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Connecting to the Internet, Surfing the Internet, An Internet Service Provider ISP account

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149 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account The Microsoft® Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account, or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP. Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer's modem to a telephone line. For more information on connecting a modem, see "Using QosmioPlayer" on page 160. 2 Start your Web browser. Have your modem dial the ISP's telephone number, and establish a connection with the ISP's computer. If you are using your computer at the office, then you probably connect to the Internet through your company's network. See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet. Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet, the Web browser displays a home page, for example, your ISP's home page on the Internet or your company's Web site home page. To visit a desired Web site, type the Web address. The Web address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL), is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet. Web addresses can also appear within a Web page's text, and are

Section	Page
Qosmio F15 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	37
This guide	38
Safety icons	39
Other icons used	40
Other documentation	40
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Creating a computer-friendly environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Other precautions	46
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	48
Setting up your computer	49
Setting up your software	49
Registering your computer with Toshiba	51
Adding external devices	51
Connecting to a power source	52
Charging the main battery	55
Using the computer for the first time	56
Opening the display panel	56
Your computer’s features and specifications	57
Turning on the power	57
Using the TouchPad™	59
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	59
Using the Scroll button	60
Using the Control buttons	60
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	60
Installing additional memory (optional)	62
Removing a memory module	66
Using an external keyboard	68
Using a mouse	68
Connecting a local printer	69
Setting up your printer	70
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	73
Connecting external display devices	74
Connecting the display device	75
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	78
Adjusting the quality of the external display	79
Connecting External AV Input Devices	79
Turning off the computer	81
Caring for your computer	82
Cleaning the computer	82
Closing the display panel	82
Moving the computer	83
Using a computer lock	83
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	85
Computing tips	85
Using the keyboard	87
Character keys	87
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	87
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	88
Function keys	88
Windows ® special keys	89
Overlay keys	89
Using the overlay to type numeric data	90
Starting a program	91
Starting a program from the Start menu	91
Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer	92
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	93
Saving your work	94
Printing your work	96
Backing up your files	97
Restoring your work	97
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	98
Drive components and control buttons	99
DVD-ROM drive components	99
Media control buttons	100
Inserting a disc	101
Playing an audio CD	103
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	105
Creating a CD or DVD	105
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	106
Playing a DVD	106
Configuring your computer’s Component port to display on a digital TV	106
Removing a disc with the computer on	108
Removing a disc with the computer off	108
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	109
Powering down the computer	109
Using the Turn off command	110
Using Hibernation Mode	112
Using Standby Mode	114
Toshiba’s online resources	117
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	118
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	118
Running the computer on battery power	119
Battery Notice	119
Power management	120
Using additional batteries	121
Charging the batteries	121
Charging the main battery	122
Charging the RTC battery	122
Monitoring battery power	124
Determining remaining battery power	124
What to do when the battery runs low	126
Setting battery alarms	126
Conserving battery power	127
Power profiles in Windows XP	128
Using a hot key to set the power profile	128
Changing the main battery	129
Removing the battery from the computer	130
Inserting the battery into the computer	131
Taking care of your battery	133
Safety precautions	133
Maximizing battery life	134
Disposing of used batteries	135
Traveling tips	136
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options	137
Exploring the desktop	137
Finding your way around the desktop	138
Setting up for communications	141
Determining the COM port	142
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	143
Connecting your computer to a network	144
An overview of using the Internet	147
The Internet	148
The World Wide Web	148
Internet Service Providers	148
Connecting to the Internet	149
Surfing the Internet	149
Internet features	150
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	150
Exploring audio features	151
Recording sounds	151
Using external speakers or headphones	153
Using the i.LINK® port	154
Inserting and removing PC Cards	154
Inserting a PC Card	155
Removing a PC Card	156
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	156
Using the Bridge Media slot	157
Inserting Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media	157
Removing Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO media	158
Inserting an SD™ Card	158
Removing an SD™ Card	159
Inserting an xD-Picture Card™	159
Removing an xD-Picture Card™	160
Using QosmioPlayer	160
Using the Media Control Buttons	161
Playing an audio CD	162
Playing a DVD	163
Watching television	165
Connecting an External Device	166
Remote Control for QosmioPlayer	167
Removing QosmioPlayer	172
Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media	173
On systems with QosmioPlayer currently installed	173
On systems with QosmioPlayer previously uninstalled using the Windows® “Add/Remove Programs”	174
Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005	176
Media Center Setup	177
Connecting to a Television	177
Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup	179
Starting the Media Center	181
Using Media Center	188
Remote Control For Media Center	190
Watching Television Programs	196
Selecting a Program from the TV Guide	198
Watching a Recorded TV Program	199
Changing a scheduled recording	200
Searching for a TV Program to Watch	201
Recording TV	202
Recording TV tips	203
Recording from the Guide	204
Recording from Search	205
Recording Manually	205
Changing Your Settings	206
Changing recording priorities	207
Watching and Recording Movies	208
Listening to Music	208
Creating Your Music Library Using Windows Media® Player	209
Adding Music from Your Hard Drive to Windows Media Player Library	210
Playing Digital Music Files	211
Finding Music Files in My Music	212
Playing a Song	213
Setting Up an Automatic Disc Jockey	214
Finding and Playing an Album	214
Creating a Playlist	215
Displaying Your Pictures	216
Viewing a Slide Show	218
Sorting your Pictures	218
Watching Your Digital Movies	219
Organizing Your Videos	219
Playing Digital Videos	220
Playing a Video in Full Screen Mode	221
Sorting Videos	221
Watching a DVD	222
Stopping a DVD Movie	223
Playing a DVD movie already in your drive	223
Changing the Media Center Settings	224
More Programs	233
Online Spotlight	234
Getting Help for Media Center	235
Chapter 6: Toshiba Utilities	236
Fn-esse®	237
Starting Fn-esse®	237
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	239
Viewing existing key assignments	240
Changing or removing existing key assignments	240
TOSHIBA Console	241
Customizing Your Computer	242
Network	242
Security	242
Power Saver	243
Mouse utility	245
Hotkey utility	245
Toshiba Hardware Settings	246
Toshiba Picture Enhancement Utility	247
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	248
Setting passwords	249
Using an instant password	250
Using a supervisor or user password	250
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong	254
Problems that are easy to fix	254
Problems when you turn on the computer	256
The Windows ® operating system is not working	257
Using Startup options to fix problems	258
Internet problems	259
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	259
Resolving a hardware conflict	260
A plan of action	261
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	261
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	262
Memory problems	264
Power and the batteries	265
Keyboard problems	266
Display problems	267
Disk drive problems	269
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	271
Sound system problems	272
PC Card problems	273
Printer problems	276
Modem problems	277
Develop good computing habits	277
If you need further assistance	279
Before you call	279
Contacting Toshiba	280
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	281
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	281
Appendix A: Hot Keys	283
Instant password security	284
Power usage profile	284
Stand By mode	285
Hibernation mode	286
Display modes	287
Enabling a wireless device	288
Display brightness	288
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	289
Keyboard hot keys	289
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	290
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	291
Getting Started	292
Starting ConfigFree	292
ConfigFree Utilities	293
Connectivity Doctor	293
Search for Wireless Devices	296
Profile Settings	298
Quick Connect	300
Using the Automatic Switch	303
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	304
Glossary	305