® Tecra 9000 Series User’s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ VirtualTech™ e-support tool Double-click the desktop icon or visit the Web site: http://virtualtech.answerteam.com ❖ InTouchsm Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 10 on page 199 of this guide.
Model: Tecra 9000 Series Compact Disk-Read/Write The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk-Read/Write (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage.
Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
Industry Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems. Installation When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information: ❖ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem.
Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment 1 NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi™) certification as defined by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance.
Regulatory Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Canada – Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1. Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland Germany Iceland Ireland Japan Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Sweden Switzerland UK USA Greece Italy France Poland Portugal Spain Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW safety instructions The CD-ROM,DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives employ a laser system.
Location of the required label (Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
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Contents Introduction............................................................................... 23 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around..................................... 29 Making sure you have everything........................................ 29 Finding where everything is located.................................... 30 Front with the display panel closed................................. 30 Back with rear panel closed ............................................. 31 Back with rear panel open.........
Setting up your computer.................................................... Connecting the AC adapter.............................................. Charging the battery......................................................... Connecting other external devices.................................. Turning on the computer...................................................... Opening the display panel................................................ Turning on the power..........................................
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®................ 73 Inserting and removing hard drives .................................... 74 Inserting and removing PC Cards........................................ 76 Inserting a PC Card........................................................... 76 Removing a PC Card........................................................ 77 Inserting and removing Bluetooth modules................... 78 Setting up a PC Card for your computer........................
Using your computer at the office..................................... 104 Using a computer lock........................................................ 105 Caring for your computer................................................... 106 Cleaning the computer................................................... 106 Moving the computer..................................................... 107 Power down options .......................................................... 107 Using Hibernation mode..............
Setting up for communications..................................... 132 Connecting the modem to a telephone line.................. 134 Connecting your computer to a network ..................... 134 Toshiba’s online resources............................................. 138 An overview of using the Internet...................................... 139 The Internet...................................................................... 139 The World Wide Web.....................................................
Getting Help......................................................................... 164 Exiting WinDVD................................................................... 164 Chapter 8: Toshiba Utilities..................................................... 165 Fn-esse ................................................................................ 166 Starting Fn-esse ............................................................. 166 Assigning a key to a program or document ................
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Guide ...................................... 199 Problems that are easy to fix.............................................. 199 Problems when you turn on the computer....................... 200 Resolving a hardware conflict............................................ 203 Using the Windows 2000 troubleshooting feature...... 203 A plan of action................................................................ 204 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own..................
Appendix A: Windows® 98SE Supplemental Information. Appendix B: Hot Keys............................................................. Appendix C: Power Cable Connectors.................................. Appendix D: Video Modes...................................................... Glossary................................................................................... Index.........................................................................................
Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia ® computing. Your new Toshiba Tecra 9000 Series computer is designed just for you. Because you or your company’s Information Technology (IT) personnel have been given the opportunity to choose among so many options—you have a computer that truly meets your specific needs.
This guide This user’s guide contains basic information about your computer, including troubleshooting advice, detailed descriptions of your computer’s hardware and how to use it, and vital notes about Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 and Microsoft ® Windows ® 98SE. Depending on your needs, you can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information.
Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or damage to your equipment. The safety instructions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and are highlighted with icons as follows: DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.
Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical information about the unit. HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text.
Other documentation Your 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 install it from your Toshiba Configuration Builder CD supplied with your computer. ❖ The Toshiba Companion Diskette Guide explains when to use the Toshiba Companion Diskette and how to use the programs on the diskette that are not discussed in this guide.
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 you need further assistance” on page 232.
Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your Tecra® 9000 Series computer with illustrations to guide you along your way. It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else, consult the Quick Start card that shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your authorized Toshiba representative or your network administrator.
Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Finding where everything is located The next few pages take you on a guided tour of your computer. Front with the display panel closed SD Media slot indicator Display latch System indicator panel Infrared port Wireless on/off switch Microphone jack Volume control dial Headphone jack Infrared port—The fast infrared port allows cable-free communication with another device, such as a computer or printer, that has a compatible infrared port.
Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 31 Display latch—Sliding the display latch opens the computer display panel. For more information, see “Front with the display panel open” on page 35. System indicator panel—The system indicator panel is made up of several status lights that provide information about various system functions. See “System indicator panel lights” on page 38 for a description of each of the panel lights.
Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Back with rear panel open RGB port Modem port i.Link port Serial port Parallel port Network port RGB port—Lets you connect an external monitor or projector. For more information, see “Using external display devices” on page 57. Parallel port—Lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. For more information, see “Connecting a local printer” on page 63.
Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 33 Right side Speaker Cooling vent PC card ejection buttons Security lock slot PC card slots Speaker—Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software. Security lock slot—Attaching an optional PORT-Noteworthy® Computer Lock Cable to the security lock slot lets you anchor your computer to a large, heavy object such as your desk.
Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Left side Speaker SD Media card slot HDD bay cover Video-out port Slim SelectBay module (DVD-ROM drive shown) Speaker—Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software. SD Media card slot—Lets you insert SD Media cards for additional RAM or data storage. Video-out port—Lets you connect your computer to an external video device such as a standard television set.
Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 35 Front with the display panel open To view the front of the computer with the display panel open: 1 Locate the display latch on the front of the computer. 2 Slide the display latch to the right and lift the display panel. 3 Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, be careful when opening and closing it.
Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Screen—The computer’s screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. Keyboard—The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 88. Keyboard indicator panel—These lights provide information about various keyboard functions. See “Keyboard indicator panel lights” on page 40 for a description of the panel lights.
Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 37 Underside Slim SelectBay release Slim SelectBay slot Bluetooth module* Battery module Memory module cover Expansion port PC card lock Hard disk drive bay *for systems with Bluetooth installed Battery module—Lets you to use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available. For further information about using the battery, see “Power Management” on page 113.
Finding Your Way Around Indicator panel lights Expansion port—Lets you connect one of several available expansion stations. These devices provide additional expansion capability. For more information, see “Using an expansion device” on page 66. Indicator panel lights Two sets of indicator lights, the system indicator panel and the keyboard indicator lights, display the current state of your system. System indicator panel lights This panel is located on the front of the computer.
Finding Your Way Around Indicator panel lights ❖ 39 Glows green when you are connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged. For more information, see “Monitoring battery power” on page 115. Hard disk drive light—Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is currently in use. Slim SelectBay indicator light—Indicates the status of a secondary battery in the Slim SelectBay, if installed. ❖ Glows amber when the battery is charging. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged.
Finding Your Way Around Indicator panel lights Keyboard indicator panel lights The keyboard indicator lights provide information about keyboard functions. Caps lock light—Glows when you press the caps lock key. When this light is on, pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter. The caps lock key does not affect the number and symbol keys. Cursor control light—Glows when the cursor control overlay is on.
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 computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations. This section provides guidelines for setting up your computing environment.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. CAUTION: If you spill liquid into the computer, turn off the computer, unplug it from the 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 your network administrator.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers. However, with a little care and proper use of the equipment, you can work comfortably throughout the day. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can result in discomfort and possible injury. If your hands, wrists, and/or arms hurt while typing, stop using the computer and rest.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work Seating and posture When using your computer, maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly. Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain. Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair. Whichever type you choose, use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort.
Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ 45 Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips, and elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you work. Do not slump forward or lean back too far. Lighting Proper lighting can improve 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. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare.
Getting Started Other precautions ❖ Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain. Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds. Other precautions Your computer is designed to optimize safety, minimize strain, and withstand the rigors of portability. However, you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.
Getting Started Setting up your computer 47 Setting up your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery, you must attach the AC adapter. See “Connecting the AC adapter” on page 48. To register your computer online, or to sign up for an Internet account, you must connect the built-in modem to a telephone line.
Getting Started Setting up your computer Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an electrical outlet and to charge the computer’s battery. AC adapter Power cable Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.
Getting Started Setting up your computer _ + 2 49 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN socket on the rear of the computer. Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is live, the system indicator panel’s AC power light ( ) glows green. DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply heat to the power cable.
Getting Started Setting up your computer Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you must charge it. Connect the computer to a live electrical outlet using the AC adapter and power cable. When the AC adapter is connected to a live electrical outlet, the system indicator panel’s AC power light ( ) glows green and the battery light ( ) glows amber. When the battery light turns green, the battery is completely charged and ready to power the computer.
Getting Started Turning on the computer 51 Turning 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 to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily, and never lift the computer by the display panel.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power For the meaning of each light on the system indicator panel, see “System indicator panel lights” on page 38. 4 The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. CAUTION: When you turn on the computer for the first time, don’t turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 Disabling the network port When your computer starts, the operating system attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If the computer is not connected to a network, it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply. To avoid this delay, you can disable the network port. Enabling or disabling the Built in LAN To enable or disable the Built in LAN: 1 Click the HWSetup icon. The Toshiba HWSetup dialog box appears.
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time ❖ Select your time zone. Select one of the time zones listed by clicking the up and down arrow keys to highlight the appropriate time zone, then click Next to change the setting. ❖ Confirm acceptance of Microsoft’s End User License Agreement and complete information about the operating system.
Getting Started Shutting down the computer 55 Shutting down the computer It’s a good idea to turn off your computer when you’re not using it for a while. The Shut down command is the normal way to turn off your computer. You may also use Standby or Hibernation modes to place the computer in a low energy state which can be quickly reactivated. For more information on Standby or Hibernation modes, see “Power down options” on page 107. 1 Click Start, then click Shut Down.
Getting Started Shutting down the computer Power down tips There are a few additional things to keep in mind when you turn off the power. ❖ Never turn off the power while the hard disk drive light or the SelectBay drive light on the system indicator panel is on. Doing so may damage your hard disk, diskette drive, or DVD/ CD-ROM drive. ❖ If you close the display panel while the computer is on, the Panel Close Alarm beeps loudly.
Chapter 3 Connecting Other External Devices This chapter describes how to connect devices that can increase ® the capabilities of your Tecra 9000 Series computer. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can also connect three different types of external display devices to one of two available video ports: ❖ A television via the video-out (composite) port. ❖ A video display device, such as a video projection unit, via the video-out (composite) port.
Connecting Other External Devices Using external display devices Connecting the display device If you’re connecting a television or other video display device to the computer’s video-out port, first refer to “Selecting video cables” below for guidelines on choosing a video cable, then refer to “Connecting to the video-out (composite) port” on page 58. If you’re connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to “Connecting an external monitor or projector” on page 59.
Connecting Other External Devices Using external display devices 4 59 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the Display Properties settings. For more information, see “Directing the display output when you turn on the computer” on page 59. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB port on the back of the computer.
Connecting Other External Devices Using external display devices 3 ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video device) only Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box. For more information on switching the display output, see “Display modes” on page 265.
Connecting Other External Devices Using an external keyboard 61 Video limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device. ❖ If the external video device, such as an SVGA monitor, is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution, only part of the desktop will appear on the screen. You can view the “lost” area by scrolling to it.
Connecting Other External Devices Using a mouse Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key An external keyboard does not have the Fn key contained on the ® Tecra 9000 Series computer’s built-in keyboard. If you use the computer’s hot keys or have set up key combinations in Fn-esse®, you’ll probably miss these features when using an external keyboard. Don’t worry: you can use a key combination on the external keyboard to emulate the Fn key.
Connecting Other External Devices Connecting a local printer 63 Connecting a local printer CAUTION: Never connect the printer cable while the computer’s power is on. Doing so may damage the printer, the computer, or both. Before you can connect a printer, you need to know whether it uses a serial or a parallel interface. Check the printer’s documentation. If the printer can be switched between serial and parallel mode, choose parallel because it is faster.
Connecting Other External Devices Connecting an external diskette drive 4 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. For more information on getting your printer to print, see “Printing your work” on page 97. Connecting an external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes.
Connecting Other External Devices Connecting external speakers or headphones 65 Connecting external speakers or headphones To attach an external stereo output device: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the external audio device into the headphone jack. The headphone jack requires a 3.5 mm 16-ohm stereo jack. When the headphone is inserted, the internal speakers are automatically disabled.
Connecting Other External Devices Using an expansion device Using an expansion device The expansion port allows you to connect your computer to an expansion device, which is an excellent investment if you’re using your computer both in and out of the office. When you return to your desk, you probably want to connect to your network, print reports from your computer, or use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint II.
Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 67 Adding memory HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit www.toshibaaccessories.com. Your Tecra® 9000 Series computer is equipped with a 133 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) SDRAM memory module. The two memory slots in this computer provide various memory configurations. When additional memory is added, or original memory replaced, it is recommended that you use only compatible 133 MHz memory.
Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory The computer has two memory expansion slots.
Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 2 69 Unplug the computer. CAUTION: Installing a memory module with the computer’s power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. 3 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected. 4 Turn the computer upside down. 5 Locate and remove the screws that hold the cover plate in place, and lift the cover off of the memory module bay. Removing the memory module cover CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module.
Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 6 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 7 Insert the memory module in the slot and gently press it down into place. The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the module. Inserting the memory module into the slot 8 Replace the cover plate and the screws. 9 Turn the computer over and restart it. When you turn on the computer, it automatically recognizes the additional memory.
Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay® modules 71 Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot. 4 Replace the cover plate and screws. 5 Turn the computer over and restart it. Using Slim SelectBay® modules The Slim SelectBay® gives you additional flexibility. By inserting and removing Slim SelectBay® modules, you can configure your computer for the task at hand without having to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel.
Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay® modules ❖ Secondary battery ❖ Secondary hard disk drive (HDD) HINT: Items from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately. See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit www.toshibaaccessories.com. ® Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay 1 Slide the Slim SelectBay® ejection bar towards the front of the computer.
Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay® modules 2 73 Slide the module out of the computer. Sliding the module out If you are removing the weight saver, retain it for transporting the computer when no other module is installed in the Slim SelectBay®. Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay® To install a module into the Slim SelectBay®, simply slide the module all the way into the Slim SelectBay®.
Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing hard drives Inserting and removing hard drives Your Tecra® 9000 can use 10GB, 20GB, and 30GB hard drives. Depending upon the original hard drive installed in your computer, you may wish to increase storage capacity by changing the internal drive, or you can also add additional hard drive space by inserting a drive into the select bay module. To change the internal hard drive. 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command.
Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing hard drives 75 Removing the hard drive from the computer 8 Install the new hard drive by sliding it into the hard drive bay and pressing it firmly until it locks. Do not force the drive into the computer. Inserting the new hard disk drive 9 Replace the hard drive bay cover and tighten the screws removed in step 5 above.
Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing PC Cards Inserting and removing PC Cards ® Your Tecra 9000 Series computer comes with two stacked PC Card slots and supports three types of PC Cards: ❖ Type I cards—You can install up to two of these cards, one in each slot. ❖ Type II cards—You can install up to two of these cards, one in each slot. ❖ Type III cards—You can install just one of these cards.
Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing PC Cards 77 Inserting a PC Card 4 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly, but gently, to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do not force the card into position. 5 To lock the PC Card in its slot, turn the computer over and locate the PC Card lock, remove the retaining screw, slide the lock into the locked position, and replace the screw.
Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing PC Cards retaining screw, sliding the lock into the unlocked position, and replacing the screw. 2 Locate the PC Card ejection button that corresponds to the slot in which your PC Card is installed. The top tab releases a card in the upper slot. The bottom tab releases a card in the lower slot. 3 Press the PC Card eject button once to extend it, and push it in to remove the PC Card.
Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing PC Cards 79 PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help.
Connecting Other External Devices Inserting an SD Media card Inserting an SD Media card To insert an SD Media card, turn the card so that the connector (metal area) faces down then push the card in the slot until it locks in place. If Windows® does not recognize an inserted SD Media card, remove and insert it again. To remove an SD Media card, press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly. The green LED on the front of the computer will glow when the card is being accessed.
Connecting Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line 81 Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem, you need to connect it to a telephone line. Your computer’s built-in modem port provides an RJ11 jack, allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice-grade telephone line. 1 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the modem port on the back of the computer.
Connecting Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line Now you’re ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. HINT: If you’re using a telephone line at home, disable Call Waiting before connecting through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts transmission. For more information on using a modem, see “Setting up for communications” on page 132.
Connecting Other External Devices Using the i.Link® port 83 Using the i.Link® port The i.Link® port on the rear of the computer provides fast extremely data transfer rate (up to 400 Mbps pr 400 million bits per second). You can connect up to 63 external devices to the i.Link® port. In addition to high speed, the i.Link® port also supports isochronous data—the delivery of data at a guaranteed rate. This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high levels of data in realtime, such as video devices.
Connecting Other External Devices Using the i.
Chapter 4 Learning the Basics This chapter covers the basics of using your computer. 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 the work since your last save if, for example, the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working. HINT: Some programs have an automatic-save feature which you can turn on.
Learning the Basics Computing tips It’s easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. ❖ Use ScanDisk, Disk Defragmenter, and the Maintenance Wizard regularly to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level. Consult your Windows® 2000 documentation for more information on these and other utilities. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses.
Learning the Basics Windows basics 87 Windows basics Windows® 2000 is your computer’s operating system. If you’ve used Windows® 98 or 95, you’ll find Windows® 2000 similar in many ways. For information about your operating system, refer to the operating system documentation that came with your computer, or access your operating system’s online Help. To access online Help: ❖ Click Start, then click Help.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard The Windows® 2000 desktop appears. NOTE: Unless you are connected to a network, there is no log on for Windows® 98SE. If you are running Windows® 98SE your system will boot right to the desktop. Using the keyboard Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ 89 The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case—the number and symbol keys are not affected. The caps lock light next to the caps lock key glows when you press the Caps Lock key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer’s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. The function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see “Fn-esse” on page 166, or “Hot Keys” on page 261.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 91 Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer’s keyboard. Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously.
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on: ❖ Press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control overlay keys. ❖ To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys.
Learning the Basics Using the AccuPoint II 93 Using the AccuPoint II AccuPoint II pointing device Programmable button Programmable button Primary button Secondary button The AccuPoint II keys Accupoint II pointing device—Enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen. (If you would prefer to use a mouse or trackball, you can connect one to the computer’s serial port or PS/2 port. See “Using a mouse” on page 62.
Learning the Basics Using the TOSHIBA Console button When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary button. To double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession. Secondary button—Performs the same function as the right button on a mouse. Using the TOSHIBA Console button The TOSHIBA Console button, located above the keyboard to the left of the power button, activates the Toshiba Console.
Learning the Basics Using the TOSHIBA Console button 95 There are four options in assigning a function to the TOSHIBA Console button: 3 ❖ Toshiba Console ❖ Starts your Internet browser (Internet Explorer) ❖ Starts your email (Outlook Express) ❖ Starts custom program Select the radio button next to the option that you wish to assign the TOSHIBA Console button to.
Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options.
Learning the Basics Printing your work 97 To save a file you are updating: ❖ Open the File menu of the program you are using, then click Save. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. File names File names can be up to 255 characters in length. You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus the following characters: _,^,$,~,!,#,%,&,{,},(,),@,[,], +, -, ;, and ‘.
Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it on now. 2 In the File menu of the program you are using, click Print. The program displays a Print dialog box. A sample Print dialog box Using a compact disc drive ® Your Tecra 9000 Series computer may have a CD-ROM, CDRW, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW drive. If a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is not currently installed in the Slim SelectBay, follow the instructions in “Using Slim SelectBay® modules” on page 71.
Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive 99 Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole A DVD/CD-ROM drive Drive in-use indicator light—Indicates when the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is in use. Eject button—Press to release the disc tray. CAUTION: Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it.
Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). HINT: The drive won’t open if the computer’s power is off. 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. The drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in “Problems with the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive” on page 216. 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up.
Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive 7 101 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place. CAUTION: Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. Don’t touch the surface of the disc. Don’t stack discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray. CAUTION: If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive.
1 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive Press the eject button on the drive. CAUTION: Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it. 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to close it.
Learning the Basics Using PC Cards 103 necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive. Using PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE: For PCMCIA-compatible PC Cards, check the package to make sure they conform to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard (or later). Other cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use.
Learning the Basics Using SD Media cards Using SD Media cards If you do not already have a SD Media card inserted in the computer, you may do so following the procedures outlined in “Inserting an SD Media card” on page 80. Important: Do not use the Copy Disk function for SD Media cards. In order to copy data from one SD Media card to another, use the following procedure: 1 Format the target SD Media card in the same format as the source SD Media card. 2 Insert the source SD Media card.
Learning the Basics Using a computer lock 105 For more information on connecting these and other components, see “Connecting Other External Devices” on page 57. Using a computer lock For your own peace of mind, you may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT-Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable. PORT-Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable To secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object.
Learning the Basics Caring for your computer Locking the computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer’s battery, see “Running the computer on battery power” on page 113. Cleaning the computer CAUTION: Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer.
Learning the Basics Power down options 107 Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. CAUTION: Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are located). Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips.
Learning the Basics Power down options Hibernation mode saves your current work to the hard disk. TECHNICAL NOTE: Hibernation mode is the safest method. If you use Hibernation and your battery dies, you will not lose the your information. ❖ Click Start, Shut down, then Stand by. Standby mode stores the current state of the computer, including all your open files and programs, in memory until you turn on the computer again.
Learning the Basics Power down options 109 Enabling Hibernation mode To enable or disable Hibernation mode: 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hibernation tab. 4 Click the Enable hibernate support check box to enable Hibernation (uncheck the box if you wish to disable Hibernation). 5 Click OK. The setting is immediately changed without the need for a reboot.
Learning the Basics Power down options Other Hibernation mode settings When Hibernation mode is enabled, you can specify it to be automatically activated when you close the lid or press the power switch. To set automatic Hibernation mode: 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Power Save Mode tab, click the Details button, then select the System Power Mode tab.
Learning the Basics Power down options 111 Hibernation mode when you close the computer’s display panel. 5 Once you have made your selections, click OK to return to the Power Save Mode tab, and click OK to apply the changes and close the Life Long Properties window. For more information about Power Saver, see “Power Saver” on page 175. NOTE: When using Standby or Hibernation mode, save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off before you turn off the computer.
Learning the Basics Power down options The computer saves the state of all open programs, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power suspended state. The on/off light pulsates amber indicating the machine is in Standby. NOTE: To turn the computer completely off, press and hold the power button until the computer stops beeping (4-5 beeps). To turn on the computer, press and hold the power button until the on/off light changes to green. The computer returns to the previous settings.
Chapter 5 Power Management Toshiba’s energy-saver design Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star Program and has designed this product to meet the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. The computer enters a low-power, standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy. Many of these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba or your network administrator.
Power Management Running the computer on battery power In addition to the main battery, you may also have a second battery installed in the SelectBay. If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer’s SelectBay, or carry additional charged battery packs with you. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery.
Power Management Running the computer on battery power 115 charge completely, especially if you’ve had the computer turned off for a long time. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer in and turn it on for at least 24 hours. Monitoring battery power The computer’s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery’s current charge: ❖ Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery. ❖ Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery.
2 Power Management Running the computer on battery power In the Control Panel window, double-click Power Saver. The Power Saver Properties dialog box appears. Sample Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The Power Save Modes tab displays the remaining amount of time for each of the different power usage modes. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s capacity will gradually decrease.
Power Management What to do when the battery alarm sounds 117 HINT: Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity and perform its calculations. WARNING: The computer drains battery power more quickly at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you’re working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Power Management Changing batteries Before your computer runs out of battery power, save your data and take one of the following actions: ❖ Suspend or shut down your computer. ❖ Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one as outlined in “Changing batteries” on page 118. ❖ Install a secondary battery module in the computer’s SelectBay. ❖ Connect your computer to an AC power source. Changing batteries CAUTION: When handling battery packs, don’t drop or knock them.
Power Management Changing batteries 119 Battery release latch 7 Pull the discharged battery module out of the computer. Removing the discharged battery WARNING: If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following the advice in “Disposing of used batteries safely” on page 121. 8 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection.
9 Power Management Taking care of your battery Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity. CAUTION: If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. 10 Reset the battery lock to the locked position. 11 Turn the computer right side up. 12 Reconnect any cables. 13 Restart the computer.
Power Management Taking care of your battery ❖ 121 When you need to replace the main battery, use an identical battery from the same manufacturer. Maximizing battery life ❖ If you’re not going to use the computer for a long period, remove the battery pack. ❖ Alternate between battery packs if you have a spare. ❖ Make sure your computer is turned off when you’re replacing the battery pack. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.
Power Management Conserving power Conserving power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured. ❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM/CD-ROM, and diskette drives, or other optional devices. ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures.
Power Management Conserving power 123 Power usage modes in Windows 2000 In Windows® 2000, you can choose from predefined power usage modes or select your own combination of power management options. To do this: 1 Click Start, point to Settings, Control Panel, and click on the Power Saver icon. 2 Open the Power Save Modes tab and set your options. 3 For more information, see “Power Saver” on page 175. Using a hot key to set the power usage mode You may use a hot key to set the power usage mode.
Power Management Additional options for power For more information on setting the battery power usage mode, see “Power Saver” on page 175. Additional options for power Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external power sources, the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs. However, if you need more portable power, Toshiba provides these options: ❖ For Power Usage Mode information for Windows® 98SE, see “Power Usage modes in Windows 98SE” on page 245.
Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your Tecra 9000 Series notebook computer. Setting up Windows to work with your printer When you turned on your computer for the first time, the Windows Setup program offered you the opportunity to define a printer. Read this section if you did not do so, or if you want to set up a different printer. Setting up a printer involves choosing a printer driver.
Exploring Your Options Setting up Windows to work with your printer Setting up Windows 2000 to work with your printer To set up a printer with the Windows 2000 Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click the Start button, then point to Settings, and click Printers. The Printers display panel opens. 2 Double-click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard starts. Add Printer Wizard 3 Follow the directions on the screen to add your printer.
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 6 127 If you want to print a test page, click Yes (recommended), 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 message. If this happens, refer to your printer installation guide for further instructions. NOTE: For instructions on setting up your printer with Windows 98SE, see “Setting up your printer” on page 241.
2 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini jack. To adjust the volume: ❖ For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the computer’s volume control dial. Recording sounds You may record sounds and save them as.wav files using the built-in microphone or an external microphone.
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 129 Positioning bar Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward Sound Recorder screen 4 Click the Record button. 5 Speak normally into the microphone. The maximum recording time is 60 seconds. 6 When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. 7 To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. 8 To save the file, select Save from the File menu.
5 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Click OK. Your new settings take effect the next time you record. Playing an audio CD-ROM If your Tecra 9000 Series computer came with a CD-ROM, CDRW, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW drive, you can use your computer to play audio CDs. CAUTION: Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Playing the CD at maximum volume could damage the computer’s speakers.
Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 131 You can control various functions of CD Player by clicking the buttons on the CD Player control panel. Stop Play Skip backwards Skip forward Eject Next track Previous track Sample CD Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary CD player — pointing and clicking on the various buttons allows you to play, pause, fast-forward, repeat, or stop the playback. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button.
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 a specialized synchronization program and the computer’s infrared port, or an optional port replicator’s serial or parallel port. To transfer files through: ❖ The serial port, you need a null modem serial cable. ❖ The parallel port, you need a LapLink®-type parallel cable.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer ❖ 133 An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer’s COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM2. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 5 To verify that the modem is set up properly, select the modem you wish to check and then click Properties to bring up the dialog box with information specific to that modem. 6 Click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem. Windows 2000 communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem. If Windows2000 cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 135 Accessing a network To access a network: ❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. ❖ While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up connection. Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator. Using Bluetooth® Bluetooth® is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond networking equipment, and can connect many different kinds of electronic devices without the need for cables. Bluetooth® uses the 2.45 GHz frequency band for wireless communications.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 137 Accessing the wireless modules using your computer’s system tray The following information is for systems which have integrated wireless modules. When using your Wi-Fi Mini PC or Bluetooth® module, your computer may display a PC Card icon in the desktop’s system tray to indicate that it is in use. Do not confuse the system tray’s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed.
Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites can provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions, and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see “Contacting Toshiba” on page 232.
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet 139 An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of compu
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection. You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher-speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links.
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet 141 If you are using your computer at the office, then you probably connect to the Internet through your company’s network. See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet. Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet, the Web browser displays a home page, for example, your ISP’s home page on the Internet or your company’s Web site home page. To visit a desired Web site, type in the Web address.
Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet A news group is similar to a chat room, but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real-time, it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale.
Chapter 7 WinDVD Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, always play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power. If your computer has a DVD-ROM drive, you can use InterVideo WinDVD™ to play DVDs. WinDVD is an easy-to-use, fullfeatured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology. Your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled. WARNING: Before playing a DVD, turn down the volume.
WinDVD Playing DVDs If the autoplay feature is enabled, the DVD automatically begins to play (see “Setting general properties” on page 153 for information on enabling autoplay). To open WinDVD manually: 1 Click Start, and point to Programs. 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click InterVideo WinDVD.
WinDVD Playing DVDs 145 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 “Setting general properties” on page 153. The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls. Pause the pointer over a button to display its definition. The toolbar also contains an adjustment button (see “Adjusting the color balance” on page 163 for more information).
WinDVD Playing DVDs Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player. 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. Unsupported features appear gray, and you cannot select them.
WinDVD Playing DVDs 147 “Using WinDVD Advanced Features” on page 157 for an explanation of these features. Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD, you are ready to play the disc. Using the control panel, you can play a DVD from the beginning, or move to a desired location then begin playing.
WinDVD Playing DVDs Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Eject — open the DVD-ROM drive disc tray. E Pause — temporarily stop play- Spacebar ing a DVD. Play — start playing a DVD. Spacebar Step — move forward through None the DVD one frame at a time. Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one frame. Stop — cease playing a DVD. After stopping the DVD, click the play button to resume playing the DVD.
WinDVD Playing DVDs Click this 149 To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Fast forward — move quickly F forward through the DVD content. When you reach the desired location, click the play button to resume playing the DVD. Time — move to a specific time None slot, then click the play button to play the DVD from the selected location. Audio volume controls — click Shift ↑ the plus button to increase vol- (increases) ume. Click the minus button to Shift ↓ decrease volume.
WinDVD Using Playlists 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. Unsupported features appear gray, and you cannot select them. A Playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them.
WinDVD Using Playlists 151 2 Click the File button in the lower right corner of the window, to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files. 3 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. After selecting a file, the file name appears in the Selected files list. You can also double-click a file name to add it to the playlist.
WinDVD Customizing WinDVD Resuming normal playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist, click the eject button to open the DVD-ROM drive disc tray, then close the DVD-ROM drive again. The DVD resumes normal playback. Customizing WinDVD You can control several general WinDVD characteristics, such as whether the toolbar and status bar are visible, as well as numerous audio and display features.
WinDVD Customizing WinDVD 153 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. It divides the world into six regions. The intent is to enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region.
WinDVD Customizing WinDVD Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the WinDVD video window. Player is the WinDVD control panel. 5 Click OK to save your settings. Setting audio properties NOTE: The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports. When playing a DVD, some of the control panel features may be unavailable. Unsupported features appear gray, and you cannot select them. 1 In the Properties dialog box, click the Audio tab. The Audio tab moves to the front.
WinDVD Customizing WinDVD 3 155 ❖ If you have two speakers, select one of the 2 speaker modes. Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel. Stereo mixes the audio channels into two channels. Dolby Surround Compatible mixes the audio channels into two channels plus Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. 3D audio provides standard 3D audio sound. ❖ If you have four speakers, select 4 speaker mode. WinDVD distributes four unique sound channels to the speakers, providing a true surround sound experience.
WinDVD Customizing WinDVD Setting display properties 1 In the Properties dialog box, click the Display tab. The Display tab moves to the front. Properties dialog box with Display tab selected 2 Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized. Otherwise clear the check box. 3 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.
WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features 157 Customizing the control panel You can configure the control panel’s appearance. Position the pointer over the control panel, then click the secondary button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options. You can select a new control panel background color, or select WinDVD to display the control panel in a different format. You can also select About to display copyright and version information.
WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut 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. Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal speed, and enables the audio. The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed. None Brightness — move the slider to the right to increase video brightness.
WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this 159 Or use keyboard shortcut Numeric keypad — use these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number. After you have entered a chapter number, click the enter button on the lower right corner of the numeric keypad (↵) to begin playing that chapter. You can clear an entry by clicking the clear (X) button on the lower left corner of the numeric keypad. 0-9 Menu button — displays all available menus for the current DVD.
WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Title button — Displays a list of all the titles on the current DVD. Click the title you want to play, then click Enter. T Audio tracks — displays a list of all the audio track options. This feature is most commonly used with multi-language content to change the spoken/heard language. This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes.
WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this 161 Or use keyboard shortcut G Camera angles — display a list of all the available camera angles. Due to differences in the DVD mastering process, some multi-angle views may not function properly. Bookmark — save an None unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference. On the bookmark shortcut menu, click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box. Type a bookmark name, then click OK.
3 WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Hold the primary button and drag the cursor to the bottom right corner of the area you want to view in close up. A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view. 4 Release the primary button. WinDVD automatically fills the window with the selected area. 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.
WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features 163 Adjusting the color balance You can adjust the DVD color balance. Click the adjustment button on the main DVD video window toolbar to open the Adjustment dialog box. WinDVD Adjustment dialog box The adjustment dialog box provides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness. It also provides two color control sliders. Move the Color control 1 slider to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow color values.
WinDVD Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Some DVDs contain links to Web sites. To enable these links, click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet browser. Getting Help Click the control panel Help button to open the WinDVD Help system. Exiting WinDVD Click the control panel Exit button, or click the Close button, to exit WinDVD.
Chapter 8 Toshiba Utilities Your notebook computer includes several utilities designed to help you reconfigure your system and best meet your individual needs. Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, and change default values. The Toshiba utilities are: ❖ Fn-esse ❖ Hardware Setup ❖ System Setup ❖ Power Saver Each of these utilities is described in this chapter.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Fn-esse Toshiba’s Fn-esse® program and Windows’ shortcuts provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from within any Windows program without using the Start menu. This section describes how to use the Fn-esse program to quickly access your programs and files. With Fn-esse, you can assign an Fn key combination to: ❖ Open a Windows program. ❖ Open a file in its associated Windows program.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 167 The keys are color-coded as follows: ❖ Available keys are black. ❖ Assigned keys are blue. ❖ Unavailable keys are dark gray. ❖ Keys associated with a pop-up list have a small dot on the upper-left corner of the key. Assigning a key to a program or document There are three ways to assign a key to open a program or document: ❖ Drag-and-drop ❖ The Fn-esse Browser dialog box ❖ The Application Explorer pop-up list. The method most often used is drag-and-drop.
5 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse Release the primary button. Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Command dialog box completely filled in to reflect the selected program or document. 6 Click OK to close the Add/Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place. The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected. To open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program.
Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 169 The Assignment Type dialog box appears. The Fn-esse assignment type dialog box HINT: If you are making a direct key assignment, complete step 3. If you are making a pop-up assignment, complete step 4. 3 To make a direct key assignment, select Direct. The Add/Edit Command dialog box appears. ❖ Enter the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory for the new Fn-esse key assignment, or click the Browse button to specify this information. ❖ Click OK.
4 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse To make a pop-up assignment, select Popup. ❖ The Applications Explorer dialog box appears. ❖ Select the desired folder. The left side of the Applications Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu. The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder. These are the items that will appear in the pop-up list.
Toshiba Utilities Hardware Setup 171 Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 In the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to change with the secondary button. Fn-esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box. 2 To change the key assignment, click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment. 3 To remove the key assignment, click Clear. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows.
Toshiba Utilities Hardware Setup Toshiba HWSetup has the following tabs: ❖ General — Shows the BIOS version, memory configuration, and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) mode ❖ Password — Allows you to set the user password and an owner string ❖ Device Config — Shows the Device configuration options ❖ Parallel/Printer — Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings ❖ Pointing Devices — Allows you to use both the AccuPoint II and external pointing devices together or to have the system auto-se
Toshiba Utilities Hardware Setup 173 processing. Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery. Always High—Set the CPU speed to high when using either the battery or the AC adapter. Always Low—Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you can reconfigure that function.
Toshiba Utilities System Setup System Setup System Setup is the MS-DOS®-based, Toshiba configurationmanagement tool, similar to Hardware Setup available through Windows. You can access System Setup during startup or from the Companion Diskette. HINT: System Setup doesn’t run from within Windows. You must exit Windows and run System Setup while in MS-DOS mode. To access System Setup: 1 Insert the Toshiba Companion Diskette into the diskette drive. 2 Restart your computer while pressing the ESC key.
Toshiba Utilities Power Saver 175 The first page of System Setup appears. SYSTEM SETUP(1/2) →HDD→CD-ROM BootPriority=FDD HDDPriority= Built-inHDD →SecondHDD Total=65536KB PASSWORD NotRegistered DISPLAY BATTERY BatterySaveMode=FullPower PERIPHERAL OperatingSystem=Non-ACPI PointingDevices=Auto-Selected ExtKeyboard"Fn"=Disabled USBLegacyEmulation=Disabled ParallelPortMode=ECP HardDiskMode=EnhancedIDE(Normal) ↑↓←→:SelectItems Esc:Exitwithoutsaving BIOSversion=x.
2 Toshiba Utilities Power Saver In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties dialog box appears. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK, you can reconfigure that function. You may choose a power-saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs.
Toshiba Utilities Power Saver 177 Power Save Modes tab There are several modes from which to choose. You can use different Power Save modes for battery operation and for AC adapter operation. ❖ Full Power mode—Does not perform power saving. This mode is the default for AC adapter operation. ❖ Normal mode—Saves power with a moderate sacrifice of performance. ❖ High Power mode—Saves power with a minimum sacrifice of performance.
3 Toshiba Utilities Mobile Extension ❖ System Standby—Offers options to set the time the computer can be idle before going into Standby mode ❖ System Hibernate—Offers options to set the time the computer can be idle before going into Hibernation mode Select a tab, make any changes you require, and click OK. Your power mode changes take effect. Selecting the “Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar” check box displays the power-saving icon on the taskbar.
Toshiba Utilities Mobile Extension 2 179 Under the Mobile Extension Service tab, you can select behaviors to enable or disable, like Warm Undock Service and Parallel Port Check, by checking or unchecking the appropriate box. Sample Mobile Extention Service tab options 3 Under the SelectBay Service tab, you can select behaviors like Hot Dock and Warm Dock for your Slim SelectBay.
Toshiba Utilities Mobile Extension For more information about expansion devices, see “Using an expansion device” on page 66.
Chapter 9 Keeping Your Files Safe You may have files on your computer that you want to keep private. Your computer comes with several options that can help you keep your computer and files safe from unwanted intrusion. This chapter describes the security options for your notebook computer. Using passwords in Windows Setting a password lets you leave your computer, secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files.
Keeping Your Files Safe User-level passwords ❖ A supervisor-level password that protects system settings by restricting who can make changes in Toshiba Utilities and System Setup. This is useful if more than one person is using the computer. ❖ A hard disk drive password that protects your data by requiring a password when you try to access the hard disk, whether it’s in your computer or in another system. You can set a hard disk drive user password and/or a hard disk drive master password.
Keeping Your Files Safe User-level passwords 183 Setting a user-level password in Toshiba Hardware Setup To set (register) a user-level password: 1 Click Start, point to Settings, Control Panel, and doubleclick the Toshiba HWSetup icon. 2 Open the Password tab. 3 Click Registered. A Password dialog box appears. 4 Type in the password and click OK. 5 Reenter the password and click OK. 6 Click OK at the bottom of the Hardware Setup window. Your user password is now in effect.
Keeping Your Files Safe User-level passwords “Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®” on page 73, depending upon the type of diskette drive you have. 3 Insert a write-enabled diskette into the diskette drive. HINT: Run System Setup outside Windows, at a system prompt. If you try to run System Setup from an MS-DOS session under Windows, results can be unpredictable.
Keeping Your Files Safe User-level passwords 7 185 Type a password of 1 to 16 characters and press Enter. You may use any combination of letters and numbers in your password. 8 When System Setup prompts you to do so, verify the password by typing it again and pressing Enter. If the two passwords match, System Setup displays: Registered. If the two passwords don’t match System Setup displays an error message. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to enter the password again. 9 Press End to save your change.
Keeping Your Files Safe User-level passwords 13 Store your password service diskette in a safe place, away from the computer. CAUTION: Don’t use your password service diskette for any other purpose. If you try to access the diskette, you’ll receive an error message, and will have to reset your password and create a new password service diskette. Disabling the user-level password You can disable a user-level password in either Hardware Setup or in System Setup.
Keeping Your Files Safe User-level passwords 187 The computer shuts down and turns itself off. HINT: Run System Setup outside Windows, at a system prompt. If you try to run System Setup from an MS-DOS session under Windows, results can be unpredictable. On 2 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button in until the on/off light on the system indicator panel turns on (green)—about one second. When you receive the following message: “Check system. Then press [F1] key,” press F1.
Keeping Your Files Safe User-level passwords computer continues with its normal startup procedure. If you enter an incorrect password, the computer beeps. After three incorrect attempts, the system turns off automatically. If you’ve forgotten your password and you have a password service diskette: 1 Connect your diskette drive.
Keeping Your Files Safe Supervisor-level passwords 189 blanks the screen. An instant password has no effect on an optional serial mouse or trackball. If you have not registered a user-level password, press Enter to unlock your system. If you have registered a user-level password, type your password and press Enter. If you enter the password correctly, the computer returns to where it was when you pressed the hot key.
Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows 2000 If the Toshiba Console is not available, follow the steps below: 1 Click on Start, then Run. 2 Click the Browse button. 3 Click Program Files, Toshiba, and then the Windows Utilities folder. 4 Click on the SVPWTool folder, and then double-click the SVPW32 icon. 5 Click OK. 6 Enter the password information and then click OK.
Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows 2000 191 choose to set a hard disk drive master password, you must set it before you set a hard disk drive user password. HINT: The hard disk drive shipped with your computer may not support the master password feature. When you attempt to set master password protection, your computer may alert you that this feature is not supported by your drive.
Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows 2000 To quit without setting a password, type 3 and press Enter. HDDPWD32 displays another warning and asks you to confirm that you want to set a hard disk drive master password. 5 To set a hard disk drive master password, type Y. To exit without setting a password, type N. If you choose Y, HDDPWD32 prompts you to enter your password. 6 Type a password of up to 10 characters and press Enter.
Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows 2000 193 10 To finish setting the hard disk drive master password, type Y. To exit without setting a password, type N. The hard disk drive master password will be registered the next time you restart your computer. When you need to use the hard disk drive master password, type the password when prompted and press the tab key.
Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows 2000 If there is no hard disk drive user password set, HDDPWD32 displays a warning and asks you whether you want to delete the hard disk drive master password. 5 To delete the hard disk drive master password, type Y. To exit without deleting the password, type N. If you choose Y, HDDPWD32 prompts you to enter your password. 6 Type your password and press Enter.
Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows 2000 5 195 To set a hard disk drive user password, type Y. To exit without setting a password, type N. HDDPWD32 displays another warning and asks you whether you want to set a hard disk drive user password. 6 To set a hard disk drive user password, type Y. To exit without setting a password, type N. If you choose Y, HDDPWD32 prompts you to enter your password.
1 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows 2000 If you are creating a password diskette, insert a blank formatted write-enabled diskette in the diskette drive and press any key to continue. HDDPWD32 saves the password on the diskette as a text file. If you forget your password, you can open the text file on another computer and find out what the password is. HDDPWD32 displays a warning screen and asks if you want to finish setting the hard disk drive user password.
Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows 2000 197 Deleting the hard disk drive user password HINT: You must delete the hard disk drive user password before you can delete the hard disk drive master password. To delete a hard disk drive user password: 1 Connect your diskette drive. For instructions, see “Connecting an external diskette drive” on page 64 or “Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®” on page 73, depending upon the type of diskette drive you have.
7 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords - Windows 2000 Shut down and restart the computer for your changes to take effect.
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Guide Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively 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 solve many problems yourself without needing additional help. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. For further assistance and solutions, use Toshiba’s support tool, VirtualTechTM, to help diagnose and solve possible problems.
Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you turn on the computer If your computer or one of the devices connected to it isn’t working properly, try this procedure first: 1 Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices connected to it. This includes a local printer and any other external devices. 2 Check that the electrical outlet is working by plugging in another appliance such as a lamp. 3 Check that the power cables are firmly plugged in.
Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you turn on the computer 201 The computer starts, but then shuts down and the on/off light glows amber and blinks. The computer has become too hot, so it has automatically shut down. Leave the computer turned off until its interior has reached room temperature (88 degrees Fahrenheit/30 degrees Celsius or less). If the computer will not start after it has been turned off for a while, remove the battery and reinsert it.
Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you turn on the computer The message “Password=” appears after the Toshiba logo is displayed. This message is displayed when the password has been set. If this message appears, enter the password and then press Enter. Three consecutive mistakes in entering the password turns off the computer. You press the power button and hear the system start, but you receive a hard disk drive (HDD) error message. There may be a problem starting Windows from your hard disk.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 6 203 Type sys c:, then press Enter. The computer processes the command and displays the message “system transferred” when complete. 7 Remove the diskette from the diskette drive. 8 Restart your computer. Your system should start Windows from the hard drive. The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette drive.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict If there is still a problem, Windows 2000 should display a message that explains what the conflict is. For further assistance, contact your system administrator. A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices, programs and features. The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and configure one device at a time.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 205 to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. If two or more devices use the same DMA, the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other, causing a hardware conflict. Plug and Play With Plug and Play and Windows 2000, avoiding hardware conflicts is easy.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict However, if you install an older (legacy) device that Windows cannot detect, Windows may have difficulty assigning system resources to it. As a result, a hardware conflict can occur. To find out what resources Windows has assigned to the legacy device, refer to the section “Checking device properties.” Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 207 ❖ The Resources tab, which lists the resources assigned to the device. If you have a device conflict, it is shown in the Conflicting device list. ❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. For further information about Device Manager, refer to Windows 2000 online help. Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory cards may cause errors that seem to be device-related.
7 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict If the error recurs, remove the memory card entirely and check for the error again. NOTE: This procedure can only be followed if there is more than one memory card in the computer. If there is only one memory card, removing will prevent the computer from booting up. If removing the memory card eliminates the error, the memory card may be faulty. If the error recurs without the memory card installed, the error is not caused by the memory card.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 209 contacts are clean. If they are dirty, clean the contacts with a soft, dry cloth and replace the battery. The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly. Its temperature needs to be in the range 5 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius. If you think this is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try again. If the battery has completely discharged, it will not begin charging immediately.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numlock light. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 211 AccuPoint II problems Some of the keyboard problems already listed may affect the AccuPoint II. In addition: Your finger slides off the AccuPoint II easily. If the AccuPoint II cap is oily, remove the cap and clean it with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. To remove the cap: 1 Firmly grasp the cap and pull it straight up. Removing the AccuPoint II cap 2 After cleaning the cap, position it on the peg and press it into place.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you have registered a user-level password, press the Enter key, type the password, and press Enter to return to work. If you are using the built-in screen, try changing the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor. To do this, press Fn and F5 simultaneously.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 213 capable of displaying resolutions up to 800 x 600, you’ll need to change the resolution of the internal display to 800 x 600. You are using an external display device and part of the desktop isn’t visible. If the desktop area is set to a resolution greater than 640 x 480, the external device goes into “virtual” display mode. This means that part of the desktop will not display on the screen. You can view the “lost” area by scrolling to it.
4 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict Click Check Now. Windows opens the Check Disk window. Your hard disk seems very slow. If you have been using your computer for some time, your files may have become fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter in Windows 2000: 1 Click Start, then point to Programs. 2 Point to Accessories, then point to System Tools. 3 Click Disk Defragmenter. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 215 The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message. If you’re starting the computer from the hard disk, make sure there’s no diskette in the diskette drive. If you’re starting the computer from a diskette, the diskette in the drive doesn’t have the files necessary to start the computer. Replace it with a bootable diskette. The drive can’t read a diskette. Try another diskette.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict Check the serial port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port. Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits) specified in the communications program. The modem is on, configured properly, and still won’t transmit or receive data. Make sure the line has a dial tone. Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this. The other system may be busy or off line.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 217 button. This button is in the small hole next to the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM eject button on the face of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM tray. Some discs run correctly but others do not. Check the type of disc you are using. The DVD-ROM and DVDROM/CD-RW drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) formats DVD-ROM, DVD-R (read-only), and DVD-RW (readonly) plus CD-ROM, CD-R (read-only), and CD-RW (read-only).
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. If you have changed the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility (default Off) or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility (default Enabled), these may cause feedback.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 219 Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing another PC Card. If Windows doesn’t have built-in drivers for your PC Card and the card didn’t come with a Windows driver, it may not work under Windows. Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about operating the card under your version of Windows.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click the Device Manager button. 4 Double-click PC Card (PCMCIA). 5 Double-click the device listed as your PC Card. Windows displays your PC Card’s Properties dialog box. This dialog box contains information about your PC Card configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card.
Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 221 There is still a yellow exclamation point ( ) over the PCMCIA controller icon in Device Manager (Windows 2000). You’ve installed the PC Card as described in “Using PC Cards” on page 103, but the system still reports the controller with a yellow exclamation point ( ). The PCMCIA.INI file may not be installed on your computer. Install it, referring to the Toshiba Configuration Builder CD Instructions for the installation procedure.
Troubleshooting Guide Internet Problems If your printer is ECP- or IEEE 1284-compliant, make sure you have an IEEE 1284 printer cable. Run the printer’s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers. You may have connected the printer while the computer was turned on. Turn off the computer, and turn off the printer. Turn the printer back on, make sure it’s ready (on line), then turn the computer back on.
Troubleshooting Guide DVD operating problems–Windows 2000 223 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 to temporary repair. Try again later. DVD operating problems–Windows 2000 If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to fix the problem yourself.
6 Troubleshooting Guide DVD operating problems–Windows 2000 Verify that your computer recognizes your DVD-ROM drive. To do this: Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. The DVD-ROM drive should appear in the list. 7 See “Checking device properties” on page 206 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the DVDROM properties. 8 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on DVDROM drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title.
Troubleshooting Guide DVD operating problems–Windows 2000 225 The Display Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Next to the words Screen Area, move the slider to a lower setting, such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. 5 Click OK. DVD titles, games, or applications appear distorted. Having Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 can cause distortion. To disable Stretch, go into Hardware Setup and disable it.
Troubleshooting Guide WinDVD problems WinDVD problems WinDVD has been configured to provide optimum performance and quality based upon your system’s available resources. Changes made to the system or its configuration may impact the playback performance of the WinDVD player. General issues WinDVD controls are disabled. Controls may be grayed out by commands on the DVD.
Troubleshooting Guide WinDVD problems 227 to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware (for example, the graphics card) and software (drivers must support the operating system and DVD with 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.
Troubleshooting Guide WinDVD problems Content issues Movies exhibit poor performance of “Director's Commentary” or other similar optional content versions. Some movies may exhibit poor performance of these features. In particular, the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses. The normal version of the movie will not show this problem. WinDVD will not function properly with “debug” software installed.
Troubleshooting Guide Developing good computing habits 229 Developing good computing habits This section suggests some good habits to develop so you are prepared if things go wrong. 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 shouldn’t rely solely on this feature.
Troubleshooting Guide Use VirtualTech Read the manuals. It’s very difficult to provide a fail-safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the manuals provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase.
Troubleshooting Guide Use VirtualTech 231 ❖ Provide a real time view of your machine’s condition and running applications.VirtualTech can take up to 10 “snapshots” of your applications to ensure you can restore your configuration and replace or repair damaged files. ❖ Check and inform you of any updates whenever you go online. To load an update, click yes. ❖ Run a detailed system report that harvests and compiles your system’s hardware and software information.
Troubleshooting Guide If you need further assistance If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may need additional technical assistance. This section contains the steps to take to ask for help. Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first.
Troubleshooting Guide If you need further assistance 233 Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ Your computer’s serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ❖ Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact erro
Troubleshooting Guide Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Other Toshiba Internet Web sites www.toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site www.computers.toshiba.com Marketing and product information in the USA www.toshiba.ca Canada www.toshiba-Europe.com Europe www.toshiba.co.jp/index.
Troubleshooting Guide Toshiba’s worldwide offices 235 Toshiba’s worldwide offices Argentina Acron S.A. Solís 1525 (1134) Buenos Aires Argentina Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited 84-92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 1020 Wien Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux (Belgium) B.V.
Troubleshooting Guide Toshiba’s worldwide offices Denmark Scribona Danmark A/S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimäentie 14 P.O. Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Regensburg Germany Greece Ideal Electronics S.A. 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece Hungary Technotrade Kft.
Troubleshooting Guide Toshiba’s worldwide offices The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B.V. Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK, Capelle a/d IJssel The Netherlands Norway Scribona Norge A/S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P.O. Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Papua New Guinea Fujitsu (PNG) Pty. Ltd. P.O. Box 4952 Boroko NCD, Papua New Guinea Poland TECHMEX S.A. ul. Partyzantów 71, 43-316 Bielsko-Biala 01-059 Warszawa Poland Portugal Quinta Grande Assisténcia Técnica Informática, Lda. Av.
Troubleshooting Guide Toshiba’s worldwide offices Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Appendix A ® Windows 98SE Supplemental Information The following information is specific to systems with Windows® 98SE installed, and details only the functions and procedures ® which differ from Windows 2000. For functions and procedures not described in this appendix, the information is the same in ® ® Windows 2000 as it is for Windows 98SE and is detailed in the appropriate sections in the main chapters of this guide.
Set up steps Once you turn on the computer, follow the instructions provided by the Setup Wizard on the screen. ❖ Read and accept the Microsoft Windows® 98 Second Edition License Agreement. After reading the agreement, click the button labeled I accept the agreement, then click Next to continue. ❖ Personalize your copy of Windows® 98 Second Edition by typing your name and company in the appropriate boxes, then click Next. ❖ Name your computer.
Setting up your printer Set up a printer using the Windows® 98 Second Edition Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click the Start button, then point to Settings, and click Printers. The Printers display panel opens. Printers panel 2 Double-click Add Printer.
The Add Printer Wizard starts. Add Printer Wizard 3 Click Next. The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play, Windows® 98 Second Edition recognizes it automatically. You can ignore the remainder of this section. 4 5 If the printer you are setting up: ❖ Is not connected to a network, select Local printer. ❖ Is connected to a network, select Network printer. Click Next. The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer.
7 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer’s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected, then click Next. The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a “friendly” printer name. 8 Enter a name for your printer, then click Next. HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the printer name is descriptive enough for you to identify each one. 9 If you want this printer to be: ❖ The default printer for Windows® 98 Second Edition, click Yes.
Turning off the computer The Shut down command is the usual way to turn off your computer. 1 Click Start, then click Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box displays. Shut down the computer 2 Select Shut down, then click OK. The computer turns off. File systems A file system is the logical structure used to store files on a computer. Windows® 98 Second Edition supports File Allocation Table (FAT). The computer can access files in a FAT primary partition or logical drive.
Power Usage modes in Windows 98SE To access the Toshiba Power Saver utility: 1 Click Start, point to Settings, Control Panel, then doubleclick the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 2 The Power Saver Properties window appears, with the Power Save Modes tab displayed. Power Save Modes tab The Power Save Modes tab shows the power usage modes for both AC power “Plugged in,” and battery power “Running on batteries.” You can either use one of the preset modes or create and use your own customized mode.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting Supervisor-level passwords A supervisor-level password protects system settings by restricting who can make changes in Toshiba Utilities. This is useful if more than one person is using the computer. To set the supervisor-level password: 1 Click on Start, then Run. 2 Click the Browse button. 3 Double-click on the My Computer icon, and then doubleclick on the C drive. 4 Click Program Files, Toshiba, and then the Windows Utilities folder.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting 247 Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system or closing other programs. To close a program that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). The Windows® 98 Second Edition 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” appear beside its name on the list.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting To record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text displayed. The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard. 3 Open Notepad (click Start, point to Programs, then point to Accessories and click Notepad). 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting 3 249 Press F1. The computer displays a setup screen. 4 Using the arrow keys, highlight Battery Save Mode, then choose User Settings from the drop-down list. HINT: This is the only way you can access the CPU Sleep mode function. 5 Set CPU Sleep mode to Disabled. 6 Press End, then enter Y to save your changes and exit. 7 Restart your computer. If the problem continues, contact the manufacturer of the program.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting The computer is not accessing the hard disk drive. Your computer normally loads the Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system from the hard disk. If you have a hard disk problem, you will not be able to start the computer. Insert a system diskette into the diskette drive and press F10 while you turn on the power. The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. The computer was placed in Standby and the main battery has discharged.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting 251 The Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way the Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system responds to your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. For example, the operating system: ❖ Fails to start after the Starting Windows 98 message appears. ❖ Takes a long time to start. ❖ Responds differently from the normal routine.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting ❖ Safe mode ❖ Step-by-step confirmation ❖ Command prompt only ❖ Safe mode command prompt only TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Start up menu may display different versions of Safe mode. 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.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting 253 Safe mode Selecting Safe mode bypasses basic startup files and starts the operating system, enabling only the mouse, keyboard, and standard VGA display drivers. Running Safe mode allows you to undo any changes you made to the system configuration that may have caused the Windows ® 98 Second Edition operating system or a device to fail. For example, if you choose a resolution that is not supported by the display, the operating system will have a problem starting correctly.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting the computer. Although your computer does not need the Config.Sys and Autoexec.Bat files to start, it does process these files to support backward compatibility 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.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting 255 ❖ The Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system fails to start even in Safe mode ❖ You want to run MS-DOS ® commands such as Edit to make changes to your startup files ❖ You want to avoid loading Himem.sys (extended memory manager) or Ifshlp.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting Resolving a hardware conflict This section contains information where Windows® 98 Second Edition differs from Windows® 2000 operating system. If you do not find a solution to your hardware problem in this section, refer to “Troubleshooting Guide” on page 199. If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® 98 Second Edition Help to troubleshoot the problem first.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting 257 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task. A device, such as a CD-ROM drive or a modem, needs a channel to the computer’s Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer’s memory to store information is it works. These channels of communication are commonly known as system resources. For more information on system resources, refer to “Troubleshooting Guide” on page 199.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting 2 Click the Device Manager tab. 3 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 4 To view the properties, double-click the device. The Device Properties dialog box appears, which provides various tabs from which to choose. Some common ones are: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which lists the resources assigned to the device.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting 259 DVD-ROM drive problems This section describes DVD-ROM drive problems where the problem-solving steps differ from Windows® 2000 Professional operating system. Playback performance is poor. The use of DMA dramatically increases the DVD playback performance of your system. To make sure DMA is turned on and check its settings: 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the System icon, then select the Device Manager tab.
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting not support video overlays if these parameters are not optimal.) Try lowering these settings to improve performance. Movies exhibit poor performance of “Director’s Commentary” or other similar optional content versions. Some movies may exhibit poor performance of these features. In particular, the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses. The normal version of the movie will not show this problem.
Appendix B Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume mute is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones.
Hot Keys Instant password security Instant password security Fn + F1 This hot key blanks the display. For more information about the instant password, see “Using the instant (user-level) password” on page 188. Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates the instant security. Using the mouse or any key will make the display reappear. With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates the instant security.
Hot Keys Power usage mode 3 Select the Screen Saver tab. 4 Click the Password Protected check box. 5 Click the Change button. 6 Type the desired password. 7 Retype the password to confirm it and click OK. 8 Click OK. 263 Power usage mode Fn + F2 This hot key displays the power usage pop-up window and cycles through the battery save modes.
Hot Keys Standby mode Standby mode Fn + This hot key places the computer into Standby mode. A message box is displayed to confirm the computer is going into Standby mode. This message box can be set to not display in the future. For more information on Standby mode, see “Using Standby command” on page 111. Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key places the computer in Hibernation mode If Hibernation mode is enabled, a message box is displayed to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode.
Display modes Fn + F5 This hot key cycles through the power-on display options. The display modes are: Built-in display panel only Built-in display panel and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display panel and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously TV (or other external video device) only. In order to use a simultaneous mode, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device.
Wireless device enable/disable Fn + This hot key enables and disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: All disabled—This disables both the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules. Wi-Fi enabled—This enables just the Wi-Fi module. Bluetooth enabled—This enables just the Bluetooth module (See “Using Bluetooth®” on page 136). All enabled—This enables both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for simultaneous use of both wireless technologies.
Appendix C Power Cable Connectors The 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.
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Appendix D Video Modes This appendix lists the video modes supported by the display adapter, and identifies the characteristics of each mode. The tables have these columns: Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal; it 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.
Video Modes LCD Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors, or shades of gray, that the mode can display on the built-in screen. CRT Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors, or shades of gray, that the mode can display on an external monitor. Scan Freq hor/vert is the horizontal and vertical scanning frequency in Hertz. This is for external monitors only.
Video Modes Mode (hex) 271 Internal LCD External Monitor Scan Freq. Grid (pelxpel) Colors Grid (pelxpel) Colors hor. Type Resolution SVGA Grph 1280x1024 pels 8x16 256/256K 8x16 (virtual) 256/256K 35.5kHz 87Hz 35.5kHz 60Hz SVGA Grph 1600x1200 pels 8x16 256/256K 8x16 (virtual) 256/256K 35.5kHz 87Hz* 40 SVGA Grph 640x480 pels 8x16 32K/32K 8x16 32K/32K 31.5kHz 60Hz 37.6kHz 75Hz 43.2kHz 85Hz 41 SVGA Grph 640x480 pels 8x16 64K/64K 8x16 64K/64K 31.5kHz 60Hz 37.6kHz 75Hz 43.
NOTE: Virtual color applies to the 1400 x 1050 size monitor only when it is set to 1600 x 1200 resolution; otherwise virtual color applies to the 1024 x 768 size monitor for the resolutions indicated in the above table.
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.
Glossary DIMM dual inline memory module DOS disk operating system DPI dots per inch DSTN dual supertwist nematic DVD digital versatile (or video) disc DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory ECP enhanced capabilities port EPROM erasable programmable read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP I
Glossary RTC real-time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory SRAM static random access memory SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor USB universal serial bus URL universal resource locator WAN wide area network www World Wide Web 275 Terms The following terms may appear in this user’s guide.
B Glossary backup—A copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case the original file is lost or damaged. basic input/output system (BIOS)—See BIOS. baud rate—The speed at which a communication device, such as a printer or modem, transmits information. Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second.
Glossary C 277 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. See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. CD—An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory)—A form of highcapacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data. See also CD. Compare DVD-ROM.
Glossary CPU cache—A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. cursor—A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen. The shape of the cursor varies, depending on the program you’re using and what you’re doing. D default—The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting.
Glossary 279 diskette—A thin, flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data. Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. Your computer uses 3.5-inch diskettes. See also double-density diskette, high-density diskette. document—Any file created with an application and, if saved to disk, given a name by which it can be retrieved. See also file.
F Glossary file—A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also document. file allocation table (FAT)—The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk. file name—A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder. It consists of two parts: the actual name and the file name extension. See also file extension.
Glossary 281 hardware—The physical components of a computer system. Compare software. Hibernation—A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off. See also Standby, Suspend. high-density diskette—A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of data. See also diskette.
Glossary LAN (local area network)—A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network. liquid crystal display (LCD)—A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. When an electric current passes through the electrodes, the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it.
Glossary 283 multimedia—A combination of two or more media, such as sound, animation, and video in a computer program or presentation. Musical Instrument Digital Interface—See MIDI. N network—A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices, such as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail.
Glossary Plug and Play—Generally, refers to the computer’s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices. When capitalized, refers to a standard that, when followed by a device manufacturer, allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device. pointing device—Any device, such as the AccuPoint or a mouse, that enables you to move the cursor on the screen.
Glossary 285 ROM (read-only memory)—Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. By non-volatile, we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer’s BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S select—To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it.
Glossary upload—To send a file to another computer through a modem or network. See also download. USB—See universal serial bus (USB). utility—A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W V Web—See World Wide Web. Wi-Fi — A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity. Wi-Fi is another term for the IEEE 2.
Index Numerics B 101-key keyboard 89 basics backing up files 85 keyboard 88 turning off the power 56 battery alarms 117 caring for 120 changing 118 charging 48, 50 charging before use 47 conserving power 122 disposing of safely 121 lights 39 main 39 module 37 monitoring power 115 power usage hot key 123 power usage mode 263 real-time clock (RTC) 114 removing 119 status 39 storing spare packs 121 A AC adapter 48 DC IN socket 31 plugging in 31 AC power light 38 accessories carrying cases 107 devices 72 do
Index troubleshooting 208 unlocking 118 C caps lock key 40 light 40 CD Player control panel 131 screen 131 CD-ROM drive 130 opening 100 playing audio CDs 130 troubleshooting 216 communications cable-free 30 network connection 135 troubleshooting 215 compact discs handling 101 inserting 99 removing 101 composite video port connecting a device 58 computer display latch 35 precautions 46 shut down 244 configuration management tool 171 configuring hard drive passwords 190 password 181 PC Cards 78 connect
Index general problems 223 playing DVDs 143 DVD-ROM drive 34 troubleshooting 216 E Energy Star 113 expansion port 38 expansion capability 66 external diskette drive 64 display devices 32, 57 keyboard 61 microphone 30 monitor 32, 59 mouse 62 video device 34 F file, backing up 85 Fn-esse assigning a key to a program or document 167 changing or removing key assignments 171 keyboard 166 program 166 starting 166 viewing key assignments 170 Frequency Mode CPU 172 function keys 90 assignments 170 H hard disk d
Index Interrupt ReQuest (IRQ) channel 204 J jack headphone 30 microphone 30 K keyboard 85-key 36 caps lock key 89 character keys 88 external 61 full size 36 function keys 90 hot keys 266 indicator panel 36, 40 overlays 91 troubleshooting 209 Windows special keys 91 L latch, display 31 LCD display 36 lighting 45 lights AC power 38 hard disk drive 39 main battery 39 numlock 40 on/off 38 SelectBay battery 39 line-in jack 127 M main battery 39 status 39 Master password 190 memory adding 67 expansion s
Index clearing 186 creating 182 forgetting 183 hard disk drive 182, 190 instant 188 power-on 181 service diskette 183 supervisor-level 182, 189 types 181 user-level 181, 188 password security 261 PC Card checklist 219 CIS (Card Information Structure) 218 common problems 219 configuring 78 enablers 219 hot swapping 103, 220 I/O conflict 220 inserting 76, 77 modem default 133 nonstandard configurations 219 removing 77 troubleshooting checklist 219 Windows driver 219 PC Card lock 37 Plug and Play 205 pointing
Index restarting the computer 200 RJ-11 modem jack, connecting telephone cable 81 S safety cautions 25 ScanDisk instructions 213 troubleshooting tool 213 screen 52 SCSI adapters 79 secondary button 94 security password 181 PORT-Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable 33 setting hard disk drive passwords 190 security lock slot 33 serial mouse 32 port 32 printer 32 setting up adding memory 67 computer’s environment 41 PC Cards 78 setting up your computer 47 shortcuts 166 shut down 244 Shutdown mode 112 hot key
Index Disk Defragmenter 214 diskette drive 203 display 211 DVD playback performance 226 DVD player general problems 223 DVD-ROM drive 216 external display device 212, 213 external keyboard 210 hard disk drive 202, 203, 213 hardware 203 keyboard 201, 209 AccuPoint II problems 211 keypad overlay 210 memory card 207 modem 215 PC Cards 219 power 208 printer 221 run ScanDisk 213 Windows Help menu 203 WinDVD 226 WinDVD controls 226 U USB (Universal Serial Bus) hot swapping 31 ports 31 User password 190 V video
Index work environment 41 good computing habits 229 wrists, positioning 45
