Toshiba 1000-S157, 1005-S157, 1005-S158, Satellite 1000-S158, Satellite 1000 Series User Manual

Satellite® 1000/1005 Series User’s Guide

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Model: Satellite 1000/1005 Series

Compact Disk-ReWritable

The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk­ReWritable (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies
available. As with any ne w techn ology, you must read and follo w all set-u p
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 D AMA GE 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
STORAG E DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNO T BE RECO VERED,
TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY D AMA GE 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 othe r applicat ions 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

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 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, RGB port, USB port, serial port, PS/2 keyboard port, PS/
2 mouse port, and 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.

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.

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Contact:
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92618-1697
[phone]

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 allo w 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, Toshiba
America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of
Toshiba.

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 Telephon e 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.

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Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

1 NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.

This certification means that the equipment meets ce rtain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety
requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment
Te chnical 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

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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 an y combination o f devic es
subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equiva lence
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.

Wireless Interoperability

The T oshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be
interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as

defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers.

❖ The Wireless Fidelity (W i-Fi

Wireless Ethernet Compati bility Alliance.

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) certification as defined by the WECA

Wireless LAN and your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted b y 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 revie w and interpret
the extensiv e rese arch literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be
restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representati v es 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 de vice prior to
turning on the equipment.

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Regulatory Information

The T oshiba 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.

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.

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Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

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.
When using this device in combination with Wireless LAN Outdoor
Antenna products, a certain separation distance between antenna and
nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance. The
distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20.0 cm.

Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that
comes with those products for additional information.

The T oshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits.

Nevertheless, it is advised to use the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card
in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is
minimized.

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. Thes e 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 mo re 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.

T oshiba is not responsible for an y radio or tele vision 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 Mexico
Netherlands New Zealand Norway
Sweden Switzerland UK
USA Greece Italy
France Poland Portugal
Spain

Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1.

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety
Instructions

The CD-ROM, D VD-R OM, and D VD-R OM/CD-R W dri ves 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.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified in the owner’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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 T oshiba. No
patent liability is assumed, howe ver, with respect to the use of the
information contained herein.

©2001 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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. An y e xport,
directly or indirectly, in contra vention 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 W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR ANY P ARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO
ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY
FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRO RS 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.

Trademarks

Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks, SelectServ,
FreedomWare, SmartMedia and VirtualTech are trademarks, and InTouch
is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
and/or Toshiba Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, Active Desktop, and DirectSho w are
registered trademarks, and Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.

LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software, Inc.
WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
CompuServe is a registered tradem ark of Am erica Online, Inc.
SPANworks 2000 is a trademark of SPANworks, U.S.A.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Dolby, Dolby

Digital Surround, and Dolby Digital are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks

of their respective companies.

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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 ..............................................................21

This guide .............................................................. 21

Safety icons ........................................................... 22

Other documentation ............................................. 23

Service options ...................................................... 24

Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ........................ 25

Making sure you have everything .......................... 25

Front with the display closed ................................. 26

Back....................................................................... 27

Right side............................................................... 28

Left side ................................................................. 29

Front with the display open.................................... 30

Indicator panel ................................................. 31

System indicator panel .................................... 32

Underside .............................................................. 33

Chapter 2: Getting Started......................................... 35

Selecting a place to work ....................................... 35

Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 35

Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 36

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Contents

Precautions...................................................... 39

Setting up your computer ...................................... 40

Installing additional memory (optional) ........... 41

Removing a memory module........................... 44

Connecting a mouse ........................................ 44

Connecting a printer ........................................ 45

Connecting the AC adapter............................... 46

Installing a device in the Modular Bay.............. 47

Charging the battery .............................................. 47

Using the computer for the first time..................... 48

Opening the display panel................................ 48

Turning on the power ....................................... 49

Using the TouchPad ......................................... 50

Setting up your software.................................. 51

Setting up a printer .......................................... 52

Turning off the computer ....................................... 56

Caring for your computer....................................... 56

Cleaning the computer..................................... 57

Moving the computer....................................... 57

Using a computer lock ..................................... 57

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics ................................. 59

Computing tips ...................................................... 59

Using the keyboard ................................................ 60

Character keys ................................................. 61

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ........................................ 61

Function keys................................................... 61

Windows

Overlay keys..................................................... 62

Starting a program................................................. 64

Saving your work................................................... 64

Printing your work ................................................. 65

Using diskettes ...................................................... 66

Inserting and removing diskettes..................... 66

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special keys.................................... 62

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Caring for diskettes.......................................... 66

Backing up your files ............................................. 67

Using your CD or DVD drive .................................. 68

DVD-ROM drive components........................... 69

Inserting a disc ................................................ 70

Playing an audio CD......................................... 72

Playing a DVD .................................................. 72

Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD............... 73

Removing a disc with the computer on............ 73

Removing a disc with the computer off ........... 74

Caring for CDs and DVDs................................. 74

Setting up for communications.............................. 75

Connecting the modem to a phone line............ 75

Connecting your computer to a network.......... 75

Powering down the computer................................ 76

Turn Off or Shut down command..................... 76

Hibernation command ..................................... 77

Stand by command.......................................... 78

Using Turn Off or Shut down ................................. 79

Turning off more quickly .................................. 79

Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down ...... 80

Using Hibernation .................................................. 81

Starting again from Hibernation mode............. 82

Using Stand by ...................................................... 83

Starting again from Stand by ........................... 84

Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ................................... 85

Toshiba’s energy-saver design ............................... 85

Running the computer on battery power ............... 85

Battery safety precautions................................ 86

Maximizing battery life..................................... 87

Power management ......................................... 87

Charging the battery .............................................. 88

Charging the RTC battery................................. 89

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Monitoring battery power ...................................... 89

Determining remaining battery power.............. 89

Conserving battery power ................................ 90

What to do when the battery runs low ............. 91

Setting battery alarms...................................... 91

Maximizing Your Computer’s Battery Life ........ 92

Changing the main battery ..................................... 94

Removing the battery from the computer ........ 94

Disposing of used batteries safely ......................... 95

Traveling tips.......................................................... 95

Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows ® XP

Operating System................................. 97

Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop............................ 97

Finding your way around the desktop .............. 98

Windows
Lesson 2: Using the TouchPad and control buttons

together ........................................................ 101

Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet ................. 104

Lesson 4: Creating a new document .................... 105

Lesson 5: Creating a new folder........................... 107

Lesson 6: Starting programs ............................... 108

Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding

windows ........................................................ 110

Using the taskbar........................................... 111

Minimizing and maximizing windows ............ 112

Resizing and moving windows....................... 112

Lesson 8: Closing programs ............................... 113

Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ............................... 114

Creating a shortcut to the Calculator.............. 114

Creating a shortcut to the Character Map ...... 116

Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver................. 118

Lesson 11: Setting the date and time................... 120

Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop.. 121

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XP file system .............................. 100

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Lesson 13: Using System Restore ....................... 123

Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do? ................. 124

Windows

Using the online tours and tutorials ............... 126

Lesson 15: Turning off your computer ................. 127

Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options.......................... 129

Windows® XP special features............................. 129

Personalizing your desktop.................................. 130

Customizing the taskbar ................................ 130

Bringing the world to your desktop................ 131

Changing desktop and browsing style ........... 132

Personalizing individual windows .................. 133

Customizing window toolbars........................ 134

Displaying information about each folder ...... 135

Using your computer at the office........................ 136

Setting up for communications...................... 137

Connecting the modem to a telephone line .... 138

Setting up a dial-up connection ..................... 138

Exchanging data with another computer.............. 139

Transferring files using a parallel port

Getting help transferring files......................... 140

Connecting to the Internet ................................... 140

An overview of using the Internet ........................ 141

The Internet ................................................... 141

The World Wide Web ..................................... 142

Internet Service Providers.............................. 142

Signing up with an Internet Service Provider 142

Surfing the Internet........................................ 143

Internet features............................................. 143

Uploading and downloading files

Toshiba’s online resources................................... 144

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XP Help and Support Center ........ 124

connection ............................................... 139

on the Internet ......................................... 144

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Exploring video features ...................................... 145

Playing DVDs ................................................. 145

Playing Video CDs.......................................... 146

Display settings hot key ................................ 147

Exploring audio features ...................................... 148

Recording sounds.......................................... 148

Using a microphone....................................... 149

Adjusting recording settings .......................... 149

Using external speakers or headphones......... 150

Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse ........ 150

Changing the display properties setting............... 151

Using PC Cards.................................................... 152

PC Card supporting software ......................... 152

Inserting PC Cards......................................... 152

Removing PC Cards....................................... 153

Hot swapping................................................. 153

Chapter 7: WinDVD 2000........................................ 155

Playing DVDs ....................................................... 155

Using the WinDVD toolbar ............................. 157

Using the WinDVD status bar ........................ 157

Using the WinDVD control panel.................... 158

Using the control panel playback buttons ...... 159

Maximizing the video window........................ 162

Using playlists ..................................................... 162

Creating playlists ........................................... 163

Loading and playing playlists......................... 164

Resuming normal playback after

using playlists.......................................... 164

Customizing WinDVD........................................... 164

Setting general properties.............................. 165

Setting audio properties................................. 167

Setting display properties .............................. 169

Customizing the control panel ....................... 170

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Using WinDVD Advanced Features ...................... 171

Zooming in..................................................... 176

Panning.......................................................... 177

Zooming out .................................................. 177

Adjusting the color balance............................ 177

Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD ..... 178

Getting Help ......................................................... 178

Exiting WinDVD ................................................... 178

Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 179

Problems when you turn on the computer........... 181

The Windows

Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 183

Internet problems .......................................... 183

The Windows® XP operating system

Resolving a hardware conflict.............................. 185

A plan of action.............................................. 185

Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 185

Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 187

Memory card problems.................................. 189

Power and the batteries ................................. 189

Keyboard problems........................................ 191

Display problems ........................................... 191

Disk drive problems....................................... 193

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems .......... 195

Sound system problems ................................ 203

PC Card problems.......................................... 204

Printer problems............................................ 207

Modem problems........................................... 208

Develop good computing habits .......................... 209

Using VirtualTech ................................................. 210

If you need further assistance.............................. 211

Before you call ............................................... 211

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operating system is not working . 182

can help you ............................................ 184

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Contacting Toshiba ........................................ 211

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ........................ 213

Appendix A: Hot Keys ............................................. 217

Instant password security.................................... 217

Sound .................................................................. 218

Display modes ..................................................... 218

Keyboard hot keys ............................................... 218

Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors..................... 219

USA and Canada ............................................ 219

United Kingdom ............................................. 219

Australia......................................................... 220

Europe ........................................................... 220

Glossary ................................................................. 221

Index ....................................................................... 237

Introduction

W elcome to the world of po werful and portable multimedia
computers! With your ne w Toshiba notebook computer, your
access to information can accompany you wherever you go.

Your system comes with either Windows
Windo ws
both operating systems and how they function with your Toshiba
computer. F or specifi c information on the software, see the
Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer.

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

If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook
computer before, read through the first couple of chapters to

®

XP Professional. This guide contains information for

information.

®

XP Home, or

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Introduction

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Safety icons

familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how
to turn it on. After that, 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
injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety
cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the
risk, and the icons highlight these instructions as follows:

DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could
result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is
not observed.

WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could
result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

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 highlights technical information
about the computer.

HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips.

DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in
the text.

Introduction

Other documentation

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Other documentation

Your computer comes with the following documentation:

❖ This electronic user’ s guide.
❖ Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on

your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery
CDs.

❖ Toshiba Accessories Information lists accessories available

from T oshiba and e xplains how to order them. Access the
T oshiba Accessories Web site at
information.

❖ The Microsoft

which explains the features of the operating system.

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Windows® operating system documentation

toshibaaccessories.com for more

Introduction

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Service options

Service options

T oshiba of fers a full line of service options built around its
SelectServ
T oshiba’s Web site at

If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If

Something Goes Wrong” on page 179.

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warranty programs. For more information, visit

toshiba.com.

Chapter 1

Finding Your Way
Around

This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your notebook
computer. It serves as a reference when you need to locate
specific parts of the computer.

Making sure you have everything

Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card
provided with your system to make sure you received
everything. If any items are missing or damaged, notify your
dealer immediately. For additional help, see “If you need

further assistance” on page 211.

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Fr ont with the display closed

Front with the display closed

Display latch

Modular Bay Battery pack

The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked.
To open the display panel, press the display latch and raise
the panel.

The Modular Bay can accommodate a CD-ROM, CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or multifunction DVD-ROM/CD-RW
drive. It also supports a diskette drive or an additional hard
disk drive. The bay only supports one device at a time. It is
designated by default as drive D:.

CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer
and damage it. Instead, use a slim object such as a straightened
paper clip.

The battery pack fits into the front side of the computer.

Back

Finding Your Way Around

Back

Cooling vent

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Cooling vent
DC-IN jack
USB ports

The cooling vent prevents the computer’s central processing
unit (CPU) from overheating so that it can continue to
perform at its maximum speed.

CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure
you don’t block the cooling vents.

The DC-IN jack is where you plug in the AC adapter.

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect
USB peripherals to your computer.

DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that
supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such
as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. USB peripherals
have a single standard for cabling and connectors. The USB
standard allows hot swapping of peripherals.

Parallel port

Modem port

RGB (monitor)

port

Security lock slot

The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other
parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices.

The modem port lets you use a standard RJ11 telephone
cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone
line. For more information, see “Connecting the modem to a

phone line” on page 75.

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Right side

The RGB (monitor) port allows you to connect an external
monitor.

The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional
PORT- Noteworthy
secure it to a large, heavy object such as your desk.

Right side

The internal speaker allows you to hear sounds from your
system, including audio CDs and DVD-ROMs.

The PC Card ejection tabs release PC Cards from the
corresponding slots.

The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type I or
Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. See “Using PC

Cards” on page 152 for more information.

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port allows you to connect
USB peripherals, such as a mouse, printer or external
keyboard to your computer.

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computer lock cable to your computer to

Speaker

PC Card ejection tabs

PC Card slots

Cooling vent

USB port

The cooling vent prevents the computer’s central processing
unit (CPU) from overheating so that it can continue to
perform at its maximum speed.

CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make sure
you don’t block the cooling vents.

Left side

The line-in jack allows you to connect an external input
device.

The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external
monaural microphone or other audio input device.

The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo
headphones or other audio-output devices, such as external
speakers. Connecting other devices automatically disables the
internal speakers.

Finding Your Way Around

Left side

Speaker

Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Line-in jack

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The internal speaker allows you to hear sounds from your
system, including audio CDs and DVD-ROMs.

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Fr ont with the display open

Front with the display open

Screen

Volume
control

Power button

Keyboard

Primary
button

System
indicator panel

Indicator panel

TouchPad

Secondary
button

Palm rest

The computer’s screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that
provides clear, sharp images.

The power button turns the computer on and of f. If yo u hold
the power button down for four seconds, it will reset the
computer.

The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full­size keyboard. For more information, see “Using the

keyboard” on page 60.

The system indicator panel is a series of lights that glow
when certain functions are being performed by the system.