Toshiba 6000 User Manual

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Satellite Pro Series User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
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For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 195 of this guide.
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6100
TOSHIBA
C6639-1202M2
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Models: Satellite Pro® 6100 Series
ReWritable CD/DVD Drives
The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data 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. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.
Protection of Stored Data
For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST 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. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.
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.
ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS 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.
FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”
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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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.
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NOTE: Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be
attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant 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 or expansion unit's serial port, parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 port microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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, i.LINK® port and
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Contact:
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92618-1697
(949) 583-3000
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.
The FCC registration number of the modem.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which is 0.6B.
The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C.
Type of service
Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone company will provide this information upon request.
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.
If problems arise
If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation or an authorized representative of Toshiba Corporation.
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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.
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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 is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message.
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.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected
together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
2 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 can be found on the label affixed to your computer.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type)
for this equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.
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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 A/B), as defined
and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
The Wireless Fidelity(WiFi) certification as defined by the WECA Wireless
Ethernet Compatibility Alliance.
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Caution
Bluetooth™ and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth™ and WirelessLAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection.
If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth™ or WirelessLAN.
Please contact Toshiba PC product support on web site http://www.toshiba­europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or http://www.pcsupport.global.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.
Caution
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.85 GHz frequency range.
Wireless LAN and your Health
Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:
Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes, or
In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or
services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.
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.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
L ‘utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’ utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
IC: 248H-DPA3233W
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 4.8dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with essential test suites as per standards:
EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment
ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment
ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.
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België/ Belgique:
Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for pro-
For outdoor usage only channel 10 (2457 MHz) and 11 (2462 MHz) is allowed.
For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m. An IBPT/BIPT license is required for public usage outside building. For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT.
Gebruik buiten gebouw alleen op kanalen 10 (2457 MHz) en 11 (2462 MHz). Voor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig. Voor publiek gebruik buiten gebouwen is licentie van BIPT/ IBPT verplicht. Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.
L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 10 (2457 MHz) et 11 (2462 MHz). Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, a l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, audessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprés de I’IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à I’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de I’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez con­tacter I’IBPT.
cedure to follow.
Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht genehmigung­spflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.
France: Restricted frequency band: only channels 10 and 11 (2457 MHz and
2462 MHz respectively) may be used in France. License required for every installation, indoor and outdoor installations. Please contact ART for procedure to follow.
Bande de fréquence restreinte : seuls les canaux 10 à 11 (2457 et 2462 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés en France. Toute utilisation, qu’elle soit intérieure ou extérieure, est soumise à autorisation. Vous pouvez contacter I’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommuniations (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.
Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not
allowed.
E’necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso interno. Verifi­care con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L’uso per installazione in esterni non e’ permessa.
Nederland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for pro-
cedure to follow.
Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure.
USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired
operation.
TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA.
The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
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Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card will be installed with one of two types of antennas. The both of antenna types, when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen.
For both antennas, the radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. In normal operating configuration, the LCD in the upright position, the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20cm. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
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conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Antenna(s) used in 5.15-
5.25GHz frequency band must be integral antenna which provide no access to the end user.
Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information.
Relevant transmitters include FCC IDs: CJ6UPA3233WL, CJ6UPA3232BT.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Caution: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co­channel Mobile Satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and
5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device.
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Article 14 Unless approved, for any model accredited low power radio frequency
electric machinery, any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design.
Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not
affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications. In event that any interference is found, the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately, and reusing of such products can be resumed until no interference occurs after improvement.
The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations.
Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery.
Using this equipment in Japan
In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400.2,483.5MHz for second generation lowpower data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low­power radio station).
1. Sticker
Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.
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2. Indication
The indication shown below appears on this equipment.
1 2.4 this equipment uses a frequency of 2.4GHz.
2 DS.This equipment uses DS-SS modulation.
3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m.
4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to
2,483.5 MHz.
It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems.
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3. TOSHIBA Direct PC
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Toll Free Tel: 0120-13-1100
Direct Dial: 03-3457-5916
Fax: 03-5444-9450
Device Authorization
This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan.
The Name of the radio equipment: PA3232U-1MPC
TELECOM ENGINEERING CENTER Approval Number: 03NY.A0018, 03GZDA0017
The following restrictions apply:
Do not disassemble or modify the device.
Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device.
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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
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.
Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba.
The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
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.
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CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multifunction drive safety instructions
The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and Multifunction drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
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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.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
Copyright
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
©2002 by Toshiba American Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the owner’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Export Administration regulation
This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.
Notice
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
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Trademarks
Satellite, AccuPoint II, Fn-esse, Noteworthy, SelectBay, and InTouch are registered trademarks, SelectServ, and Ask IRIS Online are trademarks, of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.
IBM and Wake on LAN are registered trademarks and PS/2 is a trademark of IBM Corporation.
MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Media Player, DirectX, and DirectShow are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software, Inc.
WinDVD™ is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
Sound Blaster Pro is a registered trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.
Wi-Fi
is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance.
Yamaha is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
Dolby - Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories/Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Bluetooth™ is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Computer disposal information
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.

Contents

Introduction............................................................................... 28
This guide............................................................................... 29
Safety icons............................................................................ 29
Other icons used............................................................... 30
Other documentation............................................................ 31
Service options...................................................................... 32
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ..................................... 33
Making sure you have everything........................................ 33
Front with the display panel closed................................. 34
Back with rear panel closed ............................................. 35
Back with rear panel open................................................ 36
Right side........................................................................... 37
Left side.............................................................................. 37
Underside........................................................................... 39
Keyboard and display features............................................. 40
Front with the display panel open.................................... 40
Indicator panel lights......................................................... 42
Keyboard indicator panel lights ....................................... 43
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Chapter 2: Getting Started........................................................ 45
Selecting a place to work...................................................... 45
Creating a computer-friendly environment.................... 45
Keeping yourself comfortable.......................................... 46
Other precautions ................................................................. 50
Setting up your computer.................................................... 50
Connecting to a power source......................................... 51
Adding memory.................................................................... 54
Installing a memory module............................................ 55
Removing a memory module ......................................... 58
Turning on the computer...................................................... 60
Opening the display panel................................................ 60
Turning on the power ...................................................... 60
Using the AccuPoint II® pointing device............................. 61
Setting up your software...................................................... 62
Registering your computer with Toshiba............................ 63
Setting up other devices................................................... 63
Turning off the computer...................................................... 64
Closing the display panel ................................................. 64
Using external display devices............................................. 65
Connecting the display device......................................... 65
Directing the display output when you turn on the
computer........................................................................... 67
Adjusting the quality of the external display................... 68
Video limitations ............................................................... 68
Using an external keyboard.................................................. 69
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key...... 70
Using a mouse...................................................................... 70
Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II............. 70
Connecting a local printer .................................................... 71
Connecting an external diskette drive.................................. 72
Connecting external speakers or headphones................... 73
Connecting a microphone.................................................... 74
Using an optional expansion device.................................... 74
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Chapter 3: Learning the Basics................................................ 75
Computing tips...................................................................... 75
Using the keyboard............................................................... 77
Character keys .................................................................. 77
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard..... 77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ......................................................... 78
Function keys .................................................................... 78
Windows special keys...................................................... 79
Overlay keys ..................................................................... 79
Starting a program................................................................ 81
Starting a program from the Start menu........................ 81
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer............... 82
Starting a program from the Run dialog box................. 83
Saving your work .................................................................. 84
Printing your work................................................................. 86
Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive....................... 87
Inserting compact discs .................................................. 89
Removing compact discs ............................................... 91
Caring for CDs, DVDs, or Multifunction Discs .............. 91
Using PC Cards ..................................................................... 92
Hot swapping.................................................................... 92
Using SD® (Secure Digital) cards........................................ 93
Using your computer at the office ....................................... 94
Using a computer lock.......................................................... 94
Caring for your computer..................................................... 95
Cleaning the computer..................................................... 95
Moving the computer....................................................... 96
Backing up your work........................................................... 96
Restoring your work......................................................... 97
Preparing for communications............................................ 97
Different ways to turn the computer on and off ................. 98
Powering down the computer ............................................. 98
Using Turn Off Computer................................................. 99
Using Hibernation........................................................... 101
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Using Standby................................................................. 103
Toshiba’s online resources................................................. 106
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing................................................ 107
Toshiba’s energy-saver design........................................... 107
Running the computer on battery power ......................... 108
Battery Notice.................................................................. 108
Safety Precautions.......................................................... 109
Maximizing battery life ................................................... 110
Charging the batteries.................................................... 111
Monitoring battery power.............................................. 111
What to do when the battery alarm sounds..................... 114
Changing batteries.............................................................. 115
Disposing of used batteries........................................... 117
Conserving power............................................................... 117
Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional..... 118
Using a hot key to set the power usage mode............. 119
Additional options for power.............................................. 120
Chapter 5: Expansion Options ............................................... 121
Devices for office computing............................................. 121
Connecting external (optional) devices......................... 122
Using an external keyboard................................................ 122
Using a mouse ................................................................... 123
Connecting a serial mouse ............................................ 123
Connecting a USB mouse.............................................. 123
Connecting a PS/2 mouse............................................. 124
Using a printer .................................................................... 126
Connecting a parallel printer.......................................... 126
Setting up your printer................................................... 127
Using the Wi-Fi™
Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module ...................... 131
Using an optional expansion device.................................. 132
Wireless LAN Mini PCI module.......... 131
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Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity........................................ 133
Exploring the desktop ......................................................... 133
Finding your way around the desktop........................... 134
Exchanging data with another computer.......................... 137
Transferring files.............................................................. 137
Getting help transferring files......................................... 137
Setting up for communications..................................... 138
Connecting the modem to a telephone line.................. 139
Connecting your computer to a network ..................... 140
An overview of using the Internet...................................... 143
The Internet...................................................................... 143
The World Wide Web .................................................... 143
Internet Service Providers.............................................. 144
Connecting to the Internet ............................................. 144
Surfing the Internet......................................................... 145
Internet features.............................................................. 145
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet ... 146
Exploring audio features..................................................... 146
Playing an audio CD........................................................ 146
Playing CDs using Auto-Run......................................... 148
Creating a CD................................................................... 148
Recording sounds .......................................................... 148
Using external speakers or headphones....................... 150
Using Slim SelectBay
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®........... 152
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®............... 153
Inserting and removing hard drives .................................. 153
Inserting and removing PC Cards...................................... 155
Inserting a PC Card......................................................... 155
Removing a PC Card...................................................... 157
Inserting and removing Bluetooth™ or
Wi-Fi™ modules.............................................................. 158
Setting up a PC Card for your computer ...................... 158
Using SD® cards................................................................. 159
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modules ....................................... 151
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Inserting an SD® card.................................................... 159
Removing an SD® card.................................................. 160
Connecting your modem to a telephone line ................... 160
Connecting to a phone line............................................ 161
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities..................................................... 163
Fn-esse®.............................................................................. 164
Starting Fn-esse®........................................................... 164
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 166
Viewing existing key assignments................................ 167
Changing or removing existing key assignments ...... 168
Toshiba Console.................................................................. 168
Customizing Your Computer......................................... 169
Network........................................................................... 170
Security............................................................................ 170
Power Management....................................................... 170
Mouse utility ................................................................. 173
Hotkey utility ................................................................. 173
Mobile Extension Service............................................... 174
Slim SelectBay® Service................................................ 174
Toshiba Hardware Settings............................................ 174
Toshiba Power Saver utility................................................ 176
Enabling Hibernation........................................................... 177
Setting user passwords...................................................... 178
Using an instant password............................................ 178
Setting a user password................................................ 179
Disabling a user password ............................................ 179
Using a supervisor password............................................ 180
Setting a supervisor password...................................... 180
Deleting a supervisor password.................................... 181
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Chapter 8: WinDVD™............................................................. 183
Playing DVDs....................................................................... 183
Using the WinDVD slider bar (location)........................ 185
Using the WinDVD control panel....................................... 186
Using the control panel playback buttons .................... 187
Maximizing the video window....................................... 190
Using WinDVD Advanced Features................................... 191
Using playlists...................................................................... 191
Creating a Playlist............................................................ 192
Playing a Playlist ............................................................. 193
Getting Help ......................................................................... 194
Exiting WinDVD................................................................... 194
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong .................................. 195
Problems that are easy to fix.............................................. 195
Problems when you turn on the computer....................... 197
The Windows® operating system is not working............ 198
Using Startup options to fix problems.......................... 199
Internet problems............................................................ 200
The Windows® XP operating system can help you .... 200
Resolving a hardware conflict............................................ 201
A plan of action................................................................ 201
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own.................. 202
Fixing a problem with Device Manager......................... 203
Memory problems.......................................................... 205
Power and the batteries.................................................. 205
Keyboard problems........................................................ 207
Display problems............................................................ 207
Disk drive problems........................................................ 209
DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive problems................. 212
Sound system problems................................................ 219
PC Card problems........................................................... 220
Printer problems............................................................. 223
Modem problems........................................................... 224
Develop good computing habits........................................ 225
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If you need further assistance............................................ 226
Before you call................................................................. 226
Contacting Toshiba......................................................... 226
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ..................................... 227
Toshiba’s worldwide offices ............................................... 228
Appendix A: Windows 2000 Supplemental Information..... 231
Using your computer for the first time.............................. 231
Setting up your software................................................ 231
Completing the initial startup procedure ...................... 232
Connecting to the Internet.................................................. 233
Setting up a printer.............................................................. 234
Exploring the desktop......................................................... 235
Using the Start menu ..................................................... 235
Using Windows® 2000 Professional online Help........ 236
Viewing your computer’s contents.................................... 238
Using Windows® Explorer ............................................ 238
Naming your files............................................................ 238
Backing up your work......................................................... 238
Restoring your work........................................................... 239
Running the computer on battery power ......................... 240
Powering down the computer........................................... 240
Shut down command.................................................... 241
Hibernation command................................................... 241
Standby command......................................................... 242
Using Shut down ................................................................ 243
Shutting down more quickly ......................................... 243
Starting again after Shut down...................................... 245
Using Hibernation............................................................... 246
Enabling the Hibernation Command............................. 246
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly................. 247
Starting again from Hibernation.................................... 248
Using Standby..................................................................... 249
Going into Standby mode more quickly....................... 249
Starting again from Standby.......................................... 251
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Quickly changing your Shut down mode..................... 251
Toshiba Utilities.................................................................... 252
Toshiba Hardware Setup................................................ 252
Appendix B: Hot Keys............................................................. 255
Appendix C: Power Cable Connectors.................................. 263
Appendix D: Video Modes ..................................................... 264
Glossary................................................................................... 268
Index......................................................................................... 283

Introduction

Welcome to the world of powerful, portable multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work can accompany you wherever you go.
®
Satellite Pro computing power, enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location.
You will find your operating system, Microsoft Professional or Windows installed on your computer. Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access.
6100 Series computers provide considerable
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2000 (see Appendix A), already
®
Windows® XP
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This guide

This guide introduces the computer’s features. 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
If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before, read through this chapter to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer. After that, seek out whatever interests you most.

Safety icons

This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. The safety instructions have been classified according to the seriousness of risk; the following icons highlight these instructions:
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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.
WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.
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Safety icons
CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed.
NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the safe operation of the equipment or related items.

Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:
TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the computer.
HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.
DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text.
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