Toshiba Portege 4010, User Manual

Page 1: ...BA C6614 1002M2 Portégé 4010Series User sGuide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 10 on page 197 ...

Page 2: ... data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY...

Page 3: ... the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be att...

Page 4: ...ber REN of the modem which is 0 6B The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C Type of Service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any question...

Page 5: ...rotection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone...

Page 6: ...valence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of an...

Page 7: ...risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be...

Page 8: ... in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which...

Page 9: ...please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Australia Austria Belgium Canada ...

Page 10: ...the owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2002 by Toshiba Am...

Page 11: ...F OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Portégé Noteworthy Fn Esse AccuPoint SelectBay and InTouch are registered trademarks and SelectServ is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online Inc WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Dolby Ma...

Page 12: ...rmation This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org ...

Page 13: ...Service options 26 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 27 Making sure you have everything 27 Finding where everything is located 27 Front with the display panel closed 28 Back 28 Right side 29 Left side 30 Front with the display panel open 31 Underside 34 Indicator panels 35 System indicator panel 35 Keyboard indicator panel 36 ...

Page 14: ...Connecting the modem 51 Connecting to a phone line 51 Connecting to a power source 52 Connecting other external devices 55 Using the computer for the first time 55 Opening the display panel 55 Turning on the power 55 Using the AccuPoint II 56 Setting up your software 58 Registering your computer with Toshiba 59 Customizing your computer s settings 60 Powering off the computer 61 Closing the displa...

Page 15: ...g documents to a diskette 73 Taking care of diskettes 74 Backing up your work 74 Restoring your work 75 Using a compact disc drive 75 Inserting compact discs 77 Removing compact discs 79 Caring for CDs and DVDs 79 Playing audio 80 Setting up for communications 81 Connecting your computer to a network 82 An overview of using the Internet 82 The Internet 83 The World Wide Web 83 Internet Service Pro...

Page 16: ...ower 93 What to do when the main battery runs low 93 Conserving battery power 94 Setting a power usage mode 95 Using battery alarms 96 Setting battery alarms 96 Turning off the display automatically 97 Enabling the screen saver 97 Changing the main battery 99 Removing the battery from the computer 99 Inserting a charged battery 100 Disposing of used batteries safely 101 Traveling tips 102 Chapter ...

Page 17: ...ced Port Replicator 108 Connecting a USB printer 108 Connecting a serial or parallel printer 108 Using external display devices 109 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 109 Adjusting the quality of the external display 110 Display limitations 110 Using Slim SelectBay modules 111 Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay 112 Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay 113 Using...

Page 18: ...lder 125 Setting up for communications 126 Determining the COM port 127 Using the Ethernet LAN Port 128 Accessing a LAN 128 Exchanging data with another computer 129 Transferring application files 129 Setting up a direct cable connection 130 Setting up a wireless connection 130 Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray 130 Using Bluetooth 131 Using audio features 132 Using external spe...

Page 19: ...y 149 Chapter 7 WinDVD 150 Playing DVDs 150 Using the WinDVD toolbar 151 Using the WinDVD status bar 152 Using the WinDVD control panel 152 Using the control panel playback buttons 153 Maximizing the video window 156 Using playlists 156 Creating playlists 156 Loading and playing Playlists 158 Resuming normal playback after using playlists 158 Customizing WinDVD 158 Setting general properties 159 S...

Page 20: ...ile Extension Service Configuration 178 TOSHIBA Console 179 Customize Your Computer 180 Network 180 Security 181 TOSHIBA Button Controls 181 Power Management 182 Toshiba Hardware Setup 185 Chapter 9 Keeping Your Files Safe 188 Using passwords in the Windows operating system 188 User level passwords 189 Setting a user level password 189 Disabling the user level password 190 Using the power on user ...

Page 21: ... A plan of action 204 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 204 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 206 Memory card problems 207 Power and the batteries 208 Keyboard problems 210 AccuPoint II problems 210 Display problems 211 Disk drive problems 213 Problems with the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 215 Sound system problems 216 PC Card problems 217 Printer problems 220 Modem problems 221 Internet Prob...

Page 22: ...s 235 Volume Mute 235 Password security 235 Without a password 235 With a password 236 Power usage mode 236 Standby mode 237 Hibernation mode 238 Display modes 239 Display brightness 239 Wireless device enable disable 240 Keyboard hot keys 240 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 241 USA and Canada 241 United Kingdom 241 Australia 241 Europe 241 Glossary 242 Index 258 ...

Page 23: ...It offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read through the first couple of chapters to fam...

Page 24: ...e instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTION This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment o...

Page 25: ...dicates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic version of the user s guide Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs Accessories information which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them The Microsof...

Page 26: ...ervice options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 197 ...

Page 27: ... parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else consult the Quick Start Card that shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged contact your authorized Toshiba representative or your network administrator Finding where everything is located The next few pages take you on a guided tour of your computer ...

Page 28: ... system functions See System indicator panel on page 35 for details Back Network port Lets you connect the computer to an Ethernet LAN local area network Modem port Lets you connect the computer s internal modem directly to a conventional telephone line RGB monitor port Lets you connect an external monitor For more information see Using external display devices on page 109 i LINK port Also known a...

Page 29: ...components may be plugged and unplugged while the computer is on Right side Battery lock Holds the battery securely in place Battery release latch Releases the main battery SD indicator light glows when SD slot is in use SD slot Lets you install and use an SD card Slim SelectBay Lets you use one of several possible Slim SelectBay modules For more information see Using Slim SelectBay modules on pag...

Page 30: ... processor from overheating The vent lets the processor continue performing at its maximum speed CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the computer s processor make sure you don t block the cooling vent DC IN Enables you to plug in the AC adapter PC Card slots Two stacked PC Card slots allow you to use Type II or Type III PC Cards A shutter door protects the slots PC Card ejection tabs Allow ...

Page 31: ...ones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers Volume control dial The volume control dial lets you adjust the volume of the system speakers Front with the display panel open To view the front of the computer with the display panel open 1 Locate the display latch on the front of the computer 2 Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel 3 Adjust...

Page 32: ... power button to turn on the computer For more information see Turning on the power on page 55 Keyboard The 84 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 65 Primary and secondary control buttons These buttons are used like the buttons on a mouse See Using the AccuPoint II on page 56 Screen Keyboard AccuPoint II pointing d...

Page 33: ...and or BluetoothTM features NOTE For environments that do not permit wireless use or instruct you to turn off all radio devices for example aboard commercial aircraft you should turn the wireless antenna switch off TOSHIBA Console button Allows quick access to various functions Keyboard indicator panel These lights provide information about various keyboard functions See Keyboard indicator panel o...

Page 34: ...ows you to remove devices from the Slim SelectBay Battery module Lets you to use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For further information about using the battery see Mobile Computing on page 87 Hard drive Holds the computer s hard drive Bluetooth module Holds an optional Bluetooth card for wireless networking Wi Fi Mini PCI module Holds an optional Wi Fi Mini PCI ca...

Page 35: ... a low power standby mode Glows green when the computer is on Flashes amber when you power down the computer using the Standby command May flash amber if the computer is overheating Main battery light Indicates the status of the main battery Flashes amber when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is running low Is off when you are running on battery power and the battery charge ...

Page 36: ...twork LAN see Connecting your computer to a network on page 82 Keyboard indicator panel The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about keyboard functions Caps lock light The light on the Caps lock key glows green when the Caps lock is on Cursor control light Glows green when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor as sho...

Page 37: ...37 Finding Your Way Around Indicator panels 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the overlay to type numeric data on page 69 ...

Page 38: ...d designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condit...

Page 39: ...s in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day WARNING Using the computer keyboard incorr...

Page 40: ...f you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines ...

Page 41: ...ores Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Avoid slumping forward or leaning back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or sha...

Page 42: ...reen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least thirty seconds Precautions Avoid spilling liquids on the computer s keyboard If you do spill a liquid that gets into the keyboard turn off the computer immediately Leave the computer turned off overnight to give it time to dry out before you use it again If a drive ...

Page 43: ...built in modem to a telephone line See Connecting the modem on page 51 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory Connect a mouse see Connecting an external USB mouse on page 50 and Connecting a mouse to the Advanced Port Replicator on page 107 Connect a full size keyboard see Connecting an external USB keyboard on page 50 and Connecting a keyboard to the Advanced Po...

Page 44: ... memory If you try to fit another type of memory the system will beep and will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check An error message may appear If this occurs contact Toshiba s support center See If you need further assistance on page 228 Since your computer was built to order it should have enough memory to run your current applications However if your requirements change you can install extra m...

Page 45: ...y panel and remove the panel that contains the Power and TOSHIBA Console buttons CAUTION When removing the computer s power and TOSHIBA Console button panel to install additional memory be careful not to damage the display or circuit board Using a flat head screw driver to pry the panel off You can pry the panel out of its position by using a flat head screwdriver Starting at the left or right sid...

Page 46: ...46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Removing the left keyboard screw 4 Locate and remove the screws that hold the keyboard in place Removing the right keyboard screw ...

Page 47: ...47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 5 Lift the keyboard and place it face down on the palm rest of the computer Lifting off the keyboard The memory module expansion slots ...

Page 48: ...may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer 6 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 7 Insert the memory module in the slot and gently press it down into place The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the module Inserting the memory module into the slot Pressing the m...

Page 49: ...zes the additional memory Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 5 in Installing a memory module to shut down the computer and expose the memory module s 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops partially out of the slot Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot 4 Replace the keybo...

Page 50: ...ou can connect a local printer to your computer Your computer has USB connectivity Connecting a printer with a parallel or serial interface requires a port replicator See Using a printer with the Advanced Port Replicator on page 108 If the printer has a USB interface you can connect it directly to the computer You also need a USB cable which may come with your printer Alternatively your organizati...

Page 51: ... your office s local area network LAN or a larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem provides an RJ11 jack 1 Plug one end of th...

Page 52: ...se the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 126 HINT If you are using a telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts transmission Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cable and AC adapter to connec...

Page 53: ...ts plug when you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cable itself Doing so may damage the power cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the side of the computer Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the po...

Page 54: ...electric shock CAUTION Use of the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet Using the main battery Your computer came with its main battery already installed Before using the main battery to power the computer you must first cha...

Page 55: ... up your computer on page 43 Opening the display panel 1 Release the display latch 2 Lift the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adapter if you plan to use AC power rather than bat...

Page 56: ... you turn on the computer for the first time don t turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely Using the AccuPoint II AccuPoint II keys AccuPoint II pointing device Enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen If you would prefer to use a mouse or trackball you can connect one to the computer s USB port or to the optional port replicator s PS 2 or ...

Page 57: ... this case use one of the following settings If you are still not satisfied with the pointing device performance use the Add Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel to uninstall MouseWare NOTE You can use the Recovery CDs that shipped with your system to reinstall the MouseWare utility if needed Programmable buttons Each button can be programmed to perform a function you select To program the...

Page 58: ...n Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter your name and the name of your company or organization and click Next 4 Enter the information about your computer NOT...

Page 59: ...n register your computer with Toshiba by double clicking the icon on your desktop or by mailing the registration card that may ship with your computer NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line Setting up a printer If you have a printer follow these steps to set it up for the first time You only need to set up the printer once 1 Click Start Prin...

Page 60: ...essage If this happens refer to your printer installation guide for further instructions Customizing your computer s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Turning off th...

Page 61: ... to save your system settings to the hard disk so that when you turn on the computer again you automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period power down the computer The Windows XP Professional operating system uses the Shut down command to power down the computer if you are connected to a Windows network server domain server or the Turn Off command if you...

Page 62: ...off Pressing the power button isn t the only way to turn on and off the computer Alternatives include Using Hot Key combinations Opening and closing the display panel For more information see Using Hibernation on page 141 and Using Standby on page 145 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s main batt...

Page 63: ...rnal peripheral cables are disconnected Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to sl...

Page 64: ...t to the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Setting battery alarms on page 96 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard...

Page 65: ...m at its optimal level Consult your Windows XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities Always use the proper procedure to power off the computer See Powering down the computer on page 135 TECHNICAL NOTE The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you don t let the operating system shut down details su...

Page 66: ... upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected The light on the Caps Lock key glows when you press the Caps Lock key Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric key...

Page 67: ...Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Function...

Page 68: ...ter s keyboard has two keys located at the top right of the keyboard that have special functions in the operating system Start key Opens the Start menu Application key Has the same function as the secondary mouse or AccuPoint II button Overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the curs...

Page 69: ...ly The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on Once the numeric overlay is turned on To Procedure Type lowercase letters Press and hold down Fn while you type the letters Type uppercase letters Press Fn and Shift simultaneously while you type the letters Use the cursor control keys Press and hold down Shift while you use the overlay keys then release Shift to return to the numeric ...

Page 70: ...press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have the following options Double click the icon for the program on your...

Page 71: ...our information will be lost Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low see Using battery alarms on page 96 Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals such as every 15 minutes Check your programs documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature To save A file you are updating open the program s File menu and click Save A...

Page 72: ...enu of your program click Print The program displays a Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print Using diskettes To use diskettes you must connect the optional external USB diskette drive to the USB port on the back of the computer or to the optional Advanced Port Replicator See Using the optional external USB diskette drive on page 104 for more information Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Insert a d...

Page 73: ... the computer 2 Insert a diskette into the drive 3 Double click the My Computer icon The operating system opens the My Computer window 4 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy The operating system displays the contents of the drive 5 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT Use the Ctrl or Shift key to select more than one fil...

Page 74: ... not use cleaning fluids Avoid Sliding back the protective metal cover Touching the magnetic surface of a diskette Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data held on a diskette Twisting or bending a diskette Placing heavy objects on your diskettes Eating smoking or using erasers near your diskettes Foreign particles can damage the surface Backing up your work To back up several files...

Page 75: ...ia to your hard disk TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Using a compact disc drive Your computer may have a CD ROM drive that can read CDs a CD RW drive that can read and write CDs a DVD ROM drive that can read bot...

Page 76: ...e in use indicator light Glows when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hol...

Page 77: ...nd damage it Inserting compact discs To insert a compact disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the drive in use indicator light is off 3 Press the drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch HINT The drive won t open if the computer s power is off 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc ...

Page 78: ...to place CAUTION Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Never touch the surface of the disc Never stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION If you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact your network administrato...

Page 79: ...c tray wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it To remove a compact disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and pl...

Page 80: ...the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive Playing audio Your computer is equipped to play audio files including those that run on optional media devices such as CD and DVD drives By adjusting the controls on your op...

Page 81: ...Player screen as you would an audio control panel Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem supplied with your computer A telephone line A browser or communications program Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume Play control Fast forward ...

Page 82: ... your computer s optional Wi Fi capability to connect to a wireless LAN While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network To set up the connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click Network Setup Wizard or Network Conne...

Page 83: ...ng a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a...

Page 84: ...cting to a modem see Connecting the modem on page 51 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to th...

Page 85: ... place where people with similar interests and ideas can communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all t...

Page 86: ... you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 229 ...

Page 87: ...er of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable lithium ion Li ion battery that provides...

Page 88: ...ettings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Di...

Page 89: ...for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adapter Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Using additional batteries If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may want to carry additional charged batteries with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working Battery safety precautions If the bat...

Page 90: ...tery use an identical battery that you can purchase through toshiba com A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed to cause reverse polarity Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger designated as an approved option When you install the battery you should hear a click when it is seated properly...

Page 91: ...attery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes The main battery charges the backup and RTC batteries During normal use the main battery keeps the other batteries adequately charged Occasionall...

Page 92: ...s information sheet or Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com Monitoring main battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge No illumination means the main battery is not in use and the AC Adapter is not connected Green means the main battery is fully charged Amber means the main battery is charging AC Adapter connected Flashing amber means ...

Page 93: ...battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value is shown as a percentage of remaining battery charge TECHNICAL NOTE The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate ...

Page 94: ...ation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and ...

Page 95: ...ars Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources you may experience longer work ...

Page 96: ...u when the main battery is running low Setting battery alarms You can set two alarms Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a message both or none You can also set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the alarm goes off To ...

Page 97: ...ly when you re not using the computer You can do this in several ways Use the Display Properties to enable the blank screen saver Use the Power Saver Properties to turn off the LCD panel after a certain amount of time has passed Enabling the screen saver 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes 3 Click Display The Display Properties window appears 4 Click the Screen Saver tab ...

Page 98: ...isplay Properties window with Screen Saver tab displayed 5 In the section labeled Screen Saver select the screen saver of your choice 6 In the Wait window click the up and down buttons to set the number of minutes of inactivity before the display turns off automatically 7 Click Apply then OK ...

Page 99: ...nation mode before changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer CAUTION When handling batteries don t drop or knock them Also be careful not to damage the casing or short circuit the terminals To remove the battery 1 Save your work 2 Shut down and turn off the computer 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer over 5 Slide the battery lock up and slide t...

Page 100: ... battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 101 Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot ...

Page 101: ... safely You can recharge a battery many times so it should last for years When the battery needs replacing the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged CAUTION The battery is a lithium ion Li ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash i...

Page 102: ...ce where it could get splashed with moisture or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables diskettes etc See your dealer for more information NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to put your notebook through airport security The X ray equipmen...

Page 103: ...isit toshiba com Using your computer at the office By connecting an external full size keyboard an external monitor a mouse and a printer you can work with your computer as if it were a standard office model You can connect a monitor and USB compatible devices such as the keyboard mouse and printer directly to the computer or to the optional Advanced Port Replicator For information on connecting a...

Page 104: ... connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices A port replicator also provides serial parallel and PS 2 ports to support legacy devices such as a serial mouse and PS 2 keyboard For more information see the documentation that comes with the device To purchase an expansion device see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com...

Page 105: ...Port Replicator gently push the connector into the USB port The computer automatically recognizes the optional external USB diskette drive and calls it A Using the optional USB external diskette drive with a PC Card If you have connected a USB external diskette drive and a PC Card storage device before turning on your computer the operating system may display two external diskette drives instead o...

Page 106: ...SB PS 2 or serial keyboard to the optional Advanced Port Replicator gently push the keyboard cable into the USB PS 2 or serial port NOTE If you connect a PS 2 keyboard to the computer while it is in Standby or Hibernation mode you will not be able to use the mouse when you turn on the computer Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key An external keyboard does not have the Fn key provided b...

Page 107: ...ble mouse allows you to have the AccuPoint II active at the same time CAUTION When connecting any PS 2 or serial device turn off your computer to prevent any possible hardware damage Connecting a mouse to the Advanced Port Replicator To connect the USB PS 2 or serial mouse to the optional Advanced Port Replicator gently push the mouse cable into the USB PS 2 or serial port NOTE If you connect a PS...

Page 108: ... interface Check the printer s documentation If the printer is not a USB printer and can be switched between serial and parallel mode chose parallel because it is faster Connecting a USB printer To connect a USB printer to the Advanced Port Replicator 1 Connect the computer to the port replicator 2 Connect the flat end of the USB cable to the USB port on the port replicator 3 Connect the other end...

Page 109: ...o your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB monitor port on the back of the computer 2 Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external monitor 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the ...

Page 110: ...ure quality from your external display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the documentation supplied with the device for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use the simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 4...

Page 111: ... and removing Slim SelectBay modules you can configure your computer for the task at hand without having to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel For example any one of several modules can be used in the Slim SelectBay CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive This drive can also be used as a standard CD ROM drive CD R RW drive DVD ROM CD RW drive Weight saver insert a honeycomb piece of plastic ...

Page 112: ...ing the Shut Down or Turn Off command See Powering down the computer on page 135 CAUTION Installing or removing a module while the computer power is on can damage the computer the module or both 2 Turn the computer upside down and locate the Slim SelectBay module 3 Slide the Slim SelectBay latch toward the back of the computer Unlatching the Slim SelectBay ...

Page 113: ...m SelectBay Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay To install a module into the Slim SelectBay slide the module all the way into the Slim SelectBay Using PC Cards You may insert two Type II cards or one Type III card into the computer s PC Card slots PC Cards are credit card sized expansion cards that greatly increase the capabilities of your computer Some PC Cards combine several functions Mu...

Page 114: ...ting a PC Card read the documentation that came with the card to see if it has any special requirements HINT The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services software for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included in the operating system To insert a PC Card or Cards 1 Locate the PC Card slots on the left side...

Page 115: ...ct button pops out from the slot 3 Push the eject button again so the card will pop out 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Hot swapping PC Cards One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping DEFINITION Hot swapping is the ability to change PC Cards while the computer is on Hot ...

Page 116: ...with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc CAUTION Do not touch the SD connector You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not remove an SD card while data is being written or read Even when the message copying in the windows disappears the computer may be writing to the computer...

Page 117: ...d If you want to format your SD card you may do so using Windows operating system formats such as FAT16 FAT32 or NTFS After formatting is complete there is a possibility that the SD card may become unusable on some devices which have an SD card slot NOTE Multi Media Cards MMCs are not supported by this product Stopping or removing the SD card after formatting If you have formatted the SD card driv...

Page 118: ...re removing an SD card from the SD slot close any applications which utilize the SD card Use the eject utility to ensure that the card is ready to be removed Once the activity indicator light has turned off you may safely remove the card To remove an SD card press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly The device name will disappear only after you have physically removed the card...

Page 119: ...ures and enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to ...

Page 120: ...at you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include Quick Launch icons and also your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Unif...

Page 121: ...ck the secondary button 2 Click Properties The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Desktop tab 4 Click the Customize Desktop button 5 Click the Web tab 6 Follow the instructions to set up your desktop Adding components to the Web contentinterface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click on Properties The Display Properties window appear 3 Click the ...

Page 122: ...ng system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can specify that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of being displayed alone The options...

Page 123: ...og box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in t...

Page 124: ...ay one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Sample toolbar locations Address bar Standard buttons ...

Page 125: ...em display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can b...

Page 126: ...sks in folders 5 Click Apply then OK Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes wit...

Page 127: ...ed to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the operating system 1 Click Start click Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware The Control Panel opens 2 Click Phone and Modem options The Phone and Modem options window appears 3 Click the Modems tab A location box appears 4 Make a note of the COM port number shown in the...

Page 128: ...tes as it waits for a reply To avoid this delay you can configure the Windows operating system to disable the LAN port To disable the LAN port 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the System icon and select the Hardware tab then select the Device Manager button 4 Select Network Adapters then select the specific Network Adapter 5 Right click the Ada...

Page 129: ...hen you have finished transferring files close the synchronization programs on both computers Transferring application files There may be instances when you will need to transfer application files from the Recovery CD that comes with your computer A CD ROM drive is not a standard feature of your computer but you can transfer these files to your computer in the following ways Use an external CD ROM...

Page 130: ...Click Next 6 Select Connect directly to another computer 7 Choose the appropriate role for your computer Guest Host 8 Follow the on screen instructions Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray The following information applies to systems with t...

Page 131: ...1 Click the NetworkDeviceSwitch icon on the system task tray 2 Select a device or select Disable all devices Using Bluetooth The following information applies to those systems with the optional Bluetooth wireless feature Bluetooth is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables Bl...

Page 132: ...the system speaker which is configured by the Toshiba System utility To adjust the volume click the speaker icon in the taskbar Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that requir...

Page 133: ...ternal microphone may be used with other software to record monaural audio sounds and save them as digital audio WAV files on disk DEFINITION A WAV pronounced wave file is the format for storing sound in files You may also record sounds as WAV files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer ...

Page 134: ...e file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording settings The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 In the Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 In the...

Page 135: ...ECHNICAL NOTE Before using any of these options to power down your computer save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down commands power off the computer The Windows XP Professional operating system uses Tu...

Page 136: ...m settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer uses no battery power Because the state of the system is held ...

Page 137: ... an extended period your computer could lose data When starting up again this choice uses less time and battery power than either Turn Off Shut down or Hibernation On restarting the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens all the programs and files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be ...

Page 138: ... connected to a Windows network server domain server power off the computer as follows 1 Click the Start button then Shut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Shut down from the drop down list 3 Click OK The computer shuts down completely Turning off more quickly In addition to the method described above you can turn off the computer by pressing the power button ...

Page 139: ...d you first need to turn on the feature in TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window ...

Page 140: ...ning on batteries section The Full Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab Sample Full Power Properties window 6 Select Power Off for the option you want When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button ...

Page 141: ... outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again press and release the power button the on off light changes to green Using Hibernation Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation is a default setting If it should b...

Page 142: ...ls button 5 Click the System Power Mode tab 6 Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 7 Click Override all Modes wit...

Page 143: ...settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click the Hibernate tab then click the Enable hibernate support check box 11 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Going into Hibernation mode If you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server power off the...

Page 144: ...nd then powers down completely If you are connected to a Windows network server domain server follow these steps to power down the computer using Hibernation 1 Click Start then Shut Down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Hibernate from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down ...

Page 145: ...en The computer returns to the screen you were using If you went into Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start the computer again by opening the display panel Using Standby If you are not connected to a Windows network server domain server power down the computer using the Standby command as follows 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears Sample Turn...

Page 146: ...hut down The Shut Down window appears 2 Select Stand by from the drop down list of options 3 Click OK The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks green to indicate the machine is in Standby mode NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information wil...

Page 147: ...set the mode 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click Details in the Running on batteries section The Full Power Properties window appears 5 Click the System Power Mode tab ...

Page 148: ...by so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you close the display panel When the system standby time has passed Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to automatically go into Standby mode when you haven t used it for a specified amount of time You ...

Page 149: ...lick All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 9 Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window 10 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window then close the Control Panel Starting again from Standby To start up the computer from Standby mode press and release the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns t...

Page 150: ...st out of the exciting world of DVD technology Your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled WARNING Before playing a DVD turn down the volume Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears See Using the control panel playback buttons on page 153 to locate the volume control buttons Insert a DVD into the DVD ROM drive following the instructions in Inserting compact discs on page 77 The c...

Page 151: ...VD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD toolbar The WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom If the toolbar or status bar does not appear you can display them by following the instructions in Setting general properties on page 159 The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls Pause the pointer over a button to display its definition The toolbar ...

Page 152: ...e slider to the left to slow the playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed The current chapter indicator displays the DVD chapter that is currently playing Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control ...

Page 153: ...unter displays the current chapter and elapsed time in hours minutes seconds format From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Using WinDVD Advanced Features on page 165 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inser...

Page 154: ...ton is activated the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the con trol panel counter The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat button again and the repeat symbol disap pears from the control panel None Eject open the DVD ROM drive tray E Pause temporarily stop playing a DVD Spacebar Play start playing a DVD Spacebar Time slider Audio volume controls Eject Repeat ...

Page 155: ...hen you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD R Previous move to the beginning of the previous chapter and resume playing the DVD PgUp Next move to the next chapter and resume playing the DVD PgDn Fast forward move quickly forward through the DVD content When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD F Time move to a specifi...

Page 156: ...available when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time Creating playlists 1...

Page 157: ... name appears in the Selected files list You can also double click a file name to add it to the playlist 4 Add as many files as you wish to the playlist You must add the files in the order in which you want to play them To delete a file from the playlist select the file in the Selected files list then click Delete To delete the entire list and start over click Delete All 5 When you have finished c...

Page 158: ...loaded playlist Resuming normal playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist click the eject button to open the DVD ROM drive tray then close the DVD ROM drive again The DVD resumes normal playback Customizing WinDVD You can control several general WinDVD characteristics such as whether the toolbar and status bar are visible as well as numerous aud...

Page 159: ...of the protection system for DVD content It divides the world into six regions The intent is to enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region The current region code of the WinDVD player installed in your computer is Region 1 comprising the United States and Canada NOTE Most DVD ROM drives let you change the region code usually between one and five times Once a drive has reached the li...

Page 160: ...to disable this feature When enabled the auto play feature automatically launches a DVD ROM when it is inserted in the DVD ROM drive 4 In the View box select the items you want displayed when WinDVD launches Tool bar is the bar containing basic player functions that is displayed at the top of the WinDVD video window Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the WinDVD video window P...

Page 161: ...etup as follows If you have two speakers select one of the 2 speaker modes Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel Stereo mixes the audio channels into two channels Dolby Surround Compatible mixes the audio channels into two channels plus Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound 3D audio provides standard 3D audio sound If you have four speakers select 4 speaker mode WinDVD distributes four unique so...

Page 162: ...r DVDs that support vocal as follows No vocal does not output vocals to any speaker Left vocal outputs vocals to left speakers only Right vocal outputs vocals to right speakers only Both outputs vocals to both left and right speakers 4 In the Dolby Pro Logic box select the Always enable check box to enable Dolby Pro Logic Clear the check box to disable it 5 To test Dolby Pro Logic click the Test b...

Page 163: ...ly start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden Otherwise clear the check box 4 Select the OSD On Screen Display check box to enable OSD Otherwise clear the check box 5 Click OK to save the settings Customizing the control panel You can customize the appearance of your WinDVD 2000 player s control panel To configure the control panel s appearance 1 Position t...

Page 164: ... 375 x 8 375 ver 2 4 0 Sample WinDVD 2000 control panel options 2 You can select a new control panel background color or select WinDVD to display the control panel in a different format Sample new WinDVD 2000 control panel appearance ...

Page 165: ...l features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel See Playing DVDs on page 150 for help locating the expanded controls button Sample WinDVD expanded...

Page 166: ... DVD faster Placing the slider in the cen ter plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automati cally muted at any other playback speed None Brightness move the slider to the right to increase video brightness Move it to the left to decrease brightness increases decreases Directional buttons use these to navi gate the WinDVD menus as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard...

Page 167: ...of the numeric keypad to begin playing that chapter You can clear an entry by clicking the clear X button on the lower left corner of the numeric keypad 0 9 Menu button dis plays all available menus for the current DVD Examples of menus are Root Audio Language Subtitles Use your pointing device or the control panel direc tional buttons to select a menu Click Resume to resume DVD playback None Use ...

Page 168: ...er num ber C Title button Dis plays a list of all the titles on the current DVD Click the title you want to play then click Enter T Audio tracks dis plays a list of all the audio track options This feature is most commonly used with multi language con tent to change the spo ken heard language This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes A Use this To do this Or use...

Page 169: ...at includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes Select the desired lan guage or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD s default language S Camera angles display a list of all the available camera angles Due to differ ences in the DVD mastering process some multi angle views may not func tion properly G Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut ...

Page 170: ...button and drag the cursor to the bottom right corner of the area you want to view in close up A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view Bookmark save an unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the book mark shortcut menu...

Page 171: ...n the lower right corner of the directional button panel 2 With the pointer over the center of the window drag the zoomed window up down left or right The close up view changes to reflect the new zoom window location Zooming out To return the video to normal size click the zoom button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit Adjusting the color balance You can adjust the...

Page 172: ...llow and decrease the blue color values Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase the red and decrease the green color values Move the slider to the left to increase the green and decrease the red color values Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Some DVDs contain links to Web sites To enable these links click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet browser Getting...

Page 173: ...tional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter Fn esse Hotkey utility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration TOSHIBA Console Fn esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba s Fn esse program provide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any program without using the Start menu This section describes how to use the Fn esse p...

Page 174: ...d operations For more information see Hot Keys on page 235 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse You can access Fn esse in one of two ways Click Start All Programs Toshiba Utilities and Fn esse Click the Fn esse icon The Fn esse keyboard appears Sample Fn esse keyboard The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are black Assigne...

Page 175: ...plorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard you want to assign to it 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box with the Description Command Line and Working Directory fields ...

Page 176: ...ct to display the Add Edit Command dialog box then complete these steps Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information Click OK 4 To make a popup assignment select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box then complete these steps Select the desired folder The left side of the Applicatio...

Page 177: ...ents and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating...

Page 178: ...im Port Replicator use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration utility Accessing Mobile Extension Service Configuration You can access the Mobile Extension Service Configuration utility in either of the following ways Click the TOSHIBA Console button and Slim Select Bay Docking icon Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance TOSHIBA Mobile Extension The TOSHIBA Mobile Extensi...

Page 179: ...o computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings You can normally access this utility in two ways Press the TOSHIBA Console button located above the F12 key on your keyboard Use the Start menu as follows 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to TOSHIBA Console then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection The TOSHIBA Console window appears ...

Page 180: ...e categories of features Customize Your Computer Network Security Customize Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management TOSHIBA Button Controls Mouse Hotkey assignment for detailed information see Fn esse on page 173 Toshiba Hardware Setup Network The feature in this category is the IR Utility ...

Page 181: ...n Controls The TOHSIBA Button Controls allow you to enable or disable the TOSHIBA Console and Internet buttons and the programs associated with them Those buttons are located just above the function keys at the top of the keyboard To access these controls 1 In the TOSHIBA Console window click TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Controls Properties window appears ...

Page 182: ...4 Under Select a Program make the desired selections 5 Click Apply then click OK Power Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Console double click the Power Management icon The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window ap...

Page 183: ...modes or create and use your own customized mode The preset modes cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode Full Power You can create other AC po...

Page 184: ...mended If you need a customized mode create a new mode with the properties you require The Super Long Life mode is designed to maximize battery operating time When it is enabled all LAN functions both wired and wireless CardBus controller are disabled The Super Long Life mode is not enabled by default on your computer To enable LAN settings in the Super Long Life mode follow these steps 1 Click th...

Page 185: ...he Properties window for the selected mode opens with the General tab displayed This tab enables you to choose an icon for your power usage mode describe the mode s characteristics and optionally associate it with a program The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window You can change the name here if you wish Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setu...

Page 186: ...operating system You can also manually choose the boot up sequence by pressing the power button then quickly pressing the right or left arrow keys Select the boot device by pressing the right or left arrow keys then pressing the Enter key NOTE Since the system is a quick booting system you must press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button Keyboard Allows you to configure the Fn...

Page 187: ...o use both the AccuPoint II and external pointing devices together or have the system auto select one Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display and external video displays CPU Allows you to enable or disable the processor serial number and to set the CPU Frequency Mode to one of Dynamically Switchable Always High or Always Low General Allows you to view the...

Page 188: ...er Using passwords in the Windows operating system Setting password lets you leave your computer secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports the following types of passwords on your computer A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the com...

Page 189: ... instant password For most users this is all the password security you ll need CAUTION Make sure you use a password you can remember easily If you ever forget your password contact your network administrator Setting a user level password To set register a user level password 1 Click Start Control Panel and click Toshiba HWSetup 2 Open the Password tab 3 Click Registered A Password dialog box appea...

Page 190: ...tup procedure When your computer prompts you to enter your password type it in and press Enter If you enter the password correctly the computer continues with its normal startup procedure If you enter an incorrect password the computer beeps After three incorrect attempts the system turns off automatically Using the instant user level password An instant password secures your system with a single ...

Page 191: ...sing your hard disk even if it is removed and installed on another computer This password does not encrypt data on the hard disk Setting a hard disk drive master password lets you bypass the hard disk drive user password and access your hard disk in case you forget the hard disk drive user password If you choose to set a hard disk drive master password you should set it before you set a hard disk ...

Page 192: ...ord NOTE If you want to set a master password and your system already has a user password you must first remove the user password To set a hard disk drive master password 1 Click Start then click Run 2 In the Run box type c Program Files toshiba Windows Utilities HDDPWM HDDPWM and press Enter The Hard Disk Drive Password program HDDPWM displays a warning screen 3 To set a hard disk drive master pa...

Page 193: ...nt to store the password on a removable media click Yes otherwise click No to continue without storing the password on a removable media 10 If you are storing the password on a removable media insert the media of you choice and type the drive and file name you want to save it as or click Browse to search for the drive Press OK to continue HDDPWM saves the password on the media as a text file If yo...

Page 194: ...rogram HDDPW displays a warning screen 3 To set a hard disk drive user password read the warning and click OK 4 To quit without setting a password click Cancel 5 To set a hard disk drive user password click Register Update then Update A user password warning will appear 6 Read the warning and click Yes to continue setting the password or No to cancel 7 Type a password of up to 10 characters under ...

Page 195: ...the media as a text file If you forget your password you can open the text file on another computer and find out what the password is HDDPW displays a warning screen notifying you that the computer must be turned off and restarted in order for the change to take place 13 To finish setting the hard disk drive user password click OK The hard disk drive user password will be registered the next time ...

Page 196: ...een 3 To delete the hard disk drive user password click Delete HDDPW displays another warning and asks you whether you want to delete the hard disk drive user password 4 Type your password and press Enter If the password you typed matches the registered hard disk drive user password the password is deleted Any password service diskette made with the password is now no longer valid 5 Shut down and ...

Page 197: ...ou solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit t...

Page 198: ... then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 5 5 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task To power off your computer do one of the following If you are not connected to a domain server 1 Click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer...

Page 199: ... text to the clipboard 3 Open Notepad click Start point to All Programs then point to Accessories and click Notepad 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the comput...

Page 200: ...mally loads the operating system from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys to select the boot up device The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery ha...

Page 201: ... The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly you may have to change your system s ...

Page 202: ...omputer is connected to a network the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My br...

Page 203: ...indows XP Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The Help and Support window appears 2 Then do one or both of the following In the search field type in the topic on which you need help and follow the on screen instructions Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on screen instructions You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from t...

Page 204: ...ce test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a disk drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also needs a direct ch...

Page 205: ...ic input output system and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same system resources Plug in the device and turn on your computer The operating system is automatically set up to accommodate the new device If you install an o...

Page 206: ...nced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Click Start Control Panel Administrative Tools 2 Click the Computer Management icon 3 Select the specific device from the device category 4 In the toolbar look to the far right for an icon of a monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front This is the disable feature 5 Click th...

Page 207: ...rmation about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor optional external diskette disk drive and other power using functions The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present 6 Click troubleshooting A Help and Support window for that device appears For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows ...

Page 208: ...memory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries main battery optional high capacity battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither po...

Page 209: ...20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usual...

Page 210: ...am does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You ve connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard You may have plugged the external PS 2 keyboard in wh...

Page 211: ...ay Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press any key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press any key The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the di...

Page 212: ...cking Properties This opens the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors di...

Page 213: ...olution will only work in External monitor only mode Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sur...

Page 214: ...Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but others d...

Page 215: ...omputer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 213 Problems with the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the tray which...

Page 216: ... run correctly but others do not Check the type of disc you are using The DVD ROM drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc DVD formats DVD ROM DVD R read only plus CD ROM CD R read only and CD RW read only The CD ROM drive supports CD ROM CD R read only and CD RW read only HINT The DVD ROM drive is initially set for Region 1 North America DVDs You can change this setting refer to Setting general ...

Page 217: ...clude many types of devices such as a removable hard disk additional memory or a pager Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 203 Card Information...

Page 218: ...ake sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 111 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are som...

Page 219: ...me socket each card is not required to have its own address Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card...

Page 220: ...elf Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 59 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Standby mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file...

Page 221: ...p to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the ...

Page 222: ... to temporary repair Try again later DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD title try the following steps 1 Check that the disc is in a format that the drive supports DVD ROM 2 Ensure that the drive is properly installed in the SelectBay It must be inserted completely 3 Ensure that the disc is p...

Page 223: ...n using Device Manager to view the DVD ROM properties 8 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on DVD ROM drives and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps 1 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop 2 Click Properties 3 Click the Screen Sav...

Page 224: ...rdware Setup on page 185 The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 Click Start Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Appearance and Themes and double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Screen Saver tab In t...

Page 225: ...ing the legal notices at the beginning of a movie Playback performance is poor The use of DMA dramatically increases the DVD playback performance of your system To make sure DMA is turned on and check its settings 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Double click the System icon then select the Device Manager tab 3 Open the CDROM device folder select your DVD ROM device driver then click Properties 4 Sel...

Page 226: ...ropriate drivers for both your hardware for example the graphics card and software drivers must support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD Slow playback performance DVD playback is a resource intensive application Other applications and or changes to your system hardware software or configuration can impact playback performance If playback is slower than normal try the following 1 Close any ...

Page 227: ...s that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD Minimum system requirements WinDVD performs best when the following recommended components are present in your system DirectX Foundation 6 0 or higher Source Microsoft DirectShow 6 0 Source Microsoft 8x DVD ROM Drive with DMA enabled installed in the SelectBay Develop good computing habits M...

Page 228: ...s you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar ...

Page 229: ...mpany s technical support group for their assistance Consult your network administrator Consult your authorized Toshiba representative who is your best source for current information Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you 1 Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by...

Page 230: ...out what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA toshiba ca Canada toshib...

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Page 235: ... indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Password security Without a password The Fn F1 key combination turns off the display Using the mouse or any key will make the display reappear Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones Fn This hot key blanks the display ...

Page 236: ... make the password dialog box appear Choose a user name and key the associated password to make the display reappear Power usage mode Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the battery save modes Sample power usage modes The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Power Management on page 182 ...

Page 237: ...ts the computer into Standby mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 145 ...

Page 238: ...n mode is enabled the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode You can choose not to display this message box Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Using Hibernation on page 141 ...

Page 239: ... cycles through the power on display options The display modes are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Sample display options window Fn This hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn This hot key increases the screen brightness ...

Page 240: ...es are All disabled This disables both the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Wi Fi enabled This enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled This enables just the Bluetooth module see Using Bluetooth on page 131 All enabled This enables both Bluetooth and Wi Fi Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the sc...

Page 241: ...tures a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 242: ... may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current ...

Page 243: ...n table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Mus...

Page 244: ...s simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives in...

Page 245: ... needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not i...

Page 246: ...ory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter n...

Page 247: ...he computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternati...

Page 248: ...ad write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See ...

Page 249: ... See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter exte...

Page 250: ... called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 vo...

Page 251: ...remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change I icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare no...

Page 252: ...he electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives...

Page 253: ...nterface See MIDI N network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the s...

Page 254: ...ntrolled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device p...

Page 255: ...n dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector ROM read only memory Non vol...

Page 256: ...gain system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT disp...

Page 257: ...ss Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 2 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 258: ... adding memory 44 Advanced Port Replicator 103 104 107 keyboard connecting 106 mouse connecting 107 ports parallel 108 PS 2 106 107 serial 106 107 108 USB 106 107 108 printer connecting 108 audio WAV digital wave files 133 features 132 playing 80 B Backup or Restore Wizard 74 75 basics keyboard 65 66 battery additional ones 89 alarms 96 changing 99 charge indicator light 92 charge not lasting 209 ...

Page 259: ... 135 communications cable free 30 network connection 82 128 setting up 81 system resources 204 compact discs handling 78 inserting 77 removing 79 computer display latch 31 lock 63 non system disk or disk error message 200 not accessing disk drives 200 setting up 43 warning resume failure message 200 computing tips 64 configuring password 188 connecting external monitor 109 external USB keyboard 50...

Page 260: ...28 display panel adjusting 31 closing 61 62 opening 31 turn off automatically 97 displaying folder information 125 disposing of battery 101 DMA Direct Memory Access 205 double click 58 downloading 85 DVD player general problems 222 playing DVDs 150 DVD ROM drive 29 troubleshooting 215 E email 85 environment computer friendly 38 ergonomics 39 40 41 error messages device driver conflict 203 general ...

Page 261: ...upport Windows XP 203 Hibernation command 136 enabling 141 Hibernation mode 136 methods 143 144 145 146 hot key display brightness 239 display modes 239 display output settings 109 Hibernation mode 238 instant password 190 keyboard overlays 240 password security 235 power usage mode 236 Standby mode 237 volume mute 235 wireless mode 240 hot keys power usage modes 96 hot swapping 115 peripherals 29...

Page 262: ...8 L latch display 28 LCD display 33 LCD panel closing 61 62 screen saver 97 turn off automatically 97 lighting 41 lights AC power 35 hard disk drive 36 main battery 35 numlock 37 on off 35 Slim SelectBay drive 36 wireless indicator 36 M main battery 35 status 35 memory expansion slots 44 installing additional 44 installing module 44 problem solving 207 memory module removing 49 removing screws 46 ...

Page 263: ...9 disabling 190 hard disk drive 189 191 instant 190 power on 188 types 188 user level 188 190 passwords 188 PC Card checklist 218 CIS Card Information Structure 217 computer stops working 219 errors 219 hot swapping 115 hot swapping fails 219 inserting 114 modem default 127 not recognized 219 problem solving 217 218 removing 115 slots 30 113 using with diskette drive 105 PC Card slots 30 113 playi...

Page 264: ...s when PC Card inserted 219 computer will not power up 199 corrupted damaged data files 214 Device Manager 206 disabling a device 206 disk drive is slow 214 display is blank 211 external display not working 213 external monitor 212 faulty memory 207 hardware conflict 203 204 205 high pitched noise 217 illegal operation 199 Internet bookmarked site not found 203 Internet connection is slow 202 keyb...

Page 265: ...9 formatting 117 installing drivers 116 installing in SD slot 117 using 116 using in Hibernation mode 117 using in Standby mode 117 SD slot 29 Search Engine 85 secondary control button 58 security password 188 PORT Noteworthycomputerlock cable 30 security lock slot 30 SelectServ 26 serial printer connecting 108 setting up computer 43 printer 59 Shut down using 137 Shut down command 135 Slim Select...

Page 266: ... ROM drive 215 external keyboard 210 keyboard 210 AccuPoint II problems 210 keypad overlay 210 WinDVD 225 WinDVD controls 225 Turn Off using 137 Turn Off command 135 138 Turn Off methods 138 turning off the computer 61 U Uniform Resource Locator URL 84 120 uploading 85 URL Uniform Resource Locator 84 120 USB Universal Serial Bus hot swapping 29 ports 29 USB compatible diskette drive connecting 104...

Page 267: ... 172 minimum system requirements 227 pan 171 playing DVDs 150 playlists 156 properties audio 160 properties display 162 region codes 159 starting 151 status bar 152 toolbar 151 troubleshooting 225 video window maximizing 156 zoom 170 171 wireless indicator light 36 wireless features Bluetooth 131 Wi Fi 130 wireless LAN 131 wireless modules Bluetooth 130 Wi Fi 130 wizards Add Printer 60 Backup or R...