Page 1 User’s Guide If you need assistance: ® InTouch Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see guide. TOSHIBA 5105 Series ® Chapter 9 on page 236 in this C6620-1002M2...
Page 2 If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE.
Page 3: Fcc Notice
: Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's serial port, parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 microphone jack.
Page 4: Type Of Service
Contact: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Page 5: If Problems Arise
FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba.
Page 6: Wireless Interoperability
USOC RJ11C. Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖...
Page 7: Wireless Lan And Your Health
Regulatory Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.
Page 8: Interference Statement
The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
Page 9 Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1. Australia Canada France Iceland Japan Netherlands Poland Sweden 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 drives employ a laser system.
Page 10 This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
Page 11 Sony Corporation. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license. cPad and TouchPad are trademarks of Synaptics, Inc.
Page 12 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.org.
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ...23 This guide ... 23 Safety icons ... 24 Other icons used... 25 Other documentation ... 25 Service options ... 26 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ... 27 Making sure you have everything ... 27 Front with the display closed ... 28 Back ...
Page 14 Keeping yourself comfortable ... 41 Precautions... 44 Setting up your computer ... 45 Setting up your software... 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba ... 47 Installing additional memory (optional) ... 48 Connecting a mouse ... 52 Connecting a printer ... 52 Connecting a USB printer...
Page 15 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ... 86 Function keys... 86 Windows Overlay keys... 87 Emulating a full-size keyboard ... 89 TOSHIBA Console button ... 89 Starting a program... 90 Saving your work ... 90 Printing your work ... 91 Using diskettes ... 92 Inserting and removing diskettes...
Page 16 Going into Stand by mode more quickly ... 121 Starting again from Stand by ... 124 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ... 125 Toshiba’s energy-saver design ... 125 Running the computer on battery power ... 125 Using additional batteries ... 126 Battery safety precautions...
Page 17 Removing the battery from the Inserting a charged battery ... 135 Disposing of used batteries safely ... 136 Traveling tips... 137 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows Operating System ... 138 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop ... 138 Finding your way around the desktop ... 139 Windows Lesson 2: Using the pointing device and control buttons together ...
Page 18 Connecting to the Internet ... 180 Surfing the Internet... 180 Internet features... 181 Uploading and downloading files Toshiba’s online resources... 182 Exploring video features ... 182 Viewing presentations or DVD movies Transferring and editing video data ... 184 Playing DVDs ... 184 Exploring audio features ...
Page 19 Using SD cards ... 192 Inserting a SD card ... 192 Removing a SD card ... 193 Using your IR remote controller ... 193 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities ... 197 TOSHIBA Accessibility ... 197 Fn-esse ... 198 Starting Fn-esse... 199 Assigning a key to a program or document ...
Page 20 Contents Chapter 8: WinDVD 2000... 216 Playing DVDs ... 216 Using the WinDVD toolbar ... 218 Using the WinDVD status bar ... 218 Using the WinDVD control panel... 218 Using the control panel playback buttons ... 219 Maximizing the video window ... 222 Using playlists ...
Page 21 Develop good computing habits ... 264 If you need further assistance... 265 Before you call ... 266 Contacting Toshiba ... 266 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ... 267 Toshiba’s worldwide offices ... 268 Appendix A: Hot Keys... 271 Volume Mute... 271 Instant password security...
Page 22 Contents Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad ... 278 Keyboard hot keys ... 278 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors... 279 USA and Canada ... 279 United Kingdom ... 279 Australia... 279 Europe ... 279 Appendix C: Video Modes... 280 Your computer’s video modes ...
Page 23: Introduction
Home operating system or the Microsoft Professional operating system. This guide contains information on both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer. For specific information on the software, see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with the computer.
Page 24: Safety Icons
Introduction Safety icons 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 icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal...
Page 25: Other Icons Used
Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs. ❖ Toshiba Accessories Information, which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them. ❖ The Microsoft explains the features of the operating system. Other documentation ®...
Page 26: Service Options
Introduction Service options 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 If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see Something Goes Wrong” on page toshiba.com.
Page 27: Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around
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 provided with your system to make sure you received everything.
Page 28: Front With The Display Closed
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Optional wireless antenna on-off switch On those systems with Wi-Fi wireless antenna on-off switch turns the computer’s wireless antenna on or off. The infrared port allows cable-free communication with another device, such as a computer or printer, that has a compatible infrared port.
Page 29: Back
Back USB ports Video /audio line out jack The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer. DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors.
Page 30: Right Side
Finding Your Way Around Right side The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area Ether network using a 10/100 Ethernet link. The cooling vents prevent the computer’s central processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed.
Page 31: Left Side
The eject button opens the drive tray when the computer is turned on. The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers. The 3.5 mm headphone/S/PDIF Digital Optical out lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers.
Page 32 Finding Your Way Around Left side CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you don’t block the cooling vents. The RGB (monitor) port allows you to connect an external monitor. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port allows you to connect USB peripherals to your computer.
Page 33: Front With The Display Open
CD/DVD control buttons ➀ For systems with cPad ➁ For systems with TouchPad “Front with the display closed” on 271. Screen Internet button Keyboard indicator panel Speaker TOSHIBA Console button Keyboard Palm rest Secondary control button System indicator panel key, activate...
Page 34 The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about various keyboard functions. For details, “Keyboard indicator panel” on page The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to various functions. For more information, see Console button” on page or TouchPad enables you to move the cursor “Switching to application launch mode”...
Page 35: Keyboard Indicator Panel
The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full- size keyboard. For more information, see keyboard” on page The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer. The secondary control button below the cPad or TouchPad acts like the secondary button on a mouse.
Page 36: System Indicator Panel
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open System indicator panel The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source. The on/off light glows green when the computer is on. The light glows amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. The battery light indicates the main battery’s current charge.
Page 37: Cd/Dvd Control Buttons
CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons near the display latch are for playing CDs and DVDs. You can play audio CDs while the computer is turned off. The mode button enables the user to toggle between two modes: digital audio mode, signified by musical notes graphic on the Sub LCD;...
Page 38: Underside
Finding Your Way Around Underside The play/pause button starts the disc player, or makes the disc player pause if it is currently playing. The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing. Press the button again to eject the disc. Underside *Optional Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover...
Page 39 Finding Your Way Around Underside The hard disk drive cover protects the computer’s hard disk drive. The expansion memory slot cover protects the slots where you insert additional memory. See “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 48 for detailed information.
Page 40: Chapter 2: Getting Started
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 variety of circumstances and locations.
Page 41: Keeping Yourself Comfortable
AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact a Toshiba authorized service provider. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers.
Page 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ 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.
Page 43 ❖ 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 back straight so that your knees, hips, and elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you work.
Page 44: Precautions
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 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 efficiency.
Page 45: Setting Up Your Computer
❖ 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 remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period.
Page 46: Setting Up Your Software
Toshiba and Microsoft. Click Yes to register, or No to exit the process. NOTE: If you click No, you may register with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop. Enter you personal information in the registration window.
Page 47: Registering Your Computer With Toshiba
Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you. You can register your computer with Toshiba by double- clicking the icon on your desktop or by mailing the registration card that may ship with your computer.
Page 48: Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
Getting Started Setting up your computer ❖ Install a SmartMedia Card (see cards” on page ❖ Install an SD Card (see Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data.
Page 49 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover to the memory slot. Base of the computer Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover.
Page 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you insert into the computer).
Page 51 Replace the memory slot cover. Replace the screws and tighten them. 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 verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory.
Page 52: Connecting A Mouse
Getting Started Connecting a mouse 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 the computer.
Page 53: Using External Display Devices
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 video device to your computer for viewing DVD movies or presentations.
Page 54: Adjusting The Quality Of The External Display
Getting Started Connecting an external diskette drive ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display panel and external video device simultaneously ❖ External video device only Release the TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties box in the Control Panel.
Page 55: Using An External Keyboard
To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the cable to one of the computer’s USB ports. For more information about diskettes, see on page Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer provided that the keyboard is USB- compatible.
Page 56 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on the back of the computer. Connecting the AC adapter to the computer Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights glow.
Page 57: Charging The Battery
CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet.
Page 58: Turning On The Power
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel. Turning on the power Check that all the drives are empty.
Page 59: Activating The Power-On Password
To activate the power-on password: Press the TOSHIBA Console button. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. For more information see Click Security. Click User password.
Page 60: Using Your Pointing Device
NOTE: If you forget your power-on password and therefore can’t turn on your computer, take your computer to a Toshiba authorized service center for help. NOTE: After the third incorrect password submission, the system automatically shuts down.
Page 61: Disabling Or Enabling The Touchpad Or Cpad
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad The TouchPad or cPad is enabled by default. To change the enable/disable TouchPad or cPad settings: Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. Click Printers and Other Hardware. Click Mouse Properties. The Mouse Properties window appears.
Page 62: For Systems With Touchpad
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Select Disable or Enable, whichever is appropriate. Click Apply. Click OK. The Mouse Properties window closes. Close the Printers and Other Hardware window. Close the Control Panel window. You can also use a hot key to disable or enable the TouchPad or cPad.
Page 63: For Systems With Cpad
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Primary and secondary control buttons The control buttons are below the TouchPad and are used like the buttons on a mouse. The primary control button is the button on the left and corresponds to the left mouse button. To double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession.
Page 64 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time To move the cursor, do the following: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, slide your finger forward on the cPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, slide your finger toward yourself.
Page 65 Access the Mouse Properties window in one of these ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Console button and click the Mouse icon in the TOSHIBA Console window. ❖ Click the cPad icon on your system tray and select TouchPad Properties from the menu.
Page 66 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Adjusting pointing device mode settings To adjust the settings for pointing device mode: Click the cPad icon in the system tray. A pull-down menu appears. Select TouchPad Properties. The Mouse Properties window appears. Sample Mouse Properties window Make the desired changes.
Page 67 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Returning to pointing device mode To return to pointing device mode, click the x in the cPad display that shows the programs ready for launching. Once the launcher is closed and you see the icons at each of the four corners of the cPad display, cPad is again in pointing device mode.
Page 68 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time ❖ Ten-key numeric pad, which enables you to input numbers. ❖ Calculator, along with copy and paste functions. ❖ Sticky note, for creating and tracking notes. ❖ Signature pad, which allows you to create characters in the cPad display.
Page 69 Using the computer for the first time To create a blank note: Tap the “greater than” key (>) on the cPad display to reach the highest-numbered note, then press the key again. The number “+1” appears on the fresh note. Toggle the input mode button on the cPad display so that it shows either a pencil, if you are going to write with your finger, or “ABC”...
Page 70 To change the background imagery on the cPad display: Open the Small Display Properties window in one of these ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Console button and double-click the Small Display Properties icon. ❖ With the cPad Application Launcher open, tap the Small Display Properties icon in the cPad display.
Page 71 Using the computer for the first time Sample Small Display Properties window with Background tab displayed Select a background. The selected background appears in the preview window. Click OK. The new background appears on the cPad display. Getting Started...
Page 72 To add programs to the Application Launcher: Open the Small Display Properties window in one of these ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Console button and double-click the Small Display Properties icon. ❖ With the Application Launcher open, tap the Small Display Properties icon in the cPad display.
Page 73 Using the computer for the first time Sample Small Display Properties window with Application Launcher tab displayed Click the Add button. The Open window appears listing the programs on your computer’s desktop. Select the program you want and click the Open button. Getting Started...
Page 74 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sample Small Display Properties window with new program highlighted An icon of the selected program appears in the preview window of the Small Display Properties window. Close the Small Display Properties window. The icon has automatically been added to the cPad display.
Page 75 To change icons: Open the Small Display Properties window in one of these ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Console button and double-click the Small Display Properties icon. ❖ With the Application Launcher open, tap the Small Display Properties icon in the cPad display.
Page 76 To delete a program from the Launcher: Open the Small Display Properties window in one of these ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Console button and double-click the Small Display Properties icon. ❖ With the Application Launcher open, tap the Small Display Properties icon in the cPad display.
Page 77 To access cPad Help: Open the Small Display Properties window in one of these ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Console button and double-click the Small Display Properties icon. ❖ With the Application Launcher open, tap the Small Display Properties icon in the cPad display.
Page 78: Setting Up A Printer
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on, it may have been detected automatically. If this is not the case, then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer.
Page 79 Using the computer for the first time Sample Printers and Faxes window Click Add a Printer. The Add Printer Wizard window appears. Sample Add Printer Wizard Follow the on-screen instructions. Getting Started...
Page 80: Setting Up The Fax Function
Right-click the fax icon. Click Properties from the drop-down menu. Click the DEVICES tab. Under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, highlight Receive and click the Disable option. To enable the auto-receive function, repeat steps 1-4. But under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem AMR, highlight Receive and click the Enable device to receive and Auto options.
Page 81: Powering Off The Computer
“Running the computer on battery power” on page Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Getting Started Powering off the computer ®...
Page 82: Moving The Computer
You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba’s Web site at Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk.
Page 83 To secure the computer: Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. Pass the locking end through the loop. Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot located on the left side of the computer, then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it.
Page 84: Chapter 3: Learning The Basics
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 unsaved work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working.
Page 85: Using The Keyboard
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 computer, always use the Turn Off command (unless you want to use Stand by or Hibernation mode as described in computer”...
Page 86: Ctrl, Fn, And Alt Keys
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable.
Page 87: Overlay Keys
The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The Windows ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary (or right mouse) control button. Overlay keys Sample keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay.
Page 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 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 letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down both you type the letters.
Page 89: Emulating A Full-Size Keyboard
For further information and instructions, see “Assigning a key to a program or document” on page TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console button provides quick access to some common functions. When the default setting is active, the TOSHIBA Console button brings up the TOSHIBA Console.
Page 90: Starting A Program
Learning the Basics Starting a program 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 If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options: ❖...
Page 91: Printing Your Work
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 working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name.
Page 92: Using Diskettes
Learning the Basics Using diskettes Sample Print dialog box Click OK to print. Using diskettes The 3.5-inch external diskette drive lets you use high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and storage. Diskette activity light Sample external diskette drive The diskette activity light glows while the drive is being accessed.
Page 93: Inserting And Removing Diskettes
Inserting and removing diskettes Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive. Push the diskette gently into the drive slot. When the diskette is in place, the eject button pops out. To release a diskette from the external drive slot, push the eject button.
Page 94: Backing Up Your Files
Learning the Basics Backing up your files ❖ 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 up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to...
Page 95: Playing A Cd Or Dvd
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 available on any other video platform.
Page 96 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Components DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 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 glowing.
Page 97: Cd/Dvd Control Buttons
CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons on the front edge of the computer enable you to play audio CDs when the computer is off. You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on. Previous Next Mode track track...
Page 98: Cd/Dvd Control And Digital Audio Control
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD ❖ Status - The center panel displays the following: ❖ Time ❖ CD/DVD track time ❖ Power messages: Status SUSPEND RESET ❖ Battery level - the right side of the Sub LCD shows the battery charge level.
Page 99 CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM drive power is on. Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Digital Audio Mode The operating system starts, the TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER starts and the digital audio file begins to play. TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER starts and the digital audio file begins to play.
Page 100: Inserting A Disc
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 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 program (click Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control If the computer is turned on, press the eject button on the...
Page 101 Inserting a disc CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the drive’s lens (located underneath the drive’s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place.
Page 102: Playing An Audio Cd
Depending on your default setting, your CD player will be either the Windows Media MEDIA PLAYER. For information on how to set the default, please see “TOSHIBA Button Controls” on page To access the Windows Media click Windows Media Player. Rewind...
Page 103: Playing A Dvd
Select Accessories and then TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER. Next track Previous track Rewind CD mode Sample TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER window Select the CD mode button to enable the CD controls. The CD player’s control panels works much like ordinary compact disc players: ❖...
Page 104: Viewing The Contents Of A Cd Or Dvd
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 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 files.
Page 105: Caring For Cds And Dvds
Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Pull the tray fully open, remove the disc and place it in its protective cover.
Page 106: Setting Up For Communications
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications ❖ 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, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing.
Page 107: Connecting Your Computer To A Network
Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port on the back of the computer. Connecting to the modem port Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice-grade telephone line. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network locally or remotely.
Page 108: Powering Down The Computer
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 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 hard disk and powers off the computer ❖...
Page 109: Restart Command
❖ 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 when you need to reload the operating system, for example to activate changes to system settings.
Page 110: Stand By Command
Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 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 left off.
Page 111: Turning Off Or Shutting Down More Quickly
Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. Click Performance and Maintenance. Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down ® XP Pro operating system and...
Page 112 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window Click Details in the Running on batteries section. The Full Power Properties window appears. Click the System Power Mode tab.
Page 113 Sample Full Power Properties window Select Power Off for the option you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off if you want the computer to turn off when you press the power button. Click Override all Modes with settings here.
Page 114: Starting Again After Turn Off Or Shut Down
Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down To start the computer up again, press and release the power button;...
Page 115: Going Into Hibernation Mode
Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window Click the Hibernate tab, then click the Enable hibernate support check box. Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. Going into Hibernation mode If you are using the Windows...
Page 116: Going Into Hibernation Mode More Quickly
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 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 computer turns itself off.
Page 117 The Control Panel window appears. Click Performance and Maintenance. Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button. Click the System Power Mode tab.
Page 118 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Sample Full Power Properties window Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button.
Page 119: Starting Again From Hibernation
Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. Starting again from Hibernation...
Page 120 Learning the Basics Using Stand by The Turn off computer window appears. Sample Turn off computer window Click Stand By. The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode.
Page 121: Going Into Stand By Mode More Quickly
Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance. Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. Learning the Basics Using Stand by...
Page 122 Learning the Basics Using Stand by Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window Click Details in the Running on batteries section. The Full Power Properties window appears. Click the System Power Mode tab.
Page 123 Sample Full Power Properties window Select Standby for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby so that the computer will go into Stand by mode when you press the power button. ❖...
Page 124: Starting Again From Stand By
Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window. Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window, then close the Control Panel. Starting again from Stand by To start the computer from Stand by mode, press and release the power button until the on/off light changes to green.
Page 125: Chapter 4: Mobile Computing
It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling.
Page 126: Using Additional Batteries
Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. Please see battery life” on page 127 continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station for an extended period, more than a month, the battery may fail to retain a charge.
Page 127: Maximizing Battery Life
If the battery has at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery is fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power toshiba.com...
Page 128: Charging Batteries
Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba’s Web site at toshiba.com.
Page 129: Charging The Main Battery
Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on. TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery may take longer to charge with many applications open at the same time.
Page 130: Monitoring Battery Power
The computer needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity and perform its calculations. Click Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel opens. Click Performance and Maintenance. Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.
Page 131: Conserving Battery Power
Toshiba’s power-saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to recharge the battery. Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes. You may also set individual power-saving options to suit your own needs.
Page 132: What To Do When The Battery Runs Low
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 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 spare.
Page 133: Changing The Main Battery
Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries section, click Details. Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm, as desired. Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low, you have two options: connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery.
Page 134 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Sliding the battery release latch Carefully slide the battery release latch toward the front of the computer. Sliding the battery out With the battery release latch pulled toward you, use the adjacent half-oval finger slot nearby to gently pull the battery cover free.
Page 135: Removing The Battery From The Battery Cover
Removing the battery from the battery cover Position the battery cover with the battery facing you. Press the battery cover latches outward. Removing the battery from the battery cover Lift the battery from the battery cover. Inserting a charged battery Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection.
Page 136: Disposing Of Used Batteries Safely
Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible, it may be illegal. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba.
Page 137: Traveling Tips
❖ Always travel with the computer in a carrying case. Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cables, compact discs and diskettes.
Page 138: Chapter 5: Getting To Know The Windows
Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows Operating System This chapter introduces the Windows by guiding you through a few basic tasks. Whether you have used a Windows the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons.
Page 139: Finding Your Way Around The Desktop
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System 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 change in the functionality of your system.
Page 140 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 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 the element’s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area.
Page 141: Windows ® Xp File System
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 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.
Page 142: Lesson 2: Using The Pointing Device And Control Buttons Together
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the pointing device and control buttons together Computers can be connected together to form a network, so that programs, documents and other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers. You can use the My Computer feature, accessible through the Start menu, to access any file in the Windows For more information, read the Microsoft...
Page 143 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the pointing device and control buttons together Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu. With the cursor in an empty area of the desktop, click the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut menu.
Page 144 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the pointing device and control buttons together Now click the Close button in the upper-right corner of this window. The My Computer window is closed. Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and, while holding down the primary button, use the pointing device to drag the cursor to the right edge of the desktop, then release the primary button.
Page 145: Lesson 3: Learning About The Internet
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System If you can’t move the taskbar, it’s probably because it has been locked. To unlock it: Right-click the taskbar. A menu appears. If the Lock the taskbar option has a check mark, then the feature is in use. Click Lock the taskbar.
Page 146: Lesson 4: Creating A New Document
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document Click Start, then My Computer. The My Computer window appears. On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click Address Bar. The operating system displays the address bar. It indicates that you are in “My Computer.”...
Page 147 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document To give your document a meaningful name, type and press Doc.txt Double-click the My New Doc icon. The operating system opens the new document in Notepad—the text editor built into the operating system.
Page 148: Lesson 5: Creating A New Folder
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Creating a new folder 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.
Page 149: Lesson 6: Starting Programs
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System 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 for a particular task.
Page 150 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting programs To open the second program: ❖ Click Start, then click All Programs. ❖ Point to Accessories, then click Windows Explorer. The operating system opens Windows provides access to all your computer’s resources. For example, it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer’s hard disk.
Page 151: Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, And Hiding Windows
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter, you now have a screen with several program windows open. You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning them so that you can see more than one of them at a time.
Page 152: Using The Taskbar
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 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 clicking the secondary button.
Page 153: Resizing And Moving Windows
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows 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 the Maximize button has changed.
Page 154: Lesson 8: Closing Programs
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing programs Repeat steps Windows desktop. Now that the windows are side by side, you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other. Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs.
Page 155: Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System 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 most frequently. This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two operating system accessories, Calculator and Character Map, as examples.
Page 156: Creating A Shortcut To The Character Map
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’t know the name and location of the program file. Click Start, then click Search. Sample Search option on the Start menu The operating system displays the Search Results window.
Page 157 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Sample Search Results window HINT: Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. Click All files and folders. Type in the text box labeled: In all or part of the file char name.
Page 158: Lesson 10: Changing The Screen Saver
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver 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 want to add a special character to a document.
Page 159 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver The operating system opens the Display Properties window. Sample Display Properties window Click the Screen Saver tab. Click the arrow beside the current option—probably “(None)” —to open the screen saver list box. Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box.
Page 160: Lesson 11: Setting The Date And Time
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the date and time 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.
Page 161: Lesson 12: Removing Objects From The Desktop
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Click the Date and Time tab and set the correct month, year, day, and time. Click the Time Zone tab and drop-down list box, and set your time zone.
Page 162 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Sample Recycle Bin window To completely remove an object, select it, and then click File, Delete. The Confirm File Delete window appears. Click Yes to permanently delete the file. The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin.
Page 163: Lesson 13: Using System Restore
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System 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. Lesson 13: Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or...
Page 164: Lesson 14: If I Am Lost, What Do I Do
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the ®...
Page 165 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? The left side of the screen contains the index. The text box above the index, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index.
Page 166: Using The Windows Xp Tour
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: Turning off your computer Using the Windows Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience, the Windows about the operating system’s features. To start the tour: Click Start, then click Tour Windows XP The Windows Follow the instructions.
Page 167: Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options
Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter, you will explore other features of your notebook computer. ® Windows XP special features The Windows features and enhancements, including: ❖ New system file protection ❖ A system restore function, allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode ❖...
Page 168: Personalizing Your Desktop
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 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 —...
Page 169: Changing Desktop And Browsing Style
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 that normally require a double-click will open with a single click.
Page 170: Personalizing Individual Windows
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Sample Web-style option Click the preferred options. 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 window. If you subscribe to the Web page, it can be automatically updated on a regular basis.
Page 171: Customizing Window Toolbars
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop 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 the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus.
Page 172: Displaying Information About Each Folder
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop The elements you can add to the top of the window are: Toolbar element Address Bar Standard buttons Displays buttons for commonly used Displaying a toolbar in a window Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window appears.
Page 173 Double-click the folder you want to open. In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. The Folders Options box appears. In the Tasks section, click the button for Show common tasks in folders. Click Apply, then click OK. Helpful information on how to use the folders appears on one side of the window.
Page 174: Using Your Computer At The Office
Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office 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 computer.
Page 175 Exchanging data with another computer 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 either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings.
Page 176: Connecting The Modem To A Telephone Line
A remote network, you need a dial-up connection. ❖ A wireless network, you need a wireless networking PC Card, or contact your authorized Toshiba representative. Setting up the connection To set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection Wizard: Click Start and point to All Programs.
Page 177: Setting Up A Wireless Connection
Your Wi-Fi Mini PCI module or Bluetooth module is integrated into your computer system. It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer. For assistance, contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner. Using Bluetooth The following information applies to those systems with the...
Page 178: Setting Up A Direct Cable Connection
Release the keys. Bluetooth is now enabled. NOTE: Your Bluetooth module is based on the Bluetooth specification version 1.1. Toshiba cannot confirm all compatibility with PC products and/or electronic devices using Bluetooth other than Toshiba mobile PCs. Setting up a direct cable connection To establish a direct cable connection with another computer: Click Start, All Programs.
Page 179: An Overview Of Using The Internet
An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖...
Page 180: Internet Service Providers
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection.
Page 181: Internet Features
To visit a desired Web site, type in the Web address. The Web address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL), is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet. Web addresses can also appear within a Web page’s text, and are known as links.
Page 182: Uploading And Downloading Files From The Internet
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data. Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions, and keep you up to date with future upgrades.
Page 183 To view a DVD movie or Windows screen mode on your TV: Connect the video/audio cable to your television. ❖ The cable has three color-coded prongs. Be sure to connect the appropriate prongs that match the color- coded ports on your television. ❖...
Page 184: Transferring And Editing Video Data
Exploring Your Options Exploring video features 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 port.
Page 185: Exploring Audio Features
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 can make audio recordings and save them as .wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone in jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system.
Page 186: Adjusting Recording Quality
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone. NOTE: You can only record 60 seconds at a time. When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button.
Page 187: Using External Speakers Or Headphones
In the Audio Properties dialog box, adjust the Sound Playback quality and volume, and the Sound Recording volume. Click OK. Your new settings take effect the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with a subwoofer and internal speakers.
Page 188: Using Pc Cards
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 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. Adjust the volume: ❖...
Page 189: Inserting Pc Cards
Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 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 page 190. Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the slot.
Page 190: Removing Pc Cards
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Removing PC Cards Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray. Click Safely remove xxxx, where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. The operating system advises you that you may safely remove the card.
Page 191: Using Smartmedia Cards
❖ 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 scanner or digital camera to your computer.
Page 192: Removing A Smartmedia Card
Exploring Your Options Using SD cards CAUTION: Do not touch the SmartMedia connector (metal area). You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy data. Do not remove a SmartMedia card while the data is being written or read.
Page 193: Removing A Sd Card
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 control play of CDs and DVDs as well as presentations. The remote control works via the infrared port on the computer.
Page 194 Exploring Your Options Using your IR remote controller The TOSHIBA Remote Control NOTE: You can use TOSHIBA Button Controls to enable/disable the remote control function. The following functions are available on the remote control. Press the corresponding button to execute the specific function.
Page 195 Exploring Your Options Using your IR remote controller The Audio Volume button controls the volume. The Cursor Keys buttons emulate the up, left, right, and down keys on the keyboard. The Enter button emulates the Enter key on the keyboard. The Audio Mute button mutes the sound.
Page 196 Exploring Your Options Using your IR remote controller The Next Track/Chapter buttons allow you to move from one track/chapter to another. The Fast Forward/Rewind buttons allow you to fast forward and rewind your application such as WinDVD.
Page 197: Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities
Hotkey utility ❖ TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
Page 198: Fn-Esse
Put a check mark next to the desired option. Click Apply, then click OK. The function is now active. Fn-esse The operating system shortcuts and Toshiba’s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from within any program without using the Start menu.
Page 199: Starting Fn-Esse
You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. Starting Fn-esse You can access Fn-esse by: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba Utilities and Fn-esse. ❖ Click on the Fn-esse icon. The Fn-esse keyboard appears.
Page 200: Assigning A Key To A Program Or Document
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse ❖ 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 key to a program or document There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document: ❖...
Page 201 These are the items that appear in the popup list. ❖ To create a popup list with items from various folders, or to pick only a few items from a folder, Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse key, then...
Page 202: Viewing Existing Key Assignments
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents. If you are unsure how to do this, refer to your operating system documentation. ❖ Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected.
Page 203: Hotkey Utility
The TOSHIBA Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings. You can normally access the TOSHIBA Console in two ways: ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Console button located above the F9 key on your keyboard.
Page 204 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console If you use the latter, do the following: Click Start, then click All Programs. Point to TOSHIBA Console, then click the resulting TOSHIBA Console selection. The TOSHIBA Console window appears. Sample TOSHIBA Console window The TOSHIBA Console offers three categories of features: ❖...
Page 205: Customize Your Computer
Customize your computer The features available in this category are: ❖ Power Management (for detailed information, see “Power Management” on page ❖ TOSHIBA Button Controls (for detailed information, see “TOSHIBA Button Controls” on page ❖ Sub LCD ❖ Mouse ❖...
Page 206 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console 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 on password” on page NOTE: The power-on password must be activated prior to step 1.
Page 207: Toshiba Button Controls
The computer will read the diskette and start the computer. TOSHIBA Button Controls The TOSHIBA Button Controls allow you to enable or disable the TOSHIBA Console and Internet buttons and the programs associated with them. Those buttons are located just above the function keys at the top of the keyboard.
Page 208 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Sample TOSHIBA Controls Properties window Click the Buttons tab Check the boxes for the TOSHIBA Console button and/or the Internet button. Under Select a Program, make the desired selections. Click Apply, then click OK. You can choose which of two media players you prefer to have as your default (your automatic choice upon powering up) when you play a CD.
Page 209 Sample Media Apps tab Under Select a Player, choose either the Windows Media Player or TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER in the Audio/Video Control and CD Audio Control menu selections. Click Apply, then click OK. You can also program the Sub LCD, the rectangular window in the middle of the CD/DVD control button panel in the front of your computer.
Page 210 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Choose the appropriate clock setting, either for 12 or 24 hours, and click the appropriate radio button. Sample SubLCD tab Besides setting the clock, you can also program a message by using the Owner String feature.
Page 211: Power Management
The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer’s power usage, regardless of the source, and use the many preset power modes, or create one yourself. To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA Console, double-click the Power Management icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears.
Page 212 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK, you can 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 Power.
Page 213: Toshiba Hardware Setup
The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Saver Properties window. You can change the name here if you wish. 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.
Page 214 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the following: ❖ General — Allows you to view current BIDS version ❖ Password — Allows you to set user passwords. ❖ Boot Priority — Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system.
Page 215: Small Display Properties
Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Console Small Display Properties The Small Display 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...
Page 216: Chapter 8: Windvd 2000
WinDVD is a software program for playing back CDs and DVDs. This chapter explains how to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends playing DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power. For systems with a DVD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunctional drive, you can use InterVideo WinDVD to play DVDs.
Page 217 Insert a DVD into the drive, following the instructions in “Inserting a disc” on page detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD. If the autoplay feature is enabled, the DVD automatically begins to play (see “Setting general properties” on page 225 information on enabling autoplay).
Page 218: Using The Windvd Toolbar
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Using the WinDVD toolbar The WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom. If the toolbar or status bar does not appear, you can display them by following the instructions in “Setting general properties”...
Page 219: Using The Control Panel Playback Buttons
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Audio volume controls Time slider Counter Exit Expanded controls button Eject Playlist Repeat Maximize Properties Directional buttons Help button Sample WinDVD control panel You can open a shortcut menu, by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window, other than over the control panel, then clicking the secondary button.
Page 220 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Audio volume controls Repeat Sample WinDVD control panel Click this Time slider Eject Pause Fast reverse Previous Next To do this Repeat — repeat the current chapter, if the DVD contains chapters. Otherwise this but- ton repeats the DVD from the beginning.
Page 221 Click this To do this Play — start playing a DVD. Spacebar Step — move forward through the DVD one frame at a time. Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one frame. Stop — cease playing a DVD.
Page 222: Maximizing The Video Window
WinDVD 2000 Using playlists Click this 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 playlists A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them.
Page 223 Sample playlist window Click the File button in the lower-right corner of the window, to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files. In the Directory list, select the file you want to play first, and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist. DVD files have an .mpg,.vob or .ac3 file name extension.
Page 224: Loading And Playing Playlists
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD Loading and playing playlists In the Playlist window, click File to display the saved playlist of files. Click Load Playlist to load the saved playlist. A confirmation dialog box appears. Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box, then click OK to close the Playlist window.
Page 225: Setting General Properties
Sample Properties window with the General tab Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code, the drive letter assigned to the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, the autoplay default option, and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default. Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content.
Page 226: Setting Audio Properties
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD To change the region code, select the desired option in the Current regions list. The Remaining times until permanent box displays the remaining number of times you can change the current region before the setting becomes permanent. In the Player settings Default DVD drive box, select your DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive letter.
Page 227: Setting Display Properties
Sample Properties window with Audio tab In the Audio channels box, select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows: ❖ If you have two speakers, select one of the 2 speaker modes. Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel.
Page 228: Customizing The Control Panel
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD Sample Properties window with Display tab Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized. Otherwise clear the check box. Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden.
Page 229: Using Windvd Advanced Features
Using WinDVD advanced features The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel. To open the expanded control panel, click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel. See page 216 for help locating the expanded controls button. Playback speed slider WinDVD expanded control panel Use this...
Page 230 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this To do this Brightness — move the slider to the right to increase video brightness. Move it to the left to decrease brightness. Directional buttons — use to navigate the WinDVD menus, as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard.
Page 231 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this To do this Menu button — dis- play all available menus for the current DVD. Examples of menus are: Root, Audio Language, Subtitles. Use your mouse or the control panel directional but- tons to select a menu. Click Resume to resume DVD play- back.
Page 232 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this To do this Audio tracks — dis- play a list of all the audio track options. This feature is most commonly used with multi-language con- tent to change the spo- ken/heard language. This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic...
Page 233: Zooming In
Use this Zooming in You can zoom in on an area of the WinDVD video window to get a closer look. Click the Zoom button, located in the upper-left corner of the directional button panel. Position the cursor over the top-left corner of the area you want to view in close up.
Page 234: Panning
WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window, you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature. With the video window in zoom mode, click the pan button, located in the lower-right corner of the directional button panel.
Page 235: Launching An Internet Browser From Windvd
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Move the Color control 1 slider to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow color values. Move the slider to the left to increase the yellow and decrease the blue color values.
Page 236: Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba’s support services at the end of this chapter.
Page 237 To close a program that has stopped responding: Press Ctrl Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. Select the program you want to close, then click End Task.
Page 238: Problems When You Turn On The Computer
If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 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.
Page 239: The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
The Windows® operating system is not working The computer displays the 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 battery, leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours.
Page 240: Using Startup Options To Fix Problems
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 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, use the options in the Startup menu.
Page 241: Internet Problems
The Windows® operating system is not working 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, your access can be slow) and popularity of the site.
Page 242: Resolving A Hardware Conflict
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 first. For help on hardware conflicts: Click Start, then click Help and Support.
Page 243: Fixing A Problem With Device Manager
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, the processor does not know which device is asking for attention.
Page 244 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 parameters and the ramifications of changing them.
Page 245: Memory Module Problems
To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. To view the properties, double-click the device. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device.
Page 246: Power And The Batteries
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 installed, the error is not caused by the memory module.
Page 247: Keyboard Problems
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 battery may have reached the end of its useful life.
Page 248: Display Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 with your computer.
Page 249 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 Appearance tab of this window allows you to choose the colors for the screen.
Page 250: Disk Drive Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 resolution will only work in Internal/External mode.
Page 251 ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 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. Run Disk Defragmenter. To do this, click Start, then click All Programs, point to Accessories and System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter.
Page 252: Dvd-Rom Or Dvd-Rom/Cd-Rw Drive Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The computer displays the 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 bootable diskette. The drive cannot read a diskette.
Page 253 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 materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability.
Page 254 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 system, check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware (for example, the graphics card) and software (drivers must...
Page 255 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 functionality of WinDVD. WinDVD: error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD.
Page 256 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information No audio subsystem could be found for playback. There is a problem with the audio card or audio compo- nent within the system. The problem may be one of the following: The audio card is faulty.
Page 257 Error message and additional information An unexpected error has occurred. This error is unclassified. Report the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD-ROM drive. Playback cannot con- tinue.
Page 258 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information This DVD disc cannot be played in this region. The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following: The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match.
Page 259: Sound System Problems
Error message and additional information This file appears to contain unsupported data. The drive or disc cannot be found. This may be caused by one of the following: No disc in the DVD-ROM drive. No DVD-ROM drive. A disc of an unsupported type in the DVD-ROM drive.
Page 260: Pc Card Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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’re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply.
Page 261 PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. “Using PC Cards” on page 188 Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. If another PCMCIA-equipped computer is available, try the card in that machine.
Page 262 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 Card’s manufacturer.
Page 263: Printer Problems
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 printer has plenty of paper. Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray.
Page 264: Modem Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 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 the telephone line jack.
Page 265: If You Need Further Assistance
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 your work” on page ❖ Copy files to your network partition. ❖...
Page 266: Before You Call
Your dealer is your best source for current information. For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you.
Page 267: Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred. ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred. For technical support, call the Toshiba InTouch Center: ❖ Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 ❖ Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com...
Page 268: Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Toshiba’s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited 84-92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux (Belgium) B.V. Excelsiorlaan 40 B-1930 Zaventem Belgium Czech Republic CHG Toshiba, s.r.o.
Page 269 Luxembourg Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V. Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK, Capelle a/d IJssel The Netherlands Morocco C.B.I. 22 Rue de Béthune Casablanca Morocco Norway Scribona Norge A/S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P.O. Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9...
Page 270 United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland...
Page 271: Appendix A: Hot Keys
Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the 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 This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer.
Page 272: Instant Password Security
An “Unlock Computer” window appears, prompting you for a password. After typing in the password, press NOTE: To activate the password feature, you must first enable it by using Toshiba Hardware Setup. Refer to on page 213. To activate the password feature: Click Start, Control Panel.
Page 273: Power Usage Mode
Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows under AC power is Full Power only. The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility. For more information, see Management” on page Hot Keys Power usage mode ®...
Page 274: Stand By Mode
Stand by mode Stand by mode This hot key puts the computer into Stand by mode. Sample Stand by confirmation box ❖ 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.
Page 275: Hibernation Mode
Hibernation mode This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode. Sample Hibernation confirmation box 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’t display.
Page 276: Display Modes
Display modes Display modes This hot key cycles through the power-on display options. The display modes are: Sample display options window In o resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖...
Page 277: Display Brightness
Display brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness. This hot key increases the screen brightness. Enabling a wireless device This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer. The wireless modes you can toggle between are: Sample wireless modes window Display brightness ❖...
Page 278: Disabling Or Enabling The Touchpad Or Cpad
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad This hot key disables or enables the TouchPad or cPad. To use the TouchPad, see Pad” on page To use the cPad, see page Keyboard hot keys This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off.
Page 279: Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors
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 approved CSA approved Australia AS approved...
Page 280: Appendix C: Video Modes
Appendix C Video Modes This appendix lists the video modes supported by the display adapter and identifies the characteristics of each mod The columns in the tables have the following meanings: Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal and is generally used by programmers to specify video modes in programs.
Page 281: Your Computer's Video Modes
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 matrix, number of colors and refresh rates.
Page 282: Table 2 Video Modes (Xga)
Video Modes Your computer’s video modes Video mode Type Resolution VGA Grph 320 x 200 Pels VGA Grph 640 x 200 Pels VGA Grph 640 x 350 Pels VGA Grph 640 x 350 Pels VGA Grph 640 x 480 Pels VGA Grph 640 x 480 Pels...
Page 283 Your computer’s video modes Resolution LCD colors 1600 x 1200 256/256K (Virtual) 1920 x 1440 256/256K (Virtual) 2048 x 1536 256/256K (Virtual) 640 x 480 64K/64K 800 x 600 64K/64K 1024 x 768 64K/64K 1280 x 1024 64K/64K (Virtual) 1600 x 1200 64K/64K (Virtual) 1920 x 1440...
Page 284: Table 3 Video Modes (Ultra Xga)
Video Modes Your computer’s video modes Resolution 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 Table 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA) Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 LCD colors CRT colors 16M/16M...
Page 285 Your computer’s video modes Resolution LCD colors 1600 x 1200 256/256K 1920 x 1440 256/256K (Virtual) 2048 x 1536 256/256K (Virtual) 640 x 480 64K/64K 800 x 600 64K/64K 1024 x 768 64K/64K 1280 x 1024 64K/64K 1600 x 1200 64K/64K 1920 x 1440 64K/64K...
Page 286 Video Modes Your computer’s video modes Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 LCD colors CRT colors 16M/16M 16M/16M 16M/16M 16M/16M 16M/16M 16M/16M 16M/16M 16M/16M 16M/16M 16M/16M 16M/16M...
Page 287: Glossary
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. BIOS CD-ROM CD-RW CMOS COM1 COM2 alternating current basic input/output system bits per second compact disc compact disc read-only memory compact disc rewrite memory...
Page 288 Glossary DIMM DSTN DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory EPROM HTML IEEE LPT1 MIDI PCMCIA direct memory access dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile (or video) disc enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read-only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission...
Page 289 SCSI SDRAM SRAM SVGA Terms The following terms may appear in this user’s guide. active-matrix display — A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix technology. Also known as a “TFT display,” in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor (TFT) for each cell.
Page 290 Glossary application — A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. backup — A copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
Page 291 bus — An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another. See also bus speed, frontside bus.
Page 292 Glossary color palette — A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility — The extent to which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as another.
Page 293 direct memory access (DMA) — A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory — See folder. disable — To turn a computer option off. See also enable. disc — A round, flat piece of metal, designed to be read from and written to by optical (laser) technology, and used in the production of optical discs, such as CDs and DVDs.
Page 294 Glossary drag — To hold down the control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object. In the Windows operating system, this refers to the primary control button or left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver —...
Page 295 file extension — The three characters following the period (pronounced “dot”) at the end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .exe for program files and .hlp for help files. See also file name. folder —...
Page 296 Glossary Hibernation — A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off.
Page 297 L2 (level two) cache — Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. LAN (local area network) — A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network.
Page 298 Glossary modem — Short for “modulator/demodulator.” A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital, enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines. motherboard — The main circuit board in the computer. It contains the processor, memory, and other primary components.
Page 299 parallel — Processes that occur simultaneously. In communications, it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time. On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device. Most modern printers are parallel.
Page 300 Glossary RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. This type of memory is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory.
Page 301 serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel. On your computer, the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device. Compare parallel.
Page 302 Glossary Web — See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi — A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity. Wi-Fi is another term for the IEEE 2.11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www) —...
Page 303: Index
Index AC adapter 55 AC power light 36, 55, 59 Accessories programs 163 adding memory 48 alarms low battery 132 Application Launcher adding programs 72 changing icons 75 deleting programs 76 Application Launcher button 66 audio CDs playing 95 audio features 185 avoiding injury 41 battery alarms 132...
Page 304 37 primary and secondary control 64 primary control 34 secondary control 35 Start 140 stop 38 TOSHIBA Console 34, 89 calculator 155 CD control buttons 97 CD player TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER Windows Media Player 102 CD Player control panel 102, 103...
Page 305 placement 41 protection 40 running on battery power 125 setting up 45, 48 turning off 166 turning on 58 using at the office 174 warning resume failure message work area 40 computing tips 84 connecting AC adapter 55 external monitor 174 external speakers 187 headphones 188 modem 106...
Page 306 Index missing files/trouble accessing a disk 250 running slow 251 disk/disc activity light 36 diskette drive 92 can’t insert a diskette 251 can’t read a diskette 252 diskettes caring for 93 cleaning 93 copying files to 94 inserting and removing 93 display 34 doesn’t look normal/flickers 249 external monitor not working 250...
Page 307 Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter expansion memory slot 49 cover 39 external keyboard 55 external microphone connecting 185 external monitor connecting 174 not working 250 external speakers 187 FAT (File Allocation Table) 250 setting auto-receive 80 fax function enabling 80 setting up 80 files 141 backing up 84, 94...
Page 308 Index icon 140 moving to desktop 140 naming 148 safety 24 imagery 70 indicator panel keyboard 34 system 34, 36 infrared remote controller 193 infrared port 28 transferring files 174 inserting CDs and DVDs 100 main battery 135 PC Cards 189 installing main battery 133 memory module 48...
Page 309 removing 133 memory adding 48 problem solving 245 removing 51 removing expansion slot cover 49 memory cards SD 32, 192 memory module inserting 50 microphone jack 31 Microsoft Internet Explorer 106 Microsoft Support Online Web site Microsoft Windows XP 23, 138 minimizing 152 modem determining COM port 175...
Page 310 253 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 262 computer will not power up 238 contacting Toshiba 266 corrupted/damaged data files 251 Device Manager 243 disabling a device 244 disk drive is slow 251 display is blank 248...
Page 311 modem not receiving or transmitting 264 no sound 259 non-system disk or disk error 239, PC Card 260 checklist 261 error occurs 262 hot swapping fails 262 not recognized 262 slots appear dead 261 power and batteries 246 printer 263 program not responding 236 program not working properly screen does not look right/flickers...
Page 312 172 Toshiba Internet Web sites 267 TOSHIBA Accessibility 197 Toshiba Accessories Information 25 TOSHIBA Button Controls 102, 207 TOSHIBA Console 89, 203 TOSHIBA Console button 34, 89 Toshiba Forum 266 Toshiba Hardware Setup 213 TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER 102,...
Page 313 SelectServ 26 wav files recording 185 Web address 145, 181 Web browsers 179 Web sites 266 Support Online 241 Web sites,Toshiba 267 Wi-Fi wireless networking 176 windows hiding 151 repositioning 151 resizing 151, 153 Windows Explorer 149 Windows Help and Support 140...
Page 314 Index removing objects 161 resizing or moving windows 151, special features 167 starting programs 149 System Restore 163 tours and tutorials 166 turning off computer 166 WinDVD advanced features 229 color balance 234 control panel 218 controls are disabled 253 customizing 224 error messages 255 help 235...

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Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows

Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

Chapter 8: Windvd 2000

Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

Appendix C: Video Modes

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