Toshiba SATELLITE 5105 User Manual

Satellite® 5105 Series User’s Guide

If you need assistance:

❖ VirtualTech

http://virtualtech.toshiba.com

❖ InTouch

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For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 223 in this guide.

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TOSHIBA

C6610-0302M1

Model: Satellite® 5105 Series

Compact Disk-ReWritable

The computer system you purchased may include a Compact DiskReWritable (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.

Protection of Stored Data

For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS

ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.

Critical Applications

The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES

AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY

ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❖ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached

to this computer. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the

computer's serial port, parallel port, monitor port, video jack, USB port, PS/2 port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

❖ This device may not cause harmful interference.

❖ This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Contact:

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000

Industry Canada Requirement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

FCC Requirements

The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems.

Installation

When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information:

❖ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the

modem.

❖ The FCC registration number of the modem.

❖ The ringer equivalence number (REN) of the modem, which is 0.6B.

The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C.

Type of Service

Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone company will provide this information upon request.

Telephone Company Procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone

company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

If Problems Arise

If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Tos hi ba .

Disconnection

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change.

Fax Branding

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual.

In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message.

Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

1 NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.

This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be

aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the following:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this

equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.

Wireless Interoperability

The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as

defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi

Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance.

) certification as defined by the WECA

Wireless LAN and your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

❖ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes, or

❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other

devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g., airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.

Regulatory Information

The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions:

❖ This device may not cause harmful interference.

❖ This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When using this device in combination with Wireless LAN Outdoor Antenna products, a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance. The distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20.0 cm.

Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information.

The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.

Nevertheless, it is advised to use the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is minimized.

Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❖ Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba.

The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

Approved Countries for use

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1.

Australia Austria Belgium

Canada Denmark Finland

France Germany Greece

Iceland Ireland Italy

Japan Luxembourg Mexico

Netherlands New Zealand Norway

Poland Portugal Spain

Sweden Switzerland UK

USA

Fig. 1

Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1.

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions

The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the required label

(Sample shown below. (Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.)

CAU TION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the owner’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

Export Administration Regulation

This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.

Notice

The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice.

TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Trademarks

Satellite, Noteworthy, SelectServ, InTouch, and Fn-Esse are registered trademarks, VirtualTech, SecureSleep, and FreedomWare are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.

WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, and DirectShow are registered trademarks, and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Dolby - Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories/ Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

i.LINK is a registered trademark of the Sony Corporation.

SPANworks 2000 is a trademark of SPANworks, U.S.A.

Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license.

cPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc.

CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Computer Disposal Information

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.

Introduction ..............................................................23

This guide .............................................................. 23

Safety icons ........................................................... 24

Other icons used.............................................. 25

Other documentation ............................................. 25

Service options ...................................................... 26

Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ........................ 27

Making sure you have everything .......................... 27

Front with the display closed ................................. 28

Back....................................................................... 29

Right side............................................................... 30

Left side ................................................................. 31

Front with the display open.................................... 33

Keyboard indicator panel ................................. 35

System indicator panel .................................... 36

CD/DVD control buttons .................................. 37

Underside .............................................................. 38

Chapter 2: Getting Started......................................... 40

Selecting a place to work ....................................... 40

Contents

Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 40

Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 41

Precautions...................................................... 44

Setting up your computer ...................................... 45

Installing additional memory (optional) ........... 46

Connecting a mouse .............................................. 50

Connecting a printer .............................................. 50

Using external display devices ............................... 51

Directing the display output when you

turn on the computer ................................ 51

Adjusting the quality of the external display..... 52

Display limitations ........................................... 52

Connecting an external diskette drive..................... 53

Using an external keyboard.................................... 53

Connecting the AC adapter..................................... 53

Charging the battery .............................................. 55

Using the computer for the first time..................... 56

Opening the display panel ................................ 56

Turning on the power ....................................... 56

Activating the power-on password................... 58

Using the cPad ................................................ 59

Setting up your software.................................. 74

Setting up a printer .......................................... 76

Setting up the fax function..................................... 77

Turning off the computer ....................................... 78

Caring for your computer....................................... 79

Cleaning the computer ..................................... 79

Moving the computer....................................... 79

Using a computer lock ..................................... 80

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics ................................. 81

Computing tips ...................................................... 81

Using the keyboard ................................................ 82

Character keys ................................................. 83

Contents

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ........................................ 83

Function keys................................................... 83

Windows

Overlay keys..................................................... 84

Emulating a full-size keyboard ............................... 86

TOSHIBA Console button....................................... 86

Starting a program................................................. 87

Saving your work ................................................... 87

Printing your work ................................................. 88

Using diskettes ...................................................... 89

Inserting and removing diskettes..................... 90

Caring for diskettes.......................................... 90

Backing up your files ............................................. 91

Copying to a diskette ....................................... 91

Playing a CD or DVD .............................................. 92

Drive components and control buttons............ 92

CD/DVD control buttons .................................. 94

CD/DVD control and Digital audio control ........ 95

Inserting a disc ................................................ 97

Playing an audio CD......................................... 99

Playing a DVD ................................................ 100

Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD............. 101

Removing a disc with the computer on.......... 101

Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 102

Caring for CDs and DVDs............................... 102

Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW

multifunction drive......................................... 103

Setting up for communications............................ 103

Connecting the modem.................................. 104

Connecting your computer to a network ........ 104

Powering down the computer.............................. 105

Turn Off command ......................................... 105

Hibernation command ................................... 105

Stand By command........................................ 106

special keys.................................... 84

Contents

Using Turn Off...................................................... 107

Shutting down more quickly .......................... 108

Starting again after Turn Off........................... 109

Using Hibernation ................................................ 109

Going into Hibernation mode more quickly.... 110

Starting again from Hibernation mode ........... 111

Using Stand By .................................................... 111

Going into Stand By mode more quickly........ 112

Starting again from Stand By......................... 113

Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ................................. 114

Toshiba’s energy-saver design ............................. 114

Running the computer on battery power ............. 114

Using additional batteries .............................. 115

Battery safety precautions.............................. 115

Maximizing battery life ................................... 116

Charging batteries................................................ 117

Charging the main battery.............................. 117

Charging the RTC battery............................... 118

Monitoring battery power .................................... 119

Determining remaining battery power............ 119

Conserving battery power .............................. 120

What to do when the battery runs low ........... 121

Setting battery alarms.................................... 121

Changing the main battery ................................... 122

Removing the battery from the computer ...... 122

Removing the battery from the battery cover. 124

Inserting a charged battery ............................ 124

Disposing of used batteries safely ....................... 125

Traveling tips........................................................ 126

Contents

Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP

Operating System .............................. 127

Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop.......................... 127

Finding your way around the desktop ............ 128

Windows

Lesson 2: Using the cPad and control buttons

together ......................................................... 131

Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet ................. 135

Lesson 4: Creating a new document .................... 136

Lesson 5: Creating a new folder........................... 137

Lesson 6: Starting programs ............................... 138

Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding

windows ........................................................ 140

Using the taskbar ........................................... 141

Minimizing and maximizing windows ............ 142

Resizing and moving windows....................... 142

Lesson 8: Closing programs ................................ 143

Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ............................... 144

Creating a shortcut to the Calculator.............. 144

Creating a shortcut to the Character Map ...... 145

Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver................. 148

Lesson 11: Setting the date and time................... 150

Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop .. 151

Lesson 13: Using System Restore ....................... 153

Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 154

Windows

Using the Windows

Lesson 15: Turning off your computer ................. 157

XP file system.............................. 130

XP Help and Support.................... 154

XP tour ........................ 156

Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 158

Windows® XP special features............................. 158

Personalizing your desktop.................................. 159

Customizing the taskbar ................................ 159

Changing desktop and browsing style ........... 160

Contents

Personalizing individual windows .................. 161

Customizing window toolbars........................ 161

Displaying information about each folder....... 163

Using your computer at the office........................ 165

Exchanging data with another computer.............. 165

Setting up for communications...................... 165

Connecting the modem to a telephone line .... 167

Connecting your computer to a network ....... 167

Setting up a wireless connection ................... 168

Accessing the wireless modules using your

system tray .............................................. 168

Using Bluetooth ............................................. 169

Using SPANworksTM 2000.............................. 170

Setting up a direct cable connection .............. 170

An overview of using the Internet ........................ 171

The Internet ................................................... 171

The World Wide Web ..................................... 171

Internet Service Providers.............................. 172

Connecting to the Internet ............................. 172

Surfing the Internet........................................ 173

Internet features............................................. 173

Uploading and downloading files

from the Internet..................................... 174

Toshiba’s online resources................................... 174

Exploring video features ...................................... 174

Viewing presentations or DVD movies

on your television ................................... 174

Transferring and editing video data................ 176

Playing DVDs ................................................. 176

Exploring audio features ...................................... 177

Recording sounds.......................................... 177

Using a microphone....................................... 177

Adjusting recording quality ............................ 178

Using external speakers or headphones......... 179

Contents

Using PC Cards.................................................... 180

PC Card supporting software ......................... 181

Inserting PC Cards......................................... 181

Removing PC Cards....................................... 182

Hot swapping................................................. 183

Using SmartMedia cards...................................... 183

Inserting a SmartMedia card.......................... 184

Removing a SmartMedia card........................ 184

Using SD (Secure Digital) cards........................... 185

Inserting a SD (Secure Digital) card............... 185

Removing a SD (Secure Digital) card............. 185

Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities ..................................... 186

TOSHIBA Accessibility ......................................... 186

Fn-esse ................................................................ 187

Starting Fn-esse............................................. 188

Assigning a key to a program or document ... 189

Viewing existing key assignments ................. 191

Changing or removing existing

key assignments ..................................... 191

Hotkey utility ........................................................ 191

TOSHIBA Console ................................................ 192

Customize Your Computer ............................. 193

Network ......................................................... 194

Security.......................................................... 194

TOSHIBA Button Controls.............................. 194

Power Management ....................................... 197

Toshiba Hardware Setup ................................ 200

Small Display Properties................................ 201

Chapter 8: WinDVD 2000 ........................................ 202

Playing DVDs ....................................................... 202

Using the WinDVD toolbar ............................. 204

Using the WinDVD status bar ........................ 204

Contents

Using the WinDVD control panel.................... 205

Using the control panel playback buttons ...... 206

Maximizing the video window........................ 208

Using playlists ..................................................... 209

Creating playlists ........................................... 209

Loading and playing playlists......................... 210

Resuming normal playback

after using playlists................................. 210

Customizing WinDVD........................................... 211

Setting general properties.............................. 211

Setting audio properties................................. 213

Setting display properties .............................. 214

Customizing the control panel ....................... 214

Using WinDVD advanced features........................ 215

Zooming in..................................................... 220

Panning.......................................................... 221

Zooming out .................................................. 221

Adjusting the color balance............................ 221

Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD ..... 222

Getting help ......................................................... 222

Exiting WinDVD ................................................... 222

Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 223

Problems that are easy to fix ............................... 223

Problems when you turn on the computer........... 225

The Windows

Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 227

Internet problems .......................................... 228

The Windows

Resolving a hardware conflict .............................. 229

A plan of action .............................................. 229

Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 229

Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 231

operating system is not working.. 226

XP operating system

can help you ........................................... 228

Contents

Memory card problems.................................. 232

Power and the batteries ................................. 233

Keyboard problems........................................ 234

Display problems ........................................... 235

Disk drive problems ....................................... 237

DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW

drive problems........................................ 239

Sound system problems ................................ 247

PC Card problems.......................................... 247

Printer problems ............................................ 250

Modem problems........................................... 251

Develop good computing habits .......................... 252

If you need further assistance.............................. 253

Before you call ............................................... 253

Contacting Toshiba ........................................ 253

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ........................ 255

Appendix A: Hot Keys.............................................. 259

Volume Mute........................................................ 259

Instant password security.................................... 260

Without a password ....................................... 260

With a password ............................................ 260

Power usage mode ............................................. 261

Stand By mode .................................................... 262

Hibernation mode ............................................... 263

Display modes ..................................................... 264

Display brightness ............................................... 265

Enabling a wireless device ................................... 265

Keyboard hot keys .............................................. 266

Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors ..................... 267

USA and Canada ............................................ 267

United Kingdom ............................................. 267

Australia......................................................... 267

Europe ........................................................... 267

Contents

Appendix C: Video Modes....................................... 268

Your computer’s video modes ............................. 269

Table1 Video modes (VGA) ............................ 269

Table 2 Video modes (XGA) ........................... 270

Table 3 Video modes (Ultra XGA)................... 272

Glossary ................................................................. 275

Index ....................................................................... 291

Introduction

Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your access to information can accompany you wherever you go.

Your system comes with either the Microsoft Home operating system or the Microsoft Professional operating system. This guide contains information on both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer. For specific information on the software, see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with the computer.

This guide

This guide introduces the computer’s features. You can:

❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end.

❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.

❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific

information.

Windows® XP

Introduction

Safety icons

If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook computer before, read the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out whatever interests you most.

Safety icons

This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and the icons highlight these instructions as follows:

DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed.

NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the safe operation of the equipment or related items.

Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:

TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information about the computer.

HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips.

DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text.

Introduction

Service options

Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ Toshiba’s Web site at Toshiba.com.

If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If

Something Goes Wrong” on page 223.

warranty programs. For more information, visit

Chapter 1

Finding Your Way Around

This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your notebook computer. It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer.

Making sure you have everything

Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything. If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. For additional help, see “If you need

further assistance” on page 253.

Finding Your Way Around

Front with the display closed

Optional wireless antenna on-off switch

On those systems with Wi-FiTM and/or BluetoothTM, the wireless antenna on-off switch turns the computer’s wireless antenna on or off.

The infrared port allows cable-free communication with another device, such as a computer or printer, that has a compatible infrared port.

The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. To open the display panel, slide the display latch to the right and raise the panel.

Infrared port

Display latch

Back

DC-IN jack

Finding Your Way Around

Back

USB ports

Cooling

vents

Video line

/audio

out

jack

Line in jack

LAN port

Modem port

i.LINK port

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer.

DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors. The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals.

The line in jack allows you to play or record sounds when the computer is hooked up to an external audio source.

The 3.5 mm video/audio line out jack allows you to play DVD audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts audio/video inputs.

The DC-IN jack is where you plug in the AC adapter.

The i.LINK

port, also known as the IEEE 1394 port, allows

transfers of large quantities of data between the computer and an external device, such as a video camera.

The modem port lets you use a RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line. For more information, see “Connecting the modem” on page 104.

Finding Your Way Around

Right side

Ether

The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area network using a 10/100 Ethernet link.

The cooling vents prevent the computer’s central processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed.

CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure you don’t block the cooling vents.

Right side

DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive

Manual

eject

button

Volume

control

dial

Eject button

Microphone in jack

Headphone/

S/PDIF Digital Optical out

The DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive enables you to play high-resolution, full-screen videos at up to 30 frames per second. You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD-ROMs and play audio CDs.

The manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray when the computer is off.

CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Instead, use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip.

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