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5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA C6621-1002M3 Satellite ® 1105 User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ InT ouch ® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 175 in this guide.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Model: Satellite 1105 Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk- ReWritable (CD-R W), one of the mo st adv anced storage technologies av ailable.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ANY CRITICAL APPLICA TIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRI TICAL APPLICA TION, YO U , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONS IBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contact: T oshiba America Inform ation Syst ems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadi an ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 company will gi ve you notice, in writi ng, to allow you to mak e any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If any o f your telephone equipment is not operating properly , you should immediately remov e it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 aw are that compliance with the abov e conditions may not prev ent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coo rdinated by a representativ e designated by the s upplier .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radi o standard b y the countries in Fig.1. Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1. DVD-ROM Safety Instructions The D VD-ROM dri ve employs a laser syst em.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the label and manufacturing information may v ary .) CA U T I O N : This appliance contains a laser system and is classified a s a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Copyright This guide is cop yrighted by T oshiba America Information System s, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the co pyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prio r written permission of T oshiba.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite and Note worthy are re gistered tradem arks, SelectServ , FreedomW are , and SmartMedia are trade m arks, and InT ouch is a registered trademark of T oshi ba America Informat ion Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation.
11 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 19 This guide .............................................................. 19 Safety icons .............................................
12 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 2: Getting Started ....................... ................. 33 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 33 Creating a computer -friendly environment ....... 33 Keeping yourself comfortable .
13 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Windows ® special keys .................................... 62 Overlay keys ..................................................... 62 Starting a program ................................................. 64 Saving your work .
14 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 4: Mobile Computin g .................. ................. 85 T oshiba’ s energy-saver design ............................... 85 Running the computer on battery power ............... 86 Power management ....
15 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Lesson 8: Closing programs ............................... 113 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ............................... 114 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator .............. 114 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map .
16 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Internet Ser vice Providers.............................. 140 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 140 Surfing the Internet ........................................ 141 Internet features .....................
17 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Setting general properties .............................. 161 Setting audio properties ................................. 163 Setting display properties .............................. 164 Customizing the control panel .
18 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Develop good computing habits .......................... 206 If you need further assistance .............................. 207 Before you call ............................................... 207 Contacting T oshiba .
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I ntroduction W elcome to the world of po werful and portable multimedia computers! W ith your new T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accompany you where ver you go. Y our computer comes with W indows ® XP Home already installed.
20 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and ho w to turn it on. After that, seek out whatev er interests you most.
21 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highl ights technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon deno tes helpfu l hints and tips.
22 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba of fers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ TM w arranty programs. For more information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at toshiba.com . If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “I f Something Goes Wrong” on page 175 .
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Finding Y our W ay Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your notebook computer . It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer .
24 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Front with the display closed The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. T o open the display panel, pr ess the display latch and raise the panel. The floppy drive allo ws you to insert flopp y disks in your computer .
25 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Back The cooling v ent pre vents the computer’ s central processing unit (CPU) from ov erheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed. CAUTION: T o prevent possible overheatin g of the CPU, make sure you don’t block the cooling v ents.
26 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Netw ork port (RJ45 jack) provides access to a LAN via standard Ethernet ® network cab le. The modem port lets you use a stan dard RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem dir ectly to a standard telephone line.
27 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two T ype I or T y pe II PC Cards, or one T ype III PC Card.
28 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Front with the display open The computer ’ s screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear , s harp images. The power b utton turns the computer on and off.
29 Finding Y our Way Around F ront with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The T ouchPad TM enables you to mo ve the cursor with the stroke of a f inger . The primary and secondary b uttons below the T ouchPad act like the b u ttons on a mouse, with primary and secondary functions.
30 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 System indicator panel The DC IN indicator flashes when the computer is connected to an external po wer source. The hard disk dri ve indicator flashes while the hard disk driv e is being accessed.
31 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The numeric mode light glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay k ey types the white number printed on the k ey instead of typing the lett er printed on the top of the ke y .
32 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery pack contains the battery . For information about replacing the battery , see “Changing the main battery” on page 92 . The battery r elease latch secures the battery cov er to the computer , prev enting the cov er from dislodging from the computer case.
33 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w o rking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your n otebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations.
34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
35 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you are using an e xternal monitor , the top of the display should b e no higher than e ye lev el. ❖ If you use a paper holder , set it at about the same height and distance as the screen.
36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lo wer curv e of your spine. If necessary , use a cushion to provi de extra back support. Lo wer-back-support cushions are a v ailable at many of fice supply stores.
37 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W ork habits The key to a voiding discomfort or injury from strain is to v ary your acti vities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your working day . Findin g ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and impro ve your ef ficiency .
38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Some PC Cards can become ho t with prolonged u se. If two cards are installed, both can become hot e ven if only one is being use d. Overheating of a PC Card ca n result in errors or instability in its operation.
39 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all set up steps up to “Setting up your software” on page 39 b efore adding external o r internal components to your co mputer .
40 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Skip to e x it the process or Next to continue. NOTE: T o register online, your computer’ s modem must be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. A windo w will display asking if you wish to register with T o shiba and Microsoft.
41 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Completing installation Upon complet ion, you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer . Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, T oshib a recommends setting up your software f irst.
42 Getting Started Connecting the A C adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the AC adapter The A C adapter enables you to power the computer from an A C outlet and to charge the computer’ s batteries. The A C po wer light on the computer glows when the de vice is plugged in.
43 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN jack on the back of the computer . T o locate the DC-IN jack, see “Back” on page 25 . 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet.
44 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Press the display latch and lift the display panel . Opening the display pa nel CAUTION: T o avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily .
45 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The A C power indicator flashes when the computer is connected to an external po wer source. The battery light: ❖ Glo ws amber while the battery is being char ged. ❖ Glo ws green when the ba ttery is fully char ged.
46 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o move it to the left side, slide your f inger from right to left.
47 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab . The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab view windo w appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev er is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK .
48 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Additional memory comes in 12 8 MB and 256 MB modules. There are two memory slots. Y our system may hav e both slots occupied. CAUTION: If you use the computer for a long time , the memor y modules will become hot.
49 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Base of a Satellite 1105 computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriv er , unscrew the two scre ws that secure the expansion memory slot cov er , then remov e the memory slot cov er .
50 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Gently put the memory module connector do wn at an angle and press do wn until the clips snap into place. Do not force the module into position. The memory module should be le vel when secured in place.
51 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a memor y module 1 Follo w steps 1 through 5 in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 47 . 2 Gently push the memory lo cks outward until the memory module pops up.
52 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a printer NOTE: Read the documentation that came with your printer . Follow the manufacturer’ s instructio ns when connecting a local printer . NOTE: Y ou must supply the proper printer cable.
53 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a li ve A C outlet. T o connect a parallel printer: CAUTION: Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is on may damage the prin ter , the computer , or both.
54 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and F axe s window 3 Click Add Printer .
55 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the operating system recognizes it automatic ally .
56 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 11 Click Next . The operating system prompts you to print a test page. 12 If your printer is connected and turned on, click Next. T o complete the setup proced ure without printing a test page, click No , then click Next .
57 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information, see “Po wering do wn the comp uter” on page 76 . Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and moving your computer , and explains ho w to fit an antitheft lock.
58 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a computer lock Y ou m ay want to secure your computer to a he avy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional POR T -Note worthy ® computer lock cable.
59 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 3 Learning t he Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sa ve it to the disk.
60 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your files to diskettes **(or other removable storage media)** o n a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha ve a separate backup copy .
61 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Character keys T y ping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a type writer , except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space chara cter instead of just passing over an area of the page.
62 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows ® special keys W indows ® special ke ys The keyboard provides two ke y s that ha ve special functions in the operating system: ❖ The W indows ® logo k ey opens the Start menu.
63 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the numeric keypad overlay T o turn on the numeric k eypa d ov erlay , press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on.
64 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o turn off the cursor control o verlay , hold down the Fn ke y and press F10 again. The cursor co ntrol mode light on th e ke yboard indicator panel goes out.
65 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 To s a v e : ❖ A f ile you are updating, open the program’ s File menu and click Sa ve . ❖ A ne w file, choose Sa ve As from the File menu, ty pe a name for the file, and click OK .
66 Learning the Basics Using disk ettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using diskettes The 3.5-inch diskette dr i ve, lets you use either double-d ensity (720 KB) or high-density (1.44 MB) disk ettes for data transfer and storage. Diskette drive The disc/disk acti vity indicator flashes when the diskette dri ve is in us e.
67 Learning the Basics Bac k ing up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Ne ver touch the magnetic surf ace of a disket te. Fingerprints can pre vent the dri ve from reading the data stored on a diskette. ❖ Ne ver twist or bend a disk ette. ❖ K e ep diskettes at room temp erature and av oid exposing them to direct sunlight.
68 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click the icon for the disk ette dri ve (3 1/2 floppy [A:]). HINT : Y ou can a lso back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file (or files) you want to backup with the secondar y button, then pointing to Send T o and clic king 3 1/2 Flopp y (A:) .
69 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM drive components Y our D VD-ROM dri ve may look like this: Sample D VD-ROM drive CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in-use indicator light is gl owing.
70 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume co uld damage your ears.
71 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a disc CAUTION: Be careful not to t o uch the drive’ s lens (located underneath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction.
72 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing an audio CD W ith the computer turned on, insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . The W indows Media TM Player opens and the CD begins to play . T o access the Windo ws Media TM Player , you ca n open it through the Start menu or double-click the icon on the desktop.
73 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W indows Media TM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play /Pause b utton on the CD Player control panel.
74 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Remov e the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protectiv e cover . CAUTION: If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray , wait for the disc to stop before removing it.
75 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o clean a disc, wipe it from the center outwards (not in a circle) with a clean, dry cloth. If necessary , moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alco hol).
76 Learning the Basics P owerin g down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a netw ork remotely , using the b uilt-in modem and a dial -up connection.
77 Learning the Basics P o wering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urn Off command The T urn Off command shuts the computer do wn completely . When you st art up agai n, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating s ystem. Y ou mu st open any programs and files yo u want to u se.
78 Learning the Basics P owerin g down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mo de uses a little more time and battery po wer than restarting from Standby be cause information is being retrie ved from the hard disk instead of memory .
79 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using T urn Off Follo w these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click Start , select T urn off computer . The T urn off computer dialog box appe ars. Sample T urn off computer dialog box 2 Click Tu r n O f f .
80 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When I press the po wer button on my computer Set this option to Pow e r Of f to have the computer shut do wn when you press the po wer button. Sample T oshiba P ower Management Advanced ta b 4 Click A pply .
81 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer dialog box 3 Click Hibernat e. The compute r sa ves the mode of the system, including all open programs and f iles, to the hard disk, and then po wers do wn completely .
82 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba P ower Management Advanced tab 4 Click A pply . 5 Click OK , then close the Control P anel. Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the po wer button.
83 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Standby . Sample T urn off computer dialog box The computer sa ves the status of all open programs and f iles to memory , turns off the displ a y , and goes into a lo w-powe r mode. The on/off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Standby mode.
84 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esou r ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click the Perf ormance and Maintenance icon, and then click the T oshiba Po wer Management icon.
85 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspec t s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer standby mode when it is not being used, thereb y conserving ener gy and saving mone y in the process.
86 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Running the computer on batter y power The computer contains a remov able Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) high-capacity battery th at provides po we r when you are away from an A C outlet.
87 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CAUTION: Changes to these settings may result in system performance or stability issues. Users who are not com pletely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration .
88 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Leav e the po wer connected, and the battery should begin charging after a fe w minutes. HINT : Once the batter y is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on batter y power until the batter y discharges completely .
89 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Does not glo w if the ex ternal po wer source is disconnected or if the batte ry is completely discharged Determining remaining batter y power NOTE: Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining batter y power .
90 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drai ns the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequ ently if you are working in temperatures b elow 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
91 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs lo w you can : ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery . ❖ Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the battery with a c har ged spare.
92 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba P o wer Management Alarm tab Changing the main batter y When your battery p o wer is running lo w , you hav e two options—connect the computer to an A C power source or install a charged battery .
93 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Push and hold the battery rele ase latch, then firmly pull the battery pack to ward yourself.
94 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Re verse Polarity should be a v oided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so th at it cannot be installed in rev erse polarity . ❖ Charge the battery pack only in the computer .
95 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you ha ve e xtra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an e xtended period, more than one month, remo ve the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the A C adaptor wh en the battery is fully charged.
96 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 33 , also apply while trav eling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust.
97 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indo ws ® XP operati ng system by guidi ng you through a fe w basic tasks. If you ha ve used a W indo ws ® operating system before, you will find the W indows ® XP operating sy stem f amiliar .
98 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad fo r e verything you can do in the W indows ® XP operati ng system.
99 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can create a ne w desktop icon for any folder , f ile, or program b y dragging the element’ s icon from its location in a windo w to the desktop area.
100 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on starting p rograms, see “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 107 . T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar .
101 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad an d contr ol buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our of fice may ha ve more than one file cabinet, just as your computer may ha ve more than one disk driv e.
102 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and control b uttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 W ith the pointer in an empty area of the desktop, click the secondary b u tton (the righ t-hand b utton) to open the desktop shortc ut menu.
103 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad an d contr ol buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NOTE: If the taskbar is locked, you need to unlock it. T o unlock the taskbar , place the cursor on the taskbar and click the secondar y button.
104 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a W e b page from a window and from the taskbar . The lesson assumes you hav e an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
105 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr ea ting a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you ho w to create a text file without ha ving to f irst open a program. 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button.
106 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice that when the docume nt opens, th ere is a ne w button on the taskbar that reads My New Doc- Notepad (the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but, if you point to the na me, the complete name is visible).
107 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop.
108 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting p r ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample P aint window 3 T o open the second program, click Start , then click All Programs . 4 Point to Accessories , then click Wi nd ow s Ex p l ore r .
109 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Explor er window Notice the taskbar no w has two b uttons on it—one for Paint and one for W indo ws Explorer .
110 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This lesson introduces se veral wa ys to adjust the size, shape, and position of windo ws open on the desktop.
111 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Maximize bu tton in the top-right corner of the Paint wi ndow . The P aint windo w expands to f ill the screen, hiding e verything e xcept the taskbar .
112 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 No w that the windo ws are side by side, you can see ho w you could refer to one windo w while working in the other . Resizing and mo ving windo ws allows yo u to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs.
113 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 8: Closing programs Once you are f inished working with a document or program, it is a good idea to close it .
114 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcu ts to your desk top, you can open p rograms or files with the click of a button. Y ou will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs y ou use most frequently .
115 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Ty p e Calculator and click Fin ish . The operating system displa ys the new shortcut on your desktop. Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’ t kno w the name and location of the program file.
116 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Searc h Results dialog box HINT : Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 3 Ty p e char in the All or part of the f ile name: te xt box, and then click Search .
117 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Clicking a shortcut icon op en s the program or folder immediately . Y ou ca n place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful.
118 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system open s the Display Properties dialog box. Sample Display Pr o perties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Sa ver tab . 4 Click the arro w beside the current option to open the screen sav er list box.
119 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting th e date and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The next lesson e xplains how to set tw o other properties—the date and time.
120 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click the Tim e z on e tab, then the drop-do wn list box and set your time zone.
121 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Recycle Bin op en on the desktop 4 T o completely remov e an obje ct, select it, and then click File , Delete . The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin.
122 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o delete e verything from the Recycle Bin at once, choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. Click Ye s to confirm that you are sure. HINT : Empty the Recycle Bin periodically .
123 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system guides yo u through the p rocess of storing your system settings for fu ture use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time.
124 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The left side of the screen contains the inde x. The text box above the inde x, wh ere the cursor is flashing, le ts you type in a topic you want to find in the index.
125 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 program to look at it while y ou read about the p rogram in the Help topic.
126 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: T urning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 15: T urning off your computer It is v ery important that you let the W indo ws ® XP operating system shut do wn your computer .
127 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer . Windows ® XP special features The Wi n d o w s ® XP operatin.
128 Exploring Y o ur Options P e rsonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Personalizing your desktop Y our desktop is your virtual wo rkspace. This section explains ho w to customize its features for the way you like to work.
129 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bringing the world to your desktop W ith the W indows ® XP operating system you can set up your desktop with complete W orld W ide W eb integration at a single click.
130 Exploring Y o ur Options P e rsonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 T o browse the Gallery for more components to add, click V isit Gallery . In order to bro wse, an activ e Internet connection must be established. 8 T o select some other W eb si te, type the ad dress of the W eb site you want or click Browse t o locate it.
131 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The My Computer window appears. 2 Select the To o l s menu, then click Folder Options . The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample F older Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options.
132 Exploring Y o ur Options P e rsonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or more cu stomizable toolbars at the top of a windo w . As you browse, the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the windo w and automatically displays the ap propriate toolbar butt ons and menus.
133 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The elemen ts you can ad d to the top of t he window are: Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then click the name of the toolbar yo u want to display .
134 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Open the folder you want to vie w as a W eb page . 3 In the To o l s menu, s elect Folder Options. 4 In the T asks section, click the button for Show common tasks in f olders .
135 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across th.
136 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 T o verify that the modem is set up properly , double-click the COM port to which your modem is connected. The Modem AMR Properties box appears. 8 In the device status area, th e computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly .
137 Exploring Y ou r Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Set up a home or small off i ce network ❖ Set up an adv anced connection 5 Click Next and follo w the directions on the screen. The computer connects to the network.
138 Exploring Y o ur Options Connecting to the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Getting help transferring files 1 Click Start , then Help and Support . The Help and Support window appears. 2 Click the Index button. 3 In the dialog box, typ e direct cable connections .
139 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a modem If you’ re using a mode m, you connect the mode m to one of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports.
140 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W orld Wide Web The W o rld W ide W eb (or ‘W eb’) is a subset of the Internet — a collection of interlin.
141 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb browser displays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W eb site home page.
142 Exploring Y o ur Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Internet ne ws groups A ne ws group is similar to a chat room, but instead of using a dedicated site to co n verse a b.
143 Exploring Y ou r Options Exploring video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display settings hot key Using the Fn + F5 keys, y ou can set your system’ s display to vie w DVD mo vies or presentations on an external d e vice. In this instance, there is an alternativ e way in which you can manually set the display for external vie wing.
144 Exploring Y o ur Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exploring audio features Y ou can use your computer to reco rd sounds using an external microphon e. Y ou can play .wa v sound f iles or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, h eadphones or external speakers.
145 Exploring Y ou r Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton and speak no rmally into the microphone. NOTE: Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you ha ve f inished recording, click the Stop b utton.
146 Exploring Y o ur Options Connecting a monitor , ke yboar d and mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . Y our new settings tak e effe ct the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers.
147 Exploring Y ou r Options Changing the display pr operties setting 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the display properties setting 1 Right-click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties . The Display Properties dialog bo x appears. Sample Display Pr o perties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab .
148 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’ s capabilities and usefulness. Y ou can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer . Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Interna tional Association) standard.
149 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o insert a PC Card: 1 T urn of f the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . After the Safe to Remove Hardw are message appears, it is safe to remov e the PC Card.
150 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping One of the great things abou t PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with anothe r while the computer is on.
151 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 7 WinDVD W inD VD is a software progra m for playing back CDs, V ide oCDs and D VDs. This chapte r explains ho w to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power .
152 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 WARNI NG: Before playing a DVD, turn down the volume. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage yo ur ears. See “Using the control panel playback button s” on page 155 to locate the volume control buttons.
153 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the WinDVD toolbar The W inD VD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom. If the toolbar or status bar do es not appear , you can display them by following the instructions in “Setting general prop erties” on page 161 .
154 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the WinDVD control panel The W inDVD control panel rese mbles the control panel of a standard home D VD player .
155 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 From the W inDVD control panel, you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded control s button . The expanded control panel contains se veral advanced features. See “Using W inD VD Adv anced Features” on page 167 for an explanation of these features.
156 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Clic k this T o do this Or use ke yboard shortcut Repeat — repeat the current chapter , if the D VD contains chapters.
157 WinDVD Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fa st backward — move quickly backw a rd through the D VD content. When you reach the desired location, click the play b utton to resume playing the D VD. R Pre vious — move to th e beginning of the previous chapter and resume playing the D VD.
158 WinDVD Using playl ists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Maximizing the video window T o close the W inDVD control panel and expand the video windo w to fi ll the screen, click the Maximize b utton. T o display the control panel agai n, double-click anywhere in the video window .
159 WinDVD Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating playlists 1 On the W inD VD control panel, click the playlist button. The Playlist windo w appears. Sample Playlist window 2 Click the File b utton in the lo wer left corner of the windo w , to indicate that you are creating a playlist of indi vidual f iles.
160 WinDVD Customizing W inDVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 When you ha ve finished creating your playlist, click Sa ve Playlist to sav e it. Y ou do not assign a name to the sav ed playlist, as you can only sav e one playlist at a time. After saving the playlist, a confirmation dialog box appears.
161 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 On the W inD VD control panel, click the Properties button. W inD VD displays the Properties d ialog box, wi th the General tab on top.
162 WinDVD Customizing W inDVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NOTE: Most DVD-ROM drives let you change the region code, usually between one and five times. Once a drive has reached the limit, the region code cannot be changed again. Pay careful attention to the Remaining times until permanent box on the General properties tab.
163 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting audio properties NOTE: The DVD author determin es w hich features the DVD supports. When playing a DVD, some of the c ontrol panel features may be unavailable. Unsupported features appear gray , and you cannot select them.
164 WinDVD Customizing W inDVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ No vocal does not output v ocals to any speaker . ❖ Left vocal outputs v ocals to left speakers only . ❖ Right vocal outputs v ocals to right speakers only . ❖ Both outputs vocals to both left and right speakers.
165 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Select the OSD (On Screen Display) check box to enable OSD. Otherwise, clear the check box. 5 Click OK to sa ve the settings. Customizing the control panel Y ou can customize the appearanc e of your W inD VD TM 2000 player’ s control panel.
166 WinDVD Customizing W inDVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Y ou can select a new con trol panel background colo r , or select Wi n DVD to display the control panel in a dif ferent format. Sample new W in D VD contr ol panel appearance Y ou can also select About to display copyright and v ersion information.
167 WinDVD Using W i nD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using WinDVD Advanced Features TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’ s hardware configuration, s ome of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD.
168 WinDVD Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Use this T o do this Or use ke yboard shortcut Playback speed — control the speed at which the D VD plays. Mov e the slider to the left to slo w the play- back speed or move it to the right to play the D VD faster .
169 WinDVD Using W i nD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Numeric keypad — use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number . After you hav e entere d a chapter number , click the check mark button on the right of the middle ro w on the numeric ke ypad to begin play - ing that chapter .
170 WinDVD Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter bu tton — displays a list of all the chapters in the current D VD. Select the chapter you want to play , or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter num- ber . C Titl e b utton — Dis- plays a list of all the titles on the current D VD.
171 WinDVD Using W i nD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Subtitles — displays a list of all the a v ail- able language subti- tles. This button is enabled only for D VD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes.
172 WinDVD Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zooming in Y ou ca n zoom in on an are a of the W inD VD vide o window to get a closer look. 1 Click the Zoom button, located in the upper -left corner of the directional button panel.
173 WinDVD Using W i nD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Release the primary button. W inD VD automatically fills the windo w with the selected area. Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the W inD VD video window , you can mov e the zoom window location using the pan feature.
174 WinDVD Launching an Internet br owser fr om W i nD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The adjustment dialog box pro vides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness. It also provides tw o color control sliders. Mov e the Color control 1 sl ider to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow colo r v alues .
175 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 8 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your notebook computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your de aler or the manufacturer of a software program.
176 If Someth ing Goes W rong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o close a program that has stopped respo nding in the Wi n d o w s ® XP operating system: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultaneously . 2 The W indows T ask Manager appears. 3 Click the Applications tab .
177 If Something Goes Wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W indows T ask Manage r Shutdown menu, T urn Of f option The compute r shuts do wn. Y our program perf orms an illegal operation.
178 If Someth ing Goes W rong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer . Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when yo u turn on the po wer .
179 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no disk ette in the diskette dri ve. If there is one, remove it and press any ke y to continue.
180 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Press F8 when your computer starts. The W indows ® Adv anced Options menu disp lays these options.
181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 other mistake makes it impossible for your bro wser to locate the site.
182 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Fixing a hardwar e problem or oth er appropriate link . 4 Choose from specific topi cs and follo w the steps. If there is still a problem, the op erating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is.
183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the W indows ® XP operating syst em, a void ing hardware conflicts is easy .
184 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a wa y to check and change the configuration of a de vice. CAUTION: Changing the default settings usin g Device Manager can cause other conflic ts that make one o r more devices unusable.
185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a w ay to view the properties of a de vice. Properties include the name of the manufacturer , the type of de vice, the driv ers installed, and the system resources assigned to the de vice.
186 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Memory card problems Incorrectly connected o r faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be de vi ce-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 T urn of f the computer via the Start menu.
187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the A C power li ght still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is w orking properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The A C adapter and power cabl e work corr ectly , but the battery will not charge.
188 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on maxi mizing battery po wer , see “Charging the battery” on page 8 7 . Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happen s, the problem may be related to the keyboard i tself.
189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are using the b uilt-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor .
190 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A message tells y ou that ther e is a pr oblem with your display settings and that the ad apter type is incorrect or the current settings do not w ork with your hard ware.
191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri ve you want to ch eck. The dri ve’ s properties box appears. 3 Click on Properties .
192 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A diskette will not go into the exter nal diskette driv e. Y ou may alrea dy hav e a diskette in the driv e. Ma ke sure the dri ve is em pty . Y ou ma y be inserting the disk ette incorrectly .
193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty . If necessary , wipe it with a clean cloth di pped in water or a neutral cleaner . Replace the disc in the tray . Make sure it is lying flat, label side uppermost.
194 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 may impact the playback performance of the W inDVD player . WinD VD controls ar e disabled.
195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 for example, b y installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance. Some so ftware changes may also impact playback performance (for example, do wnloading new dri vers from the W eb).
196 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 WinDVD problems: Content issues Movies exhibit poor perf ormance of “Director's Commentary” or other si milar optional content versions. Some movi es may e xhibit poor performance of these features.
197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 WinDVD: Error messages This table offers descr iptio ns and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using W inD VD. Err or message and additional information Resolution The disc in the D VD-ROM dri ve is not a valid disc type.
198 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W inD VD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations. The screen size exceeds the allo wable display limit. There are not enough sys- tem resources to play the D VD at the selected setting.
199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 There is a problem with the copy protection system within the D VD-R OM dri ve. Playback cann ot con- tinue. The D VD-R OM dri ve failed to authenticate (authorize playback of) the D VD disc.
200 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Permission to play is denied. Please check the Parental Control setting. The Parent al Control set- ting of W inD VD is lower than the Parental Control le vel of the content being played.
201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound from the computer . Adjust the v o lume control. If you are using external headphones or speak ers, check that they are securely connected to your comp uter .
202 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other cards must be set up before you c an use them. Use the Wi n d o w s ® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) W izard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft ® documentation for more information, or refer to the do cumentation that came with the PC Card.
203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary b utton, then click Properti es . The System Propert ies dialog box appe ars. 3 Click the Hardwar e tab . 4 Click the Device Manager button.
204 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 T urn of f the computer . 3 Connect the A C adapter and power cable. 4 K e ep the computer plugged in for about three hours with the po wer turned off. The problem may also be caused b y a conflict wi th any additional memory in your system.
205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou may hav e connected the prin ter while the computer is on. Disable Standby mode, turn of f the computer, and turn of f the printer . T urn the printer back on , mak e sure it is on line, then turn the computer back on.
206 If Someth ing Goes W rong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The modem is on, set up pr operly and still will not transmit or recei ve data. Make sure the lin e has a dial tone. Co nnect a telephone handset to the line to check this.
207 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Read the user’ s guides. It’ s v ery dif ficult t o provide a f a il-safe set of steps you can follo w e very time you e xperience a problem with the computer .
208 If Someth ing Goes W rong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For the number of a T oshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and su spect that the problem is hardware-related, T oshiba offers a v a riety of resources to help you.
209 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and product information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .
210 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices Au s t r a l i a T oshiba (Australia) Pty .
211 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide offices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s.r .l. V iale Certosa 138, 20156 Milano Italy Jap an T oshiba Corp oration, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, T okyo, 105-8001 Japan Luxembourg T oshiba Information Systems Benelux B.
212 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sloveni a Inea d.o.o. Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Sl oven ia Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.
213 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys tha t, w hen pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the ke y indicating the option or feature the ke y controls.
214 Hot Keys Sound 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sound Fn + This hot k ey c ycles through the dif ferent alarm volume le vels. The alarm volume opti ons are: Of f, Low , Medium, and High. Of f is always first. Display modes Fn + This hot k ey c ycles through the po wer-on display mode options.
215 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typica l A C powe r cable connec tors for v arious parts of the wor ld .
216 Power Cable Connectors 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 - Blank Page -.
217 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features de fined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo w ing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide.
218 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory modul e DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video.
219 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 PCMCIA Personal Computer Mem ory Card Inter national Association RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time cloc.
220 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of power usually supplied to residential and commerci al wall outlets. A C reverses its direction at regular interv als. Compare direct curr ent (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type.
221 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 bus — A n electrical circuit that co nnects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer , such as the video adapter , disk drives, and ports. It is the pathw ay through which data flows from one de vice to another .
222 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 color palette — A set of speci fied colors that establishes the color s that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or devices can w ork to gether harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or language as anot her .
223 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 direct memor y access (DMA) — A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory — See folder . disable — T o turn a computer option off. See also enable .
224 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 driver — See device dr iver . DV D — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DV D - RO M . D VD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) — A very high-capacity storage medi um that uses laser optics for reading data.
225 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 fo r m a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’ s operating syst em. Form atting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write in formation to th e disk or read information from it.
226 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 hot key — (1) A feature in w hich certain keys in combin ation with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery sav e mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that acti vates a memo ry resident program.
227 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two tran sparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pa ttern that polarizes the light passing through it.
228 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 multimedia — A combin ation of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a co mputer program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI. N network — A collection of computers and associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities.
229 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 PC Card — A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of no tebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard di sk driv e, network adapter , sound card, or SCSI adapter .
230 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 rem ovabl e disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk driv e. A diskette is one e xample of a remov able disk. res o lu t io n — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen.
231 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Standby — A feature of some Windo ws ® operating systems that allows you to turn of f the com puter without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again.
232 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3.
233 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Index A A C adapter 42 A C power light 30, 42, 45 Accessories programs 108, 122 audio features 144 av oidi ng injury 34 B battery caring for 93 changing 92 charge not lastin.
234 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 channels DMA 182 Character Map 115 charging main battery 56, 87 R TC (real-time clock) battery 88 checking device properties 185 cleaning CD or D VDs 74 computer 57 diskette.
235 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 major featur es 98 properties 117 shortcut menu 102 Start button 99 system tray 100 taskbar 100, 110 Device Manager 184 checking properties 185 disabling a device 184 dial-u.
236 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 program has performed an illegal operation 177 warning resume failure 178 Wi n DV D 197 expansion memory slot 49 cov er 31 external monitor connecting 134, 146 not working 1.
237 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 K keyboard 28 character keys 61 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 61 cursor control o verlay 63 function keys 61 hot keys 214 indicator p anel 30 not working 178, 188 numeric ke ypad o.
238 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 password instant 213 PC Card Card and Socket Services 148 checklist 202 CIS (Card Information Structure) 201 computer stops working 203 eject button 26 errors 204 hot swappi.
239 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 194 D VD-ROM slo w playback 195 exte rnal displa y not working 190 external keyboard not working 188 external monitor 189 fault y memory 186 hardware conflict 18 1, 182 hard.
240 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 S safety computer 96 disposing of batteries 95 icons 20 precautions 37 saving your work 64 ScanDisk 191 screen blank 188 doesn’t look normal/flickers 189 Screen Saver tab .
241 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 tutorials 104, 125 U Uniform Resource Locator (URL) 128, 141 uploading 142 URL (Uniform Resource Locato r) 128, 141 USB (Uni versal Serial Bus) port 25 USB mouse connecting .
242 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 toolbar 153 video content poor 196 video window , maximizing 158 zoom 172, 173 W izards Add Printer 53 W indows PC Card 202 W orld W ide W eb 140.
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