access—[...]

118 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 you open. Y ou can use these b uttons to quickly switch between the programs or win do ws . T o make a program or windo w the activ e one, click the program’ s or window’ s button on the taskbar . System tray The System tray di splays[...]

119 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr ol buttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information, read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your c omputer . Lesson 2: Using the T ouchPad and control buttons together The “Getting Starte d” chapter introd uced you to the T ouc[...]

120 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr ol buttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click an empty area to close th e shortcut menu. 5 Use the T ouchPad to m ov e the pointer to the Start bu tton. Click Start , and select My Computer . The My Computer window appears. Sample My Computer wind o[...]

121 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 3: Learning about th e Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample desktop with th e taskbar on the right HINT : Y ou can move the taskbar to any of the desk top’ s four edges. 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop. Lesson 3: Learning about the Intern[...]

122 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 you can also type a W e b address in the My Computer windo w . 1 Click Start , then double-click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then clic k Address Bar if it is not checked. [...]

123 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 4: Cr ea ting a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operatin g system crea te s an icon on the desktop called Ne w T ext Document with the icon name highlighted. 3 T o gi ve your document a meaningful name, ty pe My New Doc.txt and press Enter . 4 Double-click the My New Doc icon. T[...]

124 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is analogous to a file folder stored in a fil e cabinet. In this case, a disk drive in the computer is the file cabi[...]

125 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 6: Starting pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Close the windo w by clicking its Close butt on and continue with the next lesson to learn ho w to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually , you will kno w which program y ou want to use for a particular task. This lesson teach[...]

126 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting p r ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 T o open the second pr ogram, click Start , then click All Programs . 4 Point to Accessories , then click Wi nd ow s E xp l ore r . The operating system opens W indows Explorer , which provides access to all your computer’ s res ources. [...]

127 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you hav e followed the lessons in this chapter , you now ha ve a screen with se veral program windo ws open. Y ou can organize these windo ws by resizing and [...]

128 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Minimize button at the top-right of the Explorer windo w to hide the windo w . W indows E xplorer disappears from the deskto p. Ho we ver , it is still open, as you can see from the taskbar . HINT : Minimi[...]

129 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click and drag the edge of the windo w until it takes up just less than half the width of the desktop. 4 Click the title bar of the P aint window and drag it to the left side of the desktop. Y ou can move an y win[...]

130 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closi ng pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 8: Closing programs Once you are f inished working with a d ocument or program, it is a good idea to close it . While you can run se veral programs at the same time, having a lar g e number of programs and documents open simultaneously[...]

131 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button. The operating system displa ys the desktop shortcut menu. 2 Click New , then click Shortcut . The operating system displays t he Create Shortcut dialog box[...]

132 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Searc h options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and F olders . The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box. Sample Searc h Results dialog box[...]

133 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : Search also allows you to perform searches o n the Internet. 3 Ty p e char in the All or part of the f ile name: text box, and then click Search . The operating system display s a list of all the files with “char” in their[...]

134 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 of these properties can be customize d to meet your particular needs and tastes. DEFINITION: An object is an inde pende nt block of data, text, or graphics that was created by an in dividual application. This lesson introduc es object[...]

135 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 11: Setting th e date and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click the arro w beside the current option to open the screen sav er list box. 5 Scroll through the screen sa ver options by clicking the scroll arro ws in the list box. 6 T ry a screen saver pattern b y clicking a name in the list[...]

136 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the da te and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Date and T ime Pr operties dialog box HINT : T o ope n the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly , either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondar y button, then click Adjust Date and Time, or double- [...]

137 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 12: Removing ob jects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial, you crea ted a new icon on the desktop. Since e verything you ha ve done to this point has been just practice, you may want to retu rn the desktop back t[...]

138 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Recycle Bin op en on the desktop 4 T o completely remov e an obje ct, select it, and then click File , Delete . The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. Later on—in your real work, not in this tutorial?[...]

139 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o delete e verything from the Rec ycle Bin at once, choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. Click Ye s to confirm that you are sure. HINT : Empty the Recy cle Bin periodically . Even th ough an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it [...]

140 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system guides yo u through the process of storing your system settings for fu ture use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time. Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This lesson [...]

141 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The left side of the screen contains the inde x. The text box above the inde x, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic you want to find in the inde x. 3 Ty p e pictures in the T ype in the keyword to f ind : te xt bo[...]

142 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 program to look at it while y ou read about the p rogram in the Help topic. Using the online tours and tutorials Whether you are n e w to computers or yo u ha ve some experience, the W indows ® XP T ours and T utorials collection i[...]

143 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 15: T urning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 15: T urning off your computer It is v ery important that you let the W indo ws ® XP operating system shut do wn your computer . As it shuts do wn, the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that ev erythi ng[...]

144 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 6 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition This section introduces yo u to the W indo ws Media Center Edition, a complete multimedia center where you can play your entire library of audio , video, and picture media on your computer , using either your co mputer’ s keyboard, mo use, or the remote c[...]

145 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Media Center Setup This section sho ws you how to set up yo ur computer to use the Media Center . Connecting the Computer to a T elevision Y our computer has TV -out capability , meaning you can connect it to a tele vision and vi ew the computer im[...]

146 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting the External Remote Sensor The external IR remote sensor is a small de vice that connects to the computer and allo ws the remote control to work with the Media Center programs. If you ha ve a cable TV set-t op box, satellite, or other[...]

147 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Media Center Setup 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting the TV Signal S ource When Y ou Have an Existing Setup This section shows you ho w to connect the signal source from the wall to a VCR to a TV using coaxial cable. 1 Remov e the coaxial cable from the VCR input, and connect it to the inp[...]

148 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Starting the Media Center T o start the Media Center: ❖ Click Start , and then click Media Center . Y ou can als o point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the Start b utton. Media Center op ens in full screen mode. The f[...]

149 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Media Cente r Setup W izard T o complete the Media Center Setup, follo w the wizard on- screen prompts. When the wizard finishes, the Media Center main windo w displays. Y ou can run Media Center side by side with other Windows software prog[...]

150 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Media Center main window The Media Center main windo w is the central point for controlling all Media Center features. W ith a quick click of the mouse or using your remote control, you can: ❖ W atch or record TV programs ❖ Lis[...]

151 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Use the Medi a Playback co ntrols at the b ottom of the screen to control your movies, music, and photo displays. Media Playbac k contr ols Navigating Media Center In the Media Center windows, a selected item, such as a folder , file, or men[...]

152 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the remote control, you can: ❖ Navigate and control all Media Center windows. ❖ Control the video or li ve TV display . ❖ Place the computer in and out of Stand By mode. The remote control can send a strong signal to the remot[...]

153 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Stand By — Puts the computer in to a po wer reduced Stand By state. Record — Records the sele cted tele vision program an d stores it on your h ard disk. Stop — Stops the media currently playing. REW (Rewind) — Mov es the media (vide[...]

154 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 My V ideos — Opens the My V ideos windo w . My Music — Opens the My Music windo w . My TV — Opens the My TV windo w . My Pictures — Opens the My Pictures windo w . Vo l u m e — Increases (+) or decreases (-) sound. Mute — T ur[...]

155 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The other direct access b uttons open specif i c windo ws within the Media Center , such as the T elevision Program Guide, a D VD main menu, and liv e TV in full screen mode. ❖ Audio and V ideo — The audio and video b uttons control soun[...]

156 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Starting the Media Center 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 motion. T o continue slo w motion, you must press the FWD button more than once. Use Play to play selected media. Use FWD to mov e selec ted video or picture med ia forward. Press FWD up to three times to increase the fast fo warding spee[...]

157 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ For music, Ski p mov es to the ne xt track. ❖ For D VDs, Skip mov es to the next chapter . ❖ For videos an d li ve TV and videos, Skip mo ves ahead 30 seconds. Use Replay to mov e ba ckward second seconds in the selected audio [...]

158 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition W atching T elevision Pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ W atch your fa vori te tele visi on programs in full screen mode or in an inset windo w . ❖ Pause, stop, re wind, and f a st forward li ve TV , similar to the way you would contro l a D VD from a D VD player . ❖ Record a si[...]

159 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The last channe l selected or the f irst channel av ailable begi ns playing ne xt to the My TV menu. 2 Select a channel by using the Channel/P age (+ or -) buttons or b y using the numeric buttons on the remote control. The channel num[...]

160 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition W atching T elevision Pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ The number of channels an d calendar days o f TV listings depends on yo ur tele vision service provider . ❖ The TV Guide does not display past TV listings. Sample TV Guide scr een ❖ Use the arrows at the top of the screen t[...]

161 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition W atching T elevision Pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 program or series of pro grams and check for any recording errors. ❖ T o watch a pre viously recorded TV program, on the My TV screen, click Recorded TV . On the remote control, click Start , and then My TV , and then select Recorded[...]

162 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 appear in a program title or program descri ption, and then press OK on the remote control. 3 Use the arro w buttons to scroll throug h the s earch results, select a show , and then press OK . If multiple times for the sho w are displayed, select a t[...]

163 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 If a sho w is currently being r ecorded, the Record icon also appears in the taskbar o n the desktop. If you move your mouse ov er the icon, the Media Center displays which show is currently being recorded. Y o u can right-click the icon to open Media C[...]

164 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 manually update the Gu ide before scheduling a recording. If you turn off (shut down) your computer , the Media Center will not record a scheduled program. Y our computer must be turned on or in Stand By mode to record a TV program. The computer will[...]

165 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Recording from Search T o record a current or future sho w or series using Search: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control, select My TV , and then select Search . 2 Select Tit l e , Keyword , or Categories . Fo r T itle and K eyword searches, en[...]

166 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Enter the channel number using the numeric b uttons on the remote control. 5 Under the Create a custom recording with area, select Channel and time . Use the arro w buttons on the remote and +/- buttons on the screen to bring the selections into fo[...]

167 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Recor ding TV 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 This windo w allo ws you to change sev eral settings that control how Media Center plays and records TV prog rams, as well as ho w it plays D VDs. In particular , you can change settings for: ❖ Recording a TV program, in cluding manually recording ❖[...]

168 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Listening to Music The My Music windo w in the Media Center works with W indows Media Player to f ind and play your music f iles and CDs. Y ou can use W indows Media Player to create your music library and then use Media Center to f ind and play[...]

169 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Creating Y our Music Librar y Using Windows Media Player Each time you add music f iles outside of W indo ws Media Player , you must use the T ools menu to add music files to your W ind o ws Media Player Library for Media Ce nter to f ind them. T o[...]

170 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Deleting Music Files T o delete a file from the W indows Media Player Library , select the music f ile, right-clic k the mouse, and then select Delete from Library . Adding Music from Y our Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Librar y Y ou can pl[...]

171 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Media Cen ter for the ad ded mu si c files to appear in My Music. Playing Digital Music Files When you f irst open the Media Center and open the My Music windo w , you may not f ind any mu sic f iles listed unless there is a music CD in your CD dri[...]

172 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Finding Music Files in My Music After you ha ve added and or ganized files in W indows Media Player Library , you can bro wse through your music files in the My Music windo w . Y ou can search for music files b y albu m title, artist, song title[...]

173 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 1 In the My Music windo w , select V iew Songs . The list displays all the songs in your media library . 2 Use the arro w buttons to sele ct a song, and then press OK or Play on the remote control to play it. 3 Use the controls at the bottom of the[...]

174 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Listening to Music 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 In the Play window , select a song and press OK on the remote control. Y ou can also select: ❖ V iew Song to vie w cov e r art and play one track. ❖ Vi e w T r ac k s to view a list of all tracks on the alb um. ❖ Shuffle to rearrange the[...]

175 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Displaying Y our Pictur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 5 Click Add to playl ist in the toolba r , and then select your playlist from the drop-do wn me nu. Repeat this step until all of your f iles are added. 6 Select your playlist to ch eck your added m usic files. 7 Close Media Center , if op [...]

176 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Displaying Y our Pictures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 After you org a nize your pictures in the My Pictures folder in W indows Explorer , open Media Center to view your pictures: 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to open the Media Center Start m enu. 2 Select My Pictures . The r[...]

177 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition W atching Y our Digital Movies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sorting your Pictures T o org anize your pictures b y date or b y name: 1 Select My Pictures on the Medi a Center Start menu. 2 Select Sort by date or select Sort by name . W atching Y our Digital Movies The My V ideos window in the Med[...]

178 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition W atching Y our Digital Movi es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Organizing Y our Videos When you attach a digital video camera to your PC, W indows asks you ho w you want to capture yo ur video. Y ou can choose from v arious software pr ograms to capture and then edit your video f ile. Most prog[...]

179 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition W atching Y our Digital Movies 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Select My Videos . The right side of the wind o w sho ws small images of your video f iles and folder icons, if you’ ve organized your videos into folders. 3 Use the arrow b uttons on the remote control to move through and select yo[...]

180 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition W atching a D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Select Sort by date or Sort by name . W atching a DVD W atching D VDs in the Media Ce nter allows y ou to control the playback with your remote co ntro l. If you select to play your D VD in another program, the use of so me of the remote control[...]

181 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 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 th[...]

182 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Media Center Settings scr een Administrator Controlled Settings Some settings apply to all Me dia Center windo ws for all users and must be set up by the administrat or . These settings are: ❖ Pa ren t al Co n tro l set[...]

183 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 User Controlled Settings Some settings can be selected by each person using the PC. These settings are: ❖ Sounds, A ppearance, and A udio sets sound and display settings. ❖ DV D sets language and audio se ttings for playing D V[...]

184 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Select Paren tal Control to set passwords, movie ratings, and other controls. ❖ Select Set up In ternet connection to open the Internet Connection wizard. This allows you to set up your connection. Follo w the on-screen in[...]

185 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 T o change the TV/D VD settings, use the arrow b uttons to select an option, and then press OK on the remote control. Select OK in the windo w and then press OK on the remote control again to enter the changes. 5 Press the Back b[...]

186 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Change TV Guide Settings In the Guide Settings, you can select which channels to display and you can m anually update your Guide from the Internet. TV Guide settings are the same for each us er and can be changed only by the adm[...]

187 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Changing Parental Controls for TV Viewing Only the administrator of th e computer can change the Parental Control setting. This feature may not be a vai lable on your PC. 1 In the Media Center Start me nu, select Settings . Y ou ma[...]

188 Getting to Kn ow the Wind ows ® XP Media Cen ter Edition Changing the Med ia Center Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 In the D VD Settings windo w , select DV D , and then select Language . 4 Use the arro w buttons to select the + or - b uttons. Press the OK button on the remote cont rol to scroll through the languages a vailable. When yo u f[...]

189 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Changing the Media Ce nter Settings 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 6 After you make yo ur changes, press th e Back button to return to the main Settings menu. Changing Picture Settings Each user can set his or her o wn picture settings. 1 In the Media Center Start me nu, select Settings . Y ou may[...]

190 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 7 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer . Windows ® XP special features The Wi n d ow s ® XP operating syst em of fers you se veral ne w features and enhancements, including: ❖ Ne w system file protection ❖ A system restore function, a llowing you [...]

191 Exploring Y our Options P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Personalizing your desktop Y our desktop is your virtual wo rkspace. This section explains ho w to customize its features for the way you like to work. Y ou can customize the following aspect s of the desktop: ❖ T askbar—which resources to display for quick access ?[...]

192 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bringing the world to your desktop W ith the W indo ws ® XP operating system, you can set up your desktop with complete W o rld W i de W eb integration at a single click. T urning on the Web content interface The first step to bring acti ve content to your desktop is to [...]

193 Exploring Y our Options P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 T o bro wse the Gallery for more components to add, click V isit Gallery . In order to bro wse, an activ e Internet connection must be established. 7 T o select some other W eb si te, type the ad dress of the W eb site you want or click Browse to locate it. Y ou can co[...]

194 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The My Computer window appears. 2 Select the To o l s menu, then click Folder Options . The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample F older Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options. 4 Click A pply , then OK . Personalizing individual windows Just as you can disp[...]

195 Exploring Y our Options P ersonali zing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or more cust omizable toolbars at t he top of a windo w . As you browse, the operating sy stem detects the kind of information presented in the windo w and automatically displays the ap propriate toolbar butt ons and menus[...]

196 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The elemen ts you can ad d to the top of t he windo w are: Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then click the name of the toolbar yo u want to display . T[...]

197 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Open the folder you want to vie w as a W eb page. 3 In the To o l s menu, select Folder Options . 4 In the T asks section, click the b utton for Show common tasks in f olders . 5 Click Ap pl y , then OK . Sample Contr ol P anel window as a W eb page The addition [...]

198 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications T o connect to the Internet, use an onlin e service, o r communicate across the tele phone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your comp uter) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A bro wser or communica tions progr[...]

199 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 T o verify that the modem is set up properly , double-click the COM port to which yo ur modem is connected. The Modem AMR Properties box appears. In the device status area, th e computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly . If the modem isn’ [...]

200 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exchanging data with another computer T o transfer a lar ge amount of information between computers, you need a ph ysical connection and a synchronization program. Y ou can use the W indows ® XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization pro gram that transfers[...]

201 Exploring Y our Options Connecting to the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A telephone line, DSL, a cabl e connection, or a satellite link ❖ A bro wser or communica tions program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) Once you ha ve established an ISP account, you can access the Internet. Connect to the Internet by us in g a telephone and m[...]

202 Exploring Y our Options 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, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The W orld W ide W eb ❖ Signing up with an Internet Service Provider ❖ Getting sta[...]

203 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, man y people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection. [...]

204 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet features The Internet of fers man y type s of communication tools to help you perform man y tasks. ❖ Internet email T o send and receive email of your o wn, yo u need a mailbox on the W eb, or an email address. If you hav e an account with an ISP , you ca[...]

205 Exploring Y our Options Exploring video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 large amounts of data. Y ou can also use the File T ransfer Protocol (FTP) supported by a separate softw are program. Exploring video features Y our computer’ s video features provide th e vie w ing of presentations or D VD movies on the computer screen. TECHNICAL NOTE: V[...]

206 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Settings tab . 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar to ward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 , then click App ly . The screen blinks momentar ily while the settings are adjusted. 4 The Monitor Settings windo w appears and asks if you want to keep the setti[...]

207 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files. Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer . 2 Click Start , point to All Pr ograms , Accessories , Entertainment , and then click[...]

208 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adjusting recording settings The better the quality of the r ecording, the more disk space the sound f ile requires. Experiment to f ind a balance that fits your needs. 1 Open Sound Recorder , if necessary (click Start , point to All Pr ograms , Accessories , Entertainmen[...]

209 Exploring Y our Options Connecting a moni tor , ke yboar d and mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a monitor , keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor , external full-size ke yboard and a mouse, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard off ice desktop computer . Y ou can connect an external monitor to the RGB (mo[...]

210 Exploring Y our Options Using the Modular Bay 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 icon on the System tray . After the module is stopped, it is safe to remove . 2 Slide the Modular Bay ejection bar to wards the fro nt of the computer . Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Stand By mode. This is known as “warm swapping” and is not supp[...]

211 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a module in to the Modular Bay T o install a module into the Modular Bay , simply slide the module all the way in to the Modular Bay . Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’ s capabilities and usefulness. Y ou can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer . Mos[...]

212 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting PC Cards Use caution when lifting or turning your computer . Failure to do so may result in damage to compo nents, such as cables, attached to your computer , or to the computer itself. Before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see [...]

213 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you have a T ype III card, insert the connector in to the lower slot. If you have a T ype I or T ype II card, you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot. There are two eject b uttons, one per slot. T o avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer , don’t force the c[...]

214 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping One of the great things abou t PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with anothe r while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping. ” Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at an y time, to a void data loss ne ver remo ve a card whil[...]

215 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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[...]

216 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its name in the list. W indows T ask Manager Applications tab 4 Select the program you want to cl ose, then click End Ta s k . Closing the failed program shou ld allow you to continue[...]

217 If Something Goes Wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W indows T ask Manager Sh ut Down menu, T urn Off option The compute r shuts do wn. Y our program perf orms an illegal operation. If you receiv e the mess age, “Y our program has performed an illegal operation, ” you should record the details of the message and consult the softw are manufa cture[...]

218 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when yo u turn on the po wer . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged batt ery . Press and hold do wn the power b ut[...]

219 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not wo rking 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windows ® operating system is not working Once you are f amiliar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system respon ds to your w ork routine, you can easily detect if the operating sy stem is not working correctly . For exa mp le : [...]

220 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Loggi ng ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known good conf iguration (your most recent settings that work ed) ❖ Directory services restore mode (W indo ws ® domain controllers only) ❖ Debug ging Mod[...]

221 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windows ® XP operating system can help you If the operating system has star ted properly , but you still ha ve a problem using your computer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. T o access Windo ws ® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start [...]

222 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A plan of action The smooth operation of th e system d epends on the interaction of all de vices, programs, and features. If the system or one of its attached de vices isn’t w orking, resolving the problem can be time- consuming and frustrating. The recommended pro[...]

223 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 theory , if ev ery device connected to the computer is Plug and Play-compliant, no two de vices will compete for the same system resources. Simply pl ug in the device and turn on your computer . The operating system automatically sets up your system to accommodate the [...]

224 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling a device 1 Click Start, click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properti es . The System Propert ies dialog box appe ars. 2 Click the Hardwar e tab . 3 Click the Device Manager b utton. 4 Select the specific de vice from[...]

225 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click the Device Manager b utton. 5 T o vie w the de vice(s) installed, double-click the device type. 6 T o vie w the properties, double-click the de vice. The operating system displa ys the De vice Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They include[...]

226 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error , the memory module may be faulty . If the error recurs without the memory module installed , the error is not caused b y the m[...]

227 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery may be too hot or to o cold to char ge properly . If you think this is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperat ure and try a gain. If the battery has completely dischar ged, it will not be gin charging immediately . Leav e the AC adapter and[...]

228 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the problem occurs when both the ke ypad overlays are off, make sure the soft ware you are using i s not remapping the ke yboard. Refer to the softwa re’ s docume ntation and check that the program does not assign dif ferent meanings to any of the keys. Y ou hav[...]

229 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightne ss controls on the external monitor . ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings by clicking [...]

230 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher . De v ices that do not support this resolution will on ly w ork in I[...]

231 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The dri ve’ s properties box appears. 3 Click on Properties . 4 Click the To o l s tab . 5 Click the Check now bu tton. The Check Disk box appears (for example, Check Disk C). 6 Y ou can choose one or both options: ❖ Automatically f ix file system errors ❖ Scan f[...]

232 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the dri ve tray has closed properly . Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the dri ve tray and remo ve the disc. Make sure the dri ve tray is clean. Any dirt or fore ig[...]

233 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability . Silver-colored CD-R OMs are the most reliable, follo wed by gold-colored CD-R OM. Green-colored CD- R OMs are the least reliable. Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound from the com[...]

234 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See “Resolving a hardware con flict” on page 221 . Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer atte mpts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires b y [...]

235 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 their solutions: The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card sta[...]

236 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Stop xxxx , where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. The operating system display s a message that y ou may safely remov e the card. 3 Remov e the card from the slot. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Stand By mode. This is known[...]

237 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 r eady (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers will no[...]

238 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[...]

239 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 a CD or other media, following the steps in “Saving your work” on page 80 . ❖ Connect a tape driv e to the system and use specializ ed s[...]

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

241 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The recov ery media that came with your system. ❖ Name and version of the program in volved in the problem along with its installation CD-R OM. ❖ Information about what yo u were doing when the problem occurred. ❖ Exact error messages an d when the y occu[...]

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243 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Latin America and Caribbean T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, Califo rnia 92618 United States 800-457-7777 (w ithin the US) 949-859-4276 (out side the US - this call may incur long distance charges) Luxembourg T oshiba Info rmat[...]

244 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Slovakia HTC a.s. Do br ovic ova 8 81109 Bratislav a Slov akia Sloveni a Inea d.o.o. Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Sl oven ia Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fe[...]

245 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 keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the key indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. Instant password security Fn + This hot k ey b lanks the display . Without a password The Fn + F1 [...]

246 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the display ’ s content re appear . The W indow s ® operating system log-on screen will appear , prompting you for a password. After typing in the password for the current user , press Enter . T o activ ate the password feature: 1 Click Start , and then click Contr ol Panel . 2 Click [...]

247 Hot Keys Sound 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Follo w the steps listed in the W indows help to set up your password-protected screen saver . T o ensure the password protection is acti v a ted after pressing Fn + F1 (to acti v ate instant security), wait ten seconds before walking a way from the computer . Sound Fn + This hot k ey c ycles through the dif[...]

248 Hot Keys Stand By mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Stand By mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Stand By mode. ❖ A message box is displayed b y default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode. This message box can be set so it doesn’t display . Sample Stand By conf irmation box ❖ For more information about Stand By mo[...]

249 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Hibernation mo de. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to conf irm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. The message box can be set so it doesn’ t display . Sample Hibernatio n co[...]

250 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot k ey c ycles through the po wer-on display mode options. The display mode o ptions are: Built-in display panel only , Built-in display panel and external monitor si multaneous ly , External monitor only . Fn + This hot key cycles through the po wer-on display[...]

251 Hot Keys Enabling a wir eless device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Enabling a wireless device Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer (for systems with Wi -Fi ™ only). The wireless modes are: W i-Fi enabled—This enables the W i-Fi module. W i-Fi disabled— This disables [...]

252 Hot Keys K eyboar d hot ke ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot k ey turns th e numeric o verlay o n and off. Fn + This hot k ey tu rns the scroll lock featu re on and off. For more information, see “Overlay k e ys” on page 78 . F10 F1 1 F12[...]

253 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typica l A C power c able connec tors for v arious parts of the wor ld. USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS appr[...]

254 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 The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact disc[...]

255 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory modu le DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D -R O M dig ital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR O M erasable programmable read-only memory [...]

256 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 PCMCIA Personal Computer Mem ory Card Internatio nal Association RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic ran dom access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapt[...]

257 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of p o wer usual ly supplie d to residential and commercial w all outle ts. A C reve rses its direction at regular interv als. Compare direct curr ent (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd proc[...]

258 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 bus — An electrical circuit that co nnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer , such as the video adapter , disk dri ves, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flo ws from one de vice to another . See also bus speed , fr ontside bus . bus spee d — The speed at which th[...]

259 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or de vi ces can work together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or langu age as another . configuration — (1) The collection of compon ents that make up a single computer system. (2) Ho w parts of the system are set up (that is, configur[...]

260 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disable — T o turn a computer option of f. See also enable . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, desi gned to be read from and written to by optical (laser) technology , an d used in the production of optical discs, such as CDs and D VDs. Compare disk. disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be mag[...]

261 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D VD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc r ead-only memory) — A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM. E emulation — A technique in w hich a de vice or program imitates another device or program. [...]

262 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 function k eys — The keys labeled F1 through F12, typ ically 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 co nductor to which al l c[...]

263 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which on ly 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 pr[...]

264 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 refers to the computer’ 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[...]

265 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NT f ile system (NTFS) — An adv anced file system designed for use specifically with the W ind ows NT operating system. O online — A v ailable through the computer . Online ma y refer to information being read from your own computer’ s hard disk, such as online documentation or online help, or to informatio [...]

266 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of instructions that can be ex ecuted by a computer . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, an d utility . See also oper ating system, application, utili ty . properties — The attrib utes of a[...]

267 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that information in R OM remains whether or not the computer is receiving po wer . This type of memory is used to store your computer’ s BIOS, which is essential instructio ns the computer reads w hen y[...]

268 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 U universal serial bu s (USB) — A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps (12 m illion bits per second). U SB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices throu gh a single all-purpo se USB port. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus , h o t swapping, serial. upload — T o send[...]

269 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index A A C adapter 43 A C power light 60 Accessories programs 126 , 139 audio features 206 av oidi ng injury 48 B battery caring for 110 changing 109 charge not lasting 227 charging 71 , 103 conserving power 106 disposal 113 installing 10 9 light 60 , 105 monitoring power 105 not charging 226 po wer usage mode 247 removin[...]

270 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 inserting 87 problem solving 232 channels DMA 222 Character Map 131 charging main battery 103 R TC (real-time clock) battery 10 4 checking device properties 224 cleaning CD or D VDs 91 computer 72 click 61 closing programs 130 comfort chair 49 lighting 50 work habits 51 commands Hibernate 94 po wering do wn 93 Stand By 95 [...]

271 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Start button 117 system tray 118 taskbar 117 , 127 Device Manager 223 checking properties 224 disabling a device 224 dial-up connection 92 Dial-Up Netw orking W izard 92 Digital Subscriber Lin es (DSL) 201 , 203 disk activity light 44 Disk Defragmenter 231 disk dri ve corrupted/damaged d ata files 231 missing files /troubl[...]

272 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 saving 75 , 80 transferring 200 Fn key 43 folders 118 displaying information 19 6 front panel 43 function keys 43 , 77 H hard disk driv e light 44 , 60 hardware conflicts 221 resolving 223 headphone jack 41 Help 140 , 221 Hibernate restarting 98 using 97 Hibernation 94 Hibernatio n mode 72 , 93 hiding windows 127 hot key d[...]

273 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 unexpected characters 227 W indows special ke ys 78 L lights 44 AC p ow e r 60 battery 60 , 105 caps lock 44 cursor control mode 44 disk activity 44 D VD-ROM/multifunction drive 44 hard disk driv e 44 , 60 numeric mode 45 on/off 43 lock slot 41 M main battery changing 109 removing 109 memory problem solving 225 removing 66[...]

274 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 hot swapping fails 235 inserting 212 modem default 198 not recognized 236 problem solving 233 , 23 5 removing 213 replacing 214 slots 40 using 211 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Internation al Association) 211 Plug and Play 223 port infrared 40 ports modem 40 monitor 39 parallel 39 USB 39 , 40 power cable 57 cable c[...]

275 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 missing files /trouble accessing a disk 230 modem not recei ving or transmitting 238 no sound 233 non-system disk or disk error 218 PC Card 233 checklist 234 error occurs 236 hot swapping fails 235 not recognized 236 slots appear dead 235 Plug and Play 223 power and batteries 226 printer 237 program not responding 215 prog[...]

276 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 printer 68 shortcut creating 130 menu 120 shut down 72 sound .wav f iles 20 6 problem solving 233 speakers ext er n al 208 Stand By 93 , 95 low battery 107 mode 43 restarting 100 using 99 Stand By mode hot key 248 Start button 117 starting a program 80 starting up the computer from Stand By 100 Startup menu problem solving[...]

277 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 exploring 205 volume, adjusting alarm 247 W war ran ty SelectServ 36 W eb address 203 W eb browsers 202 W eb content interface 192 We b s i t e s 240 W eb sites,T oshiba 241 windows hiding 127 reposit ioning 127 resizing 127 , 128 W indows Explorer 125 W indows Help 117 W indows Media Player 88 W indows Stand By 71 W indow[...]

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