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  • Page 1 Satellite 1730/1735/1750/1755 User’s Guide Tips for viewing PDFs: To use bookmarks, click the Bookmarks tab, then click the plus sign (+) next to the bookmark icon to display topics in that chapter. Click the minus (-) sign to collapse again.
  • Page 2 DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED.
  • Page 3 DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. Model: Satellite 1730/1735/1750/1755 FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 4: Industry Canada Requirement

    : Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's parallel port, video jack, USB ports, PS/2™...

  • Page 5: Type Of Service

    FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

  • Page 6: Fax Branding

    Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this change. Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it...
  • Page 7 Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the following: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device is 0.3.
  • Page 8 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 9 EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL.

  • Page 10: Energy Star Compliance

    Satellite, Noteworthy, and AccuPoint II are registered trademarks, Active Menu, Ask IRIS Online, SelectServ, VirtualTech, FreedomWare and choose freedom are trademarks, and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction... 19 This guide... 19 Safety icons... 20 Other icons used... 21 Other documentation... 21 Service options... 22 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ... 23 Making sure you have everything... 23 Front with the display closed... 24 Front panel controls... 24 Back...
  • Page 12 Chapter 2: Getting Started... 35 Selecting a place to work... 35 Creating a computer-friendly environment... 35 Keeping yourself comfortable... 36 Precautions... 40 Setting up your computer... 41 Installing additional memory (optional)... 42 Removing a memory module... 44 Connecting a mouse... 45 Connecting a printer...
  • Page 13 Hibernation command... 103 Standby command... 104 Using Shut down... 105 Using Hibernation mode... 107 Using Standby... 108 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing... 111 Toshiba’s energy-saver design... 111 Managing power usage... 112 Running the computer on battery power... 113 Using additional battery packs... 113...
  • Page 14 Battery safety precautions ... 114 Maximizing battery life... 114 Charging batteries... 115 Charging the main battery... 115 Charging the RTC battery... 116 Monitoring battery power... 117 Determining remaining battery power... 117 Conserving battery power... 118 What to do when the battery runs low... 119 Changing the main battery...
  • Page 15 Internet Service Providers... 171 Connecting to the Internet... 171 Surfing the Internet... 172 Internet features... 173 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet... 173 Toshiba’s online resources ... 174 Exploring audio features... 174 Recording sounds ... 174 Using external speakers or headphones... 176...
  • Page 16 Using PC Cards... 176 PC Card supporting software... 177 Inserting PC Cards... 177 Removing PC Cards... 178 Hot swapping... 179 Emulating a full-size keyboard... 180 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong... 181 Problems that are easy to fix... 181 Problems when you turn on the computer... 184 Windows Millennium Edition is not working...
  • Page 17 If you need further assistance... 212 Before you call... 212 Contacting Toshiba... 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ... 214 Toshiba’s worldwide offices... 215 Appendix A: Hot Keys... 219 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors... 221 Glossary... 223 Index... 237...
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  • Page 19: Introduction

    Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia computing! Your Satellite computer offers enhanced multimedia and easy Internet access. With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your work can accompany you wherever you go. Your computer’s operating system is Microsoft Edition.

  • Page 20: Safety Icons

    Introduction Safety icons If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook computer before, read through Chapters 1 through 6 to familiarize yourself with the parts of the computer. After that, you can seek out whatever interests you most. Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal...

  • Page 21: Other Icons Used

    Configuration Builder CD. Toshiba accessories information, which lists accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to order them. The Windows Millennium Edition documentation, which explains the operating system features. Introduction...

  • Page 22: Service Options

    Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ ™ material included with your computer for registration information. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see Something Goes Wrong on page warranty programs.

  • Page 23: Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

    Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your Satellite computer. It serves as a reference for when you need to locate specific parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card that shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything.

  • Page 24: Front With The Display Closed

    Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Front with the display closed Front panel lights and controls The diskette drive allows you to use either high-density or double-density 3.5-inch diskettes. The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. To open the display panel, slide the latch to the right and raise the panel.
  • Page 25 AP/Lock/CD or DVD switch The AP/Lock/CD or DVD switch has three different positions: When the switch is in AP mode, the buttons act as hot keys and launch a predefined program of your choice. For more information on programming and using the buttons, Using the front panel control buttons in AP mode on page When the switch is in Lock mode, the four front panel control...
  • Page 26 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display closed Power and battery indicator lights The on/off light glows green when the computer is on, or when the computer is off and the AP/Lock/CD or DVD switch is set to CD or DVD. The battery light indicates the main battery’s current charge.

  • Page 27: Back

    Finding Your Way Around Back The previous track button returns to the beginning of the preceding track (for CDs) or chapter (for DVDs) on the disc. The next track button skips to the beginning of the following track (for CDs) or chapter (for DVDs) on the disc. The speaker volume control adjusts the stereo speaker volume.
  • Page 28 Finding Your Way Around Back The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB peripherals to your computer, such as a keyboard, pointing device, printer, or monitor. DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps. USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors.

  • Page 29: Right Side

    Finding Your Way Around Right side The monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. The PS/2 ™ port allows you to connect an optional PS/2- compatible mouse or external keyboard. An optional “Y” cable enables you to connect both a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard to the port.

  • Page 30: Left Side

    Finding Your Way Around Left side The two stacked PCMCIA-compatible PC Card slots allow you to install additional devices. Each slot can accommodate a Type I or Type II PC Card. Both slots are required to install a Type III PC Card.

  • Page 31: Front With The Display Open

    Front with the display open Power button Keyboard Left speaker The power button turns the computer on and off. The keyboard provides all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. For more information, see page The left and right speakers let you hear the computer’s audio output —...
  • Page 32 Finding Your Way Around Front with the display open The screen is either a 13.0-inch diagonal, DSTN (Satellite 1730/1735) or a 13.3-inch diagonal, TFT (Satellite 1750/1755) color liquid crystal display (LCD). DEFINITIONS: DSTN (Dual SuperTwist Nematic) is a passive-matrix LCD technology that uses two display layers to counteract the color shifting that occurs with conventional supertwist displays.

  • Page 33: System Indicator Panel

    System indicator panel AC power light Hard disk drive-access light The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an AC power source. The hard disk drive-access light flashes green when the hard disk drive is being accessed. The disk activity light flashes green when the diskette drive or the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is being accessed.

  • Page 34: Underside

    Finding Your Way Around Underside Underside The memory slot cover protects the expansion memory module. For more information about expansion memory modules, see Installing additional memory (optional) on page The battery provides DC power to the computer. For information about replacing the battery, see page 121.

  • Page 35: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations.

  • Page 36: Keeping Yourself Comfortable

    If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on, contact a Toshiba-authorized service provider. Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to...

  • Page 37: Placement Of The Computer

    Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress-related injuries. Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance. You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck, and to look at the screen without slouching.
  • Page 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Whichever type you choose, use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor.

  • Page 39: Arms And Wrists

    Arms and wrists Avoid bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. Keep them in a relaxed, neutral position while typing. Exercise your hands, wrists, and arms to improve circulation. WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in discomfort and possible injury. If your hands, wrists, and/or arms bother you while typing, stop using the computer and rest.

  • Page 40: Precautions

    Getting Started Selecting a place to work Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to optimize safety, minimize strain, and withstand the rigors of travel. However, you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer.

  • Page 41: Setting Up Your Computer

    Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files. Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet.

  • Page 42: Installing Additional Memory (Optional)

    Getting Started Setting up your computer Connect a local printer (see Install PC Cards (see Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to run most popular applications. However, you may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data.
  • Page 43 CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a small Standard #1 Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Removing the memory slot cover CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer.

  • Page 44: Removing A Memory Module

    Getting Started Setting up your computer Gently slide the module into the socket. Inserting the memory module Push the module down until the latches on either side of the socket engage, securing the module in the socket. Position the memory module cover on the computer and secure it with the screw.

  • Page 45: Connecting A Mouse

    Remove the memory module from the computer and store it in antistatic packaging. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer.

  • Page 46: Connecting A Printer

    Getting Started Setting up your computer Using a PS/2 mouse The system cannot detect a PS/2 mouse if you connect it after starting the computer. CAUTION: Make sure the computer is off before you attach the mouse. Connecting a PS/2 mouse with the computer's power on may damage the mouse, the computer, or both.

  • Page 47: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    The following instructions assume you have a parallel printer, which is the most common type of interface. Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer’s parallel port. To the computer Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet.
  • Page 48 Getting Started Setting up your computer To connect AC power to the computer: Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter into the computer’s DC-IN jack. Connecting the adapter to the computer Connect the power cable to a live AC outlet.

  • Page 49: Charging The Battery

    CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it. Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet.

  • Page 50: Using The Computer For The First Time

    Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Slide the display latch to the right, then lift the panel. Opening the display panel CAUTION: Be sure not to force the display panel open beyond the point where it moves easily.

  • Page 51: Adjusting Brightness And Contrast

    When you release the power button, the on/off light on the status panel comes on. NOTE: When turning on the computer for the first time, don’t turn it off until the operating system has loaded completely. Turning off the computer during its initial startup will cause an error the next time you start the computer.

  • Page 52: Using The Accupoint Ii Pointing Device

    Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the AccuPoint II pointing device The round button in the middle of the keyboard is the AccuPoint II pointing device. It enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen.

  • Page 53: Setting Up Your Software

    Microsoft’s operating system. Register Online — Enables you to register your computer with Toshiba online. To register your computer at a later time, select No, I do not want to register at this time. You can click the registration icon on your desktop or complete the registration card that came with your computer.

  • Page 54: Setting Up A Printer

    Internet account. If you choose to sign up for Internet access with AT&T WorldNet, you will not be charged for the call. Toshiba and Yahoo! free account on Yahoo!. To sign up for Yahoo!, you must have an Internet access account.
  • Page 55 Using the computer for the first time Sample Printers window Double-click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard starts. Add Printer Wizard Getting Started...
  • Page 56 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Click Next. The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play, Windows Millennium Edition recognizes it automatically. You can ignore the remainder of this section. See your printer manual.

  • Page 57: Customizing Your Computer's Settings

    To set up the printer to be: The default printer for Windows Millennium Edition, click Yes. Available when specifically requested, click No. Click Next. Windows Millennium Edition prompts you to print a test page. If your printer is connected and turned on, click Finish to print a test page.

  • Page 58: Turning Off The Computer

    Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer It’s a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.

  • Page 59: Caring For Your Computer

    (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. You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through www.toshibaaccessories.com. Getting Started Caring for your computer 113.

  • Page 60: Using A Computer Lock

    Getting Started Caring for your computer Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT-Noteworthy PORT-Noteworthy computer cable lock Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object.

  • Page 61: Chapter 3: Learning The Basics

    Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips that you should follow when using your notebook computer, and provides important information about the computer’s basic features. Computing tips Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the disk.

  • Page 62: Using The Keyboard

    Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy.

  • Page 63: Character Keys

    Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable.

  • Page 64: Function Keys

    Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the keys at the top of the keyboard. Function keys through programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer.

  • Page 65: Using The Cursor Control Overlay

    The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten-key keypad on a desktop computer’s keyboard. Using the numeric keypad overlay To turn the numeric overlay on and off, press simultaneously.

  • Page 66: Starting A Program

    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.

  • Page 67: Programming The Front Panel Control Buttons For Ap Mode

    Using the front panel control buttons in AP mode To use the buttons as hot keys, make sure the computer is on and slide the AP/Lock/CD or DVD switch to the left to enable the buttons. NOTE: To launch programs using the buttons, you must first program the buttons.
  • Page 68 Learning the Basics Using the front panel control buttons in AP mode Sample EZ Button configuration Click the Button drop-down box, and select the front panel button you want to configure. User-1 is button 1 User-2 is button 2 User-3 is button 3 WWW is button 4 Under Property, select Application Launch.

  • Page 69: Saving Your Work

    Saving your work Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette. This is one of the most important rules of computing. You can never save your files too often. NOTE: Save your data even when you are using Standby mode, in case the battery discharges before you return to work.

  • Page 70: Printing Your Work

    Learning the Basics Printing your work Printing your work Make sure that Windows Millennium Edition is set up for your printer as described in TECHNICAL NOTE: You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are changing printers, you will need to set up Windows Millennium Edition to run with the additional printer(s).

  • Page 71: Inserting And Removing Diskettes

    Diskette drive Inserting and removing diskettes Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive. Push the diskette gently into the drive slot. When the diskette is in place, the eject button pops out. To release a diskette from the drive, push the eject button.

  • Page 72: Backing Up Your Files

    Learning the Basics Backing up your files Backing up your files Backing up your files simply means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device, such as a tape drive. Copying to a diskette Insert a diskette into the diskette drive.

  • Page 73: Playing Cds Or Dvds

    NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power. Inserting a disc into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive WARNING: Before playing an audio CD or DVD, turn the volume down.
  • Page 74 Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (CD-ROM drive shown) Press the eject button to open the disc tray. The eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer is off. The manual eject button, accessed through the small hole just to the right of the eject button, allows you to open the disc tray when the computer is off.

  • Page 75: Viewing The Contents Of A Cd Or Dvd

    Spindle Disc Positioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION: Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle. If you position the disc incorrectly, it can jam the disc tray. Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks, indicating that it is locked.

  • Page 76: Playing Audio Cds

    Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs Playing audio CDs WARNING: Before playing an audio CD or DVD, turn the volume down. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. To turn the volume down, use the Volume Control dial or access the Volume control program (click Start, Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume Control).
  • Page 77 Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs Sample Windows Media Player window When playing an audio CD, the front panel control buttons have the following functions: To stop or eject the CD, press the stop/eject button. To play or pause the CD, press the play/pause button. To return to the beginning of the preceding track on the disc, press the previous track button.

  • Page 78: Playing Dvds

    Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs Playing DVDs If your computer has a DVD-ROM drive, you can use the front panel controls or InterVideo WinDVD panel controls on page 24 control functions. WinDVD is an easy-to-use, full-featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology.

  • Page 79: Using The Windvd Toolbar

    Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs Time slider Current time slot indicator Playback speed slider Current chapter indicator WinDVD video window with the control panel Using the WinDVD toolbar The WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom.

  • Page 80: Using The Windvd Status Bar

    Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs Using the WinDVD status bar The time slider enables you to rapidly move forward or backward in the DVD content. Move the time slider to the left to move backward or move it to the right to move forward. The current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar.
  • Page 81 Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs Audio volume controls Time slider Counter Exit Expanded controls button Eject Playlist Repeat Maximize Properties Directional buttons Help button WinDVD control panel You can open a shortcut menu by positioning the cursor anywhere in the WinDVD window, other than over the control panel, then clicking the secondary button.

  • Page 82: Using The Control Panel Playback Buttons

    Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs 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.
  • Page 83 Click this To do this Pause ing a DVD. Play Step the DVD one frame at a time. Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one frame. Stop After stopping the DVD, click the play button to resume play- ing the DVD.

  • Page 84: Maximizing The Video Window

    Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs Click this Maximizing the video window To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video window to fill the screen, click the Maximize button. To display the control panel again, double-click anywhere in the video window.
  • Page 85 A Playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them. For example, you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files, so you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them. You can only save one playlist at a time.
  • Page 86 Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs When you have finished creating your playlist, click Save Playlist to save it. You do not assign a name to the saved playlist, as you can only save one playlist at a time. After saving the playlist, a confirmation dialog box appears.

  • Page 87: Setting General Properties

    Setting general properties Launch WinDVD, if it is not already running. On the WinDVD control panel, click the Properties button. WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box, with the General tab on top. Properties dialog box with the General tab on top 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.
  • Page 88 Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs To change the region code, select the desired option in the Current regions list. The Remaining times until permanent box displays the remaining number of times you can change the current region before the setting becomes permanent. In the Player settings Default DVD drive box, select your DVD-ROM drive letter.

  • Page 89: Setting Audio Properties

    Setting audio properties TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and the 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.
  • Page 90 Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs In the Audio channels box, select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows: If you have two speakers, select one of the 2 speaker modes. Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel.

  • Page 91: Setting Display Properties

    Setting display properties Launch WinDVD, if it is not already running. On the WinDVD control panel, click the Properties button. WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box, with the General tab on top. In the Properties dialog box, click the Display tab. The Display tab moves to the front.

  • Page 92: Customizing The Control Panel

    Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs 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.
  • Page 93 Use this Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs To do this Playback speed— control the speed at which the DVD plays. Move the slider to the left to slow the playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster.
  • Page 94 Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs Use this To do this 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.
  • Page 95 Use this Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs To do this Title button — Displays a list of all the titles on the current DVD. Click the title you want to play. Audio tracks — displays a list of all the audio track options.
  • Page 96 Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs Use this Using the zoom feature You can zoom in on an area of the WinDVD video window to get a closer look. Click the Zoom button, located in the upper-left corner of the directional button panel.

  • Page 97: Adjusting The Color Balance

    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. Release the primary button. WinDVD automatically fills the window with the selected area.

  • Page 98: Launching An Internet Browser From Windvd

    Learning the Basics Playing CDs or DVDs 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.

  • Page 99: Removing A Disc

    Removing a disc Removing a disc with the computer on Press the eject button. CAUTION: Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. If the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for it to stop before you remove it.

  • Page 100: Caring For Compact Discs

    Learning the Basics Setting up for communications Caring for compact discs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it. Never apply a label to, or otherwise mar, the surface of a disc. Hold a disc by its outside edge.

  • Page 101: Connecting The Modem To A Telephone Line

    Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade telephone line. TECHNICAL NOTE: Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission. Attach one end of a standard telephone cable to the modem port.

  • Page 102: Powering Down The Computer

    Learning the Basics Powering down the computer To set up the connection, use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard: Click Start and point to Programs. Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click Dial-Up Networking. CAUTION: When you are connected to a network, don’t use the Windows Millennium Edition Standby or Hibernate commands.

  • Page 103: Hibernation Command

    Hibernation command Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard drive takes longer than restoring it from memory.

  • Page 104: Standby Command

    Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a power-saving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off.

  • Page 105: Using Shut Down

    Using Shut down To power down the computer using the Shut down command, click Start, Shut Down, select Shut down from the drop-down menu, then click OK. Shut Down Windows dialog box The computer shuts down completely. Shutting down more quickly You can also shut down the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel.
  • Page 106 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer The Power Options Properties dialog box appears. System power mode settings Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you want. When I close the lid of my portable computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel.

  • Page 107: Using Hibernation Mode

    Starting again after Shut down To start the computer up again, press and release the power button. The on/off light changes to green. Using Hibernation mode To power down the computer using the Hibernation option, click Start, Shut Down, select Hibernate, then click OK. Shut Down Windows dialog box The computer saves the state of the system, including all open programs and files, to the hard disk, and then powers down...

  • Page 108: Using Standby

    Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you want. When I close the lid of my portable computer Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Hibernation for the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button.
  • Page 109 The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks green to indicate the machine is in Standby mode. Going into Standby mode more quickly You can also put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel.

  • Page 110: Starting Again From Standby

    Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Starting again from Standby To start the computer from Standby mode, press the power button. The computer returns to the screen you were using. If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.

  • Page 111: Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

    It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling.

  • Page 112: Managing Power Usage

    Mobile Computing Managing power usage Managing power usage Your computer’s power-saving options greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before recharging the battery. Your computer supports the following power usage schemes: Home/Office desk Portable/Laptop Always On To change the Power usage mode, click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.

  • Page 113: Running The Computer On Battery Power

    AC outlet. You can recharge it many times. NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power.

  • Page 114: Battery Safety Precautions

    Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery safety precautions Never try to disassemble a battery pack. Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could destroy it, causing the release of toxic fumes. Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object.

  • Page 115: Charging Batteries

    Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. TECHNICAL NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary, depending on applications, power-management settings, and features used. Charging batteries The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer.

  • Page 116: Charging The Rtc Battery

    Mobile Computing Charging batteries The battery may not start charging immediately if: The battery is extremely hot or cold. To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius).

  • Page 117: Monitoring Battery Power

    Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the main battery’s current charge. It Glows green when the battery is fully charged. Flashes green while the battery is being charged. Glows red when the charge is below the low battery level, normally 10 percent.

  • Page 118: Conserving Battery Power

    Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery.

  • Page 119: What To Do When The Battery Runs Low

    What to do when the battery runs low When the battery runs low you have these options Plug the computer into a live AC outlet and recharge the battery. Replace the battery with a charged spare, if you have one (see Changing the main battery on page Save your work and turn off the computer.
  • Page 120 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power To set the alarm levels: Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box appears. Power Options Properties dialog box Click the Alarms tab. Set the alarm levels as desired.

  • Page 121: Changing The Main Battery

    Changing the main battery When your battery runs out of power, you have two options — connect the AC adapter, or install a fresh battery. For instructions on using the AC adapter, see page Removing the battery Save your work. Shut down the computer.

  • Page 122: Inserting A Charged Battery

    Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Gently pull the battery out of the battery bay. Removing the battery NOTE: The release latch is spring-loaded and will snap back into place when you release it. 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 page...

  • Page 123: Disposing Of Used Batteries Safely

    If not, check with your local government for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries. Only use replacement batteries recommended by Toshiba. CAUTION: The computer uses a nickel metal hydride battery, which can explode if not handled or disposed of properly.

  • Page 124: Traveling Tips

    Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust. Always travel with the computer in a carrying case. Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cables, compact discs and diskettes.

  • Page 125: Chapter 5: Getting To Know Windows Millennium Edition

    Chapter 5 Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition This chapter introduces Windows Millennium Edition by guiding you through a few basic tasks. If you have used Windows 98, you will find Windows Millennium Edition familiar, since both operating systems are similar. Whether you have used a Windows operating system or not, the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons.

  • Page 126: Lesson 1: Exploring The Desktop

    Toshiba has enhanced the standard desktop with these new features: Toshiba Active Menu resources on the Web and on your computer. To Do List provides a list of tasks Toshiba recommends you complete shortly after setting up your computer. provides quick and easy access to ™...
  • Page 127 My Documents — Provides a convenient place to store documents, graphics, or other files you want to access quickly. My Computer — Shows the file system for your computer and the network (if any). Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop Toshiba Active Menu Taskbar To Do List System tray...
  • Page 128 For more information about VirtualTech, see page 211. Toshiba Great Software Offer — A service provided by Toshiba that offers additional software to you. FreedomWare solutions. NOTE: If you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of the file contents appears.
  • Page 129 When updated information about a menu item is available on a Toshiba Web site, the Toshiba Active Menu will ask you if you would like to receive the update. If you request the update, new information will be downloaded to your computer.

  • Page 130: Start Button

    Sample To Do List The To Do List includes signing up for free Internet access, registering your computer, learning how to use the Toshiba Active Menu, and familiarizing yourself with the Online user’s guide. You can check off each task as you complete it.

  • Page 131: System Tray

    To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate system tray icon. Desktop background When you first set up your computer, the background image (also called “wallpaper”) on the desktop is the Toshiba choose ™ freedom background image.
  • Page 132 Select the Background tab, and choose the background you want to display on the desktop. Then click OK. If you remove the Toshiba Active Menu and To Do List, but decide you want to use these features again, follow the procedure in this section and choose the background called Toshiba Active Menu.

  • Page 133: Windows Millennium Edition File System

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop Windows Millennium Edition file system All files on your computer are organized for accessibility using a hierarchal file system. Programs, documents, and other data are held in files. These files can be grouped together in folders, and folders can be grouped inside other folders for convenient organizing.

  • Page 134: Lesson 2: Using The Accupoint Ii Pointing Device

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II pointing device Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II pointing device “Getting Started” introduced you to the AccuPoint II pointing device, which is your basic tool for moving around the screen and performing computing tasks.
  • Page 135 Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II pointing device Move the pointer to the My Computer icon, then click the primary button twice rapidly. (This process is known as “double-clicking.”) The My Computer window opens. Sample Desktop with the My Computer window open Now click the Close button in the upper-right corner of this window.

  • Page 136: Lesson 3: Learning About The Internet

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet Sample Desktop with the taskbar on the right HINT: You can move the taskbar to any of the desktop’s four edges. Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop.

  • Page 137: Exploring The Web Tutorial

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Exploring the Web Tutorial Microsoft’s Web Tutorial can answer a lot of questions about the Internet. Click the Connect to the Internet icon on your desktop. The Internet Connection Wizard appears. Follow the Wizard’s steps to connect. In Internet Explorer, click Help.
  • Page 138 Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet HINT: The content on the Web Tutorial may be different from the content in this illustration. The information on Web pages is dynamic and can be changed at any time. The Browser controls provide various navigation features.
  • Page 139 Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet Address Sample My Computer window In the address bar, type press Enter If you are connected to the Internet, the Toshiba My Yahoo! Web site appears. Sample Toshiba My Yahoo! Web site http://toshiba.my.yahoo.com , and then...

  • Page 140: Lesson 4: Creating A New Document

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 4: Creating a new document HINT: You can customize your My Yahoo! Headlines to see only the news of interest to you. Lesson 4: Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program.
  • Page 141 Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 4: Creating a new document Title bar Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens, there is a new button on the taskbar that reads New File.txt - Notepad (the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but, if you point to the name, Windows Millennium Edition displays the complete name).

  • Page 142: Lesson 5: Creating A New Folder

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 5: Creating a new folder Lesson 5: Creating a new folder DEFINITION: A folder is an area where you can store documents and other types of files. It is analogous to a file folder stored in a file cabinet.

  • Page 143: Lesson 6: Starting Programs

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Close the window by clicking its Close button and continue with the next lesson to learn how to start programs. Lesson 6: Starting programs Usually, you will know which program you want to use for a particular task.
  • Page 144 Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 6: Starting programs To open the second program, click Start, then click Programs. Point to Accessories, then click Windows Explorer. Windows Millennium Edition opens Windows Explorer, which provides access to all your computer’s resources. For example, it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer’s hard disk.

  • Page 145: Lesson 7: Resizing, Repositioning, And Hiding Windows

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows If you have followed the lessons in this chapter, you now have a screen cluttered with several program windows. Fortunately, it is easy to create order out of this chaos.

  • Page 146: Using The Taskbar

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop, you can rearrange them by pointing your AccuPoint II device to the taskbar and clicking the secondary button. You have these options: Move windows Size windows Minimize all windows —...

  • Page 147: Resizing And Moving Windows

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Click the Maximize button in the top-right corner of the Paint window. The Paint window expands to fill the screen, hiding everything except the taskbar. Notice that the Maximize button has changed.

  • Page 148: Lesson 8: Closing Programs

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 8: Closing programs Click the My Documents button on the taskbar. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer, placing it on the right side of the desktop. Now that the windows are side by side, you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other.

  • Page 149: Lesson 9: Creating Shortcuts

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop, you can open programs or files with the click of a button. You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently. This lesson explains how to create shortcuts using two Windows Millennium Edition accessories, Calculator and Character Map, as examples.

  • Page 150: Creating A Shortcut To The Character Map

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts Type Calculator Windows Millennium Edition displays the new shortcut on your desktop. Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don’t know the name and location of the program file.
  • Page 151 Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Sample Search Results dialog box HINT: Search also allows you to perform searches on the Internet. Type in the Search for files or folders named: text box, char and then click Search Now. Windows Millennium Edition displays a list of all the files with “char”...

  • Page 152: Lesson 10: Changing The Screensaver

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 10: Changing the screensaver Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately. You can place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful. HINT: The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document.
  • Page 153 Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 10: Changing the screensaver Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop, then click the secondary button. Windows Millennium Edition displays the desktop shortcut menu. Click Properties. Windows Millennium Edition opens the Display Properties dialog box.

  • Page 154: Lesson 11: Setting The Date And Time

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 11: Setting the date and time Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box. Windows Millennium Edition displays your selection in the monitor above the list box. Try several patterns. To apply a pattern to your desktop, click Apply.
  • Page 155 Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 11: Setting the date and time Sample Date/Time Properties dialog box HINT: To open the Date/Time Properties dialog box more quickly, either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button, then click Adjust Date/Time, or double- click the time display.

  • Page 156: Lesson 12: Removing Objects From The Desktop

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Earlier in this tutorial, you created a new icon on the desktop. Since everything you have done to this point has been just practice, you may want to return the desktop back to its original uncluttered state.
  • Page 157 Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop To completely remove an object, select it, and then click File, Delete. The object is permanently deleted from the Recycle Bin. Later on—in your real work, not in this tutorial—you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders, documents, and sometimes even programs.

  • Page 158: Lesson 13: Using System Restore

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 13: Using System Restore HINT: Empty the Recycle Bin periodically. Even though an item is moved to the Recycle Bin, it still uses valuable space on the hard disk drive until it is deleted from the Recycle Bin. Lesson 13: Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time, a “restore...

  • Page 159: Lesson 14: If I Am Lost, What Do I Do

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Windows Millennium Edition guides you through the process of storing your system settings for future use. It also guides you through restoring your system to the selected date or time. Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? This lesson teaches you how to use some of the Help features in Windows Millennium Edition.
  • Page 160 Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? The left side of the screen contains the index. The text box above the index, where the cursor is flashing, lets you type in a topic you want to find in the index.

  • Page 161: Using The Online Tours And Tutorials

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Using the online tours and tutorials Whether you are new to computers or you have some experience, the Windows Millennium Edition Tours and Tutorials collection is a good place to start. If you are not familiar with either Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, start with “Windows Millennium Edition Preview.”...

  • Page 162: Lesson 15: Turning Off Your Computer

    Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition Lesson 15: Turning off your computer Lesson 15: Turning off your computer It is very important that you let Windows Millennium Edition shut down your computer. As it shuts down, Windows Millennium Edition performs a number of tasks ensuring that everything is in place the next time you turn on the computer.

  • Page 163: Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

    Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter, you will explore other features of your notebook computer. Windows Millennium Edition special features Windows Millennium Edition offers you several new features and enhancements, including: New system file protection A system restore function, allowing you to rollback the system to its previous state An improved help center, support automation, and automatic Windows update.

  • Page 164: Personalizing Your Desktop

    Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Personalizing your desktop Your desktop is your virtual workspace. This section explains how to customize its features for the way you like to work. You can customize the following aspects of the desktop: Taskbar — determines which resources to display for quick access Active Desktop Internet to always display...

  • Page 165: Bringing The World To Your Desktop

    Having a list of favorite URLs handy saves time because using it bypasses the need for you to launch your browser first. To customize your taskbar settings, point to an empty space in the taskbar and click the secondary button. Bringing the world to your desktop With Windows Millennium Edition you can set up your desktop with complete World Wide Web integration at a single click.

  • Page 166: Personalizing Individual Windows

    Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop To browse the Active Desktop Gallery for more components to add, click Visit Gallery. To select some other Web site, click Cancel, and then type the address of the Web site you want, or click Browse to locate it. You can configure the Active Desktop in several other ways.

  • Page 167: Customizing Window Toolbars

    Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop Customizing window toolbars You can display one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window. As you browse, Windows Millennium Edition detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus.

  • Page 168: Displaying A Toolbar In A Window

    Exploring Your Options Personalizing your desktop The elements you can add to the top of the window are: Toolbar element Address Bar Standard buttons Links Quick Launch Displaying a toolbar in a window On the desktop, double-click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. On the View menu, point to Toolbars, then click the name of the toolbar you want to display.

  • Page 169: Using Your Computer At The Office

    Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer. An external monitor connects to the monitor port. An external PS/2-compatible keyboard or a PS/2 mouse connects to the PS/2 port.

  • Page 170: Getting Help Transferring Files

    Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Getting help transferring files Click Start, then Help. Choose the Index tab. In the dialog box, type Follow the online guide instructions. Sending a fax Faxing a document is almost as simple as printing it. On the desktop, double-click the RingCentral icon.

  • Page 171: The Internet

    The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines. They all work together to share information. The World Wide Web The World Wide Web (or “Web”) is a subset of the Internet — a collection of interlinked documents (located on computers connected to the Internet) that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

  • Page 172: Surfing The Internet

    Start your Web browser. Have your modem dial the ISP’s telephone number, and establish a connection with the ISP’s computer. Toshiba and Yahoo! have joined together to offer you a free account on Yahoo!. In order to sign up for Yahoo!, you must have an Internet access account.

  • Page 173: Internet Features

    You can also use a Search Engine, a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information. Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks. Internet email To send and receive email of your own, you need a mailbox on the Web, or an email address.

  • Page 174: Toshiba's Online Resources

    File Transfer Protocol (FTP) features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data. Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites can provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions, and keep you up to date with future upgrades.

  • Page 175: Adjusting Recording Quality

    Positioning Skip backward Skip forward Sound Recorder window Click the Record button and speak normally into the microphone. The maximum recording time is 60 seconds. When you have finished recording, click the Stop button. To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button. To save the file, select Save from the File menu.

  • Page 176: Using External Speakers Or Headphones

    Exploring Your Options Using external speakers or headphones Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source.

  • Page 177: Pc Card Supporting Software

    Type III cards are used for removable hard disks and other functions that require a larger card. You can install just one of these cards. Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it conforms 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.

  • Page 178: Removing Pc Cards

    Exploring Your Options Using PC Cards Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place. There are two eject buttons, one per slot. When the PC card is seated, the eject button for that slot pops out.

  • Page 179: Hot Swapping

    Click the PC Card button on the taskbar. Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. Windows Millennium Edition advises you that you may safely remove the card. To remove the PC Card, press the respective eject button once. The eject button pops out.

  • Page 180: Emulating A Full-Size Keyboard

    Exploring Your Options Emulating a full-size keyboard Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use. Before removing a PC Card, stop it by clicking the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon on the taskbar. After the PC Card has stopped, you can safely remove it.

  • Page 181: Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong

    It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba’s support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding.
  • Page 182 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix To close a program that has stopped responding: Press Ctrl Windows Millennium Edition displays the Close Program dialog box. This box lists all the programs and processes currently in operation. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding”...
  • Page 183 To record the details: Click the Details button and select the text Windows Millennium Edition displays. The Details button displays information that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. Press Ctrl clipboard. Open Notepad (click Start, point to Programs, then point to Accessories and click Notepad).

  • Page 184: Problems When You Turn On The Computer

    If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer To turn off Standby mode: Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Power Options icon. If the Power Options icon is not present, click View all control panel options on the left side of the panel.

  • Page 185: Windows Millennium Edition Is Not Working

    Windows Millennium Edition is not working Windows Millennium Edition is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way Windows Millennium Edition responds to your work routine, you can easily detect if Windows Millennium Edition is not working correctly.

  • Page 186: Safe Mode

    If Something Goes Wrong Windows Millennium Edition is not working Safe mode Step-by-step confirmation TECHNICAL NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Normal Selecting Normal starts Windows Millennium Edition under normal conditions.
  • Page 187 Windows Millennium Edition is not working Running Safe mode allows you to undo any changes you made to the system configuration that may have caused Windows Millennium Edition or a device to fail. For example, if you choose a resolution that is not supported by the display, the operating system will be unable to start correctly.

  • Page 188: Internet Problems

    If Something Goes Wrong Windows Millennium Edition is not working Windows Millennium Edition uses a file called Io.sys, which contains all the information needed to start the computer. Although your computer does not need the Config.sys and Autoexec.bat files to start, it does process these files to support backward compatibility with some programs and device drivers.

  • Page 189: Windows Millennium Edition Can Help You

    Windows Millennium Edition is not working My browser can’t find the URL address I typed in. Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash (/). Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully. A single incorrect letter, missed period (“dot”) or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site.

  • Page 190: Resolving A Hardware Conflict

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict You can connect to Support Online by clicking Search Online Support in Windows Help or by connecting to: http://support.microsoft.com Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows Millennium Edition Help to troubleshoot the problem first.

  • Page 191: Resolving Hardware Conflicts On Your Own

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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 as it works.
  • Page 192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Plug and Play With Plug and Play and Windows Millennium Edition, avoiding hardware conflicts is easy. Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/output system) and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to Plug and Play-compliant devices.

  • Page 193: Fixing A Problem With Device Manager

    Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. CAUTION: Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them.

  • Page 194: Memory Card Problems

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict To check a device’s properties: Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties to display the System Properties window. Click the Device Manager tab. To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. To view the properties, double-click the device.

  • Page 195: Power Problems

    Reinstall the memory card, following the instructions in Installing additional memory (optional) on page making sure it is seated properly. Check for the error again. If the error recurs, remove the memory card entirely and check for the error again. If removing the memory card eliminates the error, the memory card may be faulty.
  • Page 196 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer. Turn off the computer, remove the battery, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly.

  • Page 197: Keyboard Problems

    Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. A keypad overlay may be on. If the numeric keypad or cursor control light is on, press cursor control light or press the numeric keypad light.

  • Page 198: Accupoint Ii Problems

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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.

  • Page 199: Display Problems

    Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The display is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the screen. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing simultaneously.
  • Page 200 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The screen does not look right. You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the AccuPoint II secondary button, then clicking Properties. This opens the Display Properties dialog box. The Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors for the screen.

  • Page 201: Disk Drive Problems

    The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher. Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors.
  • Page 202 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 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. To do this, click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and click Disk Defragmenter.

  • Page 203: Cd-Rom/Dvd-Rom Drive Problems

    The computer displays the If you are starting the computer from the hard disk, make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive. If you are starting the computer from a diskette, the diskette in the drive does not have the files necessary to start the computer. Replace it with a bootable diskette.

  • Page 204: Sound System Problems

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict To remove a disc without turning on the computer, use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. This button is in the small hole next to the disc eject button on the right side of the computer.

  • Page 205: Card Information Structure

    Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer attempts to determine the type of card and resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure (CIS). Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately. Other cards must be set up before you can use them.

  • Page 206: Resolving Pc Card Problems

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status: Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties.
  • Page 207 Click Stop xxxx, where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card. Windows Millennium Edition displays a message that you may safely remove the card. Remove the card from the slot. The system does not recognize your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller.

  • Page 208: Printer Problems

    If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on line). Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer.

  • Page 209: Modem Problems

    Modem problems This section lists common modem problems. The modem will not receive or transmit properly. Make sure the RJ11 cable (the one that goes from the modem to the telephone line) is firmly connected to the computer’s modem port and the telephone line socket. Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port (look in Device Manager under Modems for the built-in modem).

  • Page 210: Develop Good Computing Habits

    If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Make sure you are prepared. Save your work frequently. You can never predict when your computer will lock, forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should not rely solely on this feature.

  • Page 211: Using Virtualtech

    Get familiar with all the documentation provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase. Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self-help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals. Using VirtualTech™...

  • Page 212: If You Need Further Assistance

    If you need further assistance Run a detailed system report that harvests and compiles your system’s hardware and software information. This report is also accessible to Toshiba’s InTouch Center technicians to reference when you place a call or send a question electronically.

  • Page 213: Contacting Toshiba

    Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and/or program. Your dealer is your best source for current information. For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States, call: (800) 457-7777. Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware- related, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you.

  • Page 214: Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites

    Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred. Exact error messages and when they occurred. For technical support, call the Toshiba InTouch Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites www.toshiba.com...

  • Page 215: Toshiba's Worldwide Offices

    Parque Industrial de Occidente Bodega 30 - Zona Fontibón Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited 84-92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelux (Belgium) B.V.
  • Page 216 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Denmark Scribona Danmark A/S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Greece Ideal Electronics S.A. 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens Greece...
  • Page 217 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices New Zealand Toshiba (New Zealand) Pty. Limited Level 4, 3 Ferncroft Street Grafton Auckland New Zealand Papua New Guinea Fujitsu (PNG) Pty. Ltd. P.O. Box 4952 Boroko...
  • Page 218 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park...

  • Page 219: Appendix A: Hot Keys

    Appendix A Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Brightness adjustment This hot key increases the screen’s brightness.

  • Page 220: Instant Password Security

    Instant password security Sound Power-on display Keyboard hot keys This hot key locks the keyboard and turns off the display. To resume working, if you have registered a user password, press press . If you haven’t registered a password, Enter press Enter This hot key cycles through the alarm volume levels:...

  • Page 221: Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors

    Appendix B Power Cable Connectors The Satellite computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved...
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  • Page 223: Glossary

    Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide. alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bits per second compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1...
  • Page 224 Glossary DIMM DSTN DVD-ROM digital versatile (or video) disc read-only memory EPROM HTML LPT1 MIDI PCMCIA dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile (or video) disc enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read-only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission fast infrared...
  • Page 225 SCSI SDRAM SRAM SVGA Terms The following terms may appear in this user’s guide. active-matrix display—A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix technology. Also known as a “TFT display,” in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor (TFT) for each cell.
  • Page 226 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).
  • Page 227 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 high- capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data.
  • Page 228 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.
  • Page 229 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.
  • Page 230 Glossary external device—See device. 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.
  • Page 231 Compare software. Hibernation—A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off. When you turn on the computer again, your work is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off.
  • Page 232 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.
  • Page 233 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. 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.
  • Page 234 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.
  • Page 235 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.
  • Page 236 Glossary upload—To send a file to another computer through a modem or network. See also download. —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.

  • Page 237: Index

    Index AC adapter 47 connecting the power cable 48 AC power cable connectors 221 light 33 problem solving 195 AccuPoint II 45 cleaning 198 control buttons 32 location 52 pointing device 32 problem solving 198 using 52 Active Desktop 164 adding components 165 turning on 165 additional memory 42...
  • Page 238 Index maximizing life 114 NiMH (nickel metal hydride) 113 problem solving 195 release latch 34 removing 121 RTC (real-time clock) 113 safe disposal 123 safety precautions 114 brightness 51 adjustment hot key 219 buttons CD Player 26 front panel controls 67 Restore 147 shutdown 28 speaker volume control 27...
  • Page 239 118 contacting Toshiba 213 contrast 51 adjustment hot key 219 cooling vents CPU 27 copying files to a diskette 72 CPU 191 creating new documents 140 new folders 142 shortcuts Calculator 149 Character Map 150 critical battery alarm 119...
  • Page 240 Index error messages 203 device driver conflict 190 disk error 184 general hardware problem 190 Non-system disk 184 expansion memory modules cover 34 Extended Capabilities Port 28 eyestrain avoiding/reducing 38 FAT (File Allocation Table) 201 fax 170 faxing a document 170 files backing up 72 copying to diskette 72...
  • Page 241 news groups 173 Online shopping 173 problem solving 188 surfing 172 using 170 Yahoo! 54 Internet Explorer 128 Internet Service Provider 171 Interrupt Request channel 191 InTouch Center 212 IRQ (Interrupt Request) channel 191 ISP (Internet Service Provider) 136 jacks external speakers 29 headphone 29 microphone 29...
  • Page 242 Index modes AP 25 CD 25 Lock 25 Power usage 112 Safe 186 Standby 119 monitor connecting an external 29 port 29 monitoring battery power 117 mouse 45 connecting 45 PS/2 46 USB 45 My Computer 66 My Documents 127 naming files 69 NiMH (nickel metal hydride) 113 Notepad 140...
  • Page 243 power down options Hibernation 102 Shut down 102 Standby 102 power off guidelines 58 Power Options utility 105 Power usage mode 112 power-on display hot key 220 precautions 40 printer Add Printer Wizard 54 connecting 46 problem solving 208 selecting mode 46 printing your work 70 problem AccuPoint II 198...
  • Page 244 To Do List 126 toolbars 164 Toshiba Accessories Toshiba Active Menu 126 Toshiba Forum 213 Toshiba FreedomWare 128 Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba InTouch Center 214 Toshiba My Yahoo! 139 Toshiba online Toshiba Power Saver Toshiba Software Offer 128...
  • Page 245 troubleshooters Windows 189 troubleshooting 181 AC/power battery will not charge 195 faulty adapter or cable 195 light does not come on 195 partially charged battery 196 batteries 195 CD-ROM drive 203 data files 202 device properties 194 disabling a device 193 disk drive files missing 201 Non-system disk or disk...
  • Page 246 Index utilities Power Options 112 Toshiba Power Saver 105 VirtualTech 211 volume adjusting 176 wallpaper 131 warranty SelectServ 22 Warranty Extensions and Upgrades 53 wav files recording 174 Web browser 172 Web sites 190 opening a page 138 Web Tutorial 137...

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