Toshiba SATELLITE 1620, SATELLITE 1640 User Manual

Satellite 1620CDS/ 1640CDT User’s Guide

If you need assistance, please see Appendix E in this guide

Models: Satellite 1620CDS/1640CDT

Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

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 T echnical 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 b y 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 th e po wer utilit y, telephone lines an d interna l 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.

The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s Ringer

Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar to the following:

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device is 0.9B. NOTICE: The R inger Equi v alence 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 Equi v alence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this

equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.

CD-ROM Safety Instruction

The CD-ROM drive employs 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.

T o prev ent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the required label

(Sample shown below . Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.)

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CAUTION:

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.

This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a

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

General Precautions

T oshiba computers are designed to optimise safety, minimise strain and withstand the rigors of portability. Howe v er , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual.

Stress injury

Carefully read the Safety Instructio n Manual. It contains info rmation on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than can be caused by extensive ke yboard use. The User's Guide also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress.

Heat Warning

The base of the PC can become very warm; while the temperature will not be too hot to the touch, prolonged physical contact may result in a temporary heat imprint on the skin. It is recommended that prolonged physical contact is avoided.

Also, if the computer has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I/O ports. It can become hot.

Mobile phones

Use of mobile phones can interfere with the PC sound system. The PC operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30cm is maintained between the PC & the mobile phone.

Pressure or impact damage

Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions.

PC card overheating

Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is used extensively . Ov erheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also, be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time.

EU Declaration of Conformity

T oshiba declares, that this conforms to the following Standards: "The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/

23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC." This product carries the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European

Directives. CE-Marking is the responsibility of Toshiba Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.

Working environment

This product was des igned to fulf il the EMC (elec trom agnet ic compat ibil ity) requirements to be observed for so-called "Residential, commercial and light industry environments".

T oshiba do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned "Residential, commercial and light industry environments".

For example, the following environments are not approved:

Industrial Environments (environments with a mains voltage >230V~)

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Medical Environments

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Automotive Environments

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Aircraft Envi ronments

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If this product is supplied with a network port, please refer to the paragraph "Network connection".

Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of Toshiba Europe GmbH.

The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments may be:

Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area

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Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances

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generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area

Therefore Toshiba strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non-approved working environments before use. In the case of automobiles or aircraft, the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before use of this product.

Furthermore, for general safety reasons, the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted.

Network connection (class A warning)

If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a network, Class A radiation limits will be observed (in accordance with technical conventions). This means that if the product will be used in a domestic environment, other devices in the near surrounding may suffer interference. Consequently, please do not use this product in such environments (for example a living room), otherwise you could be held responsible for any ensuing interference.

CE compliance

This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and safety standards. However, Toshiba should not guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by Toshiba are connected or implemented. In this case the persons who have connected/ implemented those options / cables have to assure that the system (PC plus options / cables) still fulf ils the required standards. To avoid in general EMC problems following advice should be observed:

Only CE marked options should be connected / implemented

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Only best shielded cables should be connected

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Conformity Statement

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision "CTR21"] for panEuropean single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

Howev er , due to dif ferences between the indi vidual PSTNs pro vided in differ ent countries the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.

Network Compatibility Statement

This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements contained in EG 201 121.

Germany - ATAAB AN005, AN006, AN007, AN009, AN010, and

DE03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 12, 14, 17 Greece - ATAAB AN005, AN006 and GR01, 02, 03, 04 Portugal - ATAAB AN001, 005, 006, 007, 011 and P03, 04, 08, 10 Spain - ATAAB AN005, 007, 012, and ES01 Switzerland - ATAAB AN002 All other countries - ATAAB AN003, 004 Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network. The hookflash (timed break register recall) function is subject to separate national

type approval. It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations, and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given.

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Notice

The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice.

TOSHIB A CORPORATION (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 T O ANY OF THE F OREGOING. TOSHIB A ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DA MAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTL Y FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERR ORS OR OMISSIONS C ONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREP ANCIE S BETWEEN THE PR ODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL T OSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON T OR T, CONTRA CT OR OTHER WISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANU AL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Trademarks

Satellite, Noteworthy, and AccuPoint are registered trademarks, SecureSleep is a trademark, and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.

AMD and K6-2 are registered trademarks of Adv anced Micro De vices. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, NetMeeting, and Outlook are registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. SoundBlaster is a registered trademark of Creative T echnology, Ltd. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies.

Contents

Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer

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

Front with the display closed.................................................. 1

Left side.................................................................................... 2

Right side ................................................................................. 3

Back.......................................................................................... 4

Underside................................................................................. 5

Front with the display open .................................................... 6

System indicator panel....................................................... 7

Chapter 2:

Getting Started .......................................................................... 11

Making sure you have everything........................................ 11

Selecting a place to work...................................................... 11

Creating a computer-friendly environment..................... 11

Keeping yourself comfortable.......................................... 12

Other precautions.................................................................. 15

Setting up your computer..................................................... 16

Connecting the AC adapter .............................................. 17

Charging the battery......................................................... 18

Connecting a printer (optional)........................................ 19

Adding memory (optional)................................................... 20

Installing a memory module............................................ 20

Removing a memory module......................................... 22

Connecting a mouse............................................................. 23

Using a serial mouse........................................................ 23

Using a PS/2 mouse ........................................................ 23

Using the computer for the first time .................................. 24

Opening the display panel................................................ 24

Turning on the computer for the first time..................... 25

Adjusting brightness and contrast.................................. 26

Using the AccuPoint pointing device.............................. 26

Registering your computer.............................................. 29

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics................................................ 31

Precautions............................................................................ 31

Computing tips...................................................................... 32

Using the keyboard............................................................... 33

Character keys .................................................................. 33

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys......................................................... 34

Function keys.................................................................... 34

Windows special keys...................................................... 34

Overlay keys ...................................................................... 35

Starting a program................................................................ 36

Starting a program from the Start menu........................ 36

Starting a program from Explorer................................... 37

Starting a program from Run menu on the taskbar...... 37

Saving your work.................................................................. 38

Printing your work ................................................................ 39

Backing up your files ............................................................ 40

Copying to a diskette........................................................ 40

Using the Backup Wizard................................................. 40

Using compact discs ............................................................ 41

Inserting compact discs into the CD-ROM drive ........... 42

Removing a CD with the computer on ........................... 43

Removing a CD with the computer off ........................... 43

Caring for compact discs................................................. 43

Using PC Cards ..................................................................... 44

Inserting PC Cards............................................................ 45

Removing PC Cards ......................................................... 46

Hot swapping .................................................................... 47

Using your computer at the office ....................................... 48

Using a computer lock.......................................................... 48

Setting up for communications ........................................... 49

Connecting the modem to a telephone line.................... 50

Connecting your computer to a network........................ 50

Connecting directly to a remote computer ......................... 51

File transfer protocols ....................................................... 52

Tos hi ba ’s online resources ................................................... 52

Turning off the computer...................................................... 52

Caring for your computer..................................................... 53

Cleaning the computer ..................................................... 53

Moving the computer ....................................................... 54

Restoring the preinstalled software..................................... 54

Restoring the complete system....................................... 54

Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers............................ 55

Chapter 4: Mobile Computing.................................................. 57

Tos hi ba ’s energy-saver design............................................. 57

Managing power usage........................................................ 58

Running the computer on battery power............................ 58

Using additional battery packs......................................... 59

Battery safety precautions ............................................... 59

Maximizing battery life...................................................... 59

Charging batteries ................................................................. 60

Charging the main battery................................................ 60

Charging the RTC battery................................................. 61

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Using a battery charger.................................................... 62

Monitoring battery power..................................................... 62

Determining remaining battery power............................ 62

Conserving battery power ............................................... 63

What to do when the battery runs low ........................... 63

Changing the main battery................................................... 65

Removing the battery ...................................................... 65

Inserting a charged battery.............................................. 66

Disposing of used batteries safely....................................... 67

Traveling tips.......................................................................... 67

Part II: Technical Reference

Chapter 5: Exploring Your Options.......................................... 73

Adding a printer..................................................................... 73

Personalizing your desktop.................................................. 76

Customizing the taskbar .................................................. 77

Emulating a full-size keyboard............................................. 77

Using MS-DOS programs.................................................... 78

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong..................................... 81

Problems that are easy to fix................................................ 82

Problems when you turn on the computer ........................ 84

Fixing device-related problems............................................ 85

Memory card problems .................................................. 85

Power problems .............................................................. 86

Keyboard problems.......................................................... 87

AccuPoint problems......................................................... 88

Display problems ............................................................. 89

Disk drive problems ........................................................ 91

CD-ROM drive problems ................................................. 93

Sound system problems ................................................ 94

PC Card problems ........................................................... 95

Printer problems .............................................................. 97

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Modem problems ............................................................ 98

Develop good computing habits.......................................... 99

If you need further assistance ............................................ 100

Before you call................................................................. 100

Contacting Toshiba ......................................................... 101

Part III: Appendixes

Appendix A: Hot Keys............................................................. 105

Appendix B: Features and Specifications.............................. 109

Certification...................................................................... 114

Optional accessories and devices.................................. 115

Appendix C: Power Cable Connectors.................................. 117

Appendix D: Video Modes ..................................................... 119

Appendix E: International Warranty....................................... 125

What the warranty covers.............................................. 125

Toshiba's Worldwide Computer Representatives........ 127

Toshiba addresses for the Internet/World Wide Web.. 130

Toshiba Bulletin Board Service addresses in Europe.. 130

Appendix F: If your computer is stolen................................. 133

Index......................................................................................... 137

This guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Safety icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi

Other documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Service options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Introduction

Welcome to the world of portable computing. With your ne w Toshiba Satellite wherever you go.

Satellite 1620CDS and 1640CDT computers provide fas t and easy Internet access. Microsoft already installed on your computer . It of fers exciting ne w features and easy Internet access.

This guide

This guide introduces the computer’s features. Y ou can:

Read the entire guide from beginning to end.

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Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.

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Use the table of contents and the index to find speci fic

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information.

If you are new to computers, or hav e not used a notebook computer before, read through the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the parts of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out whatever inte rests you most.

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Safety icons

This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potent ial hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. The safety cautions have been classif ied according to the ser iousness of the risk, and the following icons highlight thes e 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 provides technical information about the unit.

HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips.

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