Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto P25-S477 del fabbricante Toshiba
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TOSHIBA C6657-0603M1 Satellite ® P25 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ InT ouch ® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the Unite d States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 169 in this guide.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Model: Satellite P25 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer syste m you purchased may include a ReWr itable CD and/or D VD dri ve( s), among the most advanced data storag e technologies av ailable.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000 Industr y Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadi an ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Requirements The following information is p ursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. If the tele phone compan y notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Repairs to certified equipment should be coo rdinated by a representativ e designated by the s upplier . Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipm ent, or equipment malfunctions, may giv e the telecommunications compan y cause to request the user to disconnect th e equipment.
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 occasionally experience a less tha n optimal ne twor k performance or e ven lose your network connection. If you should experience an y such proble m, immediately turn of f either one of your Bluetooth™ or W ireless LAN. Please contact T oshiba PC product s upport on web site http://www .
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Canada – Industry Canada (IC) This de vice complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of t his radio equipment must e nsure that the ante nna is located or point.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 België/ Belgique: For outdoor usage only channel 10 (245 7 MHz) and 11 (2462 MHz) is allowed. For pri v ate usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is req uired.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This de vice complies with P art 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subj ect to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This de vice may not cause harmful interference.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Refer to the Regu latory Statements as identifi ed in the documentation tha t comes with those products for additional information. Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.
12 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwid th of 2,400-2,483.5 MHz for second generation lo w-power data communication systems su ch as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object ide ntif ication systems (premises r adio station and specified lo w-power radio station).
13 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regulation Confor mity Certif ication and the T echnical Conditions Compliance Approv al, and it belongs to the de vice.
14 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The correction of interference caused b y such unauthorized modif ication, substitution or a ttachment will be the res ponsibility of the user . The following information is de pendent on what type of wireless device is in your computer .
15 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T urbo Mode (5GHz) Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel ® PRO/ Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the T oshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the ra dio standard by th e countries/re gions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in th e countries/regions in the follow ing table.
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 on Web site http://www .to shiba-europe.com/computer s /tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or http://www .pcsu pport.global.toshib a.com in the United States for more information. When you use Bluetooth™ cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.
18 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ In any o ther en vironment where the risk of interference to other de vices or services is percei ved or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless de vices in a specific org anization or en vironment (e.
19 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated outpu t power of th e Bl uetooth™ Card from TOSHIB A is far below the FCC radio frequenc y expos ure limits.
20 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using this equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwid th of 2,400-2,483.5 MHz for second generation lo w-power data communication systems su ch as this equipment ov erlaps that of mobile object ide ntif ication systems (premises r adio station and specified lo w-power radio station).
21 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regul ation Conformity Ce rtif ication, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of lo w-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan.
22 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with t his model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED s ervice station.
23 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks Satellite, InT ouch, and Note worthy are registe red trademarks, Selec tServ , FreedomW are, and SmartMedia a re trademarks, of T oshiba Ame rica Information Systems, Inc.
24 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ......... ........................................ .............. 31 This guide ...............................................................31 Safety icons ............................................
25 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Keeping yourself comfortable ...........................46 Precautions ....................................................... 49 Setting up your computer .......................................51 Setting up your software .
26 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Saving your work .................................................... 78 Printing your work ..................................................79 Backing up your files ..............................................79 Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive .
27 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Charging the battery .............................................103 Charging the RTC battery ................................ 104 Monitoring battery power .....................................105 Determining remaining battery power .
28 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver..................133 Lesson 11: Setting the date and time ....................135 Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop ... 137 Lesson 13: Using System Restore ............
29 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Uploading and downloading files on the Internet ...............................................158 Exploring video features .......................................159 Changing the display properties setting .........
30 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Display problems ............................................182 Disk drive problems ........................................ 184 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive problems ....186 Sound system problems ................
31 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n troduction W elcome to the wo rld of po we rful and portab le multimedia computers! W ith your ne w T oshiba notebook computer , your access to information can accom pany you where ver you go. Y our system comes with the Microsoft ® Wi n do w s ® XP Home or XP Pro operating system.
32 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 familiarize yourself with the co mponents of the computer and ho w to turn it on. After that, seek out whate ver interests you most.
33 Introductio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Other icons used Additional icons highlight ot her helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highli ghts technical information about the computer . HINT : This i con denotes h elpful hints and tips.
34 Introduction Service options 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Ser vice options T oshiba of fers a full line of se rvice options b uilt around its SelectServ TM warranty programs. F or 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 “If Something Goes Wrong” on pa ge 169 .
35 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 .
36 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. T o open the display panel, slid e the display latch to the right and raise the panel.
37 Finding Y our Way Around Back 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The RGB (monitor) port lets you connect an e xternal monitor . The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel de vice, including ECP-compatible de vices.
38 Finding Y our Way Around Right side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Right side The modem port lets you use a standard RJ-11 teleph one cable to connect the modem dir ectly to a standard telephone line. For more information, see “Connecting the modem to a phone line” on pa ge 90 .
39 Finding Y our Way Around Left side 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Left side The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audi o-outp ut de vices, such as external speakers. Connecting other de vices automatically disables the internal speakers.
40 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 liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear , s harp images. For more information about viewing options, see “Exploring video features” on page 159 .
41 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The function keys , when used with the Fn ke y , acti v ate se veral dif ferent system functio ns. For more in formation, see “Hot K eys” on page 199 . The fr ont panel lights and system indicator lights pro v ide information about v ari ous system functions.
42 Finding Y our Way Around F r ont with the display open 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 completely dischar ged. For more in formation on de termining remaining battery po wer, see “Monitoring battery po wer” on page 105 . Indicator lights The hard disk drive light flashes while the hard disk driv e is being accessed.
43 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 printed on the top of the ke y . For more information, see “Using the numeric k eypad ov erlay” on page 76 . Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media and result in loss of data.
44 Finding Y our Way Around Underside 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The hard disk dri ve is the computer’ s permanent data storag e de vice. T o prevent possible CPU o verheating, do not block the cooling vents when the co mputer is in use. The r elease and lock secure the modular bays to the computer .
45 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.
46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Equipment that ge nerates a st rong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (oth er than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
47 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.
48 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 cus hion to pro vide extra back support. Lo wer-back-support cushions are a v ailable at many of fice supply store s.
49 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 injury from strain is to v ary your acti vities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your working day . Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and impro ve yo ur ef ficienc y .
50 Getting Started Selecting a place to work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Some PC Cards can become ho t with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot e ven if only one is being use d. Overheating of a PC Card can re sult in errors or instability in its operation.
51 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 51 b efore adding e xternal or internal components to your com puter .
52 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. T o register o nline, your compu ter’ s modem must have an Internet conn ection. A windo w will display asking if you wish to register with T oshiba and Microsoft.
53 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 o shiba keep y ou up-to-date with information about ne w products and upgrades, and also extends yo ur T oshiba w arranty worldwide at no char ge to you.
54 Getting Started Connecting the A C adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting the AC adapter Y our computer requires power to operate. Use the po wer cable and A C adapter to conn ect the computer to a liv e electrical outlet, or to ch arge the computer’ s battery .
55 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect A C power to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cable to the A C adapter . Connecting the power cable to the A C adapter 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN on the back of the computer .
56 Getting Started Char ging the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Charging the main batter y T o charge the main battery , plug the computer into a liv e wall outlet. It takes se veral hours to charge the battery with the computer of f. It takes much long er to char ge the battery while the computer is on.
57 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel . Opening the display pa nel T o avoid damaging the display pan el, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily .
58 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 illustration to help you lo cate this button, see “Front with the display open ” on page 40 . When you turn on the computer for the f irst time, don’t turn o ff the power again until the operating system ha s loaded completely .
59 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T o mo ve t he cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your fing er to ward yourself. ❖ T o mo ve the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your fi nger across the T ouchP ad from left to right.
60 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Control P anel window appears. 2 Click Printers and Other Hard ware . 3 Click Mouse or press the Fn + F9 hot k eys. The Mouse P roperties windo w appears. 4 Click the T ouchP AD ON/OFF tab .
61 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’ s popular applications. Y ou may want to increase the computer’ s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data.
62 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Base of a Satellite P25 series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 scre wdriv er , unscrew the two scre ws that secure the expansion memory slot cov er , then remov e the memory slot cov er .
63 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o avoid damaging the memor y module, be carefu l not to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you insert into the computer). 6 The memory enclos ure shares its spac e with a W i-Fi Mini PCI module.
64 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 11 Replace the scre ws and tighten them. 12 T urn the computer ov er and reconnect any cables you remov ed. 13 T urn on the computer . T o ve rify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory , click Start , Control Panel and click Pe rf ormance and Maintenance .
65 Getting Started Installing additional memory (optiona l) 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a mouse Y ou may want to use a mouse in stead of the T ouchPad, the computer’ s b uilt-in pointing de vice. T o connect a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into one of the USB ports.
66 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. T o dete rmine if the printer is USB- compatible, check its documentation. T o achie ve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may com e with your printer .
67 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the instructions indicated in yo ur printer manu al, or by using the operating system Add Print e r W izard.
68 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Add Printer W izard 4 Click Next . The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the operating system recognizes it automatically .
69 Getting Started Setting up a printer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer , then click Next . 8 Select the port settings accordi ng to the instructions in your printer’ s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected, then click Next .
70 Getting Started T urning off the computer 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 char ge the main battery .
71 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 moving 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 ter on battery power” on page 101 .
72 Getting Started Caring for your computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using a computer lock Y ou may want to secu re your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional POR T -Note worthy ® computer lock cable.
73 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.
74 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If your hard disk suddenly f a ils, you may lose all the data on it unless you ha ve a separate backup copy . ❖ Use Error -Checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal le vel.
75 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The lo wercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. ❖ The Caps Lock key chan ges only the alp habet ke ys to upper case — the number and symbol keys are not af fected.
76 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The keyboard provides two ke y s that ha ve special functions in the operating system: ❖ The W indows ® logo k ey opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application k ey has the same function as the secondary T ouchPad control b utton (or secondary mouse button).
77 Learning the Basics Using the ke y boar d 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can still use the ov erlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric ov erlay is on. T o do so: ❖ For lo wercase letters, hold do wn Fn while you type the letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold do wn both Fn and Shift while you type the letters.
78 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Starting a program The easies t way to st art a progra m is to double-click the name of the file that contains the in formation you wa nt to work on. T o f ind the f ile, use My Computer or W indows Explorer .
79 Learning the Basics Printing your work 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : T o make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. For information on ho w to name a file, see “W indows® XP file system” on page 118 .
80 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-ROM or Multi function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 2 Click Start , then click My Computer . 3 Click the dri ve that contains the f ile you want to copy . 4 Double-click the folder that contains the fil e, then click the file you want to copy .
81 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou use CD-R OMs to load and run softwar e, and to access reference material such as catal ogs, as well as listen to music. A special feature allows you to play audio CDs e ven when the computer is turned off.
82 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-ROM or Multi function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 HINT : When the compu ter is off and the DVD-ROM drive is on, press the stop/eject co ntrol button on the top of the computer to eject a disc.
83 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can eject a disc by pressing the stop/eject b utton twice. Use this method to eject a disc when the computer is turned of f and the sound su bsystem is turned on.
84 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-ROM or Multi function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a disc Before pla ying an audio CD, turn the volume down.
85 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Carefully place the disc in th e empty tray with its label faci ng up. Inserting a disc Be careful not to touch the drive’ s lens (located underneath the drive’ s spindle) or the area around it.
86 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-ROM or Multi function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle. If you position the disc incorrectly , it can jam the disc tray . 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indica ting that it is locked.
87 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample W indows Media TM Player scr een The W indows Media TM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, cl ick the Play/Pause b utton on the CD Player control panel.
88 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-ROM or Multi function drive 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and D VDs contain files just like the hard disk. CDs are often used to install software or store files that require lots of space, such as photographs and large presentation files.
89 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. 2 Pull the tray fully open, remo ve the disc and place it in its protectiv e cover .
90 Learning the Basics Setting up for communications 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o connect to the Inte rnet, you need a W eb bro wser , such as Microsoft ® Internet Explorer . For more detailed information regardin g your computer’ s modem, visit T oshiba’ s web site at toshiba.
91 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Enter the phone number of yo ur network connection and let the program dial the number . The computer connects with the network. Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows ® operating system could cause yo u to lose your work.
92 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut do wn 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer dialog box 2 Click Tu r n O f f . The computer shuts do wn completely . For th e Win dows ® XP Professional operating system, fol lo w these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click the Start button, then Shut down .
93 Learning the Basics Using T urn Of f or Shut down 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 retu rns to the state in which you left it.
94 Learning the Basics Using T urn Off or Shut do wn 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Restarting from Stand b y mode uses less time and battery po wer than restarting from T urn Of f or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting u p again, th e co mputer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and f iles you were using.
95 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba P ower Manage ment Advanced tab 4 Click A pply . 5 Click OK , then close the Control P anel. Starting again after T urn Off T o start the computer up again, press and release the po wer button.
96 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T urn off computer dialog box 3 Click Hibernate. The compute r sa v es the mode of the system, including all open programs and f iles, to the hard disk, and then po wers do wn completely .
97 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample T oshiba P ower Manage ment Advanced tab 4 Click A pply . 5 Click OK , then close the Control P anel. Starting again from Hibernation mode T o start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and release the po wer button.
98 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using Stand by Follo w these steps to po wer do wn the computer using the Stand by: 1 Click Start , select T urn off computer .
99 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you can put the computer into St and b y mode b y either pressing the po wer bu tton or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Stand by mode.
100 Learning the Basics T o shiba’ s online resour ces 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T oshiba’ s online resources T oshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about T oshiba products, gi ve help with technical questions, and keep you u p to date with future upgrades .
101 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 lo w-po wer standby mode when it is not being used, thereb y conserving ener gy and sa ving money in the process.
102 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on applications, po wer management settings an d features utilized. Recharge time v aries depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full po wer .
103 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changes to these settings may result in system performanc e or stability issues. Users who are not complete ly familiar with the power management component of the syste m should use the preset configuration .
104 Mobile Computing Char ging the battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Leav e the po wer connected, and the battery should begin charging after a fe w minutes. HINT : Once the batter y is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer on batter y power until the batter y discharges completely .
105 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 c har ge.
106 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Battery Po wer Meter tab. Sample T o shiba P ower Manag eme nt Battery P ower Meter tab TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer dr ains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequen tly if you are working in temperatures below 50 degr ees Fahrenheit.
107 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—sinc.
108 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting battery alarms Y our computer can be config ured to warn yo u when the battery is running lo w . Y ou can set multiple alarms. Each alarm can be set to alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery po wer haw been reached.
109 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Changing the main batter y When your battery po wer is running lo w , you ha ve two options—connect the computer to an A C power source or install a charged battery . When handling a batter y , be careful not to drop it or short- circuit its terminals.
110 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 While still holding the release latch in the open position gently slide the battery pa ck out of the computer .
111 Mobile Computing T aking car e of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Do not ov ercharge or re verse char ge a battery . Overchar ging will shorten its life, and re verse char ging could damage it. ❖ A void touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object.
112 Mobile Computing T aking care of your battery 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Operate the computer on battery po wer for f i ve minutes. If the battery pack has at least f iv e minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged.
113 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack shou ld last for years. When the battery pack nee ds replacing, the main ba ttery light flashes amber shortly after you ha ve fully rechar ged the battery .
114 Mobile Computing T raveling tips 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 manuals, power cables, and compact discs. Contact your authorized T oshiba representa ti ve for more information. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air , you may be required to pass your notebook through airpo rt security equipment.
115 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 .
116 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 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 sy stem.
117 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 1: Exploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can create a new desktop icon for an y folder , file, or program b y dragging the element’ s icon from its location in a windo w to the desktop area.
118 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 1: E xploring the d esktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 you open. Y ou can use these bu ttons to quickly switch between the programs or win do ws . T o make a program or windo w the acti ve one, click the program’ s or window’ s button on the taskbar .
119 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 2: Using the T ouc h P ad and contr o l buttons to gether 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 For more information, read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your c omputer .
120 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 4 Click an empty area to close th e shortcut menu. 5 Use the T ouchPad to m ov e the pointer to the Start bu tton.
121 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 3: Learning about th e Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample desktop with th e taskbar on the right HINT : Y ou can move the taskbar to any of the desktop’ s four edges. 8 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop.
122 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Cr eating a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 you can also type a W eb addre ss in the My Computer windo w . 1 Click Start , then double-click My Computer . The My Computer window appears.
123 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 4: Cr ea ting a new document 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operatin g system crea te s an icon on the desktop called Ne w T ext Document with the icon name highlighted. 3 T o gi ve your document a meaningful name, type My New Doc.
124 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Cr eating a new folder 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is analogous to a file folder stored in a fil e cabinet.
125 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 6: Starting pr ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 7 Close the windo w by clicking its Close butt on and continue with the next lesson to learn ho w to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually , you will kno w which program you want to use for a particular task.
126 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting p r ogr ams 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 T o open the seco nd program, click Start , then click All Programs . 4 Point to Accessories , then click Wi nd ow s E xp l ore r . The operating system opens W indows Explorer , which provides access to all your computer’ s resources.
127 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you hav e followed the lessons in this chapter , you now ha ve a screen with se veral program windo ws open.
128 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 2 Click the Minimize button at the top-right of the Explorer windo w to hide the windo w . W indows E xplorer disappears from the deskto p.
129 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 7: Resizing, r epositionin g, and hiding windows 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click and drag the edge of the windo w until it takes up just less than half the width of the desktop. 4 Click the title bar of the P aint window and drag it to the left side of the desktop.
130 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closi ng 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 .
131 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 9: Cr eating shortcuts 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 1 Mov e the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button. The operating system displa ys the desktop shortcut menu.
132 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 options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and F olders .
133 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 box, and then click Search .
134 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the scr een saver 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 of these properties can be customize d to meet your particular needs and tastes. DEFINITION: An object is an inde pende nt block of data, text, or graphics that was created by an in dividual application.
135 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 11: Setting th e date and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click the arro w beside the current option to open the screen sav er list box. 5 Scroll through the screen sa ver options by clicking the scroll arro ws in the list box.
136 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the da te and time 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Sample Date and T ime Pr operties dialog box HINT : T o open the Date and Time Prope.
137 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 12: Removing objects fr om the desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Lesson 12: Removing ob jects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial, you crea ted a new icon on the desktop.
138 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 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.
139 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 13: Using System Restor e 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T o delete e verything from the Recycle 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 .
140 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 operating system guides yo u through the process of storing your system settings for fu ture use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time.
141 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what 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 find in the inde x.
142 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 program to look at it while y ou read about the p rogram in the Help topic.
143 Getting to Know th e Windows ® XP Operat ing 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 indo ws ® XP operating system shut do wn your computer .
144 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 ow s ® XP operating.
145 Exploring Y our Options P erso nalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Personalizing your desktop Y our desktop is your virtual wo rkspace. This sec tion explains ho w to customize its features for the way you like to work.
146 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing 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 o rld W ide W eb integration at a single click.
147 Exploring Y our Options P erso nalizing 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.
148 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing 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 Folder Options . The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample F older Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options.
149 Exploring Y our Options P erso nalizing your desktop 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Customizing window toolbars Y ou can display one or mo re customizabl e toolbars at t he top of a windo w .
150 Exploring Y our Options P ersonalizing 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 .
151 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the off ice 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 .
152 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the of fice 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Setting up for communications T o connec t to the Interne t, use an on line service , or communicate across the tel.
153 Exploring Y our Options Using your computer at the off ice 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 yo ur 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 .
154 Exploring Y our Options Exchanging data with another computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exchanging data with another computer T o transfer a lar ge amount of information between computers, you need a ph ysical connection and a synchronization program.
155 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ A telephone line, DSL, a cabl e connection, or a satellite link ❖ A bro wser or communica tions program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) Once you ha ve established an ISP account, you can access the Internet.
156 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Signing up with an Internet Service Provider ❖ Getting started ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features .
157 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y ou can connect to the Intern et by usin g a telephone and modem or through other high er -speed communication methods such as Digital Sub scriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links.
158 Exploring Y our Options An overview of using the Internet 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you hav e an account with an ISP , you c an probably set up an email address at the same time as you sign up for the service.
159 Exploring Y our Options Exploring video featur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Exploring video features Y our computer’ s video features provide the vie wing of presentations or D VD movies on the computer screen. TECHNICAL NOTE: Video CD play back capability is not enabled on all systems.
160 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar to ward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 , then click App ly . The screen blinks momentar ily while the settings are adjusted. 4 The Monitor Settings windo w appears and asks if you want to keep the setti ngs.
161 Exploring Y our Options Explorin g audio feat ures 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you will only be able to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files. Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer .
162 Exploring Y our Options Explor ing audio fe atur es 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Adjusting recording settings The better the quality of the r ecording, the more disk space the sound f ile requires.
163 Exploring Y our Options Connecting a moni tor , ke yboar d and mouse 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Connecting a monitor , keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor , external full-size ke yboard and a mouse, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard off ice desktop computer .
164 Exploring Y our Options Using the Modular Bay 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 icon on the System tray . After the module is stopped, it is safe to remove . 2 Slide the Modular Bay ejection bar to wards the fro nt of the computer . Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode.
165 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting a module in to the Modular Bay T o install a module into the Modular Bay , simply slide the module all the way in to the Modular Bay . Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’ s capabilities and usefulness.
166 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Inserting PC Cards Use caution when lifting or turning your computer . Fa ilure to do so may result in damage to compo nents, such as cables, attached to your computer , or to th e computer itself.
167 Exploring Y our Options Using PC Car ds 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If you have a T ype III card, insert the connector in to the lower slot. If you have a T ype I or T ype II card, you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot. There are two eject b uttons, one per slot.
168 Exploring Y our 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.
169 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Chapter 7 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 o r the manufacturer of a software program.
170 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 3 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its name in the list. W indows T ask Manager Applications tab 4 Select the program you want to cl ose, then click End Ta s k .
171 If Something Goes Wrong 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W indows T ask Manag er Shutdown men u, T urn Off option The compute r shuts do wn. Y our program perf orms an illegal operation.
172 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when yo u turn on the po wer . The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the A C adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged batt ery .
173 If Something Goes Wrong The W indo ws ® operating system is not workin g 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windows ® operating system is not working Once you are f amiliar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system respon ds to your w ork routine, you can easily detect if the operating sy stem is not working correctly .
174 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng The W i ndows ® operating system is not working 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ Safe Mode (with Command Prompt) ❖ Enable Boot Loggi ng ❖ Enable VGA Mode ❖ Last known goo.
175 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The Windows ® XP operating system can help you If the operating system has star ted properly , bu t you still ha ve a problem using your computer , the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem.
176 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 A plan of action The smooth operation of th e system d epends on the interaction of all de vices, programs, and features. If the system or one of its attached de vices isn’t w orking, resolving the problem can be time- consuming and frustrating.
177 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 theory , if ev e ry de vice connected to the computer is Plug and Play-compliant, no two de vices will compete for the same system resources. Simply pl ug in the device and turn on your computer .
178 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling a device 1 Click Start, click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properti es . The System Propert ies dialog box appe ars.
179 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click the Device Manager b utton. 5 T o vie w the device(s) installed, double-click the de vice type. 6 T o vie w the properties, double-click the device. The operating system displa ys the De vice Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs.
180 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 5 If the error recurs, remov e the memory module entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory module eliminates the error , the memory module may be faulty .
181 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The battery may be too hot or to o cold to char ge properly . If you think this is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperat ure and try a gain. If the battery has completely dischar ged, it will not be gin charging immediately .
182 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 If the problem occurs when both the ke ypad overlays are off, make sure the soft ware you are using i s not remapping the ke yboard. Refer to the softwa re’ s documentatio n and check that the program does not assign dif ferent meanings to any of the keys.
183 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ T ry adjusting the contrast and brightne ss controls on the external monitor . ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen.
184 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 4 Click OK . The display mode is set to Si multaneous and the external display device does not w ork. Make sure the e xternal monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or hi gher .
185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The dri ve’ s properties box appears. 3 Click on Properties . 4 Click the To o l s tab . 5 Click the Check now bu tton. The Check Disk box appears (for example, Check Disk C).
186 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DVD-ROM or multifunction drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the dri ve tray has closed properly . Press gently until it clicks into place.
187 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability . Silver-colored CD-R OMs are the most reliable, follo wed by gold-colored CD-R OM. Green-colored CD- R OMs are the least reliable.
188 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer atte mpts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires b y reading its Card Information St ructure (CIS).
189 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common prob lems and their solutions: The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: 1 Click Start .
190 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Resolving a hardwar e conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The operating system display s a message that y ou may safely remov e the card. 3 Remov e the card from the slot. Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode.
191 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printe r is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and r eady (on line).
192 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng Develop good computing habits 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Modem problems This section lists common mo dem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the mo dem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the comp uter’ s modem port and the telephone line jack.
193 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 On a regular basis, back up the inf ormation stored on y our hard disk. Here are some ways you can do this: ❖ Copy f iles to a CD or other media, following the steps in “Saving your work” on page 78 .
194 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng If you need further assistance 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Before you call Since some problems may be related to the op erating system or the program you are usin g, it is important to in vestigate other sources of assistance first.
195 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ The recov ery CDs that came with your system. ❖ Name and version of the program in volved in the problem along with its installation CD-R OM. ❖ Information about what yo u were doing when the problem occurred.
196 If Someth ing Goes Wro ng T o shiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Belgium T oshiba Information Systems Benelux (Belgium) B.V . Excelsiorlaan 40 B-1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada T oshiba Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R - 8H2 Canada Czech Republic CHG T oshiba, s.
197 If Something Goes Wrong T o shiba’ s worldwide off ices 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Latin America and Caribbean T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
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199 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that , whe n pr essed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys h av e a legend on or abo ve the key indicating the option or feature the ke y controls.
200 Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 the display ’ s content reappear . The W indo ws ® operating system log-on screen will appear , prompting you for a password. After typing in the password for the current user , press Enter .
201 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 vated after pressing Fn + F1 (to acti v ate instant s ecurity), wait ten seconds before walking a way from the computer .
202 Hot Keys Stand by mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Stand by mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Stand by mode. ❖ A message box is displayed b y default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand by mode. This message box can be set so it doesn’t display .
203 Hot Keys Hibernation mode 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Hibernation mo de. ❖ If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to conf irm the computer is going into Hibernation mode.
204 Hot Keys Display modes 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display modes Display modes Fn + This hot k ey c ycles through the po wer-on display mode options. The display mode o ptions are: Built-in display panel only , Built-in display panel and external monitor si multaneous ly , External monitor only .
205 Hot Keys Enabling a wir eless device 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Enabling a wireless device Disabling or enabling the T ouchPad Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer (for systems with Wi -Fi ™ or Bluetooth ™ only).
206 Hot Keys K eyboar d hot ke ys 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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. Fn + This hot k ey tu rns the scroll lock featu re on 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 featur es a uni versal po wer supply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typica l A C power c able connec tors for v arious parts of the wor ld.
208 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide.
209 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory modu le DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video).
210 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 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 clock.
211 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 alternating curr ent (A C ) — The type o f po wer usually supplie d to residential and commercial w all outle ts. A C reve rses 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.
212 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 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 dri ves, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flo ws from one de vice to another .
213 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 compatibility — Th e extent to which computers, programs, or de vi ces can work together harmoniously , using the same commands, formats, or langu age as another . configuration — (1) The collection of compon ents that make up a single computer system.
214 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 disable — T o turn a computer option off. See also en able . disc — A round, flat piece of metal, desi gned to be read from and written to by optical (laser) technology , an d used in th e production of optical discs, such as CDs and D VDs.
215 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 D VD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc r ead-only memory) — A very high-capacity stor age medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each D VD-ROM can hold as much data as se veral CD-R OMs. Compare CD-R OM.
216 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 function k eys — The keys labeled F1 through F12, typ ically located on the keyboard. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) — A unit of data equal to 1,073,741,824 bytes (1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes).
217 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which on ly ev ery other line of pixels is refres hed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device — See device .
218 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 M megabyte (MB) — A unit of data equal to 1,048,576 bytes (1024 x 1024 bytes). See also bytes. memory — T ypically refers to the computer’ s main memory , where programs are run and data is temp orarily stored and processed.
219 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 NT f ile system (NTFS) — An adv anced file system designed for use specifically with the W ind ows NT operating system.
220 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 processor — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU) . program — A set of instructions that can be ex ecuted by a computer . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, an d utility .
221 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 R OM (read-only memory) — Non-v olatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that information in R OM remains whether or not the computer is receiving po wer .
222 Glossary 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 U universal serial bu s (USB) — A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps (12 m illion bits per second). U SB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices throu gh a single all-purpo se USB port.
223 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Index A A C adapter 41 A C power light 58 Accessories programs 126 , 139 audio features 160 av oidi ng injury 46 B battery caring for 110 changing 109 charge not lasting 181 .
224 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 problem solving 186 channels DMA 176 Character Map 131 charging main battery 103 R TC (real-time clock) battery 104 checking device properties 178 cleaning CD or D VDs 89 com.
225 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 system tray 118 taskbar 117 , 127 Device Manager 177 checking properties 178 disabling a device 178 dial-up connection 90 Dial-Up Netw orking W izard 90 Digital Subscriber Li.
226 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 saving 73 , 78 transferring 154 Fn key 41 folders 118 displaying information 15 0 front panel 41 function keys 41 , 75 H hard disk driv e light 42 , 58 hardware conflicts 175.
227 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ov erlay keys 76 unexpected characters 181 W indows special ke ys 76 L lights 42 AC p ow e r 58 battery 58 , 105 caps lock 42 cursor control mode 42 disk activity 42 D VD-ROM.
228 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 errors 190 hot swapping fails 189 inserting 166 modem default 152 not recognized 190 problem solving 187 , 18 9 removing 167 replacing 168 slots 38 using 165 PCMCIA (Personal.
229 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 missing files /trouble accessing a disk 184 modem not recei ving or transmitting 192 no sound 187 non-system disk or disk error 172 PC Card 187 checklist 188 error occurs 190.
230 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 printer 67 shortcut creating 130 menu 120 shut down 70 sound .wav f iles 16 0 problem solving 187 speakers ext er n al 162 Stand by mode hot key 202 Standby 91 , 93 low batte.
231 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 W war ran ty SelectServ 34 W eb address 157 W eb browsers 156 W eb content interface 146 We b s i t e s 194 W eb sites,T oshiba 195 windows hiding 127 reposit ioning 127 resi.
232 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.
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 P25-S477 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 P25-S477 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba P25-S477 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba P25-S477 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba P25-S477, 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 P25-S477.
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 P25-S477. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba P25-S477 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.
