Toshiba Laptop 5105 User Manual

Satellite 5105 Series

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 Chapter 9 on page 223 in this

guide.

C6610-1002M2

TOSHIBA

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ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN

ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER

PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT

TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

❖

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

❖

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: 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, video jack, USB port, PS/2^®

port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not

expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions:

❖

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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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.

FCC Requirements

The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers

to internal modems.

Installation

When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone

company and give them the following information:

❖

The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the

modem.

❖

The FCC registration number of the modem.

The ringer equivalence number (REN) of the modem, which is 0.6B.

The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack

called the USOC RJ11C.

Type of Service

Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines.

Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office

implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is

subject to State tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line,

such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone

company will provide this information upon request.

Telephone Company Procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it

can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make

changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes

might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone

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company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any

changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

If Problems Arise

If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should

immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to

the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they

may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you

in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will

be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given

the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a

complaint with the 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.

Disconnection

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its

present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this

change.

Fax Branding

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use

a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone

fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or

bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the

date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or

individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending

machine or such business, other entity or individual.

In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should

complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message.

Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.

This certification means that the equipment meets certain

telecommunications network protective, operational and safety

requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment

Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not

guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is

permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local

telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed

using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be

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aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent

degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a

representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations

made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may

give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to

disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground

connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic

water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution

may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections

themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection

authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar

to the following:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device can be found

on the label affixed to your computer.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each

terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of

terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The

termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices

subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence

Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this

equipment is jack type(s): 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:

❖

The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as

defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Engineers.

❖

The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi^TM) certification as defined by the WECA

Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance.

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Wireless LAN and your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency

electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN

devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted

by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless

LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency

safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is

safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect

the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of

panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret

the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be

restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of

the organization. These situations may for example include:

❖

Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes, or

In any other environment where the risk of interference to other

devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices

in a specific organization or environment (e.g., airports), you are

encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior

to turning on the equipment.

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.

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may

not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices

in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions:

❖

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

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.

When using this device in combination with Wireless LAN Outdoor

Antenna products, a certain separation distance between antenna and

nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance. The

distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20.0 cm.

Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that

comes with those products for additional information.

The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio

frequency exposure limits.

Nevertheless, it is advised to use the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card

in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is

minimized.

Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

❖

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

❖

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by

unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba

Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of

connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba.

The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification,

substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

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Approved Countries for use

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1.

Australia

Canada

France

Austria

Belgium

Finland

Greece

Italy

Denmark

Germany

Ireland

Iceland

Japan

Luxembourg

New Zealand

Portugal

Mexico

Norway

Spain

Netherlands

Poland

Sweden

USA

Switzerland

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. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this

instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit

ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than

those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the

enclosure.

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Location of the required label

(Sample shown below. (Location of the label and manufacturing

information may vary.)

CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual

carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this

model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent

direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified in the owner’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

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.

Export Administration Regulation

This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the

U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the

approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export,

directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration

Regulations is prohibited.

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Notice

The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any

product specifications, is subject to change without notice.

TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA

INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO

WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER

INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY

DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO

ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY

FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY

FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR

OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES

BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT

SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,

CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES,

WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE,

ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR

ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE

THEREOF.

Trademarks

Satellite, Noteworthy, SelectServ, InTouch, and Fn-Esse are registered

trademarks, SecureSleep and FreedomWare are trademarks of Toshiba

America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.

WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, and DirectShow are registered trademarks,

and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Dolby - Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories/

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

i.LINK is a registered trademark of the Sony Corporation.

SPANworks 2000 is a trademark of SPANworks, U.S.A.

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 is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc.

CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks

of their respective companies.

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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.

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Contents

Introduction ..............................................................23

This guide .............................................................. 23

Safety icons ........................................................... 24

Other icons used.............................................. 25

Other documentation ............................................. 25

Service option s ...................................................... 26

Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ........................ 27

Making sure you have everything .......................... 27

Front with the display closed ................................. 28

Back....................................................................... 29

Right side............................................................... 30

Left side................................................................. 31

Front with the display open.................................... 33

Keyboard indicator panel ................................. 35

System indicator panel .................................... 36

CD/DVD control buttons .................................. 37

Underside .............................................................. 38

Chapter 2: Getting Started......................................... 40

Selecting a place to work ....................................... 40

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Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 40

Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 41

Precautions...................................................... 44

Setting up your computer ...................................... 45

Installing additional memory (optional) ........... 46

Connecting a mouse .............................................. 50

Connecting a printer .............................................. 50

Using external display device s ............................... 51

Directing the display output when you

turn on the compute r ................................ 51

Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 52

Display limitations ........................................... 52

Connecting an external diskette drive..................... 53

Using an external keyboard.................................... 53

Connecting the AC adapter..................................... 53

Charging the battery .............................................. 55

Using the computer for the first tim e ..................... 56

Opening the display pane l ................................ 56

Turning on the powe r ....................................... 56

Activating the power-on password................... 58

Using the cPad ................................................ 59

Setting up your software.................................. 74

Setting up a printer .......................................... 76

Setting up the fax functio n ..................................... 77

Turning off the computer ....................................... 78

Caring for your computer....................................... 79

Cleaning the computer..................................... 79

Moving the computer....................................... 79

Using a computer lock..................................... 80

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics ................................. 81

Computing tips ...................................................... 81

Using the keyboard................................................ 82

Character keys ................................................. 83

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Ctrl, Fn, and Alt key s ........................................ 83

Function keys................................................... 83

Windows^®special keys.................................... 84

Overlay keys..................................................... 84

Emulating a full-size keyboard ............................... 86

TOSHIBA Console butto n ....................................... 86

Starting a program................................................. 87

Saving your wor k ................................................... 87

Printing your work ................................................. 88

Using diskettes ...................................................... 89

Inserting and removing diskettes..................... 90

Caring for diskettes.......................................... 90

Backing up your files ............................................. 91

Copying to a diskette ....................................... 91

Playing a CD or DV D .............................................. 92

Drive components and control buttons............ 92

CD/DVD control buttons .................................. 94

CD/DVD control and Digital audio contro l ........ 95

Inserting a disc ................................................ 97

Playing an audio CD......................................... 99

Playing a DV D ................................................ 100

Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD............. 101

Removing a disc with the computer on.......... 101

Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 102

Caring for CDs and DVDs............................... 102

Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW

multifunction drive......................................... 103

Setting up for communications............................ 103

Connecting the modem.................................. 104

Connecting your computer to a network........ 104

Powering down the computer.............................. 105

Turn Off command......................................... 105

Hibernation command ................................... 105

Stand By command........................................ 106

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Using Turn Off...................................................... 107

Shutting down more quickly .......................... 108

Starting again after Turn Off........................... 109

Using Hibernation ................................................ 109

Going into Hibernation mode more quickly.... 110

Starting again from Hibernation mod e ........... 111

Using Stand By .................................................... 111

Going into Stand By mode more quickly........ 112

Starting again from Stand B y ......................... 113

Chapter 4: Mobile Computin g ................................. 114

Toshiba’s energy-saver desig n ............................. 114

Running the computer on battery power ............. 114

Using additional batteries .............................. 115

Battery safety precautions.............................. 115

Maximizing battery life................................... 116

Charging batteries................................................ 117

Charging the main battery.............................. 117

Charging the RTC battery............................... 118

Monitoring battery power .................................... 119

Determining remaining battery power............ 119

Conserving battery powe r .............................. 120

What to do when the battery runs low ........... 121

Setting battery alarms.................................... 121

Changing the main battery................................... 122

Removing the battery from the computer...... 122

Removing the battery from the battery cover. 124

Inserting a charged battery ............................ 124

Disposing of used batteries safely ....................... 125

Traveling tips........................................................ 126

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Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows^®XP

Operating Syste m .............................. 127

Lesson 1: Exploring the deskto p .......................... 127

Finding your way around the desktop ............ 128

Windows^®XP file system.............................. 130

Lesson 2: Using the cPad and control buttons

together ......................................................... 131

Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet ................. 135

Lesson 4: Creating a new documen t .................... 136

Lesson 5: Creating a new folder........................... 137

Lesson 6: Starting programs ............................... 138

Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding

windows ........................................................ 140

Using the taskba r ........................................... 141

Minimizing and maximizing windows ............ 142

Resizing and moving windows....................... 142

Lesson 8: Closing program s ................................ 143

Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ............................... 144

Creating a shortcut to the Calculator.............. 144

Creating a shortcut to the Character Map ...... 145

Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver................. 148

Lesson 11: Setting the date and time................... 150

Lesson 12: Removing objects from the deskto p .. 151

Lesson 13: Using System Restor e....................... 153

Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 154

Windows^®XP Help and Support.................... 154

Using the Windows^®XP tour ........................ 156

Lesson 15: Turning off your computer................. 157

Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 158

Windows^®XP special features............................. 158

Personalizing your desktop.................................. 159

Customizing the taskbar ................................ 159

Changing desktop and browsing style ........... 160

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Personalizing individual windows .................. 161

Customizing window toolbars........................ 161

Displaying information about each folder....... 163

Using your computer at the office........................ 165

Exchanging data with another computer.............. 165

Setting up for communications...................... 165

Connecting the modem to a telephone lin e .... 167

Connecting your computer to a network ....... 167

Setting up a wireless connection ................... 168

Accessing the wireless modules using your

system tray .............................................. 168

Using Bluetooth ............................................. 169

Using SPANworks^TM2000.............................. 170

Setting up a direct cable connection .............. 170

An overview of using the Internet ........................ 171

The Internet ................................................... 171

The World Wide Web ..................................... 171

Internet Service Providers.............................. 172

Connecting to the Internet ............................. 172

Surfing the Internet........................................ 173

Internet features............................................. 173

Uploading and downloading files

from the Internet..................................... 174

Toshiba’s online resource s ................................... 174

Exploring video features ...................................... 174

Viewing presentations or DVD movies

on your television ................................... 174

Transferring and editing video data................ 176

Playing DVDs................................................. 176

Exploring audio features ...................................... 177

Recording sounds.......................................... 177

Using a microphone....................................... 177

Adjusting recording quality............................ 178

Using external speakers or headphones......... 179

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Using PC Cards.................................................... 180

PC Card supporting softwar e ......................... 181

Inserting PC Card s ......................................... 181

Removing PC Card s ....................................... 182

Hot swapping................................................. 183

Using SmartMedia cards...................................... 183

Inserting a SmartMedia card.......................... 184

Removing a SmartMedia card........................ 184

Using SD (Secure Digital) cards........................... 185

Inserting a SD (Secure Digital) card............... 185

Removing a SD (Secure Digital) card............. 185

Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities ..................................... 186

TOSHIBA Accessibility ......................................... 186

Fn-esse ................................................................ 187

Starting Fn-esse............................................. 188

Assigning a key to a program or document ... 189

Viewing existing key assignments ................. 191

Changing or removing existing

key assignments ..................................... 191

Hotkey utilit y ........................................................ 191

TOSHIBA Console ................................................ 192

Customize Your Computer ............................. 193

Network ......................................................... 194

Security.......................................................... 194

TOSHIBA Button Control s .............................. 194

Power Management....................................... 197

Toshiba Hardware Setup ................................ 200

Small Display Properties................................ 201

Chapter 8: WinDVD 2000........................................ 202

Playing DVDs....................................................... 202

Using the WinDVD toolbar............................. 204

Using the WinDVD status bar ........................ 204

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Using the WinDVD control panel.................... 205

Using the control panel playback buttons ...... 206

Maximizing the video windo w ........................ 208

Using playlists ..................................................... 209

Creating playlists ........................................... 209

Loading and playing playlists......................... 210

Resuming normal playback

after using playlists................................. 210

Customizing WinDVD........................................... 211

Setting general properties.............................. 211

Setting audio properties................................. 213

Setting display properties .............................. 214

Customizing the control panel ....................... 214

Using WinDVD advanced features........................ 215

Zooming in..................................................... 220

Panning.......................................................... 221

Zooming out .................................................. 221

Adjusting the color balance............................ 221

Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD ..... 222

Getting help ......................................................... 222

Exiting WinDVD ................................................... 222

Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wron g ..................... 223

Problems that are easy to fix ............................... 223

Problems when you turn on the computer........... 225

The Windows^®operating system is not working .. 226

Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 227

Internet problems .......................................... 228

The Windows^®XP operating system

can help you ........................................... 228

Resolving a hardware conflict.............................. 229

A plan of action.............................................. 229

Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 229

Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 231

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Memory card problems.................................. 232

Power and the batteries ................................. 233

Keyboard problems........................................ 234

Display problem s ........................................... 235

Disk drive problem s ....................................... 237

DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW

drive problems........................................ 239

Sound system problem s ................................ 247

PC Card problems.......................................... 247

Printer problem s ............................................ 250

Modem problems........................................... 251

Develop good computing habits .......................... 252

If you need further assistance.............................. 253

Before you call ............................................... 253

Contacting Toshiba ........................................ 253

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ........................ 255

Appendix A: Hot Keys.............................................. 259

Volume Mute........................................................ 259

Instant password security.................................... 260

Without a passwor d ....................................... 260

With a passwor d ............................................ 260

Power usage mode ............................................. 261

Stand By mode .................................................... 262

Hibernation mode ............................................... 263

Display modes ..................................................... 264

Display brightness ............................................... 265

Enabling a wireless device ................................... 265

Keyboard hot keys .............................................. 266

Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors..................... 267

USA and Canada ............................................ 267

United Kingdom............................................. 267

Australia......................................................... 267

Europe ........................................................... 267

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Appendix C: Video Modes....................................... 268

Your computer’s video modes ............................. 269

Table 1 Video modes (VGA) ........................... 269

Table 2 Video modes (XGA) ........................... 270

Table 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA)................... 272

Glossary ................................................................. 275

Index ....................................................................... 291

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Introduction

Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia

computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your

access to information can accompany you wherever you go.

Your system comes with either the Microsoft^®Windows^®XP

Home operating system or the Microsoft^®Windows^®XP

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.

This guide

This guide introduces the computer’s features. You can:

❖

Read the entire guide from beginning to end.

Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.

Use the table of contents and the index to find specific

information.

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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

injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety

cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the

risk, and the icons highlight these instructions as follows:

DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could

result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is

not observed.

WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could

result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could

result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction

is not observed.

NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the safe

operation of the equipment or related items.

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Other external video device only

Release the Fn key.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the

Display Properties box in the Control Panel.

Adjusting the quality of the external display

To obtain the best picture quality from your external display

device, you may need to adjust the video settings. See the

documentation supplied with the device for additional

configuration steps.

TECHNICAL NOTE: In order to use the simultaneous mode, you

must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the

resolution of the external display device. The external display

device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher.

Display limitations

Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to

the capabilities of the external video device.

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If the external video device, such as an SVGA monitor, is

capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x

480 and your system is set for a higher resolution, only

part of the desktop will appear on the screen. You can

view the “lost” area by scrolling to it.

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If you use the display hot key (Fn + F5) to change the

display output with the LCD Display Stretch option

enabled and the Display area (resolution) set to 640 x 480

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or 800 x 600, the image on the internal display panel may

appear stretched.

Connecting an external diskette drive

To use diskettes with your computer, you first need to attach a

USB-compatible external diskette drive. These external

drives hold 3.5-inch diskettes.

An external USB diskette drive

To connect an external USB diskette drive, connect the cable

to one of the computer’s USB ports.

For more information about diskettes, see “Using diskettes”

on page 89.

Using an external keyboard

If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to

your computer provided that keyboard is USB-compatible.

To connect a keyboard, attach its cable to one of the

computer’s USB ports.

Connecting the AC adapter

The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an

AC outlet and to charge the computer’s batteries. The AC

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Connecting the AC adapter

power light on the computer glows when the device is

plugged in.

Power cable

AC adapter

Power cable and AC adapter

To connect AC power to the computer:

Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.

Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter

Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the back of

the computer.

Connecting the adapter to the computer

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Charging the battery

Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet.

The AC power and battery lights glow.

DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock.

Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or

apply heat to the power cable.

If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, dis-

continue use. There is a risk of electric shock.

Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands.

Doing so may cause an electric shock.

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.

Charging the battery

Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you

must charge it. Connect the computer to a live power outlet

using the AC adapter and power cable. The on/off light glows

green and the battery light glows amber to show that it is

charging.

Once the computer is connected to a power outlet, you can

charge the battery with the computer turned off or on. It takes

several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off.

It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer

is on. If the computer is not consuming full power, the time

required to charge the battery is reduced.

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For more information on battery use, see “Running the

computer on battery power” on page 114.

CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid

leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few

hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can

damage the battery.

Using the computer for the first time

Opening the display panel

Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel.

Lift

Slide

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.

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If you have a printer connected to your computer, turn on

the printer and wait until the printer indicates that it is

ready (on line).

Turn on the computer by pressing the power button

located above the keyboard.

Pressing the power button

NOTE: When you turn on the computer for the first time, don’t turn

off the power again until the operating system has loaded

completely.

The AC power light glows when the computer is

connected to an external power source.

The battery light:

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Glows amber while the battery is being charged.

Glows green when the battery is fully charged.

Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an

external power source. For information on

determining battery power, see “Monitoring battery

power” on page 119.

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The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard

disk drive is currently in use.

CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use.

Activating the power-on password

When you first power up your computer, no password is

required. But you can set up your computer so that a

password is required to complete the powering up process in

the future.

To activate the power-on password:

Press the TOSHIBA Console button.

The TOSHIBA Console window appears. For more

information see “TOSHIBA Console” on page 192.

Click Security.

Click User password.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

The password requirement becomes active the next time

you turn on your computer.

When the feature is active, the Sub LCD will display

“password =”during the power-on process. As you type

your password, the characters will appear as asterisks in

the Sub LCD. After typing your password, press the

Enter key.

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If the password is correct, the power-on process

continues. If the password is incorrect, “password=” will

appear once more and you can try again.

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.

After the third incorrect password submission, the system

automatically shuts down.

Using the cPad

The cPad is a small, touch-sensitive display located below

your keyboard that can be used as either a pointing and

clicking device, or as an application (program) launcher.

Pointing device mode

When the cPad is used as a pointing and clicking device, you

can do several things:

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Move the cursor with the stroke of a finger

Minimize and maximize the active window with the tap

of a finger.

❖

Bring up the active program’s pull-down menus with a

tap of a finger.

Bring up the Start menu with a tap of the finger.

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Sample cPad in pointing device mode

To move the cursor, do the following:

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To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your

finger forward on the cPad.

To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your

finger toward yourself.

To move the cursor to the right side of the page, slide

your finger across the cPad from left to right.

To move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to

left.

The cursor will respond even if you run your finger across an

icon on the cPad display. Only tapping activates the icons.

NOTE: Because the cPad is much smaller than the main display

screen, moving your cursor across the main display often means

having to move your finger several times across the cPad in the

preferred direction.

Once you’ve positioned your cursor, you can either click it

into place by double-tapping the cPad display or clicking the

control buttons. For more information, see “Lesson 2: Using

the cPad and control buttons together” on page 131.

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To minimize and maximize the active window:

❖

Tap the icon in the top-right corner of the cPad display

screen to maximize the window

❖

Tap the icon in the bottom-right corner of the cPad

display screen to minimize the window

To summon a program pull-down menu, tap the icon in the

upper-left corner of the cPad display screen.

To summon the Start menu, tap the icon in the bottom-left

corner of the cPad display screen.

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.

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Sample Mouse Properties window

Make the desired changes.

Click Apply, then OK.

Primary and secondary control buttons

The control buttons are below the cPad 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.

The secondary control button is the button on the right and

corresponds to the right mouse button. Check your program’s

documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse

button.

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Application Launcher button

The Application Launcher button is located below the cPad,

between the primary and secondary control buttons. It

enables you to call up a menu on the cPad display. The menu

contains a list of applications (programs) ready for launch

with the tap of a finger.

cPad in application launch mode

In application launch mode, the cPad enables you to start

programs with the tap of a finger, and to adjust settings for

the cPad display.

Sample cPad with default settings in application launch

mode

To activate the application launch mode, press the

Application Launcher button

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.

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Understanding the cPad display in launch mode

Programs ready for launching are represented by an icon on

the cPad display. The top row on the display is reserved for

program icons comprising the default setting.

Sample cPad in application launch mode

Succeeding rows are filled with the icons of programs you

choose to load into the cPad display for launching. cPad

display functions can be customized using the Small Display

Properties window. To add programs, see “Adding programs

to the Application Launcher” on page 69.

Using the cPad display

In the application launch mode, the cPad display has icons for

the following programs:

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Ten-key numeric pad, which enables you to input

numbers.

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Calculator, along with copy and paste functions.

Sticky note, for writing, typing, editing, customizing and

tracking notes.

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Signature pad, which allows you to create characters in

the cPad display.

Small Display Properties, which allows you to customize

cPad display functions.

Unlike programs you choose to load on the cPad display for

launching, these programs cannot be deleted from the cPad

display.

Using Sticky Note

The Sticky Note screen enables you to write, type, save, edit

and customize notes on the cPad display.

Sample Sticky Note screen on cPad display

Each note is numbered and can be displayed by using the

“greater than” (>) and “less than” (<) buttons on the cPad

display to navigate through the notes by number.

To create a blank note:

Press 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.

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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” if you are going to type using the

keyboard.

Start writing or typing.

The moment you write or draw on the note, the number

“+1” changes to the next number in numerical order. So

if your previous highest-numbered note was 29, the

newly written note becomes 30.

To delete a note:

Display the note on the cPad display and press the Sticky

Note Properties icon (the icon furthest left on the Sticky

Note screen).

The Sticky Note Properties window appears on your

computer’s main display.

Sample Sticky Note Properties window

Click the Delete the current note button.

The note disappears from the cPad display.

You can also use the Sticky Note Properties window to

change fonts, use the current note as cPad display

“wallpaper,” and set an alarm.

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Changing the cPad background

To change the background imagery on the cPad display, open

the Small Display Properties window in one of the following

ways:

Open the Small Display Properties window in one of the

following ways:

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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.

Click the cPad icon in your computer’s system tray and

select Small Display Properties from the pull-down

menu.

The Small Display Properties window appears on your

computer’s main display.

Click the Background tab.

The Background tab window appears with a list of

background files.

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Sample Small Display Properties 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.

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Adding programs to the Application Launcher

To add programs to the Application Launcher:

Open the Small Display Properties window in one of the

following 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.

Click the cPad icon in your computer’s system tray and

select Small Display Properties from the pull-down

menu.

The Small Display Properties window appears on your

computer’s main display.

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Sample Small Display Properties window with Application

Launcher tab displayed

Click the Add button.

The Open window appears with the programs on your

computer’s desktop.

Select the program you want and press the Open button.

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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. The newly added program can now be launched

with a tap of your finger in the cPad display.

Changing icons

If you don’t like the icons associated with the programs you

selected for the Application Launcher, you can change them.

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To change icons:

Open the Small Display Properties window in one of the

following 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.

Click the cPad icon in your computer’s system tray and

select Small Display Properties from the pull-down

menu.

In the preview window, highlight the icon to be changed.

Once the icon is highlighted, the Change Icon button

becomes active.

Click the Change Icon button.

The Dialog window appears with a selection of different

icons to associate with the affected program.

Select a new icon.

Click OK.

The replacement icon appears in the preview window of

the Small Display Properties window.

Close the window.

The replacement icon appears on the cPad display.

Deleting programs from the Application Launcher

With the exception of the default programs in the cPad’s

display, you can delete programs loaded into the Application

Launcher.

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To delete a program from the Launcher:

Open the Small Display Properties window in one of the

following 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.

Click the cPad icon in your computer’s system tray and

select Small Display Properties from the pull-down

menu.

The Small Display Properties window appears on your

computer’s main display.

Select the icon representing the program to be deleted.

Selecting the icon activates the Delete button.

Click the Delete button.

A confirmation window appears asking if you are sure

you want to delete the program.

Click Yes.

The icon is no longer in the preview window of the Small

Display Properties window.

Close the Small Display Properties window.

The deleted icon is no longer on the cPad display.

Accessing cPad Help

To access cPad Help:

Open the Small Display Properties window in one of the

following 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.

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Click the cPad icon in your computer’s system tray and

select Small Display Properties from the pull-down

menu.

The Small Display Properties window appears on your

computer’s main display.

Press the Help button.

The Help window appears.

Sample cPad Help window

Scroll through the subjects until you find the one you

need.

Setting up your software

The first time you turn on your computer, the operating

system guides you through several essential steps to set up

your software. These steps may or may not appear in the

following order:

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❖

Confirm acceptance of Microsoft’s End User License

Agreement and complete information about the operating

system.

Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-to-

date with information about new products and upgrades,

and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no

charge to you.

NOTE: For you to register online, your computer’s modem must be

connected to a voice-grade telephone line.

To register your computer at a later time, select No, I do

not want to register at this time. To register later,

double-click the Registration icon on your desktop.

NOTE: If you skip the registration the first time you start your

computer, a weekly reminder screen will appear a few times to

prompt you to do so.

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Read about Warranty Extensions and Upgrades.

This step provides important information from Microsoft.

This step guides you through signing up for a new

Internet account, or assists you in setting up your

computer to work with your existing Internet account.

Completing installation

Upon completion, you will be prompted to click Finish to

restart your computer.

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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. You

install the printer driver either by following the instructions

indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating

system’s Add Printer Wizard.

If you plan to set up a printer later, click Cancel.

Using the Add Printer Wizard

To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard:

Click Start, Control Panel.

Click Printers and Other Hardware.

Click Printers and Faxes.

The Printers and Faxes window appears.

Sample Printers and Faxes window

Click Add a Printer.

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Setting up the fax function

The Add Printer Wizard window appears.

Sample Add Printer Wizard

Follow the instructions.

HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the name

is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference.

Setting up the fax function

Your system’s auto-receive fax function default setting is

disabled.

To enable the function, you must first set up the fax

capability.

Click Start, Printers and Faxes.

The Printers and Faxes window appears.

Click the Set up faxing option in the top-left corner.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

To enable the fax function:

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Click Start, Printers and Faxes.

Right-click the fax icon.

Click Properties from the drop-down menu.

Click the Device tab.

Under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem

AMR, highlight Receive and click the auto option.

To disable the auto-receive function, repeat steps 1-4. But

under the device name, right-click Toshiba Soft Modem

AMR, highlight Receive and click the disable option.

Turning off the computer

It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not

using it for a while.

If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the

computer plugged into a power source (even though the

computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. With the

computer off, it may take several hours to recharge the main

battery.

Guidelines for turning off the computer:

❖

To leave the computer off for a longer period, use the

Windows^®Turn Off command. Alternatively, use

Hibernation mode to save the system settings to the hard

disk.

❖

If you have work in progress and are not connected to a

network, use the operating system Standby command to

save your system settings to memory so that, when you

turn on the computer again, you automatically return to

where you left off.

❖

Never turn off the power while a drive-in-use light on the

system indicator panel is on. Doing so may damage your

hard disk, diskette drive, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-

RW drive, SmartMedia or SD (Secure Digital) cards.

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Caring for your computer

For more information, see “Powering down the computer” on

page 105.

Caring for your computer

This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your

computer, and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For

information about taking care of your computer’s battery, see

“Running the computer on battery power” on page 114.

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.

CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the

computer’s keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never

spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or

caustic chemical products to clean the computer.

Moving the computer

Before moving your computer, even across the room, make

sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use lights stop

glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.

CAUTION: Never pick up the computer by its display panel or by

the back (where the ports are located).

Although your notebook computer is built to withstand

reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case

for long trips. Y o u can purchase a carrying case from your

Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba’s Web site at toshiba.com.

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Using a computer lock

You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object

such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an

optional PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable.

PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable

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.

The computer is now securely locked to deter computer

theft.

Locking the computer

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Chapter 3

Learning the Basics

This chapter lists some computing tips and provides

important information about basic features.

Computing tips

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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. Your computer can be configured

to warn you when the battery is running low. See “Setting

battery alarms” on page 121.

HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can

turn on. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset

intervals. See your software documentation for details.

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Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable

storage media) on a regular basis. Label the backup

copies clearly and store them in a safe place.

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 “Powering down the

computer” on page 105).

CAUTION: The operating system records information, such as

your desktop setup, during its turn-off procedure. If you don’t let it

turn off normally, details such as new icon positions may be lost.

Using the keyboard

Windows^®keys

Function keys

Home

PgUp

∗

End

PgDn

Ins

Del

Character keys

Alt (Alternate) key

Fn key

Ctrl (Control) key

Parts of the keyboard

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Character keys

Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a

typewriter, except that:

❖

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.

The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper

case — the number and symbol keys are not affected.

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

Ctrl

Alt

Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys

The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the

program you are using. For more information, see your

program documentation.

Function keys

The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the

12 keys at the top of the keyboard.

Function keys

F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run

programmed functions when you press them. Used in

combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons

run specific functions on the computer.

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Windows^®special keys

Application key

Windows logo key

Windows^®special keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions

in the operating system:

❖

The Windows^®logo key opens the Start menu.

The Application key has the same function as the

secondary (or right mouse) control button.

Overlay keys

(

)

∗

Home

PgUp

∗

;

End

PgDn

Ins

Del

End

Sample keyboard overlay keys

The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them

form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you

enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using

the ten-key keypad on a desktop computer’s keyboard.

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Using the numeric keypad overlay

To turn on the numeric keypad overlay, press Fn and F11

simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard

indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on.

You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic

characters while the numeric overlay is on. To do so:

❖

For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the

letters.

❖

For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while

you type the letters.

To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is

on, press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control

keys. To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift.

To turn off the numeric keypad overlay, hold down the Fn key

and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard

indicator panel goes out.

Using the cursor control overlay

To turn on the cursor control overlay, press Fn and F10

simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the

keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control

overlay is on.

To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on:

❖

For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the

letters.

❖

For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while

you type the letters.

To use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor control

overlay is on, hold down Shift while you use the numeric

overlay keys. To return to the cursor control overlay, release

Shift.

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To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key

and press F10 again. The cursor control mode light on the

keyboard indicator panel goes out.

Emulating a full-size keyboard

Although the computer’s keyboard layout is compatible with

a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys.

Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one

of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size

keyboard. For further information and instructions, see

“Assigning a key to a program or document” on page 189.

TOSHIBA Console button

The TOSHIBA Console button allows quick access to some

common functions. When the default setting is active, the

TOSHIBA Console button brings up the TOSHIBA Console.

Sample Toshiba Console box

For information on how to program the button, see

“TOSHIBA Button Controls” on page 194.

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Starting a program

The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the

file that contains the information you want to work on. To

find the file, use My Computer or Windows^®Explorer.

If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options:

❖

Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop

Use the Start menu

Use Windows^®Explorer or My Computer to locate the

program file

❖

Use the Run dialog box

The Windows^®XP operating system’s tutorial chapter gives

step-by-step instructions for starting a program from the Start

menu. See “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 138.

Saving your work

Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard

disk drive or a diskette. This is one of the most important

rules of computing.

NOTE: Save your data even when you are using the Stand By

command, in case the battery discharges before you return to

work. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the

battery is running low, see “Setting battery alarms” on page 121.

Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at

regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check your

programs’ documentation to see whether they have an

automatic save feature.

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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.

For information on how to name a file, see “Windows® XP

file system” on page 130.

Printing your work

Verify that the operating system is set up for your printer as

described in “Setting up a printer” on page 76.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You only need to set up the printer the first

time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are

changing printers, you will need to set up the operating system to

run with the additional printer(s).

To print a file:

If your printer is not on, turn it on now.

In the File menu of your Windows^®program, click

Print.

The program displays a Print dialog box.

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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

Eject button

Sample external diskette drive

The diskette activity light glows while the drive is being

accessed.

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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.

CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer

while the light is glowing. Doing so could destroy data and

damage the diskette or the drive.

To access your diskette contents:

Click Start, then click My Computer.

Double-click the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.

The diskette contents appear.

Caring for diskettes

❖

Store your diskettes properly to protect them and keep

them clean.

❖

If a diskette is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened

in water. Do not use cleaning fluids.

❖

Never slide back the protective metal cover.

Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette.

Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data

stored on a diskette.

❖

Never twist or bend a diskette.

Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing

them to direct sunlight. Otherwise data may be lost.

❖

Never place heavy objects on your diskettes.

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❖

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

another device, such as a tape drive.

Copying to a diskette

Insert a diskette into the external diskette drive.

Click Start.

The Start menu appears.

Click My Computer.

The My Computer window appears.

Double-click the drive that contains the file you want to

copy.

Double-click the folder that contains the file, then click

the file you want to copy.

HINT: You can use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select more than one

file.

Click File, then click Send To.

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Click the icon for the diskette drive (3 1/2 floppy [A:]).

HINT: You can also back up a file to a diskette by clicking the file

(or files) you want to backup with the secondary button, then

pointing to Send To and clicking 3 1/2 Floppy (A:).

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. These features include wide-screen

movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound,

multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. The computer

can play high-resolution video at up to 30 frames per second.

NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that

you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery

power.

You use CD-ROMs to load and run software, and to access

reference material such as catalogs, as well as listen to music.

A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when

the computer is turned off. For more information, see “CD/

DVD control buttons” on page 94.

Drive components and control buttons

The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is on the right

side of the computer. The CD/DVD control buttons are

located at the front edge of the computer and can be accessed

when the display panel is closed or open.

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Components

Eject button

DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive

Manual eject button

DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive

Use the eject button to release the disc tray. This button

requires power to operate.

CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer

while the activity light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc

or the drive.

The manual eject button allows you to manually open the

disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off.

CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button.

Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.

Instead, use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip.

HINT: When the computer is off and the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/

CD-RW drive is on, press the stop/eject control button to eject a

disc.

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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.

track

Mode

Stop/Eject

Sub LCD

Play/Pause

CD/DVD control buttons in front of the computer

The mode button switches between the CD/DVD and digital

audio modes. You can lock the mode to its current setting by

pressing and holding the mode button for four seconds. When

the mode button is locked, you cannot switch between the

CD/DVD and digital audio modes. To unlock the mode

button, press and hold it for four seconds.

The previous track button returns to the preceding track on

the disc.

The next track button skips to the following track on the

disc.

The Sub LCD is a display screen that shows mode, status and

battery level of the computer.

❖

Mode - The left side of the Sub LCD displays one of the

following icons depending on what mode your computer

is in:

CD/DVD control

Digital audio

Lock

❖

Status - The center panel displays the following:

❖

Time

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❖

CD/DVD track time

Power messages:

Display

Status

Welcome!

OFF

See you!

SUSPEND

RESET

Zzz...

Wake up!

❖

Battery level - the right side of the Sub LCD shows the

battery charge level.

The play/pause button starts playing the disc or makes it

pause if currently playing.

The stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing

and ejects it.

You can eject a disc by pressing the stop/eject button twice.

Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned

off and the sound subsystem is turned on.

CD/DVD control and Digital audio control

The following chart describes CD/DVD control and Digital

audio control.

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CD /DVD control

Digital Audio Control

Power is off If a CD is in the drive, the The operating system

and you system enters CD player starts, the TOSHIBA

press Play/ mode and operates as a

MEDIA PLAYER starts

and Digital Audio Data

begins to play.

Pause

stand-alone CD player.

If a DVD is in the drive,

the operating system starts

and the DVD player starts.

CD player DVD-ROM drive power

mode and turns off

you press

the mode

button

OS is run- If a CD is in the drive, the TOSHIBA MEDIA

ning and

you press

Windows Media^TMPlayer PLAYER starts and Digi-

starts and the CD begins to tal Audio Data begins to

Play/Pause play.

play.

If a DVD is in the drive,

WinDVD starts and the

DVD begins to play.

CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the

DVD-ROM drive power is on.

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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 Start, All

Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume

Control).

If the computer is turned on, press the eject button on the

DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.

Pressing the eject button

The disc tray partially opens.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that the

disk activity light is off before opening the disc tray.

Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open.

Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and

free of dust.

CAUTION: Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of

the disc. Grasp it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the

disc incorrectly, you could lose data.

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Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label

facing up.

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.

Spindle

Correct position

Disc

Incorrect position

Positioning the disc on the spindle

CAUTION: Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the

spindle. If you position the disc incorrectly, it can jam the disc

tray.

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Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the

tray until it clicks, indicating that it is locked.

Playing an audio CD

Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray.

Depending on your default setting, your CD player will be

either the Windows Media^TMPlayer or the TOSHIBA

MEDIA PLAYER. For information on how to set the default,

please see “TOSHIBA Button Controls” on page 194.

To access the Windows Media^TMPlayer, click Start, then

click Windows Media Player.

Fast forward

Rewind

Play

Stop

Volume

control

Previous track

Next track

Mute

Sample Windows Media^TMPlayer screen

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To access TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER:

Click Start, then click All Programs.

Select Accessories and then TOSHIBA MEDIA

PLAYER.

track

Next playlist

playlist

Fast forward

Pause

Rewind

CD mode

Play

Stop

Sample TOSHIBA MEDIA PLAYER

Select the CD mode button to enable the CD controls.

The CD player’s control panels works much like ordinary

compact disc players:

❖

To stop the CD, click the Stop button.

To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button

on the CD Player control panel.

Playing a DVD

This manual has an entire chapter devoted to using

WinDVD^TM. For information about how to play back a DVD,

see “WinDVD 2000” on page 202.

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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. You can use Explorer or My Computer to

view the contents of any CD or DVD.

Removing a disc with the computer on

CAUTION: Never press the eject button while the computer is

accessing the drive. Wait for the disk activity light on the system

indicator panel to turn off before opening the disc tray.

Locate and press the eject button.

The disc tray partially opens.

Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open.

Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its

protective cover.

CAUTION: If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray, wait

for the disc to stop before removing it.

Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the

tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked.

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Removing a disc with the computer off

Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip,

into the manual eject button access hole.

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.

Push the tray in to close the drive.

Caring for CDs and DVDs

❖

Store your discs in their original containers to protect

them from scratches and keep them clean.

❖

Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.

Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the

surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from

reading the data properly.

❖

Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or

cold.

To clean a disc, wipe it from the center outwards (not in a

circle) with a clean, dry cloth. If necessary, moisten the

cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or

rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before

inserting it in the drive.

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Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW

multifunction drive

Your computer may come with a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/

CD-RW multifunction drive that allows you to:

❖

Play prerecorded DVDs

Play prerecorded CDs

Read and write files (including music) to a CD-

Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc.

CAUTION: Check the disc/disk 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. Doing so could damage the CD, DVD or drive.

Setting up for communications

To communicate across the telephone lines with another

computer, you need:

❖

The computer’s modem

A telephone line

A communications program

To connect to the Internet, you need a Web browser, such as

Microsoft^®Internet Explorer.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Disable Call Waiting before you connect

through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission.

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Connecting the modem

Your computer comes with a built-in V.90 56K modem and a

built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter. To use the modem,

you must connect it to a standard voice-grade RJ11 telephone

line.

NOTE: Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53 kbps are the

maximum permissible rates during downloads. Actual data

transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions.

Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the

modem port on the back of the computer.

Connecting the internal modem

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.

❖

Locally, using the built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter

by connecting it to a standard RJ45 LAN line.

❖

Remotely, using the built-in modem and a dial-up

connection.

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To set up the network connection, use the Network Setup

Wizard:

Click Start and point to All Programs.

Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and

click Network Setup Wizard.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

The computer connects with the network.

Powering down the computer

When you power down the computer, you have three options

to choose from: Turn Off, Hibernation, and Stand By. Each

option has its advantages.

Turn Off command

The Turn Off command shuts the computer down completely.

When you start up again, the computer runs a self-test and

loads the operating system. You must open any programs and

files you want to use.

Factors to consider when choosing Turn Off:

❖

No power is used while the computer is turned off. This

is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your

computer for an extended time.

❖

Restarting from Turn Off uses the most time and battery

power.

When starting up again, the system does not

automatically open programs and files you were

previously using.

Hibernation command

Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it

first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk.

Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain

the saved information, the system settings are retained

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indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard drive takes

longer than restoring it from memory. When you start up

again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating

system, and then returns to the state in which you left it.

Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation mode:

❖

While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery

power.

Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk,

no data is lost if the battery discharges.

Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and

battery power than restarting from Turn Off.

Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time

and battery power than restarting from Stand By because

information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead

of memory.

❖

When starting up again, the computer returns to the state

in which you left it, including all open programs and files

you were using.

Stand By command

The Stand By command puts the computer into a power-

saving mode. Stand By holds the current state of the

computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer,

you can continue working from where you left off.

Factors to consider when choosing Stand By:

❖

While in Stand By mode, the computer uses some battery

power. A fully charged battery will last up to eight hours

in Stand By mode.

NOTE: If you power down using the Stand By command and the

battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to

save your work often.

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Using Turn Off

❖

Restarting from Stand By mode uses less time and

battery power than restarting from Turn Off or

Hibernation mode.

When starting up again, the computer returns to the state

in which you left it, including all open programs and files

you were using.

TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of these options to power

down your computer, save your files and make sure the drive-in-

use lights are off.

If you change your mind and decide to continue working, wait a

few seconds before turning the computer on again.

Using Turn Off

To turn off the computer:

Click Start, select Turn Off Computer.

The Turn off computer box appears.

Sample Turn off computer dialog box

Click Turn Off.

The computer shuts down completely.

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Shutting down more quickly

You can also shut down the computer by pressing the power

button or closing the display panel.

To use either of these methods, you first need to turn on the

feature in Toshiba’s Power Saver utility.

Click Start, then click Control Panel.

The Control Panel appears.

Click Performance and Maintenance.

Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.

In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button,

then select the System Power Mode tab.

The following screen appears.

Sample System power mode settings

Select Shutdown for the options you want.

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❖

When I press the power button

Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer

shut down when you press the power button.

When I close the lid

Set this option to Shutdown to have the computer

shut down when you close the display panel.

Click Override all Modes with settings here.

In the Set to range dialog box, do one of the following:

❖

Click DC only for the settings to apply only when

you are using battery power.

❖

Click All for the settings to apply whether you are

using battery power or outlet power.

Click OK.

Click OK again, then close the Control Panel.

NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see

“Power Management” on page 197.

Starting again after Turn Off

To start the computer up again, press and hold the power

button until the on/off light changes to green.

Using Hibernation

To power down the computer using Hibernation:

Click Start, select Turn Off Computer.

The Turn off computer box appears.

Hold down the shift key.

The Stand By option changes to the Hibernate option.

Click Hibernate.

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Sample Turn off computer dialog box with Hibernate option

The computer saves the state of the system, including all

open programs and files, to the hard disk, and then powers

down completely.

Going into Hibernation mode more quickly

You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode by

pressing the power button or closing the display panel.

To use either of these methods, you first need to turn it on in

Toshiba’s Power Saver utility.

Click Start, then click Control Panel.

The Control Panel appears.

Click Performance and Maintenance.

Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.

In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button,

then select the System Power Mode tab.

Select Hibernation for the options you want.

❖

When I press the power button

Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go

into Hibernation mode when you press the power

button.

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Using Stand By

❖

When I close the lid

Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go

into Hibernation mode when you close the display

panel.

Click Override all Modes with settings here.

In the Set to range dialog box, do one of the following:

❖

Click DC only for the settings to apply only when

you are using battery power.

❖

Click All for the settings to apply whether you are

using battery power or outlet power.

Click OK.

Click OK again, then close the Control Panel.

NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see

“Power Management” on page 197.

Starting again from Hibernation mode

To start the computer from Hibernation mode, press the

power button until the on/off light turns green. The computer

returns to the screen you were using.

If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the

display panel, you can start it again by opening the display

panel.

Using Stand By

To power down the computer using the Stand By command:

Click Start, select Turn Off Computer.

The Turn off computer box appears.

Click Stand By.

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Sample Turn off computer dialog box

The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to

memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power

mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the machine is

in Stand By mode.

Going into Stand By mode more quickly

You can also put the computer into Stand By mode by either

pressing the power button or closing the display panel.

To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in

Toshiba’s Power Saver utility.

Click Start, then click Control Panel.

The Control Panel appears.

Click Performance and Maintenance.

Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.

In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button,

then select the System Power Mode tab.

Select Stand By for the options you want.

❖

When I press the power button

Set this option to Stand By for the computer to go

into Stand By mode when you press the power

button.

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Using Stand By

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When I close the lid

Set this option to Stand By for the computer to go

into Stand By mode when you close the display

panel.

Click Override all Modes with settings here.

In the Set to range dialog box, do one of the following:

❖

Click DC only for the settings to apply only when

you are using battery power.

❖

Click All for the settings to apply whether you are

using battery power or outlet power.

Click OK.

Click OK again, then close the Control Panel.

NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see

“Power Management” on page 197.

Starting again from Stand By

To start the computer from Stand By mode, press and hold

the power button until the on/off light changes to green. The

computer returns to the screen you were using.

If you put the computer in Stand By mode by closing the

display panel, you can start it again by opening the display

panel.

NOTE: If you power down using the Stand By command and the

battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to

save your work often.

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Chapter 4

Mobile Computing

This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while

traveling.

Toshiba’s energy-saver design

Your computer enters a low-power mode when it is not being

used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the

process. It has a number of 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.

Running the computer on battery power

The computer contains a removable lithium ion (Li-ion)

high-capacity battery that provides power when you are away

from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times.

To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity,

operate the computer on battery power at least once a month

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until the battery is fully discharged. Please see “Maximizing

battery life” on page 116 for procedures. If the computer is

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. It may

not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery

and the battery light may not indicate a low-battery condition.

In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock

(RTC) battery. This is a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery.

The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your

system configuration settings and the current time and date

for up to a month while the computer is turned off.

Using additional batteries

If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for

many hours without an AC power source, you may want to

carry additional charged batteries with you. You can then

replace a discharged battery and continue working.

Battery safety precautions

❖

If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or

changes color or shape while it is being used or charged,

turn off the computer’s power immediately and

disconnect the power cord from the power socket.

Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer.

❖

Do not try to disassemble a battery pack.

Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery.

Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging

could damage it.

❖

Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with

another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can

cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery

or the computer.

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❖

Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to

explode and release toxic materials.

❖

If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately.

Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.

To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that

you can purchase through toshiba.com.

A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all

batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot

be installed to cause reverse polarity.

❖

Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery

charger designated as an approved option.

When you install the battery, you should hear a click

when it is seated properly.

Do not expose the battery to fire. The battery could

explode.

Maximizing battery life

To maximize the life of your battery:

❖

At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a

power source and operate it on battery power until the

battery fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps

below:

Turn off the computer’s power.

Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer’s

power. If it does not turn on, go to step 4.

Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes.

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.

Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power

cable to a power outlet. The DC-IN (if applicable to your

system) or AC power light should glow green, and the

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battery light should glow amber to indicate that the

battery is being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power light

indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied.

Check the connections to the AC adapter and power

cable.

Charge the battery until the battery light glows green.

If you have extra batteries, rotate their use.

❖

If you will not be using the system for an extended period

(more than one month) remove the battery.

❖

Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully

charged. Overcharging makes the battery hot and

shortens life.

❖

If you are not going to use the computer for more than

eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter.

Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct

sunlight.

Charging batteries

The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to

power the computer. You can charge the battery using your

computer, or you can use an optional battery charger.

CAUTION: Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more

than a week at a time. 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 .

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

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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.

The battery may not start charging immediately if:

❖

The battery is extremely hot or cold.

To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait

until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees

Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius).

❖

The battery is almost completely discharged.

Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin

charging after a few minutes.

HINT: Once a battery is fully charged, we recommend that you

operate your computer on battery power until the battery

discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps

ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity.

Charging the RTC battery

The computer contains an internal battery that provides

power for the real-time clock (RTC) and calendar.

During normal use, the main battery keeps the RTC battery

adequately charged. Occasionally, the RTC battery may lose

its charge completely, especially if you have had the

computer turned off for a long time.

If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar

may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working.

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To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave

it turned off for at least 24 hours.

NOTE: It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it

charges while the computer is off. If the RTC battery is low, the

real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and

date or stop working.

When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is

completely discharged, a warning prompts you to reset the real-

time clock.

The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being

charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery

cannot be monitored.

Monitoring battery power

The battery light indicates the main battery’s current charge.

It:

❖

Glows green when the battery is fully charged

Glows amber while the battery is being charged

Does not glow if the external power source is

disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged

Determining remaining battery power

NOTE: Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer

before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The

computer needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity

and perform its calculations.

Click Start, then click Control Panel.

The Control Panel opens.

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Click Performance and Maintenance.

Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.

Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the

Running on Batteries section, click Details.

Click the Power Save Mode tab.

The current power source and battery power remaining

section displays the current charge state of the battery.

The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery

charge.

TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low

temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are

working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on

your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of

the battery.

Conserving battery power

How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the

computer depends on a number of factors, such as:

❖

How the computer is configured

How much you use the display panel instead of an

external monitor

❖

How much you use the hard disk and other drives

Whether you use any optional devices to which the

battery supplies power, such as a PC Card

❖

Where you are working—since operating time decreases

at low temperatures

Toshiba’s power-saving options greatly increase the length of

time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to

recharge the battery.

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Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage

modes.

You may also set individual power-saving options to suit your

own needs. See “Power Management” on page 197 for

details.

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.

Save your work and turn off the computer.

If you don’t manage to do any of these things before the

battery completely runs out of power, the computer

automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off.

Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so, when

you turn on the power again, you can continue where you left

off.

The computer stores the information on what you were doing

until the battery runs out of power. If you have Hibernation

mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of

your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting

down.

Setting battery alarms

Your computer can be configured to warn you when the

battery is running low.

You can set multiple alarms. Each alarm can be set to alert

you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power

has been reached. You can set how the warning occurs: sound

an alarm, display a message, both, or none. You can also set

the computer to enter Stand By mode or Hibernation mode,

or to Turn Off when the alarm goes off.

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To set an alarm:

Click Start, then click Control Panel.

The Control Panel window appears.

Click Performance and Maintenance.

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.

NOTE: If your battery discharges fully, your information will be

lost. Be sure to save your work often.

CAUTION: When handling a battery, be careful not to drop it or

short-circuit its terminals.

Removing the battery from the computer

Save your work.

Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode

according to the instructions in “Going into Hibernation

mode more quickly” on page 110.

Remove all cables connected to the computer.

Close the display panel and turn the computer upside

down with the front of the computer facing you.

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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.

WARNING: If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on

protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following

the advice in “Disposing of used batteries safely” on page 125.

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Removing the battery from the battery cover

Position the battery cover with the battery facing you.

Press the battery cover latches outward.

Battery

Cover latches

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.

Place the charged battery into the battery cover so that

the label is against the inside of the battery cover and the

side terminals face away from the battery release latch.

Press the battery cover latches upward.

With the battery release latch pulled toward you, insert

the battery from the back end first at a slight angle so that

the end fits evenly with the surrounding casing. If the

back end has been correctly inserted, you will be able to

gently press the front end into place until it snaps shut. If

the front end resists, don’t force it. Simply start over.

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Inserting the battery

CAUTION: Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery

falling out of the computer case.

Turn the computer right side up.

Reconnect any cables you removed.

Turn on the computer.

Disposing of used batteries safely

You can recharge a battery many times. When the battery

needs replacing, the battery light flashes amber shortly after

you have fully recharged the battery.

You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.

CAUTION: The computer’s main battery is a lithium ion (Li-ion)

battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled,

or disposed of. 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.

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The materials that came with your computer may include an

insert regarding the disposal of batteries. If not, check with

your local government agency for information on where to

recycle or dispose of old batteries.

Traveling tips

The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to

work” on page 40, also apply while travelling.

❖

Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place

where it could get wet or covered in dust.

❖

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.

Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more

information, or visit toshiba.com.

TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to

pass your notebook through airport security equipment. The X-ray

equipment will not harm your computer.

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Chapter 5

Getting to Know the

Windows^®XP

Operating System

This chapter introduces the Windows^®XP operating system

by guiding you through a few basic tasks.

Whether you have used a Windows^®operating system or not,

the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will

more than offset the short amount of time spent going

through these lessons.

As you explore the Windows^®XP operating system further,

you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a

particular task.

For more detailed information on your operating system,

refer to the Microsoft^®Windows ^®XP operating system

documentation that came with your computer.

Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop

The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in

the operating system. You use its features to start programs,

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find documents, set up system components, and perform most

other computing tasks.

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.

Finding your way around the desktop

Your computer’s desktop includes several standard features:

icons, Start button, taskbar, system tray, and background

pattern.

Icons

System tray

Taskbar

Start

button

Sample Desktop

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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.

The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include:

Toshiba Great Software Offer — A service provided by

Toshiba that offers additional software.

FreedomWare^TM— Free offers and discounts on hardware

and software for your notebook computer.

Recycle Bin — Holds files you’ve deleted using the

Windows Explorer. You may retrieve these files until you

empty the Recycle Bin.

TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not

go into the Recycle Bin. For more information on the Recycle Bin,

see Windows^®online Help.

NOTE: If you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of

the file contents appears.

Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your

configuration. See Windows^®XP online Help for more

specific information on each icon and how to use it.

Start button

You use the Start button to:

❖

Start programs

Access operating system update information

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❖

Open recently accessed documents

Adjust system settings

❖

Search for files

Access Windows^®Help and Support

Run programs

Suspend system activity and turn off the computer

For more information on starting programs, see “Lesson 6:

Starting programs” on page 138.

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. You can use these buttons to quickly switch

between the programs or windows.

To make a program or window the active one, click the

program’s or window’s button.

System tray

The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run

continuously in the background. To learn more about each

task, position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and

a short description of the task appears.

Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time, Power

usage mode, and speaker volume.

To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate

System tray icon.

Windows^®XP file system

All files on your computer are organized for accessibility

using a hierarchal file system.

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Programs, documents, and other data are held in files. These

files can be grouped together in folders, and folders can be

grouped inside other folders for convenient organizing. All

the files and folders reside in your computer on a storage

device, such as a disk drive.

You can think of your computer storage system in terms of

office equipment. You have a file cabinet (device), that

contains folders, and each folder may contain documents.

Your office may have more than one file cabinet, just as your

computer may have more than one disk drive.

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^®file system.

For more information, read the Microsoft^®documentation

that comes with your computer.

Lesson 2: Using the cPad and control buttons

together

The “Getting Started” chapter introduced you to cPad, which

is your basic tool for moving around the screen. This lesson

lets you practice using the cPad and control buttons in

tandem.

NOTE: How to best use the cPad and control buttons together is a

matter of personal preference. Many users find that the ideal way

is to use both hands, with one index finger working the cPad and

the other clicking the control buttons.

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Using the cPad, move the pointer to the Start button on

the screen, then click the primary button (usually the left)

of the adjoining control buttons to open the Start menu.

NOTE: In this guide, the term “click” refers to the primary button,

which is usually the left one. Instructions requiring the secondary

button specifically mention that button. For example, “click the

secondary button.”

Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start

menu.

With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop, click

the secondary button to open the desktop shortcut menu.

As the name implies, shortcut menus provide quick

access to many operating system features.

Sample desktop shortcut menu

Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu.

Click Start, then click My Computer.

The operating system opens the My Computer window.

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Sample My Computer window open

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 cPad to drag the pointer to the right edge of the

desktop, then release the primary button. (This process is

known as “clicking and dragging.”)

The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of

the desktop.

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Start button

Taskbar

System tray

Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right

HINT: You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop’s four edges.

Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the

bottom of the desktop.

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.

Call up the menu again. The check mark should be gone,

indicating the lock has been removed.

Follow the same steps to lock the taskbar.

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Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet

You can also lock and unlock the taskbar by using the

Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window.

To access the window:

Right-click the taskbar, then select Properties.

The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window appears.

Check or uncheck the box next to the Lock the taskbar

command.

Click OK.

Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet

This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a

window and from the taskbar.

The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet

Service Provider (ISP).

Opening a Web page from a window

The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a

Web address in the address line of the Web browser itself. But

you can also type a Web address in the My Computer

window.

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.”

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Sample My Computer window

Lesson 4: Creating a new document

This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without

having to first open a program.

Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then

click the secondary button.

The operating system displays a shortcut menu of

commands applicable to the desktop.

Click New, then click Text Document.

The operating system creates an icon on the desktop

called New Text Document with the icon name

highlighted.

To give your document a meaningful name, type My New

Doc.txt and press Enter.

Double-click the My New Doc icon.

The operating system opens the new document in

Notepad—the text editor built into the operating system.

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Lesson 5: Creating a new folder

Sample Notepad window

Notice that when the document opens, there is a new

button on the taskbar that reads New Doc.txt- Notepad

(the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space

but, if you point to the name, the complete name is

visible). By displaying buttons like this one, the taskbar

helps you keep track of the programs and files you

currently have open.

To learn more about Notepad, open the Help menu by

pressing F1. For now, leave Notepad open and go on to

the next lesson.

Lesson 5: Creating a new folder

DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents

and other types of files. It is analogous to a file folder stored in a

file cabinet. In this case, a disk drive in the computer is the file

cabinet.

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The operating system stores documents and programs in

folders. It even stores other folders in folders. In this lesson,

you will create a folder in which to store your new document.

Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then

click the secondary button.

The operating system displays the desktop shortcut

menu.

Click New, then click Folder.

The operating system creates an icon on the desktop

called New Folder with the icon name highlighted.

Type a name for the folder, such as My Folder, then

press Enter.

Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking

the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar.

The operating system displays the document as an icon

on the desktop.

Click the document icon and drag it toward your New

Folder icon. Position the document icon over the New

Folder icon until it changes color, then release the

primary button.

The outline of the document icon moves across the

desktop and disappears into the folder.

To see your document, double-click the folder icon.

A window opens and displays the contents of the folder.

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.

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Lesson 6: Starting programs

This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the

Start menu, using two of the programs that are built into the

operating system: Paint and Windows^®Explorer.

Click Start, then All Programs.

Point to Accessories, then click Paint.

The operating system opens Paint—a basic drawing

program.

Sample Paint window

To open the second program:

❖

Click Start, then click All Programs.

❖

Point to Accessories, then click Windows Explorer.

The operating system opens Windows^®Explorer, which

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.

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Sample Windows Explorer window

Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it—one for

Paint and one for Windows^®Explorer.

Click the Paint button on the taskbar.

The operating system displays the Paint program.

The operating system places the active window on top of

other windows on the desktop unless you have selected a

different display option. You can move back and forth

between the two programs by clicking each button

alternately.

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

windows so that you can see more than one of them at a time.

You can also hide windows by removing them from the

desktop without actually closing your document or program.

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This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size, shape,

and position of windows open on the desktop.

Close button

Maximize button

Minimize button

Taskbar

Sample Windows^®Explorer open on the desktop

Using the taskbar

If you have applications open on the desktop, you can

rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar through use of the

cPad and clicking the secondary button. You have these

options:

❖

Move windows

Size windows

Minimize all windows — display only the taskbar

buttons

❖

Maximize windows

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❖

Close windows

Choose your option depending on how you wish to set up

your desktop.

Minimizing and maximizing windows

To make the Explorer window the active window, click

the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar.

The operating system highlights the Windows^®Explorer

title bar to show that Windows^®Explorer is the active

window.

Click the Minimize button at the top-right of the

Explorer window to hide the window.

Windows^®Explorer disappears from the desktop.

However, it is still open, as you can see from the taskbar.

HINT: Minimizing program windows is a good way to clean up the

desktop without actually closing programs.

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. It is now called the Restore button.

HINT: Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are

only using that program and do not want any distractions on the

screen.

Resizing and moving windows

Click the Restore button in the top-right corner of the

Paint window.

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Lesson 8: Closing programs

Paint returns to its previous size and location. Notice that

the Restore button has changed back into the Maximize

button.

For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to

see both Paint and Windows^®Explorer at the same time.

Move the pointer to the right-hand edge of the Paint

window.

The pointer changes to a two-headed arrow.

Click and drag the edge of the window until it takes up

just less than half the width of the desktop.

Click the title bar of the Paint window and drag it to the

left side of the desktop.

You can move any window by clicking its title bar and

dragging it.

Click My Documents on the taskbar.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of

Windows^®Explorer, placing it on the right side of the

desktop.

Now that the windows are side by side, you can see how

you could refer to one window while working in the

other.

Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the

desktop to suit your needs. Experiment with different sizes

and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for

your work.

At this point you have two programs open on the desktop.

The next lesson shows you how to close them.

Lesson 8: Closing programs

Once you are finished working with a document or program,

it is a good idea to close it. While you can run several

programs at the same time, having a large number of

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programs and documents open simultaneously can slow

down your computer.

This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you

opened earlier in this tutorial.

To close the programs:

Click the Close button at the top-right of the Explorer

window.

That is all there is to it. Windows^®Explorer closes,

removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well.

Close Paint and the My Computer window (assuming it

is still open) by clicking the Close buttons for each

program.

HINT: Always save your work before you close a program.

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.

Creating a shortcut to the Calculator

Use this method when you know the name and location of the

program file to which you would like to create a shortcut.

Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then

click the secondary button.

The operating system displays the desktop shortcut

menu.

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Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts

Click New, then click Shortcut.

The operating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog

box.

Sample Create Shortcut dialog box

In the Command line box, type c:\windows\system32\calc.exe

and click Next.

The operating system prompts you to select a name for

the shortcut.

Type Calculator and click Finish.

The operating system displays the new shortcut on your

desktop.

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.

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Sample Search option on the Start menu

The operating system displays the Search Results dialog

box.

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Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts

Sample Search Results dialog box

HINT: Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet.

Click All files and folders.

Type char in the text box labeled: In all or part of the file

name.

The operating system displays a list of all the files with

“char” in their names.

Click the Character Map file with the secondary button

and drag it to the desktop.

A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop.

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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.

Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver

You can personalize the background area of your desktop

with pictures, patterns, or colors. The background is

considered a “property” of your desktop. This lesson will not

only teach you how to change the background, but will also

introduce you to properties.

The Windows ^®XP operating system treats all windows,

icons, programs, drives, etc. as self-contained objects, each

with its own set of properties (such as size, position on-

screen, and color). Many of these properties can be

customized to meet your particular needs and tastes.

DEFINITION: An object is an independent block of data, text, or

graphics that was created by an individual application.

This lesson introduces object properties by showing you how

to change one of the properties of the desktop—the screen

saver. This is a continuously changing pattern that appears on

the screen during pauses in your work.

Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then

click the secondary button.

The operating system displays the desktop shortcut

menu.

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Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver

Click Properties.

The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog

box.

Sample Display Properties dialog box

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.

Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list

box.

The operating system displays your selection in the

monitor above the list box. Try several patterns.

To apply a pattern to your desktop, click Apply.

After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied

it to your desktop, click OK.

The operating system returns you to the desktop.

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You can view any object’s properties by clicking the object

with the secondary button, then choosing Properties from

the shortcut menu that appears.

The next lesson explains how to set two other properties—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.

To change the date and time settings:

Click Start, then click Control Panel.

The Control Panel window appears.

Double-click the Date and Time icon.

The operating system displays the Date/Time Properties

dialog box.

Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box

HINT: To open the Date and Time Properties dialog box more

quickly, either click the time display on the taskbar with the

secondary button, then click Adjust Date/Time, or double-click the

time display.

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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.

Click OK.

Close the Control Panel.

Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop

Earlier in this tutorial, you created a new icon on the desktop.

Since everything you have done to this point has been just

practice, you may want to return the desktop back to its

original uncluttered state. This lesson explains how to

remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle

Bin.

Click the New Folder icon you created, drag it until it is

over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color, then

release the primary button.

The icon disappears, but, with the operating system, it is

not really gone. It is merely set aside in the Recycle Bin

so that you can restore or delete it later.

Repeat step 1 for any other icons you created during this

tutorial.

Each icon disappears as you drop it on the Recycle Bin.

Double-click the Recycle Bin icon.

The operating system opens the Recycle Bin window.

Notice that all the icons you dropped on the Recycle Bin

are listed.

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Sample Recycle Bin window

To completely remove an object, select it, and then click

File, Delete.

The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin.

Later on—in your real work, not in this tutorial—you will use

the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders,

documents, and sometimes even programs. Still, the process

is the same. Just drag an object’s icon to the Recycle Bin.

If you change your mind and want to restore an object you

sent to the Recycle Bin, select the object with the secondary

button and click Restore. The operating system restores the

object to the place from which it was deleted. You can also

restore the object by dragging it to the desktop.

But when you are absolutely certain that you never want to

see it again, delete it from the Recycle Bin.

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Lesson 13: Using System Restore

To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once, choose

Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu.

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

time, a “restore point.” This is useful if you are reconfiguring

your computer for new hardware or software. In the event

that your hardware or software causes your computer to

malfunction, you can remove the offending item(s) and

restore the system to the state it was in at the preset time.

To get to System Restore, click Start, click All Programs,

point to Accessories and System Tool, and click System

Restore.

The System Restore Welcome screen appears.

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Sample System Restore welcome screen

The Windows^®XP operating system guides you through the

process of storing your system settings for future use. It also

guides you through restoring your system to the selected date

or time.

Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?

This teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the

Windows ^®XP operating system.

Windows^®XP Help and Support

The operating system has a Help facility. If you cannot figure

out how to do something, the answer is probably only a few

clicks away.

Assume that you want to draw a picture, but don’t know how.

If you don’t have an application open, press F1, otherwise

click Start, then click Help and Support.

The operating system opens the Help and Support Center

window.

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Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?

If you do not see the index, click index.

Help and Support displays the Index.

Sample Help and Support Index

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.

Type drawing in the text box.

Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what

you typed.

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Sample help window for drawings

Notice that under the category drawings, there is a

subcategory: creating using Paint.

Highlight creating using Paint, then click Display.

Help opens a topic screen that, in the window’s right

pane, gives a brief description of Paint and provides

different ways for accessing the program, including

through use of a hot link (Paint).

Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the

program it is talking about. However, when you do

encounter one, it provides a convenient way to start the

program to look at it while you read about the program in

the Help topic.

Using the Windows^®XP tour

Whether you are new to computers or you have some

experience, the Windows^®XP tour is a good way to start.

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Lesson 15: Turning off your computer

To start the tour:

Click Start, then click Tour Windows XP

The Windows^®XP Tour window appears.

Follow the instructions.

Sample Windows^®XP Tour window

Lesson 15: Turning off your computer

It is very important that you let the operating system turn off

your computer. As it shuts down, the operating system

performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything is in

place the next time you turn on the computer. This lesson

teaches you how to turn off your computer.

Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer.

The Turn off computer box appears.

Click Turn Off.

The computer turns off.

There are other ways to shut down your computer. For more

information, see “Powering down the computer” on

page 105.

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Chapter 6

Exploring Your Options

In this chapter, you will explore other features of your

notebook computer.

Windows^®XP special features

The Windows^®XP operating system offers you several new

features and enhancements, including:

❖

New system file protection

A system restore function, allowing you to rollback the

system to its previous mode

❖

An improved help center, support automation, and

automatic Windows^®operating system update

❖

Wizards to simplify setting up your home network

Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple

PCs

❖

An automatic discovery feature that allows your

computer to detect new and intelligent devices

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Personalizing your desktop

Your desktop is your virtual workspace. This section explains

how to customize its features for the way you like to work.

You can customize the following aspects of the desktop:

❖

Taskbar — which resources to display for quick access

Web content — what information from the Internet to

always display

❖

Desktop style — how windows are displayed and how to

browse folders and files

Toolbars — what information appears at the top of each

window

Customizing the taskbar

As you work, the taskbar changes to reflect what you are

doing. Its icons provide shortcuts to programs, documents,

files, folders, system features, and components. Open

applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to

allow navigation through folders, documents, and Web sites.

For example, you can personalize the taskbar to include your

favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs.

DEFINITION: URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is

the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other

Internet facility. Generically, it is known as the World Wide Web

site address.

Having a list of favorite URLs handy saves time. Using it

bypasses the need for you to launch your browser first.

To customize your Taskbar settings, point to an empty space

in the taskbar and click the secondary button.

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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 make it so that:

❖

Items that normally require a double-click will open with

a single click.

Folders will open in their own window instead of in the

same window.

Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks

instead of displayed alone.

The options you choose determines how you browse in the

operating system, regardless of whether you start from the

desktop, My Computer, Windows Explorer, or Internet

Explorer.

For more information about changing your desktop style,

enter customizing the desktop on the Index tab in Help and

Support.

Choosing a style

To select desktop and browsing style options:

Click Start, then click My Computer.

The My Computer window appears.

Select the Tools menu, then click Folder Options.

The Folder Options dialog box appears.

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Sample Web-style option

Click the preferred options.

Click Apply, 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. For example, using this Web integration

feature you can monitor weather, game scores, stock prices,

or headlines — all in the window of your choice.

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

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automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and

menus.

You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar.

Address bar

Standard buttons

Sample toolbar locations

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The elements you can add to the top of the window are:

Toolbar element Description

Address Bar

Opens Web pages, programs, folders, or

documents. By default, the address bar

shows your current location, and whether

it is a folder or a Web page. You can

browse to another location by typing an

address — a URL, a path, or even a pro-

gram name.

If you start typing a previously typed

address, the AutoComplete feature fin-

ishes the address for you.

Standard buttons Displays buttons for commonly used

commands, such as copying, pasting,

deleting items, changing views, and

browsing backward and forward.

Displaying a toolbar in a window

Click Start, then click My Computer.

The My Computer window appears.

On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click the name

of the toolbar you want to display.

The toolbar appears below the menu bar of the current

window.

Displaying information about each folder

In addition to displaying the contents of each window, you

might find it helpful to have the operating system display the

name of the folder and brief information about how to use the

folder.

Click Start, then click My Computer.

The My Computer window appears.

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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 OK.

Helpful information on how to use the folders appears on

one side of the window.

Sample folder with how-to information

To remove the informational boxes:

In the Tools menu, select Folders Options.

The Folders Options box appears.

In the Tasks section, click the button for Use Windows

classic folders.

Click Apply, then OK.

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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.

An external monitor connects to the RGB (monitor) port.

An external mouse, keyboard and diskette drive connect to

the USB ports.

Exchanging data with another computer

To transfer a large amount of information between

computers, you can use a special synchronization program

and the computer’s infrared port.

To transfer files through the infrared port, the other computer must

have a compatible infrared port.

To transfer files:

Place the computers so that their infrared ports are

aligned.

Load the transfer program on both computers.

Set any specific options.

Start the transfer.

When you have finished transferring files, close the

programs on both computers.

Setting up for communications

In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or

communicate across the telephone lines with another

computer, you need:

❖

A modem (one comes with your computer)

A telephone line

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❖

A browser or communications program

❖

An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if

you plan to use the Internet

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.

If you’re having trouble connecting through the modem, you

may need to determine the current COM port name and

possibly change it.

To find out which port your modem is connected to in the

operating system:

Click Start, then click Control Panel.

The Control Panel appears.

Click Printers and Other Hardware.

Click Phone and Modem Options.

The Phone and Modem Options window appears.

Click the Modems tab.

A location box appears.

In the Attached to field, the COM port is specified.

Your modem should be listed under Modem.

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To verify that the modem is set up properly:

❖

Click the port to which your modem is connected.

Click Properties.

Click the Diagnostics tab.

Click Query Modem.

The Modem AMR Properties box appears.

Click the General tab.

The computer should indicate whether the modem is

working properly.

If the modem isn’t working properly, click

Troubleshooting and follow the instructions.

10 Click OK to close the properties box, then the Phone and

Modem Options box.

11 Close the Control Panel.

Connecting the modem to a telephone line

Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a

standard voice-grade telephone line. See “Connecting the

modem” on page 104.

TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using the telephone line at home,

disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem. Call

Waiting interrupts data transmission.

Connecting your computer to a network

You can connect your computer to a network to increase its

capabilities and functionality.

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Accessing a network

To access:

❖

A wired network at the office, connect an Ethernet cable

to the RJ45 jack on your computer.

❖

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.

Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and

click New Connection Wizard.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

The computer connects to the network.

Setting up a wireless connection

For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer

to your wireless networking device documentation.

Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray

The following information applies to systems with the

optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features:

When using your Wi-Fi Mini PCI module or Bluetooth

module, your computer may display a PC Card icon in the

desktop’s system tray to indicate that it is in use. Do not

confuse the system tray’s icon with other removable PC Card

devices you may have installed.

You can use the system tray’s PC Card icon to turn off your

Wi-Fi Mini PCI module or Bluetooth module. However, you

will need to restart your computer to turn it back on.

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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

optional Bluetooth wireless feature:

Bluetooth is a technology that expands wireless

communication beyond networking equipment, and can

connect many different kinds of electronic devices without

the need for cables. Bluetooth uses the 2.4 GHz frequency

band for wireless communications.

Bluetooth can transmit at data rates up to 1 MBit/sec. The

range (through walls and floors) of the wireless transmission

is up to 100 feet.

If your computer is equipped with Bluetooth, and you want to

enable the Bluetooth module:

Flip the wireless antenna on/off switch to the on position.

The antenna is enabled.

Hold down the function key (Fn) and press F8 until the

Bluetooth icon is highlighted.

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.

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Using SPANworks^TM2000

For systems with Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth, the SPANworks

2000 application offers enhanced communication between

networked computers. You can do such things as transfer files

between two computers, broadcast a slide presentation

simultaneously to several machines, set up electronic

business cards, and send text messages to a few people or to

everyone in your proximity.

NOTE: Before using SPANworks, you must establish a network

link between computers.

SPANworks 2000 supports communication over a wired

LAN, a wireless LAN or between devices equipped with

Bluetooth.

To access SPANworks 2000:

Click the SPANworks icon on the desktop.

Follow the instructions on your screen to set up a

connection to the network.

Setting up a direct cable connection

To establish a direct cable connection with another computer:

Click Start, All Programs.

Point to Accessories, Communications, and click New

Connection Wizard.

Click Next.

Select Set up an advanced connection.

Click Next.

Select Connect directly to another computer.

Choose the appropriate role for your computer:

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❖

Guest

Host

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

Surfing the Internet

Internet features

Uploading and downloading files from the Internet

For more information about the Internet, “Lesson 3: Learning

about the Internet” on page 135.

The Internet

The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and

millions of computers around the world connected by

communications lines. They all work together to share

information.

The World Wide Web

The World Wide Web (or ‘Web’) is a subset of the Internet —

a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers

connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific

Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

The World Wide Web offers information as text, images,

audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world.

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Special programs called Web browsers are specifically

designed to work with HTTP. They make it easier to connect

to a particular network address and send and receive

information.

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.

You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and

modem or through other higher-speed communication

methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and

satellite links.

Connecting to the Internet

To connect to the Internet, you need:

❖

A modem

A Web browser

A telephone line

An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account

Once you have established an ISP account, you can access

the Internet.

Connect your computer’s modem to a telephone line.

For more information on connecting a modem, see

“Connecting the modem” on page 104.

Start your Web browser. Have your modem dial the ISP’s

telephone number, and establish a connection with the

ISP’s computer.

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Surfing the Internet

Once connected to the Internet, the Web browser displays a

home page, for example, your ISP’s home page on the

Internet or your company’s Web site home page.

To visit a desired Web site, type in 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. Clicking a link automatically transfers

your Web browser to that site.

You can also use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically

designed to help you look for information.

Internet features

The Internet offers many types of communication tools to

help you perform many tasks.

❖

Internet email

To send and receive email of your own, you need a

mailbox on the Web, or an email address.

If you have an account with an ISP, you can probably set

up an email address at the same time as you sign up for

the service.

❖

Internet chat rooms

A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where

people with similar interests and ideas can communicate

in real-time, one-on-one or in groups, by typing messages

which are instantly viewed by others on their computer

screens.

Internet news groups

A news group is similar to a chat room, but instead of

using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized

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clearinghouse where all the messages are placed, like a

gigantic bulletin board.

❖

Online shopping

Many Web sites offer products and services for sale.

Uploading and downloading files from the Internet

Transferring files from one computer to another is termed

uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on

the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site on

the Web to your computer).

There are several ways to upload or download data. It can be

as simple as attaching a file or document to an email, or you

can use the 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. For more information, see

“Contacting Toshiba” on page 253.

Exploring video features

Your computer’s video features include:

❖

Viewing Windows^®presentations or DVD movies either

on the computer screen (display panel or external

monitor) or on a television set.

❖

Capturing video using a camera connected to the i.LINK

port.

Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television

Your computer is equipped with a video/audio line out jack

and a video/audio cable.

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To view a DVD movie or Windows ^®presentation in full-

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.

❖

If your television does not have a red colored port,

you can still view your movie or presentation on TV

but the sound will play in mono mode, not in stereo

mode.

Sample display options window

Press Fn and F5 five times consecutively.

The picture will automatically display on the TV screen

If a movie is already playing, turn it off and repeat step 3.

NOTE: The above display box shifts to highlight the different

display output devices while pressing the Fn and F5 keys. When

the TV box is highlighted, release the Fn and F5 keys to send the

display to the video/audio line out port. To return to the internal

LCD display, press the Fn and F5 keys again and highlight the

internal LCD and external TV.

TECHNICAL NOTE: DVD playback will not play simultaneously on

the internal CD and external TV.

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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.

In addition to its high speed, it supports isochronous data—

the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate. This makes it ideal

for devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time, such

as video devices.

Like your USB ports, the i.LINK port supports hot swapping

(the ability to connect and disconnect devices while the

computer is on). The main difference between the i.LINK

port and your USB ports is that the i.LINK port supports

faster data transfer rates.

Playing DVDs

Open the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW tray.

Place the DVD in the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-

RW drive.

Launch WinDVD 2000 and press the Play button.

Audio volume controls

Time slider

Counter

Exit

Expanded controls button

Directional buttons Help button

Eject

Web Playlist Repeat

Maximize Properties

Sample WinDVD control panel

For more information about using WinDVD 2000, see

“WinDVD 2000” on page 202.

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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 jack and using the Sound Recorder feature

in the operating system.

DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) file is the format for

storing sound in files.

Using a microphone

Attaching a microphone

Connect an external microphone to the computer.

Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories,

Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder.

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Positioning bar

Record

Stop

Play

Skip forward

Skip backward

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.

To save the file, select Save from the File menu.

Adjusting recording quality

The better the quality of the recording, the more disk space

the sound file requires. Experiment to find a balance that fits

your needs.

Open Sound Recorder, if necessary (click Start, point to

All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click

Sound Recorder).

In the Sound Recorder window, click Edit, then click

Audio Properties.

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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. Instead of using the

internal speakers, you can connect headphones, a pair of

external stereo speakers or a Dolby Digital Optical cable.

NOTE: You will need to purchase a Dolby Digital Optical cable.

This cable is not shipped with your system.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an

external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate

to produce sound from the computer.

To play back sound files through external speakers or

headphones:

Locate the headphone/S/PDIF Digital Optical out on the

computer.

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Attaching a headphone or speaker cable

Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the

headphones or external speakers into the headphone/S/

PDIF Digital Optical out.

The out requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack.

Adjust the volume:

❖

For external speakers, use the volume controls on

each speaker.

❖

For headphones, use the computer’s volume control

dial.

Using PC Cards

PC Cards expand your computer’s capabilities and

usefulness. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your

dealer. Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal

Computer Memory Card International Association) standard.

Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports

two types of PC Cards, known as types II and III:

❖

A Type II card is typically used for memory storage, as a

network card, and so on. You can install two Type II

cards.

❖

A Type III card is used for removable hard disks and

other functions that require a larger card. You can install

one of these cards.

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Using PC Cards

Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see

if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard, or later. Other

cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be

much more difficult to set up and use.

PC Card supporting software

The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services

for your PC Card and is installed automatically. Even if your

PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket

Services, you should use the files included in the Windows ^®

XP operating system.

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 “Hot swapping” on

page 183.

Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up

and the connector side toward the slot.

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Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot

and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into

place.

NOTE: If you have a Type III card, insert the connector into the

lower slot. If you have a Type II card, you can insert it into either

the upper or the lower slot.

There are two eject buttons, one per slot.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer, don’t

force the card into the PC Card slot.

Removing PC Cards

Double-click the PC Card icon on the taskbar.

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.

Ejecting a PC Card

Remove the PC Card and store it properly.

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Hot swapping

One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can

replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on.

This is called “hot swapping.”

Hot swapping precautions

Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, to avoid data

loss never remove a card while it is in use. For example:

❖

Never remove an ATA card while the system is accessing

it.

Never remove a network card while you are connected to

a network.

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.

Before removing a PC Card, shut it down by clicking the PC

Card (PCMCIA) icon on the taskbar. Once the PC Card has

stopped, you can safely remove it.

Using SmartMediacards

Your computer supports the use of SmartMedia cards which

are super compact memory cards that are highly portable and

can be carried in a pocketbook or credit card holder.

SmartMedia cards are used to exchange data with other

portable devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital

Assistants (PDAs). They are also found in electronic musical

instruments, voice recorders, faxes, printers, scanners, word

processors and handy terminals.

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Inserting a SmartMedia card

Turn the card so that the connector (metal area) faces up.

Push the card into the slot until it locks in place.

SmartMedia card slot

Left side of the computer

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. Even when the message “copying…“in the window

disappears, writing to the SmartMedia card might still be in

progress and your data could be destroyed. Wait for the

SmartMedia indicator light of the computer to go out.

Removing a SmartMedia card

Right-click the SmartMediadrive’s icon and select Eject

from the pop-up menu.

Press the card inward to release it.

The card pops out slightly.

Lift the left side of the computer, grasp the card, and pull

it straight out.

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Using SD (Secure Digital)cards

Your computer supports the use of SD (Secure Digital)

memory/input/output cards. The cards can be used with a

variety of digital products: digital music players, cellular

phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc.

Inserting a SD (Secure Digital) card

Turn the card so that the contacts (metal areas) are face

down.

Push the card into the slot until it locks in place.

SD (Secure Digital) card slot

Removing a SD (Secure Digital) card

Right-click the SD (Secure Digital) drive’s icon and

select Eject from the pop-up menu.

Press the card inward to release it.

The card pops out slightly.

Lift the left side of the computer, grasp the card, and pull

it straight out.

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Chapter 7

Toshiba Utilities

Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you

to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual

needs. Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system

details, set additional options, or change default options.

These utilities are described in this chapter:

❖

TOSHIBA Accessibility

Fn-esse^®

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.

Using Accessibility enables you to make the Fn key a sticky

key, meaning you can press it once, release it and then press a

function key to activate the hot key function.

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Fn-esse

To open Accessibility:

Click Start, then click All Programs.

Select Toshiba Utilities, then select Accessibility.

The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears.

Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box.

Sample TOSHIBA Accessibility window

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.

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This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to

quickly access your programs and files. For information on

creating operating system shortcuts, see “Lesson 9: Creating

shortcuts” on page 144.

With Fn-esse, you can assign an Fn key combination to:

❖

Open a Windows^®program

Open a file in its associated Windows^®program

Display a customized folder of Windows^®programs and/

or files from which to choose

Fn-esse also has several keys, known as hot keys, that

perform preassigned operations. For more information, see

“Hot Keys” on page 259.

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 in one of two ways:

❖

Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba Utilities and

Fn-esse.

Click on the Fn-esse icon.

The Fn-esse keyboard appears.

Sample Fn-esse keyboard

The keys are color-coded as follows:

❖

Available keys are black.

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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:

❖

Drag-and-drop

Use the keyboard or cPad

The method most often used is drag-and-drop.

Using drag-and-drop

To assign a key to a program or document:

Start both Fn-esse and Windows^®Explorer (or the

program supporting drag-and-drop).

Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the

Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time.

In the Explorer window, highlight the program or

document file you wish to assign to a key.

Click and hold the primary button as you drag the

highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse

keyboard you wish assigned.

Release the primary button.

Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Command dialog box with

the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory

fields automatically completed.

Click OK to close the Add/Edit Command dialog box

with your key assignment in place.

The program or document is now associated with the key

you just selected. To open the program or document,

press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any

Windows^®program.

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Using the keyboard or cPad

To assign a key to open a program or document:

Start Fn-esse.

Perform one of the following:

❖

Using the keyboard, press and hold the Fn key, then

press the desired assignment key.

❖

Using the cPad, move the cursor over the desired key

and press the secondary button.

The Assignment Type dialog box appears.

HINT: If you are making a direct key assignment, complete step 3.

If you are making a popup assignment, complete step 4.

To make a direct key assignment, select Direct to display

the Add/Edit Command dialog box, then complete these

steps:

❖

Enter the Description, Command Line, and Working

Directory for the new Fn-esse key assignment, or

click the Browse button to specify this information.

❖

Click OK.

To make a popup assignment, select Popup to display the

Application Explorer dialog box, then complete these

steps:

❖

Select the desired folder. The left side of the

Application Explorer window displays the folders in

the Programs menu. The right side lists the programs

and documents in the folder. 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,

create a new folder containing only the desired

programs and documents. If you are unsure how to

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Hotkey utility

do this, refer to your operating system

documentation.

❖

Click OK to associate the folder with the key you

just selected.

To open a popup list showing the items in that folder,

press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any

Windows ^®program.

Viewing existing key assignments

To view the existing key assignments, choose Assignments

from the Fn-esse keyboard. Fn-esse displays the Function

Key Assignments dialog box. This box lists all the key

assignments and the program or document to which each key

is assigned.

To view items in a popup list, click the Expand popup lists

check box.

Changing or removing existing key assignments

In the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to

change with the secondary button.

Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box.

To change the key assignment, click Direct or Popup

and continue as if you were creating a new assignment.

To remove the key assignment, click Clear.

Hotkey utility

The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation

message when you use the hot key combination for Standby

[Fn+F3] and Hibernation [Fn+F4].

To activate:

Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba Utilities and then click

Hotkey utility.

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The Toshiba Hotkey utility window appears.

Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window

Put a check mark next to the desired option.

Click OK.

TOSHIBA Console

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.

❖

Use the Start menu.

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.

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Sample TOSHIBA Console window

The TOSHIBA Console offers three categories of features:

❖

Customize Your Computer

Network

Security

Customize Your Computer

The features available in this category are:

Power Management

TOSHIBA Button Controls

❖

Sub LCD

Mouse

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❖

Hotkey assignment (for detailed information, see

“Fn-esse” on page 187)

❖

Toshiba Hardware

Small Display Properties

Network

The features in this category are:

❖

Start Bluetooth (for systems with this option)

Bluetooth settings (for systems with this option)

IR Utility

Security

The features available in this category are:

❖

Supervisor password

User password

❖

TOSHIBA Button Controls

The TOHSIBA 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.

To access these controls:

In the TOSHIBA Console window, double-click

TOSHIBA Button Controls.

The TOSHIBA Controls Properties window appears.

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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. If you want to change the default

setting, do the following:

In the TOSHIBA Console, click Toshiba Button

Controls.

Click the Media Apps tab.

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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.

You can access the Sub LCD controls in two ways:

In the TOSHIBA Console, click Toshiba Button

Controls and then click the SubLCD tab. Or, in the

TOSHIBA Console, double-click the SubLCD icon.

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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.

Click the Owner String button with your cursor.

Type a message in the text box below.

Click Apply, then click OK.

The message appears (scrolls) on your Sub LCD.

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.

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To access Power Management through the TOSHIBA

Console, double-click the Power Management icon.

The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears.

Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window

The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for

both AC power (“Plugged in”) and battery power (Running

on batteries”).

You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use

your own customized mode. The preset modes cannot be

deleted.

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.

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Plugged in section

This section has a single preset power usage mode — Full

Power. You can create other AC power modes, but Toshiba

recommends use of the preset Full Power mode.

The windows and settings for creating and customizing AC

power modes are described below.

Running on batteries section

This section lists the preset modes along with the estimated

battery life for each mode. The preset modes are:

❖

Long Life

Normal

High Power

DVD Playback

Presentation

Super Long Life

Although you can change the properties for any of these

modes, this is not recommended. If you need a customized

mode, create a new mode with the properties you require.

The DVD Playback mode applies only when the WinDVD

2000 program is playing.

Creating a new power mode

Highlight one of the preset modes.

Click Create copy.

A new mode appears with the title “Copy Name” where

Name is the title of the mode you copied. Delete this title,

type in the name for your new power mode, then press

Enter.

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Customizing a power mode

Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes window.

Click Details....

The Properties window for the selected mode opens with the

General tab displayed.

This tab enables you to choose an icon for your power usage

mode, describe the mode’s characteristics and, optionally,

associate it with a program.

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.

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The TOSHIBA HWSetup window appears with tabs for the

following:

❖

General — Allows you to view current BIOS 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.

You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by

pressing the power button, then quickly pressing the

right or left arrow keys.

Select the boot device by pressing the right or left

arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key.

NOTE: Since the system is a quick-booting system, you must

press the arrow keys immediately after pressing the power button.

❖

LAN — Lets you enable or disable the Wake-up on LAN

feature.

Choose the desired tab and accompanying options.

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 “cPad in application launch mode”

on page 63.

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Chapter 8

WinDVD 2000

WinDVD^TMis 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 or DVD-ROM/CD-RW

multifunctional drive, you can use InterVideo WinDVD to

play DVDs. WinDVD is an easy-to-use, full-featured

multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of

the exciting world of DVD technology. If your computer has

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a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunctional drive,

your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled.

WARNING: Before playing a DVD, turn down the volume. Playing

the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. See “Using

the control panel playback buttons” on page 206 to locate the

volume control buttons.

Insert a DVD into the drive, following the instructions in

“Inserting a disc” on page 97. The computer automatically

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 211 for

information on enabling autoplay).

To open WinDVD manually:

Click Start, and point to All Programs.

Point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click InterVideo

WinDVD.

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Time slider

Playback speed slider

Current time slot indicator

Current chapter indicator

Sample InterVideo WinDVD 2000 window

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” on page 211.

The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls. Pause the

pointer over a button to display its definition. The toolbar

also contains an adjustment button (see “Adjusting the color

balance” on page 221 for more information).

Using the WinDVD status bar

The time slider enables you to rapidly move forward or

backward in the DVD content. Move the time slider to the

left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward. The

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current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status

bar.

The playback speed slider enables you to control the speed at

which the DVD plays. Move the slider to the left to slow the

playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster.

Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal

speed, and enables the audio. The audio is automatically

muted at any other playback speed.

The current chapter indicator displays the DVD chapter that

is currently playing.

Using the WinDVD control panel

The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a

standard home DVD player.

TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the

DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’s

hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be

unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features appear

gray, and you cannot select them.

Audio volume controls

Time slider

Counter

Exit

Expanded controls button

Directional buttons Help button

Eject

Web Playlist Repeat

Maximize Properties

Sample WinDVD control panel

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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. The shortcut menu contains

the same features as the control panel, plus the enable caption

feature, which displays captions for the hearing impaired.

You can also create a playlist, to customize the order in which

the DVD content plays (see “Creating playlists” on

page 209). Once a DVD is playing, the counter displays the

current chapter and elapsed time, in hours:minutes:seconds

format.

From the WinDVD control panel, you can open an expanded

control panel by clicking the Expanded view button. The

expanded control panel contains several advanced features.

See “Using WinDVD advanced features” on page 215 for an

explanation of these features.

Using the control panel playback buttons

Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD, you are

ready to play the disc. Using the control panel, you can play a

DVD from the beginning, or move to a desired location then

begin playing.

Audio volume controls Time slider

Counter

Eject Pause

Fast reverse

Play

Step

Stop

Help

Repeat

Fast forward

Sample WinDVD control panel

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Or use keyboard

shortcut

Click this

To do this

Repeat — repeat the current None

chapter, if the DVD contains

chapters. Otherwise this but-

ton repeats the DVD from the

beginning. When the repeat

button is activated, the repeat

symbol appears to the left of

the chapter number on the

control panel counter. The

DVD continues to repeat

until you click the repeat but-

ton again, and the repeat

symbol no longer displays on

the control panel.

Eject — open the DVD-

ROM drive disc tray.

Pause — temporarily stop

playing a DVD.

Spacebar

Play — start playing a DVD. Spacebar

Step — move forward

None

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. After stopping the

DVD, click the play button to

resume playing the DVD.

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Or use keyboard

shortcut

Click this

To do this

Fast reverse — move

quickly backward through

the DVD content. When you

reach the desired location,

click the play button to

resume playing the DVD.

Previous — move to the

beginning of the previous

chapter and resume playing

the DVD.

PgUp

Next — move to the next

chapter and resume playing

the DVD.

PgDn

Fast forward — move

quickly forward through the

DVD content. When you

reach the desired location,

click the play button to

resume playing the DVD.

Time — move to a specific None

time slot, then click the play

button to play the DVD from

the selected location.

Audio volume controls —

click the plus button to

increase volume. Click the

minus button to decrease vol-

ume.

Shift ↑

(increases)

Shift ↓

(decreases)

Maximizing the video window

To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video

window to fill the screen, click the Maximize button.

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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. For example, you may want to

create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files, so you can

play the music selections you want in the order you want to

hear them. You can only save one playlist at a time.

Creating playlists

On the WinDVD control panel, click the playlist button.

The Playlist window appears.

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.

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DVD files have an .mpg,.vob or .ac3 file name extension.

After selecting a file, the file name appears in the

Selected files list. You can also double-click a file name

to add it to the playlist.

Add as many files as you wish to the playlist. You must

add the files in the order in which you want to play them.

To delete a file from the playlist, select the file in the

Selected files list, then click Delete. To delete the entire

list and start over, click Delete All.

When you have finished creating your playlist, click

Save Playlist to save it.

You do not assign a name to the saved playlist, as you can

only save one playlist at a time. After saving the playlist,

a confirmation dialog box appears.

Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box, then click

OK to close the Playlist window.

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.

After loading the playlist, a confirmation dialog box

appears.

Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box, then click

OK to close the Playlist window.

The DVD begins to play the loaded playlist.

Resuming normal playback after using playlists

To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a

playlist, click the eject button to open the disc tray, then close

it again. The DVD resumes normal playback.

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Customizing WinDVD

You can control several general WinDVD characteristics,

such as whether the toolbar and status bar are visible, as well

as numerous audio and display features.

You control these general, audio and display features from

the Properties dialog box.

Launch WinDVD, if it is not already running.

On the WinDVD control panel, click the Properties

button.

WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box, with the

General tab on top.

Sample Properties dialog box with the General tab on top

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. It divides the world into six regions. The intent is to

enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region. The

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current region code of the WinDVD player installed in your

computer is Region 1, comprising the United States and

Canada.

NOTE: Most DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives let you

change the region code, usually between one and five times. Once

a drive has reached the limit, the region code cannot be changed

again. Pay careful attention to the Remaining times until

permanent box on the General properties tab.

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.

Select the Player settings Auto play check box to enable

the auto play feature. Clear the check box to disable this

feature.

When enabled, the auto play feature automatically

launches a DVD-ROM when it is inserted in the DVD-

ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.

In the View box, select the items you want to display

when WinDVD launches.

Tool bar is the bar containing basic player functions that

is displayed at the top of the WinDVD video window.

Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the

WinDVD video window.

Player is the WinDVD control panel.

Click OK to save your settings.

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Setting audio properties

In the Properties dialog box, click the Audio tab.

The Audio tab moves to the front. The Current audio

track box displays the current audio format and

attributes.

Sample Properties dialog box with Audio tab on top

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. Stereo mixes the audio channels into two

channels. Dolby Surround Compatible mixes the

audio channels into two channels plus Dolby Pro

Logic Surround sound. 3D audio provides standard

3D audio sound.

❖

If you have an S/PDIF compliant sound card, select

Enable S/PDIF output. This option sends the stereo

output through the sound card to an external receiver.

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Setting display properties

In the Properties dialog box, click the Display tab.

The Display tab moves to the front.

Sample Properties dialog box with Display tab selected

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.

Otherwise, clear the check box.

Select the OSD (On Screen Display) check box to

enable OSD. Otherwise, clear the check box.

Click OK to save the settings.

Customizing the control panel

You can configure the control panel’s appearance. Position

the pointer over the control panel, then click the secondary

button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options.

You can select a new control panel background color, or

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select WinDVD to display the control panel in a different

format. You can also select About to display copyright and

version information.

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 “Playing DVDs” on

page 202 for help locating the expanded controls button.

Directional buttons Numeric keypad

Playback speed slider Brightness slider Audio tracks

Camera angles

Subtitles

Bookmarks

WinDVD expanded control panel

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Or use keyboard

shortcut

Use this

To do this

Playback speed—

control the speed at

which the DVD plays.

Move the slider to the

left to slow the play-

back speed or move it

to the right to play the

DVD faster. Placing

the slider in the cen-

ter plays the DVD at

normal speed, and

None

enables the audio. The

audio is automati-

cally muted at any

other playback speed.

Brightness — move + (increases)

the slider to the right

to increase video

- (decreases)

brightness. Move it to

the left to decrease

brightness.

Directional buttons ↑ (Up)

— use to navigate the →(Right)

WinDVD menus, as

↓ (Down)

you would the arrow ←(Left)

keys on the keyboard. Enter

The center button rep-

resents Enter.

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Or use keyboard

shortcut

Use this

To do this

Numeric keypad — 0 - 9

use these buttons to

select a chapter by

entering the chapter

number. After you

have entered a chapter

number, click the

enter button on the

lower-right corner of

the numeric keypad

(↵ ) to begin playing

that chapter. You can

clear an entry by

clicking the clear (X)

button on the lower-

left corner of the

numeric keypad.

Menu button — dis- None

plays 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.

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Or use keyboard

shortcut

Use this

To do this

Chapter button —

displays a list of all

the chapters in the

current DVD. Select

the chapter you want

to play, or use the

numeric keypad to

enter the chapter num-

ber.

Title button — Dis-

plays a list of all the

titles on the current

DVD. Click the title

you want to play, then

click Enter.

Audio tracks — dis-

plays 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

audio track changes.

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Or use keyboard

shortcut

Use this

To do this

Subtitles — displays

a list of all the avail-

able language subti-

tles. This button is

enabled only for DVD

content that includes

subtitles and supports

dynamic subtitle

information changes.

Select the desired lan-

guage, or select

Default to display

subtitles in the DVD’s

default language.

Camera angles —

display a list of all the

available camera

angles. Due to differ-

ences in the DVD

mastering process,

some multi-angle

views may not func-

tion properly.

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Or use keyboard

shortcut

Use this

To do this

Bookmark — save an None

unlimited number of

locations on the DVD

for quick reference.

On the bookmark

shortcut menu, click

Add to open the Add

Bookmark dialog box.

Type a bookmark

name, then click OK.

The bookmark name

appears on the book-

mark shortcut menu.

Click the bookmark

name to go to that

location on the DVD.

Click Delete All to

delete all bookmarks.

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.

Hold the primary button and drag the cursor to the

bottom- right corner of the area you want to view in close

up.

A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to

view.

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Release the primary button.

WinDVD automatically fills the window with the

selected area.

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.

With the pointer over the center of the window, drag the

zoomed window up, down, left or right.

The close-up view changes to reflect the new zoom

window location.

Zooming out

To return the video to normal size, click the zoom button. The

video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom

limit.

Adjusting the color balance

You can adjust the DVD color balance. Click the adjustment

button on the main DVD video window toolbar to open the

Adjustment dialog box.

WinDVD Adjustment dialog box

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The adjustment dialog box provides another set of sliders for

adjusting volume and brightness. It also provides two color

control sliders.

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.

Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase the

red and decrease the green color values. Move the slider to

the left to increase the green and decrease the red color

values.

Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD

Some DVDs contain links to Web sites. To enable these links,

click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet

browser.

Getting help

Click the control panel Help button to open the WinDVD

Help system.

Exiting WinDVD

Click the control panel Exit button, or click the Close button,

to exit WinDVD.

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Chapter 9

If Something Goes

Wrong

Some problems you may encounter when using your

notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve.

Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer

of a software program.

This chapter aims to help you solve many 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.

Problems that are easy to fix

Your program stops responding.

If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all

operations, chances are the program has stopped responding.

You can exit the failed program without shutting down the

operating system or closing other programs.

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To close a program that has stopped responding:

Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once).

Click Windows Task Manager.

The Windows Task Manager window appears.

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.

Closing the failed program should allow you to continue

working. If it does not, continue with step 3.

Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting

the program name, then End Task.

Click Start, Turn Off Computer.

The Turn off computer window appears.

Click Turn Off.

The computer turns off.

Your program performs an illegal operation.

If you receive the message, “Your program has performed an illegal

operation,” you should record the details of the message and

consult the software manufacturer.

To record the details:

Click the Details button and select the text the operating

system displays.

The Details button displays information that the software

manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem.

Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the

clipboard.

Open Notepad (click Start, point to All Programs, then

point to Accessories and click Notepad).

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Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into

Notepad.

Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing

what you were doing when you received the message.

Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software

manufacturer.

Problems when you turn on the computer

These problems may occur when you turn on the power.

The computer will not start.

Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable

properly or installed a charged battery.

Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds.

If you are using the AC adapter, check that the wall outlet is

working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp.

The computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing

happens.

You are probably in Stand By mode and have a software or

resource conflict. When this happens, turning the power on

returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system.

To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously.

Clearing the condition may get the computer running, but it

won’t solve a resource conflict. Read the documentation that

came with the conflicting device and “Resolving a hardware

conflict” on page 229.

The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the

external diskette drive.

Your computer normally loads the operating system from the

hard disk. If you have a hard disk problem, you will not be

able to start the computer. Insert a system diskette into the

external diskette drive and press the left or right arrow key

and choose your boot-up device.

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The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE

message.

The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery

has discharged. Data stored in the computer’s memory has

been lost.

To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live

wall outlet for several hours. For more information, see

“Power and the batteries” on page 233.

The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error

message.

Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive. If there is

one, remove it and press any key to continue. If pressing any

key does not work, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del to restart the

computer.

The Windows^®operating system is not

working

Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way

the operating system responds to your work routine, you can

easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly.

For example:

❖

The operating system fails to start after the Starting

Windows XP message appears.

❖

The operating system takes a long time to start.

The operating system responds differently from the

normal routine.

❖

The screen does not look right.

Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur

when you change the system in some way such as installing a

new program or adding a device.

If you experience any of these problems, use the options in

the Startup menu to fix the problem.

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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. This section describes each option and

when to use the procedure.

To open the Startup menu:

Restart your computer.

Press F8 when your computer starts.

The Windows^®Advanced Options menu displays these

options:

❖

Safe Mode

Safe Mode (with Networking)

Safe Mode (with Command Prompt)

Enable Boot Logging

Enable VGA Mode

Last known good configuration (your most recent

settings that worked)

❖

Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows^®

domain controllers only)

❖

Debugging Mode

Start Windows^®normally

Reboot

Return to OS Choices (menu)

See your Windows^®documentation for further explanation.

TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network,

the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode.

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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. If accessing a particular site is very

slow, try later.

My browser can’t find the URL address I typed in.

Make sure you separated the domain names of the address

with the forward slash (/). Check the spelling of each name

and the syntax of the address carefully. A single incorrect

letter or missed character, comma instead of period (“dot”) or

other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate

the site.

My browser can’t find a site I bookmarked.

The World Wide Web is constantly changing. A site you

bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its

server may be down for temporary repair. Try again later.

The Windows^®XP operating system can help you

If the operating system has started properly, but you still have

a problem using your computer, the online Help can assist

you in troubleshooting the problem.

To access Windows^®XP Help and Support:

Click Start, then click Help and Support.

The Help and Support Center window appears.

Then do one or both of the following:

❖

In the search field, type in the topic of the problem with

which you need help and follow the on-screen

instructions.

❖

Click a problem you would like help with from the

listings and follow the on-screen instructions.

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You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from

the menu.

Resolving a hardware conflict

If you receive an error message telling you there is a device

driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using

Windows^®Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem

first.

For help on hardware conflicts:

Click Start, then click Help and Support.

Click the Hardware link in the window’s left pane.

A list of category links appear.

Click the Fixing a hardware problem.

Choose from specific topics and follow the steps.

If there is still a problem, the operating system should display

a message that explains what the conflict is.

A plan of action

The smooth operation of the system depends on the

interaction of all devices, programs, and features. If the

system or one of its attached devices isn’t working, resolving

the problem can be time-consuming and frustrating.

The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to

work together is to add and set up one device at a time. After

you add each device, test it to make sure it and all previously

connected devices work.

The device most recently connected to the system is the one

most likely to be causing a hardware conflict.

Resolving hardware conflicts on your own

Computer components need resources to accomplish a task.

A device, such as a disk drive or a modem, needs a channel to

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the computer’s Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs

a direct channel to the computer’s memory to store

information as it works. These channels of communication

are commonly referred to as system resources.

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. This causes a hardware conflict.

Direct Memory Access

Similarly, the data required by the device is stored in a

specific place or address in memory called the Direct

Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated

channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and

access memory directly. If two or more devices use the same

DMA, the data required by one device overwrites the data

required by the other, causing a hardware conflict.

Resolving conflicts

There are three things you can do to resolve hardware

conflicts:

❖

Disable the device.

For an older device, remove it from the computer.

❖

Disable another system component and use its resources

for the new device, see “Fixing a problem with Device

Manager” on page 231.

❖

Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not

conflict. Refer to the device’s documentation for

instructions about changing settings on the device.

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Fixing a problem with Device Manager

Device Manager provides a way to check and change the

configuration of a device.

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.

Disabling a device

Click Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools.

Click the Computer Management icon.

Select the specific device from the device category.

In the toolbar, look to the far right for an icon of a

monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front.

This is the disable feature.

Click the icon.

You are given the option of disabling the device.

Click yes or no, whichever is appropriate.

Checking device properties

Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a

device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the

type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources

assigned to the device.

To check a device’s properties:

Click Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools.

Click the Computer Management icon.

Click the Device Manager button.

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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.

❖

The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to

the monitor, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW,

diskette disk drive, and other power-using functions.

❖

The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being

used by the device.

A Troubleshooting button is also present.

Click troubleshooting.

A Help and Support window for that device appears.

For more information about Device Manager, refer to

Windows^®XP online help.

Memory card problems

Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause

errors that seem to be device-related. It is worthwhile

checking for these first:

Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer .

Click Turn Off.

The operating system shuts down and turns off the

computer automatically.

Remove the memory module.

Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions

in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 46,

and making sure it is seated properly.

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Check for the error again.

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.

Power and the batteries

Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter

and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery

and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are

interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable

will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries.

Here are some typical problems and how to solve them:

The AC power light does not come on when you plug in

the AC adapter and power cable.

Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly

plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer.

If the AC power light still does not come on, check that the

wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other

appliance.

The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the

battery will not charge.

The battery doesn’t charge while the computer is consuming

full power. Try turning off the computer.

The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the

computer. Turn off the computer, remove the battery, clean

the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace

the battery.

The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly. If

you think this is the probable cause, let the battery reach

room temperature and try again.

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If the battery has completely discharged, it will not begin

charging immediately. Leave the AC adapter and power cable

connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging.

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. Try replacing it.

The battery appears not to power the computer for as

long as it usually does.

If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery, it may

not charge fully. Let the battery discharge completely, then

try charging it again.

Check the power options using the Power Management

utility. Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or

memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is

your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power

set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to

begin with? All these conditions affect how long the charge

lasts.

For more information on maximizing battery power, see

“Charging batteries” on page 117.

Keyboard problems

If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens,

the problem may be related to the keyboard itself.

The keyboard produces unexpected characters.

A keypad overlay may be on. If the numeric keypad or cursor

control light is on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off

the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to

turn off the numeric keypad light.

If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off,

make sure the software you are using is not remapping the

keyboard. Refer to the software’s documentation and check

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that the program does not assign different meanings to any of

the keys.

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.

Display problems

Here are some typical display problems and their solutions:

The display is blank.

Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to

activate the screen.

You may have activated the instant password feature by

pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you have registered a

password, press the Enter key, type the password and press Enter.

If no password is registered, press Enter. The screen

reactivates and allows you to continue working.

If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display

priority is not set for an external monitor. To do this, press Fn

and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the

problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the

display priority to its previous setting.

If you are using an external monitor:

❖

Check that the monitor is turned on.

Check that the monitor’s power cable is firmly plugged

into a working power outlet.

❖

Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to

the computer is firmly attached.

Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the

external monitor.

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❖

Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display

priority is not set for the built-in screen.

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 dialog

box. The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to

choose the colors for the screen. The Settings tab allows you

to choose the screen resolution.

The built-in screen flickers.

Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen

produces colors. To reduce the amount of flickering, try using

fewer colors.

To change the number of colors displayed:

Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button.

Click Properties, and then the Settings tab.

Change the Colors option and click OK.

For more information, see Windows^®Help.

A message tells you that there is a problem with your

display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or

the current settings do not work with your hardware.

Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported

by the computer’s internal display.

To change the display properties:

Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button.

The Display Properties window appears.

Click Properties, then click the Settings tab.

Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality.

Click OK.

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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.

Disk drive problems

Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually

show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors.

Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to

appear to have garbage in them. Typical disk problems are:

You are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more

files appear to be missing.

Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name

(A: or C:).

Error-checking

Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories, files and

File Allocation Table (FAT) on the disk and repairs any

damage it finds:

To run Error-checking:

Click Start, then click My Computer.

Right-click the drive you want to check.

The drive’s properties box appears.

Click the Tools tab.

Click the Check now button.

The Check Disk All Apps box appears.

You can choose one or both options:

❖

Automatically fix file system errors

Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors

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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.

Your data files are damaged or corrupted.

Refer to your software documentation for file recovery

procedures. Many software packages automatically create

backup files.

You may also be able to recover lost data using utility

software, which is available from your dealer.

Some programs run correctly but others do not.

This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does

not run properly, refer to its documentation and check that the

hardware configuration meets its needs.

A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive.

You may already have a diskette in the drive. Make sure the

drive is empty.

You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly. Hold the

diskette with the hub side facing down, and insert it so that

the metal head window cover goes into the drive first.

The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path

into the drive. Carefully inspect the diskette. If the metal

cover is loose, replace the diskette. If the label is loose,

replace the label and try inserting the diskette again.

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The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error

message.

If you are starting the computer from a diskette, the diskette

in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the

computer. Replace it with a bootable diskette.

The drive cannot read a diskette.

Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette,

the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the

problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for

instructions, see “Disk drive problems” on page 237).

DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems

You cannot access a disc in the drive.

Make sure the drive tray has closed properly. Press gently

until it clicks into place.

Open the drive tray and remove the disc. Make sure the drive

tray is clean. Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the

laser beam.

Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty. If necessary, wipe

it with a clean damp cloth dipped in water or a neutral

cleaner.

Replace the disc in the tray. Make sure it is lying flat, label

side uppermost. Press the disc down until it locks on the

spindle. Close the drive tray carefully, making sure it has shut

completely.

You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does

not slide out.

Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and

turned on. The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive

eject mechanism requires power to operate.

To remove a disc without turning on the computer, use a

narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the

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manual eject button. This button is in the small hole next to

the disc eject button on the right side of the computer.

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. Silver-colored CD-ROMs are the most reliable,

followed by gold-colored CD-ROM. Green-colored CD-

ROMs are the least reliable.

WinDVD problems: general issues

WinDVD has been configured to provide optimum

performance and quality based upon your system’s available

resources. Changes made to the system or its configuration

may impact the playback performance of the WinDVD

player.

WinDVD controls are disabled.

Controls may be grayed out by commands on the DVD disc.

For example, it is common for DVD movie titles to disable

fast-forward and rewind during the legal notices at the

beginning of a movie.

Playback performance is poor.

Make sure your system’s A/C adapter is plugged in and the

system’s power setting is on full.

The Root or Title menu does not open.

Most DVD titles have one or both of the “Root” and “Title”

menus. If one menu button appears to do nothing, try the

other menu button.

WinDVD performance decreases after making a system

change.

DVD playback performance is dependent upon several

system resources. Changes to these system resources caused,

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for example, by installing a new graphics or audio card may

impact performance. Some software changes may also

impact playback performance (for example, downloading

new drivers from the Web).

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

support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD).

Slow playback performance.

DVD playback is a resource intensive application. Other

applications and/or changes to your system hardware,

software or configuration can impact playback performance.

If playback is slower than normal, try:

Closing any other open applications to improve the

performance of the DVD playback.

Ensuring DMA is turned on. (See “Playback performance

is poor.” on page 240.)

If you have installed new hardware (such as a new

graphics card or audio card), ensure the component’s

drivers support Microsoft^®DirectX^®8.1 or higher and

WinDVD. Contact the manufacturer of the component.

Verifying that your display driver resolution, color depth

and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback. (Some

systems do not support video overlays if these parameters

are not optimal.) Try lowering these settings to improve

performance.

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WinDVD problems: content issues

Movies exhibit poor performance of “Director's

Commentary” or other similar optional content

versions.

Some movies may exhibit poor performance of these

features. In particular, the video portion of the movie may

become jerky or show pauses. The normal version of the

movie will not show this problem.

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.

Minimum system requirements

WinDVD performs best when these recommended

components are present in your system:

❖

Sound card (with 48 KHz sampling rate support)

DirectX^®8.1 or higher (Source: Microsoft)

DVD-ROM drive with DMA enabled (only available

with Microsoft OSR 2.1 or above with PIXX 4.0 and

USB support added)

❖

WinDVD software

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WinDVD: error messages

This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error

messages that may appear when using WinDVD.

Error message and additional Resolution

information

The disc in the DVD-ROM Ensure the disc is a valid

drive is not a valid disc

type.

disc type.

If the disc works in other

players, try using a disc

Valid disc types are

DVD-Video and audio CD. cleaner.

The disc may require fea-

tures that are not supported

by WinDVD.

Microsoft^®DirectShow^®

components are missing.

Microsoft^®DirectShow^®is

not installed properly on the

system.

Reinstall Microsoft^®

DirectShow^®version 6.0 or

higher (available from the

Microsoft Web site).

No audio subsystem could

be found for playback.

Check installation of the

sound card drivers.

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.

There is a problem with the

audio driver.

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Error message and additional Resolution

information

WinDVD cannot display

the selected resolution due

to system limitations.

Alter the display settings to

reduce the resolution or

number of colors.

The screen size exceeds the Update video drivers.

allowable display limit.

There are not enough sys-

tem resources to play the

DVD at the selected setting.

The audio settings are

incorrect. Please check

sound card or drivers.

Check installation of the

audio card drivers.

The audio card was found,

but there is a problem with

the audio card or drivers.

The wrong audio driver

may be installed in the sys-

tem.

An unexpected error has

occurred.

This is usually a rare,

title-specific problem.

This error is unclassified.

Report the problem and any

error code to your supplier's

Technical Support.

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Error message and additional Resolution

information

There is a problem with the Try to play another disc.

copy protection system

within the DVD-ROM

drive. Playback cannot con-

tinue.

Contact your supplier’s

Technical Support.

The DVD-ROM drive

failed to authenticate

(authorize playback of) the

DVD disc. There may be a

problem with the DVD-

ROM drive.

WinDVD does not support

this version of the DVD

specification.

Check that this is a

DVD-Video 1.0 disc.

This DVD disc cannot be

played in this region.

Use DVD content from the

appropriate region. If appli-

cable on your system, refer

to the Help file for how to

change the Region Code.

The selected region cannot

be used due to one of the

following:

The Region Code of

WinDVD and the DVD disc

do not match. Check the

Region Code of WinDVD

within the About tab and

use a disc from the appro-

priate region.

The Windows^®operating

system is assigned to a

region that does not match

the Region Code of

WinDVD.

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Error message and additional Resolution

information

Permission to play is

denied. Please check the

Parental Control setting.

Change the Parental Con-

trol level in the DVD

Options dialog. Note that

WinDVD requires a pass-

word for this change.

The Parental Control set-

ting of WinDVD is lower

than the Parental Control

level of the content being

played. Playback of the

DVD disc is not authorized.

WinDVD encountered an

error.

Report the problem and any

error code to your supplier's

Technical Support.

This file appears to contain Please refer to the Sup-

unsupported data.

ported Formats section of

the WinDVD Help file and

ensure that this file contains

valid data.

The drive or disc cannot be Check the DVD-ROM

found.

drive or DVD disc. Ensure

the disc is a valid type

(DVD-Video, Video CD, or

audio CD).

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.

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Sound system problems

You do not hear any sound from the computer.

Adjust the volume control.

If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that

they are securely connected to your computer.

The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise.

This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. It

occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is

fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Adjust

the volume control.

Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the

Recording Control Utility (default Off), or the Mute feature

in the Mixer Utility (default Enabled), may cause feedback.

Revert to the default settings.

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.

Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards.

See “Resolving a hardware conflict” on page 229.

Card Information Structure

When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer attempts

to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by

reading its Card Information Structure (CIS). Sometimes the

CIS contains enough information for you to use the card

immediately.

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Other cards must be set up before you can use them. Use the

Windows^®XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card.

Refer to your Microsoft^®documentation for more

information, or refer to the documentation that came with the

PC Card.

Some card manufacturers use special software called

enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in

nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when

installing the PC Card.

If your system does not have built-in drivers for your PC

Card and the card did not come with an operating system

driver, it may not work under the operating system. Contact

the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using

the card under the operating system.

PC Card checklist

❖

Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.

See “Using PC Cards” on page 180 for how to insert PC

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. If the card

malfunctions again, it may be defective.

Resolving PC Card problems

Here are some common problems and their solutions:

The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work

no longer work.

Check the PC Card status:

Click Start.

Click My Computer icon with the secondary button,

then click Properties.

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The System Properties dialog box appears.

Click the Hardware tab.

Click the Device Manager button.

Double-click the PCMCIA adapter.

Double-click the appropriate PC Card.

The operating system displays your PC Card’s Properties

dialog box, which contains information about your PC

Card configuration and status.

The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a

PC Card.

The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict

between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the

system. Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its

own I/O base address. See “Fixing a problem with Device

Manager” on page 231 for more information.

Since all PC Cards share the same socket, each card is not

required to have its own address.

Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting

another without turning the computer off) fails.

Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card:

Double-click the PC Card icon on the taskbar.

Click Safely remove xxxx, where xxxx is the identifier

for your PC Card.

The operating system displays a message that you may

safely remove the card.

Remove the card from the slot.

The system does not recognize your PC Card.

Refer to the PC Card documentation.

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Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can

correct many problems. For more information, see “Using PC

Cards” on page 180.

A PC Card error occurs.

Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected.

If the card is attached to an external device, check that the

connection is secure.

Refer to the card’s documentation, which should contain a

troubleshooting section.

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.

Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer

and the printer.

Run the printer’s self-test to check for any problem with the

printer itself.

Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers, as shown

in “Setting up a printer” on page 76.

You may have connected the printer while the computer is on.

Disable Stand By mode, turn off the computer, and turn off

the printer. Turn the printer back on, make sure it is on line,

then turn the computer back on.

Try printing another file. For example, you could create and

attempt to print a short test file using Notepad. If a Notepad

file prints correctly, the problem may be in your original file.

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If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer’s

manufacturer.

The printer will not print what you see on the screen.

Many programs display information on the screen differently

from the way they print it. See if your program has a print

preview mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly as it

will print. Contact the software manufacturer for more

information.

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.

Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and

software are referring to the same COM port. See

“Determining the COM port” on page 166.

Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data

length and stop bits) specified in the communications

program. It should be set up to transmit at 300, 1200, 2400,

4800, 9600, 14400, 28800, 33600 bps (bits per second) or

higher. Refer to the program’s documentation and the modem

manual for information on how to change these settings.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Disable Call Waiting before you connect

through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission.

The modem is on, set up properly and still will not

transmit or receive data.

Make sure the line has a dial tone. Connect a telephone

handset to the line to check this.

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The other system may be busy or off line. Try making a test

transmission to someone else.

Develop good computing habits

Make sure you are prepared.

Save your work frequently.

You can never predict when your computer will lock, forcing

you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Many

software programs build in an automatic backup, but you

should not rely solely on this feature. Save your work! See

“Computing tips” on page 81 for instructions.

On a regular basis, back up the information stored on

your hard disk.

Here are some ways you can do this:

❖

Copy files to diskette, following the steps in “Saving

your work” on page 87.

❖

Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized

software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape.

Some people use a combination of these methods, backing up

all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette

on a daily basis.

If you have installed your own programs, you should back up

these programs as well as your data files. If something goes

wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start

again, reloading all your programs and data files from a

backup source will save time.

Read the user’s guides.

It’s very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can

follow every time you experience a problem with the

computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you

learn about how the computer and its software work together.

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Get familiar with all the user’s guides provided with your

computer, as well as the manuals that come with the

programs and devices you purchase.

Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self-

help books you can use to supplement the information in the

manuals.

If you need further assistance

If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and

are still having problems, you may need additional technical

assistance. This section contains the steps to take to ask for

help.

Before you call

Since some problems may be related to the operating system

or the program you are using, it is important to investigate

other sources of assistance first.

Try the following before contacting Toshiba:

❖

Review the troubleshooting information in your

operating system documentation.

❖

If the problem occurs while you are running a program,

consult the program’s documentation for troubleshooting

suggestions. Contact the software company’s technical

support group for their assistance.

❖

Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your

computer and/or program. 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.

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Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any

Internet browser by typing pcsupport.toshiba.com.

Next, try one of Toshiba’s online services. The Toshiba

Forum can be accessed through CompuServe^®by typing:

go toshiba.

Toshiba voice contact

Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have:

❖

Your computer’s serial number.

The computer and any optional devices related to the

problem.

❖

Backup copies of your operating system and all other

preloaded software on diskettes or CD-ROM.

Name and version of the program involved in the

problem along with its installation diskettes or CD-ROM.

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

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Other Toshiba Internet Web sites

toshiba.com

Worldwide Toshiba corporate

site

computers.toshiba.com

Marketing and product

information in the USA

toshiba.ca

Canada

Europe

Japan

toshiba-Europe.com

toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

http://servicio.toshiba.com

Mexico and all of Latin

America

Toshiba’s worldwide offices

Australia

Austria

Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited

84-92 Talavera Road

North Ryde NSW 2113

Sydney

Toshiba Europe GmbH

Handelskai 388

1020 Wien, Austria

Australia

Belgium

Canada

Toshiba Information Systems

Benelux (Belgium) B.V.

Excelsiorlaan 40

B-1930 Zaventem

Belgium

Toshiba Canada Ltd.

191 McNabb Street

Markham, Ontario

L3R - 8H2

Canada

Czech Republic

CHG Toshiba, s.r.o.

Hnevkovskeho 65

61700 Brno

Denmark

Scribona Danmark A/S

Naverland 27

DK2600 Glostrup

Denmark

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Finland

France

Scribona TPC OY

Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A.

7, Rue Ampère

92804 Puteaux Cédex

France

Sinimäentie 14

P.O. Box 83

02630 ESPOO

Finland

Germany

Greece

Toshiba Europe GmbH

Leibnizstraße 2

D-93055 Regensburg

Germany

Ideal Electronics S.A.

109 Syngrou Avenue

176 71 Kalithea

Athens

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Technotrade Kft.

Toshiba Information Systems

(U.K) Ltd.

utca 202

Szerencs

1147 Budapest

Hungary

Toshiba Court

Weybridge Business Park

Addlestone Road

Weybridge KT15 2UL

United Kingdom

Italy

Japan

Progetto Elettronica 92 s.r.l.

Viale Certosa 138,

20156 Milano

Italy

Toshiba Corporation, PCO-IO

1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome

Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8001

Japan

Luxembourg

Mexico and all of Latin America

Toshiba de México S.A.

Sierra Candela No.111, 6to. Piso

Col. Lomas de Chapultepec.

CP 11000 Mexico, DF.

Toshiba Information Systems

Benelux B.V.

Rivium Boulevard 41

2909 LK, Capelle a/d IJssel

The Netherlands

800-457-7777 (outside of the US)

949-859-4276 (within the US - this

call may incur long distance

charges)

Morocco

The Netherlands

C.B.I.

Toshiba Information Systems

Benelux B.V.

22 Rue de Béthune

Casablanca

Morocco

Rivium Boulevard 41

2909 LK, Capelle a/d IJssel

The Netherlands

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Norway

Papua New Guinea

Fujitsu (PNG) Pty. Ltd.

P.O. Box 4952 Boroko

NCD, Papua

Scribona Norge A/S

Toshiba PC Service

Stalfjaera 20

P.O. Box 51

Kalbakken

New Guinea

0901 OSLO 9

Norway

Poland

Portugal

TECHMEX S.A.

ul. Partyzantów 71,

43-316 Bielsko-Biala

01-059 Warszawa

Poland

Quinta Grande Assisténcia Técnica

Informática, Lda.

Av. Moinhos no. 15A

Ur. Quinta Grande

2720 Alfragide

Portugal

Singapore

Slovakia

Toshiba Singapore Pte. Ltd.

438B Alexandra Rd. # 06-01

Alexandra Technopark

Singapore 119968

HTC a.s.

Dobrovicova 8

81109 Bratislava

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Inea d.o.o.

Toshiba Information Systems

(España) S.A.

Ljubljanska 80

61230 Domzale

Slovenia

Parque Empresarial San Fernando

Edificio Europa, 1a Planta

Escalera A

28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de

Henares

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Ozalid AG

Herostrasse 7

8048 Zürich

Switzerland

Scribona PC AB

Sundbybergsväegen 1

Box 1374

171 27 Solna

Sweden

United Kingdom

Toshiba Information Systems

(U.K) Ltd.

United States

Toshiba America Information

Systems, Inc.

Toshiba Court

9740 Irvine Boulevard

Irvine, California 92618

United States

Weybridge Business Park

Addlestone Road

Weybridge KT15 2UL

United Kingdom

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The Rest of Europe

Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH

Hammfelddamm 8

D-4-1460 Neuss

Germany

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Appendix A

Hot Keys

Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the

Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a

legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature

the key controls.

Volume Mute

Fn +

This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your

computer.

When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the

speakers or headphones.

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Instant password security

Fn +

This hot key blanks the display.

Without a password

The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and

activates instant security. Using the mouse or any key will

make the display reappear. For information on setting a

power-on password, see “Activating the power-on password”

on page 58.

With a password

The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and

activates instant security. Using the mouse or any key will

make the screen saver password dialog box appear, and you

can then type in either a user or supervisor password.

For the Windows^®XP operating system, you type the user or

supervisor password into the Windows^®security screen

dialog box.

To activate the password feature:

Click Start, then click Control Panel.

Double-click Display.

Select the Screen Saver tab.

Click the On resume, password protected check box.

Click OK.

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Power usage mode

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Power usage mode

Fn +

This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and

cycles through the battery save modes.

The power usage modes in the operating system under

battery power are:

Long Life, Normal, and High Power; DVD Playback,

Presentation and Super Long Life

Sample power usage modes

The power usage mode in the Windows operating system

under AC power is Full Power only.

The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power

Management utility. For more information, see “Power

Management” on page 197.

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Stand By mode

Fn +

This hot key puts the computer into Stand By mode.

❖

A message box is displayed by default to confirm

that the computer is going into Stand By mode. This

message box can be set so it doesn’t display.

Sample Stand By confirmation box

❖

For more information about Stand By mode, please

see “Using Stand By” on page 111.

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Hibernation mode

Fn +

This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode.

❖

If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a

message box is displayed by default to confirm the

computer is going into Hibernation mode. The

message box can be set so it doesn’t display.

Sample Hibernation confirmation box

❖

If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not

respond. For more information on Hibernation

mode, see “Using Hibernation” on page 109.

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Display modes

Fn +

This hot key cycles through the power-on display options.

The display modes are:

❖

Built-in display panel only

Built-in display panel and external monitor

simultaneously

❖

External monitor only

Built-in display panel and external video device

simultaneously

❖

External video device only

Sample display options window

In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the

resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution

of the external display device.

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Display brightness

Fn +

This hot key decreases the screen brightness.

Fn +

This hot key increases the screen brightness.

Enabling a wireless device

Fn +

This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in

your computer.

The wireless modes you can toggle between are:

❖

Bluetooth enabled—This enables just the Bluetooth

module. (See “Using Bluetooth” on page 169 for

instructions on setting up Bluetooth.)

❖

Wi-Fi enabled—This enables just the Wi-Fi

module.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled—This enables both

wireless modules.

Wireless antenna on/off switch

Sample wireless modes window

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Keyboard hot keys

Fn +

This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off.

This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off.

This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off.

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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

United Kingdom

UL approved

CSA approved

BS approved

Australia

Europe

VDA approved

NEMKO approved

AS approved

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Appendix C

Video Modes

This appendix lists the video modes supported by the display

adapter and identifies the characteristics of each mode.

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.

Type identifies the display adapter that first supported the

mode and specifies whether the mode is text or graphics.

Resolution is the measure of the screen’s dimensions in terms

of horizontal and vertical pixels (in graphics modes), or rows

and columns of characters (in text modes).

Grid is the default number of pels per character. A pel is the

smallest display element that the computer can control. It

consists of a single pixel (dot), or a set of contiguous pixels.

LCD Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors,

or shades of gray, that the mode can display on the built-in

screen.

CRT Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors,

or shades of gray, that the mode can display on an external

monitor.

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Your computer’s video modes

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Scan Freq hor/vert is the horizontal and vertical scanning

frequency in Hertz. This is for external monitors only.

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.

Table 1 Video modes (VGA)

NOTE: Not all video resolution modes are available on the internal

LCD.

Character

matrix

(pels)

Scanning

frequency

CRT colors Vertical (Hz)

Video

mode

Type

VGA Text 40 x 25

Characters

VGA Text 80 x 25

Characters

VGA Text 40 x 25

Characters

VGA Text 80 x 25

Characters

VGA Text 40 x 25

Characters

VGA Text 80 x 25

Characters

Resolution

LCD colors

0, 1

2, 3

0, 1

2, 3

0+, 1+

2+, 3+

4, 5

8 x 8

16 of 256K

16 of 256K 70

8 x 8

16 of 256K

4 of 256K

2 of 256K

Mono

8 x 14

9 x 16

8 x 8

VGA Grph 320 x 200

Pels

4 of 256K

2 of 256K

Mono

VGA Grph 640 x 200

Pels

8 x 8

VGA Text 80 x 25

Characters

9 x 14

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Character

matrix

Scanning

frequency

Video

mode

Type

Resolution

(pels)

LCD colors

CRT colors Vertical (Hz)

VGA Text 80 x 25

9 x 16

Mono

Characters

VGA Grph 320 x 200

Pels

8 x 8

16 of 256K

Mono

16 of 256K 70

VGA Grph 640 x 200

Pels

8 x 8

VGA Grph 640 x 350

Pels

8 x 14

8 x 16

8 x 8

Mono

16 of 256K 70

2 of 256K 60

16 of 256K 60

VGA Grph 640 x 350

Pels

16 of 256K

2 of 256K

16 of 256K

VGA Grph 640 x 480

Pels

VGA Grph 640 x 480

Pels

VGA Grph 320 x 200

Pels

256 of 256K 256 of 256K 70

Table 2 Video modes (XGA)

Vertical

Resolution

LCD colors

CRT colors

frequency (Hz)

640 x 480

256/256K

100

800 x 600

256/256K

100

1024 x 768

1280 x 1024

100

256/256K

(Virtual)

100

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Vertical

frequency (Hz)

Resolution

LCD colors

CRT colors

1600 x 1200

256/256K

(Virtual)

256/256K

100

1920 x 1440

2048 x 1536

640 x 480

256/256K

(Virtual)

256/256K

64K/64K

256/256K

(Virtual)

64K/64K

100

800 x 600

64K/64K

100

1024 x 768

1280 x 1024

1600 x 1200

100

64K/64K

(Virtual)

100

64K/64K

(Virtual)

100

1920 x 1440

2048 x 1536

640 x 480

64K/64K

(Virtual)

64K/64K

16M/16M

64K/64K

(Virtual)

16M/16M

100

800 x 600

16M/16M

100

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Vertical

Resolution

LCD colors

CRT colors

frequency (Hz)

1024 x 768

16M/16M

100

1280 x 1024

1600 x 1200

16M/16M

(Virtual)

16M/16M

100

16M/16M

(Virtual)

100

1920 x 1440

2048 x 1536

16M/16M

(Virtual)

16M/16M

(Virtual)

Table 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA)

Vertical

Resolution

LCD colors

CRT colors

frequency (Hz)

640 x 480

256/256K

100

800 x 600

256/256K

100

1024 x 768

1280 x 1024

100

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Vertical

frequency (Hz)

Resolution

LCD colors

CRT colors

1600 x 1200

256/256K

100

1920 x 1440

2048 x 1536

256/256K

(Virtual)

256/256K

(Virtual)

640 x 480

64K/64K

100

800 x 600

100

1024 x 768

1280 x 1024

1600 x 1200

100

1920 x 1440

2048 x 1536

64K/64K

(Virtual)

64K/64K

(Virtual)

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Vertical

Resolution

LCD colors

CRT colors

frequency (Hz)

640 x 480

16M/16M

100

800 x 600

16M/16M

100

1024 x 768

1280 x 1024

1600 x 1200

100

1920 x 1440

2048 x 1536

16M/16M

(Virtual)

16M/16M

(Virtual)

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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.

alternating current

basic input/output system

bits per second

BIOS

bps

compact disc

CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory

CD-RW

CMOS

COM1

COM2

CPU

compact disc rewrite memory

complementary metal-oxide semiconductor

communications port 1 (serial port)

communications port 2 (serial port)

central processing unit

direct current

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DMA

direct memory access

dual inline memory module

disk operating system

dots per inch

DIMM

DOS

DPI

DSTN

DVD

dual supertwist nematic

digital versatile (or video) disc

DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory

ECP

EPROM

FAT

enhanced capabilities port

erasable programmable read-only memory

file allocation table

FCC

FIR

Federal Communications Commission

fast infrared

gigabyte

HDD

HTML

IEEE

I/O

hard disk drive

Hypertext Markup Language

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

input/output

IRQ

interrupt request

ISP

Internet service provider

kilobyte

LAN

LCD

LPT1

LSI

local area network

liquid crystal display

line printer port 1 (parallel port)

large-scale integration

megabyte

MIDI

Musical Instrument Digital Interface

personal computer

PCI

Peripheral Component Interconnect

PCMCIA

Personal Computer Memory Card International

Association

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RAM

RFI

random access memory

radio frequency interference

read-only memory

ROM

RTC

real-time clock

SCSI

SDRAM

SRAM

SVGA

TFT

small computer system interface

synchronous dynamic random access memory

static random access memory

super video graphics adapter

thin film transistor

USB

universal serial bus

URL

uniform resource locator

wide area network

WAN

www

World Wide Web

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. This type of

display works well with notebook computers because of its

shallow depth and high-quality color. Active-matrix displays are

viewable from wider angles than most passive-matrix displays.

adapter — A device that provides a compatible connection

between two units. For example, the computer’s internal display

adapter receives information from the software and translates it

into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of

forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connector. An

intelligent adapter (one that is capable of doing some processing)

may also be called a controller.

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alternating current (AC) — The type of power usually supplied to

residential and commercial wall outlets. AC reverses its direction

at regular intervals. Compare direct current (DC).

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.

basic input/output system (BIOS) — See BIOS.

baud rate — The speed at which a communication device, such as

a printer or modem, transmits information. Baud rate is the

number of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as

bits per second). See also bits per second.

BIOS (basic input/output system) — Basic instructions, stored in

read-only memory (ROM), containing the information the

computer needs in order to check hardware and load the

operating system when you start up the computer.

bit: — Short for “binary digit.” A bit is the smallest unit of

information used by a computer. A group of eight bits is a byte.