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... Buttons 160 Playing an audio CD 160 Playing a DVD 161 Watching television 163 Connecting an External Device 164 Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control 165 Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media ........170 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 171 Media Center Setup 172 Connecting to a Television 172 Connecting the TV Signal...
... Buttons 160 Playing an audio CD 160 Playing a DVD 161 Watching television 163 Connecting an External Device 164 Toshiba Qosmio Remote Control 165 Installing the QosmioPlayer Recovery media ........170 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005 171 Media Center Setup 172 Connecting to a Television 172 Connecting the TV Signal...
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...or RAID-1 Utility 256 Using RAID 256 RAID-0 257 RAID-1 258 When you first start your computer 259 Creating a new RAID-0 array 261 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility 263 Defining options for RAID-0 or RAID-1...........266 Viewing the status of an array 269 Viewing the status of a hard disk...that are easy to fix 281 Problems when you turn on the computer............283 The Windows® operating system is not working ..285 Using Startup options to fix problems 285 Internet problems 287 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 287 Resolving a hardware conflict 288 A plan of action...
...or RAID-1 Utility 256 Using RAID 256 RAID-0 257 RAID-1 258 When you first start your computer 259 Creating a new RAID-0 array 261 TOSHIBA RAID Console Utility 263 Defining options for RAID-0 or RAID-1...........266 Viewing the status of an array 269 Viewing the status of a hard disk...that are easy to fix 281 Problems when you turn on the computer............283 The Windows® operating system is not working ..285 Using Startup options to fix problems 285 Internet problems 287 The Windows® XP operating system can help you 287 Resolving a hardware conflict 288 A plan of action...
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... Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (MCE), already installed on your computer. For more detailed information about your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. While Toshiba has made every effort at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 38 Your... provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/ component/options availability are designed for a product Series. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer, or to change without notice. NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features...
... Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (MCE), already installed on your computer. For more detailed information about your work and entertainment can accompany you wherever you go. While Toshiba has made every effort at pcsupport.toshiba.com. 38 Your... provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/ component/options availability are designed for a product Series. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your computer, or to change without notice. NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features...
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Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system. ❖ If you left off the computer while any drive is in use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean ...page 118. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. The next time you turn off . Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use . To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 108. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case...
Getting Started Caring for your computer 83 ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are using the Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system. ❖ If you left off the computer while any drive is in use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean ...page 118. Caring for appropriate cleaning products. The next time you turn off . Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use . To keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for your computer This section gives tips on page 108. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case...
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... menu. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. If your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program is to start ...the icon for the program on your program is listed, go to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. To find the file, use the Windows® WordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to step 3,...
... menu. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. If your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program is to start ...the icon for the program on your program is listed, go to All Programs. The Windows® XP operating system displays the All Programs menu, which use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. To find the file, use the Windows® WordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start, then point to step 3,...
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... still require file names limited to three additional characters. File names are currently working with a computer using a preWindows® 95 version of the Windows® operating system, the file name must not contain spaces. the names can include spaces. Typically the file name also has an extension, consisting... share your work HINT: To make another copy of the file you plan to 255 characters; Sample Save As dialog box The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of up to eight characters. You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these...
... still require file names limited to three additional characters. File names are currently working with a computer using a preWindows® 95 version of the Windows® operating system, the file name must not contain spaces. the names can include spaces. Typically the file name also has an extension, consisting... share your work HINT: To make another copy of the file you plan to 255 characters; Sample Save As dialog box The Windows® XP operating system supports file names of up to eight characters. You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these...
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...additional printer(s). Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is not on, turn it . HINT: By default, the Windows® XP operating system does not show file extensions. Printing your work 97 Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name... that the Windows® XP operating system is assumed to set up for your file correctly. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with a particular format. ...
...additional printer(s). Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is not on, turn it . HINT: By default, the Windows® XP operating system does not show file extensions. Printing your work 97 Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name... that the Windows® XP operating system is assumed to set up for your file correctly. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with a particular format. ...
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...damage the disk and/or drive. The Turn off the power while a disk is being accessed, you change your computer is running the Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-inuse light are off the computer when it... is not connected to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to choose ...
...damage the disk and/or drive. The Turn off the power while a disk is being accessed, you change your computer is running the Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-inuse light are off the computer when it... is not connected to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to choose ...
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The differences are not significant and do in the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system. Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features In this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. ...
The differences are not significant and do in the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system. Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features In this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. ...
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... the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, system tray, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Sample Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file...
... the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar, system tray, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar System tray Sample Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file...
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...icon and how to : ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system update information ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system activity and turn off ...the computer See Windows® XP Help and Support Center for more information on your system desktop include: Recycle ...
...icon and how to : ❖ Start programs ❖ Access Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system update information ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system activity and turn off ...the computer See Windows® XP Help and Support Center for more information on your system desktop include: Recycle ...
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... the modem, it displays an error message. If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer's COM ... properly, select the modem you wish to check, and then click Properties to bring up for communications To find out which port your modem and Windows XP documentation. 9 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that modem. 8 Click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem. Consult the troubleshooting sections...
... the modem, it displays an error message. If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer's COM ... properly, select the modem you wish to check, and then click Properties to bring up for communications To find out which port your modem and Windows XP documentation. 9 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that modem. 8 Click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem. Consult the troubleshooting sections...
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... CDs and DVD movies ❖ Update the Television Program Guide from the Internet 171 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 This section introduces you to the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, a complete multimedia center where you can play your entire library of audio, video, and picture...
... CDs and DVD movies ❖ Update the Television Program Guide from the Internet 171 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 This section introduces you to the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, a complete multimedia center where you can play your entire library of audio, video, and picture...
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...quality signal as the main source. For best results in the following sections. Using your computer's integrated TV Tuner and the Microsoft Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system, you can use to connect your television and computer which are connecting the TV tuner to operate... prevent) possible electric shock caused by location and channel. NOTE Transmission quality may vary by lightning. 172 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup Media Center Setup This section shows you how to set up your computer to a television...
...quality signal as the main source. For best results in the following sections. Using your computer's integrated TV Tuner and the Microsoft Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system, you can use to connect your television and computer which are connecting the TV tuner to operate... prevent) possible electric shock caused by location and channel. NOTE Transmission quality may vary by lightning. 172 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup Media Center Setup This section shows you how to set up your computer to a television...
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.... 4 Turn on the TV, then turn on the right side of your computer) to the TV's component video input. 173 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup NOTE Some stations may not come in clearly if the signal is the furthest right button of the...
.... 4 Turn on the TV, then turn on the right side of your computer) to the TV's component video input. 173 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup NOTE Some stations may not come in clearly if the signal is the furthest right button of the...
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Connect the adapter cable to the coaxial adapter cable (included with your computer). 174 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup This section describes how to connect the ...
Connect the adapter cable to the coaxial adapter cable (included with your computer). 174 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup This section describes how to connect the ...
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175 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup ❖ For those VCR/DVD players or Set-top boxes that support S-video out, connect an S-video cable ...
175 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Media Center Setup ❖ For those VCR/DVD players or Set-top boxes that support S-video out, connect an S-video cable ...
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176 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 1 Connect the IR receiver cable USB connector to one of the Set-top box or VCR/DVD ... Start, and then click Media Center. Sample IR receiver with cables attached 3 Position the end of the IR receiver cable over the remote IR receiver window on your computer. 2 Connect the IR remote sensor cable (small 3.5 mm) connector to an available USB port on your cable TV Set-top box or...
176 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center 1 Connect the IR receiver cable USB connector to one of the Set-top box or VCR/DVD ... Start, and then click Media Center. Sample IR receiver with cables attached 3 Position the end of the IR receiver cable over the remote IR receiver window on your computer. 2 Connect the IR remote sensor cable (small 3.5 mm) connector to an available USB port on your cable TV Set-top box or...
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...the Media Center Setup, follow the wizard's onscreen prompts. Know your television service provider's program guide. For more information, see the Microsoft XP Media Center Edition Help file on your television service provider, if you use the wizard to test your remote control and configure your Microsoft ...icon located at the top of your computer: 1 Click the help using the setup wizard, click Help. 177 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center NOTE The first time you need to: Log on as an administrator. To complete the setup...
...the Media Center Setup, follow the wizard's onscreen prompts. Know your television service provider's program guide. For more information, see the Microsoft XP Media Center Edition Help file on your television service provider, if you use the wizard to test your remote control and configure your Microsoft ...icon located at the top of your computer: 1 Click the help using the setup wizard, click Help. 177 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center NOTE The first time you need to: Log on as an administrator. To complete the setup...
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... on Internet Connection screen. 7 Click Yes to the internet. 6 Click Next. The system displays the Always on . 8 Click Next. 178 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center Sample Media Center Setup Wizard: Welcome screen 1 Click Next. The wizard displays the Media Center Setup screen...
... on Internet Connection screen. 7 Click Yes to the internet. 6 Click Next. The system displays the Always on . 8 Click Next. 178 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Starting the Media Center Sample Media Center Setup Wizard: Welcome screen 1 Click Next. The wizard displays the Media Center Setup screen...