User manual TOSHIBA EQUIUM 8200

[. . . ] For more information, select Help > Reader Guide from the Adobe Acrobat window. If you need assistance: VirtualTechTM e-support tool Double-click the desktop icon or visit the Web site: http://virtualtech. answerteam. com InTouch Center sm Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 10 on page 229 of this guide. choose freedomTM C496-1200M1 TOSHIBA 2 Model: Tecra 8200 Series Compact Disk-Read/Write The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk-Read/Write (CD-RW), one 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 AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. [. . . ] For more information, see "Connecting your modem to a telephone line" on page 81. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using the telephone line at home, disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports. Accessing a network To access a network: At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up connection. Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network. Wirelessly, you need an optional wireless networking PC Card or an optional Wi-Fi module. For more information about wireless networking, refer to your wireless network device documentation or your network administrator. 146 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Setting up the connection To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations. To set up a dial-up connection, use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard: 1 2 3 Click Start and point to Programs. Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click Dial-Up Networking. Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number. Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site. You can also use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information. Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks. Internet email To send and receive email of your own, you need a mailbox on the Web, or an email address. If you have an account with an ISP, you can probably set up an email address at the same time 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 communicate in real-time, one-on-one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Internet news groups 151 A newsgroup is similar to a chat room, but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real-time, it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board. Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer). There are several ways to upload or download data. It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email, or you can use the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data. 152 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet -- Blank Page --- Chapter 7 WinDVD Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power. If your computer has a DVD-ROM drive, you can use InterVideo WinDVDTM to play DVDs. WinDVD is an easy-to-use, fullfeatured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology. Your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled. WARNING: Before playing a DVD, turn down the volume. [. . . ] For a printer, resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically. To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off. RJ11--A modular connector used on most U. S. [. . . ]