Page 1 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 guide. TOSHIBA 3000/3005 ® e-support tool Center Chapter 8 on page 191 in this C6603-0901M1...
Page 2 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.
Page 3: Fcc Notice
: 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, RGB port, USB port, and microphone jack.
Page 4: Type Of Service
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.
Page 5: If Problems Arise
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 Toshiba.
Page 6: Wireless Interoperability
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: ❖...
Page 7: Wireless Lan And Your Health
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 8: Interference Statement
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.
Page 9 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 10 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 11 Trademarks Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, SelectServ, FreedomWare, SmartMedia and VirtualTech are trademarks, and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, Active Desktop, and DirectShow are registered trademarks, and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Page 12 TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, 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.
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ...21 This guide ... 21 Safety icons ... 22 Other documentation ... 23 Service options ... 24 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ... 25 Making sure you have everything ... 25 Front with the display closed ... 26 Back ...
Page 14 Contents Keeping yourself comfortable ... 40 Precautions... 43 Setting up your computer ... 44 Installing additional memory (optional) ... 45 Removing a memory module... 48 Connecting a mouse ... 48 Connecting a printer ... 48 Connecting the AC adapter... 49 Installing a device in the Modular Bay...
Page 15 Using Stand by ... 90 Starting again from Stand by ... 91 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ... 93 Toshiba’s energy-saver design ... 93 Running the computer on battery power ... 94 power switch to CD/DVD ... 76 power switch to Media Player ... 77...
Page 16 Contents Using a second battery ... 94 Battery safety precautions... 94 Maximizing battery life ... 95 Power management ... 95 Charging batteries... 96 Charging the main and secondary batteries ... 96 Charging the RTC battery... 97 Monitoring battery power ... 98 Determining remaining battery power...
Page 17 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ... 120 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator... 120 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map ... 121 Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver... 123 Lesson 11: Setting the date and time... 125 Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop .. 126 Lesson 13: Using System Restore ...
Page 18 Signing up with an Internet Service Surfing the Internet... 151 Internet features... 152 Uploading and downloading files from Toshiba’s online resources ... 153 Exploring video features ... 153 Transferring and editing video data ... 153 Playing DVDs ... 154 Display settings hot key ... 154 Exploring audio features ...
Page 19 Chapter 7: WinDVD 2000 ... 167 Playing DVDs ... 167 Using the WinDVD toolbar ... 169 Using the WinDVD status bar ... 169 Using the WinDVD control panel... 170 Using the control panel playback buttons ... 171 Maximizing the video window ... 173 Using playlists ...
Page 20 Using VirtualTech ... 223 If you need further assistance... 224 Before you call ... 224 Contacting Toshiba ... 224 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ... 226 Appendix A: Hot Keys ... 231 Instant password security... 231 Sound ... 232 Display modes ... 232 Keyboard hot keys ...
Page 21: Introduction
Your system comes with either Windows ® Windows XP Professional. This guide contains information for both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer. For specific information on the software, see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer. This guide This guide introduces the computer’s features.
Page 22: Safety Icons
Introduction Safety icons 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.
Page 23: Other Documentation
Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery Toshiba Accessories Information lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them. Access the Toshiba Accessories Web site at ❖...
Page 24: Service Options
Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ Toshiba’s Web site at If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see Something Goes Wrong” on page warranty programs. For more information, visit toshiba.com...
Page 25: Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around
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.
Page 26: Front With The Display Closed
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Modular Bay The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. To open the display panel, press the display latch and raise the panel. The Modular Bay can accommodate a CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or multifunction DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.
Page 27: Back
Back Cooling vent DC-IN jack USB ports The cooling vent prevents 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.
Page 28: Right Side
Finding Your Way Around Right side The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area network using a 10/100 Ethernet link. For more information, “Connecting your computer to a network” on page The S-Video out port allows you to connect a television or other video output device.
Page 29: Left Side
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port allows you to connect USB peripherals, such as a mouse, printer or external keyboard to your computer. The cooling vent prevents the computer’s central processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed.
Page 30: Front With The Display Open
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio-output devices, such as external speakers. Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers. The internal speaker allows you to hear sounds from your system, including audio CDs and DVD-ROMs.
Page 31 The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full- size keyboard. For more information, see keyboard” on page The system indicator panel is a series of lights that glow when certain functions are being performed by the system. For more information, see page The CD/DVD/Media Player power switch sets the computer to turn on the CD/DVD player automatically if...
Page 32: Indicator Panel
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Indicator panel Wi-Fi on/off Wi-Fi indicator SmartMedia indicator light Wi-Fi indicator light (for systems with Wi-Fi feature)—The 802.11b (referred to as Wi-Fi light glows amber when the Wi-Fi is turned on. For more information on wireless networking, see wireless modules using your computer’s system tray”...
Page 33: System Indicator Panel
white number printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. For more information, see “Using the numeric keypad overlay” on page Pressing the Internet button will open Microsoft Explorer. For more information, see programmable buttons”...
Page 34 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open indicator for a secondary battery, if one is seated in the Modular Bay. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media and result in loss of data. CD or DVD control buttons The control buttons on the top of the computer are for playing CDs and DVDs.
Page 35: Cd/Dvd/Media Player Power Switch
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 36 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open If there’s a DVD in the drive, setting the switch to the left leaves the the computer’s main power on and launches WinDVD automatically starts playing the DVD title. Audio CD playback and the power switch With a CD in the drive, setting the switch to the left leaves the computer’s main power off, but turns on the sound system and the power on light.
Page 37: Underside
Underside Modular Bay Modular Bay release latch Expansion memory slot cover Hard disk drive The Modular Bay allows you to add a CD-ROM, DVD- ROM, CD-R, or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive. You can also add a diskette drive, secondary battery, or an additional hard drive.
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Page 39: 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 40: Keeping Yourself Comfortable
AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact a Toshiba authorized service provider. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers.
Page 41 ❖ If you are using an external monitor, the top of the display should be no higher than eye level. ❖ If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer, maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly.
Page 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back support. Lower-back-support cushions are available at many office supply stores. ❖...
Page 43: Precautions
Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your working day. Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency. ❖...
Page 44: Setting Up Your Computer
Getting Started Setting up your computer one is being used. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period. ❖...
Page 45: Installing Additional Memory (Optional)
line. See “Connecting the modem to a phone line” on page Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a local printer ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see keyboard and mouse”...
Page 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer The operating system turns off the computer. Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover. Base of a Satellite 3000/3005 Series computer Using a standard Phillips no.
Page 47 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot, fit the module into the socket. Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place. Do not force the module into position. The memory module should be level when secured in place.
Page 48: Removing A Memory Module
Getting Started Setting up your computer Removing a memory module Follow steps 1 through 5 in memory (optional)” on page Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up. Gently pull the memory module diagonally to pull it out of the slot.
Page 49: Connecting The Ac Adapter
To connect a parallel printer: CAUTION: Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is on may damage the printer, the computer, or both. 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 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer Power cable Power cable and AC adapter DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat to the power cable. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, dis- continue use.
Page 51: Installing A Device In The Modular Bay
The AC power and battery lights glow. 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 52: Using The Computer For The First Time
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time is on. If the computer is not consuming full power, the time required to charge the battery is reduced. For more information on battery use, see computer on battery power” on page CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time.
Page 53: Turning On The Power
Turning on the power Check that all the drives are empty. Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard. For an illustration to help you locate this button, see the display open” on page NOTE: When you turn on the computer for the first time, don’t turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
Page 54: Using The Touchpad
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 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’d like to move the cursor: ❖...
Page 55: Setting Up Your Software
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 by double-clicking the Registration icon on your desktop. Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-to-...
Page 56: Setting Up A Printer
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time To register your computer at a later time, select No, I do not want to register at this time. 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 57 Using the computer for the first time Select Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and Faxes window Click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard starts. Getting Started...
Page 58 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sample Add Printer Wizard Click Next. The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play, the operating system recognizes it automatically. You can ignore the remainder of this section.
Page 59: Turning Off The Computer
The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer. From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer, then click Next. Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer’s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected, then click Next.
Page 60: Caring For Your Computer
Getting Started Caring for your computer 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. With the computer off, it may take up to several hours to recharge the main battery.
Page 61: Moving The Computer
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 visit Toshiba’s Web site at toshibaaccessories.com Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk.
Page 62 Getting Started Caring for your computer To secure the computer: Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. Pass the locking end through the loop. Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot, then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it.
Page 63: Chapter 3: Learning The Basics
Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work temporarily stays in the computer’s memory until you save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working.
Page 64: Using The Keyboard
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy.
Page 65: 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 l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable.
Page 66: Windows Special Keys
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows special keys ® ® Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The Windows ❖ The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button (or secondary mouse button).
Page 67 Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay, press simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on.
Page 68 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down the and press keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the programmable buttons Your Satellite 3000/3005 Series computer has two buttons you can program to perform a variety of functions. They are the Internet button and the Application button.
Page 69: Starting A Program
The predefined functions are: ❖ Close Application Selecting Close Application closes any open window that you select. ❖ Mute Selecting Mute will mute the sound system. ❖ Task Switch Selecting Task Switch toggles between open applications. Selecting the Application Launch will display a list of applications to choose from.
Page 70: Saving Your Work
Learning the Basics Saving your work ❖ Use the Run dialog box The Windows step-by-step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. See “Lesson 6: 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 71: Printing Your Work
Printing your work Verify that the Windows your printer as described in TECHNICAL NOTE: You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are changing printers, you will need to set up the operating system to run with the additional printer(s).
Page 72: Inserting And Removing Diskettes
Learning the Basics Using diskettes Inserting and removing diskettes Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive. Push the diskette gently into the drive slot on the left side of the computer. When the diskette is in place, the eject button pops out.
Page 73: Backing Up Your Files
Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device, such as a tape drive. Insert a diskette into the diskette drive. Click Start, then click My Computer. Click the drive that contains the file you want to copy.
Page 74: Drive Components And Control Buttons
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive Compact discs (CDs) store up to 700 MB of data or music. You use CD-ROMs to load and run software, and to access reference material such as catalogs, as well as listen to music. A special feature allows you to play audio CDs even when the computer is turned off.
Page 75 CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. The eject button requires power to operate. The manual eject button does not require power. CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button.
Page 76: Setting The Cd/Dvd/Media Player Power Switch To Cd/Dvd
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive CD/DVD/Media Player power switch CD or DVD control buttons on the top of the computer The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc. The play/pause button starts playing the disc or pauses it if it is currently playing.
Page 77: Setting The Cd/Dvd/Media Player Power Switch To Media Player
system on, and launches WinDVD. When you open the display, WinDVD starts playing the DVD. Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player power switch to Media Player If the drive is empty or there’s a DVD in the drive, setting the switch to the right (Media Player position) turns the computer’s power on and launches Windows Media When you open the display, Windows Media automatically plays the default audio file (if the drive is...
Page 78 Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive The disc tray partially opens. CAUTION: To avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray. Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open. Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust.
Page 79: Playing An Audio Cd
Spindle Disc Positioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION: Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle. If you position the disc incorrectly, it can jam the disc tray. Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked.
Page 80: Playing A Dvd
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive Sample Windows Media The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/Pause button on the CD Player control panel. ❖...
Page 81: Removing A Disc With The Computer On
Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION: Check the DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD- ROM/CD-RW drive-in-use indicator light when you use the DVD- ROM, CD-ROM, or CD-RW drive. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive, or turn off the computer while the light is glowing.
Page 82: Caring For Cds And Dvds
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 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. ❖...
Page 83: Connecting Your Computer To A Network
modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade RJ11 telephone line. Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port. To locate the modem port, see Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice-grade telephone line.
Page 84: Powering Down The Computer
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off (or Shut down), Hibernation and Stand by. Each option has its advantages. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to power down your computer, save your files and make sure the drive-in- use lights are off.
Page 85: Stand By Command
to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory. When you start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you left it.
Page 86: Using Turn Off Or Shut Down
Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down ❖ Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off, Shut down or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using.
Page 87: Turning Off More Quickly
To use either of these methods, you first need to turn on the feature in the Power Management utility. Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, click the Toshiba Power Management icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box appears.
Page 88: Using Hibernation
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation Using Hibernation For the Windows steps to power down the computer using Hibernation: Click Start, select Turn off computer. The Turn off computer dialog box appears. Hold down the shift key. The Stand by option changes to the Hibernation option. Sample Turn off computer dialog box Click Hibernate.
Page 89: Starting Again From Hibernation Mode
You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, click the Toshiba Power Management icon. Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you want.
Page 90: Using Stand By
Learning the Basics Using Stand by Using Stand by For the Windows steps to power down the computer using the Stand by command: Click Start, select Turn off computer. The Turn off computer box appears. Click Stand By. Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode.
Page 91: Starting Again From Stand By
Click OK. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks green to indicate the machine is in Stand by mode. NOTE: If you power down using the Stand by command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost.
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Page 93: Chapter 4: Mobile Computing
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...
Page 94: Running The Computer On Battery Power
Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable lithium ion (Li-ion) high-capacity battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times. In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery.
Page 95: Maximizing Battery Life
❖ Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power. Power management...
Page 96: Charging Batteries
Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging batteries NOTE: Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. The main battery and the optional secondary battery need to be charged before you can use them to power the computer. Charging the main and secondary batteries To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet.
Page 97: Charging The Rtc Battery
To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes.
Page 98: Monitoring Battery Power
Click Start, then click Control Panel. Click the Toshiba Power Management icon. The current power source and battery power remaining section displays the current charge state of the battery.
Page 99: Conserving Battery Power
Toshiba’s power-saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to recharge the battery. Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes. To change the power usage mode, hold down both the keys.
Page 100: Setting Battery Alarms
Stand by mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the alarm goes off. To set an alarm: Click Start, the click Control Panel. Double-click the Toshiba Power Management icon. Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm, as desired.
Page 101: Changing The Main Battery
Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low, you have two options—connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery. CAUTION: When handling a battery, be careful not to drop it or short-circuit its terminals. Removing the battery from the computer Save your work.
Page 102: Traveling Tips
❖ 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 103: Operating System
Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows System This chapter introduces the Windows by guiding you through a few basic tasks. If you have used a Windows will find the Windows Whether you have used a Windows 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 104: Finding Your Way Around The Desktop
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. However, the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system.
Page 105 The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include: Toshiba Great Software Offer—A service provided by Toshiba that offers additional software. Recycle Bin—Holds files you’ve deleted using the Windows Explorer.
Page 106: Windows ® Xp File System
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop ❖ Open recently accessed documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Search for files ❖ Access Windows Help and Support Center ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer For more information on starting programs, see Starting programs”...
Page 107: Lesson 2: Using The Touchpad And Control Buttons Together
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together Programs, documents, and other data are held in files. These files can be grouped together in folders, and folders can be grouped inside other folders for convenient organizing. All the files and folders reside in your computer on a storage device, such as a disk drive.
Page 108 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together Using the TouchPad, move the pointer to the Start button, then click the primary button (usually the left) to open the Start menu. NOTE: In this guide, the term “click”...
Page 109 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together Sample My Computer window Now click the Close button in the upper-right corner of this window. The operating system closes the My Computer window. Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and, while holding down the primary button, use the TouchPad to drag the pointer to the right edge of the...
Page 110: Lesson 3: Learning About The Internet
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT: You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop’ s four edges. Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop.
Page 111: Lesson 4: Creating A New Document
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window. Click Start, then double-click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click Address Bar if it is not checked.
Page 112 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document Click New, then click Text Document. The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted. To give your document a meaningful name, type and press Doc.txt Double-click the My New Doc icon.
Page 113: Lesson 5: Creating A New Folder
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System To learn more about Notepad, click Help or open the Help menu by pressing and go on to the next lesson. Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files.
Page 114: Lesson 6: Starting Programs
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting programs The outline of the document icon moves across the desktop and disappears into the folder. To see your document, double-click the folder icon. A window opens and displays the contents of the folder. Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs.
Page 115 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Sample Paint window To open the second program, click Start, then click All Programs. Point to Accessories, then click Windows Explorer. The operating system opens Windows Explorer, which 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.
Page 116: Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, And Hiding Windows
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it—one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer. Click the Paint button on the taskbar. The operating system displays the Paint program.
Page 117: Using The Taskbar
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size, shape, and position of windows open on the desktop. Sample Windows Explorer open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar using the TouchPad...
Page 118: Minimizing And Maximizing Windows
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Minimizing and maximizing windows To make the Windows Explorer window the active window, click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar. The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer title bar to show that Windows Explorer is the active window.
Page 119: Lesson 8: Closing Programs
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time. Move the pointer to the right-hand edge of the Paint window.
Page 120: Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts To close the programs: Click the Close button at the top-right of the Explorer window. That is all there is to it. Windows Explorer closes, removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well. Close Paint and the My Computer window (assuming it is still open) by clicking the Close buttons for each program.
Page 121: Creating A Shortcut To The Character Map
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Sample Create Shortcut dialog box In the Command line box, type and click Next. The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut. Type Calculator The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop.
Page 122 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Sample Search options on the Start menu Click All Files and Folders. The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box. Sample Search Results dialog box...
Page 123: Lesson 10: Changing The Screen Saver
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System HINT: Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. Type char and then click Search. The operating system displays a list of all the files with “char” in their names. Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag it to the desktop.
Page 124 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes. DEFINITION: An object is an independent block of data, text, or graphics that was created by an individual application. This lesson introduces object properties by showing you how to change one of the properties of the desktop—the screen saver.
Page 125: Lesson 11: Setting The Date And Time
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box. Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box. The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box.
Page 126: Lesson 12: Removing Objects From The Desktop
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box HINT: To open the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly, either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button, then click Adjust Date and Time, or double- click the time display.
Page 127 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop original uncluttered state. This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin. Click the New Folder icon you created, drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color, then release the primary button.
Page 128: Lesson 13: Using System Restore
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restore 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 129: Lesson 14: If I Am Lost, What Do I Do
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Sample System Restore Welcome screen The operating system guides you through the 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 and Support features in Windows...
Page 130 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? Help and Support Center displays the Index. Sample Help and Support Center 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 131: Using The Online Tours And Tutorials
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Sample Drawing help window Click the Paint link. The operating system opens the Paint program. 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 132: Lesson 15: Turning Off Your Computer
Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: Turning off your computer Sample Windows To start a Windows Click Start, then Help and Support Center. Click What’s new in Windows XP. Click Taking a tour or tutorial. On the right pane, click Take the Windows XP tour.
Page 133 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: Turning off your computer Click Turn Off. The computer shuts down. ® For the Windows XP Professional operating system: Click Start, then select Shut Down. The Shut Down dialog box appears. Select Shut down from the drop-down list.
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Page 135: 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 rollback the system to its previous mode ❖...
Page 136: 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 ❖...
Page 137: Bringing The World To Your Desktop
Bringing the world to your desktop With the Windows desktop with complete World Wide Web integration at a single click. Turning on the Web content interface The first step to bring active content to your desktop is to turn on the Web content interface: Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button.
Page 138: Changing Desktop And Browsing Style
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop To browse the Gallery for more components to add, click Visit Gallery. In order to browse, an active Internet connection must be established. To select some other Web site, type the address of the Web site you want or click Browse to locate it.
Page 139: Personalizing Individual Windows
The My Computer window appears. Select the Tools menu, then click Folder Options. The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample Folder Options dialog box Click the preferred options. Click Apply, then OK. 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.
Page 140: Customizing Window Toolbars
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window. As you browse, the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus.
Page 141: Displaying Information About Each Folder
The elements you can add to the top of the window are: Toolbar element Address Bar Standard buttons Displays buttons for commonly used Displaying a toolbar in a window Click Start, then 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 142: Using Your Computer At The Office
Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office Open the folder you want to view as a Web page. In the Tools menu, select Folder Options. In the Tasks section, click the button for Show common tasks in folders. Click Apply, then OK.
Page 143: Setting Up For Communications
Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your computer) ❖ A telephone line ❖ A browser or communications program ❖...
Page 144: Connecting The Modem To A Telephone Line
Exploring Your Options Using the Ethernet LAN Port Make a note of the COM port number. To verify that the modem is set up properly, double-click the COM port to which your modem is connected. The Modem AMR Properties box appears. In the device status area, the computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly.
Page 145: Accessing A Lan
Click Start and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance. Click the System icon and select the Hardware tab, then select the Device Manager button Select Network Adapters, then select the specific Network Adapter. Secondary click the Adapter and click Disable. Click Yes to confirm disabling the network card.
Page 146: Exchanging Data With Another Computer
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. Click Next. Select the type of connection you want to make. ❖ Connect to the Internet ❖ Connect to the Network at My Workplace ❖...
Page 147: Transferring Files Using The Infrared Port
Your Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is integrated into your computer system. It is recommended that you do not remove the module from your computer. For assistance, contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner. Using SPANworks only) The optional SPANworks 2000 application offers enhanced communication between networked computers.
Page 148: Getting Help Transferring Files
Windows specialized synchronization program and the computer’s infrared port. TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you start the SPANworks 2000 application after closing all other applications. This will ensure system resources are available since in the...
Page 149: Connecting To The Internet
Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your computer) ❖ A telephone line, DSL, a cable connection, or a satellite link ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) Once you have established an ISP account, you can access the Internet.
Page 150: An Overview Of Using The Internet
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet For more information on connecting a modem, see “Connecting the modem to a phone line” on page An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖...
Page 151: Internet Service Providers
to a particular network address and send and receive information. Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection.
Page 152: Internet Features
Exploring Your Options An overview of 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 153: Toshiba's Online Resources
You can also use the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) supported by a separate software program. 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 154: Playing Dvds
Exploring Your Options Exploring video features Playing DVDs Open the DVD-ROM tray. Place the DVD in the DVD-ROM drive. Launch WinDVD Bookmark Playlist Variable rewind and fast forward Help Repeat Sample WinDVD control panel with playback controls called For more information about using WinDVD 2000, see “WinDVD 2000”...
Page 155: Exploring Audio Features
The Display Properties dialog box appears. Sample Display Properties dialog box Click the Setting tab. Click the Advanced button. Select Twin view tab. Click the Clone radio button. Click Apply. Click OK. Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone.
Page 156: Recording Sounds
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as .wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) file is a format for storing sound in files.
Page 157: Adjusting Recording Settings
Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone. NOTE: You can only record 60 seconds at a time. 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. Adjusting recording settings The better the quality of the recording, the more disk space the sound file requires.
Page 158: Connecting A Monitor, Keyboard And Mouse
Exploring Your Options Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer.
Page 159: Changing The Display Properties Setting
Connecting a television to the S-video out port NOTE: Before connecting the device, make sure that it is ready to receive S-video input. Some devices have a switch or button that changes this setting. Others may provide a menu-driven option from a remote control.
Page 160 Exploring Your Options Connecting a television to the S-video out port 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. Direct video output to television Click Advanced...
Page 161: Playing Video Cds
Connecting a television to the S-video out port Click OK. Open the DVD tray and insert a DVD title. The DVD movie should play automatically. Playing Video CDs TECHNICAL NOTE: Video CD playback capability is not enabled on all systems. Fit the DVD-ROM drive in the Modular Bay, if necessary.
Page 162: Using Pc Cards
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards For more information about using WinDVD 2000, see “WinDVD 2000” on page Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’s capabilities and usefulness. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer. Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard.
Page 163: Removing Pc Cards
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: Using Smartmedia Cards
Exploring Your Options Using SmartMedia cards Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use. For example: ❖ Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it.
Page 165: Inserting A Smartmedia Card
Inserting a SmartMedia card Turn the card so that the connector (metal area) faces down. Push the card into the slot until it locks in place. Removing a SmartMedia card Right-click the SmartMedia drive’s icon and select Eject from the pop-up menu. Press the card inward to release it.
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Page 167: Chapter 7: Windvd 2000
Chapter 7 WinDVD 2000 DVD 2000 WinDVD is a software program for playing back CDs, VideoCDs and DVDs. This chapter explains how to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power. For systems with a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive, you can use InterVideo WinDVD ™...
Page 168 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive, your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled. WARNING: Before playing a DVD, turn down the volume. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. See the control panel playback buttons” on page 171 volume control buttons.
Page 169: Using The Windvd Toolbar
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 “Setting general properties”...
Page 170: Using The Windvd Control Panel
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster. Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal speed, and enables the audio. The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed. The current chapter indicator displays the DVD chapter that is currently playing.
Page 171: Using The Control Panel Playback Buttons
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs the same features as the control panel, plus the enable caption feature, which displays captions for the hearing impaired. You can also create a playlist, to customize the order in which the DVD content plays (see “Creating playlists”...
Page 172 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Click this To do this Repeat — repeat the current chapter, if the DVD contains chapters. Otherwise this but- ton repeats the DVD from the beginning. When the repeat button is activated, the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the control panel counter.
Page 173: 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 do this Fast backward — move quickly backward through the DVD content. When you reach the desired location, click the play button to resume playing the DVD.
Page 174: Using Playlists
WinDVD 2000 Using playlists To display the control panel again, double-click anywhere in the video window. Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’s hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD.
Page 175: Loading And Playing Playlists
Click the File button in the lower left corner of the window, to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files. In the left display select the drive and folder where the DVD files are located. In the upper right window, select the file you want to play first and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist.
Page 176: 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...
Page 177: 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.
Page 178: Setting Audio Properties
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD Tool bar is the bar containing basic player functions that is displayed at the top of the WinDVD video window. Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the WinDVD video window. Player is the WinDVD control panel.
Page 179 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. Stereo mixes the audio channels into two channels.
Page 180: Setting Display Properties
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD Setting display properties In the Properties dialog box, click the Display tab. The Display tab moves to the front. Sample Properties dialog box with Display tab selected Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized.
Page 181: Customizing The Control Panel
Customizing the control panel You can customize the appearance of your WinDVD player’s control panel. To configure the control panel’s appearance: Position the pointer over the control panel, then click the secondary button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options.
Page 182: Using Windvd Advanced Features
WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Sample new WinDVD 2000 control panel appearance You can also select About to display copyright and version information. Using WinDVD Advanced Features TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’s hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD.
Page 183 Using WinDVD Advanced Features WinDVD expanded control panel Use this Playback speed— control the speed at which the DVD plays. Move the slider to the left to slow the play- back speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster.
Page 184 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this Directional buttons — use to navigate the WinDVD menus, as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard. The center button rep- resents Enter Numeric keypad — use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number.
Page 185 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this Menu button — dis- plays all available menus for the current DVD. Examples of menus are: Root, Audio Language, Subtitles. Use your mouse or the control panel directional but- tons to select a menu. Click Resume to resume DVD play- back.
Page 186 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this Audio tracks — dis- plays a list of all the audio track options. This feature is most commonly used with multi-language con- tent to change the spo- ken/heard language. This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic...
Page 187: Zooming In
Use this 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 188: Panning
WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Release the primary button. WinDVD automatically fills the window with the selected area. Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window, you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature.
Page 189: Launching An Internet Browser From Windvd
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD The adjustment dialog box provides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness. It also provides two color control sliders. Move the Color control 1 slider to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow color values. Move the slider to the left to increase the yellow and decrease the blue color values.
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Page 191: Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong
For further assistance and solutions, use Toshiba’s support tool VirtualTech possible problems. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba’s support services at the end of this chapter. Your program stops responding. If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations, chances are the program has stopped responding.
Page 192 If Something Goes Wrong To close a program that has stopped responding in the ® Windows XP Home operating system: Press Ctrl The Windows Task Manager appears. Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding”...
Page 193: Problems When You Turn On The Computer
Your program performs an illegal operation. If you receive the message, “ ,” you should record the details of the message and operation consult the software manufacturer. To record the details: Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays.
Page 194: The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows The computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happens. You are probably in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict. When this happens, turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To clear the condition, press the power button until it turns off the computer.
Page 195: Using Startup Options To Fix Problems
The Windows ❖ The operating system fails to start after the Windows XP ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. 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.
Page 196: Internet Problems
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows ❖ Directory services restore mode (Windows controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Start Windows ❖ Reboot For detailed information, refer to your operating system’s documentation. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet.
Page 197: Resolving A Hardware Conflict
Click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help and Support window appears. Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 198: Resolving Hardware Conflicts On Your Own
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict system or one of its attached devices isn’t working, resolving the problem can be time-consuming and frustrating. The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time. After you add each device, test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work.
Page 199 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 resources to Plug and Play-compliant devices. In theory, if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play-compliant, no two devices will compete for the same system resources.
Page 200: 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. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them.
Page 201: Memory Card Problems
Click Start. Click My Computer with the secondary button, then click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. Click the Hardware tab. 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 operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs.
Page 202: Power And The Batteries
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page and making sure it is seated properly. Check for the error again. If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again.
Page 203: Keyboard Problems
The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly. If you think this is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try again. If the battery has completely discharged, it will not begin charging immediately. Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging.
Page 204: Display Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard. Refer to the software’s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys.
Page 205 ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press priority is not set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right. You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Properties.
Page 206: Disk Drive Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Click OK. The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mode.
Page 207 ❖ Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors ❖ Click Start. Error-checking runs the test. 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 208: Cd-Rom Or Dvd-Rom Drive Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The computer displays the message. If you are starting the computer from the hard disk, make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive. If you are starting the computer from a diskette, the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer.
Page 209 manual eject button. This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer. 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.
Page 210 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The Properties Box appears. Select the Advanced Settings tab, then select DMA if available from the Transfer Modes drop-down list. In the correct device area, click OK. The system must be restarted for this setting to take effect.
Page 211 Ensuring DMA is turned on. (See is poor.” on page If you have installed new hardware (such as a new graphics card or audio card), ensure the component’s drivers support Microsoft WinDVD. Contact the manufacturer of the component. Verifying that your display driver resolution, color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback.
Page 212 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ DVD-ROM drive with DMA enabled (only available with Microsoft OSR 2.1 or above with PIXX 4.0 and USB support added) ❖ WinDVD software WinDVD: Error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD.
Page 213 Error message and additional information No audio subsystem could be found for playback. There is a problem with the audio card or audio compo- nent within the system. The problem may be one of the following: The audio card is faulty. There is a problem with the audio driver.
Page 214 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information An unexpected error has occurred. This error is unclassified. Report the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD-ROM drive.
Page 215 Error message and additional information This DVD disc cannot be played in this region. The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following: The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match. Check the Region Code of WinDVD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro-...
Page 216: Sound System Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information This file appears to contain unsupported data. The drive or disc cannot be found. This may be caused by one of the following: No disc in the DVD-ROM drive.
Page 217: Pc Card Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict in the Mixer Utility (default Enabled), may cause feedback. Revert to the default settings. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager.
Page 218 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. “Using PC Cards” on page 162 Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Make sure the computer is loading only one version of Card and Socket Services.
Page 219 The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card. The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system. Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I/O base address.
Page 220: Printer Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected. If the card is attached to an external device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card’s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section.
Page 221: Modem Problems
The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it. See if your program has a print preview mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print.
Page 222: Develop Good Computing Habits
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared. Save your work frequently. You can never predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature.
Page 223: Using Virtualtech
❖ 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. ❖ Send a message electronically with your questions directly to our InTouch Center.
Page 224: 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. Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware-related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you.
Page 225 Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred. ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred. For technical support, call the Toshiba InTouch Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ®...
Page 226: Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com toshiba.ca toshiba-Europe.com 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, Austria Brazil Semp Toshiba Informática...
Page 227 Same as United Kingdom Japan Toshiba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8001 Japan If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Chile CHS Promark Chile Ltda. J. Joaquin Aguirre Luco 1339 Huechuraba Santiago, Chile Czech Republic CHG Toshiba, s.r.o.
Page 228 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Mexico Toshiba de México 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 2909 LK, Capelle a/d IJssel...
Page 229 Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd.
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Page 231: 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 To resume working, if you have registered a user password, press...
Page 232: Sound
Hot Keys Sound Sound volume levels. The alarm volume options are: Off, Low, Medium, and High. Off is always first. Display modes display mode options. The display mode options are: Built-in display panel only, Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously, External monitor only, Built in display panel and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously, and TV (or other external video device) only.
Page 233: Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors
Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Your notebook 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. BIOS CD-ROM CD-RW CMOS COM1 COM2 alternating current basic input/output system bits per second compact disc compact disc read-only memory compact disc rewrite memory...
Page 236 Glossary 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 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 bus — An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another. See also bus speed, frontside bus.
Page 240 Glossary color palette — A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility — The extent to which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as another.
Page 241 direct memory access (DMA) — A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory — See folder. disable — To turn a computer option off. See also enable. disc — A round, flat piece of metal, designed to be read from and written to by optical (laser) technology, and used in the production of optical discs, such as CDs and DVDs.
Page 242 Glossary drag — To hold down the TouchPad control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object. In the ® Windows control button or left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver — See device driver. DVD —...
Page 243 file extension — The three characters following the period (pronounced “dot”) at the end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .exe for program files and .hlp for help files. See also file name. folder —...
Page 244 Glossary 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 245 L2 (level two) cache — Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. LAN (local area network) — A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network.
Page 246 Glossary 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. motherboard — The main circuit board in the computer. It contains the processor, memory, and other primary components.
Page 247 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. Most modern printers are parallel.
Page 248 Glossary 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.
Page 249 serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel. On your computer, the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device. Compare parallel.
Page 250 Glossary Web — See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi — A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity. Wi-Fi is another term for the IEEE 2.11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www) —...
Page 251: Index
Index Symbols .wav files recording AC adapter 33, 49, 53 AC power light 115, 128 Accessories programs adding memory audio CDs 36, 74, 76 playing audio features avoiding injury battery changing charge not lasting 51, 60, 96 charging conserving power disposal installing 33, 53, 98...
Page 252 calculator caps lock light Card and Socket Services CD and DVDs caring for inserting removing viewing contents CD or DVD control buttons 74, 75, 79 CD Player control panel CD/DVD/Media Player power switch 31, 76 CD-ROM drive inserting problem solving using channels Character Map...
Page 253 mouse power cable to a network USB mouse conserving battery power Contents DVDs control buttons cooling vents 27, 29 cursor control mode light customizing taskbar date and time setting Date and Time icon DC-IN jack desktop browsing style creating new icon creating shortcuts major features properties...
Page 254 playing CDs and DVDs removing a disc DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 31, 74 DVDs playing email emulating a full-size keyboard energy saving features environmental considerations ergonomics lighting posture seating guidelines work habits error messages device driver conflict general hardware problem non-system disk or disk error 194, 208 problem with display settings/ current settings not working...
Page 255 i.LINK port transfer and edit video data icon Date and Time desktop moving to desktop My Computer naming safety indicator light SmartMedia Wi-Fi indicator panel keyboard 31, 33 system infrared port inserting CDs and DVDs PC Cards installing main battery memory modules Internal/External mode Internet...
Page 256 problem solving removing removing expansion slot cover memory module inserting removing microphone jack Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Support Online Web site Microsoft Windows XP minimizing modem determining COM port 27, 83 port problem solving resetting port to default settings upgrading modem, using monitor 142, 158...
Page 257 PC Card computer will not power up contacting Toshiba corrupted/damaged data files Device Manager disabling a device disk drive is slow display is blank...
Page 258 missing files/trouble accessing a disk modem not receiving or transmitting no sound non-system disk or disk error 194, 208 PC Card checklist error occurs hot swapping fails not recognized slots appear dead Plug and Play power and batteries 220, 221 printer program not responding program not working properly...
Page 259 System Restore System Tools system tray taskbar customizing telephone line connecting the modem text file toolbars displaying in a window Toshiba Accessories Information Forum Internet Web sites online services TouchPad using using with control buttons transferring files transferring information between...
Page 260 VirtualTech using volume, adjusting alarm warranty SelectServ Web address Web browsers Web content interface Web sites Support Online Web sites,Toshiba Wi-Fi indicator light wireless networking Wi-Fi indicator light windows hiding repositioning 116, 118 resizing Windows Explorer Windows Help...
Page 261 toolbar video content poor video window, maximizing 187, 188 zoom 154, 161 WinDVD 2000 wireless networking Wizards Add Printer Dial-Up Networking Wizard Windows PC Card World Wide Web...
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Toshiba 3000-S304 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 the Windows® XP

Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

Chapter 7: Windvd 2000

Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong

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