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Getting Started	77
Connecting External AV Input Devices

4Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet.

5Turn on your computer.

6Turn on the external device.

7Press the TV button above the keyboard. The QosmioPlayer TV application starts.

8If necessary, change the input source by pressing the i key repeatedly until Composite In is selected. The supported sources are:

❖Coaxial cable/Antenna In

❖S-Video

❖Composite In

The system will remember the selected input source after the computer is turned off. If you want a different setting to be in effect the next time you turn on the computer, change the input source before turning off the computer. The default setting for the input source is Antenna In.

For more information refer to “Watching television” on page 160.

When you are finished, press the power button to shut down QosmioPlayer.

Contents

Series User’s Guide Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” Industry Canada Requirement FCC requirements Telephone Company Procedures If Problems Arise Disconnection Fax Branding Alarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Regulatory Information Canada – Industry Canada (IC) EU Declaration of Conformity VCCI Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Conformity Statement Taiwan Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Page Page Page Page Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health Regulatory statements European Union (EU) and EFTA Canada — Industry Canada (IC) Using this Equipment in Japan 2.4FH1 Device Authorization Optical Drive Safety Instructions Location of the Required Label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents This guide Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Your computer’s features and specifications Turning on the power Adding memory (optional) Making your keyboard emulate a full-size Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Power management Using additional batteries Charging batteries the Internet Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using external speakers or headphones Using PC Cards Starting the Media Center Using Media Center Using the Toshiba Remote Control with Media Center Selecting a Program from the TV Guide Sorting Videos Watching a DVD/HD DVD Stopping a DVD Movie Playing a DVD movie already in your drive Changing the Media Center Settings PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Fn-esse® Starting Fn-esse® Using drag-and-dropto assign a key Using the keyboard or pointing device to Problems that are easy to fix Problems when you turn on the computer Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems The Windows® XP operating system can Volume Mute Password security Without a password With a password Maintaining security when the battery is Introduction This guide Safety icons Other documentation Service options Getting Started Selecting a place to work Getting Started Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions 1.Turn off the computer 2.Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer 3.Remove the battery pack Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Setting up your computer Setting up your software Nex Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding optional external devices Connecting to a power source (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power to the computer: 1Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor 2Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-INon the back of the computer (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue ❖Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged Charging the main battery Using the computer for the first time Your computer’s features and specifications Turning on the power Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step (depending on the system) The Turn off computer or Shut Down window appears 2Click Turn Off or Shut Down The operating system turns off the computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7Remove the memory module slot cover 8Place the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve it later Page Page (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw Re-insert “Inserting a charged battery” on page 16Turn the computer right side up Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: Complete steps to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover Warning: Resume Failure Page Using the Dual Mode Pad Page Enabling Dual Mode To enable Dual Mode: 1Click Start, Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2Click Mouse Using external display devices Connecting the display device Selecting video cables Connecting a plasma television or VCR/DVD player Connecting the sound to a TV or stereo system Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/ DVD player TV Out Adjusting the Display Properties To adjust the display properties Right-click Properties 2In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab Connecting an external monitor or projector Directing the display output when you turn on the computer ❖TV (or other external video device) only ❖Built-indisplay and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖Built-indisplay and TV (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window cannot be used while you are watching an HD DVD Connecting External AV Input Devices Connecting a Set-topbox or standard TV antenna Connecting to the S-videoIn port Connecting to the Composite In port Page Using an external keyboard Using a mouse Connecting a printer “Setting up a printer” on page To connect a printer to your computer: Setting up a printer completing the following procedure . The Printers and Faxes window appears Connecting an optional external diskette drive Turning off the computer Turn Off or Shut Down Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down: Use the Turn Off command if you are using Windows Use the Shut Down command if you are using Windows Hibernation mode Standby mode Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Shut Down Shut down Turning off the computer more quickly 1Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance 2Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon Restarting your computer Using and configuring Hibernation mode Turn off computer Hibernate Configuring Hibernation mode options Hibernation Starting again from Hibernation mode Using and configuring Standby mode Stand By Configuring Standby mode options Standby Starting again from Standby mode Closing the display panel Caring for your computer Using a computer lock Learning the Basics Computing tips Page Using the keyboard Making your keyboard emulate a full-sizekeyboard Press Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys (Sample Illustration) Function keys Windows special keys Windows key Application Overlay keys Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu All Programs Accessories WordPad Close Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to start WordPad: 1Click Start, and then Run. The Run dialog box appears (Sample Image) Run dialog box Saving your work Saving files File Save Printing your work Backing up your work Using the optical drive Please note: Region code is not applicable to HD DVD Drive components and control buttons Media control buttons My TV CD/DVD My Music Play/Pause The Stop/Eject button stops a disc that is currently playing Inserting a disc To 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 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 Playing an audio CD ❖To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button ❖To stop the CD, click the Stop button Playing optical media 1Click Start, and then My Computer 2Click the optical drive icon The disc drive will run the CD/DVD Creating a CD/DVD Removing a disc with the computer on To 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 Removing a disc with the computer off To 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 Toshiba’s online resources Mobile Computing Toshiba’s energy-saverdesign Battery Notice The computer also has an internal real-time-clock(RTC) battery The RTC battery charges only while the computer is powered on Power management Using additional batteries For more information on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com Charging batteries Charging batteries ❖The battery is almost completely discharged Charging the RTC battery Monitoring main battery power input from the AC power supply pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 127 for information on replacing the main battery ), the on off light Determining remaining battery power Click , and then The Power Saver Properties window appears The remaining battery charge is indicated on the left side of the dialog box What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can: ❖Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖Save your work and turn off the computer “Hibernation mode” on page Conserving battery power Power Profiles The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears (Sample Image) Toshiba Power Saver Properties window For more information, see “TOSHIBA Power Saver” on page Using a hot key to set the Power Profile Changing the main battery 5Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 7Pull the discharged battery out of the computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 2Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery Taking care of your battery Maintaining your battery Page Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: Internet Explorer—TheMicrosoft® browser that provides access to the Internet file contents appears Start button You use the Start button to: ❖Start programs ❖Access Microsoft® Windows® operating system update ❖Open documents Setting up for communications Determining the COM port To find out which port your modem is connected to: The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays Properties dialog box displays 2Click the Modems tab Connecting the modem to a telephone line The modem allows you to: ❖Access the Internet ❖Send a fax directly from your computer (Sample Illustration) Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Setting up the connection 2Click Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection Wizard How to disable the Ethernet LAN port System Hardware Using Wireless LAN Connectivity An overview of using the Internet Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖A Web browser Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Exploring audio features Page 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: Using PC Cards Removing a PC Card Safely Remove Hardware Safe to Remove Hardware Using an ExpressCard™ Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot feature of Windows Inserting memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices 1Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down 2Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media Removing memory media Safely Remove Hardware 2Gently press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly 3Grasp the card and pull it straight out (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Using the i.LINK® port Using QosmioPlayer Using the Media Control Buttons Center Edition, and is not operational when using Playing a DVD Insert a supported DVD into your optical drive The QosmioPlayer automatically recognizes and plays all supported DVDs playing or they will not be available for use When playing a DVD, you have the following options: Watching television Set Up (Sample Image) Setup menu When viewing television programs, you have the following options: PAGE UP DOWN Press the i key to scroll through inputs to the TV tuner: Toshiba Remote Control Toshiba Remote Control Buttons Overview (Sample Illustration) Toshiba Remote Control Page Page Using the Toshiba Remote Control Media Input Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition Media Center Setup Page Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup Connecting a VCR/DVD player or Set-TopBox to the Computer (Sample Illustration) Wall-to-VCR/DVD player-to-TVsetup Connecting the External IR Transceiver To connect the IR transceiver: Starting the Media Center 2Click Help - Get help using Media Center 3Click Set up Media Center About Privacy Yes 7Click Yes to verify that your Internet connection is always on 8Click Next. The wizard displays the Test Your Internet Connection screen 9Click Test to verify that your computer is connected to the Internet 10Click Next. The wizard displays the Optional Setup screen , then click select channels 15Click Yes, then click Next. The wizard displays the Guide Privacy screen , read the statement, click . The wizard displays the Guide Terms of Service screen I agree Digital DVI/HMDI or S-Video . The wizard displays the Adjust Your Display Settings screen Finish this wizard 29Click Next. The wizard displays the Optional Setup screen Set up your speakers 31Click Next. The wizard displays the Choose number of Speakers screen Using Media Center Page Using the Toshiba Remote Control with Media Center Page My Pictures My Videos Replay Arrows Volume Control Remote Control Button Groups Media record and playback Navigation and direct access Audio and Video Direct Access Buttons Media Playback Buttons Using the Remote Control Watching Television Programs Selecting a Program from the TV Guide Watch Watching a Recorded TV Program 3Select Recorded TV Changing a scheduled recording Scheduled 5Press OK Searching for a TV Program to Watch To search for a TV show: My TV 3Select Search 4Select Category, Title, or Keyword Recording TV 194 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV Recording TV tips manually update the Guide before scheduling a recording open Recording from the Guide To record a current or future show or series from the Guide: Record 6Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window 196 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV Recording from Search Title Categories Recording Manually 4Select Add Recording Channel and Time Change Title Changing Your Settings Changing recording priorities 4Select Scheduled Series 6Select Change priorities Listening to Music Windows Media Player Library Copy from CD Copy Music Deleting Music Files Delete Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library Search for Media Files Tools Search on Browse Playing Digital Music Files Finding Music Files in My Music Playing a Song Songs Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey Genres Shuffle Finding and Playing an Album Albums Creating a Playlist Now Playing list 4Select New List, then Playlist Add selection to the current list Save Playlist As Displaying Your Pictures Page Viewing a Slide Show 2Select My Pictures Play Slide Show Sorting your Pictures 3Select Sort by Date or select Sort by Name Watching Your Digital Movies My Documents Shared Documents Shared Video Playing Digital Videos Restart Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode 2Select My Videos 3Select My Videos or Shared Video Sorting Videos 5Select Sort by date or Sort by name Watching a DVD/HD DVD Stopping a DVD Movie Resume Title Menu DVD Languages Eject Changing the Media Center Settings Changing General Settings Visual and Sound Effects Media Center Setup Parental Control About Media Center Changing TV Recorder Settings Recorder History Recorder Storage Recording Defaults About Recorded TV Storage Space Settings Fair Until I watch Change TV Guide Settings Edit Channels Setup Guide Listings ❖Select Guide Terms of Service to view the Guide’s terms of service statement About Guide Listings Changing Parental Controls for TV Viewing Parental control 5Select Movie/DVD Ratings Turn on movie blocking Block unrated movies Changing DVD Movie Language DVD DVD Language Selecting Close Captioning 4Select Close Captioning Caption Display Off On when mute Changing Picture Settings Pictures More Programs Online Spotlight Getting Help for Media Center Using the TOSHIBA RAID Utility Using RAID Page “Restoring a failed drive in a array” on page array (mirror)” on page hard disk capacity will appear to the operating system as only 40 GB When you first start your computer The computer is ready to enable for The computer is configured for “Creating a new simultaneously Cancel ❖Double-click Computer Management Mirroring Creating a new RAID-0array Creating a new RAID-0array To create a RAID-0array: 3Press F12 to display the boot menu 4Press the right arrow key until the CD icon is highlighted; then, press Enter The following menu is displayed: (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery DVD RAID Menu 5Press 3 and then press Enter to select RAID-0 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility Page Defining options for RAID-0or RAID-1 Options Check media Rebuild configuration Enable write cache ❖The hard disk drive’s performance improves when write cache is enabled MBR Protection— Viewing the status of an array To view the status of an array: Capacity Array No Status Optimal Degraded Viewing the status of a hard disk drive To view the status of a hard disk drive: 2Double-clickthe hard disk icon The Hard disk drive information window appears Online— Offline— Fail Locked Rebuilding Performing a media check on a RAID-1array 3Click Media Check The Confirm media check window appears (Sample Image) Confirm media check window Breaking a RAID-0array (striping) To break the RAID-0array: Breaking a RAID-1array (mirror) All Programs 2Click Disable RAID Rebuilding the data on the secondary disk in a RAID-1array 5Click Mirroring Restoring a failed drive in a RAID-1array on page To restore a failed internal hard disk: 1Remove the failed internal hard disk from the computer 3Install a new secondary hard disk Error message examples Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect Secure Protect & Fix Optimize Setting passwords Using a user password Setting a user password 1Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist Secure User Password Using a supervisor password Setting a supervisor password 2On the left side, click the Secure tab (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist Secure window PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Fn-esse® 264 Toshiba Utilities Starting Fn-esse® Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 266 Toshiba Utilities Making a direct key assignment Direct Making a popup assignment 1Select Popup to display the Application Explorer dialog box 4Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected Viewing existing key assignments Assignments TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Preset Power Profiles The preset power profiles are: ❖Full Power ❖AC Optimized ❖High Power Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup Dynamically Switchable Always High Low TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Help CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Accessibility Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Enrollment 1Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and then Control Center Fingerprints Enroll or Edit Fingerprints Reader Fingerprint Logon Power-onSecurity Enabling Power-onSecurity 1Open the Control Center and go to Settings - System Settings Logon Fingerprint Management Control Center Fingerprints Settings Help Password Bank Biomenu User Settings Registering a new Web page or dialog Register Replaying a registered Web page or dialog You are logged on to the computer and want to replay a registered Web page To replay a registration: 1Swipe your enrolled finger to display the Biomenu 2Select Registered Sites Replaying a registered dialog Editing an existing registration 3Select Registrations Edit Auto submit Deleting a registration How to Delete the Fingerprint Data 2Click Fingerprints then Delete Remove Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Do not scratch or poke the reader with your nails or any hard or sharp objects ❖Do not press the reader with too much pressure ❖Do not paste stickers or write on the reader Do not touch the reader with a finger or any object with Page Fingerprint reader limitations If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix 2Click the Applications tab 3Select 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: Problems when you turn on the computer The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens The computer displays the message The computer displays the Non-Systemdisk or disk error message The AC power light is blinking The Windows® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems ❖Start Windows® normally ❖Reboot ❖Return to OS Choices (menu) See your Windows® documentation for further explanation Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Interrupt Request Channel Direct Memory Access Plug and Play Resolving conflicts Fixing a problem with Device Manager Disabling a device 1Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance 2Click the Administrative Tools icon 3Double-click Computer Management, then click Device Manager Resource Driver 6Click Troubleshoot Memory problems The 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 Power and the batteries The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does Keyboard problems The keyboard produces unexpected characters Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard Shut Down Restart the Computer Display problems The screen is blank If you are using an external monitor: ❖Check that the monitor is turned on ❖Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor The screen does not look right The built-inscreen flickers Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer Disk drive problems Error-checking Check now Your hard disk seems very slow System Tools Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Some programs run correctly but others do not Optical 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 Sound system problems No 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 PC Card problems Card Information Structure 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 problems 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 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 The modem is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data Resolving a hardware conflict Wireless networking problems If your computer is equipped with an internal adapter Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the 2Double-click Network Connections 4Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties 5Select Obtain an IP address automatically Run Cmd Special considerations for Windows XP Wireless Network 2Click View Available Wireless Networks 4Windows XP will now try to establish a wireless connection DVD operating problems A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROMmovie or title 2Click Properties Screen Saver 4Deselect Shut off Monitor Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROMvideo window DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted Desktop 3Select the Advanced Flat Panel tab 4Click Disable Display Stretch Feature The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP Saving system configuration with Restore Points In the Restore point description Create 3Click Restore my computer to an earlier time, then click Next 5Select the desired Restore Point from the list, and then click Next Backing up your data to CDs with Windows XP E-mail Newsgroup files and When you have finished copying files to the CD window, click Write these files to CD 10Finally, click Finish Favorites (bookmarks) for Internet Explorer Import and Export Export Favorites Import Favorites Successfully exported favorites General tips for installing hardware and software If you need further assistance For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) Contacting Toshiba Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖Your computer’s serial number Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s worldwide offices Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 20041, Agrate Brianza Hot Keys Volume Mute Password security Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged Power profile Standby mode Hibernation mode Display modes Display brightness Enabling a wireless device Zooming applications in/out Keyboard hot keys Power Cord/Cable Connectors Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer Getting Started Page ConfigFree Utilities Page Stay on the task tray Log About Search for Wireless Devices 2Click Search for Wireless Devices Creating a new wireless connection (Sample Image) Dragging a device to the Access Point (Sample Image) Wireless settings screen 3Enter the SSID/WEP information and connect to the device Wireless settings screen Creating a detected device wireless connection Transferring files using Bluetooth® Send to Bluetooth Devices Send Disconnecting from a Bluetooth® device Profile Settings Internet settings Devices TCP/IP Profile Add Capture Change Icon Captured Items Page ConfigFree SUMMIT Page Page Using ConfigFree SUMMIT SUMMIT Send to SUMMIT Devices Quick Connect The Quick Connect feature includes two options: Toshiba Wireless Projector ❖Direct Link Toshiba Device. Launches ConfigFree . Launches ConfigFree mode to match the settings on the projector (Sample Image) Projector icon when connected with Quick Connect ❖If the Toshiba Wireless Projector utility is closed Direct Link Toshiba Device Using the Automatic Switch Semi-AutomaticSwitch Feature Glossary Acronyms Glossary DMA DIMM DOS DPI Terms original file is lost or damaged basic 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 376 Glossary cache — 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 CPU — See central processing unit (CPU) CPU cache cache, L1 cache, L2 cache cursor specify an alternative setting 378 Glossary disk drive diskette document double-click file document file allocation table (FAT) file name file extension 380 Glossary earth, and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit software Suspend See also diskette Internet World 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 382 Glossary MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) — A standard for — A standard for modem motherboard optical drive palette — See color palette time. On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel device. Most modern printers are parallel. Compare serial serial 384 Glossary RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be Volatile memory that can be is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory shortcut software Standby striping Suspend 386 Glossary utility Web — See World Wide Web protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components Index 388 Index Index 390 Index overlay keys password deleting a supervisor 262 disabling a user 260 supervisor set up 261 types 259 user set up 260 passwords 392 Index