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226 If Something Goes Wrong WinDVD problems WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change. DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resources. Some software changes may also impact playback performance (for example, downloading new drivers from the Web). Before installing a new hardware or software component on your system, check for any potential conflicts between its resource requirements and your current system configuration. Also, if you change your operating system, check with your PC manufacturer to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware (for example, the graphics card) and software (drivers must support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD). Slow playback performance. DVD playback is a resource intensive application. Other applications and/or changes to your system hardware, software or configuration can impact playback performance. If playback is slower than normal, try the following: 1 Close any other open applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback. 2 Ensure DMA is turned on. For more information, see "General issues" on page 225. 3 Make sure that your display driver resolution, 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.

Section	Page
Portégé® 4010 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	13
Introduction	23
This guide	23
Safety icons	24
Other icons used	25
Other documentation	25
Service options	26
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around	27
Making sure you have everything	27
Finding where everything is located	27
Front with the display panel closed	28
Back	28
Right side	29
Left side	30
Front with the display panel open	31
Underside	34
Indicator panels	35
System indicator panel	35
Keyboard indicator panel	36
Chapter 2: Getting Started	38
Selecting a place to work	38
Creating a computer-friendly environment	38
Keeping yourself comfortable	39
Precautions	42
Setting up your computer	43
Installing additional memory (optional)	44
Installing a memory module	44
Removing a memory module	49
Connecting an external USB mouse	50
Connecting an external USB keyboard	50
Connecting a printer	50
Connecting the modem	51
Connecting to a phone line	51
Connecting to a power source	52
Connecting other external devices	55
Using the computer for the first time	55
Opening the display panel	55
Turning on the power	55
Using the AccuPoint II	56
Setting up your software	58
Registering your computer with Toshiba	59
Customizing your computer’s settings	60
Powering off the computer	61
Closing the display panel	61
Different ways to turn the computer on and off	62
Caring for your computer	62
Cleaning the computer	62
Moving the computer	63
Using a computer lock	63
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	64
Computing tips	64
Using the keyboard	65
Character keys	66
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	66
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	67
Function keys	67
Windows® special keys	68
Overlay keys	68
Starting a program	70
Saving your work	71
Printing your work	72
Using diskettes	72
Inserting and removing diskettes	72
Copying documents to a diskette	73
Taking care of diskettes	74
Backing up your work	74
Restoring your work	75
Using a compact disc drive	75
Inserting compact discs	77
Removing compact discs	79
Caring for CDs and DVDs	79
Playing audio	80
Setting up for communications	81
Connecting your computer to a network	82
An overview of using the Internet	82
The Internet	83
The World Wide Web	83
Internet Service Providers	83
Connecting to the Internet	84
Surfing the Internet	84
Internet features	85
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	85
Toshiba’s online resources	86
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	87
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	87
Running the computer on battery power	87
Maximizing battery life	88
Using additional batteries	89
Battery safety precautions	89
Charging batteries	90
Charging the batteries	91
Using a battery charger	92
Monitoring main battery power	92
Determining remaining battery power	93
What to do when the main battery runs low	93
Conserving battery power	94
Setting a power usage mode	95
Using battery alarms	96
Setting battery alarms	96
Turning off the display automatically	97
Enabling the screen saver	97
Changing the main battery	99
Removing the battery from the computer	99
Inserting a charged battery	100
Disposing of used batteries safely	101
Traveling tips	102
Chapter 5: Expansion Options	103
Using your computer at the office	103
Using an expansion device	104
Using the optional external USB diskette drive	104
Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive	104
Using the optional USB external diskette drive with a PC Card	105
Using a keyboard with the Advanced Port Replicator	106
Connecting a keyboard to the Advanced Port Replicator	106
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key	106
Using a mouse with the Advanced Port Replicator	107
Connecting a mouse to the Advanced Port Replicator	107
Using a printer with the Advanced Port Replicator	108
Connecting a USB printer	108
Connecting a serial or parallel printer	108
Using external display devices	109
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	109
Adjusting the quality of the external display	110
Display limitations	110
Using Slim SelectBay modules	111
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay	112
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay	113
Using PC Cards	113
Inserting a PC Card	114
Removing a PC Card	115
Hot swapping PC Cards	115
Using an SD card	116
Installing SD card drivers	116
Installing the SD card in the SD slot	117
Formatting an SD card	117
Using Standby or Hibernate while using the SD card	117
Removing an SD card	118
Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity	119
Windows® XP special features	119
Personalizing your desktop	120
Customizing the taskbar	120
Bringing the world to your desktop	121
Changing desktop and browsing style	122
Personalizing individual windows	123
Customizing window toolbars	124
Displaying information about each folder	125
Setting up for communications	126
Determining the COM port	127
Using the Ethernet LAN Port	128
Accessing a LAN	128
Exchanging data with another computer	129
Transferring application files	129
Setting up a direct cable connection	130
Setting up a wireless connection	130
Accessing the wireless modules using your system tray	130
Using Bluetooth	131
Using audio features	132
Using external speakers or headphones	132
Recording sounds	133
Using a microphone	133
Adjusting recording settings	134
Powering down the computer	135
Turn Off or Shut down command	135
Restart command	136
Hibernation command	136
Standby command	137
Using Turn Off or Shut down	137
Turning off more quickly	138
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	141
Using Hibernation	141
Enabling the Hibernation command	141
Going into Hibernation mode	143
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	144
Starting again from Hibernation	145
Using Standby	145
Going into Standby mode more quickly	146
Starting again from Standby	149
Chapter 7: WinDVD	150
Playing DVDs	150
Using the WinDVD toolbar	151
Using the WinDVD status bar	152
Using the WinDVD control panel	152
Using the control panel playback buttons	153
Maximizing the video window	156
Using playlists	156
Creating playlists	156
Loading and playing Playlists	158
Resuming normal playback after using playlists	158
Customizing WinDVD	158
Setting general properties	159
Setting audio properties	160
Setting display properties	162
Customizing the control panel	163
Using WinDVD Advanced Features	165
Zooming in	170
Panning	171
Zooming out	171
Adjusting the color balance	171
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD	172
Getting Help	172
Exiting WinDVD	172
Chapter 8: Toshiba Utilities	173
Fnesse	173
Starting Fnesse	174
Assigning a key to a program or document	175
Viewing existing key assignments	177
Changing or removing existing key assignments	177
Hotkey utility	177
Expansion device properties	178
Accessing Mobile Extension Service Configuration	178
TOSHIBA Console	179
Customize Your Computer	180
Network	180
Security	181
TOSHIBA Button Controls	181
Power Management	182
Toshiba Hardware Setup	185
Chapter 9: Keeping Your Files Safe	188
Using passwords in the Windows® operating system	188
User-level passwords	189
Setting a user-level password	189
Disabling the user-level password	190
Using the power-on (user-level) password	190
Using the instant (user-level) password	190
Hard disk drive passwords	191
Setting a hard disk drive master password	192
Setting a hard disk drive user password	194
Deleting the hard disk drive user password	195
Chapter 10: If Something Goes Wrong	197
Problems that are easy to fix	197
Problems when you turn on the computer	199
The Windows® operating system is not working	201
Using Startup options to fix problems	201
Internet problems	202
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	203
Resolving a hardware conflict	203
A plan of action	204
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	204
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	206
Memory card problems	207
Power and the batteries	208
Keyboard problems	210
AccuPointII problems	210
Display problems	211
Disk drive problems	213
Problems with the CDROM or DVD-ROM drive	215
Sound system problems	216
PC Card problems	217
Printer problems	220
Modem problems	221
Internet Problems	221
DVD operating problems	222
WinDVD problems	225
General issues	225
Content issues	227
Minimum system requirements	227
Develop good computing habits	227
If you need further assistance	228
Before you call	229
Contacting Toshiba	229
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	230
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	231
Appendix A: Hot Keys	235
Volume Mute	235
Password security	235
Without a password	235
With a password	236
Power usage mode	236
Standby mode	237
Hibernation mode	238
Display modes	239
Display brightness	239
Wireless device enable/disable	240
Keyboard hot keys	240
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	241
USA and Canada	241
United Kingdom	241
Australia	241
Europe	241
Glossary	242