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Getting Started

Connecting an external diskette drive

CAUTION: Never connect the printer cable while the
computer’s power is on. Doing so may damage the printer,
the computer, or both.

These instructions assume you have a parallel printer.

To connect the printer:

If the computer is on, turn it off.

Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer’s
parallel port. Use the printer cable illustration as a connection
guide.

Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable

Plug the printer’s power cable into a live electrical outlet.

See your printer documentation for additional configuration
steps.

For more information on setting up your printer, see

“Using a

printer” on page 126

For more information on getting your printer to print, see

“Printing your work” on page 86

Connecting an external diskette drive

Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette,
require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes.

To the computer

To the printer

Summary of Contents for 6100

Page 1: ...ser sGuide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 9 on page 195 of this guide TOSHIBA C6639 1202M2 ...

Page 2: ...ion of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISKDRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES ANDTHE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FO...

Page 3: ... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which t...

Page 4: ...us complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems Installation When you are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company and give them the following information The telephone number of the line to which yo...

Page 5: ...ve you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If problems arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immediately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily discontinue service When practical they will notify y...

Page 6: ... protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be i...

Page 7: ...als allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJ11C Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Min...

Page 8: ...he electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and comm...

Page 9: ...ent certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met IC 248H DPA3233W This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 4 8dBi Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna ...

Page 10: ...isation privée a l extérieur d un bâtiment audessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprés de I IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique à I extérieur de bâtiments une licence de I IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez con tacter I IBPT Deutschland Licens...

Page 11: ...s The both of antenna types when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen For both antennas the radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal ope...

Page 12: ...quency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device Taiwan The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accor...

Page 13: ...laps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2 4GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less t...

Page 14: ...or a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarante...

Page 15: ...nt except in the countries in Fig 1 CD ROM DVD ROM Multifunction drive safety instructions The CD ROM DVD ROM and Multifunction drives employ a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance o...

Page 16: ...e to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior writ...

Page 17: ...FORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS ...

Page 18: ... trademark of InterVideo Inc Sound Blaster Pro is a registered trademark of Creative Labs Inc Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance Yamaha is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation Dolby Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor a...

Page 19: ...Finding Your Way Around 33 Making sure you have everything 33 Front with the display panel closed 34 Back with rear panel closed 35 Back with rear panel open 36 Right side 37 Left side 37 Underside 39 Keyboard and display features 40 Front with the display panel open 40 Indicator panel lights 42 Keyboard indicator panel lights 43 ...

Page 20: ...tering your computer with Toshiba 63 Setting up other devices 63 Turning off the computer 64 Closing the display panel 64 Using external display devices 65 Connecting the display device 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display 68 Video limitations 68 Using an external keyboard 69 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key ...

Page 21: ...your work 84 Printing your work 86 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive 87 Inserting compact discs 89 Removing compact discs 91 Caring for CDs DVDs or Multifunction Discs 91 Using PC Cards 92 Hot swapping 92 Using SD Secure Digital cards 93 Using your computer at the office 94 Using a computer lock 94 Caring for your computer 95 Cleaning the computer 95 Moving the computer 96 Backing up your w...

Page 22: ...ing power 117 Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional 118 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode 119 Additional options for power 120 Chapter 5 Expansion Options 121 Devices for office computing 121 Connecting external optional devices 122 Using an external keyboard 122 Using a mouse 123 Connecting a serial mouse 123 Connecting a USB mouse 123 Connecting a PS 2 mouse 124 Using a printer ...

Page 23: ...to the Internet 144 Surfing the Internet 145 Internet features 145 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 146 Exploring audio features 146 Playing an audio CD 146 Playing CDs using Auto Run 148 Creating a CD 148 Recording sounds 148 Using external speakers or headphones 150 Using Slim SelectBay modules 151 Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay 152 Inserting a module into the Slim Se...

Page 24: ...ing key assignments 168 Toshiba Console 168 Customizing Your Computer 169 Network 170 Security 170 Power Management 170 Mouse utility 173 Hotkey utility 173 Mobile Extension Service 174 Slim SelectBay Service 174 Toshiba Hardware Settings 174 Toshiba Power Saver utility 176 Enabling Hibernation 177 Setting user passwords 178 Using an instant password 178 Setting a user password 179 Disabling a use...

Page 25: ...when you turn on the computer 197 The Windows operating system is not working 198 Using Startup options to fix problems 199 Internet problems 200 The Windows XP operating system can help you 200 Resolving a hardware conflict 201 A plan of action 201 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 202 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 203 Memory problems 205 Power and the batteries 205 Keyboard problem...

Page 26: ... Windows 2000 Professional online Help 236 Viewing your computer s contents 238 Using Windows Explorer 238 Naming your files 238 Backing up your work 238 Restoring your work 239 Running the computer on battery power 240 Powering down the computer 240 Shut down command 241 Hibernation command 241 Standby command 242 Using Shut down 243 Shutting down more quickly 243 Starting again after Shut down 2...

Page 27: ...7 Quickly changing your Shut down mode 251 Toshiba Utilities 252 Toshiba Hardware Setup 252 Appendix B Hot Keys 255 Appendix C Power Cable Connectors 263 Appendix D Video Modes 264 Glossary 268 Index 283 ...

Page 28: ...o Satellite Pro 6100 Series computers provide considerable computing power enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location You will find your operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 see Appendix A already installed on your computer Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access ...

Page 29: ...tever interests you most Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data The safety instructions have been classified according to the seriousness of risk the following icons highlight these instructions DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard ...

Page 30: ...icon indicates information that relates to the safe operation of the equipment or related items Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information TECHNICAL NOTE This icon indicates technical information about the computer HINT This icon indicates helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text ...

Page 31: ...or the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery CDs For accessory information visit Toshiba s web site at toshiba com The Microsoft Windows operating system documentation which explains the features of the operating system ...

Page 32: ...shiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at Toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 195 ...

Page 33: ...parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else consult the Quick Start card shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your authorized Toshiba representative or your network administrator immediately For additional help see If Something Goes Wrong on page 195 ...

Page 34: ...rared port provides a cable free connection for transferring data between your computer and another device such as a printer or another computer that has a compatible infrared port The headphone jack allows you to connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers to the computer Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal ...

Page 35: ...de a connection for USB peripherals USB is a single cabling and connection standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 million bits per second Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices a diskette drive and a video camera USB allows hot swapping of peripherals which means that components may be plugged and unplugged while the computer is on DEFINITION USB is a peripheral e...

Page 36: ...allel port Lets you connecta parallelprinter or otherparallel device The Network port RJ45 jack provides access to a LAN via standard Ethernet network cable Modem port Lets you connect the computer s internal modem directly to a conventional telephone line For more detailed information regarding your system s modem visit the Toshiba web site at toshiba com Serial port Lets you connect a serial mou...

Page 37: ...CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software Video out port Lets you connect your computer to an external video device such as a standard television set Speaker HDD cover SD card slot Speaker Video out port PC Card slots PC Card ejection buttons PC Card lock Security lock slot Slim SelectBay module DVD ROM drive shown Wireless antenna on off switch func...

Page 38: ...can accommodate two Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card For more information see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 155 CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the PC Card slots A pin or similar object that accidentally gets into a slot can damage the computer s circuitry The PC Card eject buttons allow easy removal of PC Cards Slim SelectBay Lets you use one of several possible Sl...

Page 39: ...lectBay release Keeps the Slim SelectBay module secure in its compartment Memory module Lets you add more memory to your computer For more information see Adding memory on page 54 Slim SelectBay slot One of several interchangeable devices which offer exceptional system flexibility For more information see Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 151 PC Card lock Keeps the PC Cards secure in their slot...

Page 40: ...ion on expanding your computer s memory see Adding memory on page 54 Keyboard and display features Front with the display panel open To view the front of the computer with the display panel open 1 Locate the display latch on the front of the computer Releasing the display latch 2 Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel Opening the display panel ...

Page 41: ...n power to the computer For more information see Different ways to turn the computer on and off on page 98 Screen The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images Keyboard The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full sizekeyboard It has several built in hot key functions that Screen AccuPoint II AccuPoint II buttons indicator panel indicator pa...

Page 42: ...ing to remove your hands from the keyboard The AccuPoint II buttons Primary and Secondary work with the AccuPoint II pointing device For further information see Using the AccuPoint II pointing device on page 61 System indicator panel These lights provide status information about various system functions See the following section for a description of each panel light Indicator panel lights This pan...

Page 43: ...e Slim SelectBay indicator light Indicates the status of a secondary battery in the Slim SelectBay if installed Glows amber when the battery is charging Glows green when the battery is fully charged Does not glow if there is no battery in the Slim SelectBay Wireless indicator light Glows amber when the wireless antenna on off switch is in the on position Keyboard indicator panel lights The keyboar...

Page 44: ...Glows when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key produces the white number printed on the right front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Using the overlay to type numeric data on page 80 ...

Page 45: ...ons This section provides guidelines for setting up your computing environment Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to give adequate ventilation otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime oper...

Page 46: ...ture or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Operate the computer within a temperature range of 41 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit 5 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius and 20 percent to 80 percent non condensing humidity Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time...

Page 47: ...ht and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching If you use an external monitor the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level If you use a paper holder set it at the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distrib...

Page 48: ... be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with your back straight so that your knees ...

Page 49: ... Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent short breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two...

Page 50: ... installed both can become hot even if only one is used extensively Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for lengthy periods of time Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must complete all set up steps up to Setting up your software on page 62 before adding external or internal components...

Page 51: ...oftware on page 62 After setting up your computer you may want to Add more memory Connect a mouse Connect a full size keyboard Connect an external monitor Connect a local printer Install PC Cards Connect a port replicator Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the compu...

Page 52: ...he User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adapter DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts DANGER Hold the power cable by its plug when you connect disconnect it Do NOT pull the cable itself Doing s...

Page 53: ...If the battery light flashes amber during charging either the battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving input from the AC power supply Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack See If Something Goes Wrong on page 195 for troubleshooting information DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply he...

Page 54: ...ime avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery Adding memory HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshiba com Your Satellite Pro 6100 Series computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applica...

Page 55: ...h the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory expansion slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 3 1 If the computer is on click Start Turn off computer The Turn off computer window appears 2 Click Turn Off The operating system turns off the computer 3 Unplug and...

Page 56: ...sing a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Removing the memory module cover 7 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Memory module cover ...

Page 57: ...you insert into the computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 9 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold connector bar faces the slot fit the module into the socket 10 Gently press down on the memory module connector until the clips snap into place Do not force the module into position The memory module should be level when secured in place Inserting the ...

Page 58: ...emoving a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 6 in Installing a memory module to shut down the computer and open the memory module cover CAUTIONS Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the device Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Standby mode The computer could hang up the next time ...

Page 59: ...king total memory When you add or remove memory you can check that the computer has recognized the change To do this 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory If the computer does not recognizethe memory configuration turn off the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure t...

Page 60: ...not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adapter if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty 3 Press and hold the power button in until the on off light on the ...

Page 61: ...II pointing device The button in the middle of the keyboard is the AccuPoint II pointing device Together with the primary and secondary AccuPoint II buttons it provides the same functionality as a mouse it enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen AccuPoint II pointing system HINT If you would rather use a mouse or trackball you can connect one to the computer s serial port ...

Page 62: ...e secondary button acts as the second typically right mouse button The function of the secondary AccuPoint II button depends on the program you are using Check your program s documentation to determine whether it uses the right mouse button Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software 1 From the welcome screen c...

Page 63: ...ister with Toshiba by clicking the Register with Toshiba icon on the desktop 6 Enter your personal information in the registration window 7 Enter your name and click Finish to complete the process Your computer restarts automatically Registering your computer with Toshiba To register your computer with Toshiba at a time later than when you first start your computer you may also click on the deskto...

Page 64: ...hat when you turn on the computer again you will automatically return to where you left off To leave the computer off for a longer period use the Windows Turn off computer command Alternatively use Hibernation mode to save the system settings to the hard disk For more information see Powering down the computer on page 98 CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use Doing so may da...

Page 65: ...l operating system you don t need an Internet connection to watch cable or broadcast TV but you must purchase a compatible TV tuner card A video display device such as a video projection unit via the video out port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port Before connecting a television video projector monitor or other display device configure your computer for the type of device y...

Page 66: ...fuzzy picture poor color ghosting video noise or loss of video Connecting to the video out port NOTE Video cables are not included with your computer To connect a device to the video out port you ll need to purchase a composite video cable To connect the device 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video device Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of ...

Page 67: ...onnect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 3 Turn on the external device 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to...

Page 68: ... more information on switching the display output see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use o...

Page 69: ...on enabled and the display area resolution set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s PS 2 port supports any PS 2 compatible keyboard NOTE If you connect a PS 2 keyboard to the computer while it is in Standby mode you will not be ab...

Page 70: ...rdware Settings on page 174 Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in pointing device the AccuPoint II You can use a serial mouse or a PS 2 compatible mouse To use a PS 2 compatible mouse with the AccuPoint II you must follow the configuration steps below otherwise the PS 2 mouse will disable the AccuPoint II NOTE After logging on to your system the mouse cursor ...

Page 71: ...ocal printer NOTE Read the documentation that came with your printer Follow the manufacturer s instructions when connecting a local printer NOTE You must supply the proper printer cable If one did not come with your printer you may purchase one from an electronics or computer store If your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable CAUTION Your printer docu...

Page 72: ...ter cable illustration as a connection guide Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 3 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet 4 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps For more information on setting up your printer see Using a printer on page 126 For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 86 Connect...

Page 73: ...ette drive Connecting external speakers or headphones To attach an external stereo output device 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the external audio device into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 3 5 mm 16 ohm stereo jack When the headphone is inserted the internal speakers are automatically disabled For more ...

Page 74: ... use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint II Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time consuming and inconvenient With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices Toshiba offers a port rep...

Page 75: ...to the disk If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 84 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See yo...

Page 76: ...eive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Before turning off the computer use the Turn off computer command or Standby comma...

Page 77: ...ea of the page The lowercase letter l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning ke...

Page 78: ...Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard The function keys F1 ...

Page 79: ...y mouse or AccuPoint II button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Numeric and cursor control overlay Application key Start key U I O P J K L M 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 7 8 9 7 8 9 Ins Del Home PgUp 0 End ...

Page 80: ...when the numeric overlay is on Press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control overlay keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor ...

Page 81: ... to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options You can Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The next three sections explain how to start a program from the Start menu Explorer and the Run dialog box...

Page 82: ...Windows Explorer Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer s contents as a hierarchy or tree You can easily see the content of each drive and folder on your computer To use this method you should know the file name and location of the program s executable file this file ends with exe This example opens Wordpad using its file name wordpad exe 1 Click Start then point to All Programs 2 Clic...

Page 83: ... click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from the Run dialog box This example uses the Run command to start Wordpad 1 Click Start then click Run The Run dialog box appears Sample Run dialog box 2 In the Run dialog box If you know the program s location type the command line For a program in the Windows folder type just the program name Otherwise ...

Page 84: ...ette This is one of the most important rules of computing TECHNICAL NOTE Save your data even when you are using the Standby command in case the main battery discharges before you return to work Saving documents is quick and easy so it is a good idea to get in the habit of saving frequently Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to...

Page 85: ... choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name The Windows XP Professional operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters the names can include spaces Some applications still require MS DOS file names File names If you plan to share your files with a computer using a pre Windows 95 version of the Windows operating system the file name must be no more than e...

Page 86: ...t Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as described in Using a printer on page 126 HINT You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are chang...

Page 87: ...ical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus For these reasons your computer may come wi...

Page 88: ...y CAUTION Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the Drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or...

Page 89: ...ive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch HINT The drive won t open if the computer s power is off 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open The drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Caring for CDs DVDs or Multifunction Discs on page 91 6 Place the disc carefully in ...

Page 90: ...r hole and edge Don t touch the surface of the disc Don t stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION If you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact your Toshiba support for assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray u...

Page 91: ...3 Gently push the tray in to close it To remove a compact disc with the computer turned off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it Caring for CDs DVDs or Multifunction Discs Store your discs in their original co...

Page 92: ...check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use For information on inserting or removing a PC Card see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 155 Hot swapping With PC Cards you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping H...

Page 93: ...he procedures outlined in Inserting an SD card on page 159 Important Do not use the Copy Disk function for SD cards In order to copy data from one SD card to another use the following procedure 1 Format the target SD card in the same format as the source SD card 2 Insert the source SD card 3 Create a temporary folder on the hard disk drive 4 Copy the contents of the source SD card into the tempora...

Page 94: ...ices to the port simultaneously Any serial device can connect to the serial port Using a computer lock For your own peace of mind you may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of ...

Page 95: ...This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 108 Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to cle...

Page 96: ...accessories information packaged with your system or visit toshiba com Backing up your work Your computer comes with Recovery CDs that enables you to reinstall software that was preinstalled These CDs can be used to install or reinstall particular Toshiba applications utilities and drivers Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer If you have a network partition y...

Page 97: ... When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Preparing for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem supplied with your computer A tele...

Page 98: ...ng the display panel while the computer is on This option is called Panel Power On Off NOTE Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s disk light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk and or drive Powerin...

Page 99: ...m your computer for an extended time Restarting from Turn off computer uses the most time and battery power When starting up again the system does not automatically open programs and files you were using To power down the computer using the Turn off computer command click Start Turn off computer and select Turn Off Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box The computer shuts down completely Shut...

Page 100: ...Mode tab 4 Select the options you want from the drop down lists When I press the power button Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel Sample system power mode settings 5 Click the Override all Modes with settings here button Click DC ...

Page 101: ...tion mode shuts the computer down completely but it first saves the current mode of the computer to the hard disk Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory When you start up again the computer runs a self test loads the operating sy...

Page 102: ...he Running on batteries area select Scheme and click Details 4 Click the System Power Mode tab 5 Select Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set thisoption toHibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set thisoption toHibernation so that the computer will go into Hibernation mode when you close t...

Page 103: ...from Hibernation mode press the power button until the on off light turns green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel Using Standby The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that whe...

Page 104: ... first To power down the computer using the Standby command click Start Turn off computer and select Stand By Sample Turn off computer Windows dialog box NOTE If you hold down the shift key Stand By becomes Hibernate in the Turn off computer dialog box To enter hibernation mode you must hold down the shift key while you select Hibernate The computer saves the status of all open programs and files ...

Page 105: ...Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 In the Running on batteries area click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab 4 Select Standby for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the dis...

Page 106: ... until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the screen you were using If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel you can start it again by opening the display panel 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...

Page 107: ...nergy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods of time while traveling For more information on managing your power usage see Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional on page 118 This chapter covers all the aspe...

Page 108: ...perated on AC power either through an AC adapter or a docking station if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition to the main battery you may also have a second battery installed in the Slim SelectBay If you travel and...

Page 109: ... the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer Do not incinerate a spent battery as this could cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery To replace the main battery use an identical battery that you can purchase through toshiba com Reverse...

Page 110: ...o indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light LED should glow green and the Battery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord 5 Char...

Page 111: ...t until it reaches room temperature The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes The main battery charges the RTC battery During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you ve had the computer turned off for a long...

Page 112: ...l not to confuse the battery light with the on off light When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using Windows XP Standby command Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery s remaining charge The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it operates based on your current rate of power use To show remaining power 1 Open the Start m...

Page 113: ...th repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease A frequently used older battery will not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged HINT Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perfor...

Page 114: ...omputer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you may take the necessary steps to save your work You Windows operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down To change the default alarm settings 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon 3 Select the appropriate Running on Batteries op...

Page 115: ...so be careful not to damage the casing or short circuit the terminals To change the battery 1 Save your work 2 Shut down and turn off the computer 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer over 5 If the battery lock is in the locked position towards the center of the computer slide it towards the edge of the computer to unlock it 6 Slide the battery release latch to release...

Page 116: ...minals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 9 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity CAUTION If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position 10 ...

Page 117: ...xplode if not handled or disposed of properly Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may also be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Conserving power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk DVD ...

Page 118: ...ce You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a power usage mode and discuss each power saving option Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional In Windows XP Professional you can choose from predefined power usage modes or select your own combination of power management options To do this 1 Open the Start menu click Cont...

Page 119: ...op up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode The power usage modes under battery power are Long Life Normal High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life The power usage mode under AC power is Full Power only 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You re now in the selected mode For more information on setting the battery ...

Page 120: ...pacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs However if you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options Purchase extra battery packs Install a secondary battery pack in the Slim SelectBay See Using Slim SelectBay modules on page 151 Purchase a battery charger that charges one mainbattery pack and one secondary battery pack at a time ...

Page 121: ... office computing By connecting optional devices such as an external monitor a full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An optional port replicator allows you to connect your computer quickly and easily to all of the additional equipment you use at the office You can connect any of these optional devices Expansion memory modules Standa...

Page 122: ...port on the back of your computer You can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports on the back of your computer You can connect a local parallel printer through the parallel port on the back of your computer You can connect an external monitor through the video out port on the back of your computer You can connect an expansion device through the expansion port on the back of your computer...

Page 123: ... pointing device the AccuPoint II You can use a PS 2 compatible mouse a serial mouse or a USB mouse TECHNICAL NOTE A serial mouse disables the AccuPoint II With a PS 2 or USB mouse you can choose to have the AccuPoint II active at the same time Connecting a serial mouse To connect a serial mouse connect the mouse cable to the serial port at the back of the computer Once connected the mouse is read...

Page 124: ...computer begin at step 1 Otherwise go to step 2 1 Click Start Turn off computer then select Turn Off The operating system shuts off the computer 2 Attach the PS 2 mouse cable to the PS 2 port on the computer HINT Using an optional Y cable allows you to connect a PS 2 mouse and a PS 2 keyboard to the PS 2 port simultaneously 3 Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information To use b...

Page 125: ...n or the AccuPoint II to work otherwise Auto selected is normally the default option Simultaneous configures both the AccuPoint II mouse and PS 2 mouse to work with the computer at the same time You must reboot the computer for the settings to take effect HINT When Auto selected is the default the computer can t detect a PS 2 mouse if you connect it after booting the computer This can be changed i...

Page 126: ...from a computer or electronics store TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable Connecting a parallel printer Parallel printers are the most common type of printer in use today These instructions assume you have a parallel printer 1 If you have been using the computer turn it off 2 If the computer is connected to an AC power source di...

Page 127: ...cts as a translator that turns your document into a form the printer can understand If you are using any non Windows programs set up a printer driver for each of those programs Refer to your program s documentation for more information TECHNICAL NOTE If you have the manufacturer s disk that came with your printer you can use it to install the printer on your computer The manufacturer s disk may in...

Page 128: ...128 Expansion Options Using a printer Sample Printers and Faxes window 2 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Sample Add Printer Wizard dialog box 3 Click Next ...

Page 129: ...ther computer 5 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard looks for a Plug and Play printer If it does not locate one click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you for the printer port 6 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Next The wizard prompts you to select your printer 7 From the list of manuf...

Page 130: ...ts a test page 12 To complete the setup click OK You are now ready to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job TECHNICAL NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process In this case the Windows XP Professional operating system Add Printer Wizard will display an error message If this happens refer to your printer installation gu...

Page 131: ... PCI module When using your Wi Fi mini PCI module your computer may display a Safely Remove Hardware icon in the desktop s system tray to indicate that it is in use Do not confuse the system tray s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed You can use the system tray s Safely Remove Hardware icon to turn off your Wi Fi mini PCI module You will need to restart your computer t...

Page 132: ...our network print reports from your computer or use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint II Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time consuming and inconvenient With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate acce...

Page 133: ...r Windows 2000 operating system see Appendix A to view situations where Windows 2000 differs from Windows XP Professional You use its features to start programs find documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do n...

Page 134: ...ample Windows XP Professional operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include Start button Taskbar Icons Sys...

Page 135: ...r that provides access to the Internet NOTE If you place the cursor over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows XP online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Start button to Start programs Access Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system...

Page 136: ...tcut icons but also your favorite Internet URL addresses DEFINITION URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility Generically it is known as the Web site address System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the c...

Page 137: ...puter using your infrared port or with an adapter cable To transfer files through the parallel port you need an optional LapLink compatible parallel cable 1 Connect the cable 2 Load the transfer program on both computers 3 Set any specific options 4 Start the transfer 5 When you have finished transferring files close the programs on both computers Getting help transferring files 1 Click Start then...

Page 138: ...e default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings DEFINITION Although the terms are often used interchangeably the serial port and COM port are really two different things The serial port is the physical port on the back of the computer The COM port is a unique identifier the...

Page 139: ...m and displays identifying information reported by the modem If Windows XP cannot communicate with the modem it displays an error message Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows XP documentation 7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem 8 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 9 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephon...

Page 140: ...r the telephone number of the network Wirelessly you need an optional wireless networking PC Card or an optional Bluetooth or Wi Fi module For more information about wireless networking refer to your wireless network device documentation or contact your authorized Toshiba service provider Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settin...

Page 141: ...nce and Maintenance 2 Click the System icon then click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button 3 Select Intel Pro 100 VE Network Connection in Network adapters 4 Click Actions 5 Select the Properties icon 6 Select the Do not use this device disable option from the Device usage drop down 7 Click OK Your LAN port is now disabled To enable the Ethernet LAN port repeat steps one thro...

Page 142: ...bled 2 While holding down the Function Key FN press F8 until the wireless LAN icon is highlighted 3 Release the keys The wireless LAN is now enabled Accessing the wireless modules using your computer s system tray The following information is for systems which have integrated wireless modules When using your Wi Fi or Bluetooth module your computer may display a Safely Remove Hardware icon in the d...

Page 143: ...rnet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Tr...

Page 144: ... 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 ...

Page 145: ...formation 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 pla...

Page 146: ...er large amounts of data 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 Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray The CD begins to play If the computer is turned on Windows Media Player opens and the CD begins to play You can u...

Page 147: ...orks much like an ordinary compact disc player To play the CD or to pause click thePlay pause button on the CD Player control panel To stop the CD click the Stop button WARNING Before using headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down Playing the CD with the volume set too high could damage your ears ...

Page 148: ...e if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and point it to play the CD For other types of media use the associated software to open the files on the disk Creating a CD Your computer may come with a Multifunction drive that allows you to Play pre recorded DVDs Play pre recorded CDs Read and write files including music to a CD Recordable CD R or CD Rewritable CD RW disc For details on how to us...

Page 149: ...ound Recorder screen 3 Click the Record button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you ve finished recording click the Stop button The Sound Recorder window displays the new sound file as a waveform NOTE You can only record 60 seconds at a time 6 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 7 To save the file select Save from the File menu Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backwar...

Page 150: ...ur new settings take effect the next time you record Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to pr...

Page 151: ... hand without having to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel For example any one of several modules can be used in the Slim SelectBay DVD ROM drive The DVD ROM drive can also be used as a standard CD ROM drive CD RW drive A recordable writable drive Multifunction drive with both CD RW and DVD ROM drive capabilities Secondary battery Secondary hard disk drive HDD HINT Items from th...

Page 152: ... as cables attached to your computer or to the computer itself 1 Turn off the computer You may also hot swap a module in the Slim SelectBay Stop the module by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray After the module is stopped it is safe to remove 2 Slide the Slim SelectBay ejection bar towards the front of the computer Unlatching the Slim SelectBay 3 Slide the module out of th...

Page 153: ...pendingupontheoriginalharddriveinstalledin yourcomputer you may wish to increase storage capacity by changing the internal drive or you can also add additional hard drive space by inserting a drive into the select bay module To change the internal hard drive 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command See Powering down the computer on page 98 2 Unplug the computer 3 Close the ...

Page 154: ...lift it out to expose the hard drive 7 Grasp the plastic tab on the exposed edge of the hard drive and pull it to remove the hard drive from the computer Removing the hard drive from the computer 8 Install the new hard drive by sliding it into the hard drive slot and pressing it firmly until it locks Do not force the drive into the computer ...

Page 155: ...two stacked PC Card slots and supports three types of PC Cards Type I cards You can install up to two of these cards one in each slot Type II cards You can install up to two of these cards one in each slot Type III cards You can install just one of these cards Inserting a PC Card NOTE Use caution when lifting or turning your computer Failure to do so may result in damage to components such as cabl...

Page 156: ...he computer 3 If the PC Card slots are locked unlock them by turning the computer over locating the PC Card lock and sliding the lock into the unlocked position 4 Insert the PC Card If you have a Type III card insert it into the lower part of the slot If you have a Type I or Type II card insert it into either the upper or lower part of the slot Inserting a PC Card 5 When the card is almost all the...

Page 157: ...e 1 If the PC Card slots are locked unlock them by turning the computer over locating the PC Card lock and sliding it into the unlocked position 2 Locate the PC Card ejection button that corresponds to the slot in which your PC Card is installed The top tab releases a card in the upper slot The bottom tab releases a card in the lower slot 3 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it and push...

Page 158: ...an optional Bluetooth or Wi Fi module If you wish to insert or remove a Bluetooth or Wi Fi module contact a Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Provider Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SCSI adapters may need to be set up to work with your computer To set up your PC Card refer to the d...

Page 159: ... Turn the card so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the card into the slot until it locks in place Inserting an SD card CAUTION Do not touch the SD connector metal area You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not remove an SD card while data is being written or read Even when the message copying in the windows disappears writing to the car...

Page 160: ...ps out slightly 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Connecting your modem to a telephone line Your computer comes with a built in modem that can be connected to a standard voice grade telephone line The modem allows you to Access the Internet Communicatewithyouroffice slocalarea network LAN or a larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN ...

Page 161: ...lowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the modem port on the back of the computer Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ11 wall jack Connecting to a wall jack CAUTION The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Don t connect the modem to a digital telepho...

Page 162: ... a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet HINT If you re using a telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before connecting through the modem Call Waiting interrupts transmission For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 138 ...

Page 163: ...ividual needs Together these allow you to determine certain system details set additional options or change default options This chapter describes the utilities supplied by Toshiba Fn esse Hotkey utility Toshiba Console Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Power Saver utility Enabling Hibernation Setting user passwords Using a supervisor password ...

Page 164: ...quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows XP Professional operating system program Open a file in its associated program Display a customized folder of programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot keys that perform preassignedoperations Formoreinformation see Hot Keys on page 255 You can assig...

Page 165: ...yboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop to assign a key To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and Windows Explorer or the program supporting drag and drop 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file yo...

Page 166: ... the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys To assign a key to open a program or document start Fn esse and either Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the pointing device move the cursor over the desired key in th...

Page 167: ...tems that will appear in the popup list 3 To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your Windows XP Professional operating system documentation 4 Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list s...

Page 168: ... dialog box To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment To remove the key assignment click Clear Toshiba Console The Toshiba Console provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access the control panel 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click t...

Page 169: ...onsole offers three categories of features Customizing Your Computer Network Security Customizing Your Computer The features available in this category are Power Management Mouse Hotkeyassignment fordetailedinformation see Fn esse on page 164 Slim SelectBay Docking Toshiba Hardware ...

Page 170: ...features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Power Management The Power Management feature enables you to control your computer s power usage regardless of the source and use the many preset power modes or create one yourself To access Power Management through the Toshiba Console double click the Power Management icon The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears ...

Page 171: ...set modes cannot be deleted By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties window and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change become effective when you click either OK or Apply Plugged in section This section has a single preset power usage mode Full Power You can create other AC power modes but Toshiba recommends use of the preset Full ...

Page 172: ...ized mode create a new mode with the properties you require The DVD Playback mode applies only when the WinDVD program is playing Creating a new power mode 1 Highlight one of the preset modes 2 Click Create copy 3 A new mode appears with the title Copy Name where Name is the title of the mode you copied Delete this title type in the name for your new power mode then press Enter Customizing a power...

Page 173: ...change the name here if you wish Mouse utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your mouse settings To access the Mouse utility through the Toshiba Console double click the Mouse icon Hotkey utility The hotkey utility allows you to receive a confirmation message when you use the hotkey combination for Standby Fn F3 and Hibernation Fn F4 To activate 1 Click Start Toshiba Utilities then click ...

Page 174: ... so it may be safely removed from the Port Replicator and puts it in Hibernation mode Parallel Port Check disconnects any parallel device in use while using the Eject PC option Slim SelectBay Service Hot Dock Undock Support this service allows the Slim SelectBay device to be removed without turning off the computer Warm Dock Undock Support this service allows the Slim SelectBay device to be remove...

Page 175: ...nd an owner string Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings Pointing Devices Allows you to use both the AccuPoint II and external pointing devices together or to have the system auto select one Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display CPU Allows you to enable or disable...

Page 176: ...default settings when you restart your system Toshiba Power Saver utility Toshiba s Power Saver utility enhances your computer s power management capabilities It controls the computer s Power Save Mode which is a series of settings for power management In the Power Save Properties dialog you can choose which mode to use change settings for each mode or create your own mode To access Power Saver Pr...

Page 177: ...puter using the Hibernation option click Start select Turn off computer When you hold down the Shift key the Standby button changes to Hibernate Hold down the Shift key then select Hibernate The computer saves the state of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely TECHNICAL NOTE Toshiba recommends that you always have the Hibernation option e...

Page 178: ...ervisor password Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup This is useful if more than one person uses the computer A single user password supports the instant and power on password functions Using an instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and don...

Page 179: ...he resulting Toshiba Console selection 3 Select the Password tab 4 Click Registered 5 Type your password in the Enter Password box and click OK 6 Type the password again in the Verify Password box and click OK 7 Click Exit Disabling a user password To cancel the password that supports the instant and power on password functions 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then ...

Page 180: ...ssword After three incorrect tries this message appears Sorry access denied Reboot is required to regain access You will need to turn off the computer then reboot 6 Click Exit Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click th...

Page 181: ...ick the Supervisor password icon 5 Select Registered 6 Enter a password then enter it again to verify 7 Click OK Deleting a supervisor password 1 Click Start then click All Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Console then click the resulting Toshiba Console selection The Toshiba Console window appears 3 Select Security ...

Page 182: ...iba Utilities Using a supervisor password Sample Toshiba Console Security window 4 Click the Supervisor password icon 5 Select Not Registered 6 Enter the correct password 7 Click OK then click OK again to exit ...

Page 183: ...r is connected to AC power For systems with a DVD ROM or Multifunction drive you can use WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured 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 Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears ...

Page 184: ... DVD Drive Window NOTE If you wish to have WinDVD run automatically select Play DVD movie using WinDVD then select the Always do the selected action checkbox This checkbox is unchecked by default To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD The WinDVD player window opens ...

Page 185: ...D video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD slider bar location The slider bar enables you to move forward or backward through the DVD content Move the slider bar to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward ...

Page 186: ... by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays Once a DVD is playing the counter displays the cu...

Page 187: ... have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD you are ready to play the disc Using the control panel you can play a DVD from the beginning or move to a desired location then begin playing Sample WinDVD control panel with expanded view for showing advanced features Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Play starts disc playback spacebar Step forward steps for ward in the playback one frame at a ...

Page 188: ... play the movie in fast forward Move it further upward to increase forward speed Move the slider downward to play the movie in fast reverse Move it further downward to increase reverse speed Plac ing the slider in the center or clicking Play plays the DVD at normal speed This will play the DVD at normal speed Time Control click to increase playback speed None Clock enables you to select and contro...

Page 189: ...in the movie PgDn Title Menu opens the title menu of the inserted DVD T Mute click to mute movie sound Click again to restore movie sound to its original level M Repeat shows the current media loop settings includ ing repeat chapter repeat title loop or no repeat Ctlr B Zoom zooms in on the movie window for a closer look After zooming in you can pan around to see other areas of the image None Clic...

Page 190: ...double click anywhere in the video window Bookmarks opens the Bookmark browser which enables you to bookmark scenes in a movie so that you can skip to them when selected K Capture opens the Cap ture browser which enables you to capture still images of a movie None Eject ejects the disk If the disk is still playing this button stops play before the disk is ejected E Click this To do this Or use key...

Page 191: ...this section may be available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel Select from the following options Navigation Language Display Color and Audio effect Sample WinDVD with expanded subpanel Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD...

Page 192: ...of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time NOTE Some audio and video formats are not supported Creating a Playlist To create a new playlist 1 Open the playlist menu by clicking the Pla...

Page 193: ...our selection 6 After adding all the files you want to include in the new playlist click Save List The Save As dialog appears 7 Browse to the folder where you want to save your playlist name the playlist then click Save Playlist files are saved with the file extension plf The playlist can be reopened and played Playing a Playlist After creating a new playlist you can open it with WinDVD The playli...

Page 194: ...pen Playlist from the menu Sample Open Playlist dialog 3 Locate the playlist you wish to open then click Open The Playlist window appears 4 Click Load List to open the saved playlists 5 Browse to the playlist you want to open then click Open and WinDVD displays the playlist Getting Help Click the Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD Click the Close button to exit WinDVD ...

Page 195: ...ncounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other prog...

Page 196: ...Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your ...

Page 197: ...e probably in Stand By mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously Clearing the condition may get the computer running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a har...

Page 198: ...essing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to start after the Starting Windows XP message appears The o...

Page 199: ...is section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable VGA Mode Last known good configuration your most recent settings that worked Directory Services Resto...

Page 200: ...u separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character comma instead of period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterda...

Page 201: ... to troubleshoot the problem first For help on hardware conflicts 1 Click Start then click Help and Support 2 Click the Hardware link in the window s left pane A list of category links appear 3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of ...

Page 202: ...rrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor does not know which device is asking for attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific plac...

Page 203: ...ing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Disabling a device 1 Open the Start menu click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click the Administrative Tools icon 3 Click the Computer...

Page 204: ...To view the device s installed double click the device type 6 To view the properties double click the device The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They include TheGeneraltab whichprovidesbasicinformationabout the device The Resource tab which lists resources assigned to the monitor DVD ROM Multifunction drive diskette disk drive and other po...

Page 205: ...n 6 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHICAL NOTE You must have a least one memory module installed for the computer to work Power and the batteries Your computer r...

Page 206: ... soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter and power cable connected wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging If the battery lig...

Page 207: ...o turn off the cursor control light or press Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numeric keypad light If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software s documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys You have connected an external keyboard and th...

Page 208: ...necting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built in screen The screen does not look right You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button then clicking Proper...

Page 209: ...d click with the secondary button The Display Properties window appears 2 Click Properties then click the Settings tab 3 Adjust the screen resolution and or color quality 4 Click OK The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resol...

Page 210: ...Right click the drive you want to check and select Properties from the menu The drive s properties box appears 3 Click the Tools tab 4 Click the Check now button The Check Disk All Apps box appears 5 You can choose one or both options Automatically fix file system errors Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 6 Click Start Error checking runs the test Your hard disk seems very slow If you ha...

Page 211: ...nserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again The compu...

Page 212: ...carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW drive eject mechanism requires power to operate To remove a disc without turning on the computer use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This...

Page 213: ...hing try the other menu button WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resources Changes to these system resources caused for example by installing a new graphics or audio card may impact performance Some software changes may also impact playback performance for example downloading new drivers from the Web Before installin...

Page 214: ...ufacturer of the component 4 Verifying 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 WinDVD problems content issues Movies exhibit poor performance of Director s Commentary or other similar optional content versions Some m...

Page 215: ...his table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error message and additional information Resolution The disc in the DVD ROM drive is not a valid disc type Valid disc types are DVD Video and audio CD Ensure the disc is a valid disc type If the disc works in other players try using a disc cleaner The disc may require fea tures that are not supported...

Page 216: ...cted resolution due to system limitations The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit There are not enough sys tem resources to play the DVD at the selected setting Alter the display settings to reduce the resolution or number of colors Update video drivers The audio settings are incorrect Please check sound card or drivers The audio card was found but there is a problem with the audio car...

Page 217: ...ere is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD ROM drive Playback cannot con tinue The DVD ROM drive failed to authenticate authorize playback of the DVD disc There may be a problem with the DVD ROM drive Try to play another disc Contact your supplier s Technical Support WinDVD does not support this version of the DVD specification Check that this is a DVD Video 1 0 disc Error mes...

Page 218: ...se DVD content from the appropriate region If appli cable on your system refer to the Help file for how to change the Region Code Permission to play is denied Please check the Parental Control setting The Parental Control set ting of WinDVD is lower than the Parental Control level of the content being played Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized Change the Parental Con trol level in the DVD O...

Page 219: ...volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the This file appears to contain unsupported data Please refer to the Sup ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be found This may be caused by one of the ...

Page 220: ...o determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came wit...

Page 221: ...lfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager button 5 Do...

Page 222: ...another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Double click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card Refer to the PC Card documentati...

Page 223: ...as shown in Setting up your printer on page 127 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Stand By mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly ...

Page 224: ... data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per second or higher Refer to the program s documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission The m...

Page 225: ...page 84 Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you ...

Page 226: ... related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company ...

Page 227: ...ersion of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshib...

Page 228: ...Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Denmark Scribona Danmark A S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimäentie 14 P O Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland France Toshiba Systèmes France S A 7 Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D 93055 Regensburg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S A 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kal...

Page 229: ... incur long distance charges Morocco C B I 22 Rue de Béthune Casablanca Morocco The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Norway Scribona Norge A S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P O Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Papua New Guinea Fujitsu PNG Pty Ltd P O Box 4952 Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea Poland TECHMEX S A ul Pa...

Page 230: ...ain Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States The Rest of ...

Page 231: ...dows 2000 Professional Setup Wizard installs the devices it finds on your system then guides you through several essential steps for setting up your computer Setting up your software During the software setup process these steps may or may not appear in the following order Select your time zone Select one of the time zones listed by clicking the up and down arrow keys to highlight the appropriate ...

Page 232: ...phone line or to a Local Area Network To register your computer at a later time select No I do not want to register at this time Read about Warranty Extensions and Upgrades This step provides important information from Microsoft Completing installation Upon completion you will be prompted to click Finish You may be prompted to restart your computer Completing the initial startup procedure When the...

Page 233: ...et connection later At the bottom of the Getting Started with Windows 2000 screen there is a box labeled Show this screen at startup The check mark in the check box indicates that this screen will appear each time you start your system To hide this screen click the check box to remove the check mark Connecting to the Internet Start the Internet Connection Wizard by clicking either The Connect to t...

Page 234: ...rd starts and guides you through setting up your printer Sample Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to add your printer If your printer is not found or to install the driver manually use the printer driver that came with the printer to complete the setup process 3 Enter a name for your printer or use the name supplied in the Printer name text box 4 To set the printer as the ...

Page 235: ... printer installation guide for further instructions For more information about setting up your printer see Connecting a local printer on page 71 Exploring the desktop Using the Start menu The Start menu enables you to Access Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional update information Start programs Open documents Adjust system settings Find files Access Windows Help Run programs Suspend system activit...

Page 236: ...2000 Professional online Help For answers to common questions click Start then click Help to open the Windows 2000 Professional online Help Sample Windows 2000 Professional online Help window Click an item on the Contents tab or use the Index and Search tabs to locate a specific topic ...

Page 237: ...omputer Shows the file system for your computer and the network if any My Network Places Contains the most recent Network sites you ve visited Recycle Bin Holds files you ve deleted You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows Help I...

Page 238: ... your files The Windows 2000 Professional operating system supports file names of up to 255 characters You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus the following characters _ and The names can include spaces Backing up your work To back up several files at one time use the Windows 2000 Professional operating system Backup Wizard You can choose the files and the type of backup you w...

Page 239: ...rk in the event of a hardware failure accidental erasure or other data loss or damage 1 Connect the backup device to your computer as shown in the manufacturer s instructions 2 Click Start point to Programs Accessories System Tools then click Backup A dialog box that includes the Restore Wizard appears see Sample Backup Wizard box above 3 Click Restore Wizard and follow the instructions on the scr...

Page 240: ...cted life of the battery and the Battery LED may not indicate a low battery condition For more information on running your system on battery power consult Running the computer on battery power on page 108 Powering down the computer When you power down the computer you have three options to choose from Shut down which powers off the computer Hibernation which saves the current operating mode to the...

Page 241: ...hen choosing Shut down No power is used while the computer is shut down This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time Restarting from Shut down uses the most time and battery power When starting up again the system does not automatically open the programs and files you were previously using Hibernation command The Hibernation command powers off the com...

Page 242: ...uses less time and battery power than the Shut down option But it usesa littlemore time and battery power to start up than the Standby option because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory On restarting the computer returns to the mode in which you left it and opens all the programs and files you were using Standby command The Standby command puts the computer int...

Page 243: ...files you were using NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Using Shut down To power down the computer using the Shut down command click Start Shut Down select Shut down then click OK Sample Shut Down Windows dialog box The computer turns itself off Shutting down more quickly You can also shut ...

Page 244: ...ntrol Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon The Power Saver Properties dialog box appears 3 In the Running on batteries area choose the power mode of your choice and click the Details button Select the System Power Mode tab A Properties dialog box appears Sample Long Life Properties dialog box 4 Select Shutdown for the options you want ...

Page 245: ... Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 7 Click OK 8 Click OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 176 Starting again after Shut down To start the computer up again press the powe...

Page 246: ...ss Power Saver Hibernate Properties 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Toshiba Power Saver icon To enable the Hibernation mode from the Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box 1 Click the Hibernate tab Sample Toshiba Power Saver Hibernate tab 2 Check the box associated with Enable hibernate support ...

Page 247: ...ers down completely Going into Hibernation mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn on the feature in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Toshiba ...

Page 248: ...y for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 7 Click OK 8 Click OK again then close the Control Panel NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 176 Starting again from Hibernation To start up the computer from Hibernation mode press the ...

Page 249: ...achine is in Standby mode Going into Standby mode more quickly You can put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode To use any of these methods you first need to enable them in Toshiba s Power Saver utility 1 Open the Start menu point to Settin...

Page 250: ...e the lid Set this option to Standby so that the computer goes into Standby mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Override all Modes with settings here 6 In the Set to range dialog box do one of the following Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power 7 Click OK 8 Clic...

Page 251: ...ower down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work often Quickly changing your Shut down mode You can quickly and easily change your Shut down mode by using a hot key To change your Shut down mode to Standby 1 Press Fn and F3 simultaneously to display the Standby mode pop up window Sample Standby mode window 2 Click Yes to s...

Page 252: ...are Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through the Windows operating system It lets you view general system settings and specify the pointing device display CPU cache boot priority keyboard USB PC Card password device configuration and printer options for your computer NOTE To set the IRQ I O Address and DMA channel for communication ports use the W...

Page 253: ...ve HDD mode Password Allows you to set the user password and an owner string Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings Pointing Devices Allows you to use both the AccuPoint II or TouchPad and external pointing devices together or to have the system auto select one ...

Page 254: ...u to change the sequence in which your computer searches the various drives for the operating system Keyboard Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation LAN Allows you to enable or disable the Wake on LAN feature Hardware Alarm Allows you to set the Low Battery alarm the Panel Close alarm and the system beep ...

Page 255: ...Fn key turn system functions on and off Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Volume Mute Fn This hot key enables disables volume mute on your computer When volume mute is enabled no sound will come from the speakers or headphones ...

Page 256: ...x appear and you can then type in either a user or supervisor password For the Windows XP operating system you type the correct password into the Windows security screen dialog box If a password was created then enter the password in the dialog box If there is no password registered select enter For information on setting the machine to make the password dialog box appear see Setting the screen sa...

Page 257: ...in the operating system under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power DVD Playback Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows operating system under AC power is Full Power only The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Management utility For more information see Mobile Computing on page 107 ...

Page 258: ... into Stand By mode A message box is displayed by default to confirm that the computer is going into Stand By mode This message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Stand By confirmation box For more information about Stand By mode please see Using Standby on page 103 ...

Page 259: ...t a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode The message box can be set so it doesn t display Sample Hibernation confirmation box If Hibernation mode is disabled this hot key will not respond For more information on Hibernation mode see Enabling Hibernation on page 177 ...

Page 260: ...isplay panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and external video device simultaneously External video device only Sample display options window In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device ...

Page 261: ...ireless devices in your computer for systems with Wi Fi or Bluetooth only The wireless modes are Bluetooth enabled This enables only the Bluetooth module Wi Fi enabled This enables only the Wi Fi module All devices enabled This enables both the Bluetooth module and the Wi Fi modules All devices disabled This disables both the Bluetooth module and the Wi Fi modules Sample wireless modes window ...

Page 262: ...262 Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off ...

Page 263: ...rsal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 264: ...pported the mode and specifies whether the mode is text or graphics Resolution is the measure of the screen s dimensions in terms of horizontal and vertical pixels in graphics modes or rows and columns of characters in text modes LCD Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on the built in screen CRT Colors is the maximum number of simultaneou...

Page 265: ...Grph 320x200 pels 8x8 4 256K 4 256K 70Hz 6 VGA Grph 640x200 pels 8x8 2 256K 2 256K 70Hz 7 VGA Text 80x25 char 8 9 x14 Mono Mono 70Hz 7 VGA Text 80x25 char 8 9 x16 Mono Mono 70Hz D VGA Grph 320x200 pels 8x8 16 256K 16 256K 70Hz E VGA Grph 640x200 pels 8x8 16 256K 16 256K 70Hz F VGA Grph 640x350 pels 8x14 Mono Mono 70Hz 10 VGA Grph 640x350 pels 8x14 16 256K 16 256K 70Hz 11 VGA Grph 640x480 pels 8x16...

Page 266: ...K 60Hz 75Hz SVGA Grph 2048x1536 pels 8x16 256 256K 256 256K 60Hz 75Hz SVGA Grph 640x480 pels 8x16 64K 64K 64K 64K 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz SVGA Grph 800x600 pels 8x16 64K 64K 64K 64K 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz SVGA Grph 1024x768 pels 8x16 64K 64K 64K 64K 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz SVGA Grph 1280x1024 pels 8x16 64K 64K 64K 64K 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz SVGA Grph 1400x1050 pels 8x16 64K 64K 64K 64K 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz ...

Page 267: ... 1024x768 pels 8x16 16M 16M 16M 16M 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz SVGA Grph 1280x1024 pels 8x16 16M 16M 16M 16M 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz SVGA Grph 1400x1050 pels 8x16 16M 16M 16M 16M 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz SVGA Grph 1600x1200 pels 8x16 16M 16M 16M 16M 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz SVGA Grph 1920x1440 pels 8x16 16M 16M 16M 16M 60Hz 75Hz SVGA Grph 2048x1536 pels 8x16 16M 16M 16M 16M 60Hz 75Hz Mode Type Resolution Grid pelx...

Page 268: ...pear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit ...

Page 269: ...able FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MIDI Musica...

Page 270: ...e is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the s...

Page 271: ...ght bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializ...

Page 272: ...ny letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To press and rele...

Page 273: ...g device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting inp...

Page 274: ...e button rapidly twice without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In the Windows operating system this refers to the primary AccuPoint control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB ofinformation half the capacity of a high density diskette See also diskette high density diskette download 1 In communications to receive ...

Page 275: ... disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are...

Page 276: ...e By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work is returned to the same state it was when the...

Page 277: ...d faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 cache LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric c...

Page 278: ... and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument ...

Page 279: ... her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for pict...

Page 280: ...ble disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen 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 restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also b...

Page 281: ...sk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in MS DOS generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U uni...

Page 282: ...erm for the IEEE 2 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 283: ... Wizard 127 print a test page 235 set default printer 234 adding memory 54 adjusting recording quality 150 Alt keys 78 approved countries for use 15 arm wrist strain 49 assign keys Fn esse 166 audio wav files 148 audio features 146 Auto Run 148 B backing up files 76 Backup Wizard 238 batteries changing 111 running on 172 battery changing 115 charge does not last 206 charging 54 64 charging before ...

Page 284: ... 1 laser product label 16 communications network connection 140 setting up 97 system resources 202 compact disc positioning 90 compact discs handling 90 inserting 89 problem solving 212 removing 91 computer customizing 169 non system disk or disk error message 198 not accessing disk drives 197 precautions 50 setting up 55 231 turning off 64 warning resume failure message 198 computer placement 47 ...

Page 285: ...tings 67 display panel closing 64 opening 34 40 display panel closed front 34 display panel open front 40 display settings 254 display external adjusting 68 disposal information 18 DMA Direct Memory Access 202 DVD ROM drive problems 212 troubleshooting 204 DVD ROM or Multifunction drive can t access disc 212 opening 89 DVD ROM Multifunction drive drive tray won t open 212 problems 212 troubleshoot...

Page 286: ...gram 164 assigning a key 164 using drag and drop 165 function keys 78 H hard disk drive light 43 hardware alarm settings 254 hardware conflicts 201 resolving 202 Hardware Setup 252 headphone jack 34 headphones connecting 73 using 150 Help 236 Windows XP 200 Hibernation activate 248 enabling 177 Hibernation command 242 enabling 246 Hibernation mode 64 98 101 242 246 configuring 102 methods 247 star...

Page 287: ...al mode 209 Internet bookmarked site not found 200 slow connection 200 URL address not found 200 internet connecting to 144 features 145 surfing 145 uploading and downloading files 146 Internet access 233 internet explorer icon 135 internet service providers 144 IRQ Interrupt Request 202 ISPs 144 J jack RJ 11 161 RJ45 36 K keeping comfortable 46 key assign 166 changing 168 direct assign 167 popup ...

Page 288: ... everything 33 memory adding 54 expansion slots 55 problem solving 205 removing expansion slot cover 56 memory module 39 inserting 57 installation 55 removing 59 microphone 149 external connecting 74 Microsoft Support Online Web site 201 Mobile Extension Service 174 modem connectingtoatelephoneline 160 determining COM port 138 problem solving 224 resetting port to default settings 138 upgrading 13...

Page 289: ...rmation Structure 220 computer stops working 222 configuring 158 errors 222 hot swapping 92 hot swapping fails 222 inserting 156 modem default 138 not recognized 222 problem solving 220 221 removing 157 setting up 158 using 92 PC Card lock 38 39 PC Card slot 38 plugged in 171 pointing device AccuPoint II 42 pointing devices 253 port COM 138 Ethernet LAN 141 expansion 132 infrared 34 modem 36 monit...

Page 290: ... 212 changing display properties 209 checking device properties 204 compact discs not running correctly 212 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 222 computer will not power up 197 contacting Toshiba 226 227 corrupted damaged data files 211 Device Manager 203 disabling a device 203 204 disk drive is slow 210 display is blank 207 DVD ROM controls are gray 213 not functioning properly 214 video conte...

Page 291: ...ctly 211 projector 65 connecting 67 protection of stored data 2 PS 2 keyboard external connecting 122 PS 2 mouse connecting 122 using simultaneously with AccuPoint II 125 R real time clock RTC battery 108 rear panel closed back 35 rear panel open back 36 recording wav files 148 sounds 148 recording quality 150 recording sounds 148 recycle bin icon 135 Restore Wizard 239 right side 37 RJ 11 jack 16...

Page 292: ...peakers external connecting 73 using external 150 Stand By mode hot key 258 Standby 98 103 Standby command 242 249 Standby mode 242 going into more quickly 105 methods 249 options 250 starting again from 106 start button 135 Start menu 235 starting a program 81 Run dialog box 83 Windows Explorer 82 Windows Start menu 81 starting up the computer from Shut down 101 from Standby 106 Startup menu prob...

Page 293: ...swords setting 178 using a file extension 86 using the AccuPoint II pointing device 61 utilities HW Setup 252 Power Management 170 Toshiba Power Extensions 177 utility Toshiba Power Saver 176 V video cables 66 video display device connecting 65 video limitations 68 video modes 264 characteristics 264 video projector adjusting display 68 video out port 37 volume mute hot key 255 W Wake on LAN 254 W...

Page 294: ... messages 215 help 194 not functioning properly 214 performance is poor 213 playlists 191 slow playback 214 starting 184 status bar 185 system requirements 215 video content poor 214 video window maximizing 190 wireless indicator light 43 wireless interoperability 7 wireless mode hot key 261 wireless networking 140 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 140 wizards Add Printer Wizard 234 Backup Wizard ...

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