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5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 C6658-0803M1 Satellite ® A35 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ T oshiba Global Support Centre 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 185 in this guide.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Model: Satellite ® A35 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer syste m you purchased may include a ReWr itable CD and/or D VD dri ve( s), among the most advanced data storag e technologies av ailable.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PR ODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICA TIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICA TION, Y OU , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 3.1 T elephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone compan y is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasi onally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operati ons or procedures.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Instructions for IC CS- 03 certified equipment 1 NO TICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certif ied equipment. This certification me ans that the equipme nt meets certa i.
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) ra dio technology , and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 In some situations or enviro nmen ts, the use of W ireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the b uil ding or responsible representative s of the organization.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 des fenetres afin de Four nier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'e mission) est i nstalle a l'e xterieur , il doit faire l'objet d'une licence.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This de vice complies with P art 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subj ect to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This de vice may not cause harmful interference.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The correction of interference caused b y such unauthorized modification, substitution or a ttachment will be the res ponsibility of the user . Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The T oshiba W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card will be i nstalled wit h one of two types of antennas.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Ta i w a n The leg al communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operat ed in accordan ce with te lecommunication laws and regulations.
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2. Indication The indication sho wn below a ppears on this equipment. 1 2.4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS. This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit s are designed to provide reasonable pr otection against ha rmful interference in a residential installati on.
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 This device works on passive scan only. A peer -to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and T urbo Mode. 802.11b (2.4GHz) 802.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Bluetooth wireless technology is a ne w innovative technology , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibi lity of its Bluetooth™ product s with all PCs and/ or equipment using Bluetooth wireless tech nology other than TOSH IBA portable comp uters.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 In some situations or enviro nmen ts, the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by th e proprietor of the building or responsible representativ es of the or ganization.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Note that any changes or modificati ons to this equipment not expressly approv ed by the manufa cturer may v oid the authorization to ope rate this equipment.
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The leg al communications mentioned in the abov e item refer to radio communications operat ed in accordan ce with te lecommunication laws and regulations.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916 Fax: 0 3-5444-9 450 Device Authorization This device obtains t.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Location of the required label (Sample shown below . Location of the label and manufacturing information may v ary .) This appliance contains a l aser system and is classifie d as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference.
24 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Notice The information contained in this ma nual, including b ut not limited to an y product specificatio ns, is subject to change without notice.
25 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury . Disposal of this material may be regulated due to en vironmental considerations . For disposal, reuse or rec ycling information, please c ontact your local go vernment or the Electronic Industries Allianc e at www .
26 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 35 This guide .............................................................. 35 Safety icons .............................................
27 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Chapter 2: Getting Started .. ....................... ................ 51 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 51 Creating a computer -friendly environment ....... 51 Keeping yourself comfortable .
28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Moving the computer ....................................... 80 Using a computer lock ..................................... 81 Chapter 3: Learning the Ba sics ................ ................. 82 Computing tips .....
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Hibernation command ................................... 103 Standby command ......................................... 104 Using T urn Off or Shut down ............................... 105 T urning off more quickly ...
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System...... ................ ........ 129 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop .......................... 130 Finding your way around the desktop ............ 130 Windows ® XP file system .
31 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Changing desktop and browsing style ........... 163 Personalizing individual windows .................. 164 Customizing window toolbars ........................ 165 Displaying information about each folder ...... 166 Using your computer at the office .
32 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Using a microphone ....................................... 180 Adjusting recording settings .......................... 180 Using external speakers or headphones......... 181 Connecting a monitor , keyboard and mouse .
33 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 If you need further assistance .............................. 212 Before you call ............................................... 213 Contacting T oshiba ........................................ 213 Other T oshiba Internet Web sites .
34 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Device Settings .............................................. 230 Profile Settings .............................................. 232 Quick Connect ................................................ 233 Using Auto Switch .
35 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 I ntroduction W elcome to the world of powe rful and portab le multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accom pany you where ver you go. Y ou will find your operating system, Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® XP already installed on your compute r .
36 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If you are ne w to computers, or hav e not used a notebook computer before, read through th e first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the co mponents of the computer and ho w to turn it on.
37 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highli ghts technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon deno tes helpful hints and tips.
38 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Ser vice options T o shiba offers a full line of se rvice options built around its SelectServ TM limited warranty 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 “If Something Goes Wrong” on pa ge 185 .
39 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 .
40 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Front with the display closed The CD/D VD control b uttons allo w you to play CDs and D VDs with the computer turned on through the preinstalled operating systems. For a descri ption of these controls, see “CD/D VD con trol buttons” on page 48 .
41 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Back The USB (Univ ersal Serial Bus) ports allo w you to connect USB peripherals to your computer . DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing device s, and monitors.
42 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The DC-IN port is where you plug in the A C adapter for either operating the computer on external po wer or charging the battery . The cooling v ent pre v ents the computer’ s central processing unit (CPU) from ov erheating so that it can continue to perform at maximum speed.
43 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Left side The security lock slot allo ws you to attach an optional POR T - Note worthy ® computer lock cable to your computer for securing it to a large, hea v y object such as your desk. The wir e less antenna on/off switch turns the comp uter’ s wireless antenna on or o f f.
44 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Front with the display open The computer ’ s screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear , sharp images. For more information about viewing options, see “Exploring video features” on page 176 .
45 Finding Y our Way Around F ront with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The front panel p rovides a palm r est to assist you in maintaining proper post ure while using the computer . The primary and secondary contr ol b u ttons belo w the T o uchPad act like the b uttons on a mouse, with primary and secondary fu nctions.
46 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 System indicator panel The CD/D VD indicator light glows green when a CD or D VD is playing. If you have set a password for lo gging onto your system, your computer will start up an d you will need to log on before being able to play a CD or DVD.
47 Finding Y our Way Around F ront with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The disc/disk acti vity light glo ws green when the hard disk driv e is being accessed. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media and result in loss of data.
48 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The caps lock light , located on the Caps Lock key , gl ows w h en you press the Caps Loc k ke y . When this light is on, pressing a letter key on the k eyb oard produces an uppercase (capital) letter .
49 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The play/pause b utton starts the disc player , or makes the disc player pause if it is currently playing. The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. Press the button again to eject the disc.
50 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The battery r elease latch secures the battery cov er to the computer , preventing the co ver from dislodging from the computer case. The battery pack contains the battery . For information about replacing the battery , see “Changing the main battery” on page 122 .
51 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking 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.
52 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ 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.
53 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen without slouching . ❖ If you are using an e xternal monitor , the top of the display should b e no higher than e ye leve l. ❖ If you use a paper holder , set it at about the same height and distance as the screen.
54 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If you are using a con ventional chair: ❖ Y our knees should be slightly high er than your hips. If necessary , use a footrest to raise the le vel of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs.
55 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Exercise your hands, wrists, and arms to impro ve circulation. Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may resu lt in discomfort and possible injury . If your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer and rest.
56 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 too hot to the touch, i f you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on your lap, for example), your skin might suffer lo w-he at injury .
57 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all set up steps up to “Setting up your software” before adding ex ternal or internal components to your computer . These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer , memor y , and PC cards.
58 Getting Started Adding external de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Follo w the on-screen instructio ns to enter the information about your computer . T o register online, your computer’ s modem m ust be connected to a voice-grad e telephone line.
59 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Before starting to use your comp uter , you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory (see “Installing additional memory (optiona.
60 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 4 T urn on the computer . 5 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5 , or by set ting the Display Properties settings.
61 Getting Started Using external display de vices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Adjusting the quality of the external display T o obtain the best picture qua lity from your external display de vice, you may need to adjust the video settings. See the documentation supplied with the de vice for additional confi guration steps.
62 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Connecting to a power source Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the power cable and A C adapter to conn ect the computer to a liv e electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery .
63 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer source 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect/disconnect it. Do NOT pull the cable itse lf. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in a short circuit or electric shock.
64 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Connect the po wer cable to a li ve electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is li ve, th e system indicator panel’ s A C po wer light ( ) glo ws green. Damaged power cables can ca use fire or electric shock.
65 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power . Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel .
66 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 T urn on the computer by pressing and releasing the po wer bu tton located on the to p of the ke yboard. For an illustration to help you lo cate this button, see “Front with the display open ” on page 44 .
67 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ T o move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag yo ur fing er to ward yourself. ❖ T o mov e the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your fi nger across the T ouchPad from left to right.
68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou may also change the enab le/disable setting as follo ws: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel . The Control P anel windo w appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hard war e .
69 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 complex software or process large amounts of data.
70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 1 T urn of f the computer via t he Start menu. See “T urn Off or Shut do wn command” on page 103 . The operatin g system turns of f the computer . 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer .
71 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing the memory slot cover 5 Put the screws and the co ver in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later . 6 Remov e the memory module from its antistatic packaging.
72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 7 Holding the memory modul e by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot , f it the module into the socket. 8 Gently put the memory module connector do wn at an angle and press do wn until the clips snap into place.
73 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing a memor y module If you use the computer for a long time, th e memor y modules will become hot. If this happens, let the mo dules cool to room temperature before you replace them.
74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Gently push the memory c lips outward until the memory module pops up. Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to remove it from the slot.
75 Getting Started Connecting a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Connecting a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse instead of th e T ouchPad, the computer’ s built- in pointing de vice. T o connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one of the USB ports.
76 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Setting up a printer If you started your co mputer with a printer connected an d turned on, it may have been de tected automatically (Plug and Play). If this is not the case, th en you must install the printer driv er for the model of printe r that is connected to your computer .
77 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Add Printer W izard 4 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks y ou to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the operating system recognizes it automatically .
78 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 6 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard prompts you to select your printer . 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer , then click Next .
79 Getting Started T urning off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 .
80 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and mo ving your computer , and explains ho w to fit an antitheft lock. F or information about taking care of your computer’ s battery , see “Running the compu ter on battery power” on page 115 .
81 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using a computer lock Y ou ma y want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional POR T -Note worthy ® computer lock cable.
82 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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.
83 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Back up your files to storage media on 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 hav e a separate backup copy .
84 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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.
85 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Windows ® special keys W indows ® special ke ys The keyboard provides two ke ys that ha v e special functions in the operating system: ❖ The W indows ® logo k ey opens the St art menu.
86 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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.
87 Learning the Basics Repr ogramming the Internet and TOSHIB A Console butt ons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o turn of f the cursor control overlay , hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor co ntrol mode light on th e ke yboard indicator panel g oes out.
88 Learning the Basics Repr ogramming the In ternet and T OSHIBA Cons ole b uttons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o program the Internet or T OSHIBA Console b u ttons: 1 In the system tray of your desktop, double-click the EZ icon . The Conf igure Buttons windo w appears.
89 Learning the Basics Repr ogramming the Internet and TOSHIB A Console butt ons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 1 Click the Browse b utton to locate the desired application until it appears in the Applica tion Launch File Name text fie l d . Sample Configur e Buttons window with Br owse activated 2 Click OK .
90 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o reset both the Internet an d TOSHIB A Console buttons to their original prog ramming: 1 Click Reset All . 2 Click OK . Starting a program The easies t way to st art a progra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in formation you wa nt to work on.
91 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 programs’ documentati on to see whether the y ha ve an automatic sav e feature. 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 .
92 Learning the Basics Backing up your f iles 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual f ile s to media, such as CD, or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another de vice, such as a tape dri ve.
93 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 For these reasons, your computer may come with a D VD-R OM or multifunction dri ve. For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power .
94 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Never press the eject button or turn o ff the computer while the drive-in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. The eject b utton requires po wer to operate.
95 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Inserting a disc Before playin g an audio CD, turn the volume down.
96 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Inserting a disc Be careful not to touch the drive’ s lens (located underne ath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfun ction.
97 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray .
98 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The W indo ws Media Pl ayer windo w appears. Sample W indows Media TM Player scr een The W indows Media TM Playe.
99 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain files just like the hard disk. CDs are often used to install software or store files that require lots of space, such as photographs and large presentation files.
100 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened pap er clip, into the manual eject button access hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject b utton.
101 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Setting up for communications T o communicate across the te lephone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ The computer.
102 Learning the Basics P owerin g down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 the telephone number for the dial-up connection. T o set up the netwo rk connection, use the Dial-Up Netw orking W izard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs . 2 Point to Accessories , then to Communications .
103 Learning the Basics P o wering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T urn Off or Shut down command The T urn Of f or Shut do wn commands power of f the computer .
104 Learning the Basics P owerin g down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Factors when choosi ng Hibernation mode: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, th e computer uses no battery power . ❖ Because the state of the s ystem is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery dischar ges.
105 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ When starting u p again, th e co mputer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using. If you power down using Standby and the batter y discharges fully , your information will be lost.
106 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If you are using the W indows ® XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain, po wer off the computer as follo ws: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down . The Shut Do wn windo w appears.
107 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , then P erf ormance and Maintenance. 2 Double-click the T oshiba Po wer Management icon. The Po wer Options Properties dialog box ap pears. 3 Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you want.
108 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using Hibernation If you are using the W indows ® XP Home operating system, or are using the W i ndo ws ® XP Pro operating sy stem and are not a member of a domain, power off the computer using the Hibernation command as follo ws: 1 Click Start , T urn off computer .
109 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Hibernate computer window 2 Select Hiber nate from the dr op-do wn list of options. 3 Click OK . The compute r sa v es the state of the syst em, incl uding all open programs and files, to the hard disk.
110 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample T oshiba P ower Management Advanced ta b 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 b utton.
111 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using Standby If you are using the W indows ® XP Home operating system, or are using the W i ndo ws ® XP Pro operating sy stem and are not a member of a domain, power off the computer using the Standby command as follo ws: 1 Click Start , T urn off computer .
112 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Stand by compute r window 2 Select Stand by from the drop-do w n list of options. 3 Click OK . The computer sav es the state of all open programs and files to memory , turns off the display , and goes into a lo w-po wer mode.
113 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 4 Select Stand By for the options you w ant. When I press the po wer button Set this option to Stand By to put the computer into Standby mo de when you press the po wer button.
114 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect 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 sa ving money in the process.
115 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Running the computer on batter y power The computer contains a remov able Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides po wer when you are a way from an A C outlet.
116 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Power management Y our computer ships with the po wer management options preset to a configuration that will pro vide the most stable operating en vironment and optim um system performance for both A C p o wer and battery modes.
117 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power . The batter y may take longer to c harge with many applicatio ns open at the same time. The battery may not start char ging immediately if: ❖ The battery is e xtremely hot or cold.
118 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If the R TC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop w orking. It is seldom necessar y to charge the RTC battery becaus e it charges while the compute r is on.
119 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , then P erf ormance and Maintenance. 2 Double-click the T oshiba Po wer Management icon. The current power source a nd battery po wer remaining section displays the current ch arge state of the battery .
120 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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, s.
121 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The computer stores the information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of po wer . If you have Hibernate mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down.
122 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample T oshiba P ower Management Alarm tab Changing the main batter y When your battery p o wer is running lo w , you ha ve two options—connect the computer to an A C power source or install a charged battery .
123 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing the battery from the computer 1 Sa ve yo ur work. 2 T urn of f the computer vi a the Start menu or place i t in Hibernate mode acco rding to the instructions in “Using Hibernation” on page 108 .
124 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Removing the battery If the batter y is leaking or its case is c racked, put on protective gloves to handle it, a nd discard it immediately follo wing the advice in “Disposing of used batterie s safely” on page 127 .
125 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 While holding the release latc h in the open position, seat the battery in the battery compartment. If the battery is properly s eated, the release latch will snap shut when you release it.
126 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ A re verse polarity condition should be a voided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in re verse polarity . ❖ Charge the b attery only in t he computer or in a battery charger designated as an approv ed option.
127 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 5 Charge the battery pack unt il the main battery light glo ws green. ❖ 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.
128 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Please be kind to our shared en vironment. Check with your local gov ernment authority fo r details re garding where to recycle old batteries or ho w to dispose of them properly . If you cannot f ind the information you need el se where, call T o shiba at: 1 (800) 457-777 7.
129 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indows ® XP operating 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 .
130 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad fo r ev eryth ing you can do in the W indows ® XP ope rating sys tem.
131 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou can create a new desktop icon for any folder , file, or program b y dragging the element’ s icon from its location in a windo w to the desktop area.
132 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Search for files ❖ Access W indows Help and Support Cent er ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system acti vity and shut do wn the computer For more information on starting p rograms, see “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 139 .
133 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr ol buttons tog ether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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.
134 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 3.1 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu. 3 W ith the pointer in an empty area of the desktop, click the secondary b utton (the righ t-hand b utton) to open the desktop shortc ut menu.
135 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr ol buttons tog ether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 6 No w click the Close b utton in the upper -right corner of this windo w . The operating system closes the My Computer window .
136 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 HINT : Y ou can move the taskba r to any of the desktop’ s four edges. 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop.
137 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample My Computer wind ow Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you ho w to create a te xt file without ha ving to f irst open a program.
138 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Notepad window Notice that when the docume nt opens, th ere is a ne w button on th.
139 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The operating system stores documents and programs in folders. It e ven stores other folders in folders. In this lesson, you will create a folder in whic h to store your ne w document.
140 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting p r ogra ms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu, using two of the programs that are b uilt into the Wi n d o w s ® XP operating system: Paint and W indows ® Explorer .
141 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r eposition ing, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 .
142 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositio ning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou can also hide windows b y removing them from the desktop without actually closing your document or prog ram.
143 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r eposition ing, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Wi n d o w s ® Explorer disappears from the deskto p. Ho we ver , it is still open, as you can see from the taskbar .
144 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositio ning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 4 Click the title bar of the P aint windo w and drag it to the left side of the desktop. Y ou can move an y window b y clicking its title bar and dragging it.
145 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Lesson 8: Closing programs Once you are f inished working with a document o r program, it is a good idea to close it .
146 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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.
147 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Searc h options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and F olders .
148 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 HINT : Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 3 Ty p e char in the All or part of the file name: text box, and then click Search .
149 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver Y ou can personalize the backgro und area of your desktop with pictures, patterns, or colors. The background is considered a “property” of your desktop.
150 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Display Pr operties 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.
151 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting th e date and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou can view an y object’ s properties by clicking the object with the secondary b utton, then choosing Pr operties from the shortcut menu that appears.
152 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the da te and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Date and T ime Pr operties dialog box HINT : T o open th e Date and Time Prop.
153 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Lesson 12: Removing ob jects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial, you crea ted a new icon on the desktop.
154 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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.
155 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o delete e verything from the Rec y cle Bin at once, choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. Click Ye s to confirm that you are sure.
156 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 3.1 The operating system guides yo u through the process of storing your system settings for fu ture use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time.
157 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 3.1 The left side of the screen contains the inde x. The text box above the inde x, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index.
158 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 3.1 program to look at it while y ou read about the p rogram in the Help topic.
159 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: T urning o ff your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Lesson 15: T urning off your computer It is v ery important that you let the W indows ® XP operating system shut do wn your computer .
160 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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.
161 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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.
162 Exploring Y o ur Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Bringing the world to your desktop W ith the W indo ws ® XP operating system you can set up your desktop with complete W orld W ide W eb integration at a single click.
163 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 7 T o bro wse the Gallery for more components to add, click V isit Gallery . In order to bro wse, an acti ve 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 to locate it.
164 Exploring Y o ur Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Choosing a style T o select desktop and brow sing style options: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 Select the To o l s menu, then click F older Options .
165 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 a regul ar basis. F or example, using this W eb integration feature you can monitor weath er , game scores, stock prices, or headlines—all in the windo w of your choice.
166 Exploring Y o ur Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The elemen ts you can ad d to the top of t he windo w 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 .
167 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 Open the folder you want to vie w as a W eb page . 3 In the To o l s menu, select Folder Options. 4 In the T asks section, click the button for Show common tasks in f olders .
168 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across th.
169 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 7 T o verify that the modem is set up properly , double-click the COM port to which yo ur 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 .
170 Exploring Y o ur Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Set up a home or small off ice network ❖ Set up an adv anced connection 5 Click Next and follo w the directions on the screen. The computer connects to the network.
171 Exploring Y ou r Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Getting help transferring files 1 Click Start , then Help and Support . The Help and Suppo rt windo w appears. 2 Click the Index button. 3 In the dialog box, typ e direct cable connections .
172 Exploring Y o ur Options Connecting to the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet you may need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your comp uter) ❖ A tel.
173 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 For more information on connecting a modem, see “Connecting the modem to a telephone line” on pag e 169 .
174 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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).
175 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Internet features The Internet of fers man y type s of communication tools to help you perform man y tasks. ❖ Internet email T o send and receive email of your o wn, yo u need a mailbox on the W eb, or an email address.
176 Exploring Y o ur Options T oshiba’ s online r esour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet T ransferring files from one comp uter to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the W eb), or downloading (transferring dat a from a site on the W eb to your computer).
177 Exploring Y ou r Options Exploring video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television T o view a D VD movie or W indows ® presentation in full- screen mode on your television, you need S-video and au dio cables.
178 Exploring Y o ur Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Changing the display properties setting 1 Right-click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties . The Display Properties dialog box appears. Sample Display Pr operties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab .
179 Exploring Y ou r Options Explorin g audio feat ur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Playing DVDs 1 Open the D VD-R OM or multi-function dri ve tray . 2 Place the D VD in the D VD-ROM or multi-function dri ve.
180 Exploring Y o ur Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer . 2 Click Start , point to All Pr ograms , Accessories , Entertainment , then click Sound Recorder . Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton and speak no rmally into the microphone.
181 Exploring Y ou r Options Connecting a moni tor , ke yboar d and mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 2 In the Sound Recorder windo w , click Edit , then click Au d i o P r o p e r t i e s . 3 In the Audio Properties dialog bo x, adjust the Recordin g V olume and Preferred device.
182 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou can connect an external monitor to the RGB (monitor) port. Y ou can connect a n external US B-compatible ke yboard and a USB-compatible mouse to the USB ports. F or more information about connecting a mouse, see “Connecting a mouse” on page 7 5 .
183 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Inserting the PC Card Use caution when lifting or turning your computer . Failure to do so may result in damage to compo nents, such as cables, attached to your computer , or to th e computer itself.
184 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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.
185 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Chapter 7 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.
186 If Someth ing Goes W rong Pr oblems th at ar e easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o close a program that has stopped respo nding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultan eously (once). The W ind o ws T ask Manager window appears. 2 Click the Applications tab .
187 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 5 Press Enter to add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were d oing when you received the message. 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer .
188 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 disket te dri ve, press the l eft or right arro w key and choose your boot-up d e vice. HINT : Press F12 as you power on the compu ter to access the menu.
189 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device.
190 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices Menu See your W indows ® do cumentation for further e xplanation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display differen t versions of Safe mode.
191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o access Windo ws ® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start , then click Help and Support .
192 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The recommended procedure fo r getting multiple de vices to work together is to add and set up one de vice at a time. After you add each device, test it to mak e sure it and all previously connected devices work.
193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the W indows ® XP op erating system, a void ing hardware conflicts is easy .
194 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a wa y to check and change the configuration of a de vice. Changing the default settings using De vice Manager can cause other conflicts that ma ke one or more devices unu sable.
195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o check a device’ s propertie s: 1 Click Start , Contr ol Panel , P erf ormance and Maintenance , Administrative T ools . 2 Double-click the Computer Management icon.
196 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Memory module problems Static electricity can damage the memor y module. Be fore you handle the module, touch a grounded meta l surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up .
197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Power and the batteries Y our computer receives its po wer through the A C adapter and po wer cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (R TC) batte ry).
198 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The battery appears not to power the computer f or as long as it usually does. If you frequently rechar ge a pa rtially charged battery , it may not charge full y . Let the batte ry discharge complet ely , then try charging it again.
199 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into ef fect. Press any key to activ ate the screen.
200 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightness con trols on the external monitor . ❖ Make sure the display choice is not set f or the b uilt-in screen only . The screen does not look right.
201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 3 Adjust the screen resolu tion and/or color quality . 4 Click OK . The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher .
202 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Error -checking Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories , f iles and file system on the disk and repairs an y damage it finds: T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer .
203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Some programs run corr ectly but others do not. This is probably a conf iguration problem. If a program does not run properly , refer to its do cumentation and check that the hardware conf iguration meets its needs.
204 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty . If necessary , wipe it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner . Replace the disc in the tray . Make sure it is lying flat, label side up.
205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Slow playback perf ormance. D VD playback is a resource intensiv e application. Other applications and/or chang es to your system hardw are, software or configuration can impact playback performance.
206 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Sample Secondary IDE Cha nnel Pr operties window 7 Click the Advanced Settings tab . 8 Look at De vice 0. The current transfer mode should be Ultra DMA Mode 2. If it is not, select Ultra DMA Mode 2 from the pull-do wn menu and click OK .
207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Changing the settings for the R ecord Monitor feature in the Recording Control U tility (default Of f), or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility (def ault En abled), may cause feedback.
208 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If your system does not ha ve b uilt-in dri vers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system dri ver , it may not work under the oper ating system.
209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The operating system displays your PC Card’ s Properties windo w , which contains information about your PC Card confi guration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card .
210 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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).
211 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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.
212 If Someth ing Goes W rong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy f iles to diskette, following the steps in “Sa ving yo ur work” on page 90 .
213 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Before you call Since some problems may be related to the op erating system or the program you are usin g, it is important to in vestigate other sources of assistance first.
214 If Someth ing Goes W rong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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.
215 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of f ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices http://servicio.toshiba.com Me xico and all of Latin America A ustralia T oshiba (Australia) Pty .
216 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s.r .l. V iale Certosa 138, 20156 Milano Italy Japa n T oshiba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, T okyo, 105-8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
217 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of f ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escaler.
218 5.375 x 8.375 ver 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 key controls.
219 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 make the display’ s content reapp ear , if no password is set for the current user . With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and acti v ates instant security .
220 Hot Keys P ower usage mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 T o set up a password with a screen sav er, go to W indows XP help for instructions: 1 Click Start , Help and Support . 2 In the Search fie l d, t y pe password screen save r . 3 Press Enter . 4 Click the Protect y our files with a scr een sav er password link located under the su ggested topics.
221 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Standby mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Standby mode. ❖ A message box is displayed b y default to confirm that the computer is going into Standby mode. This messag e box can be set so it does not display .
222 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the co mputer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to conf irm the computer is going into Hibernation mode.
223 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Display modes Display brightness Fn + This hot ke y cycles through the po wer-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel onl.
224 Hot Keys Enabling a wir eless device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Enabling a wireless device Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot k ey turns th e numeric o verlay o n and off.
225 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 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 typical A C power cable connectors for v arious parts of the world.
226 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Appendix C Using ConfigFree TM With Y our Computer ConfigFree™ is a set of utilities used for conf iguring networks that use both wired an d wireless network de vices.
227 Using Config Free TM With Y our Com puter Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Quick Connect — The Quick Co nnect utility is used to configure a wireless LAN connection (ad hoc connection) between a personal computer and a T oshiba W ireless Projector .
228 Using ConfigFree TM With Y our Computer Getting Started 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Create LOG — Creates and displays a log f ile containing diagnostic information about de vices connected to the network. ❖ About — Displays version information about ConfigFree.
229 Using Config Free TM With Y our Com puter Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 ❖ Right-click the Conf igFree icon on the taskbar , and then click Options .
230 Using ConfigFree TM With Y our Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 The Connectivity Doctor The Connecti vity Doctor scre en automatically refreshes.
231 Using Config Free TM With Y our Com puter Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 V iewing the de vice settings ❖ Network Connections — Displays the Network Connection window , which co nt ains detailed information about the network connection.
232 Using ConfigFree TM With Y our Computer ConfigF r ee Utilities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Profile Settings The Prof ile Settings u tility displays a list of all the registered prof iles in Conf igFree. Y ou can also add, modify , and delete profiles; switch the prof ile be ing used; and view specif ic details about each prof ile.
233 Using Config Free TM With Y our Com puter Confi gF ree Uti lities 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Add, Modify , and Delete a Profile ❖ T o add a new prof ile to ConfigFree, click t he Add button in the Profile Settings screen. T o overwrite an e xisting profile, sel ect the profile to be ov erwritten, and then click Add .
234 Using ConfigFree TM With Y our Computer Using Auto Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 If the wireless mode for the wireless setting is set for 5GHz (802.11a), Quick Co nn ect will change this mode to 2.4GHz (802.11b), and then connect to the projector .
235 Using Config Free TM With Y our Com puter Using Au to Switch 5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1 Y ou can access the Auto Switch fea ture in any of the follo wing ways: ❖ From the taskbar , right-click the ConfigFr ee icon, and then click A uto Switch . ❖ From the Profile Settings screen, you can click the Au t o Switch button.
236 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on y our computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide.
237 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory modu le DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video.
238 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic .
239 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applicatio ns include word processors, spreadsheets, and database ma nagement systems. See also pr ogram . B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remov able disk , kept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
240 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 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 pathway through which data flows from one de vice to another .
241 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 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 together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or language as anot her .
242 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 direct memory acces s (DMA) — A d edicated 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 .
243 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 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 r ead-only memory) — A very high-capacity storage medi um that uses laser optics for reading data.
244 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 fo r m a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’ s operating sy stem. 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.
245 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 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 sa ve mode. (2) A ke y or combination of ke ys that acti v ates a memo ry resident program.
246 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 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.
247 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 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.
248 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 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 .
249 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 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.
250 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Standby — A feature of some W indows ® operating systems that allows you to turn of f the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again.
251 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 W orld Wide W eb (www) — The worldwide network of W eb sites linked together ov er the Internet . A user of the W eb can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hostin g the site. See also Internet.
252 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Index A A C adapter 62 A C power light 62, 66 Accessories programs 155 audio digital light 46 audio features 179 av o iding injury 52 B battery caring for 125 changing 122 c.
253 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 C calculator 145 caps lock light 48 Card and Socket Services 182 CD and D VDs caring for 100 viewing contents 99 CD Player control panel 98 CD/D VD control buttons 45,.
254 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 connecting A C adapter 62 external monitor 59, 16 7, 182 external speak ers 181 modem 101 mouse 75 po wer cable 64 television 59 to a network 101 USB mouse 75 conservi.
255 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 eject button 94 inserting a disc 95 inserting discs 95 removing 99 DV D s 45 playing 179 E email 175 energy sa ving features 114 en vironmental considerations 52, 53 e.
256 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 I icon 130 desktop 131 moving to desktop 131 naming 139 safety 36 indicator p anel keyboard 48 inserting CDs and D VDs 95 PC Cards 183 installing main battery 122 inte.
257 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 minimizing 142 mode button 48 modem determining COM port 168 port 41, 101 problem solving 211 resetting port to default settings 168 upgrading 168 modem, using 101 mon.
258 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Power Management po wering do wn 102 po wer usage mode 120 powering of f 102 precautions 55 presentations viewing on tele vision set 177 previous track b utton 48 prim.
259 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 warning resume failure 188 W indows XP not working 188 W indows XP won’ t start 188 programs closing 145 not running correctly 203 starting 90 W eb browsers 173 prop.
260 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 Stand by mode hot key 221 Standby 102, 104 low battery 120 mode 46 restarting 113 using 111 Start button 131 starting a program 90 starting up the computer from Standb.
261 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 3.1 W war ra nt y SelectServ 38 W eb address 174 W eb browsers 173 W eb content interface 162 We b s i t e s Support Online 191 W eb sites,T oshiba 214 windows hiding 141 .
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