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5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA C66 2 6- 100 2M 2 Satellite ® 1110/1115 User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ InT ouch ® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes Wr ong” on page 165 in this guide.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Model: Satellite 1110/1115 Compact Disk-ReWritable The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk- ReWritable (CD-R W), one of the mo st adv anced storage technologies av ailable.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ANY CRITICAL APPLICA TIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICA TION, Y OU , AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONS IBILITY FOR SUCH USE. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Contact: T oshiba America Inform ation Syst ems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadi an ICES-00 3. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 company will gi ve you notice, in writi ng, to allo w you to make an y changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If any o f your telephone equipment is not operating properly , you should immediately remov e it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 aw a re tha t compliance with the abo ve conditions may not pre vent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coo rdinated by a representativ e designated by the s upplier .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 CA U T I ON : This appliance contains a laser syste m and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for y our future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your neares t “AUTHORIZED service station.
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIB A CORPORA TION AND TOSHIB A AMERICA INFORMA TION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIB A) PRO VIDES NO W ARRAN TY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANU AL OR ANY O THER INFORMA TION CONT AINED HEREI.
9 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Contents Introduction ........ ........................................ .............. 17 This guide .............................................................. 17 Safety icons .............................................
10 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Chapter 2: Getting Started ....................... ................. 31 Selecting a place to work ....................................... 31 Creating a computer -friendly environment ....... 31 Keeping yourself comfortable .
11 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Windows ® special keys .................................... 62 Overlay keys ..................................................... 62 Starting a program ................................................. 64 Saving your work .
12 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Chapter 4: Mobile Computin g .................. ................. 87 T oshiba’ s energy-saver design ............................... 87 Running the computer on battery power ............... 88 Power management ...
13 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Lesson 8: Closing programs ............................... 115 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ............................... 116 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator .............. 116 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map .
14 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Internet Ser vice Providers.............................. 142 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 142 Surfing the Internet ........................................ 143 Internet features ....................
15 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Chapter 8: If Something Go es Wrong ....... .............. 165 Problems when you turn on the computer ........... 168 The Windows ® operating system is not working . 169 Using Startup options to fix problems ......
16 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Appendix A: Hot Keys ....... ....................... ............... 203 Instant password security .................................... 203 Without a password ....................................... 203 With a password .
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I ntroduction W elcome to the world of po werful and portable multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accompany you where ver you go. Y ou will find your operat ing system, Microsoft ® W indo ws ® XP already installed on your computer .
18 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are ne w to computers, or have not used a notebook computer before, read through the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and ho w to turn it on.
19 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highl ights technical information about the computer . HINT : This icon denotes helpful hint s and tips.
20 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba of fers a full line of service o ptions b uilt around its SelectServ TM w arranty programs. For more information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at toshiba.com . If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “I f Something Goes Wrong” on page 165 .
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 1 Finding Y our W ay 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 .
22 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display closed 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Front with the display closed The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked.
23 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Back The cooling v ent pre vents the computer’ s central processing unit (CPU) from ov erheating so that it can continue to perform at its maximum speed. CAUTION: T o prevent possible overheatin g of the CPU, make sure you don’t block the cooling vents.
24 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Netw ork port (RJ45 jack) pro vides access to a LAN via standard Ethernet ® network cab le. The modem port lets you use a stan dard RJ11 telephone cable to connect the modem dir ectly to a standard telephone line.
25 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two T ype I or T ype II PC Cards, or one T ype III PC Card.
26 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Front with the display open The computer ’ s screen is a liqui d crystal display (LCD) that provides clear , s harp images. The power b utton turns the computer on and of f.
27 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The T ouchPad TM enables you to mov e the cursor with the stroke of a f inger . The primary and secondary b uttons below the T ouchP ad act like the b uttons on a mouse, with primary and secondary functions.
28 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 System indicator panel The DC IN indicator glows when the computer is connected to an external po wer source. The hard disk dri ve indicator flashes while the hard disk driv e is being accessed.
29 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The numeric mode light glo ws when the numeric o verlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an ov erlay key types the white number printed on the k ey instead of typing the lett er printed on the top of the ke y .
30 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery pack contains the battery . For information about replacing the battery , see “Changing the main battery” on page 94 . The battery r elease latch secures the battery cov er to the computer , preventing the co ver from dislodging from the computer case.
31 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for w orking comfortably , describes ho w to connect components, and ex plains what to do the first time you use your n otebook computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is portable and designed to be used in a v ariety of circumstances and locations.
32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Equipment that ge nera tes a st rong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
33 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ If you are using an e xternal monitor , the top of the display should b e no higher than e ye lev el. ❖ If you use a paper holder , set it at about the same height and distance as the screen.
34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lo wer curv e of your spine. If necessary , use a cushio n to pro vide extra back support. Lo wer-back-support cushions are a v ailable at man y of fice sup ply store s.
35 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W ork habits The key to a voiding discomfort or inju ry from strain is to v ary your acti vities. If possible, schedule a v ariety of tasks into your working day . Findin g ways to brea k up the routine can reduce stress and impro ve yo ur ef ficiency .
36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Some PC Cards can become ho t wi th prolonged use. If two cards are install ed, both can become hot e ven if only one is being use d. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation.
37 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all set up steps up to “Setting up your software” on page 37 b efore adding e xternal or internal components to your co mputer .
38 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click Skip to e xit the process or Next to continue. NOTE: T o register online, your computer’ s modem must be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. A windo w will display asking if you wish to register with T oshiba and Microsoft.
39 Getting Started Setting up your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Registering your computer with T oshiba Registering yo ur computer lets T oshiba k eep you up-to-d ate with information about ne w products and upgrades, and also extends yo ur T oshiba w arranty wo rldwide at no char ge to you.
40 Getting Started Connecting the A C adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the AC adapter The A C adapter enables you to po wer the computer from an A C outlet and to charge the computer’ s batteries. The A C po wer light on the computer glows when the de vic e is plugged in.
41 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN jack on the back of the computer . T o locate the DC-IN jack, see “Back” on page 23 . 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet.
42 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Press the display latch and lift the display panel . Opening the display pa nel CAUTION: T o avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily .
43 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The A C power indicator glo ws when the computer is connected to an external po wer source. The battery light: ❖ Glo ws amber while the battery is being char ged. ❖ Glo ws green when the ba ttery is fully char ged.
44 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o mov e it to the left side, slide your f inger from right to left.
45 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab . The T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab view wi ndo w appears. 5 Select Disable or Enable , whichev e r is appropriate. 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK .
46 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Additional memory comes in 12 8 MB and 256 MB modules. There are two memory slots. Y our system may hav e both slots occupied. CAUTION: If you use the computer for a long time , the memor y modules will become hot.
47 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Base of a Satellite 1110/1115 computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriver , unscrew the two scre ws that secure the expansion memory slot co ver , then remov e the memory slot cover .
48 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 8 Gently put the memory module connector do wn at an angle and press do wn until the clips snap into place. Do not force the module into position. The memory module should be le vel when secured in place.
49 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a memor y module 1 Follo w steps 1 through 5 in “Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 45 . 2 Gently push the memory lo cks outward until the memory module pops up.
50 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a printer NOTE: Read the documentation that came with your printer . Follow the manufacturer’ s in structions when connecting a local printer . NOTE: Y ou must supply the proper printer cable.
51 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o achie ve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may come with your printer .
52 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up a printer If you started your co mputer with a printer connected an d turned on, it may have been de tected automatically (Plug and Play).
53 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Printer W izard 4 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks y ou to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the operating system recognizes it automatic ally .
54 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Add Printer W izard prompts you to select your printer . 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer , then click Next .
55 Getting Started T urning off the co mputer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off the computer It is a good idea to turn of f your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the f irst time, leave the computer plugged into a po wer source (ev en though the computer is of f) to fully charge the main battery .
56 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caring for your computer This section gi ves tips on cleaning and mo ving your computer , and explains ho w to fit an antitheft lock. F or information about taking care of your computer’ s battery , see “Running the compu t er on battery power” on page 88 .
57 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Although your notebook com puter is b u ilt to withstand reasonable shock and vib ration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. Y ou can purchase a carrying case from your T oshiba dealer or visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at toshibaaccessori es.
58 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot, then rotate the ke y a quarter turn and remov e it.
59 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 3 Learning t he Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sa ve your w ork frequently . Y our work temporarily stays in the computer’ s memory until you sa ve it to the disk.
60 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Back up your files to diskettes **(or other removable storage media)** o n a regular basis. Label the back up copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha v e a separate backup copy .
61 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Character keys T yping with the character keys is v ery much like typing on a type writer , except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space chara cter instead of just passing over an area of the page.
62 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Windows ® special keys W indows ® special ke ys The keyboard provides two ke ys that ha v e special functions in the operating system: ❖ The W indows ® logo k ey opens the Start menu.
63 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the numeric keypad overlay T o turn on th e numeric k eypa d ov erlay , press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light o n the ke yboard indicator panel glo ws when the numeric ov erlay is on.
64 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o turn of f the cursor control overlay , hold do wn the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor co ntrol mode light on th e ke yboard indicator panel g oes out.
65 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 To s a v e : ❖ A f ile you are updating, open the program’ s File menu and click Sa ve . ❖ A ne w file, choose Sa ve As from the File menu, ty pe a name for the file, and click OK .
66 Learning the Basics Using disk ettes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using diskettes For those syst ems with a floppy dri ve, the 3.5-inch diskette dri v e, lets you use eith er double-density (7 20 KB) or high- density (1.44 MB) diskettes fo r da ta tran s f er an d sto r ag e .
67 Learning the Basics Bac king up your files 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Ne ver touch the magnetic surf ace of a disket te. Fingerprints can pre vent the dri ve from reading the data stored on a diskette. ❖ Ne ver twist or bend a diskette. ❖ K eep diskettes at room temp erature and av oid exposing them to direct sunlight.
68 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click the icon for the disk ette dri ve (3 1/2 floppy [A: ]). HINT : Y ou can also back up a file to a diskette by c licking the file (or files) you want to backup with the secondar y button, then pointing to Send T o and clic king 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) .
69 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM drive components Y our D VD-RO M dri ve may look like this: Sample D VD -R OM drive CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in-use indicator light is gl owing.
70 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears.
71 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a disc CAUTION: Be careful not to t o uch the drive’ s lens (located underneath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction.
72 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray . The computer automatically dete cts a disc in the driv e and opens the Audio CD windo w . T o play an audio CD select the Play Audio CD using W indows Media Player opt ion and click OK.
73 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Media TM Player scr een The W indo ws Media TM Player control pa nel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, click the Play/P ause b utton on the CD Player control panel.
74 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter de voted to using W inDVD. For info rmation about ho w to play back a D VD, see “W inDVD™” on page 153 . Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain files just lik e disk ettes and the hard disk.
75 Learning the Basics Using your D VD drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened pap er clip, into the manual eject button access hole. CAUTION: Never use a p encil to press the manual eject button.
76 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications T o communicate across the te lephone lines with another computer , you need: ❖ The computer.
77 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the telephone numb er for the dial-up connection . T o set up the netwo rk connection, use the Dial-Up Network ing W izard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs . 2 Point to Accessories , then to Communications .
78 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shu t down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 or receiv e the files while you ar e asleep. This option is called Auto Po wer On. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using an y of these options to power down your compute r , save your files a nd make sure the disk activity lights are off.
79 Learning the Basics Using T urn Of f or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. 3 Click OK . The computer shuts do wn completely . NOTE: Holding the shift key wh ile the T urn Off computer Windows dialog box is open, changes the Sta nd By button to hibernate.
80 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shu t down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ When starting up again, the co mputer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using. For more information about th e Hibernation command, see “Using Hibernation ” on page 82 .
81 Learning the Basics Using T urn Of f or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urning off more quickly Y ou can also turn of f the computer by pressing the p o wer bu tton or closing the display panel. T o use either of these methods, you f irst need to turn on the feature in the T oshiba Po wer Management Utility .
82 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again after T u rn Off T o start the computer up again, press and release the po we r button. The on/of f light turns on. Using Hibernation Follo w these steps to power do wn the computer using Hibernation: 1 Click Start , select T urn off computer .
83 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Double-click the T oshiba Power Management Utility icon. 3 Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you want. ❖ When I press the po wer button Set this option to Hiber nate for the computer to go into Hibernate mode when you press the po wer bu tton.
84 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you put the computer in Hibe rnation mode b y closing the display panel, you can sta rt it again by opening the display panel. NOTE: If your computer is ru nning on batteries, y ou cannot start it again by open ing the display pane l.
85 Learning the Basics Using Standby 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NOTE: If you power down using the Standby com mand and the battery discharges fully , your inform ation will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby com mand and the battery discharges fully , your inform ation will be lost.
86 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r esou r ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting again from Standby T o start the computer from Standby mode, press the po wer button.
87 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter cov ers all aspect s of using your computer while tra veling. T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer standby mode when it is not being used, thereb y conservi ng ener g y an d sa ving money in the process.
88 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Running the computer on batter y power The computer contains a remov able Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that provides po wer when you are a way from an A C outlet.
89 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Power management Y our computer ships with the po wer management options preset to a configuration that will pro v ide the most stable operating en vironment and optimum sy stem performance for both A C po wer and battery modes.
90 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o ensure that the battery ch arges to its full capacity , wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 de grees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is almost completely dischar ged.
91 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Monitoring batter y power The battery light indicates the battery’ s current charge.
92 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Battery Po wer Meter tab . Sample T oshiba P ower Manag eme nt Battery P ower Meter tab TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drai ns the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures b elow 50 degrees Fahren heit.
93 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Whether you us e an y optional de vices to which the battery supplies power , such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working—since.
94 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 haw been reached. Y ou c an set how the warning occurs: sound an alarm, display a message, both, or none. Y ou can also set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernate mode or to completely po wer do wn when the alarm goes of f.
95 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Removing the battery from the computer 1 Sa ve yo ur work. 2 T urn of f the computer vi a the Start menu or place i t in Hibernate mode acco rding to the instructions in “Using Hibernation” on page 82 .
96 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to ov erheat and may cau se damage to the battery or the computer .
97 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 flashes or there is some other w arning to indicate a lo w battery , go to step 4.
98 Mobile Computing T r aveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou must discard a battery if it becomes damaged . CAUTION: The computer’ s main battery is a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery , which can explode if not properly replaced , used, handled, or disposed of.
99 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the W indows ® XP operating system by guidi ng you through a fe w basic tasks. If you ha ve used a W indo ws ® operating system before, you will find the W indows ® XP operating sy stem f amiliar .
100 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indows ® XP o perating sys tem.
101 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can create a new desktop icon for any folder , file, or program b y dragging the element’ s icon from its location in a windo w to the desktop area.
102 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T askbar Each time you open a pro gram, a b utton associated with that program appears on the task bar . With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open.
103 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouc hP ad and contr ol b uttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computers can be connected together to form a network , so that programs, documents an d other data can be quickly and easily shared between computers.
104 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouc hP ad and contr ol buttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 W ith the pointer in an empty area of the desktop, click the secondary b utton (the righ t-hand b utton) to open the desktop shortc ut menu.
105 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the T ouc hP ad and contr ol b uttons together 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NOTE: If the taskbar is locked, you need to unlock it. T o unlock the taskbar , place the cursor on the taskbar and click the secondar y button.
106 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a W eb page from a window and from the taskbar . The lesson assumes you hav e an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
107 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you ho w to create a text file without ha ving to f irst open a program. 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button.
108 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Notice that when the documen t opens, there is a ne w button on the taskbar that reads My Ne w Doc- Notepad (the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but, if you point to the na me, the complete name is visible).
109 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting pr ograms 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system displays the document as an icon on the desktop.
110 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting pr o grams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample P aint window 3 T o open the second program, click Start , then click All Programs . 4 Point to Accessories , then click Wi nd ows E x p lo rer .
111 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hidin g windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Explor er window Notice the taskbar no w has two b uttons on it—one for Paint and one for W indo ws Explorer .
112 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This lesson introduces se veral wa ys to adjust the size, shape, and position of windo ws open on the desktop.
113 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hidin g windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Maximize bu tton in the top-right corner of the Paint wi ndo w . The P aint windo w expands to f ill the screen, hiding e v erything except the taskbar .
114 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositioning, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of W indows E xplorer , placing it on the righ t side of the desktop.
115 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 8: Closing programs Once you are f inished working with a d ocument or program, it is a good idea to close it .
116 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcu ts to your desk top, you can open p rograms or files with the click of a b utton. Y ou will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs y ou use most frequently .
117 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Ty p e Calculator and click Finish . The operating system displa ys th e ne w shortcut on your desktop. Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’ t know the name and location of the program file.
118 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Searc h Results di alog box HINT : Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 3 Ty p e char in the All or part of the f ile name: text bo x, and then click Search .
119 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Clicking a shortcut icon op en s the progr am or folder immediately . Y ou can pla ce as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful.
120 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system open s the Display Properties dialog box. Sample Display Pr operties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Sa ver tab . 4 Click the arro w beside the current option to open the screen sav er list box.
121 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting th e date and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The next lesson e xplains how to set two other properties—the date and time.
122 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 Click the Tim e zo ne tab, then the drop-do wn list box and set your time zone. 6 Click OK . There is a third tab, Internet T ime, which when selected allo ws you to ha ve W indows ® XP automatically synchronize your time.
123 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om th e desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Recycle Bin op en on the desktop 4 T o completely remov e an obje ct, select it, and then click File , Delete . The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin.
124 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o delete e verything from the Rec ycle Bin at once, choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. Click Ye s to confirm that you are sure. HINT : Empty the Recycle Bin periodically .
125 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system guides yo u through the p rocess of storing your system settings for fu ture use. It also guides you through restoring your syste m to the selected date or time.
126 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, wha t do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The left side of the screen contains the inde x. The text box above the inde x, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic you want to f ind in the index.
127 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 program to look at it while y ou read about the p rogram in the Help topic.
128 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 15: T urning off your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 15: T urning off your computer It is v ery important that you let the W indows ® XP operating system shut do wn your computer .
129 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 6 Exploring Y our Options In this chapter , you will explore other features of your notebook computer . Windows ® XP special features The Wi n d o w s ® XP operatin.
130 Exploring Y o ur Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Personalizing your desktop Y our desktop is your virtual wo rkspace. This section explains ho w to customize its features for the way you like to work.
131 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersona lizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bringing the world to your desktop W ith the W indo ws ® XP operating system you can set up your desktop with complete W orld W ide W eb integration at a single click.
132 Exploring Y o ur Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 T o bro wse the Gallery for more components to add, click V isit Gallery . In order to bro wse, an activ e Internet connection must be established. 8 T o select some other W eb si te, type the ad dress of the W eb site you want or click Browse to locate it.
133 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersona lizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The My Computer window appears. 2 Select the To o l s menu, then click F older Options . The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample F older Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options.
134 Exploring Y o ur Options P ersonalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or more cust omizabl e toolba rs at t he top of a windo w .
135 Exploring Y ou r Options P ersona lizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The elemen ts you can ad d to the top of t he windo w are: Displaying a toolbar in a window 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . The My Computer window appears. 2 On the Vi e w menu, point to To o l b a r s , then click the name of the toolbar yo u want to display .
136 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Open the folder you want to vie w as a W eb page. 3 In the To o l s menu, select Folder Options. 4 In the T asks section, click the b utton for Show common tasks in f olders .
137 Exploring Y ou r Options Using your computer at the off ice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across th.
138 Exploring Y o ur Options Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 T o 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. 8 In the device status area, th e computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly .
139 Exploring Y ou r Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Set up a home or small off ice network ❖ Set up an adv anced connection 5 Click Next and follo w the directions on the screen. The computer connects to the network.
140 Exploring Y o ur Options Connecting to the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Getting help transferring files 1 Click Start , then Help and Support . The Help and Support window appears. 2 Click the Index button. 3 In the dialog box, typ e direct cable connections .
141 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a modem If you’ re using a mode m, you connect the modem to o ne of the computer’ s COM (communications) ports. The def a ult setting for the modem is COM3.
142 Exploring Y o ur Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The W orld Wide Web The W orld W ide W eb (or ‘W eb’) is a subset of the Internet — a collection of interlink.
143 Exploring Y ou r Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet , the W eb bro wser displays a home page, for e xample, your IS P’ s home page on the Internet or your compan y’ s W eb site home page.
144 Exploring Y o ur Options Explorin g video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Internet ne ws groups A ne ws group is similar to a chat room, but instead of using a dedicated site to co n verse abo.
145 Exploring Y ou r Options Exploring video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display settings hot key Using the Fn + F5 keys, y ou can set your system’ s display to vie w D VD movies or presen tations on an external d e vice. In this instance, there is an alternativ e way in which you can manually set the display for external vie wing.
146 Exploring Y o ur Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Click A pply . 7 Click OK . 8 Click OK . Exploring audio features Y ou can use yo ur computer to record sounds usin g an external microphon e. Y ou can play .wa v sound f iles or audio CDs using the b uilt-in speakers, h eadphones or external speakers.
147 Exploring Y ou r Options Explorin g audio featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Sound Recorder scr een 3 Click the Record b utton and speak no rmally into the microphone. NOTE: Y ou can only record 60 seconds at a time. 4 When you ha ve f inished recording, click t he Stop b utton.
148 Exploring Y o ur Options Connecting a monitor , ke yboard and mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . Y our new set tings take ef fe ct the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped w ith a full stereo sound system with internal speakers.
149 Exploring Y ou r Options Changing the display pr operties setting 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the display properties setting 1 Right-click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties . The Display Properties dialog bo x appears. Sample Display Pr operties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab .
150 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’ s capabilities and usefulness. Y ou can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer . Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Interna tional Association) standard.
151 Exploring Y ou r Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o insert a PC Card: 1 T urn of f the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a PC Card. Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray . After the Safe to Remove Hardw are message appears, it is safe to remov e the PC Card.
152 Exploring Y o ur Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hot swapping One of the great things abou t PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with anothe r while the computer is on.
153 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 7 WinDVD ™ Wi n DV D ™ is a software program for playing D VDs. This chapter explains how to use this progra m. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power .
154 WinDVD™ Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Insert a D VD into the driv e. The computer automatically detects the disc in the dri ve an d will prompt you what to do. Sample D VD Drive W indow NOTE: If you wish to have WinDVD run automatically , select Pla y DVD movie using WinDVD, then selec t the Always do the selected action checkbox.
155 WinDVD™ Playing D VDs 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W inD VD video window with the contro l panel Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward through the D VD content. Mov e the slider bar to the left to go backward or mo ve it t o the right to go forward.
156 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the WinDVD control panel The W inD VD con trol panel rese mbles the control panel of a standard home D VD player . TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports.
157 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 From the W inDVD control panel, you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded control s button . The expanded control panel contains se veral advanced features. See “Using W inD VD Advanced Features” on page 160 for an explanation of these features.
158 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Vo l u m e — click and drag the slider up to increase v ol- ume and do wn to decrease vol u me . Shift ↑ (increases) Shift ↓ (decreases) Speed Ring — enables you to control the speed at which the D VD plays.
159 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Pre vious Chapter — skip to the pre vious chapter in the movie. PgUp Next Chapter — skip to the next ch apter in the mo vie. PgDn Title Menu — opens the title menu of the inserted DV D .
160 WinDVD™ Using W inD VD Advanced F eatur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Maximizing the video window T o close the W inD VD control panel and expand the video windo w to fi ll the screen, click the Maximize b utton. T o display the control panel agai n, double-click anywhere in the video windo w .
161 WinDVD™ Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W inD VD with e xpanded subpanel Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your comp uter’ s hardware configuration, s ome of the control panel fea tures may be unavailable when playing a DVD.
162 WinDVD™ Using playl ists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Creating a Playlist T o create a new playlist: 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Playlist b utton. See “Using the WinD VD co ntrol panel” on page 156. to locate the playlist button. Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select New Playlist from the menu.
163 WinDVD™ Using playlists 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Locate each file (you may sele ct multiple f iles) for your playlist using the directory bro wser . 5 Highlight the files and click Add , then OK to conf irm your selection. 6 After adding all the files you want to include i n the ne w playlist, click Sa ve List .
164 WinDVD™ Getting Help 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Open Playlist dialog 3 Locate the playlist you wish to open, then click Open . The Playlist windo w appears. 4 Click Load Li st to open the sa ved playlists. 5 Bro wse to the playlist you w ant to open then click Open and W inD VD displays the playlist.
165 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 8 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter wh en using your notebook computer are relati vely easy to identify and solv e. Others may require he lp from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program.
166 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o close a p rogram that has stopped respo nding in the Wi n d ow s ® XP operating system: 1 Press Ctrl , Alt , and Del simultaneously . 2 The W indows T ask Manager appears. 3 Click the Applications tab .
167 If Something Goes Wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W indows T ask Manage r Shutdown menu, T urn Of f option The compute r shuts do wn. Y our pr ogram perf orms an illegal operation.
168 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 6 Sa ve the f ile and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer . Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when yo u turn on the po wer .
169 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not wo rking 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Make sure there is no disk ette in the disk ette dri ve. If there is one, remove it and press any ke y to continue.
170 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W indows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Press F8 when your computer starts. The W indows ® Adv anced Options menu displays these options:.
171 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 other mistake makes it impossible for your bro wser to locate the site.
172 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Fixing a hardwar e problem or other appropriate link . 4 Choose from specific topi cs and follo w the steps. If there is still a problem, the op erating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is.
173 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Plug and Play W ith Plug and Play and the W indows ® XP op erating system, a void ing hardware conflicts is easy .
174 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a wa y to check and change the configuration of a de vice. CAUTION: Changing the default settings usin g Device Manager can cause other conflic ts that make one or more d evices unusable.
175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Checking device properties Device Manager provides a w ay to view the properties of a de vice. Properties include the name of the manufacturer , the type of de vice, the dri vers installed, and th e system resources assigned to the de vice.
176 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Memory card problems Incorrectly connected o r faulty memory mo dules may cause errors that seem to be de vi ce-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 T urn of f the computer via t he Start menu.
177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the A C power light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is w orking properly by plugging in a lamp or o ther appliance. The A C adapter and power cabl e work corr ectly , b ut the battery will not charge.
178 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information on maxi mizing battery po wer , see “Charging the battery” on page 89 . Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happen s, the problem may be related to the keyboard i tself.
179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you are using the b uilt-in screen, make sure the di splay priority is not set for an external monitor .
180 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A message tells y ou that ther e is a pr oblem with y our display settings and that the ad apter type is incorrect or the current settings do not w ork with y our hardware.
181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o run Error-checking: 1 Click Start , then click My Computer . 2 Right-click the dri ve you want to check. The dri ve’ s properties box appears. 3 Click on Properties .
182 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A diskette will not go into the exter nal diskette driv e. Y ou may already have a disk ette in the dri ve. Mak e sure the dri ve is empty . Y ou may be insertin g th e disk ette incorrectly .
183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Examine the disc to see whether it is dirty . If necessary , wipe it with a clean cloth di pped in water or a neutral cleaner . Replace the disc in the tray . Make sure it is lyi ng flat, label side uppermost.
184 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 may impact the playback performance of the W inDVD player . WinD VD controls ar e disabled.
185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 for example, b y installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance. Some so ftware changes may also impact playback performance (for example, do wnloading new dri vers from the W eb).
186 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 WinDVD problems: Content issues Movies exhibit poor perf ormance of “Director's Commentary” or other si milar optional content versions. Some movi es may exhi bit poor performance of these features.
187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 WinDVD: Error messages This table offers descr iptio ns and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using W inD VD. Err or message and additional information Resolution The disc in the D VD-R OM dri ve is not a v alid disc type.
188 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W inD VD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations. The screen size exceeds the allo wable display limit. There are not enough sys- tem resources to play the D VD at the selected setting.
189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 There is a problem with the copy protection system within the D VD-R OM dri ve. Playback cannot co n- tinue. The D VD-R O M dri v e failed to authenticate (authorize playback of) the D VD disc.
190 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Permission to play is denied. Please check the Parental Control setting. The Parent al Control set- ting of W inD VD is lo wer than the Parental Control le vel of t he content being played.
191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound fr om the computer . Adjust the v olume control. If you are using external headphones or speak ers, check that they are securely connected t o your comp uter .
192 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other cards must be set up before you c an use them. Use the Wi n d ow s ® XP PC Card (PCMCIA) W izard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft ® documentation for more information, or refer to the do cumentation that came with the PC Card.
193 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary b utton, then click Properti es . The System Propert ies dialog box appe ars. 3 Click the Hardwar e tab . 4 Click the Device Manager button.
194 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 T urn of f the computer . 3 Connect the A C adapter and power cable. 4 K eep the computer plugged in for about three hours with the po wer turned of f. The problem may also be caused b y a conflict wi th any additional memory in your system.
195 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou may ha ve connected the prin ter while the computer is on. Disable Standby mode, turn of f the computer , and turn of f the printer . T urn the printer back on , make sure it is on line, then turn the computer back on.
196 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The modem is on, set up pr operly and still will not transmit or recei ve data. Make sure the lin e has a dial tone. Co nnect a telephone handset to the line to check this.
197 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Read the user’ s guides. It’ s very di ff icult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follo w e very time you e xperience a problem with the computer .
198 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For the number of a T oshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. Contacting T oshiba If you still need help and su spect that the problem is hardware-related, T oshiba of fers a v a riety of resources to help you.
199 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites toshiba.com W orldwide T oshiba corporate site computers.toshib a.com Marketing and produ ct information in the USA www .toshiba.ca Canada www .
200 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba’ s worldwide offices Au s t r a l i a T oshiba (Australia) Pty .
201 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide of fices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s.r .l. V iale Certosa 138, 20156 Milano Italy Jap an T oshiba Corp oration, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, T okyo, 105-8001 Japan Luxembourg T oshiba Information Systems Benelux B.
202 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T oshiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sloveni a Inea d.o.o. Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Sl oveni a Spain T oshiba Information Systems (España) S.
203 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys t hat, whe n pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or abo ve the ke y indicating the option or feature the ke y controls.
204 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the display ’ s content reappear . The W indows ® operating system log-on screen will appear , prompting you for a password. After typing in the password for the current user , press Enter .
205 Hot Keys Sound 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Follo w the steps listed in the W indows help to set up your password-protected screen saver . T o ensure the password protection is acti v a ted after pressing Fn + F1 (to acti v ate instant s ecurity), wait ten seconds before walking a way from the computer .
206 Hot Keys Disabling or enab ling the T ouchP ad 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot ke y turns the cursor control ov erlay on and of f. Fn + This hot k ey turns th e numeric o verlay o n and off.
207 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s Y our notebook computer features a u ni versal p o wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typica l AC power cable connec tors for various part s of the wor ld.
208 Power Cable Connectors 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 - Blank Page -.
209 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features de fined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide.
210 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memo ry module DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or vide.
211 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 PCMCIA Personal Computer Mem ory Card Internatio nal Association RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clo.
212 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 alternating curr ent (A C) — The type of power usually supplied to residential and commerci al wall outlets. A C re v erses its direction at regular interv als. Compare direct curr ent (DC). application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type.
213 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 bus — An electrical circuit that co nnects 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 de vice to another .
214 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 color palette — A set of speci f ied colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or devices can w o rk together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or language as anot her .
215 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 direct memor y access (DMA) — A dedicated ch annel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory — See folder . disable — T o turn a computer option of f. See also en able .
216 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 driver — See device dr iver . DV D — An in di vidual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DV D - RO M . D VD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) — A very high-capacity storage medi um that uses laser optics for reading data.
217 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 fo rm a t — (verb) T o prepare a blank disk for use with the computer’ s operating sy st em. Form atting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write in formation to the disk or read information from it.
218 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 hot key — (1) A feature in which certain keys in combination w ith the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery sav e mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that acti v ates a memo ry resident program.
219 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) — A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two tran sparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pa ttern that polarizes the light passing through it.
220 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 multimedia — A combin atio n of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a co mputer program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface — See MIDI. N network — A collection of computers and associated de vices that are connected by communications facilities.
221 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 PC Card — A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of no tebook computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard di sk dri ve, network adapter , sound card, or SCSI adapter .
222 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 rem ovable disk — A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A diskette is one e xample of a remov able disk. res ol ut i on — A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen.
223 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Standby — A feature of some Windo ws ® operating systems that allows you to turn of f the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again.
224 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3.
225 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Index A A C adapter 40 A C po wer light 28, 40, 43 Accessories programs 110, 124 audio features 146 av oiding injury 32 B battery caring for 95 changing 94 charge not lasti.
226 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 Character Map 117 charging main battery 90 R TC (real-time clock) battery 90 checking device properties 175 cleaning CD or D VDs 75 computer 56 diskettes 66 click 44 closin.
227 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 system tray 102 taskbar 102, 112 Device Manager 174 checking properties 175 disabling a device 174 dial-up connection 77 Dial-Up Netw orking W izard 77 Digital Subscriber L.
228 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 expansion memory slot 47 cov er 29 external monitor connecting 136, 148 not working 180 external speak ers 148 F F A T (File Allocation T able) 180 fil e s 102 backing up 6.
229 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 function keys 61 hot keys 206 indicator p anel 28 not working 168, 178 numeric ke ypad overlay 63 ov erlay ke ys 62 unexpected characters 178 W indo ws special ke ys 62 L l.
230 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 191 computer stops working 193 eject button 24 errors 194 hot swapping fails 193 inserting 150 modem default 137 not recognized 193 problem solving 191, 192 removing 151 re.
231 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 hardware conflict 17 1, 172 hardware conflict caused b y leg acy de vi ce 173 Help 171 high-pitched noise 191 illegal operation 167 Internet bookmarked site n ot found 171 .
232 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 blank 178 doesn’t look normal/flickers 179 Screen Saver tab 12 0 Search Engine 143 secondary button 44 security fitting a computer lock cable 57 instant password 203 lock.
233 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2 .3 130, 143 USB (Uni versal S erial Bus) port 23 USB mouse connecting 49 using Hibernate 82 modem 76 PC Cards 150 Standby 84 V video features exploring 144 volume, adjusting a.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba 1110-S153 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Toshiba 1110-S153 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba 1110-S153 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba 1110-S153 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba 1110-S153, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Toshiba 1110-S153.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Toshiba 1110-S153. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba 1110-S153 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
