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Toshiba 2400, 2405 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly

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Going into Hibernation mode more quickly

You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode in three

ways:

❖By pressing the power button

❖By closing the display panel

❖By pressing the hotkey combination Fn+F4

To put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the

power button and/or closing the display, you must preset the

mode:

1Click Start, Control Panel.

The Control Panel window appears.

2Click Performance and Maintenance.

3Double-click the Tos hib a Po wer Sav er ic on.

The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears.

You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties

window by using the TOSHIBA Console button. See “Power

Management” on page 194.

Contents

Main Model: Satellite 2400/2405 Series Compact Disk-ReWritable Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice NOTE Industry Canada Requirement FCC Requirements Installation Type of Service Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada (IC) USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Interference Statement Approved Countries for use Caution: Bluetooth and Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions Location of the required label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents Introduction ..............................................................23 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around........................ 27 Chapter 2: Getting Started......................................... 39 Page Chapter 3: Learning the Basics.................................. 76 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing................................. 117 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System. 131 Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 161 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities ..................................... 186 Chapter 8: WinDVD 2000 .................................... 201 Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong..................... 222 Appendix A: Hot Keys.............................................. 259 Page Introduction This guide 24 Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation 26 Service options Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around Making sure you have everything Front with the display closed Back Page Right side Left side Front with the display open Page Keyboard indicator lights System indicator panel CD/DVD control buttons Underside Page 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 Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Completing installation Adding external devices Installing additional memory (optional) Page Page Page Page Removing a memory module Checking total memory Connecting a mouse Connecting a printer Connecting a USB printer Connecting a parallel printer Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Enabling different refresh rates Adjusting the quality of the external display Display limitations Connecting an external diskette drive Using an external keyboard Connecting the AC adapter Page Charging the battery Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Turning on the power Page Activating the power-on password Using the TouchPad Primary and secondary control buttons Toshiba Scroller Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Page Setting up a printer Using the Add Printer Wizard Page Page Setting up the fax function Powering off the computer Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using a computer lock Page 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 TOSHIBA Console button 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 Playing a CD or DVD Drive components and control buttons Components CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD and Digital audio modes Inserting a disc Page Playing an audio CD Playing a DVD Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off 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 Powering down the computer Turn Off or Shut down command Restart command Hibernation command Stand by command Using Turn Off or Shut down Turning off or shutting down more quickly Page Page Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down Using Hibernation Enabling the Hibernation command Going into Hibernation mode Page Going into Hibernation mode more quickly Page Page Starting again from Hibernation Using Standby Going into Standby mode more quickly Page Page Starting again from Standby Chapter 4 Mobile Computing Toshibas energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Using additional batteries Battery safety precautions Maximizing battery life 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 Removing the battery from the battery cover Inserting a charged battery 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 Page Page Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet Opening a Web page from a window Lesson 4: Creating a new document Page Lesson 5: Creating a new folder Lesson 6: Starting programs Page 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 Page Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver Page Lesson 11: Setting the date and time Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Page Lesson 13: Using System Restore Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? Windows XP Help and Support Page 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 Page Using your computer at the office Exchanging data with another computer Setting up a direct cable connection Setting up for communications Connecting the modem to a telephone line Determining the COM port Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Setting up a dial-up connection Setting up a wireless connection Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray An overview of using the Internet The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Toshibas online resources Exploring video features Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television Playing DVDs Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using a microphone Adjusting recording quality Using external speakers or headphones Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software Inserting PC Cards Removing PC Cards Hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Using SD cards Inserting a SD card Removing a SD card Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility Fn-esse Starting Fn-esse Assigning a key to a program or document Using the Fn-esse drag-and-drop Using the keyboard or TouchPad Viewing existing key assignments Changing or removing existing key assignments Hotkey utility TOSHIBA Console Customize Your Computer Page Plugged in section Running on batteries section Creating a new power mode Customizing a power mode TOSHIBA Button Controls Toshiba Hardware Setup Page Page Chapter 8 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Page Using the WinDVD toolbar Using the WinDVD status bar Using the WinDVD control panel Using the control panel playback buttons Page Maximizing the video window Using playlists Creating playlists Loading and playing playlists Resuming normal playback after using playlists Customizing WinDVD Setting general properties Page Setting audio properties Setting display properties Customizing the control panel Using WinDVD advanced features Page Page Page 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 Page Memory module 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 diskette drive. 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. WinDVD: error messages Page Page Page 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. Page 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 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshibas worldwide offices site information in the USA America Page Toshibas worldwide offices Appendix A Hot Keys Volume Mute Instant password security Without a password With a password Power usage mode Standby mode Hibernation mode Display modes Display brightness Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Keyboard hot keys Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Appendix C Video Modes Your computers video modes Table 1 Video modes (VGA) Table 2 Video modes (XGA) Page Table 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA) Page Page Glossary Acronyms Page Ter ms The following terms may appear in this users guide. A B C D Page E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W Index A B C D E F H I J K L M N O P Page R S T U V W