Toshiba 5205 Series Determining the COM port

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Determining the COM port

Your modem is connected to one of the computer’s COM

(communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is

COM3.

The following procedure is intended to support you if you

need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the

default settings.

If you’re having trouble connecting through the modem, you

may need to determine the current COM port name and

possibly change it.

To find out which port your modem is connected to in the

operating system:

1Click Start, then click Control Panel.

The Control Panel appears.

2Click Printers and Other Hardware.

3Click Phone and Modem Options.

The Phone and Modem Options window appears.

4Click the Modems tab.

A location box appears. The COM port is specified in the

Attached to field. Your modem should be listed under

Modem.

5To verify that the modem is set up properly:

❖ Click the port to which your modem is connected.

❖Click Properties.

❖Click the Diagnostics tab.

❖Click Query Modem.

The Modem AMR Properties box appears.

6Click the General tab.

The computer should indicate whether the modem is

working properly.

Contents

Main Model: Satellite 5205 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 CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions Location of the required label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Page Contents Introduction ..............................................................23 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around........................ 27 Chapter 2: Getting Started ........................................ 41 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics.................................. 87 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing................................. 127 Page Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 170 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities....................... .............. 201 Chapter 8: WinDVD.............................................. 221 Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong..................... 233 Appendix A: Hot Keys.............................................. 268 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors..................... 276 Page Introduction This guide 24 Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation 26 Service options Page Front with the display closed Back Right side Page Left side Page Front with the display open Page Keyboard indicator panel 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 Installing additional memory (optional) Page Page Removing a memory module Checking total memory Connecting a mouse Connecting a printer Connecting a USB printer Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Adjusting the quality of the external display 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 your pointing device Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad Page For systems with TouchPad Primary and secondary control buttons Scroll button For systems with cPad Using the cPad in pointing device mode Primary and secondary control buttons cPad Tap Zones Enabling the cPad Tap Zones Adjusting pointing device mode settings Switching to application launch mode Returning to pointing device mode Using the cPad in application launch mode Using the cPad display Using Sticky Note Page Page Using the Calculator Changing the cPad background Page Adding programs to the Application Launcher Page Changing icons Deleting programs from the Application Launcher Accessing cPad Help Setting up a printer Using the Add Printer Wizard 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 Page CD/DVD control and Digital audio control 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 Going into Hibernation mode more quickly Page Page Starting again from Hibernation Using Stand by Page Going into Stand by mode more quickly Page Starting again from Stand by Chapter 4 Mobile Computing Toshibas energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Using additional batteries Battery safety precautions Maximizing battery life Page 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 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 pointing device 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 for communications Determining the COM port 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 Using Bluetooth 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 Toshibas online resources Exploring video features Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television Page Transferring and editing video data 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 Using your IR remote controller Page Page Important Information about the remote control Using the Toshiba Style bay Inserting a device into the Toshiba Style bay Removing a device form the Toshiba Style bay Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility Page Fn-esse Starting Fn-esse Assigning a key to a program or document Using drag-and-drop Using the keyboard or pointing device Viewing existing key assignments Changing or removing existing key assignments Hotkey utility TOSHIBA Console Customize your computer Network Security Creating a password recovery diskette TOSHIBA Button Controls Page Page Page Power Management Plugged in section Running on batteries section Creating a new power mode Customizing a power mode Toshiba Hardware Setup Page Page Chapter 8 WinDVD Playing DVDs Page Page Using the WinDVD control panel Using the control panel playback buttons Page Page Maximizing the video window Using WinDVD Advanced Features Using playlists Creating a Playlist Playing a Playlist Page 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 external 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 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. The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Disk drive problems You are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to be missing. 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. 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 slot appears 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 Toshibas worldwide offices Page Page Appendix A Hot Keys Volume Mute Instant password security Without a password With a password 270 Power usage mode Stand by mode 272 Hibernation mode Display modes 274 Display brightness Enabling a wireless device Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or cPad Keyboard hot keys Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Appendix C Video Modes Your computers video modes Table1 Video modes (VGA) NOTE: Not all video resolution modes are available on the internal LCD. 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 Page 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