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Glossary

TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary 
may not be available on your computer.

Acronyms

The following acronyms may appear 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

Содержание Satellite Pro 4600 Series

Страница 1: ...og box or specify noncontiguous pages or a particular page before opening the dialog box Click the Print button or choose File Print For more information select Help Reader Guide from the Adobe Acrobat window TOSHIBA C494 1000M1 choose freedom TM SatellitePro 4600Series User sGuide If You Need Assistance VirtualTech TM e support tool Double click on the desktop icon or visit the website http virtu...

Страница 2: ...OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection 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 Y...

Страница 3: ...ion nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA AS...

Страница 4: ...ng antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommen...

Страница 5: ...g information The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem The FCC registration number of the modem The ringer equivalence number REN of the modem which is 0 6B The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provide...

Страница 6: ... will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation or an authorized representative of Toshiba Corporation Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company...

Страница 7: ...ecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselv...

Страница 8: ...hese standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situati...

Страница 9: ...ring normal operation is minimized When using this device in combination with Wireless LAN Outdoor Antenna products a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance The distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 5 0 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those p...

Страница 10: ...experienced radio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution ...

Страница 11: ...he enclosure Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED ser...

Страница 12: ...e information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION 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 PURP...

Страница 13: ...f Traveling Software Inc Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Inc MS DOS Microsoft DirectX DirectShow and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Active Desktop and Media are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation RingCentral is a trademark of Ring Zero Systems Inc SoundBlaster Pro is a registered trade mark of Creative Labs Inc SPANWorks 2000 is a trademark of SPAN...

Страница 14: ...14 Energy Star Compliance As an Energy Star partner Toshiba has determined that this product is Energy Star compliant ...

Страница 15: ...her documentation 25 Service options 26 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 27 Making sure you have everything 27 Front with the display panel closed 28 Back 29 Right side 30 Left side 31 Underside 33 Keyboard anddisplay features 34 Front with the display panel open 34 Indicator panel lights 36 ...

Страница 16: ... Completing installation 53 Registering your computer online 54 Setting up other devices 54 Turning off the computer 54 Closing the display panel 55 Different ways to turn the computer on and off 55 Caring for your computer 56 Cleaning the computer 56 Moving the computer 57 Using a computer lock 57 Chapter 3 Learning the Basics 59 Computing tips 59 Using the keyboard 60 Ctrl Fn and Alt keys 61 Cha...

Страница 17: ...work 79 Sending a fax 81 Powering down the computer 82 Using Shut down 82 Using Hibernation 85 Using Standby 87 Toshiba s online resources 90 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 91 Toshiba s energy saver design 91 Running the computer on battery power 92 Maximizing battery life 92 Using additional battery packs 93 Battery safety precautions 93 Charging batteries 93 Charging the battery 93 Charging the RTC ...

Страница 18: ...s 108 Installing additional memory optional 108 Memory module sizes 109 Installing a memory module 110 Removing a memory module 112 Using an external keyboard 114 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key 114 Using a mouse 115 Connecting a serial mouse 115 Connecting a USB mouse 115 Connecting a PS 2 mouse 115 Using a printer 117 Connecting a parallel printer 118 Setting up your printer 119...

Страница 19: ...ew of using the Internet 138 The Internet 138 The World Wide Web 139 Internet Service Providers 139 Connecting to the Internet 139 Surfing the Internet 140 Internet features 141 Uploadingand downloading files from the Internet 141 Exploring audio features 142 Playing an audio CD 142 Recording sounds 143 Using external speakers or headphones 145 Exploring audiovisual features 146 Playing a DVD 146 ...

Страница 20: ...165 Enabling hot key services 165 Toshiba Hardware Setup 166 Toshiba Power Saver utility 168 Hibernate tab in Power Management 169 Setting user passwords 171 Using an instant password 172 Setting a user password 172 Disabling a user password 172 Using a supervisor password 173 Setting a supervisor password 173 Deleting a supervisor password 175 Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong 177 Problems that a...

Страница 21: ...oard problems 193 AccuPoint II problems 194 Display problems 195 Disk drive problems 197 DVD ROM drive problems 199 Sound system problems 205 PC Card problems 205 Printer problems 209 Modem problems 210 Develop goodcomputinghabits 210 Use VirtualTech 212 If you need further assistance 213 Before you call 213 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba s worldwide offices 21...

Страница 22: ...22 Appendix A Hot Keys 219 Appendix B Features and Specifications 223 Appendix C Power Cable Connectors 231 Appendix D Video Modes 233 Glossary 235 Index 249 ...

Страница 23: ... the most demanding computing tasks from any location You will findthat your operating system Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition is already installed on your computer It offers exciting features and easy Internet access This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the tables of con...

Страница 24: ...s have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the following icons highlight these instructions DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTI...

Страница 25: ...documentation in addition to this user s guide Guides for other software that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on the Configuration Builder CD The Toshiba Companion Diskette Guide explains when to use theToshiba Companion Diskette andhow tousethe programs on the diskette that are not discussed in this guide The Microsoft Windows operating system documentation expl...

Страница 26: ...ve to the factory image create a custom preinstall and or install individual drivers applications and utilities Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ TM warranty programs See the warranty and service material included with your computer for registration information If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on pa...

Страница 27: ... 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 177 ...

Страница 28: ...upports sound output for wav files MIDI playback and audio from the DVD ROM drive The speakers also support audio from external devices such as a tape deck or stereo tuner through the microphone jack or through the line in jack on an optional expansion device The system indicator panel consists of several lights that provide information about various system functions For more information see Syste...

Страница 29: ...e to connect both a PS 2 compatible keyboard and a PS 2 mouse simultaneously Use the television jack to connect a television to the computer Use the video out port to connect an external monitor The expansion port allows you to connect the computer to an optional port replicator Use the serial port to connect a serial mouse serial printer or other serial device The parallel port allows you to conn...

Страница 30: ...diskette drive allows you to use 3 5 inch diskettes to store your work or install software For more information see Using diskettes on page 70 The RJ45 jack provides access to a LAN via a standard Ethernet network cable The DVD ROM drive allows you to use DVDs and compact discs with the computer You can use it to install and run programs from CD ROMs and to play audio CDs For more information see ...

Страница 31: ...ting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers The microphone jack allows you to connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device to the computer The volume control dial allows you to adjust the volume of the computer s speakers Left side The 802 11b now referred to as Wi FiTM wireless fidelity on off switch turns the optional wireless...

Страница 32: ...bjects out of the PC Card slots A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Pressing the reset button enables you to restart the computer when it is not responding to the keyboard This overrides the Standby command Only use the reset button when all other attempts at restarting the computer have failed CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the reset button Pencil lead can break off i...

Страница 33: ...k slot allows you to attach the optional PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock cable to the computer to secure it to a large heavy object such as your desk Underside The docking guides help you to align the computer with and secure it to the optional port replicator The expansion memory cover protects the slot in which you can install up to two memory modules For more information on expanding your compute...

Страница 34: ... 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 3 Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel be careful when opening and closing it Never force the panel beyond the point where it moves ...

Страница 35: ...d control buttons System indicator panel Screen The computer s screen is a Poly Silicon Technology Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images For more information about using an external monitor see Using an external monitor on page 122 Screen Keyboard AccuPoint II pointing device Keyboard System indicator panel indicator panel AccuPoint II buttons ...

Страница 36: ...ccuPoint II buttons work with the AccuPoint II pointing device For further information see Using the keyboard on page 60 Indicator panel lights Keyboard indicator panel The keyboard indicator panel consists of three lights that provide information on which keyboard functions are enabled Keyboard indicator panel The caps lock mode light glows when you press the caps lock key When this light is on p...

Страница 37: ...panel consists of five lights that provide information about the current state of your computer System indicator panel The AC power light shows the power status of the AC adapter No illumination means that the AC adapter is not connected Green means the system is in its operating state and is receiving power from the AC adapter Flashing amber means there may be a problem with the AC adapter the ba...

Страница 38: ...ttery is charging AC adapter connected Flashing amber means the battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the battery or plug in the AC adapter For more information see Monitoring battery power on page 95 The hard disk drive light indicates whether the internal hard disk drive is currently in use No illumination means the hard disk drive is idle Green or flashing means that the hard disk dr...

Страница 39: ...diately Leave the computer off overnight to give it time to dry out before you use it again Never turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates the drive is in use Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep the computer and diskettes away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speake...

Страница 40: ...ate ventilation Otherwise the equipment may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Liquids and corrosive chemicals CAUTION If you spill liquid into the computer turn it off unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again If the computer does not operate properly after you ...

Страница 41: ...nds wrists and or arms bother you while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult books on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid...

Страница 42: ...ition your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor If you are using a conventional chair Your knees should 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 ...

Страница 43: ...le use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a relaxed neutral position while typing 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 work day Finding ways to br...

Страница 44: ...ce on page 46 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must connect the built in modem to a telephone line Before starting to use your computer you may also 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 If you want to add any of these devices to th...

Страница 45: ...ther end of the telephone cable to the jack of a standard analog telephone line CAUTION Don t connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem For information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 79 HINT If you re using a telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts transmission ...

Страница 46: ...CAUTION Use of the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet To connect the computer to an external power source 1 Connect the socket end of the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter TOSHIBA ...

Страница 47: ...the plug end of the power cable into a live wall outlet The AC power light on the system indicator panel glows green If the main battery is present the battery light glows Amber while the battery is charging Green when the battery is fully charged If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving input from the AC power supply _ ...

Страница 48: ...g so may cause an electric shock Charging the battery Your computer came with its battery already installed Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge it To charge the battery leave the computer plugged in to an AC power source for at least three hours with the computer turned off After that the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer For more informa...

Страница 49: ... Make sure any external devices such as a local printer are properly connected and ready 2 Check that the diskette drive is empty 3 If the battery is not charged connect the AC adapter For more information see Connecting to a power source on page 46 The AC power light glows green if the AC adapter is properly connected to the computer The battery light glows amber while the battery is charging and...

Страница 50: ...pletely To avoid data loss never turn off the computer while any of the drives are in use The hard disk drive and diskette DVD ROM drive lights illuminate when the drive is being accessed For information on turning off the computer see Turning off the computer on page 54 Using the AccuPoint II pointing device The button in the middle of the keyboard is the AccuPoint II pointing device Together wit...

Страница 51: ...ically left mouse button When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary AccuPoint II button To double click press the primary AccuPoint II button twice in rapid succession Thesecondary button acts asthesecondary typicallyright mouse button The function of the secondary AccuPoint II button depends on the program you are using Chec...

Страница 52: ... Edition registration information to Microsoft and upgrade or extend your Toshiba warranty NOTE To perform online operations your computer must be connected to a voice grade telephone line See Connecting the modem on page 44 Internet Access Guides you through signing up for a new Internet account with AT T WorldNet Service or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing Inter...

Страница 53: ... 98 Second Edition manual that came with your computer then click Next 5 Click Finish Setup displays the Date Time Properties box Setting your time zone date and time The Date Time Properties dialog box has two tabs Click on a tab to make it active On the Time Zone tab select your time zone by clicking the up and down arrow keys On the Date and time tab set the correct date and time if necessary C...

Страница 54: ...ails about warranty options available from Toshiba Setting up other devices You may want to take this time to set up your printer For more information see Setting up your printer on page 119 Turning off the computer It s generally a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it If you are using the computer for the first time leave the computer plugged into a power source even thou...

Страница 55: ... and dirt out of the computer If you close the computer while it is still on one of the following actions will occur If you have the LCD power saver feature set the LCD panel will automatically turn off until you open it again If you have the audible warning set the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on See Toshiba Hardware Setup on page 166 If you have an action feature set the com...

Страница 56: ...ght are off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking careof yourcomputer s mainbattery see Running the computer on battery power on page 92 Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computer s key...

Страница 57: ...tion transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through Toshiba s Web site at www toshibaaccessories com Using a computer lock 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 Cable Lock PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the comp...

Страница 58: ... installed slide the PC Card lock to the right to secure the card in the PC Card slot 4 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on the computer give the key a quarter turn and remove it Securing the computer The computer is now securely locked ...

Страница 59: ... 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 the work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 67 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 ...

Страница 60: ...isk space and improve performance Consult your Windows documentation for instructions Before turning off the computer use the Shut Down command or Standby command See Powering down the computer on page 82 to learn more about Standby NOTE Windows 98 Second Edition records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you don t let Windows 98 Second Edition shut down normal...

Страница 61: ...se l el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 zero are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to uppercase the number and symbol keys are not affected Function keys F1 F12 The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys becau...

Страница 62: ...nd 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 ten key keypad on a full size keyboard Keyboard overlay keys Windows logo key Application key Home PgUp 2 6 8 PgDn End Shift Del Caps Lock Alt Alt Ctrl Q W R T Y U I O P E A S D F G H J K L M N V C X Z B Ins 1 3 4 5 7 9 0 Fn BkSp _ Enter Esc Prt ...

Страница 63: ...on To turn off the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on thekeyboard indicator panel goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To Procedure Type lowercase letters Press and hold d...

Страница 64: ... 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 To Procedure Type lowercase letters Press and hold down Fn while you t...

Страница 65: ...m in this example Wordpad Windows 98 Second Edition opens Wordpad To close the program click the Close button in the upper right corner of the program s window Starting a program from Windows Explorer If a program is not listed in the Programs menu you can start it from Windows Explorer Windows Explorer gives you a view of your computer s contents as a hierarchy or tree You can easily see the cont...

Страница 66: ...lder on the right side of the window 5 In the left part of the window double click Wordpad Windows opens Wordpad 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 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 ...

Страница 67: ...ight of the text box and select the command line from the drop down list Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work on the hard disk drive or a diskette 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 s...

Страница 68: ...ing with a document that already has a file name that s all there is to it If you created a new document your program displays a Save As dialog box Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to give it a file name A sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name then click OK HINT To make another copy of the file...

Страница 69: ...t not contain spaces Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files with a doc extension Any file name with an extension of doc is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file Creating your own extension is usually unwise since the program is unlikely to recogn...

Страница 70: ...nt dialog box A sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters For example the range of pages and number of copies to print 4 Click OK to print Using diskettes This section provides information on inserting removing and caring for your diskettes The 3 5 inch diskette drive lets you use either double density 720 KB or high density 1 44 MB diskettes for data transfer and storage ...

Страница 71: ...its upper surface points toward the drive 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive When the diskette is in place the eject button pops out To remove a diskette from the drive press the eject button CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the diskette DVD light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive Caring for diskettes To protect th...

Страница 72: ... s surface Keep diskettes away from sources of magnetism such as speakers and radios since these can destroy data If the diskette is dirty clean it with a soft cloth moistened in water Don t use cleaning fluids Using compact discs The compact disc drive lets you read both DVD ROM and CD ROM discs This section provides information on inserting removing and caring for your discs DVD ROM drive The di...

Страница 73: ...disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off To open the disc tray manually insert a straightened paper clip or other narrow object through the manual eject button s access hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting a disc WARNING Before playing an audio CD turn the volume down Playing the compact dis...

Страница 74: ...compact discs Opening the CD disc tray CAUTION To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the diskette DVD light is off before opening the disc tray 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open Pulling out the CD disc tray ...

Страница 75: ...id touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up CAUTION Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Setting a disc on the tray ...

Страница 76: ...disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked An audio CD or a DVD will start playing automatically Removing a disc CAUTION Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive Wait for the diskette DVD light on the system indicator panel to go out before you open the disc tray 1 With the computer turned ...

Страница 77: ...y wait for the disc to stop before you remove it 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface of a...

Страница 78: ... Windows backup program preinstalled on the computer s hard disk Complete information on the backup program is in the online Help and your Windows documentation HINT Backing up all the files on your hard disk takes a considerable amount of time and many diskettes You may prefer to use a high capacity backup system such as an external tape drive Restoring your work To restore information from your ...

Страница 79: ...nnecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network At the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network administrator While you are at home or travel...

Страница 80: ... Setting up a wireless connection NOTE For systems with a PIII 750 MHz or PIII 800 MHz processor the computer is wireless ready with a built in antenna Using this functionality requires an optional Wi Fi module For systems with a PIII 850 Mhz processor the wireless capability is integrated For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation...

Страница 81: ... the instructions on your screen to set up a connection to the network Sending a fax Your computer comes with RingCentral an application that lets you use the computer s built in modem to send faxes directly from your word processing or spreadsheet program To start RingCentral double click its icon on the desktop RingCentral opens and displays the RingCentral main window RingCentral main window Fo...

Страница 82: ...ut down The Shut down command shuts the computer down completely When you start up again the computer runs a self test and loads the operating system You must open any programs and files you want to use Factors when 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 Dow...

Страница 83: ...wn the computer by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel To use either of these methods you first need to turn it on 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 Power Saver icon 3 In the Running on batteries area click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab...

Страница 84: ...when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Shutdown if you want the computer to shut down 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 if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power Click All if you want the settings to apply whether you are...

Страница 85: ...quire power to maintain the saved information the system settings are retained indefinitely However 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 system and then returns to the state in which you left it Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation While in Hibernation mode the computer...

Страница 86: ...elect Hibernation for the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernation if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel 5 Click Override all Modes with settings here 6 In the Set to range dialo...

Страница 87: ...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 state Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you...

Страница 88: ...indows dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files turns off the display and goes into a low power state The on off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode Going into Standby mode more quickly In addition to the method described above you can put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel You can ...

Страница 89: ... display panel When the system standby time has passed Set this option to Standby if you want to the computer to automatically go into Standby mode when you haven t used it for a specified amount of time You can set the System standby time on the Power Save Mode tab 5 Click Override all Modes with settings here 6 In the Set to range dialog box do one of the following Click DC only if you want the ...

Страница 90: ...n 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 keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contact...

Страница 91: ... Star guidelines for energy efficiency Your computer enters a low power standby state when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy 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 energ...

Страница 92: ...ate for up to a month while the computer is turned off TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power Maximizing battery life A battery can berecharged many times Gradually over time it will lose its ability to hold a charge To maximize the life of your battery Avoid leaving the computer plugged in and unused for more than a few hours Overc...

Страница 93: ...ery will cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to the battery or the computer Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to explode releasing toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery When you need to replace the battery use an identical battery Charging batteries The battery needs to be...

Страница 94: ...e the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend you operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Doing this extends the life of the battery and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery The RTC battery provides power for the internal real time cl...

Страница 95: ...y charger You can purchase an optional battery charger that recharges lithium ion battery packs without requiring the use of your computer CAUTION Avoid leaving batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery Use only battery chargers designed to work with your com puter and its batteries You can order a Toshiba battery charge...

Страница 96: ...he computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Power Saver icon 3 Choose the Power meter tab to show the current charge state of the battery The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery charg...

Страница 97: ...urn on the power again you can continue where you left off The computer stores information on what you were doing until the battery runs out of power If you have Hibernation mode enabled the default the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the compute...

Страница 98: ...attery will need to be replaced or recharged sooner than the Long Life option High Power This option uses optimum power to run your computer therefore you will need to replace or recharge the battery more often than with the Long Life and Normal power usage options The procedure for setting up your system to run more efficiently and prolong the time you can use a battery involves selecting options...

Страница 99: ...n located in the Dynamic CPU Frequency mode section of the window is selected 3 Click OK Using the Power Saver Utility The second stage is to set the Power Saver option 1 Click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Power Saver icon The Power Saver Properties window appears with the Power Save Modes tab displayed ...

Страница 100: ...atteries section of the window 4 Click OK Using a hot key to select the power usage mode 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power usage pop up window Power usage pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode 3 Release the Fn key You re now in the selected mode ...

Страница 101: ...perties to turn off the LCD panel after a certain amount of time has passed Enabling the screen saver 1 Click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click Display and click the Screen Saver tab Screen Saver tab of the Display Properties dialog box 3 In the section labeled Screen Saver select Blank Screen 4 In the Wait window click the up and down buttons to set the number of min...

Страница 102: ...aining You can choose whether the Critical Battery alarm givesyou an audibleand or a visible warning To modify the default settings in the Power utility click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel Double click the Power Saver icon then click the Alarms tab Changing the main battery When the battery runs out of power If AC power is available run the computer from the AC source while the b...

Страница 103: ...er 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 Carefully slide the battery lock to one side to release the battery module Releasing the battery lock 6 Slide the battery module out of the battery compartment about 3 4 inch until it stops Pulling out the battery On ...

Страница 104: ...f used batteries safely on page 105 Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position toward the front of the computer 3 Without using force place the battery module in the battery compartment HINT When properly seated the battery cover is flush with the bottom of the computer 4 U...

Страница 105: ...tly after you have fully recharged the battery You must also discard a battery pack if it becomes damaged WARNING The battery can explode if not properly handled or disposed of 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 Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba as replacements Your comp...

Страница 106: ...ered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables compact discs and diskettes Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The...

Страница 107: ...fice 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 the additional equipment you use at the office You can connect any of the following optional devices Expansion memory modules Stan...

Страница 108: ...th a mouse and a keyboard to the port You can connect a serial mouse through the serial port on the back of your computer You can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports on the left side of your computer You can connect a local parallelprinter through the parallel port on the left side of your computer You can connect an external monitor through the video out port on the back of your com...

Страница 109: ...itional memory is easy to install Memory modules come in the following sizes 64 MB PC100 SDRAM 128 MB PC100 SDRAM 256 MB PC100 SDRAM Normally Satellite Pro computers are supplied with a single 128 MB memory module You can increase memory to 384 MB by fitting a second memory module For the maximum of 512 MB you need to replace the supplied 128 MB module with a 256 MB module 1st module 2nd module To...

Страница 110: ...own the operating system close the display panel and remove any cables CAUTION Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the memory module or both 1 Turn the computer over and locate the expansion memory slot cover If you need help see Underside on page 33 2 Using a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver remove the two screws that secure the expansion memory slot ...

Страница 111: ...up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer 4 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging 5 Place the memory module in the memory expansion slot at a 45 degree angle aligning the memory module s connector with the memory expansion connector Placing the memory module into the expansion memory connector HINT The...

Страница 112: ...cally recognizes the additional memory If the computer does not recognize the memory shut down the computer remove the memory slot cover and make sure the memory modules are seated properly as described in step 6 Removing a memory module The memory module is accessed from the underside of the computer You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to remove the expansion memory slot cover To remove...

Страница 113: ...the connector The memory module pops partially out of the slot Pulling the latches away from the memory module 5 Carefully remove the module from the slot and place it in antistatic packaging NOTE Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors can cause memory access problems 6 Fit a new memory module if required following steps 4 through 6 o...

Страница 114: ... s power on can damage the external keyboard the computer or both You can only connect one PS 2 device at a time unless you use an optional Y cable Connecting a Y cable to the computer s PS 2 port allows you to connect a PS 2 compatible mouse and a PS 2 compatible keyboard simultaneously Alternatively you can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports Making your external keyboard emulate t...

Страница 115: ...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 ready to use Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse connect the mouse cable to the USB port on the computer Once connected the mouse...

Страница 116: ...th the PS 2 mouse and the AccuPoint II you need to set this up when you have loaded the operating system Using a PS 2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPoint II To configure the PS 2 mouse to work with the AccuPoint II 1 Click Start Settings then Control Panel Windows displays the Control Panel window 2 Click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon 3 Select the Pointing Devices tab 4 Under Pointing Devices Op...

Страница 117: ...r reboots and the PS 2 mouse is activated Using a printer Before you can connect a printer you must determine whether it requires a parallel serial infrared or a USB interface Check the printer s documentation If youcan configure theprinter aseither a serial or a parallel device set it up for parallel operation You also need a suitable printer cable which may have been provided with your printer I...

Страница 118: ...nnect the printer cable while the computer is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both 3 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 4 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet 5 See your printer documentation for additional co...

Страница 119: ...he printer can understand If you are using any non Windows programs you need to set up a printer driver for each of those programs Refer to your program s documentation for more information To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard 1 Click Start then point to Settings and click Printers Windows opens the Printers window Printer window 2 Double click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears...

Страница 120: ...4 If the printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer Is connected to a network select Network printer 5 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 6 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you for the printer port 7 Select the port settings according to the instruction...

Страница 121: ...nd Edition prompts you to print a test page 11 If your printer is connected and turned on click Finish to print a test page To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page click No then click Finish You are now ready to print 12 If you requested a test page click OK to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job TECHNICAL NOTE S...

Страница 122: ...eo projection unit via the television jack An external SVGA monitor via the video out port Before connecting your television video projector monitor or other display device configure your computer for the type of device you re connecting To do this refer to your operating system documentation Connecting the display device If you re connecting a television or other video display device to the compu...

Страница 123: ... video device Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its television signal in jack 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the television jack on the computer 3 Connect the external device s power cable to a live electrical outlet 4 Turn on the external video device 5 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by changing the Display Properties settings For mo...

Страница 124: ...u turn on thecomputer Once you ve connected an external displaydevice you can choose to use the built in display panel only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect This hot key cycles ...

Страница 125: ...play 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 one of the simultaneous modes you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Video limitations Keep ...

Страница 126: ...patible PC Cards check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but they are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use Inserting a PC Card Before you insert your PC Card read through the documentation that comes with the card to see if it has any special requirements CAUTION Your computer came with all the Card and S...

Страница 127: ...t 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 4 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Inserting a PC Card CAUTION Forcing the card into the PC Card slot can damage the card ...

Страница 128: ... Card is not in use Click the PC Card icon in the system tray 2 Click Stop xxx where xxx is the identifier for your PC card Windows displays a message indicating that you may safely remove the card 3 If the PC Card slots are locked unlock them by sliding the PC Card lock into the unlocked position 4 Locate the PC Card eject button that corresponds to the slot in which your PC Card is installed The...

Страница 129: ...hem 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 documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help Hot swapping PC Cards One of the great things about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot ...

Страница 130: ...evice The expansion port allows you to connect your computer to an expansion device which is an excellent investment if you re using your computer both in and out of the office When you return to your desk you probably want to connect to your 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 ...

Страница 131: ...eatures 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 However the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Finding your way around the desktop Common desktop features include ...

Страница 132: ...he icons initially displayed on your Windows 98 Second Edition desktop include My Documents Shows the most recent documents you ve created or edited My Computer Shows the file system for your computer and the network if any Network Neighborhood Shows the current Network sites you are connected to This icon only appears when you are connected to a LAN Start button Taskbar Icons Shortcut tray ...

Страница 133: ...ormation on the Recycle Bin see Windows Help Internet Explorer The Microsoft browser that provides access to the Internet Toshiba VirtualTech TM A Toshiba utility to help answer technical questions and troubleshoot system problems For more information about VirtualTech see Use VirtualTech on page 212 Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows 98 Second Edition...

Страница 134: ...s Click an item in the list to activate that feature Sample list of support choices from Active Menu Many of these items require Internet access You will be prompted to connect to the Internet if necessary when you select an item that references Web content The Active Menu also allows you to launch several games and support related programs to change the look and feel of the desktop and to show or...

Страница 135: ...le To change the wallpaper click Start point to Settings click Control Panel and double click Display Select the Background tab and choose the background pattern you want displayed on the desktop Then click OK Since the Toshiba Active Menu is actually a desktop wallpaper application changing your wallpaper from the Control Panel will remove it from the desktop To reinstall the Toshiba Active Menu ...

Страница 136: ...hese buttons quickly and conveniently at any time as they are not covered by the windows of other executing programs To add an icon to the Shortcut tray drag it to the Shortcut tray To activate a specific program double click the appropriate Shortcut tray icon Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appears on the Taskbar With some programs a button appears on th...

Страница 137: ...n the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode Mouse properties and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click the appropriate System tray icon Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers you can use the Windows 98 Second Ed...

Страница 138: ...ion 4 Follow the online guide instructions An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is...

Страница 139: ...ervice Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL ...

Страница 140: ...ahoo you must have an Internet access account If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your company s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home pa...

Страница 141: ...puter screens Internet news groups A newsgroup is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Tra...

Страница 142: ...you may prefer to use headphones or external speakers instead of the computer s built in speakers 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 To insert a CD in the drive follow the instructions in Using compact discs on page 72 The computer automatically detects the compact disc in the drive o...

Страница 143: ...isc player To stop the CD click the Stop button To play the CD or to pause click the Play pause button Recording sounds You may record sounds as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a format for storing sound in files Stop button Play pause button ...

Страница 144: ...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 Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to fi...

Страница 145: ... 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 produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 ...

Страница 146: ...starts playing when you insert it and close the drive TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power When you play a DVD a Mediamatics DVD Player dialog box may advise you that video and audio playback performance is dependent upon processor speed MHz and system configuration Video and audio playback performance warning To access the DVD Pl...

Страница 147: ... controls on page 153 NOTE DVDExpress does not support audio compact disc formats Use CD Player instead Playing specific DVD files 1 On the DVDExpress control panel click the Open File button The Open file dialog box appears allowing you to select the desired file by browsing 2 Locate then double click the file you want to play The selected file begins to play To play the same file again you must ...

Страница 148: ... the composite video cable to the television or VCR 2 Select DVD Options from DVDExpress See Starting DVDExpress on page 152 DVD Options window 3 Choose the Display tab 4 Check the TV out Mode check box then click OK 5 Click Fn and F5 three times consecutively The picture automatically displays on the TV screen NOTE If connecting to a TV through a VCR select line in for video throughput For more i...

Страница 149: ...can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD For each installed audio CD title the hard disk stores a small program that displays the CD s icon It does not store the CD s content To view the contents of an audio CD 1 Place the disc in the drive 2 Click Start then point to Programs 3 Locate the folder that contains the compact disc icon and title 4 Click the icon If you cli...

Страница 150: ... the computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys Pressing the Fn key in combination with one of the specially marked function keys allows you to emulate a full size keyboard For more information on using Fn key combinations see Hot Keys on page 219 ...

Страница 151: ...t the most out of the exciting world of DVD and CD technology DVDExpress DVDExpress is the easy way to view and play DVDs DVDExpress includes such features as wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus The computer can play high resolution video at up to 30 frames per second TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance always play ...

Страница 152: ... information about the content currently being played In addition to the current play state playing paused etc and the elapsed time the window includes the following indicators Disc type indicates one of the following DVD Video Audio CD Chapter Indicates the chapter number being played Title Track Indicates the title or track number being played This indicator is displayed on Dolby certified syste...

Страница 153: ... indicators Open Opens video and or audio files for selection and payback Keyboard shortcut L Eject Opens the DVD ROM drive for loading and or removal of discs Some systems also use this button as a toggle between Eject and Insert Keyboard shortcut E Options Displays the DVDExpress Options dialog box which provides information about the application and allows you to modify a number of settings Key...

Страница 154: ...shortcut Enter Pause Temporarily stops content playback Click Pause or Play to resume playback Keyboard shortcut P Next Advances the content to the next chapter or track and resumes playback Keyboard shortcut Fast Forward Moves forwards through the content at double speed to a selected location Click Play to resume playback Keyboard shortcut F Volume Increases the volume level when you drag the ba...

Страница 155: ...ifferences in the content mastering process some multi angle views may not function properly 3D Audio Turns the 3D audio or virtual surround sound feature on and off This button becomes active only when the appropriate 3D audio component is present in the system Keyboard shortcut A Audio Changes the audio track currently being played to another audio track located on the DVD disc This feature is m...

Страница 156: ...uires an action within the menu for example click Play Movie to resume playback Keyboard shortcut R Title Menu Resume Displays the Title Menu for selection of content for playback The functionality of the Resume feature depends on the content being played Some content resumes playback when you click the Title Menu Resume button again This action starts the playback of the content from the location...

Страница 157: ...ion and allows you to modify a number of settings To access DVDExpress DVD options 1 Launch DVDExpress if it is not already running 2 On the DVDExpress control panel click the Options button DVDExpress options The DVD Options dialog box contains the following tabs About This tab displays copyright trademark version number Region Code and other relevant information about your DVDExpress application...

Страница 158: ...is only available when playback is stopped Region codes Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content It divides the world into six regions The intent is to enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region The current region code of the DVDExpress player installed in your computer is Region 1 comprising the United States and Canada The region code is provided on the About...

Страница 159: ...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 Toshiba Services Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Power Saver utility Hibernate tab in Power Management Setting user passwords Using a supervisor password ...

Страница 160: ...This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows 98 Second Edition program Open a file in its associated Windows 98 Second Edition program Display a customized folder of Windows 98 Second Edition programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys known as hot key...

Страница 161: ... with a popup list are shown on the Fn esse keyboard in the selected color Unavailable keys are dark gray Assigning a key to a program or document There are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document Using drag and drop Using the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop To assign a key to a program or document 1 Start both Fn esse and ...

Страница 162: ...lly completed 6 Click OK to close the Add Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place The program or document is now associated with 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 a key to open a program or document 1 Start Fn esse 2 Do one of the following Usi...

Страница 163: ... popup list 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 98 Second Edition documentation Click OK to associate the folder with the key you just selected To open a popup list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus t...

Страница 164: ...In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment 3 To remove the key assignment click Clear ...

Страница 165: ...that make it easy to change your display brightness or power settings To enable or disable hot key services 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Toshiba Services icon then click the Hotkey tab Toshiba Services Hotkey dialog box 3 Select or clear the check box for each hot key you want to enable or disable then click OK ...

Страница 166: ...you to select types of devices Hardware Alarm Allows you to control alarm volume and whether an alarm sounds when the battery power is low or when you close the display panel while the computer is on General Allows you to view current BIOS hard disk drive and memory settings Device Config Allows you to select device configurations Parallel Printer Allows you to select the printer port type Passwor...

Страница 167: ...er the CPU mode is set to low for slower processing Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Always High This mode sets the CPU to high when using either the battery or the AC adapter Always Low This mode sets the CPU to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and c...

Страница 168: ...ccess Power Saver Properties 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Power Saver icon Power Saver dialog box By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you a...

Страница 169: ...u use the Microsoft Power Manager to set the Hibernation option only For other power saving options use the Toshiba Power Saver utility To access the Power Management program 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Power Management icon A dialog box appears advising you to use Power Saver to adjust the computer s power managem...

Страница 170: ...e following tabs Power Schemes Allows you to choose from among a group of preset power options Advanced Allows you to choose additional power management options Alarms Allows you to change the settings for the battery alarms Hibernate Allows you to change the default setting of Hibernation mode Power Meter Gives you details about your power sources ...

Страница 171: ...obody can access your files You must enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports the following types of passwords on your computer An instant password secures your open programs and files when you need to leave the computer temporarily A power on password prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer A hard disk drive password prevents acce...

Страница 172: ...ered a user password press Enter If you have registered a user password press Enter Type your password then press Enter If you enter the password correctly the computer returns to where it was when you enabled the instant password Setting a user password To register a password for the instant and power on password functions 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings Control Panel then click Toshiba H...

Страница 173: ... tries the following message appears Sorry access denied Reboot is required to regain access You will need to turn off the computer then reboot 5 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 Shut Down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears 2 Select Shut down an...

Страница 174: ...lowing prompt appears Enter Password 8 Type in a password of up to ten characters and press Enter The following prompt appears Verify Password 9 Reenter the password and press Enter The following message appears SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Registered 10 If the password is incorrect the following message appears Password verify error Do you want to retry Y N Type Y and reenter the password TECHNICAL NOTE A...

Страница 175: ...ompanion Utility main menu appears 5 Use the arrow keys to select Exit to DOS 6 At the A prompt type c dos svpw and press Enter The following message appears SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Registered Do you want to delete the supervisor password Y N 7 Type Y The following prompt appears Enter Password 8 Enter the password and press Enter 9 At the system prompt type c dos svpw and press Enter If the password ...

Страница 176: ...er the password and press Enter TECHNICAL NOTE After three attempts to enter the correct password the utility exits to the system prompt without deleting the supervisor password 12 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously to return to Windows 98 Second Edition ...

Страница 177: ...e most likely to encounter For further assistance and solutions use Toshiba s support tool VirtualTech to help diagnose and solve possible problems 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 chan...

Страница 178: ...ne by one by selecting the program name then End Task 4 Click Shut Down Windows 98 Second Edition displays the Shut Down Windows dialog box 5 Select Restart then click Yes Your computer shuts down and restarts Windows 98 Second Edition thus restoring operations CAUTION Typing Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously twice to restart your computer is not recommended By closing all open programs prior to shu...

Страница 179: ... contact the software manufacturer You open a program that immediately stops responding If CPU Sleep mode is on enabled it may stop a program from responding Close the program you are trying to open and turn off disable Sleep mode Then try to run the program again To close the program 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously The Close Program dialog box displays all the programs and processes curre...

Страница 180: ...will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged main battery Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds The computer starts but when you press a key on the keyboard or touch the AccuPoint II nothing happens To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously or press the reset button Clearing the condition may get you runnin...

Страница 181: ... the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del or press the reset button to restart the computer If the problem persists try restarting the computer with the Toshiba Companion Diskette or another reliablesystem diskette in the diskette drive Windows 98 Second Edition is not working Once you are familiar with the ...

Страница 182: ...to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Windows 98 Second Edition Startup menu This 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 Startup menu displays these options Normal Logged BO...

Страница 183: ...N A device driver is a file that contains information to help the computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System control the operation of devices connected to the system Safe mode Selecting Safe mode bypasses basic startup files and starts Windows 98 Second Edition enabling only the mouse keyboard and standard VGA display drivers Running Safe mode allows you to undo any changes you made to the system c...

Страница 184: ...ls while loading the startup files You need to verify all drivers are being loaded You need to temporarily disable one or more specific driver s You need to check for errors in the startup files Windows 98 Second Edition uses a file called IO SYS which contains all the information needed to start the computer Although your computer does not need the Config Sys and Autoexec Bat files to start it do...

Страница 185: ...98 Second Edition commands This option is for advanced users who are familiar with MS DOS and know what these commands do Safe mode command prompt only Selecting Safe mode command prompt only bypasses the system start up files and displays the command prompt Use this option under these conditions Windows 98 Second Edition fails to start even in Safe mode You want to run MS DOS commands such as Edi...

Страница 186: ... you If Windows 98 Second Edition has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem To access Windows 98 Second Edition Help 1 Click the Start button and click Help 2 Click the Contents tab then double click Troubleshooting 3 Double click a problem you would like help with and follow the steps on the screen Working w...

Страница 187: ...should display a message that explains what the conflict is If this happens you may need to solve the problem on your own A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multi...

Страница 188: ...he DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Plug and Play With Plug and Play and Windows 98 Second Edition avoiding hardware conflicts is easy Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps t...

Страница 189: ...esources for the new device See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 189 Reconfigure the device so its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device M...

Страница 190: ...ies include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties Windows 98 Second Edition displays the System Properties dialog box 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 To view the device s installed double click the device type 4...

Страница 191: ...ick Shut Down 2 Select Shut down then click OK Windows 98 Second Edition shuts down and turns off the computer automatically 3 Remove the memory card 4 Reinstall the memory card following the instructions in Installing additional memory optional on page 108 and making sure it is seated properly 5 Check for the error again 6 If the error recurs remove the memory card entirely and check for the erro...

Страница 192: ...ery doesn t charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the main battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the main battery The main battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly Its temperature needs to be in the range of 50 degrees...

Страница 193: ...lay power set to turn off automatically Was the main battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing main battery power see Maximizing battery life on page 92 Keyboard problems When you type if strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected chara...

Страница 194: ...ing the AccuPoint II pointing device click Start then click Shut Down When the Shut Down Windows 98 Second Edition dialog box appears select Restart and click OK The computer will restart and recognize the keyboard The keyboard locks and the computer will not restart Make sure the power is on and press the reset button AccuPoint II problems Some of the keyboard problems already listed may affect t...

Страница 195: ...ny key to activate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press Enter type the password and press Enter If no password is registered simply press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external ...

Страница 196: ...ond Edition to open the Display Properties dialog box The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen The Settings tab allows you to choose the screen resolution The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors A message tells you that there is a probl...

Страница 197: ...ame A or C Run ScanDisk which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run ScanDisk 1 Click Start point to Programs Accessories System Tools and click ScanDisk 2 Click the drive you want to test 3 Select the type of test you want to use A thorough test is more complete but takes much more time than a standard test 4 Click Start Sca...

Страница 198: ...ty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the disk 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 agai...

Страница 199: ...d out by commands on the DVD For example it is common for DVD movie titles to disable fast forward and rewind during the legal notices at the beginning of a movie Playback performance is poor The use of DMA dramatically increases the DVD playback performance of your system To make sure DMA is turned on and check its settings 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double...

Страница 200: ...s between its resource requirements and your current system configuration Also if you change your Operating System check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware for example the graphics card and software drivers must support the Operating System and DVD with DVDExpress Slow playback performance DVD playback is a ...

Страница 201: ...articular the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses The normal version of the movie will not show this problem DVDExpress will not function properly with debug software installed The DVDExpress application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of DVDExpress Minimum system require...

Страница 202: ...tures that are not supported by DVDExpress Microsoft DirectShow components are missing Microsoft DirectShow is not installed properly on the system Reinstall MicrosoftDirectShow version 6 0 or higher available from the Microsoft Web site No audio subsystem could be found for playback There is a problem with the audio card or audio component within the system The problem may be one of the following...

Страница 203: ...udio card and or audio driver may be installed in the system Check installation of audio sound card Check installation of audio card drivers An unexpected error has occurred This error is unclassified Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support This is usually a rare title specific problem There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD ROM drive Pl...

Страница 204: ...al control setting The Parental Control setting of DVDExpress is lower than the Parental Control level of the content being played Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized Change the Parental Control level in the DVD Options dialog Note that DVDExpress requires a password for this change Playback has stopped due to a Macrovision copy protection error Macrovision prevents unauthorized copying of ...

Страница 205: ...ny sound from the computer Adjust the volume control If you are using an external headphone or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume con...

Страница 206: ...econd Edition PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more information or refer to the documentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If Windows 98 Second Edition does not have buil...

Страница 207: ... 98 Second Edition displays the System Properties dialog box 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Double click the device listed as your PC Card Windows 98 Second Edition displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box This dialog box contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input outpu...

Страница 208: ... controller This problem may be caused by a low main battery Charge the main battery fully 1 Make sure the computer is not in Standby mode 2 Turn off the computer 3 Connect the AC adapter and power cable 4 Keep the computer plugged in for about three hours with the power turned off The problem may also be caused by a conflict with any additional memory in your system Removing a malfunctioning card...

Страница 209: ...rinter cable Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Printing your work on page 69 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Turn off the computer and 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 y...

Страница 210: ...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 The modem is on set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone ha...

Страница 211: ... todisketteon a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up your programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to format your hard disk and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup will save time Read the user s guides It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experien...

Страница 212: ... and the Internet A set of powerful support tools that can Retrieve hardware and software details whenever you need system configuration information Provide a real time view of your machine s condition and running applications VirtualTech can take up to 10 snapshots of your applications to ensure you can restore your configuration and replace or repair damaged files Check and inform you of any upd...

Страница 213: ...tigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your Windows 98 Second Edition documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult your network administr...

Страница 214: ...kettes or CD Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD 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 www toshi...

Страница 215: ...lgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Brazil Semp Toshiba Informática Silveria Rodrigues 52 05047 000 Sao Paulo SP Brazil Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Central America Caribbean TechData Latin America 8501 NW 17th Street 101 Miami FL 33126 United States Chile CHS Promark Chile Ltda J Joaquin Aguirre Luco 1339 Huechuraba Santiago Chile Colom...

Страница 216: ...55 Regensburg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S A 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece Hungary Technotrade Kft Öv utca 185 1147 Budapest Hungary Ireland Same as United Kingdom Italy Progetto Elettronica 92 s r l Viale Certosa 138 20156 Milano Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Luxembourg Same as Belgium Mexico Toshiba de Mexico P...

Страница 217: ...u PNG Pty Ltd P O Box 4952 Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea Poland TECHMEX S A ul Partyzantów 71 43 316 Bielsko Biala 01 059 Warszawa Poland Portugal Quinta Grande Assisténcia Técnica Informática Lda Av Moinhos no 15A Ur Quinta Grande 2720 Alfragide Portugal Slovakia HTC s r o Kukucinova 26 831 03 Bratislava Slovakia Slovenia Inea d o o Ljubljanska 80 1230 Domzale Slovenia Spain Toshiba Information Sys...

Страница 218: ...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 Venezuela InterPC de Venezuela Esquina Calle 4 y Calle 8 Edificio Tepal Piso 3 La Urbina Caracas 1073 Venezuela ...

Страница 219: ...ey indicating the option or feature the key controls Instant password security Fn This hot key locks the keyboard and blanks the display To resume working if you have registered a user password press Enter type your user password and press Enter If there is no registered password simply press Enter To register a password see Setting user passwords on page 171 F1 ...

Страница 220: ...gh Power The power usage mode under AC power is Full Power only Power usage modes Fn This hot key displays the Shutdown Mode pop up window and cycles through the options If Hibernation mode is enabled the default the Shutdown modes are Standby Hibernate and Power Off If Hibernate mode is disabled the choices are Standby and Power Off To enable disable Hibernation mode see Setting user passwords on...

Страница 221: ... display options The display modes are built in display panel only built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously external monitor only built in display panel and TV or other external video device simultaneously and TV or other external video device only In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external...

Страница 222: ...ard hot keys 222 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 F10 F11 F12 ...

Страница 223: ...Features This section lists the standard features of your Satellite Pro computer Technology and processor Microprocessor Intel Mobile Pentium PIII processor 750 800 850 MHz Processor L1 cache 32 KB integrated internal Level 1 cache 16 KB instruction 16 KB data Processor L2 cache 256 KB integrated Level 2 cache Front Side Bus FSB clock speed 100 MHz ...

Страница 224: ...sk 2 5 inch integrated Enhanced IDE drive and controller provides nonvolatile storage for 20 0 GB GB billion bytes 3 5 inch diskette drive Accommodates both 1 44 MB high density 2HD and 720 KB double density 2DD diskettes DVD ROM drive 5 25 inch 8x maximum speed 684 4 KB s DVD 4 104 KB s CD transfer speed DVD ROM drive allows you to play DVDs standard CDs and CD ROMs Compatibility DVD ROM DVD R DV...

Страница 225: ...keys dedicated Windows keys includes embedded numeric and cursor control overlays and dedicated cursor control keys Pointing device AccuPoint II pointing device provides the complete function of a mouse or other pointing device from within the keyboard PC Card slots Two stacked PC Card slots let you install one Type III or up to two Type I or Type II PC Cards 32 bit CardBus ready Sound controller ...

Страница 226: ... Pentium PIII 850 MHz processor the computer comes with an integrated Wi Fi 802 11b wireless LAN mini PCI communication module providing wireless LAN functions that support Ethernet LAN 10 100 Base T Warranty 1 year parts and labor 1 year battery Serial port 9 pin RS 232C compatible high speed buffered 16550UART compatible serial port lets you connect a serial mouse serial printer or other serial ...

Страница 227: ... supports 4Mbps transfer rate with IrDA 1 1 compatible external devices USB port Two Universal Serial Bus ports provide connections for USB peripherals such as a USB mouse or keyboard Modem port RJ11 port allows you to connect your modem to the telephone line LAN port RJ45 port allows you to connect your Ethernet adapter to a network Microphone jack 3 5 mm jack lets you connect an external microph...

Страница 228: ... used Battery recharge time is 3 0 4 0 hours if the computer is off and up to 10 0 hours if the computer is on Battery life and charge time may vary depending on applications power management settings and features used RTC battery Internal NiMH battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar Automatic power off features Save battery power by automatically turning off the displ...

Страница 229: ...dels 15 0 inch screen models 12 6 x 10 8 x 1 8 inches 32 1 x 27 5 x 4 7 cm 12 9 x 10 8 x 1 9 inches 32 7 x 27 5 x 4 9 cm Operating Non operating Temperature 41 to 95 degrees F 5 to 35 degrees C 4 to 149 degrees F 20 to 65 degrees C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 percent non condensing 10 to 90 percent non condensing Altitude relative to sea level 197 to 9 842 feet 60 to 3 000 meters 197 to 32 808 feet...

Страница 230: ... from many different AC power sources Battery charger Charges the battery pack Additional battery packs Use as spare or replacement packs to extend the time you can operate the computer away from a live wall outlet Carrying case Sturdy fabric or leather carrying case protects the computer while traveling PORT Noteworthy Cable Lock Allows you to secure your computer and deter theft ...

Страница 231: ...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 ...

Страница 232: ...232 Blank Page ...

Страница 233: ... 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 simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on an external monitor Max V...

Страница 234: ...6 64K 16M 256 64K 16M 60 75 85Hz non interlaced 16M colors XGA 1024x 768 256 64K 16M 256 64K 16M 60 75 85Hz non interlaced 16M colors XGA 1280x 1024 256 64K 16M virtual display 256 64K 16M 60Hz non interlaced 16M colors XGA 1400x 1050 256 64K 16M virtual display 256 64K 16M 60Hz non interlaced 64K colors XGA 1600x 1200 256 64K virtual display 256 64K 60Hz non interlaced 64K colors ...

Страница 235: ...y appear 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 ...

Страница 236: ...on table 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 Mu...

Страница 237: ...t form there 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...

Страница 238: ... eight 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 initia...

Страница 239: ...racters 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 release the AccuPoint control button or mouse button without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In W...

Страница 240: ... dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder...

Страница 241: ...e download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the AccuPoint control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In Windows this refers to the primary AccuPoint control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See dev...

Страница 242: ...ples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders format verb To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so t...

Страница 243: ...f data See also diskette hot key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recogniz...

Страница 244: ...ass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partit...

Страница 245: ... line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk O online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from a...

Страница 246: ...se that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system applicati...

Страница 247: ...select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard ...

Страница 248: ...ugh a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management V W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IE...

Страница 249: ...ery 102 low battery 102 volume 166 audio wav files 143 audio features 142 B battery 92 additional packs 93 alarms 102 charge indicator light 95 charging 54 charging before use 44 93 charging RTC 94 conserving power 97 critical alarm 102 indicator 38 49 inserting 104 low charge 97 maximizing life 92 monitoring power 95 optional charger 95 power usage modes 220 replacing 102 safe disposal 105 safety...

Страница 250: ...1 closing 55 opening 28 34 screen saver 101 DMA assignments 188 DVD Player controls and indicators 153 status display window 152 DVDExpress error messages 202 launching 151 minimum system requirements 201 play status 152 playing a DVD 146 playing files 147 region coding 158 shortcut keys 156 DVD ROM drive 151 eject button 73 inserting DVDs or compact discs 73 manual eject 73 reading CDs 151 readin...

Страница 251: ...urity 219 keyboard overlays 222 power usage mode 220 power usage modes 100 Shutdown mode 220 sound 221 hot swapping 129 precautions 129 I icons 24 132 definitions 24 Windows 98 Second Edition desktop 132 indicator AC power 49 battery 49 cursor control overlay 37 DVD ROM drive 72 power on off 49 infrared port 31 installing memory modules 108 Interrupt ReQuest IRQ Channel 188 K keyboard caps lock 36...

Страница 252: ... AC adapter 230 overlay cursor control 37 P parallel port 29 parallel printer connecting 108 password instant 171 how to use 172 power on 171 supervisor 171 delete 175 set up 173 supported types 171 password security instant 219 PC Card configuring 129 eject button 32 enablers 206 hot swapping 129 inserting 126 lock 32 removing 128 setting up 129 troubleshooting 206 PC Card slot 32 126 types 126 p...

Страница 253: ...stration online 54 reset button 32 RTC battery See real time clock battery S safety precautions 24 saving files 67 ScanDisk program 197 security lock slot 57 locking cable 57 PORT Noteworthycomputerlock 33 serial mouse connecting 108 serial port 29 setting up your computer 44 Shut down command 82 Shutdown mode hot key 220 shutting down the computer 82 sound recording 144 SPANWorks 80 speakers 28 c...

Страница 254: ...e Non system disk or disk error 181 198 seems very slow 197 trouble accessing disk 197 disk or diskette drive not accessed 180 diskette drive cannot read diskette 198 diskette will not insert 198 DVD playback performance is poor 199 DVDExpress Root or Title menu does not open 200 controls are disabled 199 notfunctioningproperlywith debug software 201 performance decreases after a system change 200...

Страница 255: ...al 181 screen display doesn t look right 181 start up options 182 Step by step confirmation start up 184 taking long time to start 181 turning off the computer 54 82 U Universal Resource Locator URL 137 Universal Serial Bus USB 30 USB port 227 utilities Toshiba Power Extensions 169 Toshiba s Power Saver 99 V video display device connecting 122 video modes 233 characteristics 233 video port 29 vide...

Страница 256: ...Index 256 Y Y cable 116 ...

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