® Satellite 1800/1805 Series User’s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ TM VirtualTech e-support tool Double-click the desktop icon or visit the Web site: http://virtualtech.answerteam.com ❖ InTouchsm Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 197 in this guide.
Model: Satellite 1800/1805 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk-ReWritable (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage.
Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's parallel port, video jack, USB ports, PS/2® port and microphone jack.
Installation When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information: ❖ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem. ❖ The FCC registration number of the modem. ❖ The ringer equivalence number (REN) of the modem, which is 0.6B. The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C. Type of Service Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines.
Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the following: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device is 0.3.
In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include: ❖ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes, or ❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance. The distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20 cm. Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information. The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1. Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland Germany Iceland Ireland Japan Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Sweden Switzerland UK USA Greece Italy France Poland Portugal Spain Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives employ a laser system.
Location of the required label Sample shown below. (Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
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Trademarks Satellite, Noteworthy, and Fn-Esse are registered trademarks, Ask IRIS Online, SelectServ, VirtualTech, FreedomWare are trademarks, and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox, Inc. LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software, Inc.
Contents Introduction............................................................................... 23 This guide............................................................................... 23 Safety icons............................................................................ 24 Other icons used............................................................... 25 Other documentation............................................................ 25 Service options..........................................
Chapter 2: Getting Started........................................................ 41 Selecting a place to work...................................................... Creating a computer-friendly environment.................... Keeping yourself comfortable.......................................... Precautions....................................................................... Setting up your computer.................................................... Installing additional memory (optional)............
Starting a program................................................................ 73 Saving your work.................................................................. 74 Printing your work................................................................. 75 Using diskettes...................................................................... 76 Inserting and removing diskettes.................................... 76 Caring for diskettes...........................................................
Maximizing battery life................................................... 101 Charging batteries............................................................... 101 Charging the main battery............................................. 102 Charging the RTC battery............................................... 102 Monitoring battery power................................................... 103 Determining remaining battery power.......................... 103 Conserving battery power.......................
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?............................... 135 Windows XP Help........................................................... 135 Using the online tours and tutorials.............................. 137 Lesson 15: Turning off your computer.............................. 139 Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options........................................ 141 Windows XP special features............................................. 141 Personalizing your desktop................................
Recording sounds.......................................................... 158 Using a microphone....................................................... 158 Adjusting recording quality............................................ 159 Using external speakers or headphones...................... 160 Using PC Cards................................................................... 161 PC Card supporting software........................................ 162 Inserting PC Cards....................................
Using WinDVD advanced features.................................... 189 Zooming in...................................................................... 193 Zooming out.................................................................... 193 Panning............................................................................ 193 Adjusting the color balance............................................ 194 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD................. 194 Getting help..............................
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ................................. 225 Toshiba’s worldwide offices............................................... 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys............................................................. Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors.................................. Glossary................................................................................... Index.........................................................................................
Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your access to information can accompany you wherever you go. Your system comes with either Windows XP Home or Windows XP Pro. This user's guide contains information for both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer. For more specific information on the operating system, see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer.
Safety icons with the components of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out whatever interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
Other documentation 25 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information about the unit. HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text. Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation in addition to this user’s guide. ❖ An electronic version of the user’s guide.
Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM warranty programs. For more information, visit Toshiba's Web site at www.Toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 197.
Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your Satellite computer. It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card that shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything. If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. For additional help, see “If you need further assistance” on page 223.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Display latch Speaker Front panel controls Diskette drive Speaker The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. To open the display panel, slide the latch to the right and raise the panel. The speakers let you hear the computer’s audio output —such as system alarms associated with your software and music from audio CDs or DVDs.
Finding Your Way Around Back Back DC-IN jack LAN port PS/2 port TV-out jack Infrared port Microphone jack DC IN 15V Ether Parallel port Serial port Monitor port USB ports Headphone jack The DC-IN jack is where you plug in the AC adapter. For more information, see “Connecting the AC adapter” on page 54. The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area network using a 10/100 Ethernet link via a standard Ethernet® network cable.
Finding Your Way Around Back The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers. Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer, or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices.
Finding Your Way Around Right side 31 Right side Modem port CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Disc eject button Manual disc eject button The modem port lets you use a modular phone cable to connect the built-in modem directly to a standard telephone line. For more information, see “Using the modem” on page 88. The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive allows you to install and run programs from application CD-ROMs. You can also use it to play audio CDs.
Finding Your Way Around Left side Left side Security lock slot Cooling vents PC Card lock PC Card slots PC Card eject buttons Wi-Fi switch* Wi-Fi LED Volume control dial Battery lock * for systems with optional Wi-Fi™ The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional PORTNoteworthy® computer lock to secure the computer to a large, heavy object, such as your desk.
Finding Your Way Around Left side 33 The Wi-FiTM switch (available only on Wi-Fi systems) turns the optional 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless communication system on or off. NOTE: The Wi-FiTM option must be factory-installed at the time of order. You cannot install it later. The Wi-FiTM LED (available only on Wi-Fi systems) glows orange when the wireless LAN functions are on. The volume control dial allows you to adjust the volume of the computer’s speakers. The battery lock releases the battery.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open Screen Status panel Shortcut buttons Power button Keyboard TouchPad Secondary control button ® Primary control button System indicator panel Front panel controls The screen is either: ❖ A 13.3-inch diagonal, Thin Film Transistor (TFT) color liquid crystal display (LCD), or ❖ A 14.1-inch diagonal, Thin Film Transistor (TFT) color liquid crystal display (LCD). ❖ A 15.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 35 The power button turns the computer on and off. The keyboard provides all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 70. The lights on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions. The front panel controls allow convenient use of the CD/DVD Media Player. For more information, see “Front panel controls” on page 37.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Shortcut buttons Shortcut buttons allow you to automatically launch a chosen application. If your computer is off, you can press the shortcut button to turn on the computer and launch the browser automatically in one step. The Internet button is a shortcut button that launches your Internet Web browser. The second shortcut button is user programmable button available to launch custom applications.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 37 The hard disk drive-access light flashes green when the hard disk drive is being accessed. The drive-in-use light flashes green when the diskette drive or the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is being accessed. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any of the drives are in use. Doing so may result in loss of data.
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open CD/DVD/Media Player power switch The CD/DVD/Media Player power switch allows you to play audio CDs with the computer turned off. This switch has two positions: CD/DVD, which is to the left as you face the computer from the front, and Media Player, which is to the right. What happens when you press this switch depends on what’s in the drive.
Finding Your Way Around Underside 39 With nothing in the drive, setting the switch to the right turns on both the computer’s main power and the power to the sound system. When you open the display, Windows MediaTM Player launches, and the sound system plays the default sound (wave file). For more information about playing CDs, see “Playing an audio CD” on page 84. For more information about playing DVDs, see “Playing a DVD” on page 86.
Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery release latch and battery latch lock secure the battery to the computer and prevent it from falling out.
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to 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 use, such as a printer.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals CAUTION: If you spill liquid into the computer, turn it off, unplug it from the AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact a Toshiba-authorized service provider.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress-related injuries. ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance. You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck, and to look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you are using an external monitor, the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 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 level of your elbow. You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor. If you are using a conventional chair: ❖ Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 45 Arms and wrists ❖ Avoid bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. Keep them in a relaxed, neutral position while typing. ❖ Exercise your hands, wrists, and arms to improve circulation. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury. If your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer and rest. If the discomfort persists, consult a physician.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to optimize safety, minimize strain, and withstand the rigors of travel. However, you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer. If the computer is used for long periods, its case can become very warm.
Getting Started Setting up your computer ❖ 47 Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus.
Getting Started Setting up your computer ❖ Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on page 53) ❖ Install PC Cards (see “Using PC Cards” on page 161) Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to run most popular applications. However, you may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 49 CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a small Standard #1 Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Removing the memory slot cover CAUTION: 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. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Oil or dust on the connectors can cause memory access problems.
Getting Started Setting up your computer Inserting the memory module 8 Push the module down until the latches on either side of the socket engage, securing the module in the socket. 9 Position the memory module cover on the computer and secure it with the screw. 10 Turn your computer right side up. 11 Reconnect any cables you disconnected. 12 Turn on the computer. 13 Click Start, then click Control Panel to open the Control Panel.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 51 Removing the memory module 3 Remove the memory module from the computer and store it in antistatic packaging. CAUTION: 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. Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Oil or dust on the connectors can cause memory access problems.
Getting Started Setting up your computer Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse or trackball instead of the computer’s built-in TouchPad. Your notebook computer supports USB and PS/2-compatible pointing devices. The TouchPad® can remain operable, even if you connect a secondary pointing device to the computer. For more information, see “Toshiba Hardware Setup” on page 172. Using a USB mouse 1 Connect the mouse cable to the USB port.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 53 Connecting a keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer’s PS/2 port supports any PS/2-compatible keyboard. NOTE: If you connect a PS/2 keyboard to the computer while it is in Standby mode, you will not be able to use the keyboard when you turn the computer on. CAUTION: When connecting any PS/2 device, turn off your computer to prevent any possible hardware damage.
Getting Started Setting up your computer The following instructions assume you have a parallel printer, which is the most common type. 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer’s parallel port. To the computer To the printer Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet. Refer to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 55 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. 2 Plug the AC adapter into the computer’s DC-IN jack. Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live AC outlet. If the battery is being charged, the battery light on the status panel glows amber. Once the battery is fully charged the battery light remains on and glows green.
Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it. Connect the computer to a live AC outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. The battery light on the status panel glows amber to show that the battery is charging. Once the computer is connected to a power outlet, you can charge the battery with the computer turned off or on. It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 57 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right, then lift the display panel. Opening the display panel CAUTION: Be careful not to force the display panel open beyond the point where it moves easily. Never lift or move the computer by grasping the display panel. Turning on the power 1 Make sure the diskette drive is empty.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the computer The on/off light on the status panel turns on. 4 Release the power button. NOTE: When turning on the computer for the first time, leave it on until the operating system has loaded completely. Turning off the computer during its initial startup will cause an error the next time you start the computer. When the computer is connected to an external power source, the battery light glows.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 59 Using the TouchPad The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor. TouchPad® surface Secondary button Primary button TouchPad and control buttons ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once you have positioned your cursor, you may either click it in place by double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. For more on the TouchPad and control buttons together, see “Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad pointing device” on page 114. 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.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 61 Select one of the time zones listed by clicking the up and down arrow keys to highlight the appropriate time zone, then click Next to change the setting. ❖ Confirm acceptance of Microsoft’s End User License Agreement and complete information about the operating system. ❖ You may be offered the opportunity to register your computer with Toshiba. If not, make sure you register later. For more information, see “Registering your computer” on page 61.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once you have registered your computer, you don’t need to register again. NOTE: If you skip the registration the first time you start your computer, a weekly reminder screen will appear a few times to prompt you to do so. Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play).
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers window 2 Click Add a Printer. The Add Printer Wizard starts.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 3 Click Next. The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play, Windows® XP recognizes it automatically. You can ignore the remainder of this section. See your printer manual. 4 5 If the printer you are setting up: ❖ Is not connected to a network, select Local printer attached to this computer.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 65 10 If your printer is connected and turned on, click Yes to print a test page. To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page, click No, then click Next. 11 Click Finish. You are now ready to print. Customizing your computer’s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. Refer to your Windows documentation or online Help for details.
Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It’s a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the computer off, it may take up to three hours to recharge the main battery.
Getting Started Caring for your computer 67 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer’s battery, see “Running the computer on battery power” on page 100. Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products.
Getting Started Caring for your computer Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT-Noteworthy® computer lock. PORT-Noteworthy computer lock 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.
Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips that you should follow when using your notebook computer, and provides important information about the computer’s basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the disk. You will lose all the work done since you last saved, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case — the number and symbol keys are not affected.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they perform programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see “Hot Keys” on page 229. ® Windows special keys Application key Windows® logo key ® Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the ® Windows family of operating systems.
Learning the Basics Starting a program 73 You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on. ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters. To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on, press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control keys. To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift.
Learning the Basics Saving your work ❖ Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box ® The Windows XP tutorial chapter gives step-by-step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. See “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 120. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. This is one of the most important rules of computing. You can never save your files too often.
Learning the Basics Printing your work 75 File names ® Windows XP supports file names of up to 255 characters. You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus the following characters: _, ^, $, ~, !, #, %, &, {, }, (, ), @, [, ], +, -, ; , and '. The names can include spaces. Printing your work Make sure that the operating system is set up for your printer as described in “Connecting a printer” on page 53. TECHNICAL NOTE: You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it.
Learning the Basics Using diskettes A sample Print dialog box 3 Click Print to print. Using diskettes The 3.5-inch diskette drive lets you use either double-density (720 KB) or high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and storage. Eject button Diskette drive Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive. 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot. When the diskette is in place, the eject button pops out.
Learning the Basics Backing up your files 77 Caring for diskettes ❖ Store your diskettes properly to protect and keep them clean. ❖ If a diskette is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use cleaning fluids. ❖ Never slide back the protective metal cover. ❖ Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette. Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data stored on a diskette. ❖ Never twist or bend a diskette.
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then click the file you want to copy. HINT: Use the Ctrl or Shift key to select more than one file. 5 Click File, then point to Send To. 6 Click the icon for the diskette drive (3.5" Floppy A). HINT: You can also back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file (or files) you want to back up with the secondary button, then pointing to Send To and clicking 3.5" Floppy (A:).
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive 79 angles, and interactive menus. The computer can play high-resolution video at up to 30 frames per second. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power. Drive components and control buttons The CD/DVD control buttons are located on the front of the computer so that you can access them whether the display panel is closed or open.
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive The eject button requires power to operate. The manual eject button does not require power. CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the DVD-ROM manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Instead, use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip. The vent, located at the lower side of the drive, cools the DVD-ROM drive’s internal mechanisms. Do not block this vent.
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive 81 Pressing the disc eject button If the computer is off, either: ❖ Slide the CD/DVD/Media Player power switch to the left to turn the drive on, and press the stop/eject button twice to release the disc tray. ❖ Press the manual eject button on the drive, accessed through the small hole just to the right of the eject button. For instructions, see “Removing a disc with the computer off” on page 86. The disc tray partially opens.
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive 3 Hold the disc by its edges, ensure it is dust-free, and place it carefully in the disc tray, with the label side up. Inserting a disc into the drive tray CAUTION: Handle discs carefully. Avoid 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 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place.
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive 83 Closing the disc tray Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk. CD-ROMs are often used to install software or to store files that require lots of space, such as photographs and large presentation files. You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD. To view the contents of a CD or DVD using My Computer: 1 Place the disc in the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive Playing an audio CD WARNING: Before playing an audio CD or DVD, turn the volume down. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. To turn the volume down, use the Volume Control program (click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and click Volume Control) or Volume Control dial. To play an audio CD, insert the CD and close the disc tray.
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive 85 Play/Pause Stop Previous track Next track Volume Control Sample Windows Media Player window 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 return to the beginning of the preceding track on the disc, click the previous track button.
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive Playing a DVD This manual has a separate chapter on using the WinDVDTM software application for playing DVDs. For information, see “WinDVD 2000” on page 175. Removing a disc Removing a disc with the computer on 1 Press the eject button. CAUTION: Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. If the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for it to stop before you remove it.
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 87 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. ❖ Never apply a label to, or otherwise mar, the surface of a disc. ❖ Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface of a disc can prevent the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive from reading the data properly.
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications Using the modem Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade telephone line with an RJ11 jack. NOTE: It is recommended that you do not use the infrared port at the same time as either playing audio or connecting to the internet via a modem. Audio quality may be reduced and the modem connection may be slower or disrupted. TECHNICAL NOTE: Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem.
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 2 89 Attach the other end of the telephone cable to the modular jack of a standard voice-grade telephone line. CAUTION: Never connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. Using the LAN If your system has an integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN port, you can have your network administrator configure your computer for the network and supply you an available network connection point.
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications Using a wireless connection NOTE: Using this functionality requires an optional Wi-Fi™ module. If you do not have a Wi-Fi™ module installed, you will need to connect using a PC Card device. For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network locally or remotely.
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 91 telephone number. To set up the network connection, use the Remote Desktop Connection command: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click Remote Desktop Connection. 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and click Connect. The computer connects with the network.
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 2 Double-click the System icon, click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. 3 Select Intel® Pro/100 VE Network Connection in Network Adapters. 4 Click the Properties icon on the toolbar. 5 Choose the Use this device (enable) check box. 6 Click OK. Your LAN port is now enabled. Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI Module Your computer may come with an integrated Wi-FiTM Mini PCI Module.
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 93 Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off Computer, Hibernation and Standby. Each option has its advantages. Turn off computer command The Turn off computer command shuts the computer down completely. When you start up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. You must open any programs and files you want to use.
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut down. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of memory.
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ 95 When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens the programs and files you were using. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these methods to power down your computer, save your files and make sure the drive-in-use light is off.
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Shutting down more quickly You can also shut down the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use either of these methods, you first need to turn on the feature in the Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties dialog box appears.
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 2 97 Hold down the Shift key and click Hibernation. Sample Shut Down Windows dialog box The computer saves the state of the system, including all open programs and files, to the hard disk, and then turns itself off. Going into Hibernation more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use either of these methods, you first need to turn on the feature in the Power Saver utility.
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Using Standby To power down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn Off Computer, then select Stand by. The computer saves the status 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 to indicate the machine is in Standby mode.
Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba’s energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power mode when 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.
Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Click the Details button, then the Power Save Mode tab. Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for your computer. Keep in mind that changing any settings on the Power Saver Properties window will modify the currently selected scheme. For more information, see “Toshiba Power Saver” on page 174.
Mobile Computing Charging batteries 101 ❖ Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to explode and release toxic materials. ❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through www.toshibaaccessories.com. Maximizing battery life A main battery can be recharged many times. Gradually over time it will lose its ability to hold a charge.
Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live AC outlet. The battery light glows amber while the battery is being charged. It takes two to three hours to charge the battery with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power.
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 103 charge completely, especially if you have had the computer turned off for a long time. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it turned off for at least 24 hours. Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the main battery’s current charge. It ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged.
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 105 Standby mode and turns itself off. Standby mode keeps track of where you were so, when you turn on the power again, you can continue where you left off. For more information, see “Standby command” on page 94. Battery alarms The computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low.
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery 1 Save your work. 2 Shut down the computer. CAUTION: Never remove the battery while the computer is on. 3 Close the display panel, ensuring that it snaps into place. 4 Turn the computer upside down with the front of the computer facing you. 5 Slide the battery release latch as shown in the illustration. Battery release latch Releasing the battery latch 6 Gently pull the battery out of the battery bay.
Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 107 Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay. You’ll know the battery is properly seated when you hear it click into place. 3 Slide the battery release latch as shown in the illustration. Inserting the battery 4 Turn the computer right side up.
Mobile Computing Traveling tips Only use replacement batteries recommended by Toshiba. CAUTION: The computer uses a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not handled or disposed of properly. Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible, it may also be illegal. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 41, also apply while traveling.
Chapter 5 Getting to Know ® Windows XP ® This chapter introduces the Windows XP operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks. ® If you have used the Windows 2000 operating system, you will ® find that the Windows XP operating system works in similar ® ways. Whether you have used a Windows operating system or not, the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the ® Windows XP operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed on your computer.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 111 Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be quickly activated by double-clicking the icon. You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by dragging the element’s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. ® The icons initially displayed on your Windows XP desktop include: My Documents — Provides a convenient place to store documents, graphics, or other files you want to access quickly.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop FreedomWareTM — Receive free offers, discounts and productivity solutions. NOTE: If you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your ® configuration. See Windows XP online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 113 To make a program or window active, click the associated button. 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.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad pointing device folders reside in your computer on a storage device, such as a disk drive. You can think of your computer storage system in terms of office equipment. You have a file cabinet (device), that contains folders, and each folder may contain documents. Your office may have more than one file cabinet, just as your computer may have more than one disk drive.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad pointing device 115 As the name implies, shortcut menus provide quick access to ® many Windows XP features. Sample desktop shortcut menu 4 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu. 5 Move the pointer to the My Computer icon, then click the primary button twice rapidly. (This process is known as “double-clicking.”) The My Computer window opens.
6 Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet Now click the Close button in the upper-right corner of this window. The My Computer window closes. Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar. The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 4: Creating a new document 3 117 In the address bar, type http://www.toshiba.com, and then press Enter. If you are connected to the Internet, the Toshiba Web site appears. Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program. 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button. A shortcut menu of commands applicable to the desktop appears.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 4: Creating a new document Title bar Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens, there is a new button on the taskbar that reads New File.txt - Notepad (the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but, if you point to the name, you see the complete name). By displaying buttons like this one, the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 5: Creating a new folder 119 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet. In this case, a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet. ® The Windows XP operating system stores documents and programs in folders. It even stores other folders in folders. In this lesson, you will create a folder in which to store your new document.
7 Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 6: Starting programs Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually, you will know which program you want to use for a particular task. This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start ® menu, using two of the programs that are built into the Windows XP operating system: Paint and Windows Explorer. 1 Click Start, then point to All Programs.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 6: Starting programs 121 3 To open the second program, click Start, then click All Programs. 4 Point to Accessories, then click Windows Explorer. Windows Explorer provides access to all your computer’s resources. For example, it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer’s hard disk. Sample Windows Explorer open on the desktop Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it—one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter, you now have a screen cluttered with several program windows. Fortunately, it is easy to create order out of this chaos. You can resize and reposition windows so that you can see more than one of them at a time.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 123 Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by pointing your cursor to the taskbar and clicking the secondary button. You have 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.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows The Paint window expands to fill the screen, hiding everything except the taskbar. Notice that the Maximize button has changed. It is now called the Restore 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 button in the top-right corner of the Paint window.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 8: Closing programs 125 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. At this point you have two programs open on the desktop. The next lesson shows you how to close them. Lesson 8: Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program, it is a good idea to close it.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts 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 shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently. This lesson ® explains how to create shortcuts using two Windows XP accessories, Calculator and Character Map, as examples.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts 127 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’t know the name and location of the program file. 1 Click Start, then point to Search. Sample Search options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files or Folders. The Search Results dialog box appears.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Sample Search Results dialog box HINT: Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 3 Type char in the All or part of the file name: text box, and then click Search. The Search function displays a list 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.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 10: Changing the screensaver 129 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 useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document. Lesson 10: Changing the screensaver You can personalize the background area of your desktop with pictures, patterns, or colors. The background is considered a “property” of your desktop.
2 Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 10: Changing the screensaver Click Properties. The Display Properties dialog box opens. Sample Display Properties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. 4 Click the arrow beside the current option—probably “(None)” —to open the screen saver list box. 5 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.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 11: Setting the date and time 131 The next lesson explains 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. To change the date and time settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the Date/Time icon. The Date/Time Properties dialog box appears.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop 4 Click the Time Zone tab and set your time zone. 5 Click OK. Continue with the next lesson to finish cleaning up the desktop. Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial, you created a new icon on the desktop. Since everything you have done to this point has been just practice, you may want to return the desktop back to its original uncluttered state.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop 133 Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop 4 To completely remove an object, select it, and then click File, Delete. The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. Later on—in your real work, not in this tutorial—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.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 13: Using System Restore HINT: Empty the Recycle Bin periodically. Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin. Lesson 13: 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.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 135 ® The Windows XP operating system guides you through the process of storing your system settings for future use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time. Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This lesson teaches you how to use some of the Help features in ® the Windows XP operating system. ® Windows XP Help ® The Windows XP operating system has an excellent Help facility.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? Sample Help and Support Index The left side of the screen contains the index. The text box above the index, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index. 3 Type pictures in the text box. Notice as you type that the corresponding location in the index appears. When you type the letter p, the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P, and so on.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 137 Sample drawing Help window 5 Click the Open Paint link. The Paint program opens. Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about. However, when you do encounter one, it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic.
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ® Sample Windows XP Tours and Tutorials window
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 15: Turning off your computer 139 Lesson 15: Turning off your computer ® It is very important that you let the Windows XP operating system shut down your computer. As it shuts down, the operating system performs a number of tasks ensuring that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer. This lesson teaches ® you how to shut down the Windows XP operating system and turn off your computer. 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer.
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Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter, you will explore other features of your notebook computer.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace. This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Choosing folder options To select a desktop style and browsing option: 1 On the desktop, double-click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2 On the Tools menu, click Folder Options. The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample Folder options 3 Click the style you want to use, then click OK.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop, you can also display a Web page in an individual window. If you subscribe to the Web page, it can be automatically updated on a regular basis. For example, using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather, game scores, stock prices, or headlines—all in the window of your choice.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 145 You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar. Address bar Standard buttons Quick Launch Sample toolbar locations The elements you can add to the top of the window are: 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.
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Toolbar element Description Standard buttons Displays buttons for commonly used commands, such as copying, pasting, deleting items, changing views, and browsing backward and forward. Quick Launch Opens your browser or email program or allows you to view channels or instantly bring your desktop to the front. To add a new toolbar button, drag the program icon to the Quick Launch tray.
Exploring Your Options Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse 147 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard and a mouse, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. To connect a television to your computer, you must first purchase a video cable. You can connect an external monitor to the monitor port. For more information, see “Back” on page 29.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Setting up the connection To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations. To set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection Wizard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. 3 Click Next and follow the on-screen prompts.
Exploring Your Options Connecting to the Internet 149 Getting started 1 Connect the cable. 2 Load the transfer program on both computers. 3 Set any specific options. 4 Start the transfer. 5 When you have finished transferring files, close the programs on both computers. Getting help 1 Click Start, then Help and Support. 2 Click the Index icon on the toolbar. 3 In the dialog box, type direct cable connection. 4 Follow the online guide instructions.
Exploring Your Options 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. The default setting for the modem is COM3. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it. Determining the COM Port To find out which port your modem is connected to: 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Phone and Modem Options.
Exploring Your Options Connecting to the Internet 2 151 Double-click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box appears. 3 Click the Modems tab. Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer’s COM ports. 4 If there is more than one modem listed, select the one you wish to test, and click Properties. 5 Click the Diagnostics tab. 6 Click on Query Modem. A pop up window will inform you that the modem query may take a few moments before displaying the result of the test.
Exploring Your Options Using the Internet Getting started 1 Connect your computer’s modem to a telephone line. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using the telephone line at home, disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission. 2 Start your Web browser. Have your modem dial the ISP’s telephone number, and establish a connection with the ISP’s computer.
Exploring Your Options Using the Internet 153 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 the Internet) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).
Exploring Your Options Using the Internet Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks. ❖ Internet email To send and receive email of your own, you need a mailbox on the Web, or an email address. If you have an account with an ISP, you can probably set up an email address at the same time as you sign up for the service.
Exploring Your Options Toshiba’s online resources 155 There are several ways to upload or download data. It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email, or you can use the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data. Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect.
Exploring Your Options Exploring video features SPANworks 2000 file utilities The central application of SPANworks 2000 is designed to enable data transfers among a group of computers without using wired connections. You can transfer files, browse authorized locations on other computers, or synchronize data with other computers. A record of each transaction is maintained in a list or archive so you know exactly what you sent to others, or received from them.
Exploring Your Options Exploring video features 157 Sample Display Properties dialog box ❖ Click the Settings tab. ❖ Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 640 x 480. ❖ Click Apply, then OK. 3 Connect the other end of the video cable to your television. 4 Press Fn and F5 three times consecutively. The picture will automatically display on the TV screen. If a movie is already playing, turn it off and repeat step 3.
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Exploring 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. NOTE: It is recommended that you do not use the infrared port at the same time as either playing audio or connecting to the internet via a modem. Audio quality may be reduced and the modem connection may be slower or disrupted.
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 159 Positioning bar Skip backward Skip forward Record Play Stop Sound Recorder window 3 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone. The maximum recording time is 60 seconds. 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.
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Your new settings take effect the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer.
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 161 To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer. To locate the headphone jack, see “Left side” on page 32. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack. 3 Adjust the volume. Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’s capabilities and usefulness.
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software — a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on) possible. ® The Windows XP operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card.
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 3 163 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place. NOTE: If you have a Type III card, insert the connector into the lower slot. If you have a Type I or Type II card, you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot. There are two eject buttons, one per slot. When the PC Card is seated, the eject button for that slot pops out.
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Removing PC Cards 1 Click the PC Card button on the taskbar. 2 Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. A message advises you that you may safely remove the card. 3 To remove the PC Card, press the slot’s eject button once. Ejecting a PC Card 4 Remove the PC Card and store it properly. Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on.
Exploring Your Options Emulating a full-size keyboard 165 ❖ Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network. ❖ Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating. DEFINITION: SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface. A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices, such as a scanner or digital camera to your computer. Before removing a PC Card, shut it down by clicking the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon on the taskbar.
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Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse ❖ Open a Windows program ❖ Open a file in its associated Windows program ❖ Display a customized folder of Windows programs and/or files from which to choose Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot keys, that perform preassigned operations. For more information, see “Hot Keys” on page 229. You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 169 Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document: ❖ Drag-and-drop ❖ Use the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag-and-drop. Using drag-and-drop To assign a key to a program or document: 1 Start both Fn-esse and Windows Explorer (or the program supporting drag-and-drop). 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document: 1 Start Fn-esse. 2 Perform one of the following: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key, then press the desired assignment key. ❖ Using the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button. The Assignment Type dialog box appears. HINT: If you are making a direct key assignment, complete step 3.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 171 ® If you are unsure how to do this, refer to your Windows XP operating system documentation. ❖ Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected. ❖ To open a popup list showing the items in that folder, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program. Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments, choose Assignments from the Fn-esse keyboard. Fn-esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. To access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then double-click Toshiba HW Setup. Sample Toshiba HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup 173 ❖ Display — Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display ❖ CPU — Allows you to enable or disable accessing the processor’s serial number ❖ Boot Priority—Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system.
Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Power Saver Toshiba Power Saver Toshiba Power Saver enhances your computer’s power management capabilities. The Power Save Modes tab contains a series of settings for power management. You can change which mode your computer uses, change settings for each mode, or create your own mode. To access Power Saver Properties: 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.
Chapter 8 TM WinDVD 2000 WinDVDTM is a full-featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology. You use it to play CDs and DVDs. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power. If your computer has a DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, you can use InterVideo WinDVD to play DVDs. Your computer comes with WinDVD pre installed. WARNING: Before playing a DVD, turn the volume down.
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: You cannot play DVD movies on a TV and on the LCD/CRT at the same time. Insert a DVD into the drive, following the instructions in “Inserting a disc” on page 80. The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD. If the autoplay feature is enabled, the DVD automatically begins to play (see “Setting general properties” on page 185 for information on enabling autoplay. To open WinDVD manually: 1 Click Start, and point to All Programs.
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs 177 Time slider Playback speed slider Current chapter indicator Current time slot indicator Sample WinDVD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD toolbar The WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom. If the toolbar or status bar does not appear, you can display them by following the instructions in “Setting general properties” on page 185. The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls.
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Using the WinDVD status bar The time slider enables you to rapidly move forward or backward in the DVD content. Move the time slider to the left to move backward or move it to the right to move forward. The current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar. The playback speed slider enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays. Move the slider to the left to slow the playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster.
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Bookmarks Playlist Time slider Audio volume controls Counter 179 Exit Repeat Help button Eject Properties Directional buttons Web Expanded controls button Sample WinDVD control panel You can open a shortcut menu by positioning the cursor anywhere in the WinDVD window, other than over the control panel, then clicking the secondary button.
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Repeat — repeat the current chapter, if the DVD contains chapters. Otherwise this button repeats the DVD from the beginning. When the repeat button is activated, the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the control panel counter. The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat button again, and the repeat symbol no longer displays on the control panel.
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Click this 181 To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Fast reverse — move quickly R backward through the DVD content. When you reach the desired location, click the play button to resume playing the DVD. Previous — move to the begin- PgUp ning of the previous chapter and resume playing the DVD. Next — move to the next chapter and resume playing the DVD. PgDn Fast forward — move quickly F forward through the DVD content.
WinDVD 2000 Using playlists Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and the computer’s hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features appear gray, and you cannot select them. A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them.
WinDVD 2000 Using playlists 183 2 Click the File button in the lower-right corner of the window, to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files. 3 In the Directory list, select the file you want to play first, and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist. DVD files have an .mpg, .vob or .ac3 file name extension. After selecting a file, the file name appears in the Selected files list. You can also double-click a file name to add it to the playlist.
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD Resuming normal playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist, click the eject button to open the disc tray, then close it again. The DVD resumes normal playback. Customizing WinDVD You can control several general WinDVD characteristics, such as whether the toolbar and status bar are visible, as well as numerous audio and display features.
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD 185 Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code, the drive letter assigned to the DVD-ROM drive, the autoplay default option, and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default. Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content. It divides the world into six regions. The intent is to enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region.
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the WinDVD video window. Player is the WinDVD control panel. 5 Click OK to save your settings. Setting audio properties TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and the computer’s hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features appear gray, and you cannot select them.
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD 187 Properties dialog box with Audio tab on top 4 5 In the Audio channels box, select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows: ❖ If you have two speakers, select one of the 2 speaker modes. Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel. Stereo mixes the audio channels into two channels. Dolby Surround Compatible mixes the audio channels into two channels plus Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. 3D audio provides standard 3D audio sound.
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD ❖ No vocal does not output vocals to any speaker. ❖ Left vocal outputs vocals to left speakers only. ❖ Right vocal outputs vocals to right speakers only. ❖ Both outputs vocals to both left and right speakers. 6 In the Dolby Pro Logic box, select the Always enable check box to enable Dolby Pro Logic. Clear the check box to disable it. 7 To test Dolby Pro Logic, click the Test button. Setting display properties 1 Launch WinDVD, if it is not already running.
WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features 189 4 Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized. Otherwise clear the check box. 5 Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden. Otherwise, clear the check box. 6 Select the OSD (On Screen Display) check box to enable OSD. Otherwise, clear the check box. 7 Click OK to save the settings.
WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features control panel. See “Using the WinDVD control panel” on page 178 for help locating the expanded controls button. WinDVD expanded control panel Use this To do this Directional buttons — use to navigate the WinDVD menus, as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard. The center button represents Enter. Or use keyboard shortcut ↑ (Up) → (Right) ↓ (Down) ← (Left) Enter Numeric keypad — use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number.
WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Menu button — displays all available menus for the current DVD. Examples of menus are: Root, Audio Language, Subtitles. Use your mouse or the control panel directional buttons to select a menu. Click Resume to resume DVD playback. None Chapter button — displays a list of all the chapters in the current DVD. Select the chapter you want to play, or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter number.
WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this To do this Subtitles — displays a list of all the available language subtitles. This button is enabled only for DVD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes. Select the desired language, or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD’s default language. Or use keyboard shortcut S Camera angles — displays a G list of all the available camera angles.
WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features 193 Zooming in You can zoom in on an area of the WinDVD video window to get a closer look. 1 Click the Zoom button, located in the upper-left corner of the directional button panel. 2 Position the cursor over the top-left corner of the area you want to view in close up. 3 Hold the primary button and drag the cursor to the bottomright corner of the area you want to view in close up. A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view.
WinDVD 2000 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Adjusting the color balance You can adjust the DVD color balance. Click the adjustment button on the main DVD video window toolbar to open the Adjustment dialog box. WinDVD Adjustment dialog box The adjustment dialog box provides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness. It also provides two color control sliders. Move the Color control 1 slider to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow color values.
WinDVD 2000 Exiting WinDVD 195 Exiting WinDVD Click the control panel Exit button, or click the Close button, to exit WinDVD.
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Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems yourself without needing additional assistance. 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.
If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix To close a program that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). The Close Program dialog box appears. This box lists all the programs and processes currently in operation. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 2 Select the program you want to close, then click End Task. Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working.
If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix 199 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad. 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message. 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer. You open a program that immediately stops responding. If Standby mode is on (enabled), it may stop a program from responding. Close the program you are trying to open and turn off Standby mode.
If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and release the power button. The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette drive. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk.
If Something Goes Wrong Windows XP problems 201 Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the ® Windows XP Startup menu to fix the problem.
If Something Goes Wrong Windows XP problems ❖ Return to OS choices menu TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Windows® operating system. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 203 ® To access Windows XP Help: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click Fixing a Problem. 3 Click Trobleshooting Problems. 4 Click the problem you want help with. Troubleshooters ® The Windows XP operating system includes a wide range of helpful troubleshooters that can assist you with many common computer problems.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices, programs, and features. If the system or one of its attached devices isn’t working, resolving the problem can be timeconsuming and frustrating. The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time. After you add each device, test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 205 device overwrites the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. Plug and Play ® With Plug and Play and the Windows XP operating system, avoiding hardware conflicts is easy. Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/output system) and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to Plug and Play-compliant devices.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. CAUTION: Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 207 3 Click the Device Manager button. 4 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 5 To view the properties, double-click the device. The Device Properties dialog box appears, providing various tabs from which to choose. Some of the common ones are: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict memory card installed, the error is not caused by the memory card. Power problems Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 209 If the battery has completely discharged, it will not begin charging immediately. Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see whether the battery is charging. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You have connected an external keyboard and you get one or more keyboard error messages. If you have a second keyboard, try it. If it works, the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer. Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard. You may have plugged the external PS/2 keyboard in while the computer was turned on. Using the TouchPad, click Start, then click Turn Off Computer.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 211 If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button. 2 Click Properties, and then Settings. 3 Change a setting and click OK. For more information, see the Windows® XP Help. The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 213 ScanDisk tests the disk. 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, point to All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures. Many software packages automatically create backup files.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 can’t read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run ScanDisk on the faulty diskette (for instructions, see “Disk drive problems” on page 212).
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 215 Some discs run correctly, but others do not. If the problem is with an application CD-ROM, refer to the software’s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program’s needs. The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability. Silver-colored CD-ROMs are the most reliable, followed by gold-colored CD-ROM. Green-colored CD-ROMs are the least reliable.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Other cards must be set up before you can use them. Use the ® Windows XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information, or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card. Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 217 The System Properties dialog box appears. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click the Device Manager button. 4 Double-click the device listed as your PC Card. The PC Card’s Properties dialog box appears, containing information about your PC Card configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The system does not recognize your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller. This problem may be caused by a low battery. Replace the battery with a fully-charged one or charge the battery fully as follows: 1 Make sure the computer is not in Standby mode. For more information, see “Using Standby” on page 98. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cable.
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 219 Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer. If your printer is ECP- or IEEE 1284-compliant, make sure you have an IEEE 1284 printer cable. Check that the printer has plenty of paper. Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray. Run the printer’s self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port (look in Device Manager under Modems for the built-in modem). Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in the communications program. It should be set up to transmit at 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 28800, 33600 bps (bits per second) or higher.
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 221 On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy files to diskette, following the steps in “Saving your work” on page 74. ❖ Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape. Some people use a combination of these methods, backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis.
If Something Goes Wrong Using VirtualTech Using VirtualTech VirtualTechTM is a suite of innovative support resources and tools installed on your computer. VirtualTech will make your computing experience easier and more fulfilling by assisting you when you have questions, run into problems, or need help with your computer or programs. To access VirtualTech, double-click the VirtualTech icon located on your computer’s desktop.
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 223 If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may need additional technical assistance. This section contains the steps to take to ask for help. Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first.
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. 1 Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing: www.pcsupport.toshiba.com 2 Next, try one of Toshiba’s online services.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices 225 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites www.toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site www.computers.toshiba.com Marketing and product information in the USA www.toshiba.ca Canada www.toshiba-Europe.com Europe www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm Japan Toshiba’s worldwide offices Argentina Acron S.A. Solís 1525 (1134) Buenos Aires Argentina Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Central America & Caribbean TechData Latin America 8501 NW 17th Street, #101 Miami, FL 33126 United States Chile CHS Promark Chile Ltda. J. Joaquin Aguirre Luco 1339 Huechuraba Santiago, Chile Colombia CHS Promark Colombia Ltda. Carrera 129, Nro. 2957 Parque Industrial de Occidente Bodega 30 - Zona Fontibón Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia Czech Republic CHG Toshiba, s.r.o.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Japan Toshiba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8001 Japan Luxembourg Same as Netherlans Mexico Toshiba de Mexico S.A. Sierra Candela No. 111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. CP 11000, Mexico DF Morocco C.B.I. 22 Rue de Béthune Casablanca Morocco The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices 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) Ltd.
Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the 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. Instant password security Fn + This hot key locks the keyboard and turns off the display. To resume working, if you have registered a user password, press Enter, type your password and press Enter. If you haven’t registered a password, press Enter.
Hot Keys Power usage mode ❖ The Toshiba Power Saver feature that turns off the display to conserve power (and needs no password to resume operation), or ❖ The use of an invalid Display mode hot key (Fn + F5) setting. Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the power usage modes. The power usage modes under battery power are: Long Life, Normal, and High Power. The power usage modes under AC power is Full Power only.
Speaker sound level Fn + This hot key controls the system speaker sound level. Power-on display Fn + This hot key cycles through the display options. The display options are: Built-in Display Only, Simultaneous Display, and External Monitor Only. TECHNICAL NOTE: In order to use simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the built-in display panel to match the resolution of the external display device.
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Appendix B Power Cable Connectors The Satellite computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world.
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Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide.
Glossary Acronyms DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nematic DVD digital versatile (or video) disc DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institu
Glossary Terms RFI radio frequency interference ROM read-only memory RTC real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web 237 Terms The following terms may appear in this user’s guide.
Glossary Terms application — A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic input/output system (BIOS) — See BIOS. baud rate — The speed at which a communication device, such as a printer or modem, transmits information.
Glossary Terms 239 byte — A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data. See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte, megabyte. C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’s main memory. See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM.
Glossary Terms controller — A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU — See central processing unit (CPU). CPU cache — A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache.
Glossary Terms 241 disk drive — The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. diskette — A thin, flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data. Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette.
Glossary Terms executable file — A computer program that is ready to run. Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files. Names of executable files usually end with a .bat or .exe extension. expansion device — A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities. Other names for an expansion device are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. extension — See file extension. external device — See device.
Glossary Terms 243 ground — A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, 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.
K Glossary Terms 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 — Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache — Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed.
Glossary Terms 245 MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) — A standard for connecting musical instruments, synthesizers, and computers. The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use, and vice versa. modem — Short for “modulator/demodulator.” A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital, enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines.
Glossary Terms parallel — Processes that occur simultaneously. In communications, it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time. On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device. Most modern printers are parallel. Compare serial. password — A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network.
Glossary Terms R 247 RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. This type of memory is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory. Compare ROM. random access memory — See RAM. read-only memory — See ROM. reboot — See boot, restart. removable disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A diskette is one example of a removable disk.
Glossary Terms Standby — A feature of some Windows® operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. Suspend — A feature of some Windows® operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again.
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.
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Index A B AC adapter 54 connecting the power cable 55 AC power cable connectors 233 light 36 problem solving 208, 209 adding background to a window 144 additional memory 48 installing 48 alarm setting levels 105 types 105 Alt key 71 Application key 72 As Web Page option 144 Ask IRIS Online 222 audio CDs playing 38, 78 audio features 158 avoiding strain and injury 42, 43, 45 battery 55, 103 additional packs 100 alarm 105 charging 54, 56, 66, 101 charging before use 47 conserving power 104 cover 40 determi
Index CD Player 37, 84, 85 CD/DVD controls 79 DVD-ROM drive eject 80 Restore 124 speaker volume control 85 C caps lock light 35 Card and Socket Services 162 care and handling compact discs 87 diskettes 77 your computer 67 CD Player next track button 38, 84, 85 play/pause button 37, 84 previous track button 37, 84, 85 stop/eject button 37, 84 CD Player control panel 85 CD/DVD control buttons 79 stop/eject 81 CD-ROM drive 31, 78 manual eject button 81 problem solving 214 CD-ROMs using 78 CDs care and h
Index shortcuts Calculator 126 Character Map 127 critical battery alarm 105 Ctrl key 71 Current time 113 cursor control mode light 35 overlay 73 hot key 231 customizing computer settings 65 taskbar 142 window toolbars 144 D date and time 131 DC-IN jack 29 desktop 110 background 110 choosing style and browsing options 143 removing objects 132 Web style 144 windows 122, 123, 124 determining remaining battery power 103 Device Manager check/change device properties 206 configuration tool 206 disabling a devic
Index external monitor connecting 147 external speakers 161 eyestrain avoiding/reducing 44, 45 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 212 files backing up 77 copying to diskette 77 hierarchal file system 113 naming 75 printing 75 saving 74 transferring 148 Fn key 71, 165 assigning functions 169 Fn-esse 167 assigning keys 169 change/remove key assignments 171 drag-and-drop 169 keyboard 168 starting 168 using keyboard or pointing device 170 viewing key assignments 171 folder creating new 119 folders displaying
Index chat rooms 154 connecting to 149 downloading files 154 news groups 154 overview 152 problem solving 202 uploading files 154 Internet Explorer 111 Interrupt Request channel 204 InTouch Center 222 IRQ (Interrupt Request) channel 204 ISP (Internet Service Provider) 116 J jacks external speakers 30 headphone 30 microphone 29 K keyboard 35, 71 85-key 35 caps lock key 71 caps lock light 35 character keys 71 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 71 cursor control overlay 35, 73 hot key 231 emulating full-size 165 Fn-ess
Index Safe 201 Standby 105 monitor connecting 147 connecting an external 30 port 30 monitoring battery power 103 mouse 52 connecting 52 PS/2 52 USB 52 My Computer 73, 111 My Documents 111 N naming files 75 network accessing 147 connecting to 90 dial-up connection 91 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 147 Notepad 117 numeric mode light 35 numeric overlay 35, 72 hot key 231 O on/off light 36 opening a Web page 116 operating system 109 optional devices battery pack 100 overlay keys 72 cursor control 73 numeric
Index Hibernation 93, 96 Shut down 93, 95 Standby 93, 98 power off guidelines 66 Power Options utility 96, 199 Power usage mode 99, 113 power-on display hot key 231 precautions 46 presentations viewing on television set 156 printer Add Printer Wizard 62 connecting 53 problem solving 218, 219 selecting mode 53 printing your work 75 problem prevention 220 solving 197, 209, 215 program starting 73 programs Web browsers 153 PS/2 external keyboard 29 mouse 29, 52 port 29 Q Quick Start card 27 R real-time cloc
Index setting the date and time 131 setting up computer 60, 61 printer 62 software 60 work environment 42 setting up your computer 47 settings customizing the computer 65 shortcut tray 110 shortcuts creating 126 Shut down 93, 95 quick 96 restarting 93, 96 software setting up 60 sound .
Index battery will not charge 208 faulty adapter or cable 208 light does not come on 208 partially charged battery 209 batteries 208 CD-ROM drive 214, 215 data files 213 device properties 206 disabling a device 206 disk drive files missing 212 Non-system disk or disk error 200, 213 slow 213 diskette drive can’t insert diskette 213 can’t read diskette 214 display 210 external monitor 211 faulty AC adapter 208 faulty power cable 208 further assistance 223 hardware conflict 203, 204, 205 hot swapping 217 Inte
Index W warranty SelectServ 26 wav files recording 158 Web address 153 Web browsers 153 Web sites 203, 224 opening a page 116 Web style 144 Wi-Fi wireless networking 147 windows adding a background 144 minimizing and maximizing 123 resizing and moving 122, 124 Windows Explorer 73 Windows Help Support Online 203 troubleshooters 203 Windows logo key 72 Windows XP Briefcase 148 fails to start 200 Help 135, 203 Preview 137 special features 141 Startup menu 201 Shut Down 139 Tours and Tutorials 137 WinDVD
