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Toshiba C6602-1001M1 Manual
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1 Satellite Pro® 6000 Series15 Contents23 Introduction24 Safety icons 24 Safety icons25 Other icons usedAdditional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the computer HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation 26 Service options27 Finding Your Way Around28 Front with the display panel closeddisplay latch “Keyboard and display features” on page system indicator panel “Indicator panel lights” on page infrared port headphone jack microphone jack 29 Back with rear panel closedDC IN socket—Letsyou plug in the AC adapter Cooling vent USB ports PS/2 30 Back with rear panel open31 Right sideLeft side* for systems with optional Wi-Fi™ or Bluetooth™ Video-out security lock slot 32 PC Card lock“Using a computer lock” on page PC Card slots “Inserting and removing PC Cards” on page The PC Card eject buttons allow easy removal of PC Cards Slim SelectBay “Using Slim SelectBay® modules” on page SD Media card slot (available only on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth systems)— Lets you turn on a or Bluetooth module on your system 33 UndersideBattery module “Running the computer on battery power” on page Battery lock—Locksthe battery in place to prevent accidental removal release Memory “Adding memory” on page Slim SelectBay slot PC Card lock—Keepsthe PC Cards secure in their slots expansion memory cover 34 Keyboard and display featuresFront with the display panel open35 Finding Your Way Around3Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle Power button “Different ways to turn the computer on and off” on page Screen Keyboard “Using the keyboard” on page “Connecting external (optional) devices” on page Keyboard indicator panel —This “Using the AccuPoint II pointing device” on page System indicator panel 36 Indicator panel lightsThis panel is located on the front of the computer AC power light—Glowsgreen when the computer is connected to an AC power source On/off ❖Glows green when the computer is on ❖Flashes amber when you power down the computer using the Standby command ❖May flash amber if the computer is overheating Main battery light—Indicatesthe status of the main battery ❖Glows amber when you are connected to AC power and the battery is charging For more information, see “Monitoring battery power” on page Hard disk drive ❖Glows amber when the battery is charging ❖Glows green when the battery is fully charged ❖Does not glow if there is no battery in the Slim SelectBay Wireless indicator 37 Keyboard indicator panel lightsThe keyboard indicator lights provide information about keyboard functions Cursor control “Using the overlay for cursor control” on page 38 Numlock39 Getting StartedGetting Started Selecting a place to work ❖Liquids and corrosive chemicals 40 Keeping yourself comfortable41 Placement of the computerSeating and posture 42 LightingGetting Started ❖If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer work area 43 Arms and wrists❖Exercise your hands, wrists and arms to improve circulation Work habits Other precautions 44 Setting up your computer“Connecting to a power source” on page Before using your computer, you may want to: ❖Add more memory ❖Connect a mouse ❖Connect a full-sizekeyboard ❖Connect an external monitor ❖Connect a local printer ❖Install PC Cards ❖Connect a port replicator “Expansion Options” on page 45 Connecting to a power sourcePower cable and AC adapter To connect the computer to an external power source: 1Connect the socket end of the power cable to the AC adapter 46 Connecting the power cable to the AC adapterDC IN jack at the back of the computer Connecting the AC adapter cable to the computer 3Insert the plug end of the power cable into a live wall outlet The AC power light on the system indicator panel glows green If the main battery is present, the battery light glows: ❖Amber while the battery is charging ❖Green when the battery is fully charged Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock 47 Charging the batteryTurning on the computerThe computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it Opening the display panel1Slide the display latch to the right Turning on the computer 2Lift the display panel 48 Turning on the powerTo turn on the computer: 2Check to ensure that any floppy drives are empty Turning on the power Using the AccuPoint II pointing device 4The preinstalled operating system will load automatically 49 Using the AccuPoint II pointing deviceAccuPoint II pointing system Setting up your software “Fn-esse” on page The small left button performs the Internet Back button The small right button performs the Universal scroll 50 Setting up your software❖Select your time zone Next Confirm acceptance of the Microsoft To register your computer at a later time, select No, I do not want to register at this time ❖Read about Warranty Extensions and Upgrades This step provides important information from Microsoft® ❖Sign up for Internet access 51 Completing installationUpon completion, you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer Setting up other devices 52 Turning off the computerIt’s generally a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it Guidelines for turning off the computer: To leave the computer off for a longer period, use the Windows “Powering down the computer” on page Closing the display panelIf you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will occur: If you have the LCD 55 Using external display devices❖A television via the video-out(composite) port A video display device, such as a video projection unit, via the ❖An external monitor or projector via the RGB port Using external display devices 56 Connecting the display device“Connecting an external monitor or projector” on page Selecting video cables Connecting to the video-out(composite) portTo connect the device: 1Connect one end of the video cable to the external video device 3Turn on the external video device 57 Connecting an external monitor or projectorDirecting the display output when you turn on the computer ❖TV (or other external video device) only 3Release the Fn key “Connecting the display device” on page 58 Adjusting the quality of the external displayVideo limitationsUsing an external keyboard If you use the display hot key 59 Using an external keyboardMaking your external keyboard emulate the Fn keyUsing a mouse “Toshiba Hardware Setup” on page NOTE: The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Toshiba HWSetup icon 60 Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPointTo set the PS/2 mouse to work simultaneously with the AccuPoint II: 1Click Start, Settings, then point to Control Panel , then point to Connecting a local printer 2Double-clickthe Toshiba HWSetup icon 3Select the Pointing Devices tab, then click Simultaneous Select the tab, then click 61 Connecting a local printerTo connect the printer: 1If the computer is on, turn it off Connecting an external diskette drive Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 3Plug the printer’s power cable into a live electrical outlet 4See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps “Printing your work” on page 62 Connecting an external diskette driveAn external USB diskette drive 63 Connecting external speakers or headphonesUsing an expansion device 64 Adding memory65 Memory module sizes❖128 MB PC133 DDRAM ❖256 MB PC133 DDRAM ❖512 MB PC133 DDRAM 66 Installing a memory moduleShut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command. See 2Unplug the computer 3Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected 4Turn the computer upside down 67 Removing the memory module cover6Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 7Insert the memory module in the slot and gently press it down into place The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the module Inserting the memory module into the slot 8Replace the cover plate and the screws 9Turn the computer over and restart it 68 Removing a memory moduleIf you need to remove a memory module: Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3Carefully remove the module from the slot 4Replace the cover plate and screws 5Turn the computer over and restart it 69 Using Slim SelectBay® modules❖CD-ROMdrive ❖DVD-ROMdrive. The DVD-ROMdrive can also be used as a standard CD-ROMdrive ❖CD-RWdrive. A writable/rewritable drive Using Slim SelectBay® modules ❖CD-RW/DVDcombo drive with both CD-RWand DVD drive ❖Secondary battery ❖Secondary hard disk drive (HDD) 70 Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®1Slide the Slim SelectBay ejection bar towards the front of the computer Unlatching the Slim SelectBay® 2Slide the module out of the computer Sliding the module out Slim SelectBay 71 Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®Inserting and removing hard drivesTo change the internal hard drive 72 Inserting and removing hard drives5Remove the screw on the hard drive bay cover Removing the hard drive cover screw 6Lift the hard drive bay cover to expose the hard drive Removing the hard drive from the computer 73 Inserting and removing PC CardsInserting a PC Card 75 Removing a PC CardUsing Secure Digital cards Press the PC card ejection button once to extend it The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 4Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot 76 Inserting and removing Bluetooth™ modulesSetting up a PC Card for your computer Using Secure Digital cards 77 Inserting an SD Media™ cardTo insert an SD Media card: 1Turn the card so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down 2Push the card into the slot until it locks in place Removing an SD Media™ cardTo remove an SD Media card: Right-click Eject 2Press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3Lift the left side of the computer, grasp the card, and pull it straight out 78 Connecting your modem to a telephone lineThe modem allows you to: ❖Access the Internet ❖Send a fax directly from your computer Connecting to a phone line 81 Learning the BasicsComputing tipsUsing the keyboard Use ❖Scan all new files for viruses “Powering down the computer” on page NOTE: The Windows® XP Professional operating system 82 Using the keyboard83 Character keys❖The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable ❖The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Making your keyboard emulate a full-sizekeyboard 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysFunction keys Windows special keys 85 Overlay keysUsing the overlay to type numeric data❖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 keys when the numeric overlay is on: ❖Press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control overlay keys ❖To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift 86 Using the overlay for cursor controlTo type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on: To use the numeric overlay keys while 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 87 Starting a programStarting a program from the Start menuAll Programs Accessories 3Click the program, in this example, Wordpad Wordpad opens Close 88 Starting a program from Windows® ExplorerThis example opens Wordpad using its file name, wordpad.exe 2Click Windows Explorer 4In the left part of the window, click Accessories 5In the left part of the window, double-click Wordpad The operating system opens Wordpad 89 Starting a program from the Run dialog boxThis example uses the Run command to start Wordpad: Start Run Sample Run dialog box 2In the Run dialog box: hen click ❖If you don’t know the location, click Browse Open Saving your work 90 Saving your workSaving files1On the File menu of your Windows® program, click Save A sample Save As dialog box 2Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3Type a file name, then click Save 91 File names92 Using a file extensionPrinting your work“Using a printer” on page To print a file: 1If your printer is not on, turn it on now 2Open the File menu of your Windows® program and click Print The program displays a Print dialog box 93 Using a compact disc driveA DVD/CD-ROMdrive Drive in-useindicator light—Indicateswhen the CD-ROMor DVD-ROMdrive is in use Eject button—Pressto release the disc tray Manual eject hole CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 94 Inserting compact discsTo insert a compact disc into the DVD-ROMor CD-ROMdrive: 1Make sure the computer is turned on 2Make sure the in-useindicator light is off 3Press the DVD-ROMor CD-ROMdrive’s eject button 8Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray You are ready to use the disc 96 Removing compact discsTo remove a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1Press the eject button on the drive 97 Caring for CDs and DVDs98 Using PC CardsHot swapping Hot swapping precautions❖Do not remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it ❖Do not remove a network card while you are connected to a network 99 Using SD Media cardsUsing your computer at the office 100 Using a computer lockPORT-NoteworthyComputer Lock Cable To secure the computer: 1Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object 2Pass the locking end through the loop Locking the computer 101 Caring for your computerCleaning the computer 102 Moving the computerBacking up your work 103 Restoring your workPreparing for communications❖A modem (supplied with your computer) ❖A telephone line ❖A browser or communications program 104 Different ways to turn the computer on and off105 Powering down the computerUsing Turn Off ComputerFactors when choosing Turn Off Computer: ❖Restarting from Turn Off Computer uses the most time and battery power Turn Off Computer Turn Off Sample Turn Off Computer Windows dialog box The computer shuts down completely 106 Shutting down more quickly1Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel 2In the Control Panel window, double-clickthe Toshiba Power Saver icon In the Running on batteries section, click the Details System Power Mode 4Select the options you want from the drop-downlists 107 ❖When I press the power buttonPower Off ❖When I close the lid 5Click the Override all Modes with settings here button DC only All 7Click OK again, then close the Control Panel 108 Starting again after Shut downUsing HibernationFactors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power 109 Configuring your computer for Hibernation:3In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button 4Click the System Power Mode tab tab 5Select Hibernation for the options you want 6Click the Override all Modes with settings here button 7Click OK 8Click the Hibernate tab, and then click the Enable hibernate support checkbox 9Click Apply 10Click OK 11Click OK again, then close the Control Panel 110 Starting again from Hibernation modeUsing StandbyFactors to consider when choosing Standby: Turn Off Computer Stand By Sample Turn Off Computer Windows® dialog box 111 Going into Standby mode more quickly113 Starting again from Standby modeToshiba’s online resources“Contacting Toshiba” on page 115 Power ManagementToshiba’s energy-saverdesign“Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional” on page This chapter covers all the aspects of using your computer on battery power 116 Running the computer on battery powerThe computer also has an internal real-time-clock(RTC) battery Charging the batteriesThe battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: Running the computer on battery power The main battery charges the RTC battery 117 Monitoring battery power❖Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery ❖Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery ❖Off indicates that the battery is not being charged 118 Displaying remaining battery powerTo show remaining power: 1Click Start, then click Control Panel The Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box appears Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties Dialog Box What to do when the battery alarm sounds “Toshiba Power Saver utility” on page 119 What to do when the battery alarm soundsYou Windows® operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down To change the default alarm settings: 1Click Start, then Control Panel , then Changing batteries 2Double-clickthe Toshiba Power Saver icon 3Select the appropriate Running on Batteries option 4Click the Details... button 5Select the Alarms tab and adjust the settings to suit your needs ❖Suspend or shut down your computer ❖Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one ❖Install a secondary battery module in the computer’s SelectBay ❖Connect your computer to an AC power source 120 Changing batteriesTo change the battery: 1Save your work 2Shut down and turn off the computer 3Remove all cables connected to the computer 122 Removing the discharged battery“Disposing of used batteries” on page 9Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks 10Reset the battery lock to the locked position 11Turn the computer right side up 12Reconnect any cables 13Restart the computer 123 Taking care of your batterySafety precautions Maximizing battery life 124 Disposing of used batteriesOnly use replacement batteries recommended by Toshiba Conserving power❖How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk ❖Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures ❖Use Toshiba’s power-savingoptions 125 Power usage modes in Windows XP ProfessionalClick Start, then Control Panel, and click on the Toshiba Power Saver icon NOTE: Control Panel must be set to Classic View for the Toshiba Power Saver icon is visible 14Open the Power Save Modes tab and set your options 15For more information, see “Toshiba Power Saver utility” on page Using a hot key to set the power usage modeYou may use a hot key to set the power usage mode To set the power usage mode: 1Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power usage pop-upwindow Additional options for power Sample Power usage mode pop-upwindow While continuing to press The power usage mode under AC power is Full Power only The pop-upwindow disappears. You’re now in the selected mode 126 Additional options for power❖Purchase extra battery packs Install a secondary battery module in the SelectBay. See 127 Exploring Your OptionsExploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktopCommon desktop features include icons, the Start button, and the taskbar Exploring the desktop Sample Windows® XP Professional operating system desktop 128 IconsMy Documents — Shows the most recent documents you’ve created or edited My Computer — Shows the file system for your computer and the network (if any) Network Neighborhood — Shows the current Network sites you are connected to “Using VirtualTech” on page 129 Start buttonYou use the Start button to: ❖Start programs ❖Access Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system update information ❖Open documents ❖Adjust system settings ❖Find files ❖Access Windows® Help ❖Run programs ❖Suspend system activity and shut down the computer 130 TaskbarSystem trayTo activate a specific task, double-clickthe appropriate System tray icon Exchanging data with another computer 131 Transferring filesGetting help transferring files1Click Start, then Help and Support Index Setting up for communications 132 Determining the COM portTo find out which port your modem is connected to: 1Click Start, and click Control Panel. Windows XP opens the Control Panel 2Double-click Phone and Modem Options Windows XP displays the Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box 3Click the Modems tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer’s COM ports 4Make a note of the COM port number Properties 6Click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem 7Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem 8Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 9Close the Control Panel 133 Connecting the modem to a telephone line“Connecting to a phone line” on page Connecting your computer to a network 134 Accessing a networkTo access a network: While you are at home or traveling, you need a Setting up the connectionTo set up a dial-upconnection, use the New Connection Wizard: 1Click Start and point to All Programs 2Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click New Connection Wizard The computer connects to the network Using the Ethernet LAN PortTo disable the LAN port: System Hardware Device Manager 3Select Intel® Pro/100 VE Network Connection in Network Adapters 4Click the Properties icon on the toolbar option from the drop-down 6Click OK Your LAN port is now disabled Use this device (enable) 135 Setting up a wireless connectionUsing Bluetooth™(through walls and floors) of the wireless transmission is up to 100 feet To use Bluetooth for your wireless communication, follow these steps: 1Flip the wireless on/off switch to the on position The antenna is enabled Accessing the wireless modules using your computer’s system tray 136 Using SPANworks™To access SPANworks 2000: 1Double-clickthe SPANworks icon on the desktop 2Follow the instructions on your screen to set up a connection to the network 137 An overview of using the Internet❖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 The InternetAn overview of using the Internet 138 The World Wide WebInternet Service Providers Connecting to the InternetTo connect to the Internet, you need: ❖A modem ❖A Web browser ❖An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet “Connecting your modem to a telephone line” on page 139 Surfing the InternetInternet features❖Internet email ❖Internet chat rooms ❖Internet news groups ❖Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale 140 Uploading and downloading files from the InternetExploring audio features 141 Playing an audio CDInsert an audio CD and close the disc tray. The CD begins to play Sample Windows Media™ Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause ❖To stop the CD, click the Stop button 142 Creating a CD❖Play pre-recordedDVDs ❖Play pre-recordedCDs Read and write files (including music) to a The Easy CD Creator program controls the drive’s CD-RWfeatures Recording soundsDEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) file is a Windows® format for storing sound Using a microphone1 Connect an external microphone to the computer Record 143 Adjusting recording qualityEntertainment Sound Recorder 2In the Sound Recorder window, click Edit, then click Audio Properties 4Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record 144 Using external speakers or headphonesTo play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer The headphone jack requires a 16-ohmstereo mini-jack To adjust the volume: ❖For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker ❖For headphones, use the computer’s volume control dial Exploring audiovisual featuresPlaying DVDs center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology 145 Playing DVDs, point to , and click ) or Volume Control dial “Inserting compact discs” on page “Setting general properties” on page To open WinDVD manually: 1Click Start, and point to All Programs InterVideo WinDVD 146 Using the WinDVD toolbar147 Using the WinDVD status barUsing the WinDVD control panelSample WinDVD control panel “Using playlists” on page hours:minutes:seconds “Using WinDVD advanced features” on page 148 Using the control panel playback buttons149 PauseStep Fast reverse Previous Fast forward Time 150 Maximizing the video windowTo display the control panel again, double-clickanywhere in the video window Using playlists 151 Using playlistsCreating playlistsSample Playlist window In the Directory Add Selected files Delete Delete All 5When you have finished creating your playlist, click Save Playlist to save it Playlist 152 Loading and playing playlists1In the Playlist window, click File to display the saved playlist of files 2Click Load Playlist to load the saved playlist After loading the playlist, a confirmation dialog box appears The DVD begins to play the loaded playlist 153 Resuming normal playback after using playlistsCustomizing WinDVD 154 Setting general propertiesTo change the region code, select the desired option in the Current regions The 2In the Player settings Default DVD drive box, select your DVD-ROMdrive letter box, select your drive letter Select the Player settings Auto play 4In the View box, select the items you want displayed when WinDVD launches Tool bar Status bar Player is the WinDVD control panel 5Click OK to save your settings 155 Setting audio properties3In the Properties dialog box, click the Audio tab Current audio track 156 Properties dialog box with Audio tab on topAudio channels If you have two speakers, select one of the 2 speaker modes Mono Stereo Dolby Surround Compatible 3D audio 4 speaker mode If you have six speakers, select 6 speaker mode Enable S/PDIF output Vocal options No vocal Left vocal Right vocal Both Test 157 Setting display propertiesDisplay Lock aspect ratio OSD 7Click OK to save the settings 158 Customizing the control panelUsing WinDVD advanced features159 control panel. Seefor help locating the expanded controls button WinDVD expanded control panel Or use keyboard Use this (Up) navigate the WinDVD menus (Down) represents Enter (Left) 160 Menu buttonResume Chapter button — displays a Title button Audio tracks 161 SubtitlesDefault Camera angles — displays a Bookmark — save an 162 Zooming inYou can zoom in on an area of the WinDVD video window to get a closer look Click the Zoom button, located in the Position the cursor over the A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view 4Release the primary button WinDVD automatically fills the window with the selected area Zooming out PanningWith the video window in zoom mode, click the pan button, located in the The close-upview changes to reflect the new zoom window location 163 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD164 Exiting WinDVD165 Expansion Options166 Connecting external (optional) devicesAlternatively, you can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports 167 Connecting a serial mouseRefer to your mouse documentation for configuration information 168 Connecting a USB mouseConnecting a PS/2 mouse, then select . The operating system shuts off the computer 2 Attach the PS/2 mouse cable to the PS/2 port on the computer 3Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information Using a PS/2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPointTo configure the PS/2 mouse to work with the AccuPoint II: 169 The operating system displays the Control Panel window2Click the Toshiba HWSetup icon icon 3Select the Pointing Devices tab 4Under Pointing Devices Options, select one: Auto-selected This can be changed in Toshiba Hardware Setup 5Click OK 6Click Yes The computer reboots, and the PS/2 mouse is activated Using a printer 170 Using a printerConnecting a parallel printer1If you have been using the computer, turn it off 2If the computer is connected to an AC power source, disconnect the AC adapter 4Plug the printer’s power cable into a live electrical outlet 5See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps 171 Setting up your printerTo set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard: 1Click Start, and click Printers and Faxes , and click The operating system opens a Printers and Faxes window 172 2Click Add Printer173 The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer4If the printer you are setting up: ❖Is not connected to a network, select Local printer attached to this computer Is connected to a network, select Network printer, or a printer attached to another computer 5Click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you for the printer port The wizard prompts you to select your printer From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer, then click The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a “friendly” printer name 8Enter a name for your printer 9If you want this printer to be: ❖The default printer, click Yes ❖Available when specifically requested, click No 10Click Next 11Click Finish The Windows® XP Professional operating system prints a test page 12To complete the setup, click OK. You are now ready to print 174 Using an external monitor❖A television via the television jack 175 Connecting a device to the television jack3Connect the external device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet 4Turn on the external video device 176 Connecting an external monitor1Connect the video cable to the video-outport on the computer 2Connect the monitor’s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3Turn on the external monitor 177 This hot key cycles through the settings in order:❖Built-indisplay and external monitor simultaneously ❖External monitor only Built-in “Display modes” on page See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps 178 Using the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI moduleAccessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module 181 Toshiba Utilities182 Fn-esseStarting Fn-esse1Click Start, point to All Programs, Toshiba Utilities, then click Fn-esse Sample Fn-essewindow The keys are color-codedas follows: ❖Available keys are dark gray with white letters ❖Unavailable keys are light gray There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document: ❖Using drag-and-drop 183 Using drag-and-dropto assign a keyTo assign a key to a program or document: Start both Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the 184 5Release the primary buttonThe program or document is now associated with the key you Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or document, start Fn-esseand either: Using the keyboard, press and hold the The Assignment Type dialog box appears Sample Fn-esseassignment type dialog box 185 Making a direct key assignment1Select Direct... to display the Add/Edit Command dialog box Enter the Description, Command Line and Working Directory for the new Browse 3Click OK Making a popup assignment1Select Popup... to display the Application Explorer dialog box 4Click 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 assignmentsAssignments Expand popup lists 186 Changing or removing existing key assignmentsHotkey utilityToshiba Utilities 2The Hotkey window appears Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 3Put a check mark next to the desired option 187 Toshiba ConsoleTo access the control panel: 1Click Start, then click All Programs 2Point to Toshiba Console, then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection The Toshiba Console window appears 188 Customizing Your Computer189 NetworkThe features in this category are: ❖Start Bluetooth (for systems with this option) ❖Bluetooth settings (for systems with this option) ❖IR Utility Security❖Supervisor password ❖User password Power ManagementPower Management The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window 190 Plugged in section191 Running on batteries section❖Long Life ❖Normal ❖High Power ❖DVD Playback ❖Presentation ❖Super Long Life The DVD Playback mode applies only when the WinDVD 2000 program is playing Creating a new power mode1Highlight one of the preset modes 2Click Create copy Customizing a power mode1Highlight the mode on the Power Save Modes window 2Click Details 192 Slim SelectBay™ and DockingMobile Extension ServiceEject Eject PC and Parallel Port 193 Slim SelectBay™ ServiceToshiba Hardware Setup194 Toshiba Hardware SetupThe tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖General—Allowsyou to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖Password — Allows you to set the user password and an owner string ❖Device Config — Shows the Device configuration options ❖Parallel/Printer — Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings Display — Allows you to change various default settings for the ❖CPU — Allows you to enable or disable accessing the processor’s serial number Keyboard — Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the ❖USB — Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖LAN—Allowsyou to set networking functions Hardware 195 Toshiba Power Saver utilityTo access Power Saver Properties: Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Enabling HibernationSetting user passwords Shift 196 Setting user passwordsToshiba supports the several types of passwords on your computer: A single user password supports the instant and power-onpassword functions 197 Using an instant password1To unlock your system: ❖If you have not registered a user password, press Enter If you have registered a user password, press Setting a user passwordTo register a password for the instant and power-onpassword functions: 2Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then click Toshiba HWSetup 3Select the Password tab 4Click Registered 5Type your password in the Enter Password box and click OK 6Type the password again in the Verify Password box and click OK 7Click Exit Using a supervisor password 198 Disabling a user password8Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then click Toshiba HWSetup 9Select the Password tab 10Click Not Registered 11Type your password in the Enter Password box and click OK After three incorrect tries, this message appears: 12Click Exit Using a supervisor password Setting a supervisor passwordSecurity 4Click the Supervisor password icon 5Select Registered 199 Deleting a supervisor password201 If Something Goes Wrong202 ApplicationsEnd Task 5Click Start, Turn off computer 7Click Turn off Your program performs an illegal operation Notepad Problems when you turn on the computer 6Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer 203 Problems when you turn on the computerThese problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds The computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happens “Resolving a hardware conflict” on page The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the external diskette drive The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message “Power and the batteries” on page The computer displays the Non-Systemdisk or disk error message 204 The Windows® operating system is not workingThe operating system fails to start after the ❖The operating system takes a long time to start ❖The operating system responds differently from the normal routine ❖The screen does not look right The Windows® operating sy stem is not working 205 Using Startup options to fix problemsTo open the Startup menu: 1Restart your computer 2Press 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 206 Internet problemsMy Internet connection is very slow My browser can’t find the URL address I typed in My browser can’t find a site I bookmarked The Windows® XP operating system can help youTo access Windows® XP Help and Support: Help and Support 2Then do one or both of the following: Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the You can connect to Support Online by clicking Support from the menu 207 Resolving a hardware conflictFor help on hardware conflicts: 1Click Start, then click Help and Support 3Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4Choose from specific topics and follow the steps A plan of action 208 Resolving hardware conflicts on your ownInterrupt Request Channel Direct Memory Access Resolving conflictsFor 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 209 Fixing a problem with Device ManagerDisabling a device1Click Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools 2Click the Computer Management icon 3Select the specific device from the device category 5Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 6Click yes or no, whichever is appropriate 210 Checking device propertiesTo check a device’s properties: 3Click the Device Manager button 4To view the device(s) installed, double-clickthe device type 5To view the properties, double-clickthe device ❖The General tab, which provides basic information about the device Resource ❖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 211 Memory problems1Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer 2Click Turn Off The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically 3Remove the memory module Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in 5Check for the error again Power and the batteries 213 Keyboard problemsThe keyboard produces unexpected characters Display problemsHere are some typical display problems and their solutions: 214 The display is blankThe screen does not look right The built-inscreen flickers To change the number of colors displayed: 1Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2Click Properties, and then the Settings tab 3Change the Colors option and click OK For more information, see Windows® Help To change the display properties: 2Click Properties, then click the Settings tab 3Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality 215 Disk drive problemsMake sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:) 216 Error-checkingTo run Error-checking: 1Click Start, then click My Computer 2Right-clickthe drive you want to check and select Properties from the menu The drive’s properties box appears 3Click the Tools tab 4Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5You can choose one or both options: ❖Automatically fix file system errors ❖Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6Click Start Error-checkingruns the test Your hard disk seems very slow 217 All ProgramsAccessories System Tools Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Some programs run correctly but others do not 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 The computer displays the Non-systemdisk or disk error message The drive cannot read a diskette “Disk drive problems” on page 218 DVD-ROMor DVD-ROM/CD-RWdrive problemsYou cannot access a disc in the drive You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out Some discs run correctly, but others do not followed by gold-colored CD-ROM. Green-colored CD-ROMsare the least reliable 219 WinDVD problems: general issuesWinDVD controls are disabled Playback performance is poor The Root or Title menu does not open WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change Slow playback performance 2Ensuring DMA is turned on. (See “Playback performance is poor.” on page 219.) 3If you have installed new hardware (such as a new graphics 220 WinDVD problems: content issuesWinDVD will not function properly with “debug” software installed 221 Minimum system requirements❖Sound card (with 48 KHz sampling rate support) ❖DirectX® 8.1 or higher (Source: Microsoft) ❖WinDVD software WinDVD: error messagesResolution information The disc in the DVD-ROM Ensure the disc is a valid drive is not a valid disc disc type type If the disc works in other Valid disc types are players, try using a disc DVD-Videoand audio CD cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are not supported by WinDVD 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 Check the DVD-ROMdrive or DVD disc. Ensure the This may be caused by one disc is a valid type (DVD of the following: Video, Video CD, or audio No disc in the DVD-ROM CD) drive No DVD-ROMdrive A disc of an unsupported type in the DVD-ROM 225 Sound system problemsYou do not hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control The computer emits a loud, high-pitchednoise 226 PC Card problemsCard Information Structure 227 PC Card checklistResolving PC Card problems 229 Printer problemsThis section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer’s self-testto check for any problem with the printer itself “Setting up your printer” on page If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer’s manufacturer The printer will not print what you see on the screen 230 Modem problemsThe modem will not receive or transmit properly The modem is on, set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Develop good computing habits231 Save your work frequently“Computing tips” on page 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 Read the user’s guides Using VirtualTech 232 Using VirtualTechIf you need further assistance 233 Before you callTry the following before contacting Toshiba: ❖Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) Contacting Toshiba1Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing Toshiba voice contactBefore calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖Your computer’s serial number Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ❖The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖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) Outside the United States at (949) 234 Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesWorldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product infor mation in the USA Canada Europe Japan 235 Toshiba’s worldwide officesArgentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Central America & Caribbean Chile Colombia Czech Republic 236 DenmarkFinland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Japan Luxembourg Mexico Morocco 237 The NetherlandsPapua New Guinea Portugal Slovakia Spain Norway Poland Singapore Slovenia Sweden 238 SwitzerlandUnited Kingdom United States Venezuela The Rest of Europe 239 Hot Keys240 Hot Keys Instant password security 240 Without a passwordWith a passwordTo activate the password feature: 2Double-clickthe Display icon 3Select the Screen Saver tab 4Click the On resume, password protected check box check box Hot Keys Power usage mode 241 Power usage modeSample power usage modes 242 Hot Keys Stand By mode 242 Stand By modeSample Stand By confirmation box 243 Hibernation modeSample Hibernation confirmation box 244 Display modesThe display modes are: Sample display options window In o Display brightness 245 Enabling a wireless deviceonly) The wireless modes you can toggle between are: Sample wireless modes window Keyboard hot keysThis hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off 247 Power CableConnectors 249 Video Modes251 Glossary252 252 GlossaryDMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD-ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC FIR HDD HTML IEEE I/O IRQ ISP LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MIDI PCI Glossary RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference ROM read-onlymemory RTC real-timeclock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL uniform resource locator WAN wide area network wwwWorld Wide Web 253 TermsThese terms may appear in this user’s guide adapter alternating current (AC) direct current (DC) 254 254 Glossarybackup basic input/output system (BIOS) — See BIOS baud rate bits per second BIOS (basic input/output system) — Basic instructions, stored in read bits per second (bps) baud rate boot disk — See system disk boot disk 255 CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cacheCD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM character chip click — To press and release the AccuPoint control button or mouse double-click color palette compatibility configuration 256 256 Glossarycontroller — A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer CPU — See central processing unit (CPU) CPU cache cache, L1 cache, L2 cache cursor default device device driver directory — See folder disable — To turn a computer option off. See also enable 257 disk drivediskette double-density diskette high-density diskette document file double-click — To press the AccuPoint control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the AccuPoint or mouse. In the double-density download upload driver — See device driver driver DVD — An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD- ROM — A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CD-ROMs Compare 258 258 Glossaryemulation — enable — To turn on a computer option. See also disable file document file allocation table (FAT) file name file extension file extension file name format 259 function keysgigabyte (GB) byte hardware — The physical components of a computer system. Compare software Hibernation Standby, Suspend high-density hot swapping icon 260 260 Glossaryinternal device — See device Internet World Wide Web AccuPoint kilobyte (KB) — A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes. See also byte LAN (local area network) liquid crystal display (LCD) load local area network — See LAN 261 megabyte (MB)bytes microprocessor — See central processing unit (CPU) microprocessor modem MS-DOSprompt — See system prompt Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI — See MIDI non-interlaced interlaced non-system disk system disk 262 262 Glossary98 Second works. Examples of operating systems are Windows Edition and Windows Ppalette — See color palette palette password PC Card pixel Plug and Play pointing device processor — See central processing unit (CPU) processor 263 programoperating system, application, utility memory ROM random access memory — See RAM read-onlymemory — See ROM reboot — See boot, restart reboot removable disk resolution restart boot select 264 264 Glossaryshortcut — See keyboard shortcut shortcut software — See program. Compare hardware software on again system disk non-system disk system prompt TFT display — See active-matrixdisplay TFT display universal serial bus (USB) bus, hot swapping, serial upload download USB — See universal serial bus (USB) utility Web — See World Wide Web Web 265 World Wide Web (www)Internet 267 Index268 268 Index269 Indexcritical applications 2 Ctrl keys cursor control light desktop device, serial 30 devices keyboard 59 memory module 65 mouse DirectX Foundation 221 disconnection modem Disk Defragmenter 217 disk drive diskette drive display LCD screen is blank 214 display device connecting 56 external 55 video display modes kot key 244 display output settings 57, 177 display panel closing 52 opening 28 display panel, closed, front 28 display panel, open, front 34 display, external DMA (Direct Memory Access) 208 docking DVDs playing Energy Star Energy Star compliance 13 energy-saverdesign 115 EPA 204 270 270 Index272 272 Indexremoving 186 key assignment viewing exising 185 key assignments changing or removing exisiting LCD display 35 LCD power-saver 52 left side light light, wireless indicator 37 lighting lights, indicator panel 36 lock PC Card 32 main battery light make sure you have everything 27 memory 133 MHz FSB DDRAM 64 installation removing 69 memory module sizes 65 microphone Mobile Extension Service 192 modem connecting to a telephone line 78 determining COM port 132 problem solving resetting port to default settings upgrading 132 modem port 30 module battery 33 memory modules Wi-FiMini PC 178 monitor 30 connecting 56, 57 connecting external 176 external connecting 274 274 IndexRGB 30, 55 serial USB (Universal Serial Bus) 29 video-out 31, 55 video-out,connecting to Port Replicator 192 posture 41 power alarms computer will not start 203 options problem solving taking care of your battery 123 turning on universal power supply 247 power button 35 power mode creating new 191 customizing power off Shut down command 105 power off guidelines 52 power on and off alternate methods 104 power source power usage modes 125 powering down using Standby 111 powering off 105 precautions other computer use 43 printer correctly 218 computer hangs when PC Card inserted display is blank controls are gray DVD-ROMperformance is poor DVD-ROMRoot or Title menu does not open DVD-ROMslow playback 220 DVD-ROM/CD-RW 275 keyboardnot responding no sound non-systemdisk or disk error 204, 217 PC Card power and batteries 211 printer program, starting 87 programs not running correctly 217 projector 279 toolbar WinDVDToshiba Console Toshiba Forum Toshiba Virtual Tech icon 129 trademarks transferring files transferring information between computers 131 turning off the computer 52 turning on the computer 47 turning on the power 48 type of service telephone underside hot swapping 29 ports user password, disabling 198 user passwords setting using a file extension using the AccuPoint II pointing device 280 utilitiesutility Toshiba Power Saver connecting 56, 175 video limitations 58, 178 video modes characteristics 249 video projector adjusting display 58 video window 150 video-outport 31 VirtualTech volume mute hot key Warm Undock 192 warranty Support Online 207 Wi-Fi Help 207 Windows Standby 52 Windows Start menu 87 Windows XP Help and Support
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