Toshiba A20 manual

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 TOSHIBA C6651-0503M1 Satellite ® A20/A25 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: InT ouch ® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes W rong” on page 206 in this guide.[...]

2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Model: Satellite ® A20/A25 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. As with an y ne w technology , you must read and follow all set-up and usage instr uctions in the app licable use[...]

3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PR ODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICA TIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRI TICAL APPLICA TION, Y OU, AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY 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, pursua[...]

4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Contact: T oshiba America Inform ation Sy stems, 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. FCC Requirements The following inform[...]

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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. If the tele [...]

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 coordinated by a representativ e designated by the s upplier . Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equi pm ent, or equipment malfunctions, may giv e the tele[...]

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Bluetooth™ and W ireless LAN de vices simultaneously , you may occasionally experience a less tha n optimal networ k performance or e ven lose your network connection. If you should experience an y such proble m, immediately turn of f either one of your Bluetooth™ or W ireless LAN. Please contact T oshiba PC product su[...]

8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Canada – Industry Canada (IC) This de vice complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of t his radio equipment must e nsure that the ante nna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general p opulation; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health [...]

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 België/ Belgique: For outdoor usage only channel 10 (245 7 MHz) and 11 (2462 MHz) is allowed. For pri vate usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is req uired. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for pr iv ate usage outside buildings across public grounds[...]

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 harmf ul interference. ❖ This device must accept an y in terference that ma y cause undesired oper[...]

11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Refer to the Regu latory Statements as identif ied in the documentati on that comes with those products for additional information. Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequenc y range. FCC requires this pro duct to be used[...]

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 1. Sticker Please put the follo wing sticker on de vices incorporating this product. 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 equipm[...]

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 J AP AN APPR O V ALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMU NICA TIONS EQUIPMENT Approv al Number: D01-1128JP TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER A pproval Number: 03NY .A0018, 03GZD A0017 The following rest rictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the de vice. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. Interfere[...]

14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless network adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by the countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. This device works on passive scan only. A peer[...]

15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T [...]

16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Bluetooth wireless tech nology Interoperabil ity Bluetooth™ Cards from T OSHIB A are de signed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless te chnology that is based on Frequenc y Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology , and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth Specification V er .1.1, as defined and [...]

17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Wireless LAN. Please contact T osh iba PC product support on web site http:// w w w . toshiba-europe.com/co m pute r s/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Eu r ope or http : / / w w w . pcsupport.global.toshiba.com in the Unit e d S t ates for more in f orma t ion. Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetoot[...]

18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Canada-Industry Canada (IC) This de vice complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the followi ng two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause interference, and (2) th is de vice must accept an y interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this de vice.” L ‘ uti[...]

19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Nev ertheless, it is advised to use the Bluetooth™ Card from TOSHIB A in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expr essl y approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA c ould void the user’ s authority to operate th e equipmen[...]

20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 1. Sticker Please put the follo wing sticker on de vices incorporating this product. 2. Indication The indication shown belo w appears on this equipment. 1 2.4: this equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m. 4 This equipm[...]

21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approv al Number: 01NYD A1305 The following rest rictions apply: ❖ Do not disassemble or modify the de vice. ❖ Do not install the embedded wire less module into other device. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi- function Drive Safety Instructions CD-R OM, DVD-R OM and multi-function dr i ves employ a l a[...]

22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED s ervice station.” T o prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclos ure. Use of controls or adjustments or perf ormance of procedures other than those specified in the owner’ s manual may re sult in hazardous radiation exposure. Copyright This guide is cop[...]

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T rademarks Satellite, InT ouch and No teworthy are registered trademarks, SelectSe rv is a trademark of T oshiba Ameri ca Inform ation Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Microsoft, W indows, DirectX, Acti ve Desktop, and DirectShow are registered trademarks, and W indows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporat[...]

24 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 33 This guide .............................................................. 33 Safety icons ........................................................... 34 Other icons used .............................................. 35 Other document[...]

25 C o ntents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Chapter 2: Getting Started .. ....................... ................ 49 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 49 Creating a computer -friendly environment ....... 49 Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 50 Precautions ..............................................[...]

26 C o n t e n ts 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Chapter 3: Learning the Ba sics ................ ................. 82 Computing tips ...................................................... 82 Using the keyboard ................................................ 83 Character keys ................................................. 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ....[...]

27 C o ntents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Standby command ......................................... 104 Using T urn Off or Shut down ............................... 105 T urning off or shutting down more quickly .... 106 Starting again after T urn Off or Shut down .... 109 Using Hibernation ................................................ 109 Enabling t[...]

28 C o n t e n ts 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System...... ................ ........ 135 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop .......................... 136 Finding your way around the desktop ............ 136 Windows ® XP file system .............................. 138 Lesson 2: Using the T ouchPad and [...]

29 C o ntents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Changing desktop and browsing style ........... 167 Personalizing individual windows .................. 168 Customizing window toolbars ........................ 169 Displaying information about each folder ...... 170 Using your computer at the office ........................ 171 Setting up for communications ...[...]

30 C o n t e n ts 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Connecting a monitor , keyboard and mouse ........ 183 Changing the display pr operties setting ............... 184 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer .............. 185 Enabling different vide o refresh rates............. 186 Adjusting the quality of the external display ... 186 Disp[...]

31 C o ntents 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 The Windows ® operating system is not working . 209 Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 210 Internet problems .......................................... 211 The Windows ® XP operating system can help you ........................................... 211 Resolving a hardware conflict ...............[...]

32 C o n t e n ts 5.375 x 8.3 75 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad ..................... 242 Keyboard hot keys .............................................. 242 Appendix B: Power Cable Co nnectors ..................... 243 Glossary ............. .................................................... 244 Index ................... ..........[...]

33 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Introduction W elcome to the world of powerful 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 f ind your operat ing system, Microsoft ® W indows ® XP already installed on your computer . Y our operating system of fer[...]

34 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 If you are ne w to computers, or hav e not used a notebook computer before, read through the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and ho w to turn it on. After that, seek out whatev er interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety ins[...]

35 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highli ghts technical information about the computer . HINT : This i con denotes helpful hints and ti ps. DEFINITION: Th is icon indicates the defi nition of a term used in the [...]

36 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Ser vice options T oshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ TM w arranty programs. For more information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at toshiba.com . If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 206 .[...]

37 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 . Making sure you have ever ything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you rec[...]

38 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Front with the display closed The CD/D VD control b uttons allow you to play audio CDs when the computer is turned of f. Y ou can also use them to play CDs and D VDs with the computer turned on. For a description of these control s , see “CD/D VD control buttons?[...]

39 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Back The DC-IN is where you plug in the A C adapter for either operating the computer on exte rnal po wer or charging the battery. The LAN activ e indicator glows orange when data is being exc hanged betwee n the compute r and the LAN (local ar ea network). The Netw ork port (RJ45 jack) provi[...]

40 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The RGB (monito r) port allo ws you to connect an external monitor . The cooling vents prev ent the computer’ s central processing unit (CPU) from ov erheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed. T o prevent possible overheating of th e CPU, make sure you do not b[...]

41 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 products: digital music players, cellular pho nes, PD As, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. The SD card LED glo ws when the SD card is in use. The modem port lets you use a stan dard RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem dir ectly to a standard telephone line. For more [...]

42 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The PC Card ejection tab releases the PC Card from the PC Card slot. The wir eless antenna on-off switch turns the computer’ s wireless antenna on or off. The wir eless antenna LED glows to indicate the wireless de vice is currently enabled. Front with the display o[...]

43 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with th e display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The stereo sp eakers let you hear sounds, such as system alarms associated with your software, and music from D VD - R OMs and audio CDs. The function keys , when used with the Fn ke y , acti vate se veral dif ferent system functio ns. For more in formation, see “H[...]

44 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Keyboard indicator lights The cursor contr ol mode light glows green when the cursor control ov erlay is on. When th is light is on, pressing an ov erlay key mov es the cursor in the direction of the arrow printed on the front of the ke y instead of typing the letter [...]

45 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with th e display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 System indicator panel The CD/D VD indicator light glo ws green whe n a CD or D VD is playing. If you have set a password for logging 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. The audio digital l[...]

46 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The disk acti vity light glows 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 in use and result in loss of data. CD/DVD control buttons The control b uttons on the front of the co[...]

47 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. Press the button again to eject the disc . If you have set a password for logging 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. Underside The hard disk dri ve[...]

48 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The CPU coolin g fan keeps the central processing unit at a temperature suitable for optimum performance b y drawing outside air into the computer . T o prevent possible overheatin g of the CPU, make sure the cooling fan's air intake is not blocked. Th e fan draws in air b y creatin[...]

49 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 o tebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations. Creatin[...]

50 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ 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. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner v ents or heate[...]

51 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 lev el. ❖ If you use a paper holder , set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and[...]

52 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 If you are using a con ventional chair: ❖ Y our knees should be slightly h igher than your hips. I f necessary , use a footres t to raise the le vel of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs. ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lo wer c[...]

53 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ 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. If the discomfort persists, con [...]

54 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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-heat injury . ❖ Ne ver apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject i t to sharp impacts. Excessiv e pres[...]

55 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Setting up your computer Y our computer contains a rechar geable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. T o use external power or to char ge the battery , you must attach the A C adapter . See “Connecting to a po wer source” on page 57 . Setting u[...]

56 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 4 Click Finish to continue. Y our computer restarts automatically . Registering your computer with T oshiba Registering yo ur computer lets T oshiba keep you up-to-d a te with information about ne w products and upgrades, and also extends yo ur T oshiba limited warranty wo rldwide [...]

57 Getting Started Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ Install PC Cards (see “Using PC Cards” on page 188 ) ❖ Install SD cards (see “Using SD cards” on pag e 191 ) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Y ou can attach an optional external USB diskette dri ve to use disket tes with yo[...]

58 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 P ower cable and A C adapter Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your compu ter . T oshiba assum es no liability for any damage caused by use of an in compatible adapter [...]

59 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Connecting the power cable to the A C adapter 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN on the back of the computer . Connecting the AC adap ter to the computer[...]

60 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is li ve, the system indicator panel’ s AC po wer light ( ) glo ws green. Damaged power cables can ca use fire or electric shock. Never modify , forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or ap[...]

61 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power . Batter y life and charge time may var y depending on the applications, power management settings , and features used. Using the computer for the first time Opening the display pan[...]

62 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T urning on the power 1 Make sure there are no media (i.e. CD-ROMs, D VD- R OMs, diskettes) in your computer’ s drives. Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. 2 T urn on the computer by pressing a nd releasing the po wer bu tton located on the to p o[...]

63 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 5 Follo w the on-screen instructions. The password requirement becomes acti ve the ne xt time you turn on your computer . When the feature is ac tive , you must enter the passw ord during the po wer-on process. After typ ing your password, press the Enter key . If the[...]

64 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ T o move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left. Because the T ouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often mea ns having to move your finger several times across the T o uchPad in the pref erred di[...]

65 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 3 Click Mouse Propertie s . The Mouse P roperties windo w appears. 4 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab . The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab view wi ndo w appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev er is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . The Mouse P roperties windo [...]

66 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 HINT : T o purchase additional memor y modules, visit th e T oshiba We b site at toshiba.com . Y our computer comes with enough memory to run mo st of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may w ant to increase the computer’ s memory if you use com plex software or[...]

67 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Y ou will need a standard Phi llips No.1 scre wdri ver and a small flat-head scre wdrive r to install a memory module. T o avoid damaging the computer’ s screws, use a standard Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. 1 If the computer is on, turn it off. S[...]

68 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 panel and the surrou nding housing . Grasp the end of the panel and lift up until the panel comes free. 4 Remov e the three scre ws that hold the ke yboard in place, and remov e the keyb oard retaining brace. Removing the l eft ke yboar d scr ew The two-inch-long, pr[...]

69 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Removing the right ke yboar d scre w 5 Lift the ke yboard and gently place it face down on the palm rest of the computer . Lifting the ke yboar d Removing the ke yboard exposes the two memory slots, which are co vered b y a plastic shee t.[...]

70 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Locating the cover e d memory module slots 6 Lift (b ut do not detach) the plastic sheet to expose the memory slots. Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots Covered memory slots[...]

71 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 7 Remov e the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 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 . T o avoid damaging the memor y[...]

72 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 10 Replace the keyb oard. T o secure the keyboard, f it the tabs at the bottom of the ke yboard into the correspondi ng slots at the top of the computer’ s palm rest. 11 Fasten the k eyboard with the ke yboard retaining brace and scre ws. 12 Replace the panel abov [...]

73 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. Y ou can damage the co mputer and the de vice. Do not remove the memory mod ule while the computer is in Standby mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will b[...]

74 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 3 Carefully remov e the module from the slot. 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 . T o avoid damaging the memor y module, be ca ref[...]

75 Getting Started Connecting a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Click System . 4 The General tab vie w automatically appears and shows the recognized memory . 5 If the computer does not recognize the memory confi guration, turn off th e computer , remove the ke yboard and make sure the memory module is seated [...]

76 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Connecting a parallel printer T o achieve the connection, you need a suitable cable, which may come with your p arallel printer . Otherwise, you can purchase on e from a comp uter or electronics store. Connect a parallel printer before you turn on the comput er . Follow the manufacture[...]

77 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample Printers and F axes wind ow 3 Click Add Printer . The Add Printer W izard starts. Sample Add Printer W izard[...]

78 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 4 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the operating system recognizes it automatically . Y ou can ignore the remainder of this section. See your printer manual. 5 If the printer you are setting up: ?[...]

79 Getting Started P owering off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 11 Click Next . The operating system prompts you to print a test page. 12 If your printer is connecte d and turned on, click Next. T o complete the setup proced ure without printing a test page, click No , then click Next . 13 Click Finish . Y ou are no w ready to print. Dependin[...]

80 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 For more information, see “Po wering do wn the compute r” on page 102 . Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and moving your computer , and explains ho w to fit an antitheft l ock. For information about taking care of your computer’ s battery , see ?[...]

81 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Using a computer lock Y ou may want to secure your co mputer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional POR T -Noteworthy ® computer lock cable. PORT -Noteworthy ® computer loc k cable T o s ecure the computer: 1 Loop the cable thro[...]

82 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 w o rk temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sa ve it to the disk. Y ou will lose all unsav ed work, if, for e x ample, a s[...]

83 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ 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 hav e a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error -C[...]

84 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Character keys T yping with the characte r 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. ❖ The lo we rcase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The upper[...]

85 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 ke y opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application k ey has the same function as the secondary (or right mouse) control b utt[...]

86 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Using the numeric keypad overlay T o turn on the numeric k eypad o verlay , press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode keyboard indicator light glo ws when the numeric overlay is on. Y ou can still use the o verlay ke ys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric ov er[...]

87 Learning the Basics Emulating a full-size ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Emulating a full-size keyboard Although the co mputer’ s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size keyb oard, it has fe wer ke ys. Pressing the Fn ke y simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys a llows you to emulate a full-size[...]

88 Learning the Basics Saving your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Saving your work Before you turn of f the computer , sa ve your work to a hard disk driv e or a dis kette. Always save your data even when you are using the Stan dby command. If your batter y fully discharges, your information will be lost. Y our computer can be configured to warn you [...]

89 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Printing your work V erify that the W indo ws ® XP operating system is set up for your printer as de scribed in “Setting up a printer” on page 76 . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are changin[...]

90 Learning the Basics Using disk ettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arro w on its upper surface points to ward the driv e. 2 Push the diskette gently into the dri ve slot. When the diskette is in place, the eject b utton pops out. T o release a diskette from the dri ve, push the eject b u[...]

91 Learning the Basics Bac king up your files 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual f iles to a diskette or copying entire sections of you r hard disk to another de vice, such a s a tape dri ve. For those systems with a floppy disk driv e, you may ba ck up file to a floppy disk as follo ws: 1 I[...]

92 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Playing a CD or DVD Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video. Digital v ersatile discs (D VDs) provide a signif icant increase in data storage an d support features that are not av ailab le on any other video platform. These features include wi[...]

93 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Use the eject b utton to open the disc tray . This button requires po wer to operate. Never press the eject button or turn o ff the computer while the disk/disc activity light is flashi ng. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. The manual eject bu tton allo ws y ou to manual[...]

94 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 CD/DVD and digital audio modes The follo wing chart describes CD/D VD mode and digital audio mode. Do not install or remove a memory mod ule while the DVD- ROM or multi-function drive power is on. CD /D VD mode Digital audio mode Po wer is off and you press Play /Pause If a CD is i[...]

95 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Inserting a disc Before playin g an audio CD, turn the volume down. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage y our ears. T o turn the volume down, use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start , All Programs , Access ories , Entertai[...]

96 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Inserting a disc Be careful not to touch the drive’ s lens (located underneath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause th e drive to malfun ction. 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place. P ositioning the disc o[...]

97 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . The computer automatically detects a disc in the dri ve and opens the Audio CD window . T o play an audio CD select the Play A udio CD using W indows Media Player option and click OK . Sample A udio CD window The W in[...]

98 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample W indows Media TM Player scr een The W indow s Media TM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD, click the Play button on the CD Player control panel. ❖ T o stop the CD, click the Stop button. Viewing the contents of a CD o[...]

99 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or D VD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 presentation f iles. Y ou can use Explorer or My Computer to vie w the contents of any CD or D VD. Removing a disc with the computer on Never press the ejec t button while the computer is accessin g the drive. Wait for the disk/disc activity light on the system indicator panel to t[...]

100 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-ROM or mult i-function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 3 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indica ting that it is locked. Caring for CDs and DVDs ❖ Store your discs in thei r original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. ❖ Ne ver be nd [...]

101 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Setting up for communications T o communicat e across the te lephone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ The computer’ s modem ❖ A telephone line ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) T o connect to the Internet, you need a W eb brows er , such as Microsoft ?[...]

102 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 (LAN) or wide area netwo rk (W AN), consult your networ k administrator . T o use a dial-up connection , hav e yo ur network administrator confi gure your computer for the network and supply you with the telephone number for the dial-up connection. T o set up the netwo rk c[...]

103 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T urn Off or Shut down command The T u rn Of f or Shut down commands po wer off the computer . The W indows ® XP Home op erating system uses the T urn Off comma nd. The W indows ® XP Professional operating system uses the T urn Off command if you are not connected to a W [...]

104 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ 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 ba ttery dischar ges while the computer is in Hibernation mode. ❖ When[...]

105 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, and opens all the programs and f iles you were using. If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully , your information will be lost. Be sure to save your wo rk often. [...]

106 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut do wn 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample Shut down computer wind ow 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK . The computer turns itself of f. T urning off or shutting down more quickly In addition to th e method described abo ve, you can turn of f or shut do wn the computer b y pressing the[...]

107 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties window 4 Select the listed po wer option you desire—for ex ample, Normal in the “Runni ng on batteries” section. 5 Click Details in the same section as the po wer option you selected. If you selected Normal , you would click D[...]

108 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut do wn 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample Normal P ower Pr operties window 6 Click the System Po wer Mode tab . 7 Select Pow e r O f f for th e options you want: ❖ When I press the po w er button Set this option to Power Of f if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power b utton.[...]

109 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Power Of f if you want the computer to turn off when you cl ose the display pa nel. 8 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 9 Do one of the follo wi[...]

110 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Enabling the Hibernation command Hibernation enable d is a default setting. If it should become disabled, you can enable it as follows: 1 Click Start , Contr o l Panel . The Control P anel window appears. 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Double-click the To s h i b a P o w e [...]

111 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 4 Click the Hibernate tab, then click the Enable hibernate suppo rt check box. 5 Click OK to close the TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w , then close the Control Panel. Going into Hibernation mode If you are using the W indows ® XP Home operating system, or are using the W in[...]

112 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample Hibernate computer window 2 Select Hiber nate from the drop-do wn list of options. 3 Click OK . The compute r sav es the state o f the system, includi ng all open programs and files, to the hard disk. Then the computer turns itself off. Going into Hibernation mode more quickly[...]

113 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 3 Double-click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties window appears. Y ou can also access the TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w by using the TOSHIB A Console. See “TOSHIB A Console” on page 199 . Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr ope[...]

114 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample Normal P ower Pr operties window 6 Select Hiber nation for the options you want: ❖ When I pr ess the power button Set this option to Hiberna tion so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the po wer bu tton. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to[...]

115 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 8 Do one of the follo wing: ❖ Click DC only if you w ant the settings to apply only when you are using battery p o wer . ❖ Click All for the setting[...]

116 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Using Standby If you are using the W indows ® XP Home operating system, or are using the W indows ® XP Pro op erating system 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 . The T urn off computer windo[...]

117 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample Standby computer window 2 Select Stand by from the drop-do wn list of options. 3 Click OK . The computer sav es the state of all open programs and files to memory , turns off the di splay , and goes into a low-po wer mode. The on/off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is i[...]

118 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 2 Click Perf ormance and Maintenance . 3 Double-click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. The TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w appears. Y ou can also access the TOSHIB A Power Sa ver Properties windo w by using the TOSHIB A Console. See “TOSHIB A Console” on page 199 .[...]

119 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample Normal P ower Pr operties window 6 Select Standby for the options you w ant: ❖ When I pr ess the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Standby mode when you press th e po wer button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby so that [...]

120 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The Set the range windo w appears. Sample Set the rang e window with DC only option 8 Do one of the follo wing: ❖ Click DC only for the set tings to apply only when you are using battery po we r . ❖ Click All for the settings to apply w[...]

121 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 lo w-power standb y mode when it is not being used, thereb y conserving energy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance i[...]

122 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on applications, po wer management settings an d features utilized. Recharge time v aries depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer . After a period of time, the ba ttery [...]

123 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 operating en vironment and op timum system performance for both A C po wer and battery modes. Changes to these settings may result in system performanc e or stability issues. Users who are not complete ly familiar with the power management component of the syste m should use the pre[...]

124 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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. T o ensure t[...]

125 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 If the R TC battery is low , the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. T o recharge the R TC battery , plug in the computer and leav e it turned on until the R TC battery is fully charged. The RTC battery does no t charge while th [...]

126 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Determining remaining batter y power Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the co mputer before tr ying to monitor the remainin g batter y power . The computer needs this time to check the batter y’ s remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start , then cli[...]

127 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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, such as: ❖ Ho w the computer is configured ❖ Ho w much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor ❖ Ho w much you use the hard di[...]

128 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down. Setting battery alarms Y our computer can be conf ig ured to warn you when the battery is running lo w . Y ou can set multiple alarms. Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining b[...]

129 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Changing the main batter y When your battery po wer is running lo w , you hav e two options: connect the computer to an A C power source or install a charged battery . If your ba tter y dis charges full y , your information will be lost. Be sure to sa ve your work often. When ha[...]

130 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sliding the battery r elease latch Removing the battery For environmental reaso ns, do not throw away a spent batter y . Please return spent batteries to your T o shiba dealer . Batter y release latch[...]

131 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Installing the battery 1 T urn of f the computer via the Start menu. See “Using T urn Of f or Shut do wn” on page 105 . 2 Remov e all cables connected to the computer . 3 Close the display p anel and turn the compute r upside down. 4 Insert the battery until it is le vel[...]

132 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ Do not ov ercharge or re verse charge a battery . Overchar ging will shorten its life, and re verse char ging could damage it. ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to ov erheat and may[...]

133 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 3 Operate the computer on battery po wer for f i ve minutes. If the battery pack has at least f iv e minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. If the battery light LED flashes or there is some other w arning to indicate a [...]

134 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Y ou must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. The computer’ s main ba tter y is a Lithium Io n (Li-Ion) batt ery , which can explode if not properly replaced, use d, handled, or disposed of. Putting spent batteri es in the trash is not only irresponsible, it may be illegal. Dispose[...]

135 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indo ws ® XP operati ng system by guidi ng you through a fe w basic tasks. If you ha ve used a W indows ® operating sy stem before, you will find the W indows ® XP operating sy stem familiar . Whether you ha ve used a W indow s [...]

136 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad fo r e verything you can do in the W indows ® XP operating sy stem. Y ou use its features to start programs, f ind documents, set up sy stem components, and perform most [...]

137 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Y ou can create a ne w de sktop 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. The icons initially displayed on your system de sktop include: T oshiba Acc ess[...]

138 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 For more information on starting p rograms, see “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 145 . T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . W ith some programs, a button appea[...]

139 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr o l buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Y our of fice may have more than one f i le cabinet, just as your computer may ha ve more than one disk driv e. Computers can be connected together to form a network , so that programs, documents an d other [...]

140 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr ol buttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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. As the name implies, shor tcut menus pro vide quick access to many[...]

141 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 2: Using the T ouchP ad and contr o l buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 6 No w click the Close b u tton in the upper -right corner of this windo w . The operating system closes the My Computer window . If the taskbar is locked, you need to unlock it. T o unlock the taskbar , pla[...]

142 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 HINT : Y ou can move the taskbar to any of the desk top’ s four edges. 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop. Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a W [...]

143 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample My Computer wind ow Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you ho w to create a text file without ha ving to f irst open a program. 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary but[...]

144 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample Notepad window Notice that when the docume nt opens, th ere is a ne w button on the taskbar that reads My New Doc- Notepad (the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but, if you point to the na me, the complete name i[...]

145 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 6: Starting pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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. 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, the[...]

146 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting p r ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu, using two of the programs that are b uilt into the operating system: Paint and W i ndo ws ® Explorer . T o launch the Paint program: 1 Click Start , then point to All Pr [...]

147 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hidin g windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 . 3 T o re-display the Pain t program, click the Pa int button on the taskbar . The [...]

148 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 This lesson introduces se veral wa ys to adjust the size, shape, and position of windo ws open on the desktop. Using the taskbar If you ha ve applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by point ing to [...]

149 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hidin g windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 3 Click the Maximize bu tton in the top-right corner of the Paint wi ndow . The P a int windo w expands to f ill the screen, hiding e verything e xcept the taskbar . Notice that the Maximize button has changed. It [...]

150 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closi ng pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of W indo w s Explorer , placing it on th e right side of the desktop. 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 othe[...]

151 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop, you can open programs or files with the click of a button. Y ou wil l probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently . This lesson explains ho w t[...]

152 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 4 Ty p e Calculator and click Finish . The operating system displa ys the new shortcut on your desktop. Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you do not kno w the name and location of the program f ile. 1 Click Start[...]

153 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Sample Searc h Results dialog box HINT : Search also allows you to perform searches o n the Internet. 3 Ty p e char in the All or part of the file name: text box, and then click Search . The operating system display s a list of all the file[...]

154 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Clicking a shortcut icon op en s the program or folder immediately . Y ou can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful. HINT : The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a docume[...]

155 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 2 Click Properties . The operating system open s th e Display Properties dialog box. Sample Display Pr o perties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Sa ver tab . 4 Click the arro w beside the current option to open the screen sav er list [...]

156 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the da te and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The nex t lesson explai ns how to set two ot her properties—the date and time. Lesson 11: Setting the date and time Y ou initially set the comput er’ s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time [...]

157 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 4 Click the Date & Time tab and set the correct month, year , day , and time. 5 Click the Tim e z on e tab, then the drop-do wn list box and set your time zone. 6 Click OK . There is a third tab, Internet T ime, which wh[...]

158 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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. Later on—in your real work, not in this tutoria[...]

159 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T o delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once, choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. Click Ye s to confirm that you are sure. HINT : Empty the Recycle Bin periodically . Even th ough an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it st[...]

160 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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. Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This lesso[...]

161 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The left side of the screen contains the index. The te xt box above the inde x, wh ere the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index. 3 Ty p e pictures in the T ype in the keyword to fin d : text bo[...]

162 Getting to Know the Win dows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 program to look at it while y ou read about the p rogram in the Help topic. Using the online tours and tutorials Whether you are n e w to computers or yo u ha ve some experience, the W indows ® XP T ours and T utorials collection[...]

163 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 15: T urning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Lesson 15: T urning off your computer It is v ery important that you let the W indo ws ® XP operating system shut do wn your computer . As it shuts down, the operating system performs a number of tasks that ensure that ev erything [...]

164 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 operating sy stem of fers you sev eral new features and enhancements, including: ❖ Ne w system file protection ❖ A system restore function, a llowing yo[...]

165 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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. Y ou can customize the fo llowing aspects of th e desktop: ❖ T askbar—which resources to dis play for quick access[...]

166 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Bringing the world to your desktop W ith the W indows ® XP operating system you can set up your desktop with complete W orld W ide W eb integration at a single click. T urning on the We b content interface The first step to bring acti ve content to your desktop i s to [...]

167 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 7 T o browse the Gallery for more components to add, click V isit Gallery . In order to bro wse, an activ e Internet connection must be established. 8 T o select some other W eb si te, type the ad dress of th e W eb site you want or click Browse to locate it. Y ou can c[...]

168 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Choosing a style T o select desktop and bro wsing 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 . The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample F older Options dialog box 3[...]

169 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 a regul ar basis. F o r example, using this W eb integration feature you can monitor weath e r , game scores, stock prices, or headlines, all in the windo w of your choice. Customizing window toolbars Y ou can disp lay one or more customizable toolb ars at the top of a [...]

170 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The elemen ts you can ad d to the top of t he window are: Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then click the name of the toolbar yo u want to display . [...]

171 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 . 5 Click Ap pl y , t hen OK . Sample Contr ol P anel window as a W eb pag e The additio[...]

172 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the tele phone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your comp uter) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A bro wser or communica tio[...]

173 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 . 9 If the modem i[...]

174 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ Set up a home or small off ic e network ❖ Set up an adv anced connection 5 Click Next and follo w the directions on the screen. The computer connects to the network. Exchanging data with another computer T o transfer a large amount of information between[...]

175 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 . 4 Follo w the online guide instructions. Setting up a wireless connec[...]

176 Exploring Y our Options Connecting to the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Y our W i-Fi Mini PCI module is inte grated into your computer system. It is recommende d that you do not remove the module from your computer . For assistance, contact a T oshiba Authorized Service Provider . Connecting to the Internet T o connect to the Internet you ma[...]

177 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 If you are ha ving trouble connecting through the mo dem, you may need to dete rmine the current COM port name and possibly change it. For more information on connecting a modem, see “Connecting the modem to a phon e line” on page 101 . An over view of using t[...]

178 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The W orld W ide W eb offers information as text, images, audio, or video to be referen ced from anywhere in the world. Special programs called W eb browse rs are specif ically designed to work with HT TP . They make it easier to connect to a particular network ad[...]

179 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 kno wn as links. Clicking a link automatically transfers your W eb browser to that site. Y ou can also use a Search Engine, a W eb site specifically designed to help yo u look for information. Internet features The Internet of fers many type s of communication too[...]

180 Exploring Y our Options T oshiba’ s on line r esources 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 the W eb), or downloading (transferring dat a from a site on the W eb to your computer). There are se veral ways to upload o r do wnload data. It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email, or you can use the HTTP features of your W eb browser to [...]

181 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 your tele vision. For the location of the S-video port, see “Back” on page 39 . Once the S-video cable is connected, ple ase see “Display modes” on page 2 41 for information on vie wing a DVD movie or W indo ws ® presentation on your tele vision using the Fn + F[...]

182 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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. Y o[...]

183 Exploring Y our Options Connecting a moni tor , k eyboar d and mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 Recording V olume and Preferre d de vice. 4 Click OK . Y our ne w settings take ef fe ct the next time you record.[...]

184 Exploring Y our Options Changing the display pr operties setting 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Y ou can connect an external US B-compatible k eyb oard and a USB-compatible mouse to one of the USB ports. For more information about connecting a mouse, see “Connecting a mouse” on page 7 5 . Changing the display properties setting 1 Right-click anywh[...]

185 Exploring Y our Options Changing the display pr operties setting 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 4 The Monitor Settings windo w appears and asks if you want to keep the setti ngs. 5 Click Ye s . 6 T o change the settings back , repeat steps 2 through 5. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ha ve connected an e xternal dis[...]

186 Exploring Y our Options Changing the display pr operties setting 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 2 Release the Fn key . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou can also change these se ttings using the Display Properties box in the Control Pan el. In order to use a simultaneou s mode, you mu st set the resolution of the inte rnal displ ay panel to match the resolution of[...]

187 Exploring Y our Options Changing the display pr operties setting 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 documentation supplied with the de vice for additional confi guration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: In order to use the simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the intern al display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. The extern[...]

188 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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. Y our computer has a PC Card slot that su[...]

189 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 2 Hold the PC Card with the arro w or main label side up and the connector side to ward the slot. 3 Align the card connectors with the PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place. Inserting a PC Car d T o avoid damaging the PC Card or the compu[...]

190 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Removing a PC Car d 4 Press the extended eject b utton so the card pops out slightly . 5 Remov e the PC Card and store it properly . Hot swapping a PC Card 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. This is ca[...]

191 Exploring Y our Options Using SD car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ Ne ver remo ve a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating. DEFINITION: SCSI is an acrony m for Small Computer Systems Interface. A single SCSI PC Card enables you to conn ect several SCSI devices, such as a scanner or digital camera to your computer[...]

192 Exploring Y our Options Using SD car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Inserting an SD card Removing an SD card 1 Click the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . 2 Click Safely remove xxxx , wher e xxxx is the identifier for your SD card. 3 Press the card inw ard to release it. The card pops out slightly . 4 Lift the side of the computer w[...]

193 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Chapter 7 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes se veral utilities designed to help you to conf igure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether, these allo w you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter: ❖ [...]

194 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn k ey a stic ky key , meaning you can press it once , release it and then press a function ke y to activ ate the hot ke y function. T o open Accessibility: 1 Click Start , then click All Pr ograms . 2 Select T oshiba Utilities , then [...]

195 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Fn-esse The operating system shortcuts and T oshiba’ s Fn-esse program pro vide quick ways to open programs, docu ments, and folders from within an y program without using the Start menu. This section describes ho w to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your prog rams and f iles. For i[...]

196 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The keys are color -coded as follows: ❖ A vailable ke ys are white. ❖ Assigned ke ys and ke ys as sociated with a popup list are sho wn on the Fn-esse ke yboa rd in the selected color . ❖ Una v ailable keys are dark gray . Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to ass[...]

197 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 6 Click OK to close the Add/Edit Command windo w with your key assignment in place. The program or docume nt is no w associated with the ke y you just selected. T o open the program or docu ment, press Fn plus the appropriate key . Using the keyboard or T ouchPad T o assign a key to open a prog[...]

198 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 and documents in the folder . These are the items that appear in the popup list. ❖ T o create a popup list w ith items from v arious folders, or to pick only a fe w items from a folder , create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents. If you are unsure how to do this, [...]

199 T oshiba Utilities Hotke y utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allo ws you to receiv e a confirmation message when you use the hot k ey combination for Standb y [ Fn + F3 ] and Hibernation [ Fn + F4 ]. T o activ ate the utility: Click Start , All Pr ograms , T oshiba Utilities and then click Hotkey utility . The T [...]

200 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 2 Point to TOSHIB A Console , then click the resulting TOSHIB A Console selection. The TOSHIB A Console windo w appe ars. Sample TOSHIB A Console win dow The TOSHIB A Console offers the follo wing features: ❖ Customize Y our Computer ❖ Security Customize Y our Computer The features[...]

201 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Security The fea tures av ailable in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password Power Management The Po wer Management feature enables you to con trol your computer’ s power usage, reg a rdle ss of the source, and use the many preset po w er modes, or create [...]

202 T oshiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 3 Click the Po wer Management icon. The TOSHIB A Po wer Sav er Properties windo w appears. Sample TOSHIB A P ower Saver Pr operties window The Po wer Save Modes tab sho ws the power usage modes for both A C power (“Plugged in”) and batter y power (Running on batteries”). Y ou can[...]

203 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA Co n s o l e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode — Full Po wer . Y ou can create other A C po wer modes, but T oshiba recommends use of the preset Full Po wer mode. The windo ws and settings fo r creating and customizing battery power modes are describe d i[...]

204 T o shiba Utilities TOSHIB A Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 2 Click Details... . The Properties windo w for the selected m ode opens with the General tab displayed. This tab enables you to choose an icon for your po wer usage mode, describe the mo de’ s characteristics and, option ally , associate it with a program. The Name f ield displays [...]

205 T oshiba Utilities TOS H I BA C o n s o le 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The TO SHIB A HWSetup window appears with tabs for the follo wing: ❖ Display — Allo ws you to select the b uilt-in LCD and/or external monitor when the computer powers on. ❖ Boot Priority — Allo ws you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the driv es fo[...]

206 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Chapter 8 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter when 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. This chapter aims to help you solv e many problems b y yourself. It cov ers the problems[...]

207 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that ar e easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T o close a program that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultan eously (once). 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its name in the list. 3 Select the program you wa[...]

208 If Someth ing Goes W rong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 5 Add a paragraph break and t ype some notes describing what you were do ing when you received the message. 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer . Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when[...]

209 If Something Goes Wrong The W i ndows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 disket te driv e, press the left or right arro w key and choose your boot-up d e vice. HINT : Press F12 as you power on the computer to access the menu. The computer displays the WA RNING RESUME F A ILURE message. The computer wa s placed in Standby[...]

210 If Someth ing Goes W rong The W i ndows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ The operating system respon ds dif ferently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware de vice has failed, pr oblems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or a[...]

211 If Something Goes Wrong The W i ndows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ Reboot ❖ Return to OS Choices (menu) 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 differen t versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My[...]

212 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T o access W indo ws ® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start , then click Help and Support . The Help and Support Center window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and fol[...]

213 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 make sure it and all pre viously connected devices work. The device most recently connec ted to the system is [...]

214 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the W indow s ® XP operating sy stem, a void ing hardware co nflicts is easy . Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/ output system) and the opera ting system to automatically assign reso[...]

215 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a w a 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. Device Manager is a confi[...]

216 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T o che ck a device’ s properties: 1 Click Start , Contr o l Panel , P erformance and Maintenance , Administrative T ools . 2 Double-click the Computer Management icon. 3 In the left pane, click Device Man ager . 4 T o view the de vice(s) installed, double-click [...]

217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 . T o avoid damaging the memor y module, be ca reful not to touch its go[...]

218 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Power and the batteries Y our computer recei ves its po wer through the AC adapter and po wer cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (R TC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For e xample, a fau lty A C adapter or power cable w[...]

219 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 discharg e completely , then try charging it again. Check the po wer options using t[...]

220 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is blank. Display Auto Off may ha ve gone into effect. Press an y ke y to activ ate the screen. Y ou may ha ve activ ated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 sim[...]

221 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 ❖ Make sure the display choice is not set f o r the b uilt-in screen only . The screen does not look right. Y ou can change the display settings b y clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control b utton, then clicking Properties. This di splays t[...]

222 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 dis playing at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher . De vi ces that do not support this resolution will on ly work on your compute[...]

223 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 6 Click Start . Error- checking runs the test. Y our hard disk seems very slow . If you hav e b een using your comput er for some time, your files may have beco me fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter . T o do this, click Start , then click All Programs , point to Acce[...]

224 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk err or message . If you are starting the computer from a disk ette, the diskette in the dri ve does not hav e the files necessary to start the computer . Replace it with a bootable diskette. The driv e cannot rea d [...]

225 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 manual eject butt on. This b u tton is in the small hole ne xt to the disc eject b utton. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject b utton. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Some discs run correctly , but others do not. If the problem [...]

226 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of de vices, such as a remov able hard disk, additional memory , or a pager . Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of ne w cards. If you’ re having trouble g etting one or more [...]

227 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Using PC Cards ” on page 188 for how to insert a PC Card. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defecti ve PC Card slips through quality control. If a[...]

228 If Someth ing Goes W rong Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card . Remov e the PC Card. If removing the PC Card does not resolve the problem, try re starting the computer . If the computer still does not work , contact the PC Card’ s manufacturer . Hot swapping (rem[...]

229 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 e ady (on line). Check that the printer has plenty of paper . Some printers wil[...]

230 If Someth ing Goes W rong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Modem problems This section lists common mo dem 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. Check the port se[...]

231 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 i n “Sa ving your work” on page 8 8 . ❖ Copy f iles to your network partition. ❖ Connect a tape driv e[...]

232 If Someth ing Goes W rong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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. T ry the follo wing before contacting T oshiba: ❖ Re vie w the troubleshoo ting informati[...]

233 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T oshiba voice contact Before calling T oshiba, make sure you hav e: ❖ 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. ❖ Backup copies of yo ur operating [...]

234 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices A ustralia T oshiba (Australia) Pty . Limited 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Au s t r i a T oshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 W ien, Austria Belgium T oshiba Information Systems Benelux (Belgium) B.V[...]

235 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide off i ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Latin America and Caribbean T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blv d. Irvine, California 92618 United States 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the US - this call may incur long distance charges) Luxembourg T oshiba Informati[...]

236 If Someth ing Goes W rong T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbyber gsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid A G He[...]

237 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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 ke ys have a legend on or abo ve the ke y indicating the option or feature the ke y controls. V olume Mute Instant password security The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and a[...]

238 Hot Keys P ower usage mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Power usage mode Fn + This hot k ey displays the po wer usage pop-up win- do w and cycles through the battery save mo des. The po wer usage mode s in the operating system under battery power are: Long Life, Normal, and High Po wer; D VD Play- back and Presentation Sample power usage modes The p[...]

239 Hot Keys Standby mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 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. Click the check box to pre vent the message box appearing in future. Sample standby conf irmation box ❖ For more information abou[...]

240 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer 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. Click the check box to pre vent the message box appearing in future. Sample[...]

241 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Display modes Fn + This hot k ey cycles through th e po wer-on display options. While hold ing down Fn , press F5 repeatedly until the desired setting is highlighted. Then release the Fn key . The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor sim[...]

242 Hot Keys Display brightness 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Display brightness Enabling a wireless device Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + The Fn + F6 hot k ey decreases the screen brightness. Fn + The Fn + F7 hot k ey increases the screen brightness. Fn + The Fn + F8 hot ke y turns the Wi-Fi de vice on or off only if the W i-[...]

243 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebo ok computer features a u ni 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 . USA and Canada UL appr oved CSA appr oved United Kingdom BS appr oved Australia AS[...]

244 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-R OM compact disc read-only memory CD-R W compact dis[...]

245 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory module DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) disc DV D - R O M digital versatile (or video) disc read-on ly memory ECP enhanced cap abilities po rt EPR OM erasable programmable read-only memor[...]

246 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 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 ran dom access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial b us URL unif[...]

247 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 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. basic i[...]

248 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 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 pathw a y through which data flows from one de vice to another . See also bus speed , fr ontside bus . bus speed — The speed at which [...]

249 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 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 o rk together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or language as anot her . configuration [...]

250 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 direct memory acces s (D MA) — 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 of f. See also en able . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, designed to be read from and written to by op[...]

251 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 DV D — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DV D - RO M . D VD-ROM (digital versatile disc r ead-only memory) — A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD- R OMs. Compare CD-R OM. E emulation — A tech[...]

252 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 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 contain files and other folders. fo r m a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’ s operating syst[...]

253 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 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 sa ve mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that acti vates a m[...]

254 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 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. A filter ov e r the electrodes [...]

255 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 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. A network allows you[...]

256 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 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 . peripheral — Any de vice, such as a printer or joystick, that is attached to the [...]

257 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 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. For a printer , resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a scre[...]

258 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 Standby — A feature of some W indo ws ® operating systems that allows you to turn of f the com puter without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. Suspend — A feature of some W ind ows ® operating systems that allows you to turn of f th[...]

259 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.4.1 W We b — See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i — A trad emarked term by the W ireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stan ds for W ireless Fidel ity . W i-Fi is another term for the IEEE 802.11b or 802.11a/b communication pro tocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communi cation components. W o[...]

260 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Index A A C adapter 57 A C power light 45 Accessories programs 146, 159 alarms low battery 128 audio digital light 45 audio features 181 av oidi ng injury 50 B battery alarms 128 caring for 131 changing 129 charge not lasting 219 charging 123 conserving power 127 disposal 133 installing 129 light 45, 125 monitoring power [...]

261 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 C calculator 151 card PC 188 SD 191 SD (Secure Dig ital) 191 CD and D VDs caring for 100 inserting 95 removing 99 viewing contents 99 CD player control panel 98 CD/D VD co ntrol buttons 43, 46 CD/D VD i ndicator light 45 CDs 43 inserting 95 problem solving 225 channels DMA 213 IRQ 213 Character Map 152 charging main[...]

262 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 to a network 101 USB mouse 75 conserving battery power 127 Contents CDs 99 DV D s 99 control buttons 64 cooling vents CPU 40, 41 cursor control mode light 44 customizing taskbar 165 D date and time setting 156 DC-IN 39, 59 desktop 136 browsing style 167 creating new icon 137 creating shortcuts 151 major feat ures 13[...]

263 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 E email 179 emulating a full-size ke yboard 87 ergonomics lighting 52 posture 51 seating guidelines 51 work habits 53 error messages device dri ver conflict 212 general hardware problem 212 non-system disk or disk error 209, 224 problem with display settings/ current settings not wor king with hardware 221 program h[...]

264 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Hotke y utility 199 Hypertext T ran sfer Protocol (HTTP) 177 I icon 136 desktop 137 moving to desktop 137 naming 145 safety 34 indicator lights keyboard 43 indicator p anel system 45 inserting a PC Card 188 CDs and D VDs 95 SD card 191 installing main battery 129 interference statement 13 Internal mod e 222 Internet[...]

265 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 checking total 74 installing addition al 66 problem solving 217 removing 72, 73, 74 veri f yin g 74 memory cards Secure Digital 41 microphone jack 40 Microsoft Internet Explorer 101 Microsoft Support Online W eb site 212 minimizing 148 mode button 46 modem determining COM port 172 port 41, 101 problem solving 230 re[...]

266 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Plug and Play 214 ports external diskette driv e 57 modem 41 monitor 40 Network 39 parallel 40 S-video 39 USB 39 power cable 60 cable connectors 243 computer will not start 208 light 45 monitoring 125 on/off b utton 42 problem solving 218 taking care of your battery 131 Power Management 201 running on batteries 203 [...]

267 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 multi-function drive tray does not eject 224 no sound 225 non-system disk or disk error 209, 224 PC Card 226 checklist 227 error occurs 228 hot swapping fails 228 not recognized 228 slot appears dead 227 Plug and Play 214 power and batteries 218 printer 229 program not working properly 223 screen does not look norma[...]

268 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 date and time 156 printer 76 shortcut creating 151 menu 140 Shut down using 105 Shut down command 103 sound .wav f iles 181 problem solving 225 speakers ext e rn a l 18 3 stereo 43 Stand by command 116 Standby low battery 127 mode 45, 104 Standby command 104 Standby mode hot key 239 Start button 137 starting a progr[...]

269 Index 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Wi - F i 175 utilities Hotke y utility 199 Power Management 201 T oshiba Hardware Set up 204 V video features exploring 180 volume control dial 43 W war ran t y SelectServ 36 W eb address 178 W eb browsers 178 W eb content interface 166 We b s i t e s Support Online 212 W eb sites,T oshiba 233 windows hiding 147 rep[...]