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An overview of using the Internet
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Special programs called Web browsers are specifically 
designed to work with HTTP. They make it easier to connect 
to a particular network address and send and receive 
information. 
Internet Service Providers 
To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people 
and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP 
is a company that has the equipment and the 
telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet 
connection. 
You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone line and 
modem or through other higher-speed communication 
methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, or 
satellite links.
Connecting to the Internet using a telephone line
To connect to the Internet, you need:
❖A modem 
❖A Web browser 
❖A telephone line 
❖An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account
Once you have established an ISP account, you can access 
the Internet.
1Connect your computer’s modem to a telephone line.
For more information on connecting a modem, see 
“Connecting the modem” on page 96.
2Start your Web browser. Have your modem dial the ISP’s 
telephone number, and establish a connection with the 
ISP’s computer.  
						

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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 in 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 known as links. 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 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-one or in groups, by typing messages 
which are instantly viewed by others on their computer 
screens. 
❖Internet news groups 
A news group is similar to a chat room, but instead of 
using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized 
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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. 
Toshiba’s online resources
Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can 
connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba 
products, give help with technical questions, and keep you up 
to date with future upgrades. For more information, see 
“Contacting Toshiba” on page 250. 
Exploring video features
Your computer’s video features enable you to view 
Windows® presentations or DVD movies either on the 
computer screen (display panel or external monitor) or on a 
television set.
For information on connecting:
❖An external monitor, see “Using external display 
devices” on page 54.
❖A television set, see “Viewing presentations or DVD 
movies on your television”. 
						

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Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television
To view a DVD movie or Windows® presentation in full-
screen mode on your television, you need video and audio 
cables. You must purchase both cables.
The audio cable is “Y”-shaped and has a 3.5 mm stereo jack 
at one end; and red and white RCA-type connectors at the 
“Y” end. 
1Connect one end of the video cable to the video out port 
on your computer and the other end to the appropriate 
jack on your television.
2Connect the stereo jack of the audio cable to the 
headphone out on your computer. Connect the red and 
white RCA-type connectors of the audio cable’s “Y” end 
to the corresponding jacks on the television.
3Press 
Fn and F5 repeatedly to select the TV-only display 
option.
Sample display options window
The picture will automatically display on the TV screen.
4If a movie is already playing, turn it off and repeat step 4.
NOTE: As you press the Fn and F5 keys, the display box shifts to 
highlight the different display output devices. When the TV box is 
highlighted, release the Fn and F5 keys to send the display to the 
video out. To return to the internal LCD display, press the Fn and 
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Playing DVDs 
1Open the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW tray.
2Place the DVD in the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-
RW  d r ive .
3Launch WinDVD 2000 and press the Play button. 
Sample WinDVD control panel
For more information about using WinDVD 2000, see 
“WinDVD 2000” on page 198.
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 recordings and save them as .wav files 
by connecting an external microphone or other sound source 
PropertiesDirectional buttons
Expanded controls button
Time sliderAudio volume controlsCounter
Eject
Help buttonExit
Playlist
Maximize
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to the microphone in jack and using the Sound Recorder 
feature in the operating system.
DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) file is the format for 
storing sound in files.
Using a microphone
Attaching a microphone
1Connect an external microphone to the computer.
2Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, 
Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder.
Sample Sound Recorder screen
Positioning bar
Record
Stop
Play
Skip forward
Skip backward 
						

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3Click the Record button and speak normally into the 
microphone. 
NOTE: You can only record 60 seconds at a time.
4When you have finished recording, click the Stop button.
5To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button.
6To save the file, select Save from the File menu.
Adjusting recording quality
The better the quality of the recording, the more disk space 
the sound file requires. Experiment to find a balance that fits 
your needs.
1Open Sound Recorder, if necessary (click Start, point to 
All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click 
Sound Recorder).
2In the Sound Recorder window, click Edit, then click 
Au di o  P rop er t ie s.
3In the Audio Properties window, adjust the Sound 
Playback quality and volume, and the Sound Recording 
volume.
4Click OK.
Your new settings take effect the next time you record.
Using external speakers or headphones
Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system 
and internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, 
you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo 
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TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an 
external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate 
to produce sound from the computer.
To play back sound files through external speakers or 
headphones:
1Locate the headphone out on the computer.
Attaching a headphone or speaker cable
2Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the 
headphones or external speakers into the headphone out. 
The headphone out requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack.
3Adjust the volume:
❖For external speakers, use the volume controls on 
each speaker.
❖For headphones, use the computer’s volume control 
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Using PC Cards
PC Cards expand your computer’s capabilities and 
usefulness. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your 
dealer. Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal 
Computer Memory Card International Association) standard. 
Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports 
two types of PC Cards, known as types II and III: 
❖A Type II card is typically used for memory storage, as a 
network card, and so on. You can install two Type II 
cards.
❖A Type III card is used for removable hard disks and 
other functions that require a larger card. You can install 
one of these cards.
Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see 
if it conforms to the PCMCIA 2.01 standard, or later. Other 
cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be 
much more difficult to set up and use.
PC Card supporting software
The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services 
for your PC Card and is installed automatically. Even if your 
PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket 
Services, you should use the files included in the Windows
® 
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Inserting PC Cards
Inserting a PC Card
1If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, save 
your data and turn off the computer before inserting the 
PC Card. For more information, see “Hot swapping” on 
page 181.
2Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up 
and the connector side toward the slot.
3Align 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 II card, you can insert it into either 
the upper or the lower slot.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer, don’t 
force the card into the PC Card slot.