Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 6000 Series Toshiba
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Satellite Pro ® 6100 Series User’ s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ InT ouch ® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 195 of this guide.
2 Models: Satellite Pro ® 6100 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased ma y include a ReWritable CD and/or D VD driv e(s), among the mo st advanced data storage technologies a vailable.
3 A CCORDINGL Y , TOSHIB A, ITS AFFILIA TES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISIN G OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PR ODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL AP PLICA TIONS. IF Y OU USE THE COMPUTER PR ODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APP LICA TION, Y OU, AND NO T TOSHIB A, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.
4 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interferen ce received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.
5 T ype of ser vice Y ou r modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central of fice implemented systems) is prohibited. Conn ection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs.
6 Fax branding The T elephone 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.
7 together . This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not atte mpt to make such connections themselves, b ut should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority , or electrician, as appropriate.
8 Caution Bluetooth™ and W ireless LAN devices oper ate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one an other . If you u se Bluetooth™ and W irelessLAN devices simultaneously , you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance o r e ven lose your network connection.
9 Regulatory Information The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’ s inst ructions as described i n the user documentation that comes with the pr oduct. This de vice complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.
10 België/ Belgique: For outdoor usage only channel 10 (245 7 MHz) and 11 (2462 MHz) is allowed. For pri v ate usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is req uired.
11 USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with P art 15 of FC C Rules. Operation of the de vices in a W ireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept an y interference that may cause undesired operation.
12 conjunction with any other antenna or tr ansmitter . Antenna(s) used in 5.15- 5.25GHz frequency band must be integr al antenna which provide no access to the end user . Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identif ied in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information.
13 Lo w power radio frequenc y electric machin ery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery . Using this equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequ ency bandwidth of 2,400.
14 3. TOSHIB A Direct PC Monday – Friday: 10: 00 – 17:00 T oll Free T el: 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial: 03-3457-5 916 Fax: 0 3-5444-9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Regu la.
15 T oshiba is not respo nsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the de vices included with this T oshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified b y T oshiba.
16 Location of th e required label (Sample shown below . Location of th e la bel and manufacturing information may va r y . ) CAUTION: This appliance contai ns a laser system and is clas sified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manua l carefully and keep it for y our future reference.
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18 T rademarks Satellite, AccuPoint II, Fn-esse, Notew orthy , SelectBay , and InT ouch are registered trademarks, SelectServ , an d Ask IRIS Online are trademarks, of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/ or T oshiba Corpor ation. IBM and W ake on LAN are registered tr ademarks and PS/2 is a trademark of IBM Corporation .
19 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................... ............ 28 This guide............................................................................... 29 Safety icons....................................
20 Chapter 2: Getting Started . ......................... .............................. 45 Selecting a place to work ...................................................... 45 Creating a computer -friendly environment .................... 45 Keeping yourself comfortable .
21 Chapter 3: Learning the Basi cs ............................... ................. 75 Computing tips ...................................................................... 75 Using the keyboa rd ......................................................
22 Using Standby ................................................................. 103 T oshiba’ s online resources ................................................. 106 Chapter 4: Mobile Computi ng.............................. .................. 107 T oshiba’ s energy-sav er design .
23 Chapter 6: Enhancing Produc tivity ................... ..................... 133 Exploring the desktop ......................................................... 133 Finding your way around the desktop.................... ....... 134 Exchanging data with another computer .
24 Inserting an SD ® card .................................................... 159 Removing an SD ® card .................................................. 160 Connecting your modem to a telephone line ................... 160 Connecting to a phone line .
25 Chapter 8: WinDVD™ .......... .............................. ..................... 183 Playing DVDs ....................................................................... 183 Using the WinDVD slider bar (location)........................ 185 Using the WinDVD control panel .
26 If you need further assistance............................................ 226 Before you call ................................................................. 226 Contacting T oshiba ......................................................... 226 Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites .
27 Quickly changing your Shut down mode ..................... 251 T oshiba Utilities.................................................................... 252 T oshiba Hardware Setup ................................................ 252 Appendix B: Hot Keys .
28 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of po werful, portable multimedia computing. W ith your T oshiba notebook computer, your w ork can accompany you where ver you go. Satellite Pro ® 6100 Series computers pro vid e considerable computing po wer , en abling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location.
29 This guide This guide This guide introduces the computer’ s features. Y ou can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you ❖ Use the ta.
30 Safety icons CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could resul t in damage to equipme nt or property if the safety instruction is not obser ved. NOTE: This icon indicates informa tion that relates t o the safe operation of the equipment or related items.
31 Other documentation Other documentation Y our computer comes with the following documentation, in addition to this user’ s guide. ❖ An electronic version of the user ’ s guide. Look for the user’ s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C: dri ve.
32 Servic e options Ser vice options T oshiba of fers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ ™ warranty programs. For more information, visit T oshiba’ s W eb site at T oshiba.com. If you hav e a problem or need to contact T oshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on pa ge 195 .
33 Chapter 1 Finding Y our W ay Around This chapter presents a gra nd tour of your Satellite Pro ® 6100 Series computer . It serves as a reference to locate specif ic parts of the computer .
34 Finding Y our Way Around Making sur e you have everything Front with the display panel closed Sliding the display latch opens the computer’ s display panel.
35 Finding Y our Way Around Making sur e you have e verything Back with rear panel closed DC IN —Lets you plug in the A C adapter . Cooling vent —Provides v entilation to keep the computer’ s processor from ov erheating. The ve nt lets the processor continue performing at its maximum speed.
36 Finding Y our Way Around Making sur e you have everything PS/2 ™ port —Lets you connect an optional PS/2-compatible mouse or ke yboard. Y ou can use an optional Y-cable to connect both a mouse and a ke yboard to the port. Back with rear panel open RGB (monitor) port —Lets you connect an external monitor or projector .
37 Finding Y our Way Around Making sur e you have e verything Right side Speaker —Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or D VD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software.
38 Finding Y our Way Around Making sur e you have everything The security lock slot allows you to attach the optional POR T-Noteworthy ® Computer Lock cable to the computer to secure it to a lar ge, heavy object such as your desk. The PC Card lock allo ws you to secure your PC Cards in the slots.
39 Finding Y our Way Around Making sur e you have e verything Underside Battery pack —Lets you to use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not av ailable. For further information about using the battery , see “Run ning the computer on battery power” on page 108 .
40 Finding Y our Way Around K eyboar d and display featur es The expansion memory cover protects the slot in which you can install up to two memory modules. For more information on expanding your computer’ s memory , see “ Adding memory” on page 54 .
41 Finding Y our Way Around K eyboar d and display features 3 Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle. CAUTION: T o avoid damaging th e display panel, be careful when opening and closing it. Never forc e the panel beyond the point where it moves easily , and never use it to lift the computer .
42 Finding Y our Way Around K eyboar d and display featur es turn system functions on and of f. For more information on how to use the internal keyboard, see “Using the ke yboard” on page 77 . For information on using an external k eyboard, see “Connecting external (optio nal) dev ices” on page 122 .
43 Finding Y our Way Around K eyboar d and display features Main battery light —Indicates the status of the main battery . ❖ Flashes amber when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is running lo w . ❖ Does not glow when you are running on battery po wer and the battery charge is not running lo w .
44 Finding Y our Way Around K eyboar d and display featur es Numlock light —Glows when the numeric o verlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an ov erlay ke y produces the white number printed on the right front of the ke y instead of the letter printed on the top of the key .
45 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter pro vides tips for wo rking comfortably , describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer . Selecting a place to work Y our computer is designed to be us ed in a v ariety of locations and situations.
46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Liquids and corrosi ve chemicals CAUTION: If you spill liquid into the computer , turn it off, unplug it from the AC powe r source and let it dr y out completely before turn ing it on again.
47 Getting Started Selecting a place to work This section provides hints on av oiding strain and stress injuries. For more information, consult books on er gonomics, repetitiv e- strain injury , and repetitive-stress syndrome.
48 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Corr ect posture and posi tioning of the computer ❖ Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly lo wer than the lev el of your elbow . Y ou should be able to typ e comfortably with your shoulde rs relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor .
49 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Lighting Proper lighting can improv e the readability of the display and reduce eyestrain. ❖ Position the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen.
50 Getting Started Other pr ecautions Other precautions Y our computer is designed to opt imize safety , minimize strain, and withstand the rigors of portabili ty . Howe ver , you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer .
51 Getting Started Setting up your computer T o register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must be connected to the Internet using a modem or LAN. Before adding any of these de vices to the computer , be sure to complete “Setting up your software” on page 62 .
52 Getting Started Setting up your computer CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible. Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer . T oshiba assumes no liability for any da mage caused by use of an incompatible adapter .
53 Getting Started Setting up your computer 2 Plug the A C adapter into the DC-IN on the back of the computer . Connecting the A C adapter to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cable to a liv e electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is li ve, the system indicator panel’ s AC po wer light ( ) glo ws green.
54 Getting Started Adding memory Charging the batter y Y our computer came with its battery already installed. Before using the battery to po wer the computer , you must charge it. T o charge the battery , lea ve the computer plugged in to an A C po wer source for at least three hours with the computer turned off.
55 Getting Started Adding memory Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory expansion slots on the base of the computer . Y ou will need a standard Phillips no.1 screwdri ver for this procedure. CAUTION: T o avoid damaging the computer’ s scre ws, use a standard Phillips no.
56 Getting Started Adding memory Locating the memory slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdri ver , unscrew the two scre ws that secure the memory slot cov er , then remo ve the memory slot cov er . Removing the memory module cover 7 Put the screws and the co ver in a safe place so that you can retriev e them later .
57 Getting Started Adding memory CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the mem ory module. Before you han dle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may hav e built up. T o avoid damaging the memor y module, be ca reful not to touch its pin connector on the sid e you insert into the computer .
58 Getting Started Adding memory CAUTION: Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the co mputer . Grease or dus t on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 11 Replace the cov er plate and the screws. 12 T urn the computer over and restart it.
59 Getting Started Adding memory 2 Pull the clips aw ay from the memory module. The memory module pops partially out of the slot. Pulling the clips away fr om the memory module 3 Carefully remov e the module from the slot. 4 Replace the co ver plate and scre ws.
60 Getting Started T u rning on the computer T urning on the computer The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch t o the right.
61 Getting Started Using the AccuP oint II ® pointing device For the meaning of each light on the system indicator panel, see “Indicator panel lights” on page 42 .
62 Getting Started Setting up your softwar e T o mov e the cursor , gently push the AccuPoint II pointing de vice in the direction you want the cursor to mov e. Pushing harder on the AccuPoint II pointing device mo ves the cursor faster . The primary AccuPoint II button corresponds to the primary (typically left) mouse button.
63 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba 4 Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue. NOTE: T o register online, your computer’ s modem must be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. A window will display asking if you wish to register with T oshiba and Microsoft.
64 Getting Started T urning off the computer T urning off the computer It’ s generally a good idea to turn of f your computer when you are not using it. If you are using the computer for the first time, lea ve the computer plugged into a power source (e ven though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery .
65 Getting Started Using external display de vices ❖ If you hav e the audible warning set, the computer will beep to notify you that it is still on. ❖ If you hav e an action feature se t, the computer will perform either: Nothing, Standby , Hibernate, or T urn Off (see “Enabling Hibernation” on pa ge 177 ).
66 Getting Started Using e xternal display devices If you’ re connecting an SVGA monitor , skip to “Connecting an external monitor or projector” on page 67 . Selecting video cables T o connect a de vice to the video-out port, you’ll need to purchase a composite video cable.
67 Getting Started Using external display de vices “Directing the display output wh en you turn on the computer” below . TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are conn ecting to a television, you may need to change the display properties. Most televisions use or support an 800 x 600 standard resolution.
68 Getting Started Using e xternal display devices ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or ot her external video device) simultaneously (only when in dual controller mode) ❖ TV (or other external video de vice) only 3 Release the Fn key .
69 Getting Started Using an e xternal ke yboard ❖ If the external video de vice, su ch as an SVGA monitor , is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a highe r resolution, only part of the desktop will appear on the scre en.
70 Getting Started Using a mouse Making your external key board emulate the Fn key An external k eyboard does not ha ve the Fn ke y contained on the Satellite Pro ® 6100 Series computer’ s built-in ke yboard.
71 Getting Started Connecting a local printer NOTE: If you conne ct a PS/2 mouse to th e computer while it is in Standby mode, you will not be able to use the mouse when you turn the computer on . T o set the PS/2 mouse to work simultaneously with the AccuPoint II: 1 Click Start , then Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardwar e .
72 Getting Started Connecting an external diskette drive CAUTION: Never connect the printer cable wh ile the computer’ s power is on. Doing so may damage the printer , the computer , or both. These instructions assume you hav e a parallel printer . T o connect the printer: 1 If the compu ter is on, turn it off.
73 Getting Started Connecting external speak ers or headphones An ex ternal USB diskette drive T o connect an optional external USB disk ette driv e, connect the cable to one of the USB ports.
74 Getting Started Connecting a micr ophone Connecting a microphone T o record high-quality sounds, you can attach a microphon e: 1 Locate the microphone jack on the front of the computer . 2 Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack. 3 T urn on the microp hone.
75 Chapter 3 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temp orary memory until you sav e it to the disk.
76 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other remo vable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
77 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Using the keyboard Y our computer’ s keyboard contains character keys, control k eys, function keys, and special W indo ws ® ke ys, providing all the functionality of a full-size ke yboard.
78 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Y our computer’ s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key . Most of the time this doesn’t matter . Ho wev e r , some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter ke ys on the full-sized keyboard.
79 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboard Windows special keys The W indows special ke ys Y our computer’ s keyboard has two ke ys that have special functions in W indows: ❖ Start key —Opens th.
80 Learning the Basics Using the ke yboar d Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on th eir right front are the numeric over l ay key s. T o turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously . The numeric mode light on the ke yboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on.
81 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram T o use the numeric ov erlay keys while the cursor control ov erlay is on: ❖ Hold down Shift while you use the numeric ov erlay ke ys. ❖ T o return to the cursor control overlay , release Shift . T o disable the cursor control ov erlay , hold down the Fn ke y and press F10 again.
82 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram The W indows ® XP Professional operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. If your program is liste d, go to Step 3, o therwise, continue with Step 2. 2 Point to the program group, in this e xample, Accessories .
83 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogram 6 In the le ft part of the windo w , click Win d ow s NT . 7 Click Accessories . W indows ® Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the window . 8 In the right part of the window , double-click W ordpad .
84 Learning the Basics Saving your work ❖ If you do not know the location, click Br owse... . In the Browse dialog box, enter the f ile name (for example wor dpad.exe ) and select the dri ve to search. When the operating system has found the file, click Open .
85 Learning the Basics Saving your work Use this dialog box to specify where to store the document and to giv e it a file name. A sample Save As dialog box 2 Choose the dri ve and folder where you want your file to be stored. 3 T ype a f ile name, then click Sa ve .
86 Learning the Basics Printing your work Y ou may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters: _ ^ $ ~ ! # % & { } ( ) @ and ‘.
87 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive A sample Print dialog box 3 Specify the print parameters. F o r example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print . Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software, music, and video.
88 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive If a D VD-ROM dri ve or Multifunction dri ve is not currently installed in the Slim SelectBay , follow the instructions in “Using Slim SelectBay® modules ” on page 151 . HINT : Y our DVD-ROM or Multifunctio n drive is designed to play Region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs.
89 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive Inserting compact discs T o insert a compact disc into the driv e: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the in-use indicator lig ht is off. 3 Press the drive’ s eject b utton.
90 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive P ositioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place. CAUTION: Handle DVDs and CD s carefully , making contact only with the center hole and edge.
91 Learning the Basics Using the D VD-R OM or Multifunction drive Removing compact discs T o remov e a compact disc (CD or D VD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the drive. CAUTION: Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowing.
92 Learning the Basics Using PC Car ds ❖ Do not expose discs to direct sun light or extreme heat or cold. ❖ T o clean a disc that is dirty , wi pe it with a clean, dry cloth. The most ef ficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe to ward the outwa rd edge (not in a circle).
93 Learning the Basics Using SD ® (Secur e Digital) car ds ❖ Do not remov e a SCSI card while any of the SCSI de vices connected to it are operating. Before removing a PC Card, stop it by clicking the Safely Remov e Hardwar e icon on the System tray .
94 Learning the Basics Using your computer at the off ice Using your computer at the office By connecting an external moni tor , external full-size ke yboard, and a mouse, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard of fice computer . An external monitor or projector connects to the RGB (monitor) port.
95 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer 4 Insert the cable’ s locking end into the security lock slot on the computer , then giv e the key a quarter turn and remo ve it.
96 Learning the Basics Backing up your work Moving the computer Before moving your computer , ev en across the room, make sure all disk acti vity has ended (the driv e indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.
97 Learning the Basics Pr eparing for co mmunications HINT : Backing up all the files on your hard disk ta kes a considerable amount of time and many diskettes.
98 Learning the Basics Differ ent ways to turn the computer on and off Different ways to turn the computer on and off Instead of turning on your computer b y pressing the po wer button, you can: ❖ Set the computer to turn on automatically at a time you designate.
99 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer Using T urn Off Computer The T urn off computer command shuts the computer do wn completely . When you start up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating system. Y ou must open any programs and files you w ant to use.
100 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 1 Open the Start menu, click Control P anel, then Perf ormance and Maintenance. 2 Click the To s h i b a P o w e r S a v e r icon. 3 In the Running on batteries section, select Scheme , click the Details b utton, then the System Power Mode tab .
101 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer ❖ Click All to apply the settings whenev er when you are using battery power or outlet po wer . 6 Click OK , 7 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more information about the Po wer Saver utility , see “T oshiba Power Saver utility” on page 176 .
102 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation us es a little more ti me and battery po wer to start up than restarting from Standb y , because information is bein.
103 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer 9 Click Apply . 10 Click OK . 11 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. The computer is now set to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur . NOTE: For more information about the Po wer Saver utility , see “T oshiba Power Saver utility” on page 176 .
104 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. NOTE: If you power down using the Standby com mand and the main batter y discharges full y , your information will be lost.
105 Learning the Basics P owering down the computer Going into Standby mode more quickly In addition, you can put the computer into Standby mode b y either pressing the po wer button or closing the display panel. Y ou can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode.
106 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online r e sour ces 8 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. NOTE: For more in formation about the Power Saver utility , see “T oshiba Power Saver utility” on page 176 .
107 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer enters a low-po wer , standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa ving money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy ef ficienc y .
108 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on batter y power The computer contains a remov abl e lith ium ion (Li-ion) battery pack that provides po wer when you are away from an A C outlet. This is the main battery .
109 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Safety Precautions ❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, o verheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or char ged, turn of f the computer’ s po wer immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power sock et.
110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Maximizing battery life T o maximize the life of your battery pack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
111 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Charging the batteries T o charge the main battery while it is in your computer , plug the computer into a liv e electrical outlet.
112 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power ❖ Of f indicates that the battery is not being charged. NOTE: Batter y life and charge tim e may vary depending upon power management settings, applica tions and features used.
113 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Sample T oshiba P ower Saver Pr operties Dialog Box The Power Sa ve Modes tab displays the remaining amount of time for each of the dif ferent po wer usage modes. W ith repeated discharge s and recharges, the battery’ s capacity will gradually decrease.
114 Mobile Computing What to do when the battery alarm sounds WARNING: The computer drains batter y power more quickly at low temperatures. Check you r remaining charge freque ntly if you’re working in temperatures belo w 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
115 Mobile Computing Changing batteries ❖ Install a secondary battery pack in the computer’ s Slim SelectBay . ❖ Connect your computer to an A C power source. Changing batteries CAUTION: When handling ba ttery pac ks, don’t drop or knock them.
116 Mobile Computing Changing batteries 7 Pull the discharged battery pack out of the computer . Removing the disc harge d battery WARNING: If the batter y is leaking or its case is cracked , put on protective gloves to handle it , and disca rd it immediately following the advice in “Dispos ing of used batteries” on page 117 .
117 Mobile Computing Conserving power Disposing of used batteries Y ou can recharge a main battery ma ny times, so it should last for years. When the useful life of th e battery expires or if the battery becomes damaged, you must discard it responsibly .
118 Mobile Computing Conserving power These po wer-sa ving options control the way in which the computer is configured. By using them, you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery . T oshiba has combined these options into preset power usage modes.
119 Mobile Computing Conserving power Using a hot key to set the power usage mode Y ou may use a hot key to set the po wer usage mode. T o set the power usage mode: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power usage pop-up window .
120 Mobile Computing Additional options for power Additional options for power Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external po wer sources, the capacity of one battery pack may be suf ficient for your needs. Ho we ver , if you need more portable power , T oshiba provides these options: ❖ Purchase e xtra battery packs.
121 Chapter 5 Expansion Options Y our computer is designed to work in the off ice as well as on the road. This chapter explains ho w to set up the v arious optional de vices so that your notebook can provide all the con venience of a traditional desktop computer .
122 Expansion Options Using an external k e yboard ❖ Expansion de vices Some are T oshiba de vices, others are standard computer components. The de vices manufactured by T oshiba can be purchased through T oshiba’ s W eb site: tos hiba.com , or through the accessories information packaged with your computer .
123 Expansio n Options Using a mouse Y ou can only connect one PS/2 device at a time, unless you use an optional Y -cable. Connecting a Y-cable to the computer’ s PS/2 port allo ws you to connect a PS/2-compatible mouse and a PS/2- compatible ke yboard simultaneously .
124 Expansion Options Using a mouse Connecting a PS/2 mouse CAUTION: Make sure the comp uter is off before you attach the mouse. Connecting a PS/2 or USB mouse with the computer’ s power on can damage the mou se, the computer , or both. If you are connecting a mouse af ter you hav e started using the computer , begin at step 1.
125 Expansio n Options Using a mouse Using a PS/2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPoint II T o configure the PS/2 mouse to work with the AccuPoint II: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Printers and Other Hardwar e. 2 Click the To s h i b a H W S e t u p icon.
126 Expansion Options Using a printer Using a printer Before you can connect a printer , you must determine whether it requires a parallel, serial, infrared , or a USB interface. Check the printer’ s documentation. If you can configure the printer as either a serial or a parallel de vice, set it up for parallel operation.
127 Expansio n Options Using a printer Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 4 Plug the printer’ s power cable into a liv e el ectrical outlet. 5 See your printer documentation fo r additional configuration steps. For more information on getting your printer to print, see “Printing your w ork” on page 86 .
128 Expansion Options Using a printer Sample Printers and F axes window 2 Click Add Printer . The Add Printer W izard appears. Sample Add Printer W izar d dialog box 3 Click Next .
129 Expansio n Options Using a printer The Add Printer W izard asks you to select your printer . TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play , the Windows ® XP Professional operat ing system reco gnizes it automatically . Y ou can ignore the remainder of th is section.
130 Expansion Options Using a printer 9 If you want this printer to be: ❖ The default printer , click Ye s . ❖ A v ailable when specifically requested, click No . 10 Click Next . 11 Click Finish . The W indows ® XP Professional operati ng system prints a test page.
131 Expansio n Options Using the W i-F i ™ W ir eless LAN Mini PCI module Using the Wi-Fi ™ Wireless LAN Mini PCI module Y our computer may hav e an integrated W i-Fi W ireless LAN Mini PCI module. It is recommended that you d o not remov e the module from your computer .
132 Expansion Options Using an optional expansion device Using an optional expansion device The expansion port allo ws you to connect your computer to an optional expansion de vice, wh ich is an excellent in vestment if you’ re using your computer both in and out of the off ice.
133 Chapter 6 Enhancing Productivity In this chapter , you will explore some of the special features of your Satellite Pro ® Series notebook computer .
134 Enhancing Productivity Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start b utton, taskbar , system tray , and background pattern.
135 Enhancing Productivity Exploring the desktop Recycle Bin — Holds f iles you’ ve deleted. Y ou may be able to retriev e these files until you empty the Recycle Bin. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not go into the Recy cle Bin.
136 Enhancing Productivity Exploring the desktop T askbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open. Y ou can use these buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windo ws.
137 Enhancing Productivity Exchanging data with another computer Exchanging data with another computer T o transfer a large amount of information between computers, you can use the W indows ® XP Professional Briefcase, or a specialized synchronization program and the computer’ s parallel port.
138 Enhancing Productivity Exchanging data with another computer Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines wit.
139 Enhancing Productivity Exchanging data with another computer The Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box displays. 3 Click the Modems tab . Y our modem should be listed ne xt to one of the computer’ s COM ports. 4 Make a note of the COM port number .
140 Enhancing Productivity Exchanging data with another computer Connecting your computer to a network Y ou can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.
141 Enhancing Productivity Exchanging data with another computer Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts, W indows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Prot ocol (DHCP) serv er . If the computer is not connected to a network, it may pause a fe w minutes as it waits for a reply .
142 Enhancing Productivity Exchanging data with another computer Using Wireless LAN Connectivity Y our system may come with an optional wireless LAN module. This is a technology that expa nds wireless communication beyond networking equipment, and can connect many diff erent kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables.
143 Enhancing Productivity An overview of using the Internet module from your computer . For assistance, contact a T oshiba W ireless Authorized Service Provider .
144 Enhancing Productivity An overview of using the Internet Internet Ser vice Providers T o connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and bu sinesses use an Internet Servi ce Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection.
145 Enhancing Productivity An overview of using the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet, the W eb bro wser displays a home page, for example, your ISP’ s home page on the Internet or your company’ s W eb site home page. T o visit a desired W eb site, type in the W eb address.
146 Enhancing Productivity Exploring audio featur es ❖ Online shopping Many W eb sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading and downloading f iles from the Internet T ransferring files fr.
147 Enhancing Productivity Exploring audio featur es Sample W indows Media ™ Player scr een The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ T o play the CD or to pause, clic k the Play/pause b utton on the CD Player control panel.
148 Enhancing Productivity Exploring audio featur es Playing CDs using Auto-Run If you insert a CD into the CD driv e and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disk, try launching the CD manually . T o do this, follo w these steps: 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer .
149 Enhancing Productivity Exploring audio featur es Using a microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer . 2 Click Start , point to All Programs , Accessorie s , Entertainment , then click Sound Recorder . Sample Sound Recor der scr een 3 Click the Record button.
150 Enhancing Productivity Exploring audio featur es Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the reco rding, the more disk space the sound file requires. Experiment to f ind a balance that fits your needs. 1 Open Sound Recorder , if necessary .
151 Enhancing Productivity Using Slim SelectBay® modules ❖ For e xternal speakers, use the v olume controls on each speaker . ❖ For headphones, use the computer’ s volume control dial. Using Slim SelectBay ® modules The Slim SelectBay giv es you additional flexibility .
152 Enhancing Productivity Using Slim SelectBay® modules Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay ® NOTE: Use caution when liftin g or turning your computer . Failure to do so may result in damage to components, such as cables, attached to your computer , or to the computer itself.
153 Enhancing Productivity Inserting and r emoving har d drives Sliding the module out Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay ® T o install a module into the Sl im SelectBay , simply slide the module all the way into the Slim SelectBay . Inserting and removing hard drives Y our Satellite P ro ® 6100 can use v arious hard driv e capacities.
154 Enhancing Productivity Inserting and r e moving har d drives Removing the har d drive cover scr ew 6 Pull the hard driv e cover to ward you and lift it out to expose the hard dri ve. 7 Grasp the plastic tab on the exposed edge of the hard driv e and pull it to remov e the hard driv e from the computer .
155 Enhancing Productivity Inserting and r e moving PC Car ds Inserting the new har d disk drive 9 Replace the hard dri ve cov er and tighten the screw remov ed in step 5 abov e.
156 Enhancing Productivity Inserting and r e moving PC Car ds Before you insert a PC Card, refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it. T o insert a PC Card: 1 T urn off the computer . Y ou may also hot swap a PC Card.
157 Enhancing Productivity Inserting and r e moving PC Car ds Locking the PC Car d Removing a PC Card Stop the PC Card b y clicking the Safely Remove Hard ware icon on the System tray .
158 Enhancing Productivity Inserting and r e moving PC Car ds Pr ess the PC car d ejection button once to e xtend it The PC Card ejects sli ghtly from the slot. 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot. Inserting and removing Bluetooth ™ or Wi-Fi ™ modules Y our system may come with an optional Bluetooth or W i-Fi module.
159 Enhancing Productivity Using SD® car ds Using SD ® cards Y our computer supports the use of SD ® memory/input/output cards. The cards can be used w ith a v ariety of digital products: digital music players, cellular phones, PD As, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc.
160 Enhancing Productivity Connecting your modem to a telephone line Removing an SD ® card T o remov e an SD ® card: 1 Right-click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the System tray . Af ter the card is stopped, it is safe to r emov e 2 Press the card inward to release it .
161 Enhancing Productivity Connecting your modem to a telephone line Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Y our computer’ s built-in modem port provides an RJ11 jack, allo wing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade tele phone line.
162 Enhancing Productivity Connecting your modem to a telephone line No w you’ re ready to send a fax or use the modem to co nnect to an online service or the Internet. HINT : If you’re using a telephone line at home, disable Call Waiting before connecting through the modem.
163 Chapter 7 T oshiba Utilities Y our computer includes sev eral ut ilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your indi vidual needs. T ogether , these allow you to determ ine certain system details, set additional options or change default options.
164 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Fn-esse ® Desktop shortcuts and T o shiba’ s Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, do cuments, and folders from within any W indo ws ® program without using the Start menu.
165 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Sample Fn-esse window The ke ys are color - coded as follo ws: ❖ A v ailable keys are dark gray with white letters ❖ Assigned keys and k eys associated with a popup list are sho wn on the Fn-esse keyboard in the selected color ❖ Unav ailable ke ys are light gray .
166 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 5 Release the primar y button. Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Command dialog box with the Description, Command Line a nd W orking Directory fields automatically completed. 6 Click OK to close the Add/Edit Command dialog box with your ke y assignment in place.
167 T oshiba Utilities Fn-esse® Making a direct key assignment 1 Select Direct... to display the Add/Edit Command dialog box. 2 Enter the Description, Command Line and W orking Directory for the new Fn-esse k ey assignment, or click the Bro wse button to specify this i nformation.
168 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Console T o vie w items in a popup list, click the Expand popup lists check box. Changing or removing existing key assignments In the Fn-esse ke yboard, click the key you wish to change with the secondary button. Fn-esse displays the Assignment T ype dialog box.
169 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Console Sample T oshiba Console window The T oshiba Console of fers th ree categories of features: ❖ Customizing Y our Computer ❖ Network ❖ Security Customizing Y.
170 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Console Network The features in this category are: ❖ Start Bluetooth (for sy stems with this option) ❖ Bluetooth settings (for sy stems with this option) ❖ IR Uti.
171 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Console Sample T oshiba P ower Saver Pr operties window The Po wer Sav e Modes tab shows the po wer usage modes for both A C power (“Plugged in”) and battery power (Running on batteries”). Y ou can either use one of the pres et modes or create and use your o wn customized mode.
172 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Console Running on batteries section This section lists the preset mode s along with the estimated battery life for each mode.
173 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Console This tab enables you to choose an icon for your power usage mode, describe the mode’ s char acteristics and, optionally , associate it with a program. The Name field displays the name assigned to the mode in the Power Sav er Properties window .
174 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Console 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK . Mobile Extension Service The W arm Undock service allows you to dock or to remov e the computer from the Port Replicat or without turning the computer of f.
175 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba Console Sample T oshiba HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. The y are: ❖ General—Allo ws you to view cu rrent BIOS, hard disk dri ve and memory .
176 T oshiba Utilities T oshiba P ower Saver utility ❖ Boot Priority—Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the dr i ves for the operating system.
177 T oshiba Utilities Enabling Hibernation resources, you may experience longe r work sessions by enabling the Normal or Long Life settings. Any options that you change become ef fective when you click either OK or Ap p ly .
178 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds Setting user passwords Setting a password leav es your computer secure so that nobody can access your files.
179 T oshiba Utilities Setting user passwor ds If you enter the password correctly , the computer returns to where it was when you enabled the instant password. Setting a user password T o register a passw ord for the instant and po wer-on password functions: 1 Click Start , then click All Pr ograms .
180 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor passwor d 5 T ype your password in the Enter Password box and click OK . TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou have three tries to enter the correct password. After an inco rrect try , an “Incorrect Password” dialog box will appear .
181 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor passwor d 3 Select Security . Sample T oshiba Console Security window 4 Click the Supervisor password icon. 5 Select Registered . 6 Enter a password (then enter it again to v erify). 7 Click OK . Deleting a super visor password 1 Click Start , then click All Pr ograms .
182 T oshiba Utilities Using a supervisor passwor d Sample T oshiba Console Security window 4 Click the Supervisor password icon. 5 Select Not Registered .
183 Chapter 8 WinDVD ™ Wi n D V D ™ is a software program for playing D VDs. This chapter explains ho w to use this program. Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power . For systems with a D VD-ROM or Multifunction d ri ve, you can use W inD VD to play D VDs.
184 WinDVD™ Playing D VDs Insert a D VD into t he dri ve. Th e computer automatically detects the disc in the driv e and w ill prompt you wh at to do. Sample D VD Drive W indow NOTE: If you wish to have WinD VD run automatically , s elect Play DVD movie us ing WinDVD, then s elect the Always do the selected action checkbox.
185 WinDVD™ Playing D VDs Sample W inD VD video window with the contr ol panel Using the WinDVD slider bar (location) The slider bar enables you to mov e forward or backward through the D VD content. Move the slider bar to the left to go backward or mov e it to the right to go forward.
186 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel Using the WinDVD control panel The W inD VD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home D VD player .
187 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel From the W inD VD control panel, you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls b utton . The expanded control panel contains se veral adv anced features. See “Using W inD VD Advanced Features” on page 191 for an explanation of these features.
188 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel Stop — stops playback. Restart the movie b y click- ing Play . [End] Vo l u m e — click and dra g the slider up to increase v ol- ume and do wn to decrease vol u m e. Shift ↑ (increases) Shift ↓ (decreases) Speed Ring — enables you to control the speed at which the D VD plays.
189 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel Fas t B ac k — starts fast re verse mo vie playback. R Fa st Forward — starts f a st forward mo vie playback. F Pre vious Chapter — skip to the pre vious chapter in the movie. PgUp Next Chapter — skip to the next ch apter in the mo vie.
190 WinDVD™ Using the W inD VD contr ol panel Maximizing the video window T o close the W inD VD control panel and expand the video windo w to fill the screen, click the Maximize b utton. T o display the control panel agai n, double-click anywhere in the video windo w .
191 WinDVD™ Using W inD VD Advanced F eatures Using WinDVD Advanced Features 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.
192 WinDVD™ Using playlists The playlist selection options are accessed b y selecting the Expand subpanel button and the Navigation submenu. The playlist options are found wi thin the Navigation menu.
193 WinDVD™ Using playlists Sample W inD VD Playlist window 3 Select File to e nable selection of a f ile, or Disc to create a playlist for an entire disc. 4 Locate each file (you may select multiple f iles) for your playlist using the directory bro wser .
194 WinDVD™ Getting Help 1 Open the playlist menu b y clicking the Playlist b utton. See “Using the WinD VD co ntrol panel” on page 186. to locate the playlist button. Sample Playlist dialog 2 Select Open Playlist from the menu. Sample Open Playlist dialog 3 Locate the playlist you wish to open, then click Open .
195 Chapter 9 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program. This chapter aims to help you solv e many problems by yourself.
196 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems that are easy to f i x 2 Click the Applications tab . If a program has stopped res ponding, the words “not responding” appear besi de its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask .
197 If Something Goes Wrong Pr oblems when you turn on the computer 6 Sav e the f ile and refer to it when you contact the so ftware manufacturer . Problems when you tu rn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power . The computer will not start.
198 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working The computer displays the W ARNING RESUME F AILURE message. The computer was placed in Stand By mode and the battery has discharged. Data stored in the computer’ s memory has been lost.
199 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly , you may have to change your system’ s configuration or v erify the startup procedure to fix the problem.
200 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working See your W indows ® documentatio n for further explanation. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display differen t versions of Safe mode.
201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 2 Then do one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in th e topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you would like help with from the listings and follow the on-screen instructions.
202 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict each de vice, test it to make sure it and all pre viously connected de vices work. The device most rec ently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict. Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task.
203 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict For an older de vice, remov e it from the computer . ❖ Disable another system component and use its resources for the ne w device, s ee “Fixing a problem with De vice Manager” on page 203 .
204 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict Checking device properties De vice Manager provides a w ay to vie w the properties of a de vice. Properties include the name of the manufacturer , the type of de vice, the driv ers installed, and the system resources assigne d to the device.
205 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be de vice-related. It is worthwhile checking for these fir s t: 1 Click Start , then click T u rn off computer .
206 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict The A C power light does not come on when you plug in the A C adapter and power cable. Make sure the A C adapter and power cable are f irmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer .
207 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Check the power options using the Po wer Management utility . Hav e you added a de vice, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its .
208 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict the Enter key , type the password and press Enter . If no password is registered, press Enter . The screen reactiv ates and allows you to continue working. If you are using the built-in screen , make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor .
209 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict 2 Click Properti es , and then the Settings tab . 3 Change the Colors option and click OK .
210 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict Y ou are ha ving trouble accessing a disk, or one or mor e files appear to be missing. Make sure you are identifying the dri ve b y its correct name (A: or C:).
211 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Y our data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for f i le recov e ry procedures. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Y ou may also be able to recover lost data using utility software, which is av ailable from your dealer .
212 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive problems Y ou cannot access a disc in the drive. Make sure the dri ve tray has closed properly . Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the dri ve tray and remo ve the disc.
213 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Changes made to the system or its configuration may impact the playback performance of the W inD VD player . WinD VD controls ar e disabled. Controls may be grayed out by commands on the D VD disc.
214 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict Slow playback perf ormance. D VD playback is a resource in tensive application. Other applications and/or changes to your system hardware, software or configuration can impact playback performance.
215 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Minimum system requirements W inD VD performs best when these recommended components are present in your system: ❖ Sound card (with 48 KHz sampling rate support) ❖ DirectX ® 8.1 or higher (Source: Microsoft) ❖ D VD-R OM driv e with DMA enabled (only a v ailable with Microsoft OSR 2.
216 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict No audio subsyste m could be found for playback. There is a problem with the audio card or audio compo- nent within th e system. The problem may be one of th e follo wing: The audio card is faulty .
217 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict An unexpected error has occurred. This error is unclassified. Report the problem and an y error code to your supplier's T echnical Support. This is usually a rare, title-specific problem.
218 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict This D VD disc ca nnot be played in this region. The selected region cannot be used due to one of the follo wing: The Regi on Code of W inD VD and the D VD disc do not match. Check the Region Code of W inD VD within the About tab and use a disc from the appro- priate region.
219 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Sound system problems Y ou do not hear any sound from the computer . Adjust the v olume control. If you are using external headphones or speakers, check that they are securely connected to your computer .
220 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict Mixer Utility (default Enabled), may ca use feedback. Re vert to the default settings. PC Card problems PC Cards (PCMCI A-compatible) in clude many types of devices, such as a remova ble hard disk, additional memory , or a pager .
221 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. See “Using PC Cards” on page 92 for information about ho w to insert PC Cards. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected.
222 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict The computer stops working (hangs) when y ou insert a PC Card . The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/out put) conflict between the PCMCIA sock et and another de vice in the system. Use De vice Manager to make sure each de vice has its own I/O base address.
223 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dwar e conflict Printer problems This section lists some of th e most common printer problems: The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working po wer outlet, turned on and ready (on line).
224 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a har dware conflict Modem problems This section lists common modem problems: The modem will not recei ve or transmit properly . Make sure the cable from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the computer’ s modem port and the telephone line jack.
225 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared. Sa ve y our work frequently . Y ou can nev er predict when your computer will lo ck, forcing you to close a program and lose uns av ed changes.
226 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Get familiar with all the user’ s guides provided with your computer , as well as the manuals that come with the programs and de vices you purchase. Y our local computer store or book store sells a variety of self-help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals.
227 If Something Goes Wrong Other T oshiba Internet W eb sites Start with accessing T oshiba on the Internet using an y Internet browser b y typing pcsu pport.toshiba.com T oshiba voice contact Before calling T oshiba, make sure you ha ve: ❖ Y our computer’ s serial number .
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231 Appendix A Windows 2000 Supplemental Information This section describes the featur es that are a vailable under the W indows ® 2000 Professional operating system.
Windows 2000 Supplem ental Information 232 ❖ Conf irm acceptance of the Microsoft ® End User License Agreement and complete information about the operating system. After the software setup process is complete, be sure to register your computer with T oshiba by double-clicking the Registration icon on your desktop.
Windows 2000 Supplemental Informatio n 233 ❖ Register No w—Click this option to register your copy of the W indows ® 2000 Professional operating system with Microsoft. If you prefer , click Regi ster Later and you will be prompted to register at a later time.
Windows 2000 Supplem ental Information 234 Setting up a printer If you hav e a printer, follo w these steps to set it up for the first time. Y ou only need to set up the printer once. 1 Click Start , Settings , then Printers and double-click the Add Printer icon.
235 Exploring the desktop 5 T o print a test page, click Y es (r ecommended) , then click Finish . TECHNICAL NOTE: Some printers require a specific installation process. In this case, the Windows ® 2000 Add Printer Wizard will display an error m essage.
236 Exploring the desktop Sample W indows ® 2000 Pr ofessional Start menu Using Windows ® 2000 Professional online Help For answers to common questions, click Start , then click Help to open the W indows ® 2000 Professional online Help.
237 Exploring the desktop Y ou computer’ s desktop includes sev eral standard features: icons, Start button, Shortcut tray , T as kbar , System tray , and background pattern. Icons An icon represents a file or program that can be quickly acti v ated by double-clicking the icon.
238 V iewing your computer’ s contents Viewing your computer’ s contents Using Windows ® Explorer W indows ® Explorer giv es you a vie w of your computer’ s contents as a hierarchy or “tree. ” Y ou can easily see the content of each dri ve and folder on your computer .
239 Restoring your work Sample Backup W izar d 3 Click Backup Wizard and follo w the instructions o n the screen. Restoring your work The Restore W izard feature allo ws you to restore pre viously backed-up work in the e vent of a hardware fa ilure, accidental erasure, or other da ta loss or damage.
240 Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on batter y power T o ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery po wer at least once a month until the battery pack is fully dischar ged.
241 P owering down the computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to power down your computer , save your files and mak e sure the disk activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.
242 P owering down the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in which you left it. NOTE: If you use a USB mouse or keyboard, re member to save your data and close any open applications before selecting Standby or Hibernation modes.
243 Using Shut down ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery po wer . ❖ When starting up again, this choi ce uses less time and battery po wer than does Shut down or Hibernation. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, and opens all the programs and files you were using.
244 Using Shut down T o use either of these methods, you first need to turn on the feature in T oshiba’ s Power Sa ver utility . 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings , then click Control Pan el . 2 In the Control P anel windo w , double-click the To s h i b a Po wer Saver ic on.
245 Using Shut down ❖ When I press the po wer bu tton Set this option to Shutdown so that the computer shut s do wn when you press the power b utton . ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Shutdown so that the computer shuts do wn when you close the display panel.
246 Using Hibernation Using Hibernation Enabling the Hibernation Command T o use Hibernation, you must first enable the Hibernate option in the T oshiba Po wer Sav er utility . T o access Po wer Sav er Hibernate Properties: 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings , then click Control Pan el .
247 Using Hibernation 3 Click OK to close the dialog box and click OK to close the T oshiba Power Sa ver utility . Th en, close the Control Panel. T o po wer down the computer using the Hibernation option, click Start , Shut Down , select Hiber nate , then click OK .
248 Using Hibernation ❖ When I press the po wer bu tton Set this option to Hibernation so that th e computer goes into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernation so that th e computer goes into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel.
249 Using Standby Using Standby T o po wer down the computer using the Standb y command, click Start , Shut Down , select Stand by , then click OK . Sample Shut Down W indows dialog box The computer sav es the status of all open programs and files to memory , turns off the display , and goes into a lo w-po wer mode.
250 Using Standby 3 In the Running on batteries area, choose the power mode of your choice, and click the Details... button. Select the System Po wer Mode tab . 4 Select Standby for the options you want. ❖ When I press the po wer bu tton Set this option to Standby so that the computer goes into Standby mode when you press the power b utton.
251 Using Standby Starting again from Standby T o start up the computer from Standby mode, press the po wer button until the on/of f light changes to green. The computer returns to the screen you were using. If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.
252 T oshi ba Utilities Sample Hibernation mode window 2 Click Ye s to select Hibernation. T oshiba Utilities Y our notebook computer includes sev e ral utilities de signed to help you reconfigure your system and be st meet your indi vidual needs. These utilities are detailed in “T oshiba Utilities” on page 163 .
253 T oshiba Utilities Sample T oshiba HWSetup T oshiba HWSetup contains these tabs: ❖ General—Sho ws the BIOS ve rsi on, memory configuration, and Hard Disk Driv e (HDD) mode. ❖ Passw ord—Allows you to set the user passw ord and an owner string.
254 T oshi ba Utilities ❖ Display—Allows you to change v arious default settings for the built-in LCD display . NOTE: When the computer restarts, it remem bers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Standby Mode, press Fn + F5 .
255 Appendix B Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn ke y , turn system functions on and of f. Hot keys ha ve a legend on or above the k ey indicating the option or feature the key controls. V olume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer .
Hot Keys Instant passwor d security 256 Instant password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns of f the display and activ ates instant security . Using the mouse or any ke y will make the display reappear . For information on setting a po wer-on password, see “Setting user passw ords” on page 178 .
Hot Keys P ower usag e mode 257 Power usage mode Fn + This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery sa ve modes. The po wer usage modes in the operating system und.
Hot Keys Stand By mode 258 Stand By mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Stand By mode. A message box is displayed by default to conf irm that the computer is going into Stand By mod e.
259 Hibernation mode Fn + This hot ke y puts the computer into Hibernati on mode. If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is goi ng into Hibernation mode. The message box can be se t so it doesn’ t display .
260 Display modes Fn + This hot key cycles through the power -on display op tions. The display modes are: ❖ Built-in display panel only ❖ Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously.
261 Display brightness Enabling a wireless device Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices in your computer (for systems with Wi -Fi ™ or Bluetoo th ™ only).
262 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the curs or control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric ov er lay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off.
263 Appendix C Pow e r C a b l e C o nnector s The computer features a uni versal po wer sup ply you can use worldwide. This appendix sho ws the shapes of the typical A C po wer cable connectors for v a rious parts of the world.
264 Appendix D V ideo Modes This appendix lists the video modes supported by the computer display adapter , and identifies the characteristics of each mode. The columns of the following tables are def ined as follows: Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal; it is generally used by programmers to specify video modes in prog rams.
Video Modes 265 This table lists the vide o modes for your computer: Mode T ype Resolution Grid (pelxpel) LCD Colors CRT Colors Scanning Fr e q . v e rt .
266 SVGA Grph 1024x768pels 8x16 256/256K 256/256K 87Hz * 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz SVGA Grph 1280x1024 pels 8x16 256/256K (virtual) 256/256K 87Hz * 60Hz 85Hz SVGA Grph 1400x1050 pels 8x16 256/256K 256/256K.
267 SVGA Grph 1920x1440 pels 8x16 64K/64K 64K/64K 60Hz 75Hz SVGA Grph 2048x1536 pels 8x16 64K/64K 64K/64K 60Hz 75Hz SVGA Grph 640x480 pels 8x16 16M/16M 1 6M/16M 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz SVGA Grph 800x600 pels 8.
268 G lo ssar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be av ailable on your computer . Acronyms These acronyms may appear in this user’ s guide.
Glossar y 269 DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inlin e memory module DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nem atic DV D digital versatile (or video) dis.
Glossary 270 RAM random access memory RFI radio frequency interference RO M read-only memory RT C real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface DDRAM double data random access memory SRAM stati.
Glossar y 271 application — A computer program that yo u use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications includ e wo rd processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also pro g ram . B backup — A copy of a file, usually on a remo vable disk, k ept in case the original file is lost or damaged.
Glossary 272 byte — A sequence of eight bits. A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data. See also bit, gigabyte, kilobyte , me ga byte . C cache — A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access.
Glossar y 273 controller — A de vice that controls the tran sf er o f da t a f r om a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. Fo r example, disk dri ves, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require control lers. CPU — See central pr ocessing unit (CPU ).
Glossary 274 disk — A round, flat piece of materi al that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digita l form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as diskettes and hard disk s. Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk.
Glossar y 275 E emulation — A technique in w hich a de vice or program imitates another device or program. enable — T o turn on a computer option. See also disable . executable f ile — A computer program that is ready to ru n. Application programs and batch files are e xam ples of ex ecu table files.
Glossary 276 function k eys — The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the keyboard. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G gigabyte (GB) — A unit of data equal to 1,0 73,741,824 bytes (1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes).
Glossar y 277 interlaced — A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which on ly ev ery other line of pixels is refres hed. Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device — See device .
Glossary 278 M megabyte (MB) — A unit of data equal to 1,048,576 bytes (1024 x 1024 bytes). See also bytes. memory — T ypically refers to the computer’ s main memory , where programs are run and data is temp orarily stored and processed.
Glossar y 279 O online — A v ailable through the computer . Online may refer to information being read from your own computer’ s hard disk, such as online documentation or online help, or to informatio n coming from another company on a company network or the Internet.
Glossary 280 program — A set of i nstructions that can be e xecuted b y a computer . The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, an d utility . See also oper ating system, application, utili ty . properties — The attrib utes of an object or device.
Glossar y 281 serial — Processes that occur one at a time. In communications, it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentia lly ov er a single channel. On your computer , the seri al port provides a serial interf ace between the computer and an appropriate device.
282 Wi- F i — A trademarked term by the W ireless Capability Eth ernet Alliance which stan ds for W ireless Fidelity . W i-Fi is another term for the IEEE 2.11b communication pr otocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless commun ication components.
283 Index Numerics 101-key ke y board 77 A A C adapter 51 DC IN 35 plugging in 35 A C power cable connectors 263 A C power light 42 accessories carrying cases 96 devices 151 docking solutions 74 memor.
Index 284 po wer usage mode 257 real-time clock (R TC) 108 removing 116 unlocking 115 battery alarms 114 battery lock 39 battery pack 39 battery power displaying remaining 11 2 Hibernatio n mode 242 m.
Index 285 desktop icons 134 device expansion 74 Device Manager 203 checking properties 204 disabling a device 203 , 20 4 device, s erial 36 devices keyboard 69 mouse 70 DirectX Foundation 215 disconne.
Index 286 exploring the desktop 133 Export Administration regulation 17 ext er n al mouse 70 external de vice connecting 122 external diskette driv e connecting 72 external display , adjusting 68 exte.
Index 287 icon 134 caution 30 danger 29 definition 30 desktop 134 hint 30 internet explorer 135 moving to desktop 134 note 30 recycle bin 135 technical note 30 war nin g 29 icons definitions 237 deskt.
Index 288 keyboard features 40 keyboard indicator panel 42 , 43 keyboard, e x ternal 69 keyboard, full-size 77 keyboard, PS/2-compatible 69 L LAN 254 LCD display 41 LCD display settings 254 LCD po wer.
Index 289 Dial-Up Netw orking W izard 140 network port 36 networking wireless 140 numlock light 44 O of fice computing 121 on/off light 42 opening the di splay panel 60 optional devices 121 LapLink ca.
Index 290 power mode creating new 17 2 customizing 172 po wer off Shut down command 99 po wer off guidelines 64 power on and of f alternate methods 98 power source 51 po wer usage mode hot key 119 pow.
Index 291 disk 210 modem not recei ving or transmitting 224 no sound 219 non-system disk or disk error 198 , 211 PC Card 220 checklist 221 error occurs 222 hot swapping fails 222 not recognized 222 sl.
Index 292 adding memory 54 computer 55 , 231 , 232 software 231 setting up a connection 140 setting up your computer 50 Setup W i zard 231 shut down 64 Shut down command 241 , 243 Shut down methods 24.
Index 293 T oshiba Accessories information 31 T oshiba Consol e 168 T oshiba Hardware Setup 174 T oshiba online resources 106 T oshiba Power Sa ver Properties 246 , 250 T oshiba Power Sav er utility 1.
Index 294 W indows XP Help 200 Help and Support 20 0 problem solving 198 W indows XP Professional Briefcase 137 W indows XP Professional taskbar 136 W indows® XP Professional desktop 133 Wi n D V D a.
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