Toshiba Satellite A35 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ... States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 179 in this guide Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ...

Page 2: ...p 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 OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM...

Page 3: ...s 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 Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripheral...

Page 4: ...CC part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incom...

Page 5: ...he Toshiba Support Centre within the United States at 800 457 7777 or Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company...

Page 6: ...uipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metalli...

Page 7: ...imal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact Toshiba PC product support on web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information This device is restricted t...

Page 8: ...lowing radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca rpb The RF de...

Page 9: ...826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment België Belgique For outdoor usage only channel 10 2457 MHz and 11 2462 MHz is allowed Forprivate usageoutside buildingsacrosspublicgroundsover lessthan 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m An IBPT BIPT license is req...

Page 10: ...10 and 11 2457 MHz and 2462 MHz respectively may be used in France License required for every installation indoor and outdoor installations Please contact ART for procedure to follow Bande de fréquence restreinte seuls les canaux 10 à 11 2457 et 2462 MHz respectivement doivent être utilisés en France Toute utilisation qu elle soit intérieure ou extérieure est soumise à autorisation Vous pouvez con...

Page 11: ... PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20cm The antenna s used for this transmitter...

Page 12: ... communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original de...

Page 13: ...5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power...

Page 14: ...stallation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a ci...

Page 15: ...n passive scan only A peer to peer mode is not available in 802 11a and Turbo Mode 802 11b 2 4GHz 802 11a 5GHz Turbo Mode 5GHz Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstei...

Page 16: ...ons in the following table Do not use this equipment except in the countries regions in the following table Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Liechtenstein Luxembourg Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Peru Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Uruguay USA Venezuela ...

Page 17: ...oduct with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification Ver 1 1 as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany G...

Page 18: ...formation Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experienceanysuchproblem immediatelyturnoffeitheroneofyourBluetooth or Wireless LAN Please...

Page 19: ... complies with the following Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivante...

Page 20: ...ducts for additional information The Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s author...

Page 21: ...ation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment use...

Page 22: ...following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device CD ROM DVD ROM Multi function Drive Safety Instructions CD ROM DVD ROM and multi function drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require mainte...

Page 23: ...anual 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 2003 by Toshiba America Informa...

Page 24: ... OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks SelectServ FreedomWare SmartMedia and ConfigFree are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Windows DirectX Active Desktop and DirectShow are registered trademarks and Windows Media is a tra...

Page 25: ... 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 26: ... Finding Your Way Around 38 Making sure you have everything 38 Front with the display closed 39 Back 40 Right side 41 Left side 42 Front with the display open 43 System indicator panel 44 Keyboard indicator lights 45 Underside 46 Chapter 2 Getting Started 48 Selecting a place to work 48 Creating a computer friendly environment 48 ...

Page 27: ...necting to a power source 59 Charging the main battery 61 Using the computer for the first time 62 Opening the display panel 62 Turning on the power 62 Using the TouchPad 63 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Installing additional memory optional 65 Removing a memory module 70 Connecting a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Connecting a USB printer 72 Connecting a parallel prin...

Page 28: ...0 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 93 Removing a disc with the computer on 93 Removing a disc with the computer off 94 Caring for CDs and DVDs 94 Setting up for communications 95 Connecting the modem to a phone line 95 Connecting your computer to a network 95 Powering down the computer 96 Turn Off or Shut down command 97 Restart command 97 Hibernation command 97 Standby command 98 Using Turn Of...

Page 29: ...t to do when the battery runs low 114 Setting battery alarms 115 Changing the main battery 116 Removing the battery from the computer 117 Inserting the battery 118 Taking care of your battery 119 Safety precautions 119 Maximizing battery life 120 Disposing of used batteries safely 121 Traveling tips 122 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 123 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 12...

Page 30: ...son 13 Using System Restore 149 Lesson 14 If I am lost what do I do 150 Windows XP Help and Support Center 150 Using the online tours and tutorials 152 Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 153 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options 154 Windows XP special features 154 Personalizing your desktop 155 Customizing the taskbar 155 Bringing the world to your desktop 156 Changing desktop and browsing style 157 P...

Page 31: ...ternet 168 Internet features 169 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet 170 Toshiba s online resources 170 Exploring video features 170 Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television 171 Changing the display properties setting 172 Playing DVDs 173 Display settings hot key 173 Exploring audio features 173 Recording sounds 173 Using a microphone 174 Adjusting recording settings 174 ...

Page 32: ... Fixing a problem with Device Manager 188 Memory module problems 190 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 193 Disk drive problems 195 DVD ROM or multi function drive problems 197 Sound system problems 200 PC Card problems 201 Printer problems 204 Modem problems 205 Develop good computing habits 205 If you need further assistance 207 Before you call 207 Contacting Tosh...

Page 33: ...s 219 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 220 USA and Canada 220 United Kingdom 220 Australia 220 Europe 220 Appendix C Using ConfigFree With Your Computer 221 Getting Started 222 ConfigFree Main Screen 222 Starting ConfigFree 223 Configuring ConfigFree 223 ConfigFree Utilities 224 Connectivity Doctor 224 Device Settings 225 Profile Settings 227 Quick Connect 228 Using Auto Switch 229 Auto Switch Ca...

Page 34: ... system offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when...

Page 35: ...s damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates ...

Page 36: ...ed in the text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery Media For accessory information visit Toshiba s web site at toshiba com T...

Page 37: ...oshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM limited 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 179 ...

Page 38: ...need to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately For additional help see If you need further assistance on page 206 ...

Page 39: ...e display latch to the right and raise the panel The DVD ROM or multi function drive enables you to play high resolution full screen videos You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD ROMs and play audio CDs The eject button opens the drive tray when the computer is turned on The manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray when the computer is off Display latch S...

Page 40: ...etwork LAN using a standard Ethernet network cable The modem port lets you use a standard RJ 11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line For more information see Connecting the modem to a phone line on page 95 The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device including ECP compatible devices The RGB monitor port lets you connect an ext...

Page 41: ... it can continue to perform at maximum speed To prevent possible overheating of the CPU do not block the cooling vents Right side The speaker lets you hear sounds such as system alarms associated with your software and music from DVD ROMs and audio CDs The PC Card eject button releases the PC Card from the PC Card slot The PC Card slot supports one Type II PC Card See Using PC Cards on page 176 fo...

Page 42: ...one jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers The volume control dial lets you adjust the sound on your computer To turn the volume up turn the dial to the right To turn the...

Page 43: ...computer on and off Holding down the power button for four seconds resets the computer The function keys when used with the Fn key activate several different system functions For more information see Hot Keys on page 212 The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 80 Power button Screen Keyboard TouchPad Primary Sec...

Page 44: ...you have set a password for logging onto your system your computer will start up and you will need to log on before being able to play a CD or DVD The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source The on off light glows green when the computer is on The light flashes amber when the computer is in Standby mode The main battery light indicates the main battery...

Page 45: ...icator lights The cursor control mode light located on the panel just below the F10 key glows when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the white arrow printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the cursor control overlay on page 83 The numeric mode light...

Page 46: ...etter Underside The wireless LAN module cover secures a wireless Local Area Network Wi Fi module for wireless networking The memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory See Installing additional memory optional on page 65 for detailed information The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer preventing the cover from dislodging...

Page 47: ...47 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 116 ...

Page 48: ...o be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface which is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect y...

Page 49: ...n contact your network administrator If your computer still does not operate refer to If you need further assistance on page 206 for additional technical assistance 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 This sectio...

Page 50: ...axed 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 Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the l...

Page 51: ...ack straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean 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 shades to reduce glare Avoid...

Page 52: ...s and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least...

Page 53: ...ids into 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 let it dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the compute...

Page 54: ... that needs to be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting to a power source on page 59 Setting up your software The names of windows displayed and the order in which windows appear may vary depending on your software setup choices The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to ...

Page 55: ...process Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about new products and upgrades and also extends your Toshiba limited warranty worldwide at no charge to you You can register your computer with Toshiba by double clicking the icon on your desktop To register online your computer s modem mu...

Page 56: ...rger screen Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously Connecting an external monitor is described below For details of connecting other external video devices and setting display options see Exploring video features on page 170 For information on attaching a television to your computer see View...

Page 57: ...utput settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want is highlighted The selections available are Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external device simultaneously External device only Built in display panel and TV or external video device simultaneously only when in dual contro...

Page 58: ...limited to the capabilities of the external video device If the external video device such as an SVGA monitor is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution only part of the desktop will appear on the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it If you use the display hot key Fn F5 to change the display output with the LCD Displ...

Page 59: ...se only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter When you connect the AC adapter to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live...

Page 60: ...lf 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 sample power cable to the sample AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN on the back of the computer Connecting the sample AC adapter to the computer ...

Page 61: ... wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock Charging the main battery To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 109 Once the battery is charged for ...

Page 62: ...splay panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrins...

Page 63: ...being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 112 The hard disk drive indicator flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is currently in use Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Using the TouchPad The TouchPad t...

Page 64: ...cking the control buttons For more on the TouchPad see Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together on page 127 Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary left hand button To double click press the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse but...

Page 65: ...nel window Installing additional memory optional Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost A memory module must be installed in slot A Do not try to operate the computer with a memory module in slot B only If you install a memory module that ...

Page 66: ...me the memory modules will become hot If this happens let the modules cool to room temperature before you replace them Do not try to install a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module 1 The computer is turned on 2 The computer was shut down using Standby mode 3 Power to the DVD ROM or multi function drive has been turned on You need a standard Phillip...

Page 67: ... off the computer 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover Base of your Satellite computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the two screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Memory slot cover ...

Page 68: ...g Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may c...

Page 69: ...n secured in place Inserting the memory module 9 Replace the expansion memory slot cover 10 Replace the screws and tighten them 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 12 Turn on the computer To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory click Start Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance Click System to view the recognized memory 13 If the computer...

Page 70: ...ove the memory module while the computer is in Standby mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Standby configuration will not be saved The following message appears when you turn on the power Warning Resume Failure Press Any Key To Continue If the computer hangs up when you turn it on perform the following Press ...

Page 71: ...ore you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you 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 Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 4 Complete the procedure by fo...

Page 72: ...mputer s parallel port Connecting a USB printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store Follow the manufacturer s instructions for connecting a USB printer to your computer Connecting a parallel printer To achieve the connection you need a suitable cable which may come with your par...

Page 73: ...at is connected to your computer You can install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardware 2 Select Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window appears Sample...

Page 74: ...ystem recognizes it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section See your printer manual 5 If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer attached to this computer If you select Local printer check Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer ...

Page 75: ...rinter name 9 Enter a name for your printer HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference 10 To set up the printer to be the default printer for the operating system click Yes 11 Click Next The operating system prompts you to print a test page 12 If your printer is connected and turned on click Next To complete the setup proced...

Page 76: ...or the Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server Use the Shut down command if you are using the Windows XP Professional operating system and connected to a domain server If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network use the Windows Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again ...

Page 77: ...leaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the disk activity lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Never pick...

Page 78: ...ORT 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 slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter com...

Page 79: ... 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 115 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset ...

Page 80: ...ce and help your computer perform 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 turn off the computer See Powering down the computer on page 96 The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shut down procedure If you do not let the operating system shu...

Page 81: ... keys are not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key 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 k...

Page 82: ...e function as the secondary TouchPad control button or secondary mouse button Overlay keys Keyboard 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 cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Windows logo key Application key 8 U I O P J K L M 4 5 6 1 2 3...

Page 83: ...cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor co...

Page 84: ...lorer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 133 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive Always save your data even when you are using Standby mode If your battery fully discharg...

Page 85: ...me a file see Windows XP file system on page 126 Printing your work Verify that the Windows XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 73 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional pr...

Page 86: ...3 Click the drive that contains the file you want to copy 4 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one file 5 Click File then click Send To Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide...

Page 87: ...her region the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other region The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That is the drive will only play DVDs from that last region Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to access ...

Page 88: ...e it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip Inserting a disc Before playing an audio CD turn the volume down Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears To turn the volume down use the volume control dial or access the Volume Control program click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 1 If the computer is turned on press the eject bu...

Page 89: ...void touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up Inserting a disc Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction ...

Page 90: ...positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The computer automatically detects a disc in the drive and opens the Audio CD window Disc Spindle Correct position Incorrect position Inc...

Page 91: ...91 Learning the Basics Using the DVD ROM or multi function drive Sample Audio CD window To play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player option and click OK ...

Page 92: ...ndows MediaTM Player screen The Windows MediaTM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click the Play Pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button Play Rewind Stop Previous track Next track Mute Volume control Fast forward ...

Page 93: ...isc with the computer on Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use light is glowing Doing so could damage the disk or the drive 1 Locate and press the eject button The disc tray partially opens 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover If the disc is spinning when you open t...

Page 94: ...ray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or ex...

Page 95: ...rding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ 11 telephone cable to the modem port To locate the modem port see Back on page 40 2 Plug the other end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice grade telephone line Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network remotely usi...

Page 96: ...ower button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Turn Off or Shut down Standby and Hiberna...

Page 97: ... Shut down uses the most time and battery power When starting up again the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using Restart command Restart is the same as Turn Off or Shut down but automatically powers up the computer Use it when you need to reload the operating system for example to activate changes to system settings Hibernation command The Hibernation ...

Page 98: ... open programs and files you were using For more information about the Hibernation command see Using Hibernation on page 102 For information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly see Going into Hibernation mode more quickly on page 103 Standby command Standby puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that when you restart the c...

Page 99: ... information about the Standby see Using Standby on page 105 For information about going into Standby mode more quickly see Going into Standby mode more quickly on page 106 Using Turn Off or Shut down If you are using the Windows XP Home operating system or are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are not a member of a domain power off the computer as follows 1 Click Start Turn off comput...

Page 100: ...st 3 Click OK The computer turns itself off Holding the shift key while the Turn Off computer Windows dialog box is open changes the Standby button to Hibernate For more information about setting up hibernation see Hibernation command on page 97 and Using Hibernation on page 102 Turning off more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel To...

Page 101: ...the lid of my portable computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you press the power button Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK then close the Control Panel Starting again after Turn Off To start ...

Page 102: ...window appears Sample Turn off computer window with shift key held down to show Hibernate option 2 Hold down the shift key and click Hibernate Hibernate only appears when the shift key is pressed The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk Then the computer turns itself off If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member o...

Page 103: ...ut the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button or closing the display panel 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button...

Page 104: ... computer from Hibernation mode press and release the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel If your computer is running on batteries you cannot start it again by opening the display panel To turn the system back on press the Power button NOTE ...

Page 105: ... The Turn off computer window appears Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Stand By 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 amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode If you are using the Windows XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain power off the computer using the Sta...

Page 106: ...charges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Going into Standby mode more quickly In addition you can put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshi...

Page 107: ... I close the lid Set this option to Stand By to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the display panel 5 Click OK 6 Close the Control Panel Starting again from Standby To start the computer from Standby mode press the power button The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the...

Page 108: ...n it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number 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 ...

Page 109: ...com To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged Please see Maximizing battery life on page 120 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a c...

Page 110: ...oshiba Global Support Centre Charging the battery Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the batte...

Page 111: ...n charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS mem...

Page 112: ...on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged a warning prompts you to reset the real time clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring battery po...

Page 113: ...ttery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management icon The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge 3 Click the Battery Power Meter tab Sample Toshiba Power Mana...

Page 114: ...onfigured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk and other drives Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power such as a PC Card Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba s power saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before it becomes ne...

Page 115: ...he computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down Setting battery alarms Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low You can set multiple alarms Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power haw been reached You can set how the warning occurs sound an alarm display a messa...

Page 116: ...ons connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery When handling a battery be careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise impact the battery Do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery Do not remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory will be lost ...

Page 117: ...cording to the instructions in Using Hibernation on page 102 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you 5 Push and hold the battery release latch Releasing the battery 6 While still holding the release latch in the open position lift the battery pack out of the computer ...

Page 118: ...he computer s main 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 is not only irresponsible it may be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba Inserting the battery To insert the battery in your computer 1 Follow steps 1...

Page 119: ...n off the computer s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the b...

Page 120: ...ck fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the main battery light fla...

Page 121: ...safely The life of a battery pack should last for years When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged The computer s main 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 122: ... to work on page 48 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet 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 and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more inform...

Page 123: ...re than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore your computer s operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your computer HINT The illustrated examples in this guide m...

Page 124: ...s to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button shortcut tray taskbar system tray and background pattern Sample Desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking on it Icons Star...

Page 125: ...empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser allows you to view web pages when connected to the Internet If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons dep...

Page 126: ...ogram or window the active one click the program s or window s button on the taskbar System tray The system tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the system tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume...

Page 127: ... Computer feature on the Start menu to access any file in the Windows file system For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introduced you to the TouchPad which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This lesson lets you practice using the TouchPad and control but...

Page 128: ...he desktop click the secondary button the right hand button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu 5 Use the TouchPad to move the pointer to the Start button Click Start and select My Computer The My Computer window appears Sample My Com...

Page 129: ...ock the taskbar place the cursor on the taskbar and click the secondary button Uncheck Lock the Taskbar 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the TouchPad to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the...

Page 130: ...ssumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself But you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window 1 Click Start then double click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 On the View menu point to Toolbars then click Addre...

Page 131: ...ktop then click the secondary button The operating system displays a shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop 2 Click New then click Text Document The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted 3 To give your document a meaningful name type My New Doc txt and press Enter 4 Double click the My New Doc icon The operating system ...

Page 132: ...e name is visible By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open To learn more about Notepad click Help or open the Help menu by pressing F1 For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson Lesson 5 Creating a new folder DEFINITION A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files It is analogou...

Page 133: ...press Enter 4 Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop 5 Click the document icon and drag it toward your New Folder icon Position the document icon over the New Folder icon until it changes color then release the primary button The outline of the document ...

Page 134: ...nch the Paint program 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 Click Accessories 3 Click Paint The operating system opens Paint a basic drawing program Sample Paint window To launch Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 Click Windows Explorer The operating system opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all th...

Page 135: ...s the Paint program The operating system places the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a different display option You can move back and forth between the two programs by alternately clicking each button Lesson 7 Resizing repositioning and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter you now have a screen with several program windows ope...

Page 136: ...ar using the TouchPad and clicking the secondary button The Windows XP operating system provides these options Move windows Size windows Minimize all windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows Close windows Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up your desktop Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Windows Explorer window the active window click the Windows Ex...

Page 137: ...now called the Restore Down button HINT Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are only using that program and do not want any distractions on the screen Resizing and moving windows 1 Click the Restore Down button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore Down button has changed back into the Maximize button For...

Page 138: ...4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer placing it on the right side of the desktop Now that the windows are side by side you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs Experiment with different sizes and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work Sample ...

Page 139: ...ows Explorer closes removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well 2 Close Paint and the My Computer window assuming it is still open by clicking the Close buttons for each program HINT Always save your work before you close a program Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will probably want to create sho...

Page 140: ...em displays the Create Shortcut dialog box Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box type c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 4 Type Calculator and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you do not know the na...

Page 141: ...the Windows XP Operating System Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Sample Search options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and Folders The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box Sample Search Results dialog box ...

Page 142: ...of all the files with char in their names 4 Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag it to the desktop A shortcut menu appears 5 Click Create Shortcut here A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful HINT The Character Map is a usefu...

Page 143: ...of properties such as size position on screen and color Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or graphics that was created by an individual application This lesson introduces object properties by showing you how to change one of the properties of the desktop the screen saver This is a continuous...

Page 144: ... Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply 8 After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK The operating...

Page 145: ... how to set two other properties the date and time Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You initially set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the operating system To change the date and time settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click the Date Time Language and Regional Options icon 3 Click the Date and Time icon The oper...

Page 146: ...lick Adjust Date and Time or double click the time display 4 Click the Date Time tab and set the correct month year day and time 5 Click the Time zone tab then the drop down list box and set your time zone 6 Click OK There is a third tab Internet Time which when selected allows you to have Windows XP automatically synchronize your time However you need to be connected to the Internet for this func...

Page 147: ...m the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears But it is not really gone It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later 2 Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this tutorial Each icon disapp...

Page 148: ...you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore Down The operating system restores the object to the place from which it ...

Page 149: ... Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the state it was in...

Page 150: ...Support features in Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support Center The Windows XP operating system has a Help and Support facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but do not know how 1 Click Start then click Help and Support The operating system opens the Help and Support Center window...

Page 151: ... the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them Creating pictures using Paint looks promising 4 Double click Creating pictures using Paint Help opens a topic screen that gives a brief description of how to draw pictures including an icon to start the Paint program Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the Paint link T...

Page 152: ...collection is a good place to start If you are not familiar with the Windows XP operating system start with Windows XP Preview Learning about the benefits of Windows XP features is a helpful introduction to the new features in the Windows XP operating system Sample Windows XP Tours and tutorials window To start a Windows XP tour or tutorial 1 Click Start then Help and Support 2 Click What s new in...

Page 153: ...ting system shut down your computer As it shuts down the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer To let the operating system shut down your computer see Using Turn Off or Shut down on page 99 There are other ways to shut down your computer For more information see Powering down the computer on page 96 ...

Page 154: ...ts 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 detect new and inte...

Page 155: ...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 Uniform Resourc...

Page 156: ...dary 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 Desktop tab ...

Page 157: ... desktop and browsing style The operating 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 make it so 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 in...

Page 158: ...rs 2 Select the Tools menu then click Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears Sample Folder Options dialog 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 ...

Page 159: ...the window of your choice Customizing window toolbars You can display 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 160: ...he 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 browse to ano...

Page 161: ... 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 Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard an external mouse and an external diskette drive you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor connects to the R...

Page 162: ... communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need 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...

Page 163: ...e Phone and Modem options box 11 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line For more information regarding your computer s modem visit Toshiba s Web site at pcsupport toshiba com Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 Click Star...

Page 164: ...tion and a synchronization program You can use the Windows XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization program that transfers data using a cable connected to the computers parallel ports Transferring files using a parallel port connection To transfer files using the computers parallel port you need a LapLink compatible parallel cable Getting started 1 Connect the cable 2 Load the transfer progra...

Page 165: ...Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray When using your Wi Fi Mini PCI module your computer may display a Network Connection icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use You can use the icon to turn off your Wi Fi Mini PCI module However you will need to restart your computer to turn it back on Your system may display similar icons that perform different functions ...

Page 166: ...ber Lines DSL cable or a satellite link After your Internet connection has been made start your Web browser 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 Using a modem If you re using a modem you connect the modem to one of the computer s COM communications ports ...

Page 167: ... Internet see Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet on page 130 The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to th...

Page 168: ...led on your system is automatically configured so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page o...

Page 169: ...rvice Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a 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 othe...

Page 170: ...ansfer Protocol FTP supported by a separate software program 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 207 Exploring video features Your computer s video featur...

Page 171: ...ct the stereo jack of the audio cable to the headphone out on your computer Connect the red and white RCA type connectors of the audio cable s Y end to the corresponding jacks on the television 3 Press Fn and F5 repeatedly to select the TV only display option Sample display options window The picture will automatically display on the TV screen 4 If a movie is already playing turn it off and repeat...

Page 172: ...g box appears Sample Display Properties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 then click Apply The screen blinks momentarily while the settings are adjusted 4 The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you want to keep the settings 5 Click Yes 6 To change the settings back repeat steps 2 through 5 ...

Page 173: ...ploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the ope...

Page 174: ...econds at a time 4 When you have finished recording click the Stop button 5 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 6 To save the 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 Al...

Page 175: ...d 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 require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2...

Page 176: ...ler Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association standard Your computer has one PC Card slot and supports Type II PC Cards Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use PC Card supporting sof...

Page 177: ...e PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears it is safe to remove the PC Card 2 Align the card connectors with the PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer do not force the card into the PC Card slot Removing the PC Card 1 Stop the PC ...

Page 178: ...ough you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove it See Remov...

Page 179: ...oblems 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 the failed progra...

Page 180: ...hen End Task 5 Turn off your computer according to the instructions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 97 Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating syst...

Page 181: ...ging in another device such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously select Shutdown then Restart to restart the computer Clearing the c...

Page 182: ...tteries on page 191 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt Del simultaneously select Shutdown then Restart to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and...

Page 183: ...rly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Saf...

Page 184: ...ow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmar...

Page 185: ... message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps ...

Page 186: ...he computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time Some of the IRQs may be shared by multiple devices This is called IRQ sharing and is normal D...

Page 187: ...s up your system to accommodate the new device If you connect an older legacy device that the operating system cannot recognize the operating system may have difficulty assigning resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur To see what resources the operating system has assigned to the device see Checking device properties on page 188 Resolving conflicts There are things you can do to...

Page 188: ...Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative Tools 2 Double click the Computer Management icon 3 In the left pane click Device Manager 4 Select the specific device from the device category 5 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 6 Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device ...

Page 189: ...e properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties window which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the device The Drivers tab which displays the driver being used by the device A Troubleshooting button is also present Click Troubleshooti...

Page 190: ...f your computer according to the instructions in Turn Off or Shut down command on page 97 2 Remove the memory module following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 70 3 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 65 and making sure it is seated properly 4 Check for the error again 5 If the error recurs remove the memory mo...

Page 191: ...nd power cable work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properl...

Page 192: ... battery on page 110 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric ke...

Page 193: ...rking The following display options may be available on your system Built in display panel only Built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only External video device only composite port To open the display options window press Fn and F5 simultaneously To choose the desired option hold down Fn and press F5 repeatedly until your choice is selected To decrease or incr...

Page 194: ... 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 displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Change the Colors option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with y...

Page 195: ...uter Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology The small bright dots that appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology 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 Some...

Page 196: ...th options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start The Error checking test runs Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click Start then click All Programs point to Accessories and System Tools and click Disk Defragmenter Your data...

Page 197: ...r is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you are starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive cannot read a diskette Try another diskette If you...

Page 198: ...requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Some discs run correctly but ...

Page 199: ...e component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 8 1 or higher Contact the manufacturer of the component 4 Verifying that your display driver resolution color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback Some systems do not support video overlays if these parameters are not optimal Try lowering these settings to improve performance Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting To ensure the Secondary ID...

Page 200: ...down menu and click OK Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control If you are using external headphones or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speak...

Page 201: ...y Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards See Resolving a hardware conflict on page 185 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be...

Page 202: ...e 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 some common problems and their solutions The slot appears to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2...

Page 203: ...s procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 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 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinsta...

Page 204: ...as described in Setting up a printer on page 73 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 using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly t...

Page 205: ...9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem guide for information on how to change these settings For more information visit pcsupport toshiba com The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The other system may be busy...

Page 206: ...s you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires 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 is 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 pr...

Page 207: ...nning a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer or authorized Toshiba representative from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information Detailed system specifications are available at www ts toshiba com by selec...

Page 208: ...make sure you have Your computer s model and model number Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the probl...

Page 209: ...Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Austria Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux Belgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Denmark Scribona Dan...

Page 210: ...105 8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine California 92618 United States 800 457 7777 within the US 949 859 4273 outside of the US this call may incur long distance charges Luxembourg Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Cande...

Page 211: ...akia Slovenia Inea d o o Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Slovenia Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Lt...

Page 212: ...Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute 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 ...

Page 213: ...l cause the screen to go blank Using the pointing device or any key will make the display s content reappear The Windows operating system log on screen will appear prompting you for a password After typing in the password for the current user press Enter To activate the password feature 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Appearances and Themes 3 Click one of the following Choose a screen saver in...

Page 214: ... password feature To set up a password with a screen saver go to Windows XP help for instructions 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 In the Search field type password screen saver 3 Press Enter 4 Click the Protect your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics Follow the steps listed in the Windows help to set up your password protected screen saver To ensure the pas...

Page 215: ...he battery save modes The power usage modes in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal High Power and DVD Playback Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility ...

Page 216: ...r into Standby mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode This message box can be set so it does not display Sample Standby confirmation box For more information about Standby mode please see Using Standby on page 105 ...

Page 217: ...led the default a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it does not display 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 102 ...

Page 218: ...r simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Fn The Fn F6 hot key decreases the screen brightness Fn The Fn F7 hot key increases the scr...

Page 219: ...ot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off For more information see Overlay keys on page 82 Fn This hot key enables disables the wireless device in your computer Fn This hot key enables disables the TouchPad To use the TouchPad see Disabling or enabling the TouchPad on page 64 Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows F10 F11 F12 ...

Page 220: ...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 221: ...gs The Device Settings utility is used to enable and disable any of the wired wireless and infrared for systems with infrared network devices You can also change the device properties of your wired and wireless local area network LAN and specify settings to automatically switch between wired and wireless LAN For more information see Device Settings on page 225 Profile Settings The Profiles utility...

Page 222: ...st be installed in order to enable Quick Connect For more information see Quick Connect on page 228 Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree main screen and how to start and configure ConfigFree ConfigFree Main Screen ConfigFree main screen Stay on the task tray Select this check box to display the ConfigFree icon in the taskbar Options Use to configure options in Con...

Page 223: ...ton and then point to Programs Point to the TOSHIBA ConfigFree folder and then click ConfigFree Double click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar Click the ConfigFree icon on the taskbar and then click the desired utility Press the Toshiba Console button if applicable to your system to open the Toshiba Console and then click the ConfigFree icon Configuring ConfigFree The ConfigFree Option dialog box...

Page 224: ...acy key settings if applicable also display Infrared for systems with infrared and dial up devices are not tested by the Connectivity Doctor If a problem or potential problem is detected an exclamation point appears in the Connectivity Doctor screen at the relevant location You can then view a possible cause and solution for the problem by clicking on the exclamation point For example if the conne...

Page 225: ...shes However you can also use the Refresh button to refresh the screen Device Settings The Device Settings screen displays a list of all wired wireless and infrared for systems with infrared devices that are connected to the network Detailed information about each device such as the driver version number and the status are also displayed ...

Page 226: ...k connection Enable Disable You can easily enable or disable any of the listed devices simply by selecting the desired device and then clicking the Enable Disable button Each time a device is enabled or disabled the status of the device will change Enable Wireless when cable disconnect occurs Select this check box to enable the Auto Switch feature For more information see Using Auto Switch on page...

Page 227: ...gistered profiles Details The Details button displays the ConfigFree Details screen This screen displays detailed information for each profile and can be used to view the various settings for each registered profile Auto Switch The Auto Switch button accesses the Auto Switch feature For more information see Using Auto Switch on page 229 Internet Options The Internet Options button opens the Micros...

Page 228: ...profile that is being used select the profile you want to switch to and then click Switch Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature switches the Wireless LAN connection to connect to the Toshiba Wireless Projector As a result you will not be able to use the network to connect to a Toshiba Wireless Projector when the wireless LAN Configuration is set to Ad hoc If you are connected to an access point ...

Page 229: ... or when you disable a wireless device If you close ConfigFree Using Auto Switch The Auto Switch feature contains options for automatically switching network devices and profiles if a network connection should fail Auto Switch Cable Disconnect This option automatically switches network devices if a wired network cable is disconnected For more information see Auto Switch Cable Disconnect on page 23...

Page 230: ... all of these devices is disconnected ConfigFree switches to a wireless LAN device However if the cable connection to only one wired LAN device is disconnected ConfigFree will not switch to a wireless device Auto Switch SSID The Auto Switch SSID option automatically switches to a different profile if your notebook computer is connected to a wireless LAN network and a network failure occurs ConfigF...

Page 231: ...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 232: ...ederal Communications Commission 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 Musical Instrument Digital Interfa...

Page 233: ...orm 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 information fr...

Page 234: ...der 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 identical to ...

Page 235: ...orm 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 number o...

Page 236: ...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 alternative setting d...

Page 237: ...k 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 also file double click To press the TouchPa...

Page 238: ...ice See device F file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts ...

Page 239: ...arth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are rem...

Page 240: ...internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web K keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the TouchPad kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L L1 level one cache Memo...

Page 241: ...gabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central ...

Page 242: ...stem designed for use specifically with the Windows NT operating system O online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of...

Page 243: ...g device Any device such as the TouchPad or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system applicatio...

Page 244: ...etworks and to link ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network devices to NT 1 Network Terminator devices Also called ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer r...

Page 245: ...ter than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards and pointing devices USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors The USB standard also allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping s...

Page 246: ...y 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 247: ... 45 63 112 monitoring power 112 power usage mode 215 removing 117 RTC real time clock 109 111 battery cover 47 latch 46 buttons CD Player 92 DVD ROM or multifunction drive eject 88 PC Card eject 41 power 43 Start 125 C calculator 139 caps lock light 46 Card and Socket Services 176 CD and DVDs caring for 94 viewing contents 93 CD Player control panel 92 CDs inserting 89 problem solving 198 channels...

Page 248: ...or message 182 not accessing disk drives 182 placement 49 protection 48 running on battery power 109 setting up 54 66 transferring information 164 turning off 153 turning on 62 using at the office 161 176 warning resume failure message 182 work area 48 computing tips 79 ConfigFree Auto Switch 229 configuring 223 starting 223 utilities Connectivity Doctor 221 224 Device Settings 221 225 Profile Set...

Page 249: ...doesn t look normal flickers 194 externalmonitornotworking 195 external adjusting 58 hot key 57 latch 62 properties 143 screen is blank 193 television connecting 56 display limitations 58 display panel opening 62 Display settings hot key 173 displaying folder information 160 disposing of used batteries 121 DMA Direct Memory Access 186 double click 64 downloading 170 DVD ROM drive 39 173 problems 1...

Page 250: ...ck 42 Help 150 Windows XP 184 Hibernate restarting 104 using 102 Hibernation 97 Hibernation mode 76 96 hiding windows 135 hot key display modes 218 display output settings 57 display settings 173 power usage mode 215 Stand by mode 216 volume mute 212 wireless mode 219 hot keys instant password 213 keyboard functions 219 hot swapping 176 precautions 178 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 167 I icon 1...

Page 251: ...battery changing 116 removing 117 memory problem solving 190 removing 70 removing expansion slot cover 67 memory module inserting 69 removing 71 microphone jack 42 Microsoft Internet Explorer 95 Microsoft Support Online Web site 185 Microsoft Windows XP 123 minimizing 136 modem determining COM port 162 port 40 95 problem solving 205 resetting port to default settings 162 upgrading 162 modem using ...

Page 252: ...t start 181 monitoring 112 problem solving 191 taking care of your battery 119 Power Management powering down 96 power usage mode 114 powering off 96 precautions 52 presentations viewing on television set 171 primary button 64 printer Add Printer Wizard 73 problem solving 204 printing a file 85 problem solving AC power 191 accessing disk drives 182 battery charge doesn t last 192 can t access CD D...

Page 253: ...d 202 Plug and Play 187 power and batteries 191 printer 204 program not responding 179 program not working properly 197 screen doesnot look right flickers 194 system resources 186 trouble prevention 205 URL address not found 184 using Startup options 183 warning resume failure 182 Windows XP not working 182 Windows XP won t start 182 programs closing 139 not running correctly 197 starting 84 Web b...

Page 254: ...ey 216 Standby 96 98 low battery 115 mode 44 restarting 107 using 105 Start button 125 starting a program 84 starting up the computer from Standby 107 Startup menu problem solving 183 support for Windows 126 S video port 40 system indicator panel 39 44 System Restore 149 System Setup 182 System Tools 149 system tools 195 Disk Defragmenter 196 Error checking 196 system tray 126 T taskbar 126 136 cu...

Page 255: ... Web sites Toshiba 209 windows hiding 135 repositioning 135 resizing 135 137 Windows Explorer 134 Windows Help 126 Windows Media Player 90 Windows Standby 76 Windows XP changedateand timesettings 145 changing the screen saver 143 closing programs 139 creating a new folder 133 creating a text file 131 creating shortcuts 139 desktop 124 Help 150 184 Help and Support 185 problem solving 182 Recycle B...