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Contents
Introduction ..............................................................23
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around........................ 27
Chapter 2: Getting Started ........................................ 39
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics.................................. 71
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Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ................................. 107
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 151
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Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities..................................... 175
Chapter 8: WinDVD ................................................ 179
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 203
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Introduction
This guide
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Safety icons
Other icons used
Other documentation
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Service options
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Front with the display closed
Back
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Right side
Left side
Front with the display open
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Keyboard indicator panel
System indicator panel
CD/DVD control buttons
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Underside
Chapter 2
Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
Creating a computer-friendly environment
Keeping yourself comfortable
Placement of the computer
Seating and posture
Lighting
Arms and wrists
Work habits
Precautions
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Setting up your computer
Setting up your software
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Completing installation
Adding external devices
Connecting the AC adapter
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Charging the battery
Using the computer for the first time
Opening the display panel
Turning on the power
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Using the TouchPad
Primary and secondary control buttons
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
Using the wireless mouse
Installing batteries in the wireless mouse
Activating the mouse
Setting up other devices
Installing additional memory (optional)
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Removing a memory module
Using an external keyboard
Connecting a printer
Setting up a printer
Using the Add Printer Wizard
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Connecting a USB printer
Connecting a parallel printer
Using external display devices
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
Adjusting the quality of the external display
Display limitations
Turning off the computer
Caring for your computer
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Using a computer lock
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Chapter 3
Learning the Basics
Computing tips
Using the keyboard
Character keys
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
Function keys
Windows
special keys
Overlay keys
Using the numeric keypad overlay
Using the cursor control overlay
Emulating a full-size keyboard
Using the wireless keyboard
Removing the keyboard and turning it on
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Starting a program
Saving your work
Printing your work
Using diskettes
Inserting and removing diskettes
Caring for diskettes
Backing up your files
Copying to a diskette
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Playing a CD or DVD
Drive components and control buttons
Components
CD/DVD control buttons
CD/DVD control and digital audio control
Inserting a disc
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Removing compact discs
Playing an audio CD
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Playing a DVD
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
Caring for CDs and DVDs
Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive
Setting up for communications
Connecting the modem
Connecting your computer to a network
Using the i.LINK port
Powering down the computer
Turn Off or Shut down command
Hibernation command
Standby command
Using Turn Off or Shut down
Shutting down more quickly
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Starting again after Turn Off or Shut Down
Using Hibernation
Configuring your computer for Hibernation:
Starting again from Hibernation mode
Using Standby
Going into Standby mode more quickly
Starting again from Standby mode
Toshibas online resources
Chapter 4
Mobile Computing
Toshibas energy-saver design
Running the computer on battery power
Battery Notice
Using additional batteries
Charging batteries
Charging the main battery
Charging the RTC battery
Monitoring battery power
Determining remaining battery power
Conserving battery power
What to do when the battery runs low
Setting battery alarms
Changing the main battery
Removing the battery from the computer
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Inserting a charged battery
Safety precautions
Maximizing battery life
Disposing of used batteries safely
Traveling tips
Chapter 5
Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
Finding your way around the desktop
Icons
Start button
Taskbar
System tray
WindowsXP file system
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together
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Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
Opening a Web page from a window
Lesson 4: Creating a new document
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Lesson 5: Creating a new folder
Lesson 6: Starting programs
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Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows
Using the taskbar
Minimizing and maximizing windows
Resizing and moving windows
Lesson 8: Closing programs
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map
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Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver
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Lesson 11: Setting the date and time
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop
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Lesson 13: Using System Restore
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?
Windows XP Help and Support
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Using the Windows XP tour
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer
Chapter 6
Exploring Your Options
Windows XP special features
Personalizing your desktop
Customizing the taskbar
Changing desktop and browsing style
Choosing a style
Personalizing individual windows
Customizing window toolbars
Displaying a toolbar in a window
Displaying information about each folder
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Using your computer at the office
Setting up for communications
Determining the COM port
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Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Connecting your computer to a network
Accessing a network
Setting up the connection
Setting up a wireless connection
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray
Setting up a direct cable connection
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
Exploring video features
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television
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Playing DVDs
Exploring audio features
Recording sounds
Using a microphone
Adjusting recording quality
Using external speakers or headphones
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Using PC Cards
PC Card supporting software
Inserting PC Cards
Removing PC Cards
Hot swapping
Hot swapping precautions
Chapter 7
Toshiba Utilities
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Power Management
AC mode tab
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Battery mode tab
Chapter 8
WinDVD
Playing DVDs
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Using the WinDVD toolbar
Using the WinDVD status bar
Using the WinDVD control panel
Using the control panel playback buttons
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Maximizing the video window
Using playlists
Creating playlists
Loading and playing playlists
Resuming normal playback after using playlists
Customizing WinDVD
Setting general properties
Setting audio properties
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Setting display properties
Customizing the control panel
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Using WinDVD Advanced Features
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Zooming in
Panning
Zooming out
Adjusting the color balance
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD
Getting Help
Exiting WinDVD
Chapter 9
If Something Goes Wrong
Problems that are easy to fix
Your program stops responding.
Your program performs an illegal operation.
Problems when you turn on the computer
The computer will not start.
The computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happens.
The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette drive.
The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE
The Windows operating system is not working
Using Startup options to fix problems
Internet problems
My Internet connection is very slow.
My browser cant find the URL address I typed in.
My browser cant find a site I bookmarked.
The Windows XP operating system can help you
Resolving a hardware conflict
A plan of action
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
Interrupt Request Channel
Direct Memory Access
Resolving conflicts
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Disabling a device
Checking device properties
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Memory card problems
Power and the batteries
The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable.
The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge.
The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does.
Keyboard problems
The keyboard produces unexpected characters.
Display problems
The display is blank.
The screen does not look right.
The built-in screen flickers.
Disk drive problems
Error-checking
Your hard disk seems very slow.
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.
The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error
DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems
You 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.
WinDVD problems: general issues
WinDVD 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.
Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting
WinDVD problems: content issues
WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed.
Minimum system requirements
WinDVD: error messages
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Sound system problems
You do not hear any sound from the computer.
The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise.
PC Card problems
Card Information Structure
PC Card checklist
Resolving PC Card problems
The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work.
The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card.
Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails.
The system does not recognize your PC Card.
A PC Card error occurs.
Printer problems
The printer will not print.
The printer will not print what you see on the screen.
Modem problems
The modem will not receive or transmit properly.
Develop good computing habits
Save your work frequently.
On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk.
Read the users guides.
If you need further assistance
Before you call
Contacting Toshiba
Toshiba voice contact
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Toshibas worldwide offices
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Appendix A
Hot Keys
Volume Mute
Instant password security
Without a password
With a password
Power usage mode
Sample power usage modes
Stand By mode
Hibernation mode
Sample Stand By confirmation box
Sample Hibernation confirmation box
Display modes
Display brightness
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Enabling a wireless device Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
Keyboard hot keys
Sample disable and enable TouchPad windows
Appendix B
Power Cable Connectors
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Glossary
Acronyms
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The following terms may appear in this users guide.
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