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5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 TOSHIBA C6619-1002M3 Satellite ® 1955 Series 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 Chapter 9 on page 203 in this guide.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Model: Satellite ® 1955 Series 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 2.1.2 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 2.1.2 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 2.1.2 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 2.1.2 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 2.1.2 Wireless LAN and your Health W ireless LAN products, like other ra dio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic en ergy . The level of ener gy emitted by W i reless LAN de vices ho wev er is far much less than the electromagne tic ener gy emitted by wireless devices like for exam ple mobile phones.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'object d'une licence, il doit être utilisé à l 'interieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blidage maximal.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ra dio or tele vision reception, which can be determined by turning th e equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and corr ect the inte rference by one or more of the following measures: ❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 those products for additional information. No other transmitter may be co- located with this de vice ex cept FCC ID# CJ6P A3070WL or CJ6P A3171WL. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW safety instructions The CD-R OM,D VD-ROM , D VD-ROM /CD-R W driv es e m p l o y a l a s e r system.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T rademarks Satellite, Note worthy , SelectServ , and InT ouch are reg istered trademarks, SecureSleep, and FreedomW are are trademarks o f T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. W inDVD is a trademark of InterV ideo, Inc.
13 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 23 This guide .............................................................. 23 Safety icons ...........................................
14 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 Chapter 2: Getting Started ....................... ................. 39 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 39 Creating a computer -friendly environment ....... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable .
15 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 Caring for your computer ....................................... 68 Cleaning the computer ..................................... 68 Moving the computer ....................................... 68 Using a computer lock .
16 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 Playing a CD or DVD .............................................. 85 Drive components and control buttons ............ 85 CD/DVD control buttons .................................. 87 CD/DVD control and digital audio control .
17 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 Chapter 4: Mobile Computin g ................... .............. 107 T oshiba’ s energy-saver design ............................. 107 Running the computer on battery power ............. 107 Battery Notice .......
18 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 Lesson 4: Creating a new document .................... 129 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder ........................... 131 Lesson 6: Starting programs ............................... 132 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows .
19 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 Using your computer at the office ........................ 158 Setting up for communications ...................... 158 Connecting the modem to a telephone line .... 160 Connecting your computer to a network ......
20 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 Chapter 7: T oshiba Utilities ...................... ............... 175 Power Management ............................................. 176 Chapter 8: WinDVD .............. ....................... ........... 179 Playing DVDs .
21 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 Chapter 9: If Something Go es Wrong ....... .............. 203 Problems that are easy to fix ............................... 203 Problems when you turn on the computer ........... 205 The Windows ® operating system is not working 206 Using Startup options to fix problems .
22 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 Appendix A: Hot Keys ....... ....................... ............... 241 V olume Mute........................................................ 241 Instant password security .................................... 242 Without a password .
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion 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 ou will find that your Microsoft ® W indows ® XP operating system is already installed on your computer .
24 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety instru ctions that must be observed in order to av oid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.
25 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.
26 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 ® warranty programs. F or more information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at T oshiba.com. If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “I f Something Goes Wrong” on page 203 .
27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Chapter 1 Finding Y our W ay Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of the exterior features of your notebook comp uter .
28 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Front with the display closed The wir eless mouse activ ation button turns on the wireless mouse. The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. T o open the display panel, slid e the display latch to the right and raise the panel.
29 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The LAN port enables you to connect the computer to a local area network using a 10/100 Ethernet link. The modem port enables you us e a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line.
30 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Right side The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio-output devices, such as e xternal speakers. Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers.
31 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The manual eject b utton enables you to open the driv e tray when the computer is of f. CAUTION: Never use a p encil to press the manual eject b utton. Pencil lead can break off inside the co mputer and damage it.
32 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The PC Card eject b uttons release PC Cards from the corresponding slots.
33 Finding Y our Way Around F ront with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The T ouchPad TM enables you to mo ve the cursor with the stroke of a f inger . The Primary contr ol button ne xt to the T ouchPad acts like the primary b utton on a mouse.
34 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Keyboard indicator panel The cursor control mode light glo ws when the cursor control ov erlay is on.
35 Finding Y our Way Around F ront with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 System indicator panel The system indicator l ights are under a t inted panel and are visible only when the feature they represent is either on, or both on and activ e. The AC p o w e r l i g h t glows green when the computer is connected to an external po wer source.
36 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The disc/disk acti vity light flashes green when the diskette driv e, the D VD-R OM or the D VD-ROM/CD-R W driv e is being accessed. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use.
37 Finding Y our Way Around F ront with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Press and hold the mode b utto n for a few seconds, until the CD mode indicator lights to sho w that the CD control buttons on the front panel are now functional. The pr evious track b utton returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc.
38 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Underside The expansion memory cov er protects the slots where you insert additional memory . See “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 57 for det ailed information. The cooling vent helps keep your computer at an optimum temperature.
39 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
40 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to .
41 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ 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.
42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ 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.
43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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 .
44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ 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.
45 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Setting up your computer Y our computer contains a recha rgeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. T o use external po wer or to ch arge the battery , attach the AC adapter .
46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 5 Click Ye s to register , or No to exit the process. NOTE: If you click No , you may re gister with T oshiba by clicking the Register with T osh iba icon on the desktop. 6 Enter your personal inform ation in the re gistration window .
47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Adding external devices NOTE: Before adding external devices, T oshib a recommends setting up your software f irst.
48 Getting Started Connecting the A C adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
49 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Connecting the adapter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. The A C power and battery lights glo w . DANGER: Damaged power cab les can cause fire o r electric shock.
50 Getting Started Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Charging the batter y Before you can use the battery to po wer the computer , you must charge it. Connect the co mputer to a li ve power outlet using the A C adapter and po wer cable. The on/of f light glo ws green and the battery light glo ws amber to show that it is charging.
51 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel . Opening the display pa nel CAUTION: T o avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily .
52 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Pr essing the power button NOTE: When you turn on the comp uter for the first time, don’t turn off the power again until the operating sy stem has loaded completely . The A C po wer light glo ws when the computer is connected to an external po wer source.
53 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using the T ouchPad™ The T ouchPad, th e small, smo oth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensiti ve to touch and enables you to mov e the cursor with the stro ke of a finger .
54 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 left one and corresponds to the left mouse b utton. T o double- click, press the primary butto n twice in rapid succession. The function of the secondary button depends on the prog ram you are using.
55 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using the wireless mouse The wireless mouse, combined with the wireless ke yboard, giv es you extra mobility when using your computer . Y ou can mov e the mouse and ke yboard seve ral feet from your system.
56 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Activating the mouse When you turn yo ur computer on, the wireless mouse tu rns on automatically . If the mouse does not turn on, press the left bu tton on the fron t of your computer .
57 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Setting up other devices Installing additional memory (optional) Y our computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to increase the computer’ s memory if you use c omplex software or process large amounts of data.
58 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 5 Close the display p anel and turn the compute r upside do wn to locate the expansion memory slot co ver to the empty memory slots. Base of the computer 6 Using a standard Phillips no.
59 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 CAUTION: Static electricity ca n damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal su rface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up .
60 Getting Started Setting up other devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 11 Replace the memory slot cov e r . 12 Replace the scre ws and tighten them. 13 Replace the battery . 14 T urn the computer ov er and reconnect any cables you remov ed. 15 T o verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory: ❖ Click Start , then click Contr ol Panel.
61 Getting Started Using an external k e y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer provided that the k eyboard is USB- compatible. T o connect a keyb oard, attach its cable to one of the computer’ s USB ports.
62 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Y ou can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. T o dete rmine if the printer is USB- compatible, check its documentation. T o achie ve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may com e with your printer .
63 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample Printers and F axe s window 4 Click Add a Printer . The Add Printer W izard window appears.
64 Getting Started Connecting a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 5 Follo w the instructions. HINT : If you ar e using more than one printer , make sure the printer name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference betwe en other printers.
65 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using external display devices Y our computer comes with a built-in LCD display , but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen. T o do this: 1 T urn of f the computer .
66 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 2 Release the Fn key . NOTE: Y ou can also change these settings us ing the Display Properties box in the Cont rol Panel.
67 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T urning off the computer It is a good idea to turn of f your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the f irst time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (e ven though the computer is of f) to fully charge the main battery .
68 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and moving your computer , and explains ho w to fit an antitheft lock. For information about taking care of your computer’ s battery , see “Running the compu ter on battery power” on page 107 .
69 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Although your notebook com puter is b uilt to withstand reasonable shock and vib ration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. Y ou can purchase a carrying case from your T o shiba dealer or through T o shiba’ s W e b site at toshibaaccessories.
70 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot located on the right side of th e computer , then rotate the ke y a quarter turn and remove it. The computer is no w securely locked to deter theft.
71 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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 stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sa ve it to the disk.
72 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Back up your files to diskettes (or other remov able storage media) on a re gular 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 .
73 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
74 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
75 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
76 Learning the Basics Emulating a full-size ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T o turn off the cursor control o verlay , hold down the Fn ke y and press F10 again.
77 Learning the Basics Using the wir eless ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 3 Switch the ke yboard on. T urning on the wir eless ke yboar d 4 Lift the ke yboard up and aw ay from the computer chassis. Lifting the ke yboa r d out of the computer Y ou can now use the k eyboard up to se veral feet from the computer .
78 Learning the Basics Using the wir eless ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 W i re l es s k ey b oa rd re mo v e d fr om the computer chassis Installing the keyboard to the computer T o install the ke yboard to the computer: 1 Insert the front of the ke yboard into the front of the ke yboard slot.
79 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 1 Remov e the screw on the battery co ver , and lift the co ver off. 2 Remov e the connector from the battery and lift the battery from it’ s slot. 3 Replace the battery and rea tta ch the conn ector remo ved in step 2.
80 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer , save your work to the hard disk driv e or a dis kette. This is one of the most important rules of computing. NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Standby command, in case the batter y discharges before you return to work.
81 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Printing your work V erify that the opera ting system is set up for your printer as described in “T urning of f the computer” on page 6 7 . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it.
82 Learning the Basics Using disk ettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using diskettes The 3.5-inch internal diskette dri ve lets you use high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and storage. Sample e xternal diskette drive Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arro w on its upper surface points to ward the driv e.
83 Learning the Basics Bac k ing up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ If a diskette is dirty , clean it with a soft cloth moistened in wate r . Do not use cleaning fluids. ❖ Ne ver slide back the protective metal co ver . ❖ Ne ver touch the magnetic surf ace of a disket te.
84 Learning the Basics Backing up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 5 Double-click the folder that contains the fil e, then click the file you want to copy . HINT : Y ou can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than on e file. 6 Click File , then click Send T o .
85 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Playing a CD or DVD Y our computer has a D VD-R OM or D VD -R OM/CD-R W driv e that ca n read both D VD-R OM an d CD-R OM discs.
86 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Components DV D - RO M o r DV D - RO M / C D - R W d r iv e Use the eject b utton to release the disc tray . This b utton requires po wer to operate. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the activity light is glowing.
87 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 CD/DVD control buttons The control b uttons on the front edge of the computer enable you to play audio CDs when the computer is of f. Y ou can also use them to play CDs and D VDs when the computer is on.
88 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Y ou can eject a disc by pressing the stop/eject b utton twice. Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned off and the sound subsystem i s turned on. CD/DVD control and digital audio control The follo wing chart describes CD/D VD control and digital audio mode.
89 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio CD or a DVD, turn the volume down.
90 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 4 Carefully place the disc in th e empty tray with its label faci ng up. 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.
91 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Removing compact discs T o remov e a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the dri ve. CAUTION: Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowing.
92 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample W indows Media TM Player T oshiba Skin Y ou may switch the Media Player windo w to full mode one of two w ays: ❖ Click on the center of the desktop icon for the player , and select Switch to full mode from the pop-u p menu.
93 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter de voted to using Wi n DV D TM . For information about ho w to play back a D VD, see “W inD VD” on page 179 .
94 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or D VD-R OM/CD-RW multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive Y our computer may come with a D VD-R O.
95 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Connecting the modem Y our computer comes with a built-in V .90 56K modem and a built-in 10/100 Et hernet LAN adapter . T o use the modem, you must connect it to a standa rd voice-grade RJ11 telephone line.
96 Learning the Basics Using the i.LINK® port 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Remotely , using the built-in modem and a dial-up connection. T o set up the netw ork connection, use the Network Setup Wi z a r d : 1 Click Start and point to All Pr ograms . 2 Point to Accessories , then to Communications , and click Network Setup W izard .
97 Learning the Basics P o wering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Powering down the computer When you po wer down the compu ter , you hav e three options to choose from: T urn Of f (o r Shut down), Hibernate and Standby . Each option has its adv antages.
98 Learning the Basics P owerin g down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open programs and f iles you were pre viously using. Hibernation command Hibernation mo de shuts the comp uter down completely , but it first sa ves the current state of the computer to the hard disk.
99 Learning the Basics P o wering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Standby command The Standb y command puts the computer into a po wer- sav ing mode. Standb y holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer , you can continue working from where you left of f.
100 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using T urn Off or Shut down For th e W in dow s ® XP Hom e operating system, follow these steps to shut do wn the computer: 1 Click Start , select T urn off computer . The T urn off computer dialog box appe ars.
101 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 1 Click Start , then click Contr ol Panel . The Control P anel appears. 2 Click the Perf ormance and Maintenance icon. 3 Click the T oshiba Power Management icon. 4 Select the Advanced tab .
102 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 7 Close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about the Po wer Saver utility , see “Power Management” on page 176 . Starting again after T urn Off or Shut Down T o start the computer up again, press and hold the po wer button until t he on/of f light changes to green.
103 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Configuring your computer for Hibernation: 1 Open the Start menu, then click Contr ol Panel. 2 Click the Perf ormance and Maintenance icon, and then click the T oshiba Power M anagement icon.
104 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using Standby The Standb y command puts the computer into a po wer- sav ing mode. Standb y holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer , you can contin ue working from where you left off.
105 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 NOTE: If you hold down the shift key , Stand By becomes Hibernate in the T urn Off Computer dialog box. T o ente r hibernatio n mode, you must hold down the shift key while you select Hibernate.
106 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esou r ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 6 Close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about the Po wer Saver utility , see “Power Management” on page 176 .
107 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
108 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Battery Notice T o ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully dischar ged.
109 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Charging batteries The main battery needs to be char ged before you can use it to po wer the computer . Y ou can charge the battery using your computer , or you can use an optional b attery charger .
110 Mobile Computing Char ging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides po wer for the real-time clock (R TC) and calendar . During normal use, the main battery keeps the R TC battery adequately charged.
111 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Monitoring batter y power The battery light indicates the main battery’ s current charge. It: ❖ Glo ws amber while the battery is being char ged. ❖ Glo ws green when the ba ttery is fully char ged.
112 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Conser ving batter y power Ho w long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors,.
113 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 you turn on the po wer again, you can continue where you left off. The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of po wer .
114 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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 . NOTE: If your battery discharges fu lly , your information will be lost.
115 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sliding the battery r elease latch 5 Carefully slide the battery rele ase latch tow ard the ce nter of the computer .
116 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Inserting a charged battery 1 W ipe the battery terminals of the char ged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection.
117 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Safety precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor , ov erheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the computer’ s power immediately and disconnect the po wer cord from the power sock et.
118 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Maximizing battery life T o maximize the life of your battery pack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a po wer source and operate it on battery po wer until the battery pack fully dischar ges.
119 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Store spare battery pack s in a cool dry place out of di rect sunlight.
120 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T raveling tips The en vironmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to work” on page 39 , also apply while tra velling. ❖ Ne ver lea ve your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or cov ered in dust.
121 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indo ws ® XP operating system by guidi ng you through a fe w basic tasks.
122 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad fo r e verything you can do in the operating system.
123 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that can be quickly acti vated by double-clicking the icon.
124 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Search for files ❖ Access W indows ® Help and Support ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system acti vity and turn of f the computer For more information on starting p rograms, see “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 132 .
125 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad an d contr ol buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 the files and folders reside in your co mputer on a storage device , such as a disk dri ve. Y ou can think of your computer storage system in terms of off ice equipment.
126 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 2.1.2 3 W ith the pointer in an empty area of the desktop, click the secondary b utton to open the desktop shortcut menu.
127 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad an d contr ol buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The My Computer windo w is closed.
128 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 1 Right-click the taskbar . A menu appears. If the Lock the taskbar option has a check mark, then the feature is in use. 2 Click Lock the taskbar .
129 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 4: Cr ea ting a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then click Address Bar . The operating system displays the address bar . It indicates that you are in “My Computer .
130 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 3 T o giv e your document a meaningful name, type My New Doc.txt and press Enter . 4 Double-click the My New Doc icon. The operating system open s the ne w document in Notepad—the text editor b uilt into the operating system.
131 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is anal ogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet.
132 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting p r ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 7 Close the windo w by clicking its Close butt on and continue with the next lesson to learn ho w to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually , you will kno w which program you want to use for a particular task.
133 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 6: Starting pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T o use W indows Explorer to launch programs: 1 Click Start , then point to All Pr ograms .
134 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you hav e followed the lessons in this chapter , you no w hav e a screen with se veral program windo ws open.
135 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using the taskbar If you ha ve application windo ws open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by clicking and dragging the program’ s button on the taskbar .
136 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The Paint windo w expands to f ill the screen, hiding e verything e xcept the taskbar . Notice that the Maximize button has changed.
137 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 8: Closing pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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 windows allo ws you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs.
138 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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 .
139 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
140 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample Searc h Results dialog box HINT : Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 2 Click All f iles and folders . 3 Ty p e char in the text box labeled: In all or part of the file name.
141 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 6 In the shortcut menu, click Cr eate Shortcut(s) Here . NOTE: Shortcut icons can be recognized by an arrow in th e lower left corner .
142 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary b utton. The operating system displa ys the desktop shortcut menu.
143 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 11: Setting th e date and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The operating system retu rns you to the desktop. Y ou can view an y object’ s properties b y clicking the object with the secondary b utton, then choosing Pr operties fro m the shortcut menu that appears.
144 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample Date and T ime Pr operties dialog box HINT : T o open the Date an d.
145 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The icon disappears, but, with the operating system, it is not really gone. It is merely set aside in the Rec ycle Bin so that you can restore or delete it later .
146 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 documents, and some times ev en programs.
147 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample System Restor e welcome screen The W indows ® XP operating syst em guides you through the process of storing your system se ttings for future use.
148 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 2.1.2 2 If you do not see the inde x, click index . Help and Support displays the Ind ex. Sample Help and Support In de x The left side of the screen contains the inde x.
149 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating Syst em Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample help wind ow for drawings Notice that under the cate gory drawing s, there is a subcategory: creating using Paint . 4 Highlight creating using Paint, then click Display .
150 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: T urning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The W indows ® XP T our windo w appears. 2 Follo w the instructions. Sample W indows ® XP T our window Lesson 15: T urning off your computer It is v ery important that you let the operating system turn of f your computer .
151 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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 ow s ® XP operati.
152 Exploring Y o ur Options P e rsonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
153 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you vie w your desktop and browse the f iles and folders on your local computer or netw ork file serv er .
154 Exploring Y o ur Options P e rsonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sample W eb-sty le option 3 Click the preferred options. 4 Click A pply , click OK . Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a W eb page on your desktop, you can also display a W eb page in an indi vidual window .
155 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or more cu stomizable toolbars at the top of a windo w .
156 Exploring Y o ur Options P e rsonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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 V iew menu, point to T o olbars, then c lick the nam e of the toolbar you w ant to display .
157 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 2 Double-click the folder you want to open. 3 In the To o l s menu, select Folder Options. The Folders Options box appears. 4 In the T asks section, click the button for Show common tasks in f olders .
158 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor , external full-size ke yboard, an external mouse and an e xternal diskette driv e , you can work with yo ur notebook as if it were a stan dard off ice computer .
159 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The Control P anel appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hard ware . 3 Click Phone and Modem Opti ons . The Phone and Modem Options windo w appears. 4 Click the Modems tab .
160 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the mo dem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade telephone line . See “Connecting the modem” on page 95 .
161 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Setting up a wireless connection For information on ho w to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking de vice documentation.
162 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Host 8 Follo w the on-screen instructions. An over view of using the Internet The follo wing sections gi ve a.
163 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 to a particular network address an d send and recei ve information. Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, man y people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
164 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
165 Exploring Y ou r Options Exploring video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 clearinghouse where all the message s are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board.
166 Exploring Y o ur Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 1 Connect the S-video cable to your tele vision. NOTE: Video cables are not included with your computer . T o connect a device to the S-video jack, you’ll need to purchase the appropriate cable.
167 Exploring Y ou r Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Playing DVDs 1 Open the D VD-R OM or DVD-R OM/CD-R W tray . 2 Place the D VD in the D VD-ROM or D VD-R OM/CD-R W driv e.
168 Exploring Y o ur Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 to the microphone jack and using the Soun d Recorder feature in the operating system. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) fi le is the format for storing sound in files.
169 Exploring Y ou r Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
170 Exploring Y o ur Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source.
171 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
172 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Car d 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping , sav e your data and turn off the co mputer before inserting the PC Card. For more i nformation, see “Hot swapping” on page 174 .
173 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Removing PC Cards 1 Click the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the taskbar . 2 Click Safely remove xxxx , wher e xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. The operating system advise s yo u that you may safely remov e the card.
174 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
175 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Chapter 7 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether , these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change def ault options.
176 T o shiba Utilities P ower M anagement 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Power Management The Po wer Management feature enables you to con trol your computer’ s power usage, reg ardle ss of the source, and use the many preset po w er modes, or define your own.
177 T oshiba Utilities Po w e r M a n a g e m e n t 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Y ou may choose a power -saving management strate gy to best suit your computing n eeds.
178 T o shiba Utilities P ower M anagement 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Battery mode tab This section lists the preset modes along with the estimated battery life for ea ch mode. Th e preset mode s are: ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Po wer ❖ User Defined Although you can change the p roperties for an y of these modes, this is not recommended.
179 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 8 WinDVD W inD VD is a software program for playing back V ideoCDs and D VDs. This chapter e xplains how to use thi s program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power .
180 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 183 to locate the volume control buttons.
181 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 189 .
182 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 .
183 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 195 for an explanation of these features.
184 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.
185 WinDVD Playing D VDs 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 u tton. T o display the control panel agai n, double-click anywhere in the video window .
186 WinDVD Using playl ists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’ s hardware config uration, some of the control p anel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD.
187 WinDVD Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. 3 In the left display select th e dri ve and folder where the D VD files are located.
188 WinDVD Customizing W inDVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resuming normal playback after using playlists T o resume playing the D VD files in order after using a playlist, click the eject button to open the disc tray , then close it again. The D VD resumes normal playback.
189 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting general properties Yo u u s e t h e General tab to select the region code, the dri ve letter assigned to the D VD-R OM drive, the autoplay def ault option, and which W inD VD toolbars are displayed by default.
190 WinDVD Customizing W inDVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 To o l b a r is the bar containing basic player function s that is displayed at the top o f the W inD VD video windo w . Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the W inD VD video window .
191 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 In the A udio channels box, select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follo ws: ❖ If you ha ve two speake rs, select one of the 2 speak er modes . Mono mixes the audio channels i n to one channel.
192 WinDVD Customizing W inDVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting display properties 1 In the Properties dialog box, click th e Display tab . The Disp lay tab mov es to the front. Sample Pr operties dialog box wit h Display tab selected 2 Select the Lock aspect ra tio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video windo w is resized.
193 WinDVD Customizing W inD VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing the control panel Y ou can customize the appearanc e of your W inD VD TM 2000 player’ s control panel.
194 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.
195 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.
196 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 .
197 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 .
198 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.
199 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.
200 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.
201 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.
202 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 .
203 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Chapter 9 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.
204 If Someth ing Goes W rong Pr oblems that are easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T o close a program that has stopped respo nding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultan eously (once). 2 Click Windo ws T ask Manager . The W indows T a sk Manager window appears.
205 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to pa ste the details into Notepad. 5 Add a paragraph break and t ype some notes describing what you were doing whe n you receiv e d the message.
206 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 external disk ette dri ve and press the left or right arro w key and choose your bo ot-up device. HINT : Press F12 as you power on the compu ter to access the menu.
207 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not workin g 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Unless a hardware de vice has failed, probl ems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device.
208 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 See your W indo ws ® documentation for fu rther expl anation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode.
209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search f ield, type in the t opic of the problem with which you need help and follo w the on-screen instructions.
210 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The device most recently connec ted to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict . Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need re sources to accomplish a task.
211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 ❖ Reconfigure the de vice so that its requirements do not conflict.
212 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 type of de vice, the driv ers installed, and the system resources assigned to the de vice. T o check a de vice’ s properties: 1 Click Start, Control P anel, Perf ormance and Maintenance , and then Administrativ e T ools .
213 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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 Click Start , then click T urn Off Computer .
214 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
215 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 For more information on maxi mizing battery po wer , see “Charging batteries” on page 109 . Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange thi ngs happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard i tself.
216 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 If you are using the b uilt-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an extern al monitor .
217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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 hardwar e.
218 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri ve you want to check. The dri ve’ s properties box appears. 3 Click the To o l s tab .
219 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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 .
220 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 spindle. Clos e the dri ve tray ca refully , making sure it has shut completely . Y ou press the disc eject b utton, but the driv e tray does not slide out. Make sure the comput er is connected t o a power source and turned on.
221 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Playback perf ormance is poor . Make sure your system’ s A/C adaptor is plugg ed in and the system’ s po wer setting is on full. The Root or Title menu does not open.
222 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 3 If you ha ve installed ne w hardware, ensure the component’ s driv ers support Microsoft ® DirectX ® 8.1 or higher and W inD VD. Contact the manufacturer of th e component.
223 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 6 Double-click the Secondary IDE Channel icon. The Secondary IDE Channel Properties windo w displays. Sample Secondary IDE Cha nnel Pr operties window 7 Click Advanced Settings .
224 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 WinD VD will not function properly with “debug” softwar e installed. The W inD VD application will not function properly if it detects that debug softw are is present on the system.
225 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Microsoft ® DirectShow ® components are missing. Microsoft ® DirectShow ® is not installed properly on the system. Reinstall Microsoft ® DirectSho w ® versi on 6.
226 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 The audio setting s are incorrect. Please check sound card or drivers. The audio card w as found, but there is a problem with the audio c ard or dri vers. The wrong audio driver may be installed in the sys- tem.
227 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 This D VD disc cann ot be played in this region. The selected region cannot be used due to one of the follo wing: The Regi on Code of W inD VD and the DVD disc do not match.
228 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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 .
229 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 in the Mixer Utility (def ault En abled), may cause feedback. Re vert to the def a ult settings. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include man y types of de vices, such as a remov able hard disk, additional memory , or a pager .
230 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Using PC Cards ” on page 171 for how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected.
231 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 system. Use Device Manager to make sure each de vice has its o wn I/O base address. See “Fixing a problem with De vice Manager” on page 211 for more information. Since all PC Cards share the same socket, each card is not required to ha ve its o wn address.
232 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and r eady (on line).
233 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Modem problems This section lists co mmon modem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack.
234 If Someth ing Goes W rong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 software programs b uild in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature. Sa ve your work! See “Computing tips” on page 71 for instructions.
235 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 If you need further assistance If you hav e followed the recommen dations in this chapter and are still havi ng problems, you may need additional technical assistance. This section contains the steps to take to ask for help.
236 If Someth ing Goes W rong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T oshiba voice contact Before calling T o shiba, make sure you ha ve: ❖ Y our computer’ s model and model number . ❖ Y our computer’ s serial number . ❖ The computer and any optiona l de vices related to the problem.
237 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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 toshiba.ca Canada toshiba-Europe.
238 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices Au s t r a l i a T oshiba (Australia) Pty .
239 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide offices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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.
240 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 Sloveni a Inea d.o.o. Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Sl oven ia Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.
241 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.1 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.
242 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.1 Instant password security Without a password The Fn + F1 k ey combinatio n turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the mouse or any k ey will make the display reappear . With a password The Fn + F1 k ey combinatio n turns of f the display and activ ates instant security .
243 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.1 Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery sa ve modes. The po wer usage modes in the operating system under b.
244 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.1 Stand By mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Stand By mode. ❖ A message box is displayed b y default to conf irm that the computer is goi ng into Stand By mode. This message box can be set so it doesn’t display .
245 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.1 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot key cycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes opti ons are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-i.
246 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.1 Enabling a wireless device Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer . The wireless mode is: ❖ W i-Fi enabled—This enables the Wi-Fi antenna.
247 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 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 .
248 Power Cable Connectors 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.1.2 — Blank Page —.
249 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 Glossar 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.
250 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 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 vid.
251 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchron ous dynam.
252 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 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.
253 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 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 .
254 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 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 .
255 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 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 .
256 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 DV D — An indi vidual 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.
257 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 fo l d e r — Also called directory . A container for organizing f i les sav ed to a disk. A folder is sym bolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a f ile folder . A folder can contai n files and other folders.
258 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 high-density di skette — A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of data. See also diskette. 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.
259 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 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.
260 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 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.
261 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 peripheral — Any de vice, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the computer and co ntrolled by the computer’ s CPU. pixel — Short for “picture element. ” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer .
262 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 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. For a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixe ls a v ailable horizontally and vertically .
263 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 system prompt — The symb ol (in the MS-DO S ® operating system, generally a driv e letter follow ed by a “greater than” sign) indicating where users are to enter commands. T TFT display — See active-ma trix display .
264 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2.
265 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.1.2 Index A A C adapter 48 A C power light 35, 48, 52 Accessories programs 146 adding memory 57 alarms low battery 113 audio CDs playing 85 audio features 167 av oidi ng injur.
Index 266 stop 37 C calculator 138 CD Player control panel 91, 92 CD/D VD control buttons 33, 36, 85 CD/D VD s caring for 93 inserting 89, 90 playing 85 viewing contents 93 CD-R OM, D V D-R OM, DVD-R .
Index 267 po wer cable 49 television 65 to a network 95 USB-compatible keyboard 61 video projector 65 conserving battery power 112 cursor control mode light 34 customizing taskbar 152 window toolbars .
Index 268 DV D - RO M/ C D -RW launch W inDVD 167 DV D - RO M/ C D -RW d r i v e 30, 85, 94, 167 can’t access disc 219 dri ve tray w on’t open 220 eject button 86 light 36 manual eject hole/button.
Index 269 configuring 103 starting again from 103 hiding windows 134 hot key display modes 245 display output settings 65 keyboard 246 keyboard o verlays 246 po wer usage mode 243 Standby mode 244 vol.
Index 270 disk activity 36 diskette acti v ity 82 diskette dri ve 36 DV D - RO M/ C D -RW d r i v e 36 hard disk driv e 35, 52 keyboard 33 numeric mode 34 on/off 35 system 33 lock slot 29 M main batte.
Index 271 replacing 174 slots 31 using 171 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Int ernational Association) 171 play/pause button 37 playing CDs and D VDs 85 ports COM 158 LAN 29 modem 29 parallel 29.
Index 272 hardware conflict 20 9, 210 high-pitched noise 228 illegal operation 204 Internet bookmarked site n ot found 208 Internet connection is slo w 208 keyboard not responding 205 keyboard produce.
Index 273 saving your w ork 80 screen 33 blank 215 doesn’t look normal/flickers 216 Screen Sa ver tab 142 SCSI (Small Computer Sys tems Interface) 174 Search Engine 164 secondary control button 54 s.
Index 274 To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r Shut down 100 T oshiba software offer 123 T ouchPad using 53 trav elling ti ps 120 Tu r n O ff 67, 97 restarting 102 turning computer on/off 32, 51, 67, 100 .
Index 275 adv anced features 195 color balance 201 control panel 182 controls are disabled 220 customizing 188 error messages 224 help 202 Internet browser , launching 202 not functioning properly 224.
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