Page 1 Satellite 1800/1805 Series User’s Guide If you need assistance: VirtualTech Double-click the desktop icon or visit the Web site: http://virtualtech.answerteam.com InTouch Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 9 on page TOSHIBA ®...
Page 2 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...
Page 3 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.
Page 4 : 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 parallel port, video jack, USB ports, ®...
Page 5 FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Page 6 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...
Page 7 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...
Page 8 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.
Page 9 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.
Page 10: Safety Instructions
Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1. Australia Canada Germany Japan New Zealand Switzerland Greece Poland Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety Instructions The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives employ a laser system.
Page 11 Copyright 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.
Page 12 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.
Page 13 Satellite, Noteworthy, and Fn-Esse are registered trademarks, Ask IRIS Online, SelectServ, VirtualTech, FreedomWare are trademarks, and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Contents 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...
Page 16 Chapter 2: Getting Started... 41 Selecting a place to work... 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable... 42 Precautions... 46 Setting up your computer... 47 Installing additional memory (optional)... 48 Removing a memory module... 50 Connecting a mouse... 52 Connecting a keyboard ...
Page 17 Using the Turn Off Computer command... 95 Using Hibernation... 96 Using Standby... 98 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing... 99 Toshiba’s energy-saver design... 99 Managing power usage... 99 Running the computer on battery power... 100 Using additional battery packs... 100 Battery safety precautions... 100...
Page 18 Maximizing battery life... 101 Charging batteries... 101 Charging the main battery... 102 Charging the RTC battery... 102 Monitoring battery power... 103 Determining remaining battery power... 103 Conserving battery power... 104 What to do when the battery runs low... 104 Changing the main battery... 105 Removing the battery...
Page 19 Surfing the Internet... 153 Internet features... 154 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet... 154 Toshiba’s online resources ... 155 Conducting an electronic meeting ... 155 Exploring video features ... 156 Viewing presentations or DVD movies on a TV ... 156...
Page 20 Inserting PC Cards... 162 Removing PC Cards... 164 Hot swapping... 164 Emulating a full-size keyboard... 165 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities... 167 Fn-esse... 167 Starting Fn-esse... 168 Assigning a key to a program or document... 169 Viewing existing key assignments... 171 Changing or removing existing key assignments...
Page 21 Disk drive problems... 212 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive problems... 214 Sound system problems... 215 PC Card problems... 215 Printer problems... 218 Modem problems... 219 Develop good computing habits... 220 Using VirtualTech... 222 If you need further assistance... 223 Before you call... 223 Contacting Toshiba... 224...
Page 22 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ... 225 Toshiba’s worldwide offices... 225 Appendix A: Hot Keys... 229 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors... 233 Glossary... 235 Index... 251...
Page 23: Introduction
Your system comes with either Windows XP Home or Windows XP Pro. This user's guide contains information for both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer. For more specific information on the operating system, see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer.
Page 24: Safety Icons
Safety icons 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.
Page 25: Other Icons Used
Recovery and Configuration Builder CD. Toshiba accessories information, which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them. The Microsoft which explains the features of the operating system.
Page 26: Service Options
Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs. For more information, visit Toshiba's Web site at www.Toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page...
Page 27: Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around
Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your Satellite 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 that shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything.
Page 28: Front With The Display Closed
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Speaker The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. To open the display panel, slide the latch to the right and raise the panel. The speakers let you hear the computer’s audio output —such as system alarms associated with your software and music from audio CDs or DVDs.
Page 29: Back
Back DC-IN jack LAN port PS/2 port TV-out jack Infrared port Microphone jack The DC-IN jack is where you plug in the AC adapter. For more DC IN 15V information, see The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area Ether network using a 10/100 Ethernet link via a standard Ethernet network cable.
Page 30 Finding Your Way Around Back The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers. Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers. The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer, or other parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices.
Page 31: Right Side
Right side Modem port CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Disc eject button Manual disc eject button The modem port lets you use a modular phone cable to connect the built-in modem directly to a standard telephone line. For more information, see The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive allows you to install and run programs from application CD-ROMs.
Page 32: Left Side
Finding Your Way Around Left side Left side PC Card lock PC Card slots PC Card eject buttons Wi-Fi switch* Wi-Fi LED Volume control dial Battery lock * for systems with optional Wi-Fi The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional PORT- ®...
Page 33 The Wi-Fi switch (available only on Wi-Fi systems) turns the optional 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless communication system on or off. NOTE: The Wi-Fi time of order. You cannot install it later. The Wi-Fi LED (available only on Wi-Fi systems) glows orange when the wireless LAN functions are on. The volume control dial allows you to adjust the volume of the computer’s speakers.
Page 34: Front With The Display Open
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open ® TouchPad Primary control button The screen is either: A 13.3-inch diagonal, Thin Film Transistor (TFT) color liquid crystal display (LCD), or A 14.1-inch diagonal, Thin Film Transistor (TFT) color liquid crystal display (LCD).
Page 35: Status Panel
The power button turns the computer on and off. The keyboard provides all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. For more information, see page The lights on the system indicator panel provide information about various system functions. The front panel controls allow convenient use of the CD/DVD Media Player.
Page 36: Shortcut Buttons
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Shortcut buttons Shortcut buttons allow you to automatically launch a chosen application. If your computer is off, you can press the shortcut button to turn on the computer and launch the browser automatically in one step.
Page 37: Front Panel Controls
The hard disk drive-access light flashes green when the hard disk drive is being accessed. The drive-in-use light flashes green when the diskette drive or the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive is being accessed. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any of the drives are in use.
Page 38: Cd/Dvd/Media Player Power Switch
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open CD/DVD/Media Player power switch The CD/DVD/Media Player power switch allows you to play audio CDs with the computer turned off. This switch has two positions: CD/DVD, which is to the left as you face the computer from the front, and Media Player, which is to the right.
Page 39 With nothing in the drive, setting the switch to the right turns on both the computer’s main power and the power to the sound system. When you open the display, Windows Media launches, and the sound system plays the default sound (wave file).
Page 40: Underside
Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery release latch and battery latch lock secure the battery to the computer and prevent it from falling out.
Page 41: Chapter 2: Getting Started
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations.
Page 42: Keeping Yourself Comfortable
If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact a Toshiba-authorized service provider. Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to...
Page 43 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress-related injuries. Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance. You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck, and to look at the screen without slouching.
Page 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Whichever type you choose, use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor.
Page 45 Arms and wrists Avoid bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. Keep them in a relaxed, neutral position while typing. Exercise your hands, wrists, and arms to improve circulation. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury. If your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer and rest.
Page 46: Precautions
Getting Started Selecting a place to work Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to optimize safety, minimize strain, and withstand the rigors of travel. However, you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer.
Page 47: Setting Up Your Computer
Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet.
Page 48: Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
Getting Started Setting up your computer Connect a local printer (see page Install PC Cards (see Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to run most popular applications. However, you may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data.
Page 49 CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a small Standard #1 Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Removing the memory slot cover CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer.
Page 50: Removing A Memory Module
Getting Started Setting up your computer Inserting the memory module Push the module down until the latches on either side of the socket engage, securing the module in the socket. Position the memory module cover on the computer and secure it with the screw. Turn your computer right side up.
Page 51 Removing the memory module Remove the memory module from the computer and store it in antistatic packaging. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer.
Page 52: Connecting A Mouse
USB and PS/2-compatible pointing devices. The TouchPad secondary pointing device to the computer. For more information, “Toshiba Hardware Setup” on page Using a USB mouse Connect the mouse cable to the USB port. Install the vendor supplied software that came with the mouse, if needed.
Page 53: Connecting A Keyboard
Connecting a keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer’s PS/2 port supports any PS/2-compatible keyboard. NOTE: If you connect a PS/2 keyboard to the computer while it is in Standby mode, you will not be able to use the keyboard when you turn the computer on.
Page 54: Connecting The Ac Adapter
Getting Started Setting up your computer The following instructions assume you have a parallel printer, which is the most common type. Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer’s parallel port. To the computer Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet.
Page 55 Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet.
Page 56: Charging The Battery
Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it. Connect the computer to a live AC outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. The battery light on the status panel glows amber to show that the battery is charging.
Page 57: Using The Computer For The First Time
Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right, then lift the display panel. Opening the display panel CAUTION: Be careful not to force the display panel open beyond the point where it moves easily. Never lift or move the computer by grasping the display panel.
Page 58 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the computer The on/off light on the status panel turns on. Release the power button. NOTE: When turning on the computer for the first time, leave it on until the operating system has loaded completely. Turning off the computer during its initial startup will cause an error the next time you start the computer.
Page 59: Using The Touchpad
Using the TouchPad The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor. TouchPad and control buttons To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad.
Page 60: Setting Up Your Software
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once you have positioned your cursor, you may either click it in place by double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. For more on the TouchPad and control buttons together, “Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad pointing device”...
Page 61: Registering Your Computer
Agreement and complete information about the operating system. You may be offered the opportunity to register your computer with Toshiba. If not, make sure you register later. For more information, see NOTE: To register online, your computer’s modem must be connected to a voice-grade telephone line, or to a Local Area Network via the LAN port.
Page 62: Setting Up A Printer
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once you have registered your computer, you don’t need to register again. NOTE: If you skip the registration the first time you start your computer, a weekly reminder screen will appear a few times to prompt you to do so.
Page 63 Using the computer for the first time The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers window Click Add a Printer. The Add Printer Wizard starts. Add Printer Wizard Getting Started...
Page 64 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Click Next. The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play, Windows the remainder of this section. See your printer manual. If the printer you are setting up: Is not connected to a network, select Local printer attached to this computer.
Page 65: Customizing Your Computer's Settings
If your printer is connected and turned on, click Yes to print a test page. To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page, click No, then click Next. Click Finish. You are now ready to print. Customizing your computer’s settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements.
Page 66: Turning Off The Computer
Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It’s a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
Page 67: Caring For Your Computer
(where the ports are located). Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through toshibaaccessories.com. Getting Started Caring for your computer 100.
Page 68: Using A Computer Lock
Getting Started Caring for your computer Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT-Noteworthy PORT-Noteworthy computer lock Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object.
Page 69: Chapter 3: Learning The Basics
Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips that you should follow when using your notebook computer, and provides important information about the computer’s basic features. Computing tips Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the disk.
Page 70: Using The Keyboard
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy.
Page 71: Character Keys
Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable.
Page 72: Windows Special Keys
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard through programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see on page 229. ® Windows special keys ® Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the ®...
Page 73: Starting A Program
You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on. For lowercase letters, hold down For uppercase letters, hold down both type the letters. To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on, press and hold down return to the numeric overlay, release Using the cursor control overlay...
Page 74: Saving Your Work
Learning the Basics Saving your work Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows for starting a program from the Start menu. See Starting programs” on page Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette.
Page 75: Printing Your Work
File names ® Windows XP supports file names of up to 255 characters. You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus the following characters: _, ^, $, ~, !, #, %, &, {, }, (, ), @, [, ], +, -, ; , and '.
Page 76: Using Diskettes
Learning the Basics Using diskettes A sample Print dialog box Click Print to print. Using diskettes The 3.5-inch diskette drive lets you use either double-density (720 KB) or high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and storage. Diskette drive Inserting and removing diskettes Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive.
Page 77: Caring For Diskettes
Caring for diskettes Store your diskettes properly to protect and keep them clean. If a diskette is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use cleaning fluids. Never slide back the protective metal cover. Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette. Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data stored on a diskette.
Page 78: Using Your Cd Or Dvd Drive
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive Double-click the folder containing the file, then click the file you want to copy. HINT: Use the Ctrl or Shift key to select more than one file. Click File, then point to Send To. Click the icon for the diskette drive (3.5"...
Page 79: Drive Components And Control Buttons
The computer can play high-resolution video at up to 30 frames per second. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power. Drive components and control buttons...
Page 80: Inserting A Disc
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive The eject button requires power to operate. The manual eject button does not require power. CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the DVD-ROM manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.
Page 81 Pressing the disc eject button If the computer is off, either: Slide the CD/DVD/Media Player power switch to the left to turn the drive on, and press the stop/eject button twice to release the disc tray. Press the manual eject button on the drive, accessed through the small hole just to the right of the eject button.
Page 82 Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive Hold the disc by its edges, ensure it is dust-free, and place it carefully in the disc tray, with the label side up. Inserting a disc into the drive tray CAUTION: Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of the disc.
Page 83: Viewing The Contents Of A Cd Or Dvd
Closing the disc tray Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk. CD-ROMs are often used to install software or to store files that require lots of space, such as photographs and large presentation files.
Page 84: Playing An Audio Cd
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive Playing an audio CD WARNING: Before playing an audio CD or DVD, turn the volume down. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. To turn the volume down, use the Volume Control program (click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and click Volume Control) or Volume Control dial.
Page 85 Play/Pause Stop Previous track Next track Volume Control Sample Windows Media Player window The Windows Media ordinary compact disc player: To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button on the CD Player control panel. To return to the beginning of the preceding track on the disc, click the previous track button.
Page 86: Playing A Dvd
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive Playing a DVD This manual has a separate chapter on using the WinDVD software application for playing DVDs. For information, see “WinDVD 2000” on page Removing a disc Removing a disc with the computer on Press the eject button.
Page 87: Caring For Cds And Dvds
Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it. Never apply a label to, or otherwise mar, the surface of a disc. Hold a disc by its outside edge.
Page 88: Using The Modem
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications Using the modem Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade telephone line with an RJ11 jack. NOTE: It is recommended that you do not use the infrared port at the same time as either playing audio or connecting to the internet via a modem.
Page 89: Using The Lan
Attach the other end of the telephone cable to the modular jack of a standard voice-grade telephone line. CAUTION: Never connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. Using the LAN If your system has an integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN port, you can have your network administrator configure your computer for the network and supply you an available network connection point.
Page 90: Connecting Your Computer To A Network
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications Using a wireless connection NOTE: Using this functionality requires an optional Wi-Fi™ module. If you do not have a Wi-Fi™ module installed, you will need to connect using a PC Card device. For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator.
Page 91 telephone number. To set up the network connection, use the Remote Desktop Connection command: Click Start and point to All Programs. Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click Remote Desktop Connection. Enter the phone number of your network connection and click Connect.
Page 92: Accessing The Wi-Fi™ Mini Pci Module
Mini PCI module. However, you will need to restart your computer to turn it back on. If your Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is integrated into your computer system, Toshiba recommends that you do not remove the module from your computer. For assistance, contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner.
Page 93: Powering Down The Computer
Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off Computer, Hibernation and Standby. Each option has its advantages. Turn off computer command The Turn off computer command shuts the computer down completely.
Page 94: Standby Command
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges. Restarting from Hibernation uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut down. Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of...
Page 95: Using The Turn Off Computer Command
When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it and opens the programs and files you were using. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first.
Page 96: Using Hibernation
To start the computer up again, press and release the power button. The on/off light changes to green. Using Hibernation If you have enabled Hibernation on the Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog, you can power down the computer using the Hibernation option as follows:...
Page 97 To use either of these methods, you first need to turn on the feature in the Power Saver utility. Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. Click the Hibernate tab, and then click the Enable hibernate support checkbox.
Page 98: Using Standby
To use either of these methods, you first need to enable the feature in the Power Saver utility. Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties dialog box appears.
Page 99: Chapter 4: Mobile Computing
It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling.
Page 100: Running The Computer On Battery Power
Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery will cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to the battery or the computer. “Toshiba Power Saver” on...
Page 101: Maximizing Battery Life
Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to explode and release toxic materials. If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through www.toshibaaccessories.com.
Page 102: Charging The Main Battery
Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live AC outlet. The battery light glows amber while the battery is being charged. It takes two to three hours to charge the battery with the computer off.
Page 103: Monitoring Battery Power
Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Save Modes tab shows the current charge state of the battery. Mobile Computing...
Page 104: Conserving Battery Power
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery.
Page 105: Changing The Main Battery
Standby mode when the alarm goes off. To set the alarm levels: Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box appears. Click the Alarms tab. Set the alarm levels as desired.
Page 106: Removing The Battery
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery Save your work. Shut down the computer. CAUTION: Never remove the battery while the computer is Close the display panel, ensuring that it snaps into place. Turn the computer upside down with the front of the computer facing you.
Page 107: Inserting A Charged Battery
Inserting a charged battery Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. Slide the battery into the battery bay. You’ll know the battery is properly seated when you hear it click into place. Slide the battery release latch as shown in the illustration.
Page 108: Traveling Tips
Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust. Always travel with the computer in a carrying case. Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cables, compact discs and diskettes.
Page 109: Chapter 5: Getting To Know Windows Xp
Chapter 5 Getting to Know Windows XP This chapter introduces the Windows guiding you through a few basic tasks. If you have used the Windows find that the Windows ways. Whether you have used a Windows not, the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons.
Page 110: Lesson 1: Exploring The Desktop
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the ® Windows XP operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks.
Page 111 For more information about VirtualTech, see page 222. Toshiba Great Software Offer — A service provided by Toshiba that offers additional software to you. Getting to Know Windows XP — A Toshiba utility to help answer “Using VirtualTech”...
Page 112 Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop FreedomWare productivity solutions. NOTE: If you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration. See Windows information on each icon and how to use it.
Page 113: Windows Xp File System
To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate system tray icon. Desktop background When you first set up your computer, the background image (also called “wallpaper”) on the desktop is the Toshiba background image. You can change the background of your desktop. To change the background: Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Display.
Page 114: Lesson 2: Using The Touchpad Pointing Device
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad pointing device folders reside in your computer on a storage device, such as a disk drive. You can think of your computer storage system in terms of office equipment. You have a file cabinet (device), that contains folders, and each folder may contain documents.
Page 115 Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad pointing device As the name implies, shortcut menus provide quick access to ® many Windows Sample desktop shortcut menu Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu. Move the pointer to the My Computer icon, then click the primary button twice rapidly.
Page 116: Lesson 3: Learning About The Internet
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet Now click the Close button in the upper-right corner of this window. The My Computer window closes. Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar.
Page 117: Lesson 4: Creating A New Document
In the address bar, type Enter If you are connected to the Internet, the Toshiba Web site appears. Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program.
Page 118 Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 4: Creating a new document Title bar Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens, there is a new button on the taskbar that reads New File.txt - Notepad (the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but, if you point to the name, you see the complete name).
Page 119: Lesson 5: Creating A New Folder
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet. In this case, a disk drive in the computer is the file cabinet.
Page 120: Lesson 6: Starting Programs
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 6: Starting programs Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually, you will know which program you want to use for a particular task.
Page 121 To open the second program, click Start, then click All Programs. Point to Accessories, then click Windows Explorer. Windows Explorer provides access to all your computer’s resources. For example, it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer’s hard disk. Sample Windows Explorer open on the desktop Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it—one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer.
Page 122: Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, And Hiding Windows
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter, you now have a screen cluttered with several program windows. Fortunately, it is easy to create order out of this chaos.
Page 123: Using The Taskbar
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by pointing your cursor to the taskbar and clicking the secondary button. You have these options: Move windows Size windows Minimize all windows —...
Page 124: Resizing And Moving Windows
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows The Paint window expands to fill the screen, hiding everything except the taskbar. Notice that the Maximize button has changed. It is now called the Restore button. HINT: Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are only using that program and do not want any distractions on the screen.
Page 125: Lesson 8: Closing Programs
Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs. Experiment with different sizes and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work. At this point you have two programs open on the desktop. The next lesson shows you how to close them.
Page 126: Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop, you can open programs or files with the click of a button. You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently. This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two Windows accessories, Calculator and Character Map, as examples.
Page 127: Creating A Shortcut To The Character Map
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’t know the name and location of the program file. Click Start, then point to Search. Sample Search options on the Start menu Click All Files or Folders. The Search Results dialog box appears.
Page 128 Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Sample Search Results dialog box HINT: Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. Type char then click Search. The Search function displays a list of all the files with “char” in their names.
Page 129: Lesson 10: Changing The Screensaver
Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately. You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful. HINT: The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document. Lesson 10: Changing the screensaver You can personalize the background area of your desktop with pictures, patterns, or colors.
Page 130 Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 10: Changing the screensaver Click Properties. The Display Properties dialog box opens. Sample Display Properties dialog box Click the Screen Saver tab. Click the arrow beside the current option—probably “(None)” —to open the screen saver list box. Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box.
Page 131: Lesson 11: Setting The Date And Time
The next lesson explains how to set two other properties—the date and time. Lesson 11: Setting the date and time You initially set the computer’s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time. To change the date and time settings: Click Start, then click Control Panel.
Page 132: Lesson 12: Removing Objects From The Desktop
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Click the Time Zone tab and set your time zone. Click OK. Continue with the next lesson to finish cleaning up the desktop. Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial, you created a new icon on the desktop.
Page 133 Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop To completely remove an object, select it, and then click File, Delete. The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. Later on—in your real work, not in this tutorial—you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders, documents, and sometimes even programs.
Page 134: Lesson 13: Using System Restore
Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 13: Using System Restore HINT: Empty the Recycle Bin periodically. Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin. Lesson 13: Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time, a “restore...
Page 135: Lesson 14: If I Am Lost, What Do I Do
The Windows process of storing your system settings for future use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time. Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This lesson teaches you how to use some of the Help features in the Windows ®...
Page 136 Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? Sample Help and Support Index The left side of the screen contains the index. The text box above the index, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index.
Page 137: Using The Online Tours And Tutorials
Sample drawing Help window Click the Open Paint link. The Paint program opens. Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about. However, when you do encounter one, it provides a convenient way to start the program to look at it while you read about the program in the Help topic.
Page 138 Getting to Know Windows XP Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ® Sample Windows XP Tours and Tutorials window...
Page 139: Lesson 15: Turning Off Your Computer
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer It is very important that you let the Windows system shut down your computer. As it shuts down, the operating system performs a number of tasks ensuring that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer. This lesson teaches you how to shut down the Windows turn off your computer.
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Page 141: Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options
Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter, you will explore other features of your notebook computer. ® Windows XP special features The Windows features and enhancements, including: New system file protection A system restore function, allowing you to roll back the system to its previous state An improved help center, support automation, and automatic Windows...
Page 142: Personalizing Your Desktop
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace. This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work. You can customize the following aspects of the desktop: Taskbar—which resources to display for quick access Folders style —how windows are displayed and how to browse folders and files Toolbars—what information appears at the top of each...
Page 143 Choosing folder options To select a desktop style and browsing option: On the desktop, double-click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options. The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample Folder options Click the style you want to use, then click OK. Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop...
Page 144: Personalizing Individual Windows
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop, you can also display a Web page in an individual window. If you subscribe to the Web page, it can be automatically updated on a regular basis. For example, using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather, game scores, stock prices, or headlines—all in the window of your choice.
Page 145 You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar. Address bar Standard buttons Quick Launch Sample toolbar locations The elements you can add to the top of the window are: Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages, programs, folders, or documents.
Page 146: Displaying Information About Each Folder
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Toolbar element Standard buttons Quick Launch Displaying a toolbar in a window On the desktop, double-click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click the name of the toolbar you want to display.
Page 147: Connecting A Monitor, Keyboard And Mouse
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard and a mouse, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. To connect a television to your computer, you must first purchase a video cable.
Page 148: Setting Up The Connection
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Setting up the connection To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations. To set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection Wizard: Click Start and point to All Programs. Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click New Connection Wizard.
Page 149: Connecting To The Internet
Getting started Connect the cable. Load the transfer program on both computers. Set any specific options. Start the transfer. When you have finished transferring files, close the programs on both computers. Getting help Click Start, then Help and Support. Click the Index icon on the toolbar. In the dialog box, type Follow the online guide instructions.
Page 150 Exploring Your Options Connecting to the Internet Using a modem If you’re using a modem, you connect the modem to one of the computer’s COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it.
Page 151: Signing Up With An Internet Service Provider
Double-click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box appears. Click the Modems tab. Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer’s COM ports. If there is more than one modem listed, select the one you wish to test, and click Properties.
Page 152: Getting Started
Exploring Your Options Using the Internet Getting started Connect your computer’s modem to a telephone line. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using the telephone line at home, disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission. Start your Web browser.
Page 153: The Internet
The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines. They all work together to share information. The World Wide Web The World Wide Web (or ‘Web’) is a subset of the Internet—a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).
Page 154: Internet Features
Exploring Your Options Using the Internet Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks. Internet email To send and receive email of your own, you need a mailbox on the Web, or an email address. If you have an account with an ISP, you can probably set up an email address at the same time as you sign up for the service.
Page 155: Toshiba's Online Resources
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data. Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions, and keep you up to date with future upgrades.
Page 156: Exploring Video Features
TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you start the SPANworks 2000 application after closing all other applications. This will ensure system resources are available...
Page 157 Sample Display Properties dialog box Click the Settings tab. Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 640 x 480. Click Apply, then OK. Connect the other end of the video cable to your television. Press three times consecutively.
Page 158: Exploring Audio Features
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone. You can play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones or external speakers. NOTE: It is recommended that you do not use the infrared port at the same time as either playing audio or connecting to the internet via a modem.
Page 159: Adjusting Recording Quality
Positioning Sound Recorder window Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone. The maximum recording time is 60 seconds. When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. To save the file, select Save from the File menu.
Page 160: Using External Speakers Or Headphones
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Your new settings take effect the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers.
Page 161: Using Pc Cards
To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: Locate the headphone jack on the computer. To locate the headphone jack, see Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack.
Page 162: Pc Card Supporting Software
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software — a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the computer is on) possible.
Page 163 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place. NOTE: If you have a Type III card, insert the connector into the lower slot. If you have a Type I or Type II card, you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot.
Page 164: Removing Pc Cards
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Removing PC Cards Click the PC Card button on the taskbar. Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. A message advises you that you may safely remove the card. To remove the PC Card, press the slot’s eject button once.
Page 165: Emulating A Full-Size Keyboard
Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network. Never remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating. DEFINITION: SCSI is an acronym for Small Computer Systems Interface. A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices, such as a scanner or digital camera to your computer.
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Page 167: Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities
Hardware Setup Power Saver Fn-esse Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba’s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from within any Windows program without using the Start menu. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your programs and files.
Page 168: Starting Fn-Esse
229. You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. Starting Fn-esse To start Fn-esse, click Start, point to All Programs, Toshiba Utilities, then click Fn-esse. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. Fn-esse window The keys are color-coded as follows: Available keys are black.
Page 169: Assigning A Key To A Program Or Document
Click OK to close the Add/Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place. The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected. To open the program or document, press the appropriate key from within any Windows program. Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse plus...
Page 170 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document: Start Fn-esse. Perform one of the following: Using the keyboard, press and hold the the desired assignment key. Using the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button.
Page 171: Viewing Existing Key Assignments
Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box. To change the key assignment, click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment. To remove the key assignment, click Clear. plus the appropriate key from within any Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse ®...
Page 172: Toshiba Hardware Setup
Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows. To access it, open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then double-click Toshiba HW Setup. Sample Toshiba HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: General—Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive...
Page 173 By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you can reconfigure that function. Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart your system. Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup...
Page 174: Toshiba Power Saver
Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK, you can reconfigure that function. Any options that you change become effective when you...
Page 175: Chapter 8: Windvd 2000
Chapter 8 WinDVD 2000 WinDVD is a full-featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology. You use it to play CDs and DVDs. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power.
Page 176 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: You cannot play DVD movies on a TV and on the LCD/CRT at the same time. Insert a DVD into the drive, following the instructions in “Inserting a disc” on page detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD. If the autoplay feature is enabled, the DVD automatically begins to play (see “Setting general properties”...
Page 177: Using The Windvd Toolbar
Time slider Playback speed slider Current chapter indicator Current time slot indicator Sample WinDVD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD toolbar The WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom. If the toolbar or status bar does not appear, you can display them by following the instructions in properties”...
Page 178: Using The Windvd Status Bar
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Using the WinDVD status bar The time slider enables you to rapidly move forward or backward in the DVD content. Move the time slider to the left to move backward or move it to the right to move forward. The current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar.
Page 179: Using The Control Panel Playback Buttons
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Playlist Exit Bookmarks Time slider Counter Audio volume controls Repeat Eject Directional buttons Help button Properties Expanded controls button Sample WinDVD control panel You can open a shortcut menu by positioning the cursor anywhere in the WinDVD window, other than over the control panel, then clicking the secondary button.
Page 180 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Click this To do this Repeat — repeat the current chapter, if the DVD contains chapters. Otherwise this button repeats the DVD from the begin- ning. When the repeat button is activated, the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the control panel counter.
Page 181: Maximizing The Video Window
Click this Maximizing the video window To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video window to fill the screen, click the Maximize button. To display the control panel again, double-click anywhere in the video window. To do this Fast reverse —...
Page 182: Using Playlists
WinDVD 2000 Using playlists Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and the computer’s hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features appear gray, and you cannot select them.
Page 183: Loading And Playing Playlists
Click the File button in the lower-right corner of the window, to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files. In the Directory list, select the file you want to play first, and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist. DVD files have an .mpg, .vob or .ac3 file name extension.
Page 184: Resuming Normal Playback After Using Playlists
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD Resuming normal playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist, click the eject button to open the disc tray, then close it again. The DVD resumes normal playback. Customizing WinDVD You can control several general WinDVD characteristics, such as whether the toolbar and status bar are visible, as well as numerous...
Page 185: Setting General Properties
Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code, the drive letter assigned to the DVD-ROM drive, the autoplay default option, and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default. Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content. It divides the world into six regions.
Page 186: Setting Audio Properties
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the WinDVD video window. Player is the WinDVD control panel. Click OK to save your settings. Setting audio properties TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports.
Page 187 Properties dialog box with Audio tab on top In the Audio channels box, select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows: If you have two speakers, select one of the 2 speaker modes. Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel.
Page 188: Setting Display Properties
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD No vocal does not output vocals to any speaker. Left vocal outputs vocals to left speakers only. Right vocal outputs vocals to right speakers only. Both outputs vocals to both left and right speakers. In the Dolby Pro Logic box, select the Always enable check box to enable Dolby Pro Logic.
Page 189: Using Windvd Advanced Features
Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized. Otherwise clear the check box. Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden.
Page 190 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features control panel. See page 178 for help locating the expanded controls button. WinDVD expanded control panel Use this “Using the WinDVD control panel” on To do this Directional buttons — use to navigate the WinDVD menus, as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard.
Page 191 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this Menu button — displays all available menus for the current DVD. Examples of menus are: Root, Audio Language, Subtitles. Use your mouse or the control panel directional buttons to select a menu. Click Resume playback.
Page 192 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this To do this Subtitles — displays a list of all the available language subtitles. This button is enabled only for DVD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes. Select the desired Default language, or select display subtitles in the DVD’s...
Page 193: Zooming In
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 upper-left corner of the directional button panel. Position the cursor over the top-left corner of the area you want to view in close up.
Page 194: Adjusting The Color Balance
WinDVD 2000 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Adjusting the color balance You can adjust the DVD color balance. Click the adjustment button on the main DVD video window toolbar to open the Adjustment dialog box. WinDVD Adjustment dialog box The adjustment dialog box provides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness.
Page 195: Exiting Windvd
WinDVD 2000 Exiting WinDVD Exiting WinDVD Click the control panel Exit button, or click the Close button, to exit WinDVD.
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Page 197: Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong
It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba’s support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding.
Page 198 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix To close a program that has stopped responding: Press Ctrl The Close Program dialog box appears. This box lists all the programs and processes currently in operation. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding”...
Page 199 When the dialog box appears, click End Task again. To turn off Standby mode: Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties dialog box appears.
Page 200: Problems When You Turn On The Computer
If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery.
Page 201: Using Startup Options To Fix Problems
Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the ® Windows XP Startup menu to fix the problem.
Page 202: Internet Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Windows XP problems Return to OS choices menu TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. For more information, see the documentation that came with your ®...
Page 203: Resolving A Hardware Conflict
To access Windows Click the Start button and click Help and Support. Click Fixing a Problem. Click Trobleshooting Problems. Click the problem you want help with. Troubleshooters The Windows helpful troubleshooters that can assist you with many common computer problems. For instance, if you are having difficulty setting up a new printer, the Print troubleshooter can walk you through the setup process step by step.
Page 204: A Plan Of Action
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices, programs, and features. If the system or one of its attached devices isn’t working, resolving the problem can be time- consuming and frustrating.
Page 205 device overwrites the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the Windows avoiding hardware conflicts is easy. Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/output system) and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to Plug and Play-compliant devices.
Page 206: Fixing A Problem With Device Manager
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. CAUTION: Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable.
Page 207: Memory Card Problems
Click the Device Manager button. To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. To view the properties, double-click the device. The Device Properties dialog box appears, providing various tabs from which to choose. Some of the common ones are: The General tab, which provides basic information about the device.
Page 208: Power Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict memory card installed, the error is not caused by the memory card. Power problems Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery).
Page 209: Keyboard Problems
The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does. Check the Power Saver using the Toshiba Power Saver utility. Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the...
Page 210: Display Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You have connected an external keyboard and you get one or more keyboard error messages. If you have a second keyboard, try it. If it works, the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer. Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard.
Page 211 If you are using an external monitor: Check that the monitor is turned on. Check that the monitor’s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor.
Page 212: Disk Drive Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button. Click Properties, and then Settings. Change a setting and click OK. For more information, see the Windows The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work.
Page 213 ScanDisk tests the disk. Your hard disk seems very slow. If you have been using your computer for some time, your files may have become fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter. To do this, click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter.
Page 214: Cd-Rom/Dvd-Rom Drive Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If you are starting the computer from a diskette, the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer. Replace it with a bootable diskette. The drive can’t read a diskette. Try another diskette.
Page 215: Sound System Problems
Some discs run correctly, but others do not. If the problem is with an application CD-ROM, refer to the software’s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program’s needs. The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability.
Page 216 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Other cards must be set up before you can use them. Use the ® Windows XP PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information, or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card.
Page 217 The System Properties dialog box appears. Click the Hardware tab. Click the Device Manager button. Double-click the device listed as your PC Card. The PC Card’s Properties dialog box appears, containing information about your PC Card configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card.
Page 218: Printer Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The system does not recognize your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller. This problem may be caused by a low battery. Replace the battery with a fully-charged one or charge the battery fully as follows: Make sure the computer is not in Standby mode.
Page 219: Modem Problems
Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer. If your printer is ECP- or IEEE 1284-compliant, make sure you have an IEEE 1284 printer cable. Check that the printer has plenty of paper. Some printers will not start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray.
Page 220: Develop Good Computing Habits
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port (look in Device Manager under Modems for the built-in modem). Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in the communications program.
Page 221 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 work” on page Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape.
Page 222: Using Virtualtech
To load an update, click yes. Run a detailed system report that harvests and compiles your system’s hardware and software information. This report is also accessible to Toshiba’s InTouch Center technicians to reference when you place a call or send a question electronically.
Page 223: If You Need Further Assistance
Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and/or program. Your dealer is your best source for current information. For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ®...
Page 224: Contacting Toshiba
If you need further assistance Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing: www.pcsupport.toshiba.com...
Page 225: Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites www.toshiba.com www.computers.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm Toshiba’s worldwide offices Argentina Acron S.A. Solís 1525 (1134) Buenos Aires Argentina Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Brazil Semp Toshiba Informática Silveria Rodrigues 52 05047-000 Sao Paulo...
Page 226 Bodega 30 - Zona Fontibón Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia Denmark Scribona Danmark A/S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Greece Ideal Electronics S.A. 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea...
Page 227 Japan Toshiba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8001 Japan Mexico Toshiba de Mexico S.A. Sierra Candela No. 111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. CP 11000, Mexico DF The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V. Rivium Boulevard 41...
Page 228 Switzerland United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna...
Page 229: Appendix A: Hot Keys
Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Instant password security This hot key locks the keyboard and turns off the display.
Page 230 Hot Keys Power usage mode The Toshiba Power Saver feature that turns off the display to conserve power (and needs no password to resume operation), The use of an invalid Display mode hot key ( Power usage mode This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the power usage modes.
Page 231 Speaker sound level Power-on display TECHNICAL NOTE: In order to use simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the built-in display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Simultaneous mode works only with external monitors that support 640 X 480 resolution and higher.
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Page 233: Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors
Appendix B Power Cable Connectors The Satellite computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved...
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Page 235: Glossary
Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide. alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bits per second compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewriteable memory CMOS...
Page 236 Glossary Acronyms DIMM DSTN DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory EPROM HTML IEEE LPT1 MIDI PCMCIA direct memory access dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile (or video) disc enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read-only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission...
Page 237 SCSI SDRAM SRAM SVGA Terms The following terms may appear in this user’s guide. active-matrix display — A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix technology. Also known as a “TFT display,” in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor (TFT) for each cell.
Page 238 Glossary Terms application — A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. backup — A copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
Page 239 byte — A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data. See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte, megabyte. cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’s main memory.
Page 240 Glossary Terms controller — A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU — See central processing unit (CPU). CPU cache —...
Page 241 disk drive — The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. diskette — A thin, flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data.
Page 242 Glossary Terms executable file — A computer program that is ready to run. Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files. Names of executable files usually end with a .bat or .exe extension. expansion device — A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities.
Page 243 — The physical components of a computer system. Compare software. Hibernation — A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off.
Page 244 Glossary Terms keyboard shortcut — A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the TouchPad. kilobyte (KB) — A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes. See also byte. L1 (level one) cache —...
Page 245 MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) — A standard for connecting musical instruments, synthesizers, and computers. The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use, and vice versa. modem — Short for “modulator/demodulator.” A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital, enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines.
Page 246 Glossary Terms parallel — Processes that occur simultaneously. In communications, it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time. On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device.
Page 247 RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. This type of memory is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory. Compare ROM.
Page 248 Glossary Terms Standby — A feature of some Windows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. Suspend — A feature of some Windows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again.
Page 249 World Wide Web (www) — The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site. See also Internet.
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Page 251: Index
Index AC adapter 54 connecting the power cable 55 AC power cable connectors 233 light 36 problem solving 208 adding background to a window 144 additional memory 48 installing 48 alarm setting levels 105 types 105 Alt key 71 Application key 72 As Web Page option 144 Ask IRIS Online 222 audio CDs...
Page 252 44 commands communications compact discs computer 69 computing tips 220 connecting conserving battery power 104 contacting Toshiba 224 cooling vents copying files to a diskette 77 CPU 204 creating seating and posture 43 work habits 45 Hibernation 93 Shut down 93...
Page 253 shortcuts Calculator 126 Character Map 127 critical battery alarm 105 Ctrl key 71 Current time 113 cursor control mode light 35 overlay 73 hot key 231 customizing computer settings 65 taskbar 142 window toolbars 144 date and time 131 DC-IN jack 29 desktop 110 background 110 choosing style and browsing...
Page 254 Index external monitor connecting 147 external speakers 161 eyestrain avoiding/reducing 44 FAT (File Allocation Table) 212 files backing up 77 copying to diskette 77 hierarchal file system 113 naming 75 printing 75 saving 74 transferring 148 Fn key 71 assigning functions 169 Fn-esse 167 assigning keys 169 change/remove key assignments...
Page 255 chat rooms 154 connecting to 149 downloading files 154 news groups 154 overview 152 problem solving 202 uploading files 154 Internet Explorer 111 Interrupt Request channel 204 InTouch Center 222 IRQ (Interrupt Request) channel 204 ISP (Internet Service Provider) 116 jacks external speakers 30 headphone 30...
Page 256 Index Safe 201 Standby 105 monitor connecting 147 connecting an external 30 port 30 monitoring battery power 103 mouse 52 connecting 52 PS/2 52 USB 52 My Computer 73 My Documents 111 naming files 75 network accessing 147 connecting to 90 dial-up connection 91 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 147 Notepad 117...
Page 257 Hibernation 93 Shut down 93 Standby 93 power off guidelines 66 Power Options utility 96 Power usage mode 99 power-on display hot key 231 precautions 46 presentations viewing on television set 156 printer Add Printer Wizard 62 connecting 53 problem solving 218 selecting mode 53 printing your work 75 problem...
Page 258 69 toolbars Toshiba Accessories Toshiba Forum 224 Toshiba FreedomWare 112 Toshiba Hardware Setup 172 Toshiba Internet Web sites 225 Toshiba InTouch Center 224 Toshiba online Toshiba Power Saver 174 Toshiba Software Offer 111 Toshiba VirtualTech 111 Toshiba voice contact 224...
Page 259 URL (Uniform Resource Locator) port 30 USB (Universal Serial Bus) mouse 52 port 30 using PC Cards 161 utilities Toshiba Power Saver 96 video features exploring 156 VirtualTech 222 volume, adjusting 161 Index blank 210 doesn’t look right 211 external device does not...
Page 260 Index warranty SelectServ 26 wav files recording 158 Web address 153 Web browsers 153 Web sites 203 opening a page 116 Web style 144 Wi-Fi wireless networking 147 windows adding a background 144 minimizing and maximizing 123 resizing and moving 122 Windows Explorer 73 Windows Help Support Online 203...

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Toshiba Satellite 1805 Series User Manual

Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

Chapter 5: Getting to Know Windows XP

Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

Chapter 8: Windvd 2000

Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

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