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1 Series User’s Guide27 ContentsThis guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Service options Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendlyenvironment Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding optional external devices Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery 28 Using the computer for the first timeOpening the display panel Your computer’s features and specifications Turning on the power Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Removing a memory module Checking total memory Using the Dual Mode Pad Connecting the display device Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Adjusting the quality of the external display Using an external keyboard Using a mouse Connecting a printer Setting up a printer Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Using and configuring Hibernation mode Using and configuring Standby mode Closing the display panel Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using a computer lock 29 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size30 Running the computer on battery powerBattery Notice Power management Using additional batteries Charging batteries Charging the main battery Charging the RTC battery Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery power What to do when the main battery runs low Setting battery alarms Conserving battery power Power Profiles Using a hot key to set the Power Profile Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Inserting a charged battery Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Maintaining your battery Traveling tips Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Setting up for communications Connecting the modem to a telephone line Connecting your computer to a network An overview of using the Internet The Internet The World Wide Web 31 the InternetExploring audio features Recording sounds Using external speakers or headphones Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Setting up a PC Card for your computer Using an ExpressCard™ Inserting an ExpressCard™ Removing an ExpressCard™ Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot Inserting memory media Removing memory media Using the i.LINK® port Using QosmioPlayer Using the Media Control Buttons Playing an audio CD Playing a DVD Watching television Toshiba Remote Control Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media Media Center Setup Connecting to a Television Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup 32 Starting the Media CenterUsing Media Center Using the Toshiba Remote Control with Media Center Selecting a Program from the TV Guide Watching a Recorded TV Program Changing a scheduled recording Searching for a TV Program to Watch Recording TV Recording TV tips Recording from the Guide Recording from Search Recording Manually Changing Your Settings Changing recording priorities Listening to Music Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media® Player Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library Playing Digital Music Files Finding Music Files in My Music Playing a Song Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey Finding and Playing an Album Creating a Playlist Displaying Your Pictures Viewing a Slide Show Sorting your Pictures Watching Your Digital Movies Organizing Your Videos Playing Digital Videos Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode 33 Sorting VideosWatching a DVD/HD DVD Stopping a DVD Movie Playing a DVD movie already in your drive Changing the Media Center Settings More Programs Online Spotlight Getting Help for Media Center Using RAID RAID-0 RAID-1 When you first start your computer Creating a new RAID-0array TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility Defining options for RAID-0or RAID-1 Viewing the status of an array Viewing the status of a hard disk drive Performing a media check on a RAID-1array Breaking a RAID-0array (striping) Breaking a RAID-1array (mirror) RAID-1array Restoring a failed drive in a RAID-1array Error message examples TOSHIBA Assist Connect Secure Protect & Fix Optimize Setting passwords 34 PC Diagnostic Tool UtilityFn-esse® Starting Fn-esse® Using drag-and-dropto assign a key Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key Viewing existing key assignments Changing or removing existing key assignments TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility Preset Power Profiles Quickly creating a new power profile Customizing a power profile Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Accessibility Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitations Fingerprint Enrollment Fingerprint Logon Power-onSecurity Control Center Password Bank Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader limitations 35 Problems that are easy to fixProblems when you turn on the computer Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems The Windows® XP operating system can help you Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Fixing a problem with Device Manager Memory problems Power and the batteries Keyboard problems Display problems Disk drive problems Optical drive problems Sound system problems PC Card problems Printer problems Modem problems Wireless networking problems DVD operating problems Develop good computing habits Windows XP If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s worldwide offices 36 Volume MutePassword security Without a password With a password Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged Power profile Standby mode Hibernation mode Display modes Display brightness Keyboard hot keys Toshiba Computer Getting Started Starting ConfigFree Connectivity Doctor Search for Wireless Devices Profile Settings ConfigFree SUMMIT Quick Connect 37 Introduction42 Getting Started93 Learning the BasicsComputing tips 95 Using the keyboard98 Starting a program99 Starting a program from the Start menuAll Programs Accessories WordPad Close Starting a program from Windows® Explorer2Click Accessories 3Click Windows Explorer 4Click My Computer to expand the window 5In the left part of the window, click the line that ends in “(C:).” Program Files 7In the left part of the window, click Windows NT 8In the left part of the window, click Accessories Accessories In the right part of the window wordpad 100 Starting a program from the Run dialog boxThis example uses the Run command to start WordPad: 1Click Start, and then Run. The Run dialog box appears (Sample Image) Run dialog box 101 Saving your work103 Printing your work104 Backing up your work105 Using the optical drivePlease note: Region code is not applicable to HD DVD 106 Drive components and control buttonsMedia control buttons107 My TVCD/DVD My Music Play/Pause The Stop/Eject button stops a disc that is currently playing 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 Record button records television programs which are currently being viewed Brightness 108 Inserting a discTo insert a disc into the drive: 1Make sure the computer is turned on The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off 2Make sure the drive’s in-useindicator light is off 3Press the drive’s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch) 4Grasp the tray and pull it fully open (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 109 5Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust“Caring for CD or DVD discs” on page 6Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive 7Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place 8Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray You are ready to use the disc 110 Playing an audio CD❖To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button ❖To stop the CD, click the Stop button 111 Playing optical media1Click Start, and then My Computer 2Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will run the CD/DVD Creating a CD/DVD❖Play pre-recordedDVDs ❖Play pre-recordedCDs Read and write data (depending on your system configuration) and music files to and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW)discs; and DVD±R/±RW or DVD RAM discs Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media 112 Removing a disc with the computer onTo remove a disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1Press the eject button on the drive 3Gently press the tray in to close it 113 Removing a disc with the computer offTo remove a disc with the computer turned off: Caring for CD or DVD discs❖Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it ❖Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of, a disc ❖Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold 114 Toshiba’s online resources115 Mobile Computing253 Toshiba Utilities293 If Something Goes WrongProblems that are easy to fix294 2Click the Applications tab3Select the program you want to close, then click End Task Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name, then To power off your computer, do one of the following: If you are not connected to a domain server: 1Click Start, Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears The computer turns off If you are connected to a domain server: 1Click Start, Shut down The Shut Down window appears Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message, “ 295 Problems when you turn on the computer 298 The Windows® operating system is not working299 Using Startup options to fix problems❖Start Windows® normally ❖Reboot ❖Return to OS Choices (menu) See your Windows® documentation for further explanation may display different versions of Safe mode 300 Internet problemsMy Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked 301 Resolving a hardware conflict302 A plan of actionResolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request Channel Direct Memory Access 303 Plug and PlayResolving conflicts 304 Fixing a problem with Device ManagerDisabling a device1Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance 2Click the Administrative Tools icon 3Double-click Computer Management, then click Device Manager 6Click the icon You are given the option of disabling the device 7Click Yes to disable the device or No to cancel Checking device propertiesTo check a device’s properties: 305 ResourceDriver 6Click Troubleshoot 306 Memory problemsThe operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically Remove the memory module, following the instructions in “Removing a memory module” on page Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in 5Check for the error again 307 Power and the batteriesThe battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does 308 Keyboard problemsThe keyboard produces unexpected characters Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard Shut Down Restart the Computer 309 Display problems312 Disk drive problemsError-checkingCheck now 313 Your hard disk seems very slowSystem 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 optional external diskette drive The drive cannot read a diskette 314 Optical drive 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 315 Sound system problemsNo sound is coming from the computer’s speakers Adjust the volume control Try pressing Fn + Esc to see if volume mute is disabled The computer emits a loud, high-pitchednoise 316 PC Card problemsCard Information Structure 317 PC Card checklist❖Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot ❖Make sure all cables are securely connected Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. If another Resolving PC Card problemsHere are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status: 1Click Start 2Click My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 3Click the Hardware tab 4Click the Device Manager button 5Double-clickthe PCMCIA adapter 6Double-clickthe appropriate PC Card The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card 318 Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card:1Double-clickthe Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray 2Select the item you wish to remove 3Click Stop 4Remove the device when prompted to do so 5Click OK three times to close the Safely Remove Hardware screen The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentation Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected 319 Printer problemsThe printer will not print The printer will not print what you see on the screen 320 Modem problemsThe modem will not receive or transmit properly The modem is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data 321 Resolving a hardware conflictWireless networking problems If your computer is equipped with an internal adapter Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is Check the Control Panel’s Device Manager to verify that the 322 2Double-click Network Connections4Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties 5Select Obtain an IP address automatically Run Cmd ❖Enter IPCONFIG /ALL and press Enter ❖Enter PING 192.168.1.1 at the command prompt, and press Enter 323 Special considerations for Windows XPWireless Network 2Click View Available Wireless Networks 4Windows XP will now try to establish a wireless connection 324 DVD operating problems327 Develop good computing habits334 If you need further assistanceFor the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) 335 Contacting ToshibaToshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contactBefore 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 Windows 336 Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesToshiba’s worldwide offices337 ItalyCentro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine, California USA 800-457-7777(within the US) 949-859-4273(outside of the US - this call may incur long-distancecharges) Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain United States Systems, Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard United States Japan Toshiba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1,Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku,Tokyo Japan Mexico CP 11000 Mexico, DF United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm D-4-1460Neuss www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm 338 Hot Keys372 GlossaryAcronyms373 GlossaryDMA DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD-ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC HDD HTML IEEE I/O IRQ ISP LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MIDI PCI RAM 374 Terms375 original file is lost or damagedbasic input/output system (BIOS) — See BIOS BIOS baud rate — The speed at which a communication device, such as a second). See also bits per second bits per second only memory (ROM), containing the information the computer start up the computer bits per second (bps) — A way of measuring the speed at which identical, to the baud rate. See also baud rate baud rate loads and initializes the operating system. See also reboot reboot boot disk — See system disk diskette drive before checking the hard disk from one device to another. See also bus speed, frontside bus bus speed frontside bus bus speed — The speed at which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with the other parts of the computer 376 376 Glossarycache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM CD-ROM CD-ROM(compact disc read-onlymemory) — A form of high — A form of high reading data. See also CD. Compare DVD-ROM DVD-ROM results to another device that uses the information character — Any letter, number, or symbol you can use on the paragraph break in a word-processingprogram. A character occupies one byte of computer storage Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click — To press and release the pointing device’s primary button system, this refers to the pointing device’s left button, unless otherwise stated. See also double-click double-click can be displayed on the screen at a particular time can work together harmoniously, using the same commands formats, or language as another configured) to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers 377 CPU — See central processing unit (CPU)CPU cache cache, L1 cache, L2 cache cursor specify an alternative setting device — A component attached to the computer. Devices may be external (outside the computer’s case) or internal (inside the devices to communicate with a device DC flows in one direction. Compare alternating current (AC) alternating current (AC) CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory — See folder folder disable — To turn a computer option off. See also enable enable of optical discs, such as CDs and DVDs. Compare disk disk disk — A round, flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form, and used in the Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk 378 378 Glossarydisk drive diskette document double-click double-density download drag driver enable 379 filedocument file allocation table (FAT) file name file extension file extension file name format function keys 380 380 Glossaryearth, and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit software Suspend See also diskette the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change file, or program internal device — See device device 381 InternetWorld Wide Web than main memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache cache, CPU cache, L1 cache dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a other on the network liquid crystal display (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing pixels into memory for processing local area network — See LAN LAN be partitioned into two or more logical drives memory — Typically refers to the computer’s main memory, where computer’s main memory is RAM. See RAM, ROM RAM microprocessor — See central processing unit (CPU) 382 382 GlossaryMIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) — A standard for — A standard for modem motherboard MS-DOSprompt — See system prompt system prompt multi-functiondrive — A DVD drive that can read and write to CD and DVD media Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI MIDI and to exchange electronic mail each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen. Compare interlaced interlaced used to start the computer. Compare system disk system disk online — Available through the computer. Online may refer to from another company on a company network or the Internet PC Edition and Windows® XP Home operating systems 383 optical drivepalette — See color palette time. On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel device. Most modern printers are parallel. Compare serial serial or her identity to the computer or the network such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter sound card, or SCSI adapter to the computer and controlled by the computer’s CPU pixel — Short for “picture element.” The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play — Generally, refers to the computer’s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices device manufacturer, allows a computer to configure itself automatically to work with the device that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port — A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor — See central processing unit (CPU) system, application, and utility. See also operating system operating system application, utility 384 384 GlossaryRAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be Volatile memory that can be is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory memory Compare ROM random access memory — See RAM RAM read-onlymemory — See ROM reboot — See boot, restart removable disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically boot ROM (read-onlymemory) — Non-volatilememory that can be read of memory is used to store your computer’s BIOS, which is also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM intent to perform some operation on it the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single 385 shortcutsoftware Standby striping Suspend system disk system prompt TFT display upload 386 386 Glossaryutility Web — See World Wide Web protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web (www) — The worldwide network of Web sites See also Internet Internet 387 Index388 388 Index389 Index390 390 Index391 overlay keyspassword deleting a supervisor 262 disabling a user 260 supervisor set up 261 types 259 user set up 260 passwords instant, using 259 setting PC Card checklist CIS (Card Information Structure) computer stops working 317 configuring errors hot swapping fails 318 inserting not recognized 318 problem solving 316, 317 removing setting up 152 Plug and Play 303 port COM 139 Ethernet LAN 142 RGB S-videoIn, connecting to 76 power power button 56 power profile hot key 126 power profiles 124 power source connecting 51 powering down using Hibernation 87 using Standby precautions 43 printer connecting 78 problem solving printing a file 104 problem solving inserted disk drive is slow 313 display is blank external display not working 311 external monitor 392 392 Index
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