User`s guide
Table Of Contents
- Tecra 9000 Series User’s Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around
- Chapter 2 - Getting Started
- Chapter 3 - Connecting Other External Devices
- Using external display devices
- Using an external keyboard
- Using a mouse
- Connecting a local printer
- Connecting an external diskette drive
- Connecting external speakers or headphones
- Connecting an external microphone
- Using an expansion device
- Adding memory
- Using Slim SelectBay® modules
- Inserting and removing hard drives
- Inserting and removing PC Cards
- Inserting an SD Media card
- Connecting your modem to a telephone line
- Using the i.Link® port
- Chapter 4 - Learning the Basics
- Computing tips
- Windows basics
- Using the keyboard
- Using the AccuPoint II
- Using the TOSHIBA Console button
- Starting a program
- Saving your work
- Printing your work
- Using a compact disc drive
- Using PC Cards
- Using SD Media cards
- Using your computer at the office
- Using a computer lock
- Caring for your computer
- Power down options
- Chapter 5 - Power Management
- Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options
- Chapter 7 - WinDVD
- Chapter 8 - Toshiba Utilities
- Chapter 9 - Keeping Your Files Safe
- Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting Guide
- Problems that are easy to fix
- Problems when you turn on the computer
- Resolving a hardware conflict
- Using the Windows 2000 troubleshooting feature
- A plan of action
- Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
- Memory card problems
- Power and the batteries
- Keyboard problems
- AccuPoint II problems
- Display problems
- Disk drive problems
- Modem problems
- Problems with the CDROM or DVD-ROM drive
- Sound system problems
- Optional devices
- PC Card problems
- Printer problems
- Internet Problems
- DVD operating problems–Windows 2000
- WinDVD problems
- Developing good computing habits
- Use VirtualTech
- If you need further assistance
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
- Appendix A - Windows 98SE Supplmental Information
- Appendix B - Hot Keys
- Appendix C - Power Cable Connectors
- Appendix D - Video Modes
- Glossary
- Index
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Getting Started
Using the computer for the first time
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.
2 Click the LAN tab.
Sample Toshiba HWSetup LAN tab
3 Under Built-in LAN, select either Enable or Disable.
Setting up your software
The first time you turn on your computer, the operating system
guides you through several essential steps to set up your software.
These steps may or may not appear in the following order: