Toshiba TE2000, TE2300 Series User Manual

TE2000 Series

User’s Guide

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C6608-1201M1

Models: TE2000 Series

Compact Disk-Read/Write

The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk-Read/Write (CD-RW), one of the most adv anced storage technologies av ailable. 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 INF ORMATIO N SYSTEMS (“T OSHIB A”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NO T WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERR UPTED OR ERR OR FREE. Y OU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE T O OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PR OGRAMS, 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 D AT A IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROU BLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER ST ORAGE DEVICES AND THE D ATA CANN OT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMA GE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING Y OUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE D ATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FA ILURE 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 , T OSHIB A, ITS A FFILIATES 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 NO T TO SHIB A, 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™ port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user 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: T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3000

’s authority to operate the

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 an y 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 T oshiba Corporation or an authorized representativ e 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 indi vidual 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

T erminal 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 impor tant 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 Equi v alence 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 Equiv 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 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 T oshiba W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card prod ucts 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 (Re vision B), as defined and

approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

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

Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance.

Wireless LAN and your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio de vices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The le vel of ener gy emitted by W ireless LAN de vices however is far much less than the electromagnetic ener gy emitted b y wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, T oshiba believ es W ireless LAN is safe for use b y 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 extensi ve research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of W ireless 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 en vironment (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 T oshiba W ireless 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 W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nev ertheless, 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 de vice in combination with Wireless LAN Outdoor Antenna products, a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance. The distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20.0 cm.

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

The T oshiba W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequenc y 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.

T oshiba 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,D VD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-R W dri ves employ a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

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

T o pre vent direct e xposure 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 T oshiba 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 W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICU LA R 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 TOR T, 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 , and SelectBay are re gistered trademarks, SelectServ, Ask IRIS Online, and VirtualTech are trademarks, and InTouch is a registered trademark of T oshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation.

IBM and W ake on LAN are re gistered trademarks and PS/2 is a trademark of IBM Corporation.

MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows, W indo ws 98SE, W indo ws 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 Sound Blaster Pro is a registered trademark of Creative Labs, Inc. Wi-Fi Yamaha is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and “Dolby

Digital” are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies.

™

is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance.

is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.

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.or g.

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

This guide............................................................................... 24

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

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

Other documentation............................................................ 26

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

Using the AccuPoint II pointing device............................... 50

Setting up your software...................................................... 52

Registering your computer with Toshiba............................ 52

Setting up other devices................................................... 52

Turning off the computer...................................................... 53

Closing the display panel ................................................. 53

Chapter 4: Connecting Other External Devices....................... 55

Using external display devices............................................. 55

Connecting the display device......................................... 56

Directing the display output when you turn on the

computer........................................................................... 57

Adjusting the quality of the external display................... 58

Video limitations ............................................................... 58

Using an external keyboard.................................................. 59

Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key...... 60

Using a mouse...................................................................... 61

Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II............. 61

Connecting a local printer .................................................... 62

Connecting an external diskette drive.................................. 64

Connecting external speakers or headphones................... 65

Connecting a microphone.................................................... 65

Using an expansion device................................................... 66

Adding memory.................................................................... 67

Memory module sizes...................................................... 67

Installing a memory module............................................ 68

Removing a memory module.......................................... 70

Using Slim SelectBay

Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay

Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay

Inserting and removing hard drives .................................... 74

Inserting and removing PC Cards........................................ 76

Inserting a PC Card........................................................... 76

Removing a PC Card........................................................ 77

Setting up a PC Card for your computer ........................ 78

Connecting your modem to a telephone line...................... 79

Connecting to a phone line............................................... 79

Chapter 5: Learning the Basics................................................ 81

Computing tips...................................................................... 81

Using the keyboard............................................................... 82

Character keys .................................................................. 83

Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard..... 83

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ......................................................... 84

Function keys .................................................................... 84

Windows special keys...................................................... 84

Overlay keys ..................................................................... 85

Starting a program................................................................ 87

Starting a program from the Start menu........................ 87

Starting a program from Windows

Starting a program from the Run dialog box................. 89

Saving your work .................................................................. 90

Printing your work................................................................. 92

Using a compact disc drive.................................................. 93

Inserting compact discs .................................................. 94

Removing compact discs ............................................... 96

Caring for CDs and DVDs ................................................ 97

Using PC Cards ..................................................................... 98

Hot swapping.................................................................... 98

Using your computer at the office ....................................... 99

modules......................................... 72

Explorer .............. 88

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Using a computer lock.......................................................... 99

Caring for your computer................................................... 100

Cleaning the computer................................................... 100

Moving the computer..................................................... 101

Backing up your work......................................................... 101

Preparing for communications.......................................... 101

Powering down the computer........................................... 102

Using Turn Off Computer............................................... 102

Using Hibernation........................................................... 106

Using Standby................................................................. 108

Toshiba’s online resources................................................. 112

Chapter 6: Mobile Computing................................................ 113

Toshiba’s energy-saver design........................................... 113

Running the computer on battery power ......................... 113

Charging the batteries.................................................... 114

Monitoring battery power.............................................. 115

What to do when the battery alarm sounds..................... 117

Changing batteries.............................................................. 118

Taking care of your battery................................................. 120

Safety precautions.......................................................... 120

Maximizing battery life ................................................... 121

Disposing of used batteries........................................... 121

Conserving power............................................................... 121

Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional..... 122

Using a hot key to set the power usage mode............. 123

Additional options for power.............................................. 124

Chapter 7: Exploring Your Options........................................ 125

Exploring the desktop......................................................... 125

Finding your way around the desktop.......................... 126

Exchanging data with another computer.......................... 128

Transferring files ............................................................. 128

Getting help transferring files......................................... 129

Setting up for communications..................................... 129

Connecting the modem to a telephone line.................. 131

Connecting your computer to a network ..................... 131

An overview of using the Internet...................................... 134

The Internet...................................................................... 134

The World Wide Web .................................................... 134

Internet Service Providers.............................................. 135

Connecting to the Internet ............................................. 135

Surfing the Internet......................................................... 136

Internet features.............................................................. 136

Uploading and downloading files from the Internet ... 137

Exploring audio features..................................................... 137

Playing an audio CD........................................................ 138

Creating a CD................................................................... 139

Recording sounds .......................................................... 139

Using external speakers or headphones....................... 141

Playing DVDs....................................................................... 142

Using the WinDVD toolbar............................................. 143

Using the WinDVD status bar........................................ 144

Using the WinDVD control panel................................... 144

Using the control panel playback buttons .................... 145

Maximizing the video window....................................... 147

Using playlists...................................................................... 148

Creating playlists............................................................. 148

Loading and playing playlists......................................... 149

Resuming normal playback after using playlists......... 150

Customizing WinDVD......................................................... 150

Setting general properties.............................................. 151

Setting audio properties................................................. 152

Setting display properties............................................... 154

Using WinDVD advanced features .................................... 155

Zooming in ...................................................................... 159

Zooming out.................................................................... 159

Panning............................................................................ 159

Adjusting the color balance............................................ 160

Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD................ 160

Getting help.......................................................................... 160

Exiting WinDVD................................................................... 160

Chapter 8: Expansion Options ............................................... 161

Devices for office computing............................................. 161

Connecting external (optional) devices......................... 162

Using an external keyboard................................................ 163

Using a mouse ................................................................... 164

Connecting a serial mouse ............................................ 164

Connecting a USB mouse.............................................. 164

Connecting a PS/2 mouse............................................. 164

Using a printer .................................................................... 166

Connecting a parallel printer.......................................... 167

Setting up your printer................................................... 168

Using an external monitor.................................................. 171

Connecting the display device....................................... 172

Directing the display output when you turn on the

computer......................................................................... 173

Adjusting the quality of the external display................. 174

Video limitations ............................................................. 175

Using the Wi-Fi

Accessing the Wi-Fi

Using an expansion device................................................. 176

™

Mini PCI module................................... 175

™

Mini PCI module...................... 175

Chapter 9: Toshiba Utilities..................................................... 177

Fn-esse................................................................................. 178

Starting Fn-esse.............................................................. 178

Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 180

Viewing existing key assignments................................ 181

Changing or removing existing key assignments ...... 182

Hotkey utility........................................................................ 183

Toshiba Console.................................................................. 184

Customizing Your Computer......................................... 185

Network........................................................................... 185

Security............................................................................ 185

Power Management....................................................... 186

Slim SelectBay

Mobile Extension Service............................................... 188

Slim SelectBay

Toshiba Hardware Setup .................................................... 189

Toshiba Power Saver utility................................................ 192

Enabling Hibernation........................................................... 193

Setting user passwords...................................................... 194

Using an instant password ............................................ 194

Setting a user password................................................. 195

Disabling a user password............................................. 196

Using a supervisor password ............................................ 197

Setting a supervisor password...................................... 197

Deleting a supervisor password.................................... 198

Chapter 10: If Something Goes Wrong................................ 199

Problems that are easy to fix.............................................. 199

Problems when you turn on the computer....................... 201

The Windows

Using Startup options to fix problems.......................... 203

Internet problems............................................................ 204

The Windows® XP operating system can help you.... 204

Resolving a hardware conflict............................................ 205

A plan of action................................................................ 205

Resolving hardware conflicts on your own.................. 206

Fixing a problem with Device Manager......................... 207

Memory problems.......................................................... 209

Power and the batteries.................................................. 209

Keyboard problems........................................................ 211

Display problems............................................................ 211

Disk drive problems........................................................ 213

DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems...... 216

Sound system problems................................................ 224

PC Card problems........................................................... 224

™

and Docking............................................ 188

™

Service............................................... 189

operating system is not working ........... 202

Printer problems............................................................. 227

Modem problems........................................................... 228

Develop good computing habits ....................................... 229

If you need further assistance............................................ 231

Before you call................................................................. 231

Contacting Toshiba......................................................... 231

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ..................................... 233

Toshiba’s worldwide offices .............................................. 233

Appendix A: Windows® 98SE Supplemental Information.. 237

Appendix B: Hot Keys............................................................. 257

Appendix C: Power Cable Connectors.................................. 263

Glossary................................................................................... 265

Index......................................................................................... 281

Introduction

W elcome to the world of po werful, portable multimedia computing. With your T oshiba notebook computer , your work can accompany you wherever you go.

TE2000 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 or Windo ws installed on your computer. Your operating system offers exciting features and easy Internet access.

NOTE: If your operating system is Windows® XP Professional, Toshiba suggests, when in the Control Panel, that you switch to Classic View to see and use the functions and utilities available with the Toshiba program icons.

98SE (see Appendix A), already

Windows® XP

Introduction

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

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 whate ver 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:

Introduction

Safety icons

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.

Introduction

Making sure you have everything

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

If any items are missing or damaged, notify your authorized T oshiba representati ve or your netw ork administrator immediately . For additional help, see “If Something Goes

Wrong” on page 199.

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. F or more information, see “Keyboard and display features” on

page 34

The system indicator panel consists of sev eral 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 de vices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers.

System indicator panel

Display Latch

The microphone jack allows you to connect an e xternal 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 socket

DC IN socket—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 pro vide a connection for USB peripherals. USB is a single-cabling and connection standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 million bits per second (Mbps) for peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, a diskette dri v e 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.

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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.

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Serial port

Ether

RGB port

Parallel port

Network port Modem port

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

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

device.

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

standard Ethernet

network cable.

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

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

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Toshiba TE2000, TE2300 Series User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

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