Page 1 Double-click on the desktop icon or visit the Web site: http://virtualtech.answerteam.com ❖ InTouch Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, C506-0501M1 ® e-support tool Center see Chapter 9 on page 203 in this guide. TOSHIBA...
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Page 3: Fcc Notice
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, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. Models: Satellite 2800/2805 Series...
Page 4: Industry Canada Requirement
NOTE: Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the...
Page 5: Type Of Service
FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Page 6: Fax Branding
Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it...
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the following: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device is 0.4.
Page 8 LASER KLASSE 1 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
Page 9 Satellite, Noteworthy, Fn-esse, SelectServ and AccuPoint are registered trademarks, SecureSleep, SmartMedia, Ask IRIS Online, and VirtualTech are trademarks, and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. i.LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Page 10: Energy Star Compliance
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. ® partner, Toshiba has determined that this product is Energy...
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction... 21 This guide... 21 Safety icons... 22 Other icons used... 23 Other documentation... 23 Service options... 24 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ... 25 Making sure you have everything... 25 Front with the display closed... 26 Back... 26 Right side...
Page 12 Contents Chapter 2: Getting Started... 39 Selecting a place to work... 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment... 39 Keeping yourself comfortable... 40 Precautions... 43 Setting up your computer... 45 Installing additional memory (optional)... 45 Removing a memory module... 50 Connecting a mouse... 50 Connecting a printer...
Page 13 Saving your work... 73 Printing your work... 74 Using diskettes... 75 Inserting and removing diskettes... 75 Caring for diskettes... 76 Backing up your files... 76 Copying to a diskette ... 77 Playing a CD or DVD... 77 Drive components and control buttons... 78 CD/DVD control buttons...
Page 14 Contents Chapter 4: Mobile Computing... 99 Toshiba’s energy-saver design... 99 Running the computer on battery power... 100 Using additional battery packs... 100 Battery safety precautions ... 100 Maximizing battery life... 101 Charging batteries... 101 Charging the main battery... 102 Charging the RTC battery... 102 Monitoring battery power...
Page 15 Lesson 6: Starting programs... 124 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows. 127 Using the taskbar... 128 Minimizing and maximizing windows ... 128 Resizing and moving windows... 129 Lesson 8: Closing programs... 130 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts... 131 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator... 131 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map...
Page 16 Inserting a SmartMedia card... 171 Removing a SmartMedia card... 171 Emulating a full-size keyboard... 171 Determining the COM port... 172 Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities... 173 Fn-esse... 173 Starting Fn-esse... 174 Assigning a key to a program or document... 175 Viewing existing key assignments... 177...
Page 17 Changing or removing existing key assignments... 177 Toshiba Hardware Setup ... 177 Setting the CPU Frequency Mode... 179 Power Saver... 180 Chapter 8: WinDVD 2000... 181 Playing DVDs... 181 Using the WinDVD toolbar... 183 Using the WinDVD status bar... 183 Using the WinDVD control panel...
Page 18 Using VirtualTech... 239 If you need further assistance... 240 Before you call... 240 Contacting Toshiba... 241 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ... 242 Toshiba's worldwide offices... 242 Appendix A: Hot Keys... 247 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors... 251 Appendix C: Video Modes... 253 Glossary...
Page 19 Contents Index... 271...
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Page 21: Introduction
Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computing! Your Satellite 2800/2805 Series computer offers enhanced multimedia and easy Internet access. With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your work can accompany you ® wherever you go. Your computer’s operating system is Microsoft ®...
Page 22: Safety Icons
Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and the icons highlight these instructions as follows: DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety...
Page 23: Other Icons Used
Recovery and Configuration Builder CD. ❖ Toshiba Accessories Information lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them. ❖ The Microsoft documentation which explains the features of the operating system.
Page 24: Service Options
Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its ® SelectServ 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...
Page 25: Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around
Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your notebook computer. It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything.
Page 26: Front With The Display Closed
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed The bass speaker vents protect the bass speakers, which are used with the subwoofer option. See page The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. To open the display panel, press the display latch and raise the panel.
Page 27 The DC-IN jack is where you plug in the AC adapter. ® The PS/2 port allows you to connect an optional PS/2- compatible mouse or external keyboard. Alternatively, you can connect an optional Y-cable that allows you to use a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard simultaneously.
Page 28: Right Side
Finding Your Way Around Right side Right side CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the DVD-ROM manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Instead, use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip. The DVD-ROM manual eject button enables you to open the drive tray when the computer is off.
Page 29: Left Side
Finding Your Way Around Left side The DVD-ROM drive enables you to play high-resolution, full- screen videos at up to 30 frames per second. You can also use it to install and run programs from application CD-ROMs and play audio CDs. The SmartMedia card slot option supports 2 MB (3.3V, 5.0V), 4 MB (3.3V, 5.0V), 8 MB (3.3V), 16 MB (3.3V), 32 MB...
Page 30 Finding Your Way Around Left side The PC Card lock holds the PC Cards in place once they are installed. The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type I or Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. See page 167 for more information.
Page 31: Front With The Display Open
Front with the display open CD/DVD control buttons Keyboard indicator panel CD/DVD/Media Player switch System indicator panel Power button Function keys AccuPoint II control buttons The CD/DVD control buttons allow you to play audio CDs when the computer is turned off. You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on.
Page 32 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The power button turns the computer on and off. The function keys, when used with the different system functions. For more information, see on page 247. The AccuPoint device. The larger button acts as the primary button on a mouse. The smaller button acts as the secondary mouse button.
Page 33: Keyboard Indicator Panel
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open Keyboard indicator panel Caps lock light Cursor control mode light Numeric mode light The caps lock light glows when you press the key. Caps Lock When this light is on, pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter.
Page 34: System Indicator Panel
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open System indicator panel The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source. The on/off light glows green when the computer is on. The light glows amber when the computer is in Standby mode.
Page 35: Cd/Dvd Control Buttons
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons on the top of the computer are for playing CDs and DVDs. Bass button Previous track Play/pause Stop/eject Next track The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc.
Page 36: Cd/Dvd/Media Player Power Switch
Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open CD/DVD/Media Player power switch When the computer is turned off and the display panel is closed: ❖ If there is a DVD in the drive when the CD/DVD/Media Player switch is moved to the left side (CD/DVD), the system will power up and launch WinDVD open the display panel in order to view the video.
Page 37: Underside
With nothing in the drive, setting the switch to the right turns on both the computer’s main power and the power to the sound system. When you open the display, Windows Media launches, and the sound system plays the default sound (wave file).
Page 38 Finding Your Way Around Underside The battery cover latch (which is the entire molded panel in front of the battery cover) secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case. The modem/LAN cover protects the built-in modem and LAN connection.
Page 39: Chapter 2: Getting Started
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations.
Page 40: Keeping Yourself Comfortable
AC power source, and let it dry out completely before turning it on again. If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact a Toshiba authorized service provider. Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers.
Page 41: Seating And Posture
❖ If you are using an external monitor, the top of the display should be no higher than eye level. ❖ If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer, maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly.
Page 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back support. Lower-back-support cushions are available at many office supply stores. ❖...
Page 43: Precautions
Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your working day. Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency. ❖...
Page 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is being used. Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in its operation.
Page 45: Setting Up Your Computer
Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. See To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line.
Page 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Additional memory comes in 64 MB, 128 MB, and 256 MB modules. You can only install one module in your computer’s expansion memory slot, located on the bottom of your computer. NOTE: If your system already has a memory module installed in the expansion memory slot, you must remove the module in order to upgrade memory.
Page 47 Expansion memory slot cover Base of a Satellite Series computer Using the standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover, then remove the memory slot cover. Removing the memory slot cover screws Getting Started Setting up your computer...
Page 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its gold connector bar (on the side you insert into the...
Page 49 Inserting the memory module CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Replace the memory slot cover. Replace the screws and tighten them. Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed.
Page 50: Removing A Memory Module
Getting Started Setting up your computer Removing a memory module Follow steps 1 through 5 in (optional)” on page Gently pull up on the module to disconnect it, then gently pull it out of the slot. Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 11. Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’s built-in pointing device.
Page 51: Connecting A Printer
TECHNICAL NOTE: You can only connect one PS/2 device at a time, unless you purchase an optional Y-cable. Using a Y- cable allows you to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard simultaneously. Connecting a printer CAUTION: Connecting the printer cable while the computer is on may damage the printer, the computer, or both.
Page 52: Connecting The Ac Adapter
Getting Started Setting up your computer See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps, or see “Setting up a printer” on page Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC outlet and to charge the computer’s batteries. The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in.
Page 53 Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock. CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. The current rating for the computer is 4.0 amperes.
Page 54: Charging The Battery
Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it. Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. The on/off light glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it is charging.
Page 55: Using The Computer For The First Time
Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Press the display latch and lift the display panel Opening the display panel CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force it beyond the point where it moves easily. Never lift or move the computer using the display panel.
Page 56 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Pressing the power button NOTE: When you turn on the computer for the first time, don’t turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The AC power light glows when the computer is connected to an external power source.
Page 57: Using The Accupoint Ii
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the AccuPoint II Pointing device The round button in the middle of the keyboard is the AccuPoint II pointing device. It enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen.
Page 58: Setting Up Your Software
Microsoft Register Online — You may be offered the opportunity to register your computer with Toshiba. To register your computer at a later time, select No, I do not want to register at this time. You can register later by double-clicking the Registration icon on your desktop.
Page 59: Registering Your Computer
Registering your computer Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-to-date with information about new products and upgrades, and also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you. To register your computer at a later time, select No, I do not want to register at this time.
Page 60 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Sample Printers window Double-click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard starts. Sample Add Printer Wizard...
Page 61 Using the computer for the first time Click Next. The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play, the ® Windows Millennium Edition operating system recognizes it automatically. You can ignore the remainder of this section.
Page 62: Using A Ps/2 Mouse With The Accupoint Ii
To set up a PS/2 mouse to work simultaneously with the AccuPoint II pointing device: Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. Double-click Toshiba HWSetup, then select the Pointing Devices tab. Under Pointing Devices, select Simultaneous. This option configures both the AccuPoint II pointing device and the PS/2 mouse to work at the same time.
Page 63: Turning Off The Computer
Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
Page 64: Cleaning The Computer
Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba’s Web site at toshibaaccessories.com. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk.
Page 65 PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable To secure the computer: Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. Pass the locking end through the loop. Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot located on the left side of the computer, then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it.
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Page 67: Chapter 3: Learning The Basics
Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working.
Page 68 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable storage media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy.
Page 69: Using The Keyboard
Using the keyboard Alt (Alternate) key Fn (Function) key Ctrl (Control) key Parts of the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page.
Page 70: Ctrl, Fn, And Alt Keys
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys , and Ctrl program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the keys at the top of the keyboard.
Page 71: Overlay Keys
Overlay keys Caps Lock Shift Ctrl Keyboard overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten-key keypad on a desktop computer’s keyboard.
Page 72: Starting A Program
Learning the Basics Starting a program To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is on, press and hold down return to the numeric overlay, release To turn off the numeric keypad overlay, hold down the press again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out.
Page 73: Saving Your Work
❖ Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The Windows step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu. See “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette.
Page 74: Printing Your Work
Learning the Basics Printing your work For information on how to name a file, see Millennium Edition file system” on page Printing your work Verify that the Windows set up for your printer as described in page TECHNICAL NOTE: You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it.
Page 75: Using Diskettes
Click OK to print. Using 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. Diskette activity light Sample diskette drive The diskette activity light glows while the drive is being accessed. You will find that the disk activity light on the system indicator panel, indicating that the diskette drive or the DVD-ROM is being accessed, is easier to see while working.
Page 76: Caring For Diskettes
Learning the Basics Backing up your files Caring for diskettes ❖ Store your diskettes properly to protect them and keep them clean. ❖ If a diskette is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened in water. Do not use cleaning fluids. ❖...
Page 77: Copying To A Diskette
Copying to a diskette Insert a diskette into the diskette drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on the system desktop. Double-click the drive that contains the file you want to copy. Double-click the folder that contains the file, then click the file you want to copy.
Page 78: Drive Components And Control Buttons
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD angles, and interactive menus. The computer can play high- resolution video at up to 30 frames per second. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than battery power.
Page 79 Components Disc activity light Eject button DVD-ROM drive Use the eject button to release the disc tray. This button requires power to operate. CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the activity light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.
Page 80: Cd/Dvd Control Buttons
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD CD/DVD control buttons The control buttons on the top of the computer enable you to play audio CDs when the computer is off. You can also use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on. CD/DVD/Media Player switch CD/DVD control buttons on the top of the computer The previous track button returns to the preceding track on the...
Page 81: Setting The Cd/Dvd/Media Player Switch To Cd/Dvd
Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to CD/DVD If the drive is empty or there’s an audio CD in the drive, setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to the left (CD/DVD position) turns on the sound system only. The computer remains turned off. ❖...
Page 82 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD If the computer is turned on, press the eject button on the DVD-ROM drive. To play an audio CD when the computer is turned off, slide the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to the left to turn the DVD-ROM drive on, and press the CD/DVD stop/eject button twice to release the disc tray.
Page 83 Inserting a disc 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. Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place.
Page 84: Playing An Audio Cd
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is turned off, use the CD/DVD/Media Player switch and the control buttons on the top of the computer. Slide the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to the left to turn on the CD/DVD player, then press the play/pause button once.
Page 85: Playing A Dvd
The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. ❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button on the CD Player control panel. Playing a DVD This manual has a whole chapter devoted to using WinDVD.
Page 86: Removing A Disc With The Computer Off
Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover. CAUTION: If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for the disc to stop before removing it. Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked.
Page 87: Using The Dvd-Rom/Cd-Rw Multifunction Drive
Using the DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive ❖ To clean a disc, wipe it from the center outwards (not in a circle) with a clean, dry cloth. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alcohol).
Page 88: Setting Up For Communications
Learning the Basics Setting up for communications Setting up for communications To communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you need: ❖ The computer’s modem ❖ A telephone line ❖ A communications program To connect to the Internet, you need a Web browser, such as ®...
Page 89: Connecting Your Computer To A Network
Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the modem port. Connecting the internal modem Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the modular jack of a standard voice-grade telephone line. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network locally or remotely.
Page 90: Turning Off The Computer
Learning the Basics Turning off the computer Turning off the computer When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: Shut down, Hibernation, and Standby. Each method has its advantages. Shut down command 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.
Page 91: Standby Command
❖ Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Shut down. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of memory.
Page 92: Using Shut Down
Shutting down more quickly You can also shut down the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use either of these methods, you first need to turn on the feature in Toshiba’s Power Saver utility.
Page 93 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. If the Toshiba Power Saver icon is not present, click View all control panel options on the left side of the panel. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.
Page 94: Using Hibernation
Learning the Basics Turning off the computer In the Set to range dialog box, do one of the following: ❖ Click DC only for the settings to apply only when you are using battery power. ❖ Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power.
Page 95: Going Into Hibernation Mode More Quickly
Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. If the Toshiba Power Saver icon is not present, click View all control panel options on the left side of the panel.
Page 96: Using Standby
Learning the Basics Turning off the computer Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, “Power Saver” on page Starting again from Hibernation mode To start the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light turns green.
Page 97 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. If the Toshiba Power Saver icon is not present, click View all control panel options on the left side of the panel.
Page 98: Starting Again From Standby
Learning the Basics Turning off the computer Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, “Power Saver” on page Starting again from Standby To start the computer from Standby mode, press and hold the power button until the on/off light changes to green.
Page 99: Chapter 4: Mobile Computing
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 energy efficiency, so that you...
Page 100: Running The Computer On Battery Power
❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. To replace the main battery, use an identical battery which you can purchase from Toshiba’s Web site at toshibaaccessories.com.
Page 101: Maximizing Battery Life
Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba’s Web site at toshibaaccessories.com. Mobile Computing...
Page 102: Charging The Main Battery
Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on.
Page 103: Monitoring Battery Power
If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it turned off for at least 24 hours. NOTE: It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is off.
Page 104: Conserving Battery Power
PC Card ❖ Where you are working—since operating time decreases at low temperatures Toshiba’s power-saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to recharge the battery.
Page 105: What To Do When The Battery Runs Low
Toshiba has combined these options into three preset power usage modes: ❖ Long Life ❖ Normal ❖ High Power To change the power usage mode, hold down both the keys. You may also set individual power-saving options to suit your own needs. See...
Page 106: Changing The Main Battery
To set an alarm: Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the Running on Batteries section, click Details. Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm, as desired.
Page 107 Slide Sliding the battery release latch Carefully push the battery release latch as shown, then slide the latch towards the front of the computer. Sliding the battery out Slide the battery toward the right side of the computer until it is free, then lift the discharged battery and the battery cover away from the computer.
Page 108: Removing The Battery From The Battery Cover
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the battery cover Position the battery cover with the battery facing you. Press the battery cover latches outward. Removing the battery from the battery cover Lift the battery from the battery cover. Inserting a charged battery Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection.
Page 109: Disposing Of Used Batteries Safely
Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible, it may be illegal. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba. Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely...
Page 110: Traveling Tips
❖ 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.
Page 111: Chapter 5: Getting To Know The Windows ® Millennium Edition Operating System
Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows Edition Operating System This chapter introduces the Windows operating system by guiding you through a few basic tasks. If you have used the Windows will find the Windows familiar, since both operating systems are similar. Whether you have used a Windows confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons.
Page 112: Lesson 1: Exploring The Desktop
Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the ® Windows Millennium Edition operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks.
Page 113 ® Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop Icons Taskbar System tray Start button Shortcut tray Sample Desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be quickly activated by double-clicking the icon. You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by dragging the element’s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area.
Page 114: Start Button
For more information about VirtualTech, see page 239. Toshiba Software Offer — A service provided by Toshiba that offers additional software. FreedomWare software for your notebook computer. NOTE: If you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of the file contents appears.
Page 115: System Tray
Getting to Know the Windows ❖ Open recently accessed documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Search for files ❖ Access Windows ❖ Run programs ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer For more information on starting programs, see Starting programs”...
Page 116: Windows Millennium Edition File System
Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II position 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, and speaker volume.
Page 117 Getting to Know the Windows screen and performing computing tasks. This lesson lets you practice using the AccuPoint II pointing device. Move the pointer to the Start button, then click the primary button (the larger one) to open the Start menu. NOTE: In this guide, the term “click”...
Page 118 Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II Sample desktop with the My Computer window open Now click the Close button in the upper-right corner of this window. The My Computer window closes. Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and, while holding down the primary button, use the pointing device to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop, then release the primary button.
Page 119: Lesson 3: Learning About The Internet
Getting to Know the Windows Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT: You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop’s four edges. Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop. Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet This lesson begins with Windows Tutorial.
Page 120: Exploring The Web Tutorial
Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet Exploring the Web Tutorial ® Microsoft Web Tutorial can answer questions about the Internet. Click on the Connect to the Internet icon on your desktop. The Internet Connection Wizard appears. Follow the Wizard’s steps to connect.
Page 121 Getting to Know the Windows ❖ The Browser controls provide various navigation features. ❖ The Internet address, also called a Uniform Resource Locator (URL), is a line of information telling the browser where to look for a specific Web page. ❖...
Page 122: Lesson 4: Creating A New Document
Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 4: Creating a new document Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program. Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button.
Page 123: Lesson 5: Creating A New Folder
® Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Lesson 5: Creating a new folder Title bar Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens, there is a new button on the taskbar that reads My New File- Notepad (the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but, if you point to the name, the complete name is visible).
Page 124: Lesson 6: Starting Programs
Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 6: Starting programs The Windows documents and programs in folders. It even stores other folders in folders. In this lesson, you will create a folder in which to store your new document. Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button.
Page 125 Getting to Know the Windows This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu, using two of the programs that are built into the Windows Millennium Edition operating system: Paint and Windows Explorer. Click Start, then point to Programs. The operating system displays a list of program folders.
Page 126 Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 6: Starting programs Sample Windows Explorer open on the desktop Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it—one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer. Click the Paint button on the taskbar. The operating system displays the Paint program.
Page 127: Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, And Hiding Windows
Getting to Know the Windows Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter, you now have a screen with several program windows open. You can organize these windows by resizing and repositioning windows so that you can see more than one of them at a time.
Page 128: Using The Taskbar
Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar with the AccuPoint II pointing device and clicking the secondary button. You have these options: ❖...
Page 129: Resizing And Moving Windows
Getting to Know the Windows Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows The Paint window expands to fill the screen, hiding everything except the taskbar. Notice that the Maximize button has changed. It is now called the Restore button. HINT: Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are only using that program and do not want any distractions on the screen.
Page 130: Lesson 8: Closing Programs
Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 8: Closing programs placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your work. At this point you have two programs open on the desktop. The next lesson shows you how to close them. Lesson 8: Closing programs Once you are finished working with a document or program, it is a good idea to close it.
Page 131: Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts
Getting to Know the Windows Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop, you can open programs or files with the click of a button. You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently. This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two Windows Millennium Edition operating system accessories, Calculator and Character Map, as examples.
Page 132: Creating A Shortcut To The Character Map
Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts The operating system displays the new shortcut on your desktop. Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’t know the name and location of the program file. Click Start, then point to Search.
Page 133 Getting to Know the Windows Sample Search Results dialog box HINT: Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. Type in the Search for files or folders named: text box, char and then click Search Now. The operating system displays a list of all the files with “char” in their names.
Page 134: Lesson 10: Changing The Screen Saver
Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately. You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful. HINT: The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document.
Page 135 Getting to Know the Windows The operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box. Sample Display Properties dialog box Click the Screen Saver tab. Click the arrow beside the current option—probably “(None)” —to open the screen saver list box. Scroll through the screen saver options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box.
Page 136: Lesson 11: Setting The Date And Time
Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 11: Setting the date and time The next lesson explains how to set two other properties—the date and time. Lesson 11: Setting the date and time You initially set the computer’s date and time properties when you turned the computer on for the first time and set up the Windows Millennium Edition operating system.
Page 137: Lesson 12: Removing Objects From The Desktop
Getting to Know the Windows Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Set the correct month, year, day, and time. Click the Time Zone drop-down list box and set your time zone. Click OK. Continue with the next lesson to finish cleaning up the desktop. Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial, you created a new icon on the desktop.
Page 138 Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop To completely remove an object, select it, and then click File, Delete. The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. Later on—in your real work, not in this tutorial—you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders, documents, and sometimes even programs.
Page 139: Lesson 13: Using System Restore
Getting to Know the Windows To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once, choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. HINT: Empty the Recycle Bin periodically. Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin.
Page 140: Lesson 14: If I Am Lost, What Do I Do
Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? The Windows through the process of storing your system settings for future use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time.
Page 141 Getting to Know the Windows Sample Help and Support Index The left side of the screen contains the index. The text box above the index, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index. Type pictures Notice as you type that the index moves to locate what you...
Page 142: Using The Online Tours And Tutorials
Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? Sample Drawing help window Click the Click Here link. The operating system opens the Paint program. Not every Help topic contains a hot link to start the program it is talking about.
Page 143: Lesson 15: Turning Off Your Computer
Getting to Know the Windows Sample Windows Millennium Edition Tours & tutorials window To start a Windows Click Help, then click Tours and Tutorials. The Help and Support window takes you to the Tours and Tutorial section. Scroll through the list of Tours and Tutorials and select the place you want to start.
Page 144 Getting to Know the Windows System Lesson 15: Turning off your computer Select Shut down, then click OK. The operating system displays a message that it is shutting down and turns off the computer. There are other ways to shut down your computer. For more information, see ®...
Page 145: Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options
Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter, you will explore other features of your notebook computer. Windows Millennium Edition special features ® The Windows several new features and enhancements, including: ❖ New system file protection ❖ A system restore function, allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode ❖...
Page 146: Personalizing Your Desktop
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace. This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work. You can customize the following aspects of the desktop: ❖ Taskbar —...
Page 147: Bringing The World To Your Desktop
Having a list of favorite URLs handy saves time. Using it bypasses the need for you to launch your browser first. To customize your Taskbar settings, point to an empty space in the taskbar and click the secondary button. Bringing the world to your desktop With the Windows can set up your desktop with complete World Wide Web integration at a single click.
Page 148: Changing Desktop And Browsing Style
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Click the Web tab. The operating system displays a list of items to add to the desktop. To view additional components, click New. The New Active Desktop Item dialog box appears. To browse the Active Desktop Gallery for more components to add, click Visit Gallery.
Page 149 The style you choose determines how you browse in the ® Windows Millennium Edition operating system, regardless of whether you start from the desktop, My Computer, Windows Explorer, or Internet Explorer. For more information about changing your desktop style, enter customizing the desktop Working in Web style You can work in Web style if you prefer to organize and browse...
Page 150 Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Working in Windows The Classic style resembles the Windows desktop. Using this option, you double-click to open items, and each item opens in a separate window. Working in Custom style You can pick and choose which options you want. Custom settings include options for browsing folders, creating window backgrounds, and selecting and opening items.
Page 151: Personalizing Individual Windows
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Sample Web-style option Click the style you want to use, then click OK. Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop, you can also display a Web page in an individual window. If you subscribe to the Web page, it can be automatically updated on a regular basis.
Page 152: Adding A Background To A Window
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Adding a background to a window If you select art or a Web page as a window background, set your desktop style to Web style — or select the As Web Page option from the View menu. To add a background to a window: Open the window you want to customize.
Page 153 Address bar Quick Launch Sample toolbar locations The elements you can add to the top of the window are: Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages, programs, folders, or documents. By default, the address bar shows your current location, and whether it is a folder or a Web page.
Page 154: Displaying Information About Each Folder
Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Toolbar element Quick Launch Displaying a toolbar in a window On the desktop, double-click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click the name of the toolbar you want to display. The toolbar appears below the menu bar of the current window.
Page 155: Using Your Computer At The Office
Exploring Your Options Using your computer at the office Sample Control Panel window as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page.
Page 156: Exchanging Data With Another Computer
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers, you can use the Windows specialized synchronization program and the computer’s parallel port. Transferring files To transfer files through the parallel port, you need a LapLink compatible parallel cable.
Page 157: Sending A Fax
Sending a fax Faxing a document is almost as simple as printing it. On the desktop, double-click the RingCentral icon. If the icon is not on the desktop, click Start, then Programs. Go to the RingCentral The RingCentral Setup Wizard appears. Select Next and follow the instructions on the screen.
Page 158: The World Wide Web
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet The World Wide Web The World Wide Web (or ‘Web’) is a subset of the Internet — a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).
Page 159: Surfing The Internet
For more information on connecting a modem, see the modem” on page Start your Web browser. Have your modem dial the ISP’s telephone number, and establish a connection with the ISP’s computer. If you are using your computer at the office, then you probably connect to the Internet through your company’s network.
Page 160: Internet Features
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks. ❖ Internet email To send and receive email of your own, you need a mailbox on the Web, or an email address.
Page 161: Toshiba's Online Resources
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data. Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions, and keep you up to date with future upgrades.
Page 162: Transferring And Editing Video Data
Exploring Your Options Exploring video features Sample Display Properties dialog box ❖ Click the Settings tab. ❖ Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600. ❖ Click Apply, then OK. Connect the video/audio cable to your television. ❖...
Page 163: Playing Dvds
million bits per second). You can connect up to 63 external devices to this port. In addition to its high speed, it supports isochronous data—the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate. This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as video devices.
Page 164: Exploring Audio Features
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record sounds using an external microphone. You can play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones or external speakers. Recording sounds You can make audio recordings and save them as .wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the...
Page 165: Adjusting Recording Quality
Positioning Sample Sound Recorder screen Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone. The maximum recording time is 60 seconds. When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. To save the file, select Save from the File menu.
Page 166: Using External Speakers Or Headphones
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Click OK. Your new settings take effect the next time you record. Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with a subwoofer and internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers.
Page 167: Using Pc Cards
Adjust the volume: ❖ For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the computer’s volume control dial. Using PC Cards PC Cards expand your computer’s capabilities and usefulness. You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer. Most PC Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) standard.
Page 168: Inserting Pc Cards
Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards should use the files included in the Windows Edition operating system. Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card. For more information, see Slide the PC Card lock to the left.
Page 169: Removing Pc Cards
Locking the PC Card in place CAUTION: To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer, don’t force the card into the PC Card slot. Slide the PC Card lock to the right. Removing PC Cards Click the PC Card button on the taskbar. Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card.
Page 170: Hot Swapping
Exploring Your Options Using SmartMedia cards Remove the PC Card and store it properly. Hot swapping 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 swapping.”...
Page 171: Inserting A Smartmedia Card
digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). They are also found in electronic musical instruments, voice recorders, faxes, printers, scanners, word processors and handy terminals. To locate the SmartMedia card slot, see Inserting a SmartMedia card Turn the card so that the connector (metal area) faces up. Push the card into the slot until it locks in place.
Page 172: Determining The Com Port
Exploring Your Options Determining the COM port Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer’s COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. If you are having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it.
Page 173: Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities
® Windows Millennium Edition operating system shortcuts and Toshiba’s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from within any Windows without using the Start menu. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your programs and files.
Page 174: Starting Fn-Esse
247. You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. Starting Fn-esse Click Start, point to Programs, Toshiba Utilities, then click Fn-esse. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. Fn-esse window The keys are color-coded as follows: ❖...
Page 175: Assigning A Key To A Program Or Document
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 the appropriate key from within any Windows Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse ® program. plus...
Page 176 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Using the keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document: Start Fn-esse. Perform one of the following: ❖ Using the keyboard, press and hold the the desired assignment key. ❖ Using the pointing device, move the cursor over the desired key and press the secondary button.
Page 177: Viewing Existing Key Assignments
To remove the key assignment, click Clear. Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through the Windows system. To access it, open the Start menu, point to Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Toshiba HW Setup.
Page 178 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup Sample Toshiba HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ Keyboard — Allows you to assign as well as disable various key combinations. ❖ USB — Allows you to enable or disable USB legacy emulation.
Page 179: Setting The Cpu Frequency Mode
Apply, you can reconfigure that function. Any options that you change will not take effect until after you restart your system. Toshiba Hardware Setup to protect your work by requiring technology, you can set the CPU Frequency Mode Toshiba Utilities ®...
Page 180: Power Saver
Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box By changing the options that appear in the Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK, you can reconfigure that function. Any options that you change become effective when you...
Page 181: Chapter 8: Windvd 2000
CDs and DVDs. This chapter explains how to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends playing DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power. For systems with a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunctional drive, you can use InterVideo WinDVD to play DVDs.
Page 182 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs ROM/CD-RW multifunctional drive, your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled. WARNING: Before playing a DVD, turn down the volume. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. See page 185 Insert a DVD into the drive, following the instructions in “Inserting a disc”...
Page 183: Using The Windvd Toolbar
Sample WinDVD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD toolbar The WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom. If the toolbar or status bar does not appear, you can display them by following the instructions in properties”...
Page 184: Using The Windvd Control Panel
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs backward or move it to the right to go forward. The current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar. The playback speed slider enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays. Move the slider to the left to slow the playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster.
Page 185: Using The Control Panel Playback Buttons
WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs You can open a shortcut menu, by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window, other than over the control panel, then clicking the secondary button. The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel, plus the enable caption feature, which displays captions for the hearing impaired.
Page 186 WinDVD 2000 Playing DVDs Click this To do this Repeat — repeat the current chapter, if the DVD contains chapters. Otherwise this button repeats the DVD from the begin- ning. When the repeat button is activated, the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the control panel counter.
Page 187: Maximizing The Video Window
Click this Maximizing the video window To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video window to fill the screen, click the Maximize button. To do this Fast reverse — move quickly backward through the DVD con- tent. When you reach the desired location, click the play button to resume playing the DVD.
Page 188: Using Playlists
WinDVD 2000 Using playlists To display the control panel again, double-click anywhere in the video window. Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer’s hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD.
Page 189 Sample playlist window Click the File button in the lower-right corner of the window, to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files. In the Directory list, select the file you want to play first, and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist. DVD files have an .mpg, .vob or .ac3 file name extension.
Page 190: Loading And Playing Playlists
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box, then click OK to close the Playlist window. Loading and playing playlists In the Playlist window, click File to display the saved playlist of files. Click Load Playlist to load the saved playlist. After loading the playlist, a confirmation dialog box appears.
Page 191: Setting General Properties
Sample Properties dialog box with the General tab on top Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code, the drive letter assigned to the DVD-ROM drive, the autoplay default option, and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default. Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content.
Page 192: Setting Audio Properties
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD The Remaining times until permanent box displays the remaining number of times you can change the current region before the setting becomes permanent. In the Player settings Default DVD drive box, select your DVD-ROM drive letter. Select the Player settings Auto play check box to enable the auto play feature.
Page 193 Sample Properties dialog box with Audio tab on top In the Audio channels box, select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows: ❖ If you have two speakers, select one of the 2 speaker modes. Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel.
Page 194: Setting Display Properties
WinDVD 2000 Customizing WinDVD In the Vocal options box, select the desired option for DVDs that support vocal as follows: ❖ No vocal does not output vocals to any speaker. ❖ Left vocal outputs vocals to left speakers only. ❖ Right vocal outputs vocals to right speakers only.
Page 195: Customizing The Control Panel
Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized. Otherwise clear the check box. Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden.
Page 196 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Playback speed slider WinDVD expanded control panel Use this Directional buttons Brightness slider Audio tracks To do this Playback speed— control the speed at which the DVD plays. Move the slider to the left to slow the playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster.
Page 197 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this Directional buttons — use to navigate the WinDVD menus, as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard. The center button represents Numeric keypad — use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number.
Page 198 WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this To do this Chapter button — displays a list of all the chapters in the current DVD. Select the chapter you want to play, or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter number. Title button —...
Page 199 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this Subtitles — displays a list of all the available language subtitles. This button is enabled only for DVD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes. Select the desired language, or select Default subtitles in the DVD’s default language.
Page 200: Zooming In
WinDVD 2000 Using WinDVD advanced features Use this Zooming in You can zoom in on an area of the WinDVD video window to get a closer look. Click the Zoom button, located in the upper-left corner of the directional button panel. Position the cursor over the top-left corner of the area you want to view in close up.
Page 201: Panning
Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window, you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature. With the video window in zoom mode, click the pan button, located in the lower-right corner of the directional button panel.
Page 202: Launching An Internet Browser From Windvd
WinDVD 2000 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Move the Color control 1 slider to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow color values. Move the slider to the left to increase the yellow and decrease the blue color values. Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase the red and decrease the green color values.
Page 203: Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong
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.
Page 204 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix To close a program that has stopped responding: Press Ctrl The operating system displays the Close Program dialog box. This box lists all the programs and processes currently in operation. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding”...
Page 205: Problems When You Turn On The Computer
Problems when you turn on the computer Open Notepad (click Start, point to Programs, then point to Accessories and click Notepad). Press Ctrl Notepad. Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message. Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer.
Page 206: The Windows ® Millennium Edition Operating System Is Not Working
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows working The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette drive. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the hard disk. If you have a hard disk problem, you will not be able to start the computer.
Page 207: Using Startup Options To Fix Problems
® The Windows Millennium Edition operating system is not Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the ®...
Page 208: Safe Mode
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows working Normal Selecting Normal starts the operating system under normal conditions. Start the computer in Normal mode when there are no apparent problems with the system. Logged (Bootlog.txt) Selecting Logged starts the operating system under normal conditions and creates a hidden startup log file named C:\Bootlog.txt.
Page 209 ® The Windows Millennium Edition operating system is not Other problems may involve a device driver. See Millennium Edition operating system can help you” on page 211 to fix the problem. TECHNICAL NOTE: The Windows operating system automatically starts in Safe mode if it detects that system startup failed or the Registry (the file that defines how the operating system is set up) is corrupted.
Page 210: Internet Problems
If Something Goes Wrong The Windows working with some programs and device drivers. The same holds true for the System.Ini and Win.Ini files. TECHNICAL NOTE: Programs and devices that are backward compatible are designed to work with older operating systems and other programs. For example, many features of the Windows backward compatible with earlier versions of a Windows operating system.
Page 211: The Windows ® Millennium Edition Operating System Can Help You
® The Windows Millennium Edition operating system is not My browser can’t find a site I bookmarked. The World Wide Web is constantly changing. A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair. Try again later. ®...
Page 212: Resolving A Hardware Conflict
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows Millennium Edition Help to troubleshoot the problem first. For help on hardware conflicts: From the Help menu, double-click Troubleshooting.
Page 213: Plug And Play
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt Request (IRQ) because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor’s time. If two or more devices use the same IRQ, the processor does not know which device is asking for attention.
Page 214: Fixing A Problem With Device Manager
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove it from the computer. For a Plug and Play device, see Manager”...
Page 215: Checking Device Properties
In the General section of the dialog box, check the box next to Disable in this hardware profile. Click OK. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device.
Page 216: Memory Card Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device-related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: Click Start, then click Shut Down. Select Shut down, then click OK. The operating system shuts down and turns off the computer automatically.
Page 217 The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable. Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. If the AC power light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance.
Page 218: Keyboard Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does. If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery, it may not charge fully. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it again.
Page 219: Accupoint Ii Problems
You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you have a second keyboard, try it. If it works, the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer. Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard.
Page 220: Display Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Removing the AccuPoint II cap After cleaning the cap, position it on the peg and press it into place. NOTE: The peg is square, so be careful to align the cap’ s hole with the peg.
Page 221 If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor’s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached.
Page 222: Disk Drive Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer’s internal display.
Page 223 To run ScanDisk: Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and click ScanDisk. Click the drive you want to test. Select the type of test you want to use. A thorough test is more complete but takes much more time than a standard test.
Page 224: Dvd-Rom Drive Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly. Hold the diskette with the hub side facing down, and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first. The metal cover or a loose label may be obstructing the path into the drive.
Page 225 You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on. The DVD-ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to operate. To remove a disc without turning on the computer, use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button.
Page 226 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 to check its settings: Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
Page 227 graphics card) and software (drivers must support the Operating System and DVD with WinDVD). Slow playback performance. DVD playback is a resource intensive application. Other applications and/or changes to your system hardware, software or configuration can impact playback performance. If playback is slower than normal, try: Closing any other open applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback.
Page 228: Minimum System Requirements
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict WinDVD will not function properly with “debug” software installed. The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system. Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD. Minimum system requirements WinDVD performs best when these recommended components are present in your system:...
Page 229 Error message and additional information ® Microsoft DirectShow components are missing. ® Microsoft DirectShow installed properly on the system. 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: The audio card is faulty.
Page 230 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information An unexpected error has occurred. This error is unclassified. Report the problem and any error code to your supplier's Technical Support. There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD-ROM drive.
Page 231 Error message and additional information This DVD disc cannot be played in this region. The selected region cannot be used due to one of the following: The Region Code of WinDVD and the DVD disc do not match. Check the Region Code of WinDVD within the About tab and use a disc from the appropriate region.
Page 232: Sound System Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Error message and additional information The drive or disc cannot be found. This may be caused by one of the following: No disc in the DVD-ROM drive. No DVD-ROM drive. A disc of an unsupported type in the DVD-ROM drive.
Page 233: Card Information Structure
Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you’re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See “Resolving a hardware conflict”...
Page 234: Resolving Pc Card Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict ❖ Make sure the computer is loading only one version of Card and Socket Services. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. If another PCMCIA-equipped computer is available, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be defective.
Page 235 Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails. Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card: Click the PC Card icon on the taskbar. Click Stop xxxx, where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card.
Page 236: Printer Problems
If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Refer to the card’s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on line).
Page 237: Modem Problems
The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it. See if your program has a print preview mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print. Contact the software manufacturer for more information.
Page 238: Develop Good Computing Habits
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared. Save your work frequently. You can never predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature.
Page 239: Using Virtualtech
❖ Run a detailed system report that harvests and compiles your system’s hardware and software information. This report is also accessible to Toshiba’s InTouch Center technicians to reference when you place a call or send a question electronically. If Something Goes Wrong...
Page 240: If You Need Further Assistance
Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and/or program. Your dealer is your best source for current information. For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. ® Millennium Edition operating system...
Page 241: Contacting Toshiba
Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware- related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing Next, try one of Toshiba’s online services. The Toshiba Forum...
Page 242: Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com toshiba.ca toshiba-Europe.com toshiba.co.jp/index.htm Toshiba's worldwide offices Argentina Acron, S.A. Solís 1525 (1134) Buenos Aires Argentina Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Niederlassung Ö sterreich Landstraßer Hauptstraße 2/259 a - c, A-1030...
Page 243 Bodega 30 - Zona Fontibón Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia Denmark Scribona Danmark A/S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Greece Ideal Electronics S.A. 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea...
Page 244 831 03 Bratislava Slovakia Morocco C.B.I. 22 Rue de Béthune Casablanca Morocco New Zealand Toshiba (New Zealand) Pty. Limited Level 4, 3 Ferncroft Street Grafton Auckland New Zealand Papua New Guinea Fujitsu (PNG) Pty. Ltd. P.O. Box 4952 Boroko NCD, Papua...
Page 245 Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard...
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Page 247: Appendix A: Hot Keys
Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Instant password security This hot key blanks the display and locks the keyboard.
Page 248: Power Usage Mode
Hot Keys Power usage mode ❖ The Toshiba Power Saver feature that turns off the display to conserve power (and needs no password to resume operation), ❖ The use of an invalid Display mode hot key ( Power usage mode This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the power usage modes.
Page 249: Display Modes
Sound This hot key cycles through the different alarm volume levels. The alarm volume options are: Off, Low, Medium, and High. Off is always first. Display modes This hot key cycles through the power-on display mode options. The display mode options 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...
Page 250: Keyboard Hot Keys
Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. For more information, see “Overlay keys”...
Page 251: Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors
Appendix B Power Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal 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 Australia AS approved...
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Page 253: Appendix C: Video Modes
Appendix C Video Modes Modes This appendix lists the video modes supported by the display adapter and identifies the characteristics of each mod...
Page 254 Video Modes Satellite Series video modes The columns in the tables have the following meanings: Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal and is generally used by programmers to specify video modes in programs. Type identifies the display adapter that first supported the mode and specifies whether the mode is text or graphics.
Page 255 This table lists the video modes supported. Video Mode Type Resolution VGA text 40 x 25 Characters 2, 3 VGA text 80 x 25 Characters 0*, 1* VGA text 40 x 25 Characters 2*, 3* VGA text 80 x 25 Characters 0+, 1+ VGA text 40 x 25...
Page 256 Video Mode Type VGA text 80 x 25 Grph Grph Grph Grph Grph Grph Grph Character matrix Resolution (pels) 9 x 16 Characters 320 x 200 8 x 8 Pels 640 x 200 8 x 8 Pels 640 x 350 8 x 14 Pels 640 x 350...
Page 257: Glossary
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. alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bits per second compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS...
Page 258 Glossary Acronyms DIMM DSTN DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory EPROM HTML IEEE LPT1 MIDI PCMCIA direct memory access dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile (or video) disc enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read-only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission...
Page 259 SCSI SDRAM SRAM SVGA Terms The following terms may appear in this user’s guide. active-matrix display — A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix technology. Also known as a “TFT display,” in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor (TFT) for each cell.
Page 260 Glossary Terms application — A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. backup — A copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
Page 261 byte — A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data. See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte, megabyte. cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’s main memory.
Page 262 Glossary Terms controller — A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU — See central processing unit (CPU). CPU cache —...
Page 263 disk drive — The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. diskette — A thin, flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data.
Page 264 Glossary Terms executable file — A computer program that is ready to run. Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files. Names of executable files usually end with a .bat or .exe extension. expansion device — A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities.
Page 265 — The physical components of a computer system. Compare software. Hibernation — A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off.
Page 266 Glossary Terms keyboard shortcut — A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the AccuPoint. kilobyte (KB) — A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes. See also byte. L1 (level one) cache —...
Page 267 MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) — A standard for connecting musical instruments, synthesizers, and computers. The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use, and vice versa. modem — Short for “modulator/demodulator.” A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital, enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines.
Page 268 Glossary Terms parallel — Processes that occur simultaneously. In communications, it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time. On your computer, the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device.
Page 269 RAM (random access memory) — Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. By volatile, we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. This type of memory is used for your computer’s main memory. See also memory. Compare ROM.
Page 270 Glossary Terms Standby — A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. Suspend — A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again.
Page 271 Index AC adapter 27 AC power light 34 Accessories programs 125 AccuPoint II cleaning 219 control buttons 32 not working 205 pointing device 32 using 116 Active Desktop 147 adding background to a window 152 memory 45 alarms low battery 105 As Web Page option 152 Ask IRIS Online 240 audio CDs...
Page 272 Index latch 38 removing 108 Bootlog.txt file 208 browser 121 buttons AccuPoint II 32 bass 35 CD controls 80 CD Player 85 CD/DVD controls 31 DVD-ROM drive eject 79 Internet 32 next track 35 play/pause 35 power 32 previous track 35 Reset 30 Start 114 stop 35...
Page 273 inserting 82 problem solving 225 removing 85 computer cleaning 64 lock 64 moving 64 non-system disk or disk error message 206 not accessing disk drives 206 placement 40 protection 39 running on battery power 100 setting up 45 startup files 210 transferring information 156 turning off 90 turning on 55...
Page 274 Index Disk Defragmenter 223 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 223 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 222 running slow 223 diskette drive 29 can’t insert a diskette 223 can’t read a diskette 224 diskettes caring for 76 cleaning 76 copying files to 77 inserting and removing 75 display 32 doesn’t look normal/flickers 221...
Page 275 FAT (File Allocation Table) 222 fax 157 faxing a document 157 files 116 backing up 68 Bootlog.txt 208 copying to diskette 77 printing 74 saving 67 System.ini 210 transferring 156 Win.ini 210 Fn key 32 assigning functions 175 Fn-esse 173 assigning keys 175 change/remove key assignments drag-and-drop 175...
Page 276 Index memory module 45 Intel SpeedStep technology 179 Internal/External mode 222 Internet 157 bookmarked site not found 211 browser 121 button 32 chat rooms 160 connecting to 158 news groups 160 overview 157 slow connection 210 URL address not found 210 Internet Connection Wizard 120 Internet Explorer 114 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 158...
Page 277 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition 21 minimizing 128 modem determining the COM port 172 FCC requirements 5 port 27 problem solving 237 modem, using 88 modem/LAN cover 38 modes Dynamically Switchable 179 Safe 208 video 253 monitor connecting 155 not working 221 port 26 mouse connecting 50...
Page 278 215 compact discs not running correctly 225 computer hangs when PC Card computer will not power up 205 contacting Toshiba 240 corrupted/damaged data files 223 Device Manager 214 disabling a device 214 disk drive is slow 223...
Page 279 characters 218 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 222 modem not receiving or transmitting 237 no sound 232 non-system disk or disk error PC Card 232 checklist 233 error occurs 235 hot swapping fails 235 not recognized 235 slots appear dead 234 Plug and Play 213 power and batteries 216 printer 236...
Page 280 Index saving your work 73 ScanDisk 223 screen 32 blank 220 doesn’t look normal/flickers 221 Screen Saver tab 135 scroll buttons 58 SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) 170 Search Engine 159 secondary button 57 SecureSleep 179 security fitting a computer lock cable 64 instant password 247 lock slot 29 PC Card lock 30...
Page 281 152 displaying in a window 154 Toshiba Accessories Information 23 Toshiba Forum 241 Toshiba Hardware Setup 177 Dynamically Switchable 179 Toshiba Internet Web sites 242 Toshiba online services 241 Toshiba Power Saver 180 Hibernation 95 Shut down 92 Standby 97...
Page 282 Index Windows Millennium Edition Briefcase 156 change date and time settings 136 changing the screen saver 134 closing programs 130 creating a new folder 124 creating a text file 122 creating shortcuts 131 desktop 112 Help 140 opening a Web page 121 problem solving 206 Recycle Bin 137 removing objects 137...

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Toshiba 2805-S503 User Manual

Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics

Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® Millennium Edition Operating System

Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities

Chapter 8: Windvd 2000

Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Hot Keys

Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

Appendix C: Video Modes

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