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Satellite® 1000/1005 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ VirtualTechTM e-support tool Double-click the desktop icon or visit the Web site: http://virtualtech.answerteam.com ❖ InTouch® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 2
of the most advanced storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 3
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 4
telephone company will provide this information upon request. Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 5
to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message. Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment 1 NOTICE: The Industry - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 6
with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's Ringer Equivalence Number (REN - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 7
❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 8
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 9
employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 10
classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest "AUTHORIZED service station." To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 11
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Trademarks Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, SelectServ, FreedomWare, SmartMedia and VirtualTech are trademarks, and InTouch - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 12
12 Computer Disposal Information This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 13
Contents Introduction 21 This guide 21 Safety icons 22 Other documentation 23 Service options 24 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 25 Making sure you have everything 25 Front with the display closed 26 Back 27 Right side 28 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 14
14 Contents Precautions 39 Setting up your computer 40 Installing additional memory (optional 41 Removing a memory module 44 Connecting a mouse 44 Connecting a printer 45 Connecting the AC adapter 46 Installing a device in the Modular Bay 47 Charging the battery 47 Using the computer for - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 15
15 Contents Caring for diskettes 66 Backing up your files 67 Using your CD or DVD drive 68 DVD-ROM drive components 69 Inserting a disc 70 Playing an audio CD 72 Playing a DVD 72 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD 73 Removing a disc with the computer on 73 Removing a disc with the computer - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 16
16 Contents Monitoring battery power 89 Determining remaining battery power 89 Conserving battery power 90 What to do when the battery runs low 91 Setting battery alarms 91 Maximizing Your Computer's Battery Life ........ 92 Changing the main battery 94 Removing the battery from the computer - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 17
: If I am lost, what do I do 124 Windows® XP Help and Support Center ........ 124 Using the online tours and tutorials 126 Lesson 15: Turning off 141 The World Wide Web 142 Internet Service Providers 142 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 142 Surfing the Internet 143 Internet - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 18
or headphones......... 150 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 150 Changing the display properties setting 151 Using PC Cards 152 PC Card supporting software 152 Inserting PC Cards 152 Removing PC Cards 153 Hot swapping 153 Chapter 7: WinDVD 2000 155 Playing DVDs 155 Using the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 19
when you turn on the computer........... 181 The Windows® operating system is not working . 182 Using Startup options to fix problems 183 Internet problems 183 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 184 Resolving a hardware conflict 185 A plan of action 185 Resolving hardware conflicts - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 20
20 Contents Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 213 Appendix A: Hot Keys 217 Instant password security 217 Sound 218 Display modes 218 Keyboard hot keys 218 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 219 USA and Canada 219 United Kingdom 219 Australia 220 Europe 220 Glossary - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 21
, your access to information can accompany you wherever you go. Your system comes with either Windows® XP Home, or Windows® XP Professional. This guide contains information for both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba computer. For specific information on the software, see the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 22
with the components of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out whatever interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 23
the definition of a term used in the text. Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation: ❖ This electronic user's guide. ❖ Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery CDs. ❖ Toshiba Accessories - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 24
24 Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM warranty programs. For more information, visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 179. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 25
Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a "grand tour" of your notebook computer. It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 26
a diskette drive or an additional hard disk drive. The bay only supports one device at a time. It is designated by default as drive D:. CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Instead, use a slim - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 27
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer. DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. USB peripherals have a single standard - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 28
system, including audio CDs and DVD-ROMs. The PC Card ejection tabs release PC Cards from the corresponding slots. The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type I or Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. See "Using PC Cards" on page 152 for more information - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 29
Left side Finding Your Way Around Left side 29 Speaker Headphone jack Microphone jack Line-in jack The line-in jack allows you to connect an external input device. The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device. The 3.5 mm headphone jack - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 30
30 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Front with the display open Screen System indicator panel Volume control Power button Keyboard Indicator panel Primary button TouchPad Secondary button Palm rest The computer's screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 31
secondary functions. Indicator panel Caps lock light Numeric mode light Cursor control mode light NOTE: For environments that do not permit wireless use or instruct you to turn off all radio devices (for example, aboard commercial aircraft), you should turn the Wi-Fi switch off. The caps lock - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 32
32 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open arrow printed on the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on page 63. The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on. When this light is on, - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 33
Finding Your Way Around Underside 33 The Modular Bay light flashes green when the Modular Bay is in use. CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so may damage the media and result in loss of data. Underside Modular Bay Modular Bay release latch Expansion memory - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 34
34 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery pack contains the battery. For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 94. The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 35
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 36
completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact a Toshiba authorized service provider. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers. With a little - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 37
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 37 ❖ If you are using an external monitor, the top of the display should be no higher than eye level. ❖ If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer, maintain good - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 38
38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back support. Lower-back-support cushions are available at many office supply stores. ❖ Sit with your back straight so that - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 39
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 39 Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your working day. Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency. ❖ Take - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 40
40 Getting Started Setting up your computer one is being used. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation. Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the computer's keyboard. If you do spill a liquid - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 41
Getting Started Setting up your computer 41 line. See "Connecting the modem to a phone line" on page 75. Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to: ❖ Add more memory ❖ Connect a mouse ❖ Connect a local printer ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Connecting a monitor, keyboard and - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 42
display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover. Expansion memory slot cover ? Base of a Satellite 1000/1005 Series computer 4 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the expansion memory slot cover, then remove the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 43
module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 9 Replace the expansion memory slot cover. 10 Replace the screws and tighten them. 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 44
44 Getting Started Setting up your computer make sure the memory module is seated properly, as described in step 8. Removing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 41. 2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory module pops up. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 45
Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 Connecting a printer Before connecting a printer, you need to know whether it uses a USB or a parallel interface. Check the printer's documentation. You also need a suitable printer cable, which may come with your printer. Otherwise, you can purchase one - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 46
46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer's batteries. The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in. Power cable AC adapter Power cable and AC - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 47
Getting Started Charging the battery 47 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the back of the computer. To locate the DC-IN jack, see "Back" on page 27. 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights glow. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 48
48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time is on. If the computer is not consuming full power, the time required to charge the battery is reduced. For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 85. CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 49
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 49 Turning on the power 1 Check that all the drives are empty. 2 Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power button located on the top of the keyboard. For an illustration to help you locate this button, see "Front with the display - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 50
the control buttons. For more on the TouchPad, see "Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together" on page 101. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary (left-hand) button. To double-click, - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 51
documentation to find whether it uses the right mouse button. Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer, the operating system guides you through several essential steps to set up your software. These steps may or may not appear in the following order: ❖ Select your time zone - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 52
information from Microsoft. ❖ Sign up for Internet access. This step guides you through signing up for a new Internet account, or assists . You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your printer manual, or by using the operating system Add Printer Wizard. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 53
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 2 Select Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window appears. Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard starts. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 54
If your printer is Plug and Play, the operating system recognizes it automatically. You can ignore the remainder of this section. See your printer manual. 5 If the printer you are setting up: ❖ Is not connected to a network, select Local printer attached to this computer. If you select Local printer - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 55
select your printer. 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your printer, then click Next. 8 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer's documentation and the port to which your printer is connected, then click Next. The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 56
56 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 57
Getting Started Caring for your computer 57 Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 58
58 Getting Started Caring for your computer PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 59
Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work temporarily stays in the computer's memory until you save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 60
60 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 61
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 61 Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. ❖ The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 62
62 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows® special keys Application key Windows logo key Windows® special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the operating system: ❖ The Windows® logo key opens the Start menu. ❖ The Application key has the same function as - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 63
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 63 Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn on the numeric keypad overlay, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on. You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 64
❖ Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The Windows® XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step-by-step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. See "Lesson 6: Starting programs" on page 108. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 65
Learning the Basics Printing your work 65 To save: ❖ A file you are updating, open the program's File menu and click Save. ❖ A new file, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name for the file, and click OK. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 66
66 Learning the Basics Using diskettes Using diskettes The 3.5-inch diskette drive, which fits in the Modular Bay, lets you use either double-density (720 KB) or high-density (1.44 MB) diskettes for data transfer and storage. If your diskette drive is not already installed in the Modular Bay, - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 67
Learning the Basics Backing up your files 67 ❖ If a diskette is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened in water. Do not use cleaning fluids. ❖ Never slide back the protective metal cover. ❖ Never touch the magnetic surface of a diskette. Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 68
material such as catalogs, as well as listen to music. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 69
DVD drive 69 DVD-ROM drive components If you have a DVD-ROM drive, it may look like this: Drive-in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in-use indicator light is - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 70
70 Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive Inserting a disc WARNING: Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. To turn the volume down, use the Volume Control switch or access the Volume Control program (click Start, - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 71
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive 71 Inserting a disc CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the drive's lens (located underneath the drive's spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 72
or to pause, click the Play/Pause button on the CD Player control panel. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. Playing a DVD This manual has an entire chapter devoted to using WinDVD. For information about how to play back a DVD, see "WinDVD 2000" on page 155. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 73
Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive 73 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and 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. You can use - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 74
drive Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject button access hole. CAUTION: 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 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 75
NOTE: Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission. Connecting the modem to a phone line The Satellite 1000/1005 Series computers come with a builtin modem. To use the modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade RJ11 telephone line - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 76
76 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer the telephone number for the dial-up connection. To set up the network connection, use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard: 1 Click Start and point to All Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click Network Setup Wizard or Network - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 77
Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 77 ❖ No power is used while the computer is shut down. This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time. ❖ Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. ❖ When starting up again, - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 78
78 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Stand by command The Stand by command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Stand by holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Factors when - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 79
Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 79 Using Turn Off or Shut down For the Windows® XP Home operating system, follow these steps to shut down the computer: 1 Click Start, select Turn off computer. The Turn off computer dialog box appears. Sample Turn off computer dialog box 2 Click - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 80
80 Learning the Basics Using Turn Off or Shut down 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Performance and Maintenance icon. 3 Once the Performance and Maintenance window is displayed, double-click the Toshiba Power Management icon. The Power - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 81
Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 81 Using Hibernation For the Windows® XP Home operating system, or Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server, follow these steps to power down the computer using Hibernation: 1 Click Start, select Turn off computer. The - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 82
82 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation The computer saves the mode of the system, including all open programs and files, to the hard disk, and then powers down completely. Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode by pressing the power button or - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 83
Learning the Basics Using Stand by 83 Using Stand by For the Windows® XP Home operating system, or Windows® XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server, follow these steps to power down the computer using the Stand by command: 1 Click Start, select Turn off computer. The - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 84
84 Learning the Basics Using Stand by 2 Select Stand by from the drop-down list of options. 3 Click OK. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks green to indicate the machine is in Stand - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 85
Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features that - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 86
86 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer is turned off. Battery safety precautions ❖ Never try to disassemble a battery. ❖ Never overcharge or reverse charge a - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 87
Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 87 Maximizing battery life A high-capacity battery pack can be recharged many times. Over time it will gradually lose its ability to hold a charge. To maximize the life of your battery: ❖ Avoid leaving the computer plugged in and unused for - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 88
88 Mobile Computing Charging the battery Charging the battery NOTE: Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer. To charge the battery, plug the computer into - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 89
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 89 Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real-time clock (RTC) and calendar. During normal use, the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged. Occasionally, the RTC battery may lose its - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 90
90 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Performance and Maintenance icon. 3 Once the Performance and Maintenance window is displayed, double-click the Toshiba Power Management icon. The current power - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 91
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 91 Toshiba's power-saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to recharge the battery. Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes. To change the power usage mode, hold down - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 92
92 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power also set the computer to enter Stand by mode or Hibernation mode or to completely power down when the alarm goes off. To set an alarm: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Performance and Maintenance - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 93
Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 93 Sample Recondition Battery procedure dialog box No - Clicking this will close the reminder dialog box. The Recondition Battery reminder dialog box will appear after another 50 charge cycles. Remind Me Later - Clicking this will set the Recondition - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 94
the battery from the computer 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using Hibernation" on page 81. 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 95
. ❖ Always travel with the computer in a carrying case. Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cables, compact discs and diskettes. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 96
96 Mobile Computing Traveling tips Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information. TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment. The X-ray equipment will not harm your computer. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 97
Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System This chapter introduces the Windows® XP operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks. If you have used a Windows® operating system before, you will find the Windows® XP operating system familiar. Whether you have - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 98
the desktop start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. However, the differences are not significant and do not indicate any - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 99
displayed on your system desktop include: Toshiba Great Software Offer-A service provided by Toshiba that offers additional software. Recycle Bin-Holds files -A Toshiba utility to help answer technical questions and troubleshoot system problems. For more information about VirtualTech, see "Using - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 100
System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop ❖ Open recently accessed documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Search for files ❖ Access Windows Help and Support Center ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer For more information on starting programs, see "Lesson 6: Starting - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 101
101 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together Programs, documents, and other data are held in files. These files can be grouped together in folders, and folders can be grouped inside other folders for convenient organizing. All the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 102
the primary button (usually the left) to open the Start menu. NOTE: In this guide, the term "click" refers to the primary button, which is usually the left-hand button. Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically mention that button. For example, "click the secondary button." 2 Click - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 103
103 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons together Sample My Computer window 6 Now click the Close button in the upper-right corner of this window. The operating system closes the My Computer window. 7 Click an empty area of the taskbar at - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 104
Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar. The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 105
105 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document you can also type a Web address in the My Computer window. 1 Click Start, then double-click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2 On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click Address Bar if it is not - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 106
106 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 4: Creating a new document 2 Click New, then click Text Document. The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document with the icon name highlighted. 3 To give your document a meaningful name, type My New Doc.txt - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 107
107 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 5: Creating a new folder To learn more about Notepad, click Help or open the Help menu by pressing F1. For now, leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson. Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 108
108 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting programs The outline of the document icon moves across the desktop and disappears into the folder. 6 To see your document, double-click the folder icon. A window opens and displays the contents of the folder. 7 Close the window - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 109
109 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 6: Starting programs Sample Paint window 3 To open the second program, click Start, then click All Programs. 4 Point to Accessories, then click Windows Explorer. The operating system opens Windows Explorer, which provides access to all your - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 110
110 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it-one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer. 5 Click the Paint button on the taskbar. The operating system displays - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 111
111 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size, shape, and position of windows open on the desktop. Sample Windows Explorer open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 112
112 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Minimizing and maximizing windows 1 To make the Windows Explorer window the active window, click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar. The operating system highlights the Windows Explorer - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 113
113 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 8: Closing programs For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time. 2 Move the pointer to the right-hand edge of the Paint window. The pointer changes to a two-headed arrow. 3 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 114
114 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts To close the programs: 1 Click the Close button at the top-right of the Explorer window. That is all there is to it. Windows Explorer closes, removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well. 2 Close Paint and the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 115
115 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box, type c:\windows\system32\calc.exe and click Next. The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut. 4 Type Calculator and click Finish. The - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 116
116 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don't know the name and location of the program file. 1 Click Start, then point to Search. Sample Search options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 117
117 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Sample Search Results dialog box HINT: Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. 3 Type char in the All or part of the file name: text box, and then click Search. The operating system displays a list - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 118
118 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately. You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful. HINT: The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 119
119 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box. Sample Display Properties dialog box 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. 4 Click the arrow beside the current option-probably "(None)"-to open the screen - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 120
120 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 11: Setting the date and time The next lesson explains how to set two other properties-the date and time. Lesson 11: Setting the date and time You initially set the computer's date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 121
121 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop 4 Click the Time zone drop-down list box and set your time zone. 5 Click OK. There is a third tab, Internet Time, which when selected allows you to have Windows® XP automatically synchronize your time. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 122
122 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop 4 To completely remove an object, select it, and then click File, Delete. The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. Later on-in your real work, not - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 123
123 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 13: Using System Restore To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once, choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. Click Yes to confirm that you are sure. HINT: Empty the Recycle Bin periodically. Even though an item is moved to the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 124
of storing your system settings for future use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time. Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This lesson teaches you how to use some of the Help and Support features in Windows® XP operating system. Windows® XP Help - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 125
125 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? Sample Help and Support Center Index The left side of the screen contains the index. The text box above the index, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 126
126 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the Paint link. The operating system opens the Paint program. Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about. However, when you do - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 127
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer Sample Windows® XP Tours and tutorials window To start a Windows® XP tour or tutorial: 1 Click Start, then Help and Support Center. 2 Click What's new in Windows XP. 3 Click Taking a tour or tutorial. 4 On the right pane, click Take the Windows XP tour. Lesson 15 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 128
128 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System Lesson 15: Turning off your computer 2 Click Turn Off. The computer shuts down. For the Windows® XP Professional operating system: 1 Click Start, then select Shut Down. The Shut Down dialog box appears. 2 Select Shut down from the drop-down list. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 129
New system file protection ❖ A system restore function, allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode ❖ An improved help center, support automation, and automatic Windows® operating system update ❖ Wizards to simplify setting up your home network ❖ Ability to share one Internet connection - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 130
130 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace. This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work. You can customize the following aspects of the desktop: ❖ Taskbar-which resources to display for - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 131
. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Desktop tab. 4 Click the Customize Desktop button. 5 Click the Web tab. 6 Follow the instructions to set up your desktop. Adding components to the Web content interface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 132
interface in several other ways. For further information, see your operating system documentation or access Windows® Help by clicking Start, Help and Support Center. Changing desktop and browsing style The operating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 133
133 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop The My Computer window appears. 2 Select the Tools menu, then click Folder Options. The Folder Options dialog box appears. Sample Folder Options dialog box 3 Click the preferred options. 4 Click Apply, then OK. Personalizing individual windows - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 134
134 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window. As you browse, the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 135
135 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop The elements you can add to the top of the window are: Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages, programs, folders, or documents. By default, the address bar shows your current location, and whether it is a folder or a Web page - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 136
Show common tasks in folders. 5 Click Apply, then OK. Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page. Using your computer at the office By connecting - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 137
telephone line ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. If you're having trouble connecting - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 138
the device status area, the computer should indicate whether the modem is working properly. 9 If the modem isn't working properly, click Troubleshooting and follow the instructions. 10 Click OK to close the properties box, then the Phone and Modem options box. 11 Close the Control Panel. Connecting - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 139
139 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer ❖ Connect to the Network at My Workplace ❖ Set up a home or small office network ❖ Set up an advanced connection 5 Click Next and follow the directions on the screen. The computer connects to the network. Exchanging data with another - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 140
. 4 Follow the online guide instructions. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need: ❖ A modem (one comes with your computer) ❖ A telephone line, DSL, a cable connection, or a satellite link ❖ A browser or communications program ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) Once you - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 141
) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine the current COM port name Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Signing up with an Internet Service Provider ❖ Getting started ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 142
Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Microsoft's Web browser, Internet Explorer, which is preinstalled on your system, is automatically configured so that when you first start it, it guides - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 143
you have an account with an ISP, you can probably set up an email address at the same time as you sign up for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas can communicate in real-time, one-on - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 144
board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading and downloading files on the Internet Transferring files of data. You can also use the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) supported by a separate software program. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 145
145 Exploring Your Options Exploring video features Exploring video features Your computer's video features provide the viewing of presentations or DVD movies on the computer screen. Playing DVDs 1 Open the DVD-ROM tray. 2 Place the DVD in the DVD-ROM drive. 3 Launch WinDVDTM 2000 and press the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 146
146 Exploring Your Options Exploring video features Playing Video CDs TECHNICAL NOTE: Video CD playback capability is not enabled on all systems. 1 Fit the DVD-ROM drive in the Modular Bay, if necessary. 2 Place the Video CD in the DVD-ROM drive. 3 Launch WinDVD 2000 and press the Play button. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 147
's display to view DVD movies or presentations on an external device. In this instance, there is an alternative way in which you can manually set the display for external viewing. 1 Right-click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties. The Display Properties dialog box appears. Sample Display - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 148
148 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone. You can play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones or external speakers. Recording sounds You can make audio - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 149
149 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 150
150 Exploring Your Options Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse 2 In the Sound Recorder window, click Edit, then click Audio Properties. 3 In the Audio Properties dialog box, adjust the Recording Volume and Preferred device. 4 Click OK. Your new settings take effect the next time you record. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 151
151 Exploring Your Options Changing the display properties setting You can connect an external USB-compatible keyboard and a USB-compatible mouse to one of the three USB ports. For more information about connecting a mouse, see "Connecting a mouse" on page 44. Changing the display properties setting - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 152
cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use. PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software - a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 153
153 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards 3 Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place. NOTE: If you have a Type III card, insert the connector into the lower slot. If you have a Type I or Type II card, you can insert - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 154
154 Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use. For example: ❖ Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it. ❖ Never remove a network card while you are - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 155
Chapter 7 WinDVD 2000 WinDVD is a software program for playing back CDs, VideoCDs and DVDs. This chapter explains how to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power. For systems with a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 156
RW drive into the Modular Bay. Insert a DVD into the drive, following the instructions in "Inserting a disc" on page 70. The computer automatically detects the disc in " on page 165 for information on enabling autoplay). To open WinDVD manually: 1 Click Start, and point to All Programs. 2 Point to - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 157
at the top and a status bar at the bottom. If the toolbar or status bar does not appear, you can display them by following the instructions in "Setting general properties" on page 165. The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls. Pause the pointer over a button to display its definition. The - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 158
WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player. TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer's hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 159
159 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs From the WinDVD control panel, you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button. The expanded control panel contains several advanced features. See "Using WinDVD Advanced Features" on page 171 for an explanation of these features. Using - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 160
160 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Repeat - repeat the current None chapter, if the DVD contains chapters. Otherwise this button repeats the DVD from the beginning. When the repeat button is activated, the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 161
161 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Fast backward - move R quickly backward through the DVD content. When you reach the desired location, click the play button to resume playing the DVD. Previous - move to the beginning of the previous chapter and resume - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 162
control panel again, double-click anywhere in the video window. Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer's hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 163
163 WinDVD 2000 Using playlists Creating playlists 1 On the WinDVD control panel, click the playlist button. The Playlist window appears. Sample Playlist window 2 Click the File button in the lower left corner of the window, to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files. 3 In the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 164
164 WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD 5 When you have finished creating your playlist, click Save Playlist to save it. You do not assign a name to the saved playlist, as you can only save one playlist at a time. After saving the playlist, a confirmation dialog box appears. 6 Click OK to close the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 165
165 WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD 2 On the WinDVD control panel, click the Properties button. WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box, with the General tab on top. Sample Properties dialog box with the General tab on top Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 166
166 WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD NOTE: Most DVD-ROM drives let you change the region code, usually between one and five times. Once a drive has reached the limit, the region code cannot be changed again. Pay careful attention to the Remaining times until permanent box on the General properties tab - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 167
167 WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD Setting audio properties NOTE: The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports. When playing a DVD, some of the control panel features may be unavailable. Unsupported features appear gray, and you cannot select them. 1 In the Properties dialog - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 168
168 WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD ❖ No vocal does not output vocals to any speaker. ❖ Left vocal outputs vocals to left speakers only. ❖ Right vocal outputs vocals to right speakers only. ❖ Both outputs vocals to both left and right speakers. 4 In the Dolby Pro Logic box, select the Always enable - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 169
169 WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD Setting display properties 1 In the Properties dialog box, click the Display tab. The Display tab moves to the front. Sample Properties dialog box with Display tab selected 2 Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 170
170 WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD Customizing the control panel You can customize the appearance of your WinDVDTM 2000 player's control panel. To configure the control panel's appearance: 1 Position the pointer over the control panel, then click the secondary button to display a shortcut menu of - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 171
About to display copyright and version information. Using WinDVD Advanced Features TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer's hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 172
172 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD Advanced Features The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel. To open the expanded control panel, click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel. See "Playing DVDs" on page 155 for help locating the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 173
Use this 173 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD Advanced Features To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Directional buttons ↑ (Up) - use to navigate the → (Right) WinDVD menus, as ↓ (Down) you would the arrow ← (Left) keys on the keyboard. Enter The center button represents Enter. Numeric keypad - 0 - 9 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 174
174 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Menu button - displays all available menus for the current DVD. Examples of menus are: Root, Audio Language, Subtitles. Use your mouse or the control panel directional buttons to select a menu. Click - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 175
This feature is most commonly used with multi-language content to change the spoken/heard language. This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes. Subtitles - displays S a list of all the available language subtitles. This button is enabled only for DVD content that - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 176
176 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Bookmark - save an None unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference. On the bookmark shortcut menu, click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box. Type a bookmark name, then click OK. The - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 177
177 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD Advanced Features 4 Release the primary button. WinDVD automatically fills the window with the selected area. Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window, you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature. 1 With the video window in - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 178
178 WinDVD 2000 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD The adjustment dialog box provides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness. It also provides two color control sliders. Move the Color control 1 slider to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow color values. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 179
likely to encounter. For further assistance and solutions, use Toshiba's support tool VirtualTechTM to help diagnose and solve possible problems. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Your program stops responding. If - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 180
Details button and select the text the operating system displays. The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 181
happens. You are probably in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict. When this happens, turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To clear the condition, press the power button until it turns off the computer. Clearing the condition may get the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 182
time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any of these - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 183
change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. This known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked) ❖ Directory services restore mode (Windows® domain controllers only) ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 184
operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem. To access Windows® XP Help and Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 185
message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® Help and Support to troubleshoot the problem first. For help on hardware conflicts: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Click the Hardware link in the window's right pane. A list of - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 186
186 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict as it works. These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources. Direct Memory Access Similarly, the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 187
187. ❖ Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. CAUTION: Changing - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 188
monitor, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, and other power-using functions. ❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. A Troubleshooting button is also present. Click troubleshooting. A Help and Support window for that device appears. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 189
2 Remove the memory module. 3 Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions in "Installing additional memory (optional)" on page 41, and making sure batteries (main battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cable - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 190
190 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict If the AC power light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. The AC adapter and power cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery doesn't charge - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 191
and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard. Refer to the software's documentation - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 192
the display priority is not set for an external monitor. To do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 193
higher. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mode. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. Typical disk problems are: You are having trouble accessing a disk - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 194
to recover lost data using utility software, which is available from your dealer. Some programs run correctly but others do not. This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does not run properly, refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 195
access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Error-checking on the faulty diskette (for instructions, see "Disk drive problems" on page 193). CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the drive tray has - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 196
, use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject the computer. Some discs run correctly, but others do not. If the problem is with an application CD-ROM, refer to the software's documentation and check - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 197
197 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Playback performance is poor. The use of DMA dramatically increases the DVD playback performance of your system. To make sure DMA is turned on and to check its settings: 1 Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel. 2 Click the Performance - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 198
color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback. (Some systems do not support video overlays if these parameters are not optimal.) Try lowering these settings to improve performance. WinDVD problems: Content issues Movies exhibit poor performance of "Director's Commentary" or other similar - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 199
) ❖ DirectShow® 6.0 (Source: Microsoft) ❖ DVD-ROM drive with DMA enabled (only available with Microsoft OSR 2.1 or above with PIXX 4.0 and USB support added) ❖ WinDVD software WinDVD: Error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 200
Web site). No audio subsystem could be found for playback. There is a problem with the audio card or audio component within the system. The problem may be one of the following: The audio card is faulty. There is a problem with the audio driver. Check installation of the sound card drivers. WinDVD - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 201
drivers. An unexpected error has occurred. This error is unclassified. Report the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. This is usually a rare, title-specific problem. There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD-ROM drive. Playback cannot continue - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 202
authorized. Change the Parental Control level in the DVD Options dialog. Note that WinDVD requires a password for this change. WinDVD encountered an error. Report the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 203
This file appears to contain unsupported data. Please refer to the Supported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this disc is a valid type (DVD-Video, Video CD, or audio CD). Sound system problems You do not hear any sound from the computer. Adjust the volume control. If you - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 204
or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you're having trouble getting one or more of these devices special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 205
sure the computer is loading only one version of Card and Socket Services. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. If card malfunctions again, it may be defective. Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slots appear to be dead. PC - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 206
between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system. Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 187 for more information. Since all PC Cards share the same socket, each card is not required to have its - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 207
device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 208
the software manufacturer for more information. Modem problems This section lists common modem problems: The modem will not receive or transmit bits per second) or higher. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings. The modem is on, set - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 209
Computing tips" on page 59 for instructions. On a regular basis, back problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 210
to supplement the information in the manuals. Using VirtualTech VirtualTech is a suite of innovative support resources and tools installed on your common computer problems. These are arranged in easy to navigate topics like software, hardware and the Internet. ❖ A set of powerful support tools that - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 211
the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group 2 Next, try one of Toshiba's online services. The Toshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServe® by typing: go toshiba. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 212
along with its installation diskettes or CD-ROM. ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred. ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred. For technical support, call the Toshiba InTouch® Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 213
Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com toshiba.ca toshiba-Europe.com toshiba.co.jp/index.htm csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/ support/supp_home_latin.jsp Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product information in the USA Canada Europe Japan Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 214
214 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimäentie 14 P.O. Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Regensburg Germany Hungary Technotrade Kft. Szerencs utca 202 1147 Budapest Hungary Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 215
215 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Morocco C.B.I. 22 Rue de Béthune Casablanca Morocco Norway Scribona Norge A/S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P.O. Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Poland TECHMEX S.A. ul. Partyzantów 71, 43-316 Bielsko-Biala 01-059 Warszawa Poland - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 216
216 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom The Rest of Europe - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 217
Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Instant password security F1 Fn + This hot key blanks the display. To resume - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 218
the resolution of the built-in display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. Simultaneous mode works only with external monitors that support 640 X 480 resolution and higher. Keyboard hot keys F10 Fn + and off. + F11 Fn off. F12 Fn + off. This hot key turns the cursor - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 219
Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved BS approved 219 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 220
220 Power Cable Connectors Australia Europe AS approved VDA approved NEMKO approved - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 221
NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 222
disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 (parallel port) LSI large - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 223
transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix technology. Also known as - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 224
signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in read-only memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 225
225 Glossary bus - An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another. See also bus speed, frontside bus. bus speed - The - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 226
unit (CPU). CPU cache - A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. cursor - A symbol that indicates the current position - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 227
227 Glossary direct memory access (DMA) - A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. directory - See folder. disable - To turn a computer option off. See also enable. disc - A round, flat piece of metal, designed to be read from and written - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 228
228 Glossary drag - To hold down the TouchPad control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the primary TouchPad control button or left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. DVD - An - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 229
229 Glossary file extension - The three characters following the period (pronounced "dot") at the end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .exe for program files and .hlp for help files. See also file name. folder - Also called directory. A container for - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 230
. internal device - See device. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 231
231 Glossary L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. LAN (local area network) - A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 232
232 Glossary modem - Short for "modulator/demodulator." A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital, enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines. motherboard - The main circuit board in the computer. It contains - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 233
where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. processor - See central processing unit (CPU). program - A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, and utility. See - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 234
ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S select - To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 235
- See active-matrix display. U universal serial bus (USB) - A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps (12 million bits per second). USB can to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 236
236 Glossary VW Web - See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi - A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity. Wi-Fi is another term for the IEEE 2.11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. World Wide - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 237
CD Player 72 DVD-ROM drive eject 69 PC Card eject 28 power 30 Start 99 C calculator 114 caps lock light 31 Card and Socket Services 152 CD and DVDs caring for 74 inserting 70 removing 73 viewing contents 73 CD Player control panel 72 CD-ROM drive 68 CDs inserting - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 238
powering down 76 Stand by 78 Turn Off 76 communications programs 75 setting up 75 system resources 186 via modem 75 compact discs inserting 70 problem solving 196 removing 73 using 68 computer cleaning 57 lock 57 moving 57 non-system disk or disk error message 182 placement 36 protection 35 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 239
Disk Defragmenter 194 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 194 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 193 running slow 194 diskette drive 66 can't insert device driver conflict 185 general hardware problem 185 non-system disk or disk error 182, 195 problem with display settings/ current settings - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 240
bookmarked site not found 184 chat rooms 143 connecting to 140 news groups 144 overview 141 slow connection 184 URL address not found 184 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 142 J jacks headphone 29 microphone 29 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 241
memory module inserting 43 removing 44 microphone jack 29 Microsoft Internet Explorer 75 Microsoft Support Online Web site 184 Microsoft Windows XP 97 minimizing 112 modem determining COM port 137 port 27, 75 problem solving 208 resetting port to default settings 137 upgrading 137 modem, using 75 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 242
27 password instant 217 PC Card Card and Socket Services 152 checklist 205 CIS (Card Information Structure) 204 computer stops working 206 eject button 28 errors 207 hot swapping fails 206 inserting 152 modem default 137 not recognized 206 problem solving 204, 205 removing 153 replacing 153 slots 28 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 243
bookmarked site not found 184 Internet connection is slow 184 InTouch Center 210 keyboard not responding 181 keyboard produces unexpected characters 191 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 193 modem not receiving or transmitting 208 no sound 203 non-system disk or disk error 182, 195 PC Card 204 - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 244
using 83 Start button 99 starting a program 64 Startup menu problem solving 183 support for Windows 100 system indicator panel 31, 32 system requirements WinDVD Information 23 Forum 211 Internet Web sites 213 online services 211 TouchPad using 101 using with control buttons 101 transferring - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 245
address 143 Web browsers 142 Web content interface 131 Web sites 211 Support Online 184 Web sites,Toshiba 213 windows hiding 110 repositioning 110 text file 105 creating shortcuts 114 desktop 98 Help 124, 184 problem solving 182 Recycle Bin 121 removing objects 121 resizing or moving windows - Toshiba Satellite 1000 | Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 246
246 playing DVDs 155 playlists 162 properties, audio 167 properties, display 169 region codes 165 Root or Title menu does not open 197 slow playback 198 starting 156 status bar 157 system requirements 199 toolbar 157 video content poor 198 video window, maximizing 162 zoom 176, 177 WinDVD 2000 145,
TOSHIBA
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User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
VirtualTech
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Double-click the desktop icon or visit the Web site:
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Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
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For more information, see
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in this
guide.