Toshiba SATELLITE 2805, SATELLITE 2800 User Manual

User’s Guide

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Model: Satellite 2800/2805 Series FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity

Information”

This equipment has beentested 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. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,whichcan be determinedbyturning theequipmen toff and on, the useris encouraged to try tocorrect the interference byone ormore of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increasethe separation between the equipmentand recei v e r.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be

attached to this computer. Operation with non-compliant peri pherals 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 serial port, parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2™ port and mi crophone jack. Changes or modific ations made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user equipment.

This devicecomplies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the follo wi ngtwo conditions:

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This device may notcause harmful interf eren ce .

’s autho rit y to operate the

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This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

Contact: ToshibaAmericaInformationSystems,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 àla 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 areready toinstall or use the modem, call your localtelephone company and give them the following information:

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The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C.

The telephone number ofthe line to which youwill connect the modem.

The FCC registration number of the modem. The ringer equivalence number (REN) of the modem, which is 0.5B.

T ype 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 toit, the telephone company will provide this information upon request.

T elephone Company Procedures

The goal ofthe telephone company is toprovide youwith 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 changesmightaffectyour service ortheoperationofyourequipment,the telephone company will giveyou notice, in writing, to allow you to make anychanges 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 aproblem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection. Ifadvance notice isnot 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 eventrepairs are ever needed on your modem,theyshouldbeperformedbyToshibaAmericaInformation Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

Disconnection

If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line,please callthe telephone companyand letthem knowof this change.

Fax Branding

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makesit unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device tosend any message via a telephone faxmachine 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 orsuch business, other entity or individual.

In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should complete the setup foryour 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 telecommu nic ati onsnetworkprotective,operationa land saf e ty 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.

Befor einstallingthis equi pment ,users should ensurethat 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 aboveconditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairsto certifiedequipment should becoordinatedby a representative designated by the supplier.Any repairs or alterations made bythe user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause torequest the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility,telephone lines andinternal

metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together.This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution:Users should notattempt to makesuch conn ect io ns themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

2 The user manual of analog equipment mustcontain the equipment’s

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

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device is 0.2. NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each

terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminalsallowedto be connected to a telep hon einterface .The terminationon aninterfacemayconsist of any combinationof 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.

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Safety Instructions

The CD-R OM/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain forfuture reference. Should the unit everrequire maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified mayresult in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Location of the required label

(The following is a sample. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.)

CAUTIONS: 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 st ation.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not t ry 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.

This guide is copyrighted byToshibaAmerica 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, howev er ,with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

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 Administr ati onRegulationsis prohibi ted .

Notice

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

TOSHIBACORPORATION 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 DIRECTLYOR INDIRECTLY FROMANY 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 MANUALOR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

T rademarks

Satellite, Noteworthy ,Fn-esse, and AccuPointare registered trademarks, SecureSleep, SelectServ,Active Menu,Ask IRIS Online, and VirtualTech are trademarks, and InTouch is aservice mark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.

CompuServe and America Online are registered trademarks of America Online, Inc.

D VDEx pre ssis atrademark of Mediamatics ,Inc., a National Semiconductor Company.

Mediamatics is a registered trademark of Mediamatics, Inc. Manufactured underlicense from Dolby Laboratories, Dolby ,DolbyDigital

Surround, and Dolby Digital are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software, Inc. Wakeon LAN and OS/2 are registered trademarks and PS/2 is a

trademark of IBM Corporation. Macrovision is aregistered trademark of Macrovision Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media Player,NetMeeting, MSN, Outlook,

Microsoft Press, DirectSound, Direct3DSound, DirectShow, DirectMusic, and DirectX are registered trademarks, and Active Desktop is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

SoundBlaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology ,Ltd. Intel, Celeron, and Pentiumare registered trademarks, andSpeedStep is

a trademark of Intel Corporation. WorldNetis a registered trademark of AT&T, Inc. Yahoo! and My Yahoo!are registered trademarks of Yahoo!, Inc. Energy Star is a registered trademark of the U .S. Environmental

ProtectionAgency. All other brandand produ ctnames are trademarksor registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Energy Star Compliance

As an Energy Star®partner,Toshiba has determinedthat thisproductis Energy Star compliant.

Introduction

Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your Satellite computer offers enhanced multimedia and easy Internet access. With your new Toshiba notebookcomputer ,your work canaccompanyyou whereveryougo.

Your Satellite computer’soperating system is Microsoft Windows®Millennium Edition, which offers exciting new features, enhanced home networking, and easy Internet access.

This guide

This guide introduces the computer’sfeatures. You can:

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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 specific information.

Safety icons

If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook computer before ,read through thefirstcouple ofchaptersto familiarizeyourselfwiththe components of the computer and how to turn it on. After that, seek out whateverinterests 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 your equipment, or loss of data. The safety cautions havebeen 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 t he safety instruction is not observed.

CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in da mage t o e quipme nt or prop er ty if t he sa fe ty instruction is not observed.

NOTE: This icon indi cate s infor matio n that relat es to the safe operation of the equipment or related items.

Service options

Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ™ warranty programs. See the warranty and service material included with yourcomputer for registration information.

If you havea problem or need to contact T oshiba,see If

Something Goes Wrong on page 199.

PART I

GETTING TO KNOW Y OUR

COMPUTER

What is in Part I

This part explains the components of your Satellite computer and how to use them. Many details and technical information can be foundin Part III. Do nothesitateto skip around. Guides,suchas this one, are not meant to be read from cover to cover .

Chapter 1

Finding Your Way Around

This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your Satellite computer.It serves as a reference when youneedtolocate 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 missingordamaged, notify your dealer immediately. For additional help, see If you need

further assistance on page 240.

Finding Your Way Around

Front with the display closed

Bass speakers

Display latch

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

Back

Parallel port

LAN port

DC-IN jack

DC-IN jack PS/2 port

PS/2 port USB ports

USB ports

Monitor port

Cooling ve nt s Modem port

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

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Back

The PS/2™port allows you to connect an optional PS/2compatible mouse or external keyboard. Alternatively, you can connect an optional Y -cab lethat allows youto use a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboardsimultaneously.

The USB (UniversalSerial Bus)ports allowsyouto connect USB peripherals to your computer.

DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard th at supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals su ch as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. USB peri pherals have a single standard for cabling and conne ctors. The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals.

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

CAUTION: T o pre vent possib le overheatin g of the CPU, make sure you don’t block the cooling vents.

The modem port lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a standard telephone line. For more information, see Using the modem on page 81.

The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area network using a 10/100 Ethernet link.

The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device,includingECP-compatibledevices .

The monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor.

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Right side

DVD-ROM

manual eject

button

Video/audio out jack Microphone jack

Headphone jack Volume control dial

DVD-ROM eject button

DVD-ROM drive

The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers.

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

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

The 3.5 mm video/audio out jack allows you to play D VD audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts audio/ video inputs.

The DVD-R OM drive enables youto playhigh-resolution, full-screen videos at up to 30 frames per second. Y oucan also use it to install and run programs from application CDROMs, and to play music CDs.

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Left side

The DVD-R OM eject button opens the DVD-ROMtray . The DVD-R OM manual eject button enables you to open

the D VD-ROMtra ywhen the computer is turned off.

Left side

PC Card eject buttons

Security lock slot

PC Card lock

PC Card slots

Diskette drive

Diskette drive release button

Reset button

The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional

PORT- Noteworthy

computer lock cable to your computer

to secure it to a large, heavy object such as your desk. The PC Card lock holds the PC Cards in place once they

are installed. The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two T ypeI or

Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. See Using PC

Cards on page 170 for more information.

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Left side

Pressing the Reset button restarts the computer when it is not responding to the keyboard. This ov errides the Standby command, which enables you to continue working from where youleft off.Use this button onlyif all other attemptsat restarting the computer have failed.

CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the Reset button. Pencil lead c an b reak of f in side th e c ompu ter and da mage i t. Instead, use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip.

The diskette drive release button opens the diskette drive. The diskette drive allows you to use either high-density or

double-density3.5-inch diskettes.Formoreinformation, see

Using diskettes on page 67.

The PC Card eject buttons release PC Cards from the corresponding slots.

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Front with the display open

CD/DVD control buttons Keyboard

indicator panel CD/DVD/Media Player

switch System indicator panel

Power button

Function keys

AccuPo int II

control

buttons

The CD/DVDcontrol buttonsallowyouto play audio CDs when thedisplay panelisclosed and thecomputeris turned off. You can also use them to play CDs and D VDs with the display panel open and the computer turned on. For a description of these controls, see CD/DVDcontrol buttons on page 26.

Screen

Speakers

Internet butto n

Pointing device

Keyboard

Palm rest

The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about various keyboard functions. For details, see Keyboard indicator panel on page 24.

The CD/D VD/MediaPlayer switchsets the computer to turn on the CD/DVDpla yerautomatically if there is a disc in the D VD-ROMdrive when the computer is turned off, or to power up and launch Windows Media Player.

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Front with the display open

The lightsonthe system indicator panel provideinf ormation about various system functions. For a description of these lights, see System indicator panel on page 25.

The power button turns the computer on and off. The function keys, when used with the

Fn key, activate

sever aldifferentsystem functions. For more information, see Hot Keys on page 248.

The AccuPoint

II control buttons work with the pointing device.Thelarger buttonacts as the primary button on a mouse. The smaller button acts as the secondary mouse button. The two small buttons above the primary button are up and down scroll buttons. For more information, see

Using the AccuPoint II pointing device on page 46.

The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer.

The 85-key keyboardprovidesall the functionality of a fullsize keyboard.Formore information, see Using the

keyboard on page 60.

The AccuPoint IIpointing devicecombines the function of a mousewiththe convenienceof neverhaving toremoveyour hands from the keyboard.

The Internet button turns on the computer and launches your defaultInternet browser.If youhav en’t established an

Internet protocol, the button launches MSN

Internet

Access. The stereo speakers and subwoofer option let you hear

sounds, such as system alarms associated with your software,and music from D VD-ROMsand audio CDs.

The computer’sscreen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear,sharp images. For more information on your viewing options, see Satellite video modes on page 267, or see Display modes on page 251.

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Front with the display open

Keyboard indicator panel

The caps lock light glows when you press the Caps Lock key . When this light is on, pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase (capital) letter .

The cursorcontrolmodelightglows when thecursor control overlayis on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key moves the cursor in the direction of the white arrow printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key .

Caps lock light

Cursor control mode light

Numeric mode light

The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key types the white number printed on the front of the key instead of typing the letter printed on the top of the key.

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Front with the display open

System indicator panel

The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source.

AC power light

On/off light

Battery light

Hard disk drive light

Disk activity light

The on/off light glows green when the computer is on. The light glows amber when the computer is in Standby mode.

Thebattery lightindicates the mainbattery’s currentcharge . It glows green when the battery is fully charged. It glows amber while the battery is being charged. It does not glowif thee xternalpowersource isdisconnectedor if thebattery is completely discharged.

The hard disk drive light flashes green while the hard disk drive is being accessed.

The disk activity light flashes green when the diskette drive or the DVD-ROMdriveisbeing accessed.

CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any of the drives are in use. Doing so may damage the disk and result in a loss of data.

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Front with the display open

CD/DVD control buttons

The control buttons on the top of the computer are for playing CDs and DVDs .

The previous track buttonreturns to the preceding track on the disc.

Bass button

Previous track

Play/pause

Stop/eject

Next track

The play/pausebutton starts playing the disc,or pauses the disc if it is currently playing.

Thestopbuttonstopsadiscthatiscurrentlyplaying.Press thebuttonagaintoejectthedisc.

Thene x ttrack bu tt onskips tothefollowi ngtrackonthe disc. The bass button turns the subwoofer speaker on and off.

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Front with the display open

CD/DVD/Media Player power switch

When the computer is turned off and the display panel is closed:

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If there is a DVD in the drive when the CD/DVD/Media Players witchis move d to the left side (CD/DVD),the system will power up and launch D VD Express. For D VDs,you must open the display panel in order to view the video.

Media PlayerCD/DVD

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If there is a music CD in the drive when the CD/D VD/ MediaPlayerswitchismovedtotheleftside(CD/DVD), the soundsystemstarts and theCD plays.You can play audio CDs with the display open or closed and the computer turned on or off.

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If theCD/DVD/Media Playerswitch is movedto the right side (Media Player),the system will power up and launch Windows Media Player .

Formoreinformation, see Playinga CD or DVD on page 70.

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Bottom

Expansio n m e m ory sl ot

cover

Hard disk drive cover

Thee xpansionmemory slotcover protectsthe space where you insert additional memory.See Installing additional

memory (optional) on page 36 for detailed information.

The hard disk drive cover protects the computer’shard disk. Thebatterycov erprotects thebattery .Forinformation about

replacing the battery,see Changing the main battery on page 101.

The battery cover latch (which is the entire molded panel in front of the battery cover) secures the battery coverto the computer,preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case.

Bass speaker

Modem/LAN cover

Battery cover latch

Battery cover

The modem/LAN cover protects the PCI Card which facilitateseither amodem connection, orbotha modemand a LAN connection.

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Chapter 2

Getting Started

This chapter provides tips for working comfortably , describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer.

Selecting a place to work

Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations.

Creating a computer-friendly environment

Place the computer on a flat surface which is large enough forthe computer and any other items you need touse,such as a printer.Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevento verheating.

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Introduction

This guide

Safety icons

Other documentation

Other icons used

Service options

Chapter 1

Finding Your Way Around

Making sure you have everything

Front with the display closed

Back

Right side

Left side

Front with the display open

Keyboard indicator panel

System indicator panel

CD/DVD control buttons

Bottom

Chapter 2

Getting Started

Selecting a place to work

Creating a computer-friendly environment