Toshiba 5205 Series - Manual

5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause...

6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or ...

7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for examp...

9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1. Fig. 1 Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW d...

10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Location of the required label (Sample shown below. (Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual caref...

12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae...

13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Contents Introduction .............................................................. 23 This guide .............................................................. 23Safety icons ........................................................... 24 Other icons used ...................

17 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Setting battery alarms .................................... 135 Changing the main battery ................................... 136 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 136Inserting a charged battery ............................ 137 Disposing of used batter...

18 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 15: Turning off your computer ................. 169 Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 170 Windows ® XP special features ............................. 170 Personalizing your desktop .................................. 171 Customizing...

20 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Power Management ....................................... 215Toshiba Hardware Setup ................................ 218cPad Properties ............................................. 220 Chapter 8: WinDVD™.............................................. 221 Playing DV...

23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your access to information can accompany you wherever you go. Your system comes with either the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home operating system or the M...

24 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook computer before, read the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out whatever interests you most. Safety...

25 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information about the computer. HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indic...

26 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ ® warranty programs. For more information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If Something Go...

27 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way 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 everything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provi...

28 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Front with the display closed The infrared port allows cable-free communication with another device, such as a computer or printer, that has a compatible infrared port. The display latch keeps the display panel closed a...

29 Finding Your Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Back The modem port lets you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line. For more information, see “Connecting the modem” on page 109 . The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area networ...

30 Finding Your Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Right side The PC Card slot supports Type I PC Cards, or Type II PC Cards. See “Using PC Cards” on page 191 for more information. The PC Card eject button releases the PC Card from the slot. The 3.5 mm headphone / S/PDIF Digital Optical o...

32 Finding Your Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Left side *only functional for systems with Wi-Fi™ The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive enables you to play high-resolution, full-screen videos at up to 30 frames per second. You can also use it to install and run programs from application C...

34 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Front with the display open This section describes features that are revealed when you open the display panel. For features that are visible when the display panel is closed, see “Front with the display closed” on page 28...

36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Internet button turns on the computer and launches your default Internet browser. For more information, see “TOSHIBA Button Controls” on page 211 . The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about ...

37 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key types the number prin...

38 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The fixed HDD/ODD light glows green when the computer is accessing the built-in hard disk or fixed optical media drive. The Toshiba Style bay light glows green when the computer is accessing a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM...

39 Finding Your Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 graphic on the Sub LCD; and CD/DVD mode, signified by a CD disc graphic on the Sub LCD. The previous track button returns the disc player to the preceding track on the disc. The next track button causes the disc player to skip to the follo...

41 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variet...

42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature cha...

43 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ If you are using an external monitor, the top of the display should be no higher than eye level. ❖ If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your compute...

44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back support. Lower-back-support cushions are available at many office supply stores. ❖ Sit with your b...

45 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your working day. Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your ef...

46 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is being used. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation. Be careful when you re...

47 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft...

48 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-to-date with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you. You can regist...

52 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 11 Replace the memory slot cover. 12 Replace the screws and tighten them. 13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed. You can now continue setting up the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you can ve...

53 Getting Started Connecting a mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the cPad or TouchPad, the computer’s built-in pointing device. To connect a mouse, plug the mouse cable into one of the computer’s USB ports. You can connect it after you turn on t...

54 Getting Started Using external display devices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen. Also you can attach a television set or other external...

55 Getting Started Connecting an external diskette drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external v...

56 Getting Started Using an external keyboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer’s USB ports. For more information about diskettes, see “Using diskettes” on page 95 . Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size ...

58 Getting Started Charging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it. Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. The on/off light glows green and the battery light glows am...

59 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel . Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it be...

61 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Activating the power-on password NOTE: Refer to “Creating a password recovery diskette” on page 210 for information on backing up your password. When you first power up your computer, no password is required. Once the o...

62 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 If the password is correct, the power-on process continues. If the password is incorrect, “password=” will appear once more and you can try again. NOTE: If you forget your power-on password and therefore can’t turn on y...

64 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 For systems with TouchPad To operate the TouchPad simply use your finger as you would a mouse and slide it in the direction you want the cursor to move: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, slide your finger for...

65 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Scroll button The scroll button, located between the primary and secondary control buttons, is used for rapidly viewing and moving pages on the screen. Rolling the wheel up or down moves a page the same direction. For s...

66 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your finger across the cPad from left to right. ❖ To move the cursor to the left side, slide your finger from right to left. The cursor will respond even if you ...

67 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Tap the icon in the bottom-right corner of the cPad display screen to minimize the window Tap the icon in the top-right corner of the cPad display screen to maximize the window ❖ Bring up the active program’s pull-down ...

68 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Select TouchPad Properties . The Mouse Properties window appears. Sample Mouse Properties window 3 Make the desired changes. 4 Click Apply , then OK . Switching to application launch mode To activate application launc...

69 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 four corners of the cPad display, cPad is again in pointing device mode. Using the cPad in application launch mode In application launch mode, the cPad allows you to launch programs with the tap of a finger, and to adju...

70 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Sticky note, for creating and tracking notes. ❖ Signature pad, which allows you to create characters in the cPad display. ❖ Calendar, which allows you to display a monthly calendar on the cPad display. ❖ cPad Properti...

73 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the Calculator The Calculator allows you access to standard calculator functions as well as a metrics and weights converter. Sample calculator on the cPad display To use the metrics and weights converter: 1 Tap th...

74 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Select a target unit - length, weight, or volume - from the drop-down list. 4 Click OK . 5 Enter the value you want to convert. 6 Tap the Metrics and Weights icon. 7 Tap the Equals (=) button. 8 To return to Calculato...

76 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Adding programs to the Application Launcher To add programs to the Application Launcher: 1 Open the cPad Properties window in one of these ways: ❖ With the Application Launcher open, tap the cPad Properties icon in the ...

78 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Changing icons If you do not like the icons associated with the programs you selected for the Application Launcher, you can change them. To change icons: 1 Open the cPad Properties window in one of these ways: ❖ With th...

79 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Deleting programs from the Application Launcher With the exception of the default programs in the cPad’s display, you can delete programs loaded into the Application Launcher. To delete a program from the Launcher: 1 Op...

80 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Accessing cPad Help To access cPad Help: 1 Click the Help icon on the cPad display. The Help window appears. Sample cPad Help window 2 Scroll through the subjects until you find the one you need. Setting up a printer If...

81 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the Add Printer Wizard To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click Start , Control Panel . The Control Panel appears. Sample Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware . 3 Click Printers and Fa...

83 Getting Started Setting up the fax function 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the name you give the printer is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference. Setting up the fax function Your system’s auto-receive fax function is enabled by defaul...

84 Getting Started Powering off the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Powering off the computer It’s a good idea to power off your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer...

85 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Ne...

87 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the disk. You will lose all uns...

88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use Disk Defragmenter to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level. ❖ Before turning off the com...

90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The Windows ® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary (or right mouse) control button. Overlay k...

91 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on. To do so: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while y...

92 Learning the Basics Emulating a full-size keyboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Emulating a full-size keyboard Although the computer’s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked...

93 Learning the Basics Starting a program 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows ® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first...

94 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 To save: ❖ A file you are updating, open the program’s File menu and click Save . ❖ A new file, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for the file, and click OK . HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently worki...

95 Learning the Basics Using diskettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print. Using diskettes The 3.5-inch external USB diskette drive lets you use high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and storage. Sample external diskette drive The diskette activity light...

96 Learning the Basics Using diskettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting and removing diskettes 1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive. 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot. When the diskette is in place, the eject button pops out. To release a d...

97 Learning the Basics Backing up your files 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Never eat, smoke, or use erasers near your diskettes. Foreign particles can damage the diskette’s surface. ❖ Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism, such as speakers and radios, since these can destroy data. Backing u...

98 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Playing a CD or DVD Your computer has a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive that can read both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not avail...

99 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Components DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Use the eject button to open the disc tray. This button requires power to operate. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the disk/disc activity light is flashin...

102 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CD/DVD control and Digital audio control The following chart describes CD/DVD control and digital audio mode. CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is on. CD /DVD Mode Digital Audio Mode Pow...

103 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio CD or a DVD, turn the volume down. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. To turn the volume down, use the volume control dial or access the Volume Control progra...

105 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Depending on your default setting, your CD player will be either the Windows Media TM Player or the TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER. For information on how to set the default, ple...

106 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Select Accessories and then TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER . Sample TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER window 3 Select the CD mode button to enable the CD controls. The CD player’s control panels works much like ordinary compact disc players: ❖ To stop t...

107 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk. CDs are often used to install software or store files that require a lot of space, such as photographs and large presentation file...

108 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray fully open, remove the disc and place it in its protective...

109 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Read and write files (including music) to a CD-Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc. CAUTION: Check the disk/disc activity light when you use the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Do not press the eject button, ...

110 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 For more information regarding your system’s V.92 K56 modem, visit the Toshiba web site at toshiba.com 1 Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port on the back of the computer. Connecting to the mo...

111 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you have a number of options to choose from: ❖ Turn Off or Shut down, which power off the computer ❖ Hibernation, which saves the current operating state to the har...

112 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ When starting up again, the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using. Restart command Restart is the same as Turn Off or Shut down but automatically powers up the computer. Use it ...

113 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Stand by command The Stand by command puts the computer into a power-saving mode. Stand by stores the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you le...

114 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Turn off computer window 2 Click Turn Off . The computer turns itself off. If you are using the Windows ® XP Pro operating system and are a member of a domain, power off the computer as follows: 1 Click Start , Shut d...

117 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 8 Do one of the following: ❖ Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 9 Click OK to close the Ful...

118 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window 4 Click the Hibernate tab, then click the Enable hibernate support check box. 5 Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. Going into Hiberna...

119 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Turn off computer window appears. Sample Turn off computer window with shift key held down to show Hibernate option The computer saves the state of the system, including all open programs and files, to the hard disk. Then the comp...

122 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The Set the range window appears. Sample Set the range window with DC only option 8 Do one of the following: ❖ Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply w...

124 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Going into Stand by mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Stand by mode in three ways: ❖ By pressing the hot key combination Fn+F3. ❖ By pressing the power button ❖ By closing the display panel. To put the computer into St...

126 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 haven’t used it for a specified amount of time. You can set the System Stand by time on the Power Save Mode tab. 7 Click Override all Modes with settings here . The Set the range window appears. Sample Set the range window with DC only o...

127 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba’s energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of ...

128 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 varies depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. ...

129 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it. ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuitin...

131 Mobile Computing Charging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Charging batteries The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer. You can charge the battery using your computer, or you can use an optional battery charger. CAUTION: Never leave batteries in the batte...

132 Mobile Computing Charging batteries 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. HINT: Once a battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely. Doing thi...

133 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the main battery’s current charge. It: ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged ❖ Does not glow if the external power sou...

134 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees...

135 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you can : ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the battery. ❖ Put the computer in Hibernation mode and replace the battery with a charged spa...

136 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 4 Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries section, click Details . 5 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm, as desired. Changing the main battery When your batter...

137 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 5 Carefully slide the battery release latch toward the right side of the computer. Removing the battery 6 With the battery release latch pulled toward the right side of the computer, grasp the battery pack and gently pull it free...

138 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting the battery CAUTION: Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery falling out of the computer case. 3 Turn the computer right side up. 4 Reconnect any cables you removed. 5 Turn on the computer. ...

139 Mobile Computing Traveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The materials that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries. If not, check with your local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries. Traveling tips The enviro...

140 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the Windows ® XP operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks. Whether you have used a Windows ® operating system or not, the skill and confidence you will gain from this chap...

141 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. However, the differences are not significant and do not indicate any cha...

142 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be quickly activated by double-clicking the icon. You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by dragging ...

143 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Taskbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar. With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. ...

147 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 If you can’t move the taskbar, it’s probably because it has been locked. To unlock it: 1 Right-click the taskbar. A menu appears. If the Lock the taskbar option has a check mark, then ...

148 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 1 Click Start , then My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2 On the View menu, point to Toolbars , then click Address Bar . The operating system displays the address bar. It indicat...

150 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Creating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet. In this cas...

151 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting programs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 7 Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually, you will know which program you want to use...

154 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by pointing to the program’s button on the taskbar with the pointing device and c...

155 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 Click the Maximize button in the top-right corner of the Paint window. The Paint window expands to fill the screen, hiding everything except the taskbar. Notice that ...

156 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing programs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows ® Explorer, placing it on the right side of the desktop. Now that the windows are side by side, you can see how you could refer t...

157 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop, you can open programs or files with the click of a button. You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use ...

158 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’t know the name and location of the program file. 1 Click Start , then click Search . Sample Search option on the Start men...

160 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately. You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful. HINT: The Character Map is a useful tool when you w...

162 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the date and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 11: Setting the date and time You initially set the computer’s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the operating system. To cha...

163 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Click the Date and Time tab and set the correct month, year, day, and time. 5 Click the Time Zone tab and drop-down list box, and set your time zone. 6 Click OK . 7 Close the ...

165 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restore 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 HINT: Empty the Recycle Bin periodically. Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin. Lesso...

168 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about. However, when you do encounter one, it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at whi...

169 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: Turning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Lesson 15: Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the operating system turn off your computer. As it shuts down, the operating system performs a number of tasks tha...

170 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter, you will explore other features of your notebook computer. Windows ® XP special features The Windows ® XP operating system offers you several new features and enhancements, including: ❖ New system file protection ❖ A syste...

171 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace. This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work. You can customize the following aspects of the desktop: ❖ Taskbar — which...

172 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server. You can arrange that: ❖ Items ...

173 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Web-style option 3 Click the preferred options. 4 Click Apply , then click OK . Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop, you can also display a Web page in an individual w...

174 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window. As you browse, the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays t...

175 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The elements you can add to the top of the window are: Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start , then click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2 On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click the name of ...

177 Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, an external mouse and an external diskette drive, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office com...

178 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer’s COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to ...

179 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 7 If the modem isn’t working properly, click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions. 8 Click OK to close the Properties box, then the Phone and Modem Options windows. 9 Close the Control Panel. Connecting t...

180 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Point to Accessories , then to Communications , and click New Connection Wizard . 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. The computer connects to the network. Setting up a wireless connection For information on ...

181 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using Bluetooth The following information applies to those systems with the optional Bluetooth wireless feature: Bluetooth is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment, and can...

182 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Select Set up an advanced connection . 5 Click Next . 6 Select Connect directly to another computer . 7 Choose the appropriate role for your computer: ❖ Guest ❖ Host 8 Follow the on-screen instructions. An overvie...

183 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). The World Wide Web offers information as text, images, audio, or video to be referenced fro...

184 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet, the Web browser displays a home page, for example, your ISP’s home page on the Internet or your company’s Web site home page. To visit a desired Web site, type in...

185 Exploring Your Options Toshiba’s online resources 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 clearinghouse where all the messages are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files f...

187 Exploring Your Options Exploring video features 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Transferring and editing video data Your computer has an i.LINK port on the back which provides very fast data transfer rates (up to 400 Mbps or 400 million bits per second). You can connect up to 63 external devices to this...

188 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone. You can play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones or external speakers. Recording sounds You ...

189 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone. NOTE: You can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. 5 To hear what you jus...

190 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 3 In the Audio Properties dialog box, adjust the Sound Playback quality and volume, and the Sound Recording volume. 4 Click OK . Your new settings take effect the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Y...

191 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone/S/PDIF Digital Optical out. The headphone/S/PDIF Digital Optical out requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack. 3 Adjust the volume: ❖...

192 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 1 If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card. For more information, see “Hot swapping” on page 193 . 2 Hold the PC Card w...

193 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card. 3 Press the PC Card eject button. Ejecting a PC Card 4 Remove the PC Card and store it properly. Hot swapping One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can...

194 Exploring Your Options Using SD cards 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating. DEFINITION: SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface. A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices, such as a ...

195 Exploring Your Options Using your IR remote controller 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 2 Press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly. 3 Lift the left side of the computer, grasp the card, and pull it straight out. Using your IR remote controller The TOSHIBA remote control lets you co...

198 Exploring Your Options Using your IR remote controller 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Important Information about the remote control The following is additional information that will be helpful when using the remote control feature: ❖ Volume controls only work when the Windows XP operating system is ru...

199 Exploring Your Options Using the Toshiba Style bay 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using the Toshiba Style bay Your computer has an optional Toshiba Style device bay on the right side which allows you in insert additional drives, optical drives, and other interface devices, i.e. media card adapters, etc...

200 Exploring Your Options Using the Toshiba Style bay 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Removing a device form the Toshiba Style bay To remove a device from the Toshiba Style bay: NOTE: Always make sure that any devices operating in the Toshiba Style bay have been stopped before removing the device. 1 If the...

201 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to configure your system to best meet your individual needs. Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These u...

204 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sample Fn-esse keyboard The keys are color-coded as follows: ❖ Available keys are black. ❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in the selected color. ❖ Unavailable keys are dark gray. Assigning a ...

205 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard you wish assigned. 5 Release the primary button. Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Command window with the Description, Command Line...

206 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Enter the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory for the new Fn-esse key assignment, or click the Browse button to specify this information. ❖ Click OK . 4 To make a popup assignment, select Popup to display the Application Explorer w...

207 Toshiba Utilities Hotkey utility 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to change with the secondary button. Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type window. 2 To change the key assignment, click Direct or Popup and con...

209 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The TOSHIBA Console offers three categories of features: ❖ Customize Your Computer ❖ Network ❖ Security Customize your computer The features available in this category are: ❖ Power Management (for detailed information, see “Power Manageme...

210 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Creating a password recovery diskette You can create a password recovery diskette to protect you in case you forget your power-on password. For information on how to set a power-on password, see “Activating the power- on password” on page...

216 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 reconfigure that function. Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply . Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode — Full Power. You can create other AC power modes, but Toshib...

217 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes. 2 Click Create copy . 3 A new mode appears with the title “Copy Name ” where Name is the title of the mode you copied. Delete this title, type in the name for your new power m...

218 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool. To access it: In the TOSHIBA Console , double-click the Toshiba Hardware icon. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears wi...

220 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 cPad Properties The cPad Properties feature enables you to adjust the settings for the cPad when it’s in application launch mode. For more information, see “Using the cPad in application launch mode” on page 69 .

221 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 8 WinDVD ™ WinDVD ™ is a software program for playing DVDs. This chapter explains how to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power. For systems with a DVD-ROM drive, you can use...

224 WinDVD™ Using the WinDVD control panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player. TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’...

225 WinDVD™ Using the WinDVD control panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 From the WinDVD control panel, you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button . The expanded control panel contains several advanced features. See “Using WinDVD Advanced Features” on page 228 for an exp...

228 WinDVD™ Using WinDVD Advanced Features 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Maximizing the video window To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video window to fill the screen, click the Maximize button. To display the control panel again, double-click anywhere in the video window. Using WinDVD Advanc...

229 WinDVD™ Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample WinDVD with expanded subpanel Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’s hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailab...

230 WinDVD™ Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a Playlist To create a new playlist: 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist button. See “Using the WinDVD control panel” on page 224. to locate the playlist button. Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select New Playlist from the menu. The P...

231 WinDVD™ Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Locate each file (you may select multiple files) for your playlist using the directory browser. 5 Highlight the files and click Add , then OK to confirm your selection. 6 After adding all the files you want to include in the new playlist, click Sav...

232 WinDVD™ Getting Help 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Open Playlist dialog 3 Locate the playlist you wish to open, then click Open . The Playlist window appears. 4 Click Load List to open the saved playlists. 5 Browse to the playlist you want to open then click Open and WinDVD displays the playlist....

233 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many prob...

234 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 To close a program that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name i...

235 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure yo...

236 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The computer was placed in Stand by mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer’s memory has been lost. To charge the batter...

237 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change your system’s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, u...

238 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet. They include: modem speed, time of day (when everyone else is surfing, yo...

239 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows ® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For hel...

240 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor’s time. If two or more devices use the same IRQ...

241 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 CAUTION: Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration param...

242 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 5 To view the properties, double-click the device. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They ...

243 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 5 If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may be faulty. If the error recurs without the memory module...

244 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer. If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, the...

245 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you have a second keyboard, try it. If it works, the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible wit...

246 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The screen does not look right. You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Properties. This opens the Display Properties window. The App...

247 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher. Devices that do not support this res...

248 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start . Error-checking runs the test. Your hard disk seems very slow. If you have been using your computer for some time, your files may have become fragmented. Ru...

249 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message . If you are starting the computer from a diskette, the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer. Replace it with a b...

250 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Some discs run correctly, but others do not. If the problem is with an application CD-ROM, refer to the software’s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program’s needs. The color of the mat...

251 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Before installing a new hardware or software component on your system, check for any potential conflicts between its resource requirements and your current system configuration. Also, if you change your operating syste...

252 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 WinDVD will not function properly with “debug” software installed. The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system. Remove the debug software to restore func...

256 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer. Adjust the volume control. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that they are securely connected to your computer. The computer emit...

257 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you’...

258 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Using PC Cards” on page 191 for how to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card ...

259 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card . Remove the PC Card. If removing the PC Card doesn’t resolve the problem, try restarting the computer. If the computer still doesn’t work, contact the PC Ca...

260 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on line). Check that the pri...

261 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Modem problems This section lists common modem problems: The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer’s modem port and th...

262 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy files to diskette, following the steps in “Saving your work” on page 93 . ❖ Copy files to your network p...

263 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Try the following before contacting Toshiba: ❖...

264 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ Your computer’s serial number. ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem. ❖ Backup copies of your operating system and all oth...

265 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Toshiba’s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited84-92 Talavera RoadNorth Ryde NSW 2113SydneyAustralia Austria Toshiba Europe GmbHHandelskai 3881020 Wien, Austria Belgium Toshiba Information Systems ...

268 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume m...

269 Hot Keys Instant password security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Instant password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security. Using the pointing device or any key will make the display reappear. For information on setting, see “Activati...

270 Power usage mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 4 If you clicked Choose a screen saver , the Screen Saver tab has already been selected. If it isn’t selected, click the Screen Saver tab. 5 Click the On resume, password protected check box. 6 Click OK . Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the po...

271 Hot Keys Stand by mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Stand by mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Stand by mode. ❖ A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand by mode. This message box can be set so it doesn’t display. Sample Stand by confirmation b...

272 Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. The message box can be set so it doesn...

273 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power-on display options. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and exter...

274 Display brightness 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Display brightness Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. The wireless modes you...

275 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key disables or enables the TouchPad or cPad. To use the TouchPad, see “For systems with Touch- Pad” on page 64 . To use the cPad, see “For syste...

276 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada UL approvedCSA approved United Kingdom ...

277 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Appendix C Video Modes This appendix lists the video modes supported by the display adapter and identifies the characteristics of each mod e. The columns in the tables have the following meanings: Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal and is generally used by programmers...

278 Your computer’s video modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Your computer’s video modes Your computer supports the video modes defined in this table. If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table, select a mode based on mode type, resolution, character...

284 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact...

286 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read-only memory RTC real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film...

300 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0 Index A AC adapter 56AC power light 37, 56, 60Accessories programs 165adding memory 49 alarms low battery 135 Application Launcher adding programs 76changing icons 78deleting programs 79 Application Launcher button 68audio CDs playing 98 audio features 188avoiding injury ...