Toshiba TE2100 Series User Manual

TE2100 Series User’s Guide

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Compact Disk-Read/Write

The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk-Read/Write (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, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.

Protection of Stored Data

For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.

Critical Applications

The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.

FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❖ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

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

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 serial port, parallel port, monitor port, USB port, PS/2 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.

Contact:

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

9740 Irvine Blvd.

Irvine, CA 92618-1697

(949) 583-3000

port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications

Industry Canada requirement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

FCC requirements

The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems.

Installation

When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information:

❖ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem.

❖ The FCC registration number of the modem.

❖ The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the modem, which is 0.6B.

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

Type of service

Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone company will provide this information upon request.

Telephone company procedures

The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

If problems arise

If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation or an authorized representative of Toshiba Corporation.

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 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or individual.

In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message.

Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment

1 NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified

equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment

malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the

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

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type)

for this equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.

Wireless Interoperability

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

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

approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi™) certification as defined by the WECA

Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance.

Wireless LAN and your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

❖ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes, or

❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or

services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g., airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.

Regulatory Information

The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

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.

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 Toshiba 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❖ Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

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

Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba.

The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

Approved Countries for use

This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1.

Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark

Finland France Germany Greece Iceland

Ireland Italy Japan Luxembourg Mexico

Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal

Spain Sweden Switzerland UK USA

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,DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

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

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

Location of the required label

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

CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1

This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

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

Export Administration regulation

This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.

Notice

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

TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Trademarks

AccuPoint II, Fn-esse, Noteworthy, InTouch, and SelectBay are registered trademarks, SelectServ, and Ask IRIS Online, are trademarks, of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.

IBM and Wake on LAN are registered trademarks and PS/2 is a trademark of IBM Corporation.

MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Media Player, DirectX, and DirectShow are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software, Inc.

WinDVD™ is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.

Sound Blaster Pro is a registered trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.

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Wi-Fi

is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance.

Yamaha is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

Dolby - Manufactured by Toshiba under license from Dolby Laboratories/Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Computer disposal information

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at

www.eiae.org.

Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................. 23

This guide............................................................................... 23

Safety icons............................................................................ 24

Other icons used............................................................... 25

Other documentation............................................................ 25

Service options...................................................................... 26

Chapter 2: Finding Your Way Around ..................................... 27

Making sure you have everything........................................ 27

Front with the display panel closed................................. 28

Back with rear panel closed ............................................. 29

Back with rear panel open................................................ 30

Right side........................................................................... 31

Left side.............................................................................. 31

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

Keyboard and display features............................................. 34

Front with the display panel open.................................... 34

Indicator panel lights......................................................... 36

Keyboard indicator panel lights ....................................... 37

Chapter 3: Getting Started........................................................ 39

Selecting a place to work...................................................... 39

Creating a computer-friendly environment.................... 39

Keeping yourself comfortable.......................................... 40

Other precautions ................................................................. 44

Setting up your computer.................................................... 45

Connecting to a power source......................................... 46

Turning on the computer...................................................... 48

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

Turning on the power ...................................................... 48

Setting up your software...................................................... 50

Registering your computer with Toshiba............................ 50

Setting up other devices................................................... 50

Turning off the computer...................................................... 51

Closing the display panel ................................................. 52

Chapter 4: Connecting Other External Devices....................... 53

Using external display devices............................................. 53

Connecting the display device......................................... 54

Directing the display output when you turn on the

computer........................................................................... 55

Adjusting the quality of the external display................... 56

Video limitations ............................................................... 56

Using an external keyboard.................................................. 57

Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key...... 58

Using a mouse...................................................................... 58

Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II............. 58

Connecting a local printer .................................................... 59

Connecting an external diskette drive.................................. 61

Connecting external speakers or headphones................... 62

Connecting a microphone.................................................... 62

Using an expansion device................................................... 62

Adding memory.................................................................... 63

Installing a memory module............................................ 63

Removing a memory module ......................................... 66

Using Slim SelectBay® modules ......................................... 67

Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®............. 67

Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®................. 68

Inserting and removing hard drives .................................... 69

Inserting and removing PC Cards........................................ 71

Inserting a PC Card........................................................... 71

Removing a PC Card........................................................ 73

Setting up a PC Card for your computer ........................ 74

Connecting your modem to a telephone line...................... 74

Connecting to a phone line............................................... 75

Chapter 5: Learning the Basics................................................ 77

Computing tips...................................................................... 77

Using the keyboard............................................................... 79

Character keys .................................................................. 79

Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard..... 79

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ......................................................... 80

Function keys .................................................................... 80

Windows special keys...................................................... 81

Overlay keys ..................................................................... 81

Using the AccuPoint II pointing device ............................... 83

Starting a program................................................................ 84

Starting a program from the Start menu........................ 85

Starting a program from Windows® Explorer............... 85

Starting a program from the Run dialog box................. 86

Saving your work .................................................................. 87

Printing your work................................................................. 89

Using a compact disc drive.................................................. 90

Inserting compact discs .................................................. 91

Removing compact discs ............................................... 94

Caring for CDs and DVDs ................................................ 94

Using PC Cards ..................................................................... 95

Hot swapping.................................................................... 95

Using your computer at the office ....................................... 96

Using a computer lock.......................................................... 96

Caring for your computer..................................................... 97

Cleaning the computer..................................................... 98

Moving the computer....................................................... 98

Backing up your work........................................................... 98

Preparing for communications............................................ 99

Powering down the computer............................................. 99

Using Turn Off Computer............................................... 100

Using Hibernation........................................................... 103

Using Standby................................................................. 105

Toshiba’s online resources................................................. 108

Chapter 6: Mobile Computing................................................ 109

Toshiba’s energy-saver design........................................... 109

Running the computer on battery power ......................... 110

Battery Notice.................................................................. 110

Charging the batteries.................................................... 111

Monitoring battery power.............................................. 112

What to do when the battery alarm sounds..................... 114

Changing batteries.............................................................. 115

Taking care of your battery................................................. 117

Safety precautions.......................................................... 117

Maximizing battery life ................................................... 118

Disposing of used batteries........................................... 119

Conserving power............................................................... 120

Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional..... 121

Using a hot key to set the power usage mode............. 121

Additional options for power.............................................. 122

Chapter 7: Exploring Your Options........................................ 123

Exploring the desktop ......................................................... 123

Finding your way around the desktop........................... 123

Exchanging data with another computer.......................... 126

Transferring files.............................................................. 126

Getting help transferring files......................................... 127

Setting up for communications..................................... 127

Connecting the modem to a telephone line.................. 129

Connecting your computer to a network ..................... 129

An overview of using the Internet...................................... 132

The Internet...................................................................... 133

The World Wide Web .................................................... 133

Internet Service Providers.............................................. 133

Connecting to the Internet ............................................. 133

Surfing the Internet......................................................... 134

Internet features.............................................................. 135

Uploading and downloading files from the Internet ... 135

Exploring audio features..................................................... 136

Playing an audio CD........................................................ 136

Playing CDs using Auto-Run......................................... 137

Creating a CD................................................................... 137

Recording sounds .......................................................... 138

Using external speakers or headphones....................... 139

Playing DVDs....................................................................... 140

Using the WinDVD toolbar............................................. 141

Using the WinDVD status bar........................................ 142

Using the WinDVD control panel................................... 142

Using the control panel playback buttons .................... 143

Maximizing the video window....................................... 145

Using playlists...................................................................... 146

Creating playlists............................................................. 146

Loading and playing playlists......................................... 147

Resuming normal playback after using playlists......... 148

Customizing WinDVD......................................................... 148

Setting general properties.............................................. 149

Setting audio properties................................................. 150

Setting display properties .............................................. 152

Using WinDVD advanced features.................................... 153

Zooming in...................................................................... 157

Zooming out.................................................................... 157

Panning............................................................................ 157

Adjusting the color balance ........................................... 158

Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD................ 158

Getting help.......................................................................... 158

Exiting WinDVD................................................................... 158

Chapter 8: Expansion Options ............................................... 159

Devices for office computing............................................. 159

Connecting external (optional) devices......................... 160

Using an external keyboard................................................ 161

Using a mouse ................................................................... 161

Connecting a serial mouse ............................................ 161

Connecting a USB mouse.............................................. 162

Connecting a PS/2 mouse............................................. 162

Using a printer .................................................................... 164

Connecting a parallel printer.......................................... 165

Setting up your printer................................................... 165

Using an external monitor.................................................. 169

Connecting the display device....................................... 169

Directing the display output when you turn on the

computer......................................................................... 171

Adjusting the quality of the external display................. 172

Video limitations ............................................................. 172

Using the Wi-Fi™

Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module....................... 173

Using an expansion device................................................. 174

Mini PCI module................................... 173

Chapter 9: Toshiba Utilities..................................................... 175

Fn-esse................................................................................. 176

Starting Fn-esse.............................................................. 176

Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 178

Viewing existing key assignments ................................ 179

Changing or removing existing key assignments ... 180

Hotkey utility ........................................................................ 180

Toshiba Console.................................................................. 181

Customizing Your Computer ......................................... 182

Network............................................................................ 182

Security............................................................................ 182

Power Management....................................................... 183

Slim SelectBay™ and Docking........................................... 186

Mobile Extension Service............................................... 186

Slim SelectBay™ Service ............................................... 186

Toshiba Hardware Setup .................................................... 187

Toshiba Power Saver utility................................................ 189

Enabling Hibernation........................................................... 190

Setting user passwords...................................................... 190

Using an instant password ............................................ 191

Setting a user password................................................. 191

Disabling a user password............................................. 192

Using a supervisor password ............................................ 192

Setting a supervisor password...................................... 192

Deleting a supervisor password.................................... 193

Chapter 10: If Something Goes Wrong ................................ 195

Problems that are easy to fix.............................................. 195

Problems when you turn on the computer...................... 197

The Windows® operating system is not working............ 198

Using Startup options to fix problems.......................... 199

Internet problems........................................................... 200

The Windows® XP operating system can help you.... 200

Resolving a hardware conflict............................................ 201

A plan of action............................................................... 201

Resolving hardware conflicts on your own.................. 202

Fixing a problem with Device Manager ........................ 203

Memory problems.......................................................... 205

Power and the batteries ................................................. 205

Keyboard problems........................................................ 207

Display problems............................................................ 207

Disk drive problems ....................................................... 209

DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems...... 212

Sound system problems ............................................... 220

PC Card problems.......................................................... 220

Printer problems............................................................. 223

Modem problems........................................................... 224

Develop good computing habits ....................................... 225

If you need further assistance............................................ 227

Before you call................................................................. 227

Contacting Toshiba......................................................... 227

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ..................................... 229

Toshiba’s worldwide offices .............................................. 229

Appendix A: Hot Keys............................................................. 233

Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors.................................. 239

Glossary................................................................................... 241

Index......................................................................................... 257

Introduction

Welcome to the world of powerful, portable multimedia computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work can accompany you wherever you go.

TE2100 Series computers provide considerable computing power, enabling you to perform the most demanding computing tasks from any location.

You will find your operating system, Microsoft Professional already installed on your computer. Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access.

This guide

This guide introduces the computer’s features. You can:

❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end

❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you

❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific

information

Windows® XP

Introduction

Safety icons

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

Safety icons

This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. The safety instructions have been classified according to the seriousness of risk; the following icons highlight these instructions:

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 indicates technical information about the computer.

HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.

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

Service options

Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ Toshiba’s Web site at Toshiba.com.

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

Something Goes Wrong” on page 195.

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warranty programs. For more information, visit

Chapter 1

Finding Your Way Around

This chapter presents a grand tour of your TE2100 Series computer. It serves as a reference to locate specific parts of the computer.

Making sure you have everything

Before you do anything else, consult the Quick Start card shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything.

If any items are missing or damaged, notify your authorized Toshiba representative or your network administrator immediately. For additional help, see “If Something Goes

Wrong” on page 195.

Finding Your Way Around

Making sure you have everything

Front with the display panel closed

Infrared port

Headphone jack Microphone jack

Sliding the display latch opens the computer’s display panel. For more information, see “Keyboard and display features” on

page 34

The system indicator panel consists of several lights that provide information about various system functions. For more information, see “Indicator panel lights” on page 36.

The infrared port provides a cable-free connection for transferring data between your computer and another device, such as a printer or another computer that has a compatible infrared port.

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

System indicator panel

Display Latch

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external microphone or other audio input device to the computer.

Making sure you have everything

Back with rear panel closed

Finding Your Way Around

Cooling vent DC IN

DC IN —Lets you plug in the AC adapter.

USB ports

PS/2 port

Cooling vent—Provides ventilation to keep the computer’s processor from overheating. The vent lets the processor continue performing at its maximum speed.

CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the computer’s processor, make sure you don’t block the cooling vent.

USB ports—The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports provide a connection for USB peripherals. USB is a single-cabling and connection standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 mega bits per second (Mbps) for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, a diskette drive and a video camera. USB allows “hot swapping” of peripherals, which means that components may be plugged and unplugged while the computer is on.

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.

Finding Your Way Around

Making sure you have everything

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port—Lets you connect an optional PS/2-compatible

PS/2

mouse or keyboard. You can use an optional Y-cable to connect both a mouse and a keyboard to the port.

Back with rear panel open

Serial port

RGB (monitor) port

Ether

Parallel port

Network port Modem port

RGB (monitor) port—Lets you connect an external monitor or projector.

Parallel port—Lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device.

Modem port—Lets you connect the computer’s internal modem directly to a conventional telephone line.

The Network port (RJ45 jack) provides access to a LAN via standard Ethernet

network cable.

Serial port—Lets you connect a serial mouse, serial printer, or other serial device.

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Toshiba TE2100 Series User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

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Making sure you have everything

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