Toshiba Satellite Pro 4600 Series Supplemental Manual
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Satellite Pro
4600 Series
Supplemental Guide
For Systems with the Windows® 2000
Professional Operating System
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4600 Series User’s
TOSHIBA
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Compact Disk-ReWritable
The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk-ReWritable
(CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies available. As with any
new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the
applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product
may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage.
TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS(“TOSHIBA”), ITS
AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF
THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU
AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE
NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS,
PROFITS, PROGRAMS, D AT A OR REMO VABLE STORA GE MEDIA ARISING
OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USER 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 devi ces as a precaution agai nst possible
failures, alteration, or loss of the data.
DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD
DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE
RECOVERED, TOSHIB A SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR
LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM.
WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR D AT A, PL EASE BE SURE T O
CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR
TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE
F AILURE T O COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.
IF YOUR D AT A IS ALTERED OR LOST
Critical Applications
The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.”
“Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications,
connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear
facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to
injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
ACCORDINGLY, T OSHIBA, 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.
Model: Satellite Pro 4600 Series
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assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
©2001 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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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.
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS , INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO
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FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR IND IRECTLY
FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR
OMISSIONS CONTAINED HER EIN OR FOR D ISCREPANCIES
BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT
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WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR
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Trademarks
Satellite Pro, Fn-esse, and AccuPoint are registered trademarks, VirtualTech is a
trademark, and InTouch is a service mark of T oshiba America Information
Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000 Professional,
and Windows Media are re gistered trademarks of Micr osoft Corporation.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel
Corporation.
Energy Star is a registered trademark of the United States Environmental
Protection Agency.
Other product names and trademarks belong to the individual companies
concerned.
Energy Star Compliance
As an Energy Star® partner, T oshiba has determined that this product is Energy
Star compliant.
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 Industri es Alliance at
www.eiae.org.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................................. 7
Windows® 2000 Professional features ................................ 9
Safety icons.............................................................................. 9
Other icons used ................................................................... 10
Chapter 1: Getting Started........................................................ 11
Using your computer for the first time................................ 11
Setting up your software.................................................. 11
Completing the initial startup procedure......................... 12
Connecting to the Internet .................................................... 13
Setting up a printer................................................................ 13
Turning off the computer...................................................... 15
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................ 17
Exploring the desktop........................................................... 17
Using the Start menu........................................................ 17
Using Windows
Viewing your computer’s contents...................................... 20
Using Windows Explorer ................................................. 20
Naming your files.............................................................. 20
Backing up your work........................................................... 20
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2000 Professional online Help.......... 18
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Powering down the computer............................................. 21
Shut down command ...................................................... 22
Hibernation command ..................................................... 22
Standby command........................................................... 23
Using Shut down .................................................................. 24
Shutting down more quickly ........................................... 24
Starting again after Shut down........................................ 27
Using Hibernation ................................................................. 27
Enabling the Hibernation Command............................... 27
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly................... 29
Starting again from Hibernation...................................... 30
Using Standby....................................................................... 31
Going into Standby mode more quickly......................... 31
Starting again from Standby............................................ 33
Quickly changing your Shut down mode....................... 34
Chapter 3: Toshiba Utilities....................................................... 35
Toshiba Hardware Setup...................................................... 35
Setting the CPU Frequency Mode................................... 38
Index........................................................................................... 39
Introduction
Your new Toshiba Satellite Pro 4600 Series computer comes with
the Windo ws
The Satellite Pr o
provided with your system, contains basic information about your
computer, such as using your computer’s hardware and
troubleshooting advice. It also contains detailed information about
the features supported by the W indo ws
operating system.
This supplemental guide describes features that are different under
the Windo ws
Many features work in much the same way under both the
Windows
operating systems. Examples include:
❖ T oshi ba utilities:
❖ Fn-esse
❖ T oshiba Se rvices
❖ T o shi ba Power Sav er
❖ Power Management
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2000 Professional operating system preinstalled.
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4600 Series User’s Guide, a separate manual
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98 Second Edition
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2000 Professional operating system.
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98 Second Edition and Windo ws® 2000 Professional
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❖ User and supervisor passwords
❖ Plug and Play
❖ Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection
❖ Networking connections
❖ Using external devices, such as a monitor, keyboard and
mouse
❖ Simultaneous use of an external mouse with the AccuPoint II
pointing device
❖ Windo ws Special keys
❖ Starting programs
❖ Saving files
❖ Printing your work
❖ Changing display properties such as the wallpaper and screen
saver
❖ Accessing features via the Start button
❖ Using the Shortcut tray , Taskbar and System tray
❖ Accessing the Internet
❖ Exchanging data with another computer
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❖ Windo ws Media
❖ Hot Keys
❖ Monitoring battery po wer
❖ Setting date and time
Please refer to the user’s guide for information on these features.
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Windows® 2000 Professional featur es
Windows® 2000 Professional features
The Windows® 2000 Professional operating system provides a
number of additional features:
❖ Enhanced configuration and setup wizards
❖ Advanced security and encryption settings
❖ Ability to create a V irtual Pri v ate Netw ork (VPN)
❖ Support for wireless technology
❖ Ability to create specific conf iguration prof iles for each
network you use (for example, the corporate network and
your home network) eliminating the need to manually
configure your system each time you log onto a dif ferent
network
Safety icons
This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in
order to avoid potenti al hazards that could result in personal
injuries, damage to your equipment or loss of data. The safety
instructions have been classif ied according to the se riousness of
the risk, and are highlighted with icons as follows:
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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.
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Other icons used
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.
Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter provides some basic information to help you get
started using your computer with the Windo ws
Professional operating system. See the Satellite Pr o
User’s Guide for instructions on how to turn on your computer.
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Using your computer for the first time
The first time you turn on the computer , the W indo ws® 2000
Professional Setup Wizard inst alls the de vices it f inds on your
system, then guides you through several ess ential steps for setting
up your computer.
Setting up your software
Once you turn on the computer, follo w the instructions on the
screen. In most cases, after you fill in the information, you will be
prompted to click Next to continue to the next step.
1 You will be asked to read and accept the Microsoft
Windo ws
reading the agreement, click the button labeled I accept the
agreement, then click Next to continue.
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2000 Professional License Agreement. After
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4600 Series
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Getting Started
Using your computer for the first time
2 A dialogue box appears prompting you to personalize your
copy of the Windo ws
T ype your name and compan y in the appropriate boxes , then
click Next.
3 You will be asked to name your computer and assign an
Administrator password. You can either type in a name of
your choice or accept the default name that is provided.
The Administrator password is optional. If you assign a
password, you will have to type i t in each time you turn on the
computer. If you choose to skip the password, you can always
assign one later .
4 You will have the opportunity to set the computer’s time and
date.
When the Setup Wizard fi nishes, click Fin ish to rest art the
Windows
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2000 Professional operating system.
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2000 Professional operating system.
Completing the initial startup procedure
When the computer starts again, a dialogue box appears
prompting you for your password. If you did not create a
password, leave the passw ord box empty and click OK.
When you continue, the Getting Started with Windo ws 2000
screen appears. This screen has three options:
❖ Register Now—Click t his option to regist er your copy of the
Windo ws
Microsoft.
If you prefer, click Register Later and you will be prompted
to register at a later time.
❖ Discover W indo ws—Click this option to read and learn more
about the W indo ws
❖ Connect to the Internet—Click this option to start the Internet
Connection Wizard.
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2000 Professional operating system with
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2000 Professional operating system.
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