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Compact Disk-Read/Write
Protection of Stored Data
Critical Applications
FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”
Industry Canada requirement
FCC requirements
Installation
Type of service
Telephone company procedures
If problems arise
Disconnection
Fax branding
Instructions for IC CS-03certified equipment
Wireless Interoperability
Wireless LAN and your Health
Regulatory Information
Canada – Industry Canada (IC)
USA-FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
Interference Statement
Approved Countries for use
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Location of the required label
Copyright
Export Administration regulation
Notice
Trademarks
Energy Star compliance
Computer disposal information
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Contents
Directing the display output when you turn on the
Adjusting the quality of the external display
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key
Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®
Inserting a PC Card
Removing a PC Card
Inserting and removing Bluetooth™ modules
Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional
Using a hot key to set the power usage mode
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet
Adjusting the quality of the external display
Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys
Changing or removing existing key assignments
The Windows® XP operating system can help you
DVD-ROMor DVD-ROM/CD-RWdrive problems
Introduction
24 Safety icons
Safety icons
Other documentation
Other icons used
Additional 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
Service options
Finding Your Way Around
Front with the display panel closed
display latch
“Keyboard and display features” on page
system indicator panel
“Indicator panel lights” on page
Back with rear panel closed
DC IN socket—Letsyou plug in the AC adapter
Cooling
vent
USB
Back with rear panel open
RGB
Network port
Right side
Left side
* for systems with optional Wi-Fi™ or Bluetooth™
Video-out
security lock slot
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
Underside
Battery
module
“Running the computer on battery power” on page
Battery lock—Locksthe battery in place to prevent accidental removal
Keyboard and display features
Front with the display panel open
Finding Your Way Around
3Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle
Power button
“Different ways to turn the computer on and off” on page
Screen
Indicator panel lights
This 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
Keyboard indicator panel lights
The keyboard indicator lights provide information about keyboard functions
Cursor control
“Using the overlay for cursor control” on page
Numlock
Getting Started
Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
❖Liquids and corrosive chemicals
Keeping yourself comfortable
Placement of the computer
Seating and posture
Lighting
Getting Started
❖If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in your computer work area
Arms and wrists
❖Exercise your hands, wrists and arms to improve circulation
Work habits
Other precautions
Setting up your computer
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
Connecting to a power source
Power 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
Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter
DC 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
Charging the battery
Turning on the computer
The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it
Opening the display panel
1Slide the display latch to the right
Turning on the power
To turn on the computer:
2Check to ensure that any floppy drives are empty
Turning on the power
Using the AccuPoint II pointing device
Using the AccuPoint II pointing device
AccuPoint II pointing system
Setting up your software
“Fn-esse”
on page
Setting up your software
❖Select your time zone
Next
Confirm acceptance of the Microsoft
To register your computer at a later time, select
Completing installation
Upon completion, you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer
Setting up other devices
Turning off the computer
Turning off the computer
It’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
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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
Connecting the display device
“Connecting an external monitor or projector” on page
Selecting video cables
Connecting to the video-out(composite) port
To connect the device:
Connecting an external monitor or projector
Directing 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
Adjusting the quality of the external display
Video limitations
Using an external keyboard
If you use the display hot key
Using an external keyboard
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key
Using a mouse
“Toshiba Hardware Setup” on page
NOTE: The Control Panel window must be set to Classic
Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint
To 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
To connect the printer:
1If the computer is on, turn it off
Connecting an external diskette drive
Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable
Connecting an external diskette drive
An external USB diskette drive
Connecting external speakers or headphones
Using an expansion device
Adding memory
Adding memory
Memory module sizes
❖128 MB PC133 DDRAM
❖256 MB PC133 DDRAM
❖512 MB PC133 DDRAM
Installing a memory module
Shut 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
Removing the memory module cover
6Remove 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
Removing a memory module
If 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
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
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
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®
Inserting and removing hard drives
To change the internal hard drive
Inserting and removing hard drives
5Remove 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
Inserting and removing PC Cards
Inserting a PC Card
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Removing a PC Card
Using 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
Inserting and removing Bluetooth™ modules
Setting up a PC Card for your computer
Using Secure Digital cards
Inserting an SD Media™ card
To 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™ card
Connecting your modem to a telephone line
The modem allows you to:
❖Access the Internet
❖Send a fax directly from your computer
Connecting to a phone line
Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port
2Connect the other end to the RJ11 wall jack
Connecting to a wall jack
“Setting up for communications” on page
Learning the Basics
Computing tips
Using the keyboard
Use
❖Scan all new files for viruses
Using the keyboard
Keyboard
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
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
Function keys
Windows special keys
key
Application
Overlay keys
Using 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:
Using the overlay for cursor control
To 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
Starting a program
Starting a program from the Start menu
All Programs
Accessories
3Click the program, in this example, Wordpad
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer
This 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
Starting a program from the Run dialog box
This example uses the Run command to start Wordpad:
Start
Run
Sample Run dialog box
Saving your work
Saving files
1On 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
File names
Using a file extension
Printing your work
“Using a printer” on page
To print a file:
1If your printer is not on, turn it on now
Using a compact disc drive
A DVD/CD-ROMdrive
Drive in-useindicator light—Indicateswhen the CD-ROMor
DVD-ROMdrive is in use
Eject button—Pressto release the disc tray
Inserting compact discs
To 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
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8Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray
You are ready to use the disc
Removing compact discs
To remove a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on:
1Press the eject button on the drive
Caring for CDs and DVDs
Using PC Cards
Using PC Cards
Hot 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
Using SD Media cards
Important
Copy Disk
Using your computer at the office
Using a computer lock
PORT-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
Caring for your computer
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
or visit
Backing up your work
Restoring your work
Preparing for communications
❖A modem (supplied with your computer)
❖A telephone line
❖A browser or communications program
Different ways to turn the computer on and off
Powering down the computer
Using Turn Off Computer
Factors when choosing Turn Off Computer:
❖Restarting from Turn Off Computer uses the most time and battery power
Turn Off Computer
Shutting down more quickly
1Open 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
❖When I press the power button
Power Off
❖When I close the lid
5Click the Override all Modes with settings here button
DC only
Starting again after Shut down
Using Hibernation
Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:
❖While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power
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
Starting again from Hibernation mode
Using Standby
Factors to consider when choosing Standby:
Turn Off Computer
Stand By
Going into Standby mode more quickly
4Select Standby for the options you want
5Click Override all Modes with settings here
6In the Set to range dialog box, click on one of these options:
8Click OK again, then close the Control Panel
Starting again from Standby mode
Toshiba’s online resources
“Contacting Toshiba” on page
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Power Management
Toshiba’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
Running the computer on battery power
The computer also has an internal real-time-clock(RTC) battery
Charging the batteries
The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions:
Running the computer on battery power
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
Displaying remaining battery power
To 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
You 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
To change the battery:
1Save your work
2Shut down and turn off the computer
3Remove all cables connected to the computer
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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
Taking care of your battery
Safety precautions
Maximizing battery life
Conserving power
Disposing of used batteries
Only use replacement batteries recommended by Toshiba
Conserving power
❖How the computer is configured
How much you use the hard disk
Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional
Click 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
Additional options for power
❖Purchase extra battery packs
Install a secondary battery module in the SelectBay. See
Exploring Your Options
Exploring the desktop
Finding your way around the desktop
Common desktop features include icons, the Start button, and the taskbar
Exploring the desktop
Icons
My 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
Start button
You use the Start button to:
❖Start programs
❖Access Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system update information
❖Open documents
Taskbar
System tray
To activate a specific task, double-clickthe appropriate System tray icon
Exchanging data with another computer
Transferring files
Getting help transferring files
1Click Start, then Help and Support
Index
Setting up for communications
Determining the COM port
To 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
Connecting the modem to a telephone line
“Connecting to a phone line” on page
Connecting your computer to a network
Accessing a network
To access a network:
While you are at home or traveling, you need a
Setting up the connection
To set up a dial-upconnection, use the New Connection Wizard:
Setting up a wireless connection
Using 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
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
An overview of using the Internet
❖The Internet
❖The World Wide Web
❖Internet Service Providers
❖Connecting to the Internet
The World Wide Web
Internet Service Providers
Connecting to the Internet
To connect to the Internet, you need:
❖A modem
Surfing the Internet
Internet features
❖Internet email
❖Internet chat rooms
❖Internet news groups
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet
Exploring audio features
Playing an audio CD
Insert 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
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
Adjusting recording quality
Entertainment
Sound Recorder
2In the Sound Recorder window, click Edit, then click Audio Properties
4Click OK
Using external speakers or headphones
To 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:
Playing DVDs
, point to
, and click
) or Volume Control dial
“Inserting compact discs” on page
Using the WinDVD toolbar
Using the WinDVD status bar
Using the WinDVD control panel
Sample WinDVD control panel
“Using playlists” on page
hours:minutes:seconds
Using the control panel playback buttons
Pause
Step
Fast reverse
Previous
Fast forward
Maximizing the video window
To display the control panel again, double-clickanywhere in the video window
Using playlists
Using playlists
Creating playlists
Sample Playlist window
In the
Directory
Loading and playing playlists
1In 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
Resuming normal playback after using playlists
Customizing WinDVD
General
Setting general properties
To 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
Setting audio properties
3In the Properties dialog box, click the Audio tab
Current audio track
Properties dialog box with Audio tab on top
Audio channels
If you have two speakers, select one of the
2 speaker modes
Mono
Setting display properties
Display
Lock aspect ratio
OSD
7Click OK to save the settings
Customizing the control panel
WinDVD
About
Using WinDVD advanced features
control panel. See
for help locating the expanded controls button
WinDVD expanded control panel
Or use
keyboard
Menu button
Resume
Chapter button — displays a
Title button
Audio tracks
Subtitles
Default
Camera angles — displays a
Bookmark — save an
Zooming in
You 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
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD
Exiting WinDVD
Expansion Options
Connecting external (optional) devices
Alternatively, you can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports
Connecting a serial mouse
Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information
Connecting a USB mouse
Connecting 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
The operating system displays the Control Panel window
2Click the Toshiba HWSetup icon
icon
3Select the Pointing Devices tab
4Under Pointing Devices Options, select one:
Using a printer
Connecting a parallel printer
1If 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
Setting up your printer
To 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
2Click Add Printer
The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer
4If 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
Using an external monitor
❖A television via the television jack
Connecting a device to the television jack
3Connect the external device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet
4Turn on the external video device
Connecting an external monitor
1Connect 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
This hot key cycles through the settings in order:
❖Built-indisplay and external monitor simultaneously
❖External monitor only
Built-in
“Display modes” on page
Using the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module
Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module
can
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Toshiba Utilities
Fn-esse
Starting Fn-esse
1Click Start, point to All Programs, Toshiba Utilities, then click Fn-esse
Sample Fn-essewindow
The keys are color-codedas follows:
Using drag-and-dropto assign a key
To assign a key to a program or document:
Start both
Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the
5Release the primary button
The 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
Making a direct key assignment
1Select Direct... to display the Add/Edit Command dialog box
Enter the Description, Command Line and Working Directory for the new
Browse
3Click OK
Changing or removing existing key assignments
Clear
Hotkey utility
Toshiba Utilities
2The Hotkey window appears
Toshiba Console
To 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
Customizing Your Computer
Network
The features in this category are:
❖Start Bluetooth (for systems with this option)
❖Bluetooth settings (for systems with this option)
❖IR Utility
Plugged in section
Running on batteries section
❖Long Life
❖Normal
❖High Power
❖DVD Playback
Slim SelectBay™ and Docking
Mobile Extension Service
Eject
Eject PC and
Parallel Port
Slim SelectBay™ Service
Toshiba Hardware Setup
Toshiba Hardware Setup
The 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
Toshiba Power Saver utility
To access Power Saver Properties:
Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply
Enabling Hibernation
Setting user passwords
Setting user passwords
Toshiba supports the several types of passwords on your computer:
A single user password supports the instant and power-onpassword functions
Using an instant password
1To unlock your system:
❖If you have not registered a user password, press Enter
If you have registered a user password, press
Setting a user password
Disabling a user password
8Open 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
Deleting a supervisor password
5Select Not Registered
If Something Goes Wrong
Applications
End Task
5Click Start, Turn off computer
7Click Turn off
Your program performs an illegal operation
Problems when you turn on the computer
These 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
The Windows® operating system is not working
The 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
Using Startup options to fix problems
To open the Startup menu:
1Restart your computer
2Press F8 when your computer starts
The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these options:
Internet problems
My 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 you
Resolving a hardware conflict
For 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
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
Interrupt Request Channel
Direct Memory Access
Resolving conflicts
For an older device, remove it from the computer
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Disabling a device
1Click Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools
2Click the Computer Management icon
3Select the specific device from the device category
Checking device properties
To 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
Memory problems
1Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer
2Click Turn Off
The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically
3Remove the memory module
Here are some typical problems and how to solve them:
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
Here are some typical display problems and their solutions:
The display is blank
The 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
Disk drive problems
Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name (A: or C:)
Error-checking
To 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
All Programs
Accessories
System Tools
Disk Defragmenter
Your data files are damaged or corrupted
DVD-ROMor DVD-ROM/CD-RWdrive 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
followed by gold-colored CD-ROM. Green-colored CD-ROMsare the least reliable
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
Minimum system requirements
❖Sound card (with 48 KHz sampling rate support)
❖DirectX® 8.1 or higher (Source: Microsoft)
❖WinDVD software
WinDVD: error messages
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This file appears to contain
Please refer to the Sup
unsupported data
ported Formats section of
Sound system problems
You do not hear any sound from the computer
Adjust the volume control
The computer emits a loud, high-pitchednoise
PC Card problems
“Using PC Cards” on page
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
PCMCIA adapter
The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card
Safely remove
The system does not recognize your PC Card
A PC Card error occurs
Printer problems
This 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
Modem problems
The 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 habits
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
Using VirtualTech
If you need further assistance
Before you call
Try 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 Toshiba
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Worldwide Toshiba corporate
site
Marketing and product infor
mation in the USA
Toshiba’s worldwide offices
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
The Netherlands
Papua New Guinea
Portugal
Slovakia
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Venezuela
The Rest of Europe
Hot Keys
240 Hot Keys
Instant password security
Without a password
With a password
To activate the password feature:
2Double-clickthe Display icon
3Select the Screen Saver tab
Power usage mode
Sample power usage modes
242 Hot Keys
Stand By mode
Stand By mode
Sample Stand By confirmation box
Hibernation mode
Sample Hibernation confirmation box
Display modes
The display modes are:
Sample display options window
In o
Display brightness
Enabling a wireless device
only)
The wireless modes you can toggle between are:
Sample wireless modes window
Keyboard hot keys
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Power Cable
Connectors
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Video Modes
Video Modes
Glossary
252 Glossary
DMA
DIMM
DOS
DPI
Terms
These terms may appear in this user’s guide
adapter
alternating current (AC)
direct current (DC)
254 Glossary
backup
basic input/output system (BIOS) — See BIOS
baud rate
bits per second
CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache
CD — An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM
character
chip
click — To press and release the AccuPoint control button or mouse
256 Glossary
controller — A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer
CPU — See central processing unit (CPU)
CPU cache
cache, L1 cache, L2 cache
disk drive
diskette
double-density
diskette
high-density
258 Glossary
emulation —
enable — To turn on a computer option. See also disable
file
document
function keys
gigabyte (GB)
byte
hardware — The physical components of a computer system. Compare
software
260 Glossary
internal device — See device
Internet
World Wide Web
AccuPoint
megabyte (MB)
bytes
microprocessor — See central processing unit (CPU)
microprocessor
modem
262 Glossary
98 Second
works. Examples of operating systems are Windows
Edition and Windows
Ppalette — See color palette
program
operating system, application, utility
memory
ROM
random access memory — See RAM
264 Glossary
shortcut — See keyboard shortcut
shortcut
software — See program. Compare hardware
software
World Wide Web (www)
Internet
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Index
268 Index
Index
critical applications 2 Ctrl keys
cursor control light
desktop
device, serial 30 devices
270 Index
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272 Index
removing 186 key assignment
viewing exising 185 key assignments
changing or removing exisiting
LCD display 35 LCD power-saver 52 left side
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274 Index
RGB 30, 55 serial
USB (Universal Serial Bus) 29 video-out 31, 55 video-out,connecting to
Port Replicator 192 posture 41 power
alarms
keyboard
not responding
no sound
non-systemdisk or disk error 204, 217 PC Card
power and batteries 211 printer
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toolbar WinDVD
Toshiba Console
Toshiba Forum
Toshiba Virtual Tech icon 129 trademarks
transferring files
utilities
utility
Toshiba Power Saver
connecting 56, 175 video limitations 58, 178 video modes
characteristics 249 video projector
