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1. j 3 Display Tile Center 0K Cancel Apply The Display Properties dialog box 3 Click the Background tab to bring it to the front 4 Scroll through the wallpaper pattern by clicking a name in the list box Windows 95 displays a sample of the wallpaper selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns 5 To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply 6 After you ve chosen a wallpaper pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK Windows 95 returns you to the desktop with the new wallpa per displayed You can view any object s properties by clicking it with the sec ondary button and choosing Properties from the shortcut menu that appears 66 Getting to Know Windows 95 Lesson 10 Setting the Date and Time The next lesson explains how to set two other properties the date and time Lesson 10 Setting the Date and Time You set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the computer on the first time and set up Windows 95 To change the date and time settings now follow these steps 1 2 Click Start then point to Settings Click Control Panel Windows 95 displays the Control Panel Double click the Date Time icon The system displays the Date Time Properties dialog box Date Time Properties HE Date amp Time Time Zone Dat Time mE 1 2E 456 i dJ 78 91001273 i 14 15 16 17 18
2. t 2 y z p Artist New Artist lt E gt r Title New Title Track Track 4 lt 04 gt Total Play 61 40 m s__ Track 03 45 m s The CD Player window To adjust the volume turn the volume control dial on the front of the computer To stop the CD click the stop button To eject a CD click the eject button in the CD Player window or press the CD ROM eject button on the right side of the computer If Windows 95 didn t start CD Player automatically when you inserted the audio CD follow these steps to start it now 1 Double click the My Computer icon Windows 95 opens the My Computer window 2 Click the Audio CD icon with the secondary button 3 Click Play Windows 95 opens the CD Player and starts playing your audio compact disc Playing Back Sound Video and Animation Files Multimedia files are stored in a variety of formats depending on the type of file Sound Files Traditionally sound is recorded in an analog form For example a magnetic tape recorder uses electrical signals to create a single model of a given sound or waveform Most multimedia computers support two types of sound files wave files and MIDI files The Wide World of Multimedia 1 5 1 Playing Back Sound Video and Animation Files Digital Audio Wave Files Digital audio uses computer based technology to record handle and recreate
3. On Title Bar Options O Always Left Justified Always Right Justified Custom Placement Drag To Position The Style page The Style page controls the Display Style options Window Behavior Title Bar Style and On Title Bar Options The Window Behavior option controls where the MaxTime win dow appears on your screen The available settings are Settings Description Normal default Allows the MaxTime window to be cov ered by other active windows Always On Top Keeps the MaxTime window on top of all other windows On Title Bar Places the MaxTime window on the title bar of the currently active window For more information about the Display Style option refer to Keeping the Battery Gauge Visible at All Times on page 127 314 MaxTime The Display Dialog Box The Title Bar Style option controls the size of the MaxTime win dow s title bar The available settings are Settings Regular default Mini None Description Displays the MaxTime title bar at full size Reduces the size of the MaxTime title bar This setting is only available when you have the Display Style option set to Nor mal or Always On Top Hides the MaxTime title bar This setting is only available when you have the Display Style option set to On Title Bar The On Title Bar Options option controls where on the title bar the MaxTime window appears when you have the Window Behavior options
4. 397 398 Using Windows for Workgroups What s on the Screen Program Manager is the gateway to your programs and all the other features of Windows for Workgroups This section describes the features of Program Manager Many of these features such as the menu bar and minimize button are also present in other pro grams you run under Windows for Workgroups When you start Windows for Workgroups you see a screen simi lar to the following Control menu icon Menu bar Program icons Minimize button Program Manager zl File Options Window Help Main y i Toshjba Utilities zl MS aH a O e we B w amp ys a al Cipboard 2 PCMCIA Ed Hardware Maximize button Frome Viewer Creator Configuration Manager Setup Control Panel Windows PIF Editor ReadMe Options ee Read Me Greeting Card ry Program groups 2s EEA HH 223 Bi O Widows Netwok Games Statup Accessories Mierosolt Toshiba Card Program group icons The Program Manager window K Ww Clicking the control menu icon opens the control menu This menu lets you set features such as the size and shape of the cur rent window Double clicking this icon closes the current win dow Clicking one of the words on the menu bar opens a list of related activities Clicking the minimize button reduces the current window to an icon The pro
5. Publish your own articles books and multimedia works Connecting to the World 1 9 5 The Internet and Other Fascinating Places On line Service vs Internet Service Provider Deciding which option is best for you may not be easy Fortu nately you can always change your mind When making a deci sion consider the following KP K Sd On line services combine an easy to use interface and a wide range of useful services with full Internet access Each on line service has a different flavor Look at advertising material for more than one service to see what each provides Then decide which service seems most suitable for you If you don t need the special services offered by an on line ser vice logging on to the Internet via an Internet Service Provider ISP may be best for you Because of the enormous size and number of options on the Internet it can be more difficult to find your way around If possible ask a knowledgeable friend to help you Some service providers such as NetCom and Pipeline provide service to a large area Others may serve an area as small as a single county To find out about Internet service providers in your area check with your computer store look in computer magazines and local newspapers or ask a friend who s already connected What Will it Cost When you call to sign up to an on line service or Internet ser vice provider make sure you have a credit card handy Even if your servic
6. The folder is now associated with the key you just selected To open a pop up list showing the items in that folder press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Making Life Easier Starting Programs Faster 247 Viewing Existing Key Assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assign ments dialog box Expand popup lists The Function Key Assignments dialog box This box lists all the key assignments and the program or docu ment to which they re assigned To view items in a pop up list choose the Expand pop up lists checkbox The buttons at the bottom of the dialog box operate as follows OK exits the dialog box Edit opens the Assignment Type dialog box allowing you to change a key assignment Help displays context sensitive on line help Changing or Removing Existing Key Assignments To change or remove an existing key assignment follow these steps 1 Click in the Fn esse keyboard on the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 248 Options Making Life Easier Starting Programs Faster FnE Assign an FnKey to launch an application directly ey to popup a list that is an application p 19 IF 2 F 12 3 al lel 5 Help Confirm all cha
7. Usage Restart Hardware Configuration Options ParallelfPrinter_ Pointing Devices Display CPU Cache Sound System External Keyboard Fn Key Disable O Left Ctrl Left Alt Right Cul Right Alt O Left Alt Left Shitt O Right Alt Right Shift Left Alt CapsLock The Keyboard page This page controls the keyboard options External Keyboard Fn Key Disable default Left Ctrl Left Alt Right Ctrl Right Alt Left Alt Left Shift Right Alt Right Shift Left Alt CapsLock Allows you to use the selected key combination to emulate the computer s Fn key on an external keyboard For more information see Making Your External Keyboard Pretend it Has the Fn Key on page 216 N Int Keyboard Key Layout Normal default or Alternative Selects the layout of the keyboard s Caps Lock Ctrl and Alt keys For more information see Selecting the Keyboard Layout on page 251 Y 3 3 8 Hardware Setup The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box The Sound System Page The options on this page are grayed out and cannot be changed Use the Sound video and game controllers icon in Windows 95 Device Manager to change the sound system I O Address and DMA Channel settings Refer to Using Device Manager to Con figure Your System on page 253 for instructions The Password Page Refer to Using a Password on page 229 for information about your notebook
8. Usage The following table summarizes the options you can set in the Alarms dialog box Percent Remaining Threshold xx where xx is a percentage you set Allows you to set the trigger point for the battery alarm Trigger Alarm Based on Percent Remaining Threshold Enables the battery alarm For more information about setting the battery alarms refer to Setting the Alarms on page 132 The Set Battery Charge Dialog Box Buttons The computer estimates the current battery charge automatically If for some reason it doesn t know the battery charge you can set it manually in the Set Battery Charge dialog box To open the Set Battery Charge dialog box choose Set Battery Charge from the MaxTime Options menu You may only choose this option when the battery charge is unknown to the system You may never need to set the battery charge unless the battery or the system is faulty The following table summarizes the buttons on the Set Battery Charge dialog box Button Function OK Saves current settings and exits the dialog box MaxTime 3 1 9 The Set Battery Charge Dialog Box Button Function Cancel Cancels current settings and exits the dialog box Help Accesses on line help Battery Charge Options Option Settings Usage Option Settings Usage The following table summarizes the battery charge options Battery Charge xx where xx is a percentage you set Allows you to estimate the
9. K Ww Subscribe to an on line service K Ww Explore the vastness of the Internet K kod Log on to an electronic Bulletin Board Service BBS S Communicate directly with another computer that is equipped with a modem such as one owned by a friend The following sections describe each of these options and provide a brief overview of how to access them On line Services On line services such as America Online AOL and Com puServe provide easy access to home shopping travel arrange ments stock quotes and forums on a wide variety of topics You can send e mail to other subscribers ask questions on almost any subject and access a variety of reference materials Information on most of these services is available through an easy to use user interface Most on line services also provide complete access to the Internet Information about the Internet is contained in the fol lowing section Other on line services are aimed at a much more specific audi ence For example the Dow Jones Personal Journal delivers an electronic version of the Wall Street Journal containing only arti cles that match conditions you set up to suit your interests 19 Connecting to the World The Internet and Other Fascinating Places Exploring the World of the Internet NOTE This section contains only a brief overview of the Internet For more information look through the books on the Internet that are available at yo
10. Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart TSETUP OTHERS The following battery save options appear in a drop down list box when you highlight Battery Save Mode You can only change the settings in this box if the Battery Save Mode is set to User Settings Processing Speed High default or Low Sets the speed at which the Central Processing Unit CPU pro cesses information High runs at 100 MHz Low adds pauses effectively reducing processing speed to approximately 50 MHz N CPU Sleep Mode Enabled Full Power default or Disabled Low Power default If enabled temporarily shuts down the processor when there are no processing requests such as keyboard input or pointing device movement For more information see CPU Sleep Mode on page 141 N Display Auto Off Time periods of 1 3 Low Power default 5 10 15 20 and 30 minutes Full Power default on CT or Disabled Full Power default on CS Turns the display off if it is not used for the time set For more information see Display Auto Off on page 141 N HDD Auto Off Time periods of 1 3 Low Power default 5 10 15 20 and 30 minutes Full Power default Turns the hard disk drive off if it is not used for the time set N omens BOO Option System Auto Off Settings Time periods of 10 20 30 Low Power default 40 50 and 60 minutes or Disabled Full Power default Usage Turns the s
11. PC card slots The right and left sides of the NoteDock Use the two PC card slots to install Type III PC cards The slot on the right of the NoteDock is referred to as Slot 2 The slot on the left side is referred to as Slot 3 For more information see Using PC Cards in the NoteDock on page 227 Use the volume dial to adjust the loudness of the system speaker Use the external diskette drive port to connect the external 3 5 inch diskette drive Guide pin Computer connector Power connector The front of the NoteDock The view of the NoteDock above identifies the locking latch and metal latches that secure the computer to the NoteDock 2 26 Using Your Computer on Your Desk Using the Optional NoteDock K Ww K ad K Ww the computer connector that connects to the NoteDock port on the back of your computer the power connector that provides power to the computer when you connect the NoteDock to a power source the guide pins that help align the computer with the Note Dock ensuring a proper connection Connecting the Computer to the NoteDock To attach the computer to the NoteDock follow these steps 1 2 Turn the computer off Remove all cables from the back of the computer Guide pin Attaching the computer to the NoteDock 6 7 Lift the locking latch on the NoteDock Align the two holes on the bottom of the computer with the guide pins on the NoteDo
12. The following table lists the device names and their assigned I O port addresses for the Satellite 200 Series computer Port Address h Device Function Notes 000 01F 82C37 DMA Controller 1 Part II Appendixes 386 Input Output Port Address Assignments Port Address h Device Function Notes 020 03F 82C59 PIC 1 040 05F 82C54 Timer 060 06F Keyboard Controller 060 and 064 are KBC 061 is system status port 070 NMI mask register 070 07F Real Time Clock 080 09F DMA page register OA0 OBF 82C59 PIC 2 OCO ODF 82C37 DMA Controller 2 OEO OEF Special Register OFO OF7 Math Coprocessor 100 IEF VGA 1F0 1FF Hard Disk Controller 201 Joy Stick 202 21F Not used 220 22F Not used Sound System default 230 23F Not used Available for Sound System 240 24F Not used Available for Sound System Part II Appendixes Port Address h 250 25F 260 277 278 27F 280 2E7 2E8 2EF 2F0 2F7 2F8 2FF 300 33F 340 35F 360 377 378 37F 380 387 388 38B 38C 38F 390 39F 3A0 3AF 3B0 3BF 3C0 3DF Part II Appendixes Input Output Port Address Assignments 387 Device Function Notes Not used Available for Sound System Not used LPT2 Not used Serial Port or Infrared Port COM4 Not used Serial Port or Infrared Port COM2 Not used Not used Not used LPT1 Not used Sound System OPL3 MIDI Not used Not used Bisynchronous 1 LPT3 CGA EGA VGA 388 Input Output Port Address
13. Aside from the battery pack that powers the computer there are two additional batteries the backup battery and the real time clock RTC battery These batteries quietly go about their business in the background you never have to worry about them If you re really curious about these batteries see What Other Batteries Does the Computer Have on page 261 Monitoring Battery Power The computer s battery light gives you an indication of the current battery charge The possible states of the battery light are Green indicates a full charge Orange indicates the battery is charging gt Flashing orange indicates that the charge is running low Toshiba s MaxTime program also contains a battery gauge that lets you check how much time you have before the power runs out You can set the MaxTime gauge so that it is always visible provid ing a constant reminder of your current battery state Taking Your Computer on the Road 1 2 5 Running the Computer on Battery Power This section describes how to use MaxTime to monitor the battery charge To learn more about MaxTime read the complete descrip tion of MaxTime features which starts in MaxTime on page 311 The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it oper ates based on your current rate of power use The computer drains battery power more quickly at low tem peratures Check your remaining charge frequently if you re working in temperatures be
14. Fn esse displays the Application Explorer dialog box Select the desired program folder Select the desired program or document and choose OK Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box again with everything filled in to reflect your choice Choose OK The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program 2 46 Making Life Easier Starting Programs Faster Defining a Pop up Key Assignment To assign a key to open a program or document from a pop up list follow these steps 1 Click the desired key in the Fn esse keyboard with the sec ondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box Help Confirm all changes to key assignments ey to popup a list that is h an application The Assignment Type dialog box 2 U Choose Popup Fn esse displays the Application Explorer dialog box Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and doc uments in the folder These are the items that will appear in the pop up list To create a pop up list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you re unsure how to do this refer to your Windows 95 documentation Choose OK
15. For a serial connection open the port cover on the left of the computer and connect the serial cable to the serial port Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port on the other computer K Kod For a parallel connection connect one end of the parallel cable to the parallel port on the back of the computer Connect the other end to the parallel port on the other com puter K Ww For an infrared connection aim the computer s infrared port directly at the infrared port on the other computer The two computers must be within 3 feet 1 meter of each other On one of the computers click Start then point to Programs Point to Tran Xit2 then click TranXit Windows 95 opens the TranXit program Choose Connection from the Setup Menu If an appropriate Configured Connection is available choose it and go on to step 9 Otherwise continue with the next step Choose the appropriate type of connection in the Connec tion Type list The model name for infrared devices is Generic Whether you should use fixed or variable mode depends on the device you re connecting to and what its settings are Fixed mode should work for other computers running TranXit but you may need to use variable mode to connect to infrared equipped printers Choose the Setup Connection button Choose the port setting for the computer and choose OK Click the Enable Connection check box Learning the Basics 1 0 1 Transferring Files to Ano
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17. then click Properties Windows 95 displays the System Properties folder 2 Click the Performance tab Windows 95 displays your computer s performance status including the amount of memory installed in your computer Hard Disk The Satellite Series hard disk drive has a capacity of 810 million bytes which is equivalent to 772 MB Although these capacities well exceed the 55 MB stated in the system requirements example it is the amount of available hard disk space that matters Much of your hard disk may be filled with programs and data To determine the available space on your hard disk follow these steps 1 In the desktop double click the My Computer icon Windows 95 opens the My Computer window 2 Click don t double click on the C icon Windows 95 displays the space remaining Free Space and total capacity of the drive at the bottom of the My Computer Before You Go to a Computer Store 1 1 5 Buying Programs window These numbers are listed in megabytes MB See How Big Is a Megabyte Anyway on page 263 for more information on megabytes If you can t see these numbers widen the window until you can see them To resize a window see Lesson 6 Resizing and Reshaping Windows on page 60 Graphics Card A graphics card is also called a display adapter It may be a board installed in a desktop computer or a chip as in the Satellite 200 Series Program requirements are generally listed by the type of
18. 4 Choose OK by using the AccuPoint to move the pointer to it and clicking with the primary button Master Disk Creator displays a list of the available disk images similar to the following example aster Disk Creator MDC aver 95 V1 01 9 disks tte 1 disk i Toshiba magiCDisc V2 0 1 disk f Logitech MouseWare 95 v2 0 2 disks fa TOSHIBA Windows Utilities 1 disk fa TOSHIBA Windows 95 Display Drivers v 2 99 1 disk fa TranXit V2 01 2 disks fa TOSHIBA User s Guide 2 disks Installation Disks A sample list of disk images 5 To create a complete set of program diskettes choose Select All If you don t want to create a complete set of diskettes now choose only those programs for which you want to create diskettes 6 Choose Make Disks Master Disk Creator displays the MDC Disk Creation Confir mation screen 7 Label the diskettes with the names shown on the screen WARNING Let s Start at the Very Beginning 39 Create Master Diskettes or Purchase the CD ROM Disk eject button Diskette drive Protective cover gt Label Inserting a diskette 8 Insert the appropriately labeled blank formatted diskette into the diskette drive 9 Inthe MDC Disk Creation Confirmation screen choose a Write method and click Create Disk Master Disk Creator begins copying files to the diskette and displays a meter monitoring the copying process 10 When Ma
19. 800x600 8x 16 N A 8x 16 32K 32K 37 9KHz 60Hz Graph 43 SVGA 800x600 8x 16 N A 8x 16 64k 64k 37 9KHz 60Hz Graph 44 SVGA 1024 x 768 8 x 16 32K 32K 8x 16 32K 32K 48 5KHz Graph 60Hz 45 SVGA 1024x768 8x 16 64K 64K 8x 16 64K 64K 48 5KHz Graph 60Hz 50 SVGA 640x480 8x 16 N A 8x 16 16M 16M_ 31 5KHz 60Hz Graph 52 SVGA 800x600 8x 16 16M 16M 8x 16 16M 16M_ 37 9KHz 60Hz Graph t These modes are interlaced All others are non interlaced Part II Appendixes Video Modes 395 Part II Appendixes Using Windows for Workgroups If you selected Windows for Workgroups when you first started your computer it may seem that there is nothing in this manual for you This is not the case Many of the instructions for Windows 95 procedures are very similar to those you use in Windows for Workgroups This appendix tells you how to carry out procedures described in this manual if you re using Windows for Workgroups Using Windows for Workgroups This section gives a brief introduction to Windows for Work groups For more information click Help then click Contents to access online help Starting Windows for Workgroups When you turn your computer on it loads the MS DOS operating system and displays the command prompt for example C gt To start Windows for Workgroups type c windows win and press Enter Windows for Workgroups loads and displays the Program Man ager window
20. If it does not follow these steps Close the remaining programs by clicking End Task Click Shut Down The Shutdown window displays Select Restart then click Yes Your computer shuts down and restarts Windows 95 thus restoring operations Unless all else fails don t press Ctrl Alt Del twice to restart your computer Closing all open programs prior to shutting down Windows 95 ensures that all data is saved If Something Goes Wrong 27 1 Start with the Easy Problems Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an ille gal operation you should record the details of the message and consult the software manufacturer To record the details 1 Click the Details button and select the text Windows 95 dis plays The Details button displays information that the software man ufacturer needs to help you solve your problem Press Ctrl c to copy the text to the clipboard Open Notepad by clicking the Start button and pointing to Programs Accessories and clicking Notepad Press Ctrl v to paste the details into Notepad Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer You receive a Non System Disk error message A disk is in the diskette drive while the computer is starting Windows 95 Remove the disk from th
21. You can only browse the CD ROM you selected in the rack if it is the same as the one in the drive See Looking at and Playing the Files on a CD ROM on page 166 install the CD ROM by choosing the Install button You can only install the CD ROM you selected in the rack if it is the same as the one in the drive See Installing Programs from a CD ROM on page 168 K Ww Locating a CD ROM If you have a large number of CD ROMs you can set the rack to show only one type of CD ROM only those CD ROMs in a par ticular category or those CD ROMs whose description contain one or more key words All of these options are available through the CD Rack menu as described below To show all your CD ROMs choose Display All CDs from the CD Rack menu K Ww K kod To show only one type of CD ROM choose Display type CDs only from the CD Rack menu where type is Data Audio or Photo K Ww To show all the CD ROMs in one or more categories choosing Search by Category from the CD Rack menu opens the Search by Category dialog box Select the desired category or categories from the list and click OK 1 66 The Wide World of Multimedia Managing Your CD ROMs 2 Ww To display those CD ROMs whose descriptions use a key word choosing Search by Text from the CD Rack menu opens the Search for Text dialog box Enter one or more key words separated by semicolons into this box and click OK To show all the CD ROMs of the s
22. adapter or the maximum resolution the adapter supports The Satellite 200 Series display adapter is compatible with the VGA Video Graphics Array and SVGA Super VGA standards The adapter has a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels For programs requiring resolutions higher than 800 x 600 you ll need an external monitor or the internal display s virtual display mode See Using an External Monitor on page 211 for more informa tion about connecting an external monitor to your computer Infor mation about virtual display mode is found in Changing the Display Mode on page 257 Sound Card Your Satellite 200 Series computer has a SoundBlaster Pro com patible sound card that provides microphone headphone and line in jacks and a volume control dial Pointing Device The AccuPoint is a pointing device that performs all the functions of a mouse If a program requires a joystick you can connect your computer to a NoteDock then connect your joystick to the NoteDock s joy stick port Or you can connect a joystick equipped with a PC Card interface to your PC Card slot on your computer Your dealer can tell you which joysticks are compatible with your computer 1 1 Before You Go to a Computer Store Buying Programs Tips on Buying Programs Before you buy It s a good idea to see a demonstration of the program Talk to friends and your company s computer experts about the programs they recommend Ch
23. follow these steps 1 Start MaxTime if it s not already running 2 Press Fn F3 to display the power up pop up window 78 Learning the Basics How to Adjust the Display Panel The power up pop up window 3 While continuing to hold Fn press F3 until Resume Mode is highlighted 4 Release the Fn key The system is now in Resume Mode The next time you turn your computer off and back on you ll be right back where you left off If the system displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE mes sage when you turn the computer back on in Resume Mode the computer s backup battery is probably discharged This may happen if you ve had the computer turned off for a long time Since the backup battery receives its charge from the battery pack you ll need to charge the battery pack first then wait approximately seven hours for the backup battery to charge completely How to Adjust the Display Panel Where you use the computer affects how easily you can see the images on the display panel For example the display panel may be more difficult to read outdoors in full sunlight than in a dimly lit room Adjusting the display panel angle often helps but you may also need to adjust the display brightness You can adjust the contrast of the display by rotating the contrast control dial on the right side of the display panel You may also adjust the brightness of the display To adjust the brightness follow these steps 1 Start
24. from which to choose switch between open programs and documents You can assign any key that is not associated with a hotkey or a keyboard overlay This section explains how to assign your Fn key combinations and use them to open programs and documents quickly Starting Fn esse To start Fn esse follow these steps 1 Click Start and point to Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Utilities then click Fn esse Fn esse displays the Fn esse window The Fn esse window The keys are color coded as follows K Ww available keys are black ae assigned keys are blue K Ww unavailable keys are dark gray ae keys associated with a pop up list have a small dot on the upper left corner of the key Assigning a Key to a Program or Document There are three ways to assign a key to open a program or document drag and drop the Browse for Applications dialog box Making Life Easier 2 43 Starting Programs Faster 2 the Application Explorer dialog box The following sections describe each of these methods Experi ment with each to find the one that best suits your tastes Using Drag and Drop To use the drag and drop method of assigning a key to a program or document follow these steps 1 Open both Fn esse and the Windows Explorer 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and the Explorer at the same time If you re unsure how to do t
25. oo Eject buttons Locating the PC card eject buttons 3 Ifthe eject button that corresponds to the slot in which your PC card installed is folded unfold it and press it to eject the PC card The top button corresponds to the upper slot the bottom button to the lower slot 4 Grasp the edges of the PC card and slide it out of the slot Depending on the type of card inserted Windows 95 may need to install additional software For example a network card will need to be set up for your network environment Little Cards That Do Big Things 1 8 1 Removing a PC Card Connecting to the World On its own your Venice 4N Series computer is an extremely pow erful tool However not until you connect it to one or more addi tional computers through a modem network or cellular connection can you begin to recognize its full potential By using Windows 95 s Dial Up Networking feature and your modem you can communicate with your office s local area net work LAN a larger corporate wide area network WAN or the Internet For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator This chapter explains how to install and set up a fax modem and how to fax a document directly from your computer It describes the many ways you can use your modem to connect to other com puters and services such as the Internet 183 1 8 Connecting to the World If You re Ready to Go If You re Ready to
26. rela J 1 Dos Magicd NI a H p Mouse olz a H Musicrck 1 Mouse J Program Files olo C Musicrek Teak i Program Files hed H 0 Toshiba Hei C Transit Wadah C Windows Wins C Winutils E Castes Donal K 14 object s plus 13 hidden 807KB Disk free space 583MB A 7 F EE For Help click Help Topics on the Help Menu I E A Start E My Computer E My New File Not Z untitied Paint Exploring C 9t 1230 PM Windows Explorer open on the desktop The Windows Explorer provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see all the files in a particu lar folder on the computer s hard drive Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer Click the Paint button on the taskbar Windows 95 displays the Paint program You can move back and forth between the two programs by alternately clicking each button Windows 95 places the active window on top of other win dows on the desktop unless you have resized the windows 60 Getting to Know Windows 95 Lesson 6 Resizing and Reshaping Windows Lesson 6 Resizing and Reshaping Windows If you ve been following the steps in this chapter you now have a screen cluttered with several program windows Fortunately it s simple to recreate order out of this chaos You can resize windows so you can see more than one of them at a time You can also hide windows by removing them fro
27. s security options Hardware Setup 3 39 The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box TSETUP Fun TSETUP outside of Windows 95 at a system prompt If you try to run TSETUP from an MS DOS session under Windows 95 results can be unpredictable If you re currently in Windows 95 click Start then click Shut Down Click the button next to Restart the computer in MS DOS mode and click Yes Windows 95 shuts down the computer then restarts it in MS DOS mode and displays a system prompt Type c dos tsetup TSETUP displays a screen 341 342 ae Changes in TSETUP SYSTEM SETUP BIOS VERSION X XX MEMORY 1 0 PORTS _ Total 8192KB Serial Port COM1 1RQ4 3F8H Base _640KB Infrared Port Not Used Extended 7360KB Parallel Port LPT1 378H Shadow BIOS ROM bal 192KB Sound System Address 1IRQ DMA DISPLAY OTHERS Display Adaptor VGA Compatible Power up Mode Boot LCD Display Mode Color CPU Cache Enabled VGA Segment Address EQOOH Battery Save Mode Full Power LCD Display Colors 256K Colors Alarm Volume High Power On Display Internal External System Beep Enabled Text Mode Stretch Enabled Panel Power On Off Disabled Alarm Power On Disabled HARD DISK Keyboard Layout Fn HDD Mode Enhanced IDE Normal Pointing Devices Auto Selected Boot Priority FDD HDD PASSWORD Not Registered Tle Select items Space BkSp Change Values Esc E
28. while a potential problem don t need to have a devastat ing effect on your computer By taking a few simple precautions you can avoid infection And by making sure you have a complete backup of all your programs and data files you can ensure a speedy recovery if you do run into problems There are many virus detection removal programs available Ask your dealer for help in selecting one that adequately meets your needs Making Life Easier Your Satellite 200 Series computer is already a computing power house right out of the box You can run the most powerful business programs and work for hours away from an external power source without needing to change anything By adding extras and using the additional built in features of your computer you can make your life even easier This chapter discusses some convenient options that are already included with your computer Starting Programs Faster Normally when you have a Windows program open and want to open a different program you need to wade through the long maze of the Start menu While you may use Windows 95 shortcuts Toshiba s Fn esse program provides a quick way to open pro grams and documents from within any Windows program By assigning a key combination with the Fn key you can open a Windows program or a document in a Windows program 24 242 Making Life Easier Starting Programs Faster display a pop up list of Windows programs and or documents
29. 1 86 pea to the World The faster the modem the quicker you ll be able to send and receive messages files and information Transmission speed has a lot to do with how much time you spend connected to the phone line Where to Buy a Modem Toshiba sells PC Card fax modems specifically designed to work with your computer Refer to the Accessories Catalog for more information on how to purchase one Your dealer may be able to sell you other fax modem and fax voice modem PC Cards Using a PC Card Modem Once you ve purchased your PC Card modem and taken it out of its box this section describes how to install it and make it ready to use Installing a PC Card Modem If you purchased a PC Card modem follow these steps 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer Inserting a Type II PC Card into the PC Card slot 2 Insert the modem into either the top or bottom half of the slot If you have a Type III card insert the connector into the lower part of the socket If you have a Type I or Type II card insert it into either the top or bottom half of the slot Connecting ete 1 87 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer When the card is fully seated an eject button pops out the top button for the upper slot and the bottom button for the lower slot 4 Pull the eject button out slightly and fold it down to the left Do not
30. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 02 16AM Curent time zone Pacific Standard Time Coreei The Date Time Properties dialog box This dialog box has two tabs Click on a tab to bring it to the front To open this dialog box more quickly click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary button then click Adjust Date Time 4 On the Date amp Time tab select the correct month year day and time Getting to Know Windows 95 67 Lesson 11 Removing Objects from the Desktop 5 Onthe Time Zone tab select your time zone from the drop down list box 6 When you ve finished click OK Go on to the next section to finish cleaning up the desktop Lesson 11 Removing Objects from the Desktop Earlier in this tutorial you created some new icons on the desktop Since everything you ve done up to this point has been for prac tice you Il want to return the desktop to its original uncluttered state This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin To remove your new icons from the desktop follow these steps 1 Click the icon for the folder you created in Lesson 4 Cre ating a New Folder and drag it until it s over the Recycle Bin 2 Release the primary button The icon disappears But with Windows 95 it isn t really gone It s merely set aside in the Recycle Bin from where you can restore or d
31. Confirming Key Assignment Changes If you choose Confirm Changes from the Options menu Fn esse asks you to confirm changes in existing key assignments Working with the Keyboard This section introduces additional keyboard options Making Your Keyboard Pretend it Has More Keys The 101 key enhanced keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys The Satellite 200 Series keyboard has only one of each Most of the time there s no difference between the two keys How ever Some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the enhanced keyboard The Fn key allows the Satellite 200 Series keyboard to simulate these separate keys as follows Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard 200 Making Life Easier Working with the Keyboard Press Fn Alt to simulate the Alt key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard Press Fn Enter to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard The Cursor Control Overlay The keys with the white arrows and blue symbols on the left front are the cursor control overlay This illustration highlights the keys in the cursor control overlay The cursor control overlay You can use these keys to move the cursor up down left or right on the screen K ae move up or down one page KR move to the beginning or en
32. D Computing Tips Run Create System Disks and Master Disk Creator or pur chase master program diskettes At some point you may need installation diskettes for the pro grams that came pre installed on your computer s hard disk See Create Master Diskettes or Purchase the CD ROM on page 35 for more information Five Things You Should Never Do C K Ww 1 Ww K kod K Ww Don t spill a drink into the computer s keyboard If you do spill a drink that gets into the keyboard turn the com puter off immediately and unplug it Leave the system off over night to give it time to dry out before you return to work Don t format a disk that contains valuable information Formatting removes all the information that s currently on the disk If your files are important to you always double check a disk before you format it Don t turn the computer off when a drive indicator light is on Turning the computer off while it s reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Don t expose diskettes or the computer to magnetic fields such as those generated by large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Getting a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Don t be afraid to use your computer it s just a machine Many people are so nervous with their first computer that they forget it s merely a tool Provided you follow the advice in this manual
33. Etiquette Online When you use the internet it s important to remember that you re dealing with people You should give other people and local cus toms the same respect on line as you would face to face Keep the following points in mind KP K Ww K2 Ww K Ww If you re unsure about what might or might not be proper behavior most newsgroups have a list of FAQs Frequently Asked Questions There s also a list of general Internet FAQs on the news announce newusers newsgroup If you re still unsure read the offerings from others before you post something of your own this is called lurking This way you can get a feel for what s going on without letting anybody know you re there or making a major social blunder Whenever you post something on the Internet include your name and e mail address It s a common courtesy to let others know who they re dealing with and gives them a chance to respond Be considerate Just as nobody likes being insulted face to face it s no fun on line either This isn t to say you can t dis agree with anybody on the Internet A wide variety of differing viewpoints is one of the things that keeps the Internet so vital and alive Logging On to an On line Service or the Internet This section gives some tips for logging on to an on line service or the Internet The basic steps you need to take are as follows Set up an account with an Internet
34. Goes Wrong 2 8 1 What to do with a Hardware Conflict Disabling a Device in Windows 95 To disable a device follow these steps 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties Windows 95 displays the System Properties dialog box 2 Click the Device Manager tab Double click the device type to display the device installed 4 Select the device and click Remove A warning message asks you to confirm the device removal 5 Click OK Checking Device Properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties follow these steps 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties Windows 95 displays the System Properties dialog box 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 To view the device installed double click the device type 4 To view the properties double click the device Windows 95 displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides up to three tabs to choose from The general tab provides basic information about the device The Resources tab lists the resources assigned to the device If you have a device conflict it displays in the Conflicting device list 282 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing Device Related Problems The Drivers tab displays the drivers bei
35. Hyperterminal There are two things you need to know before you can connect to another computer The communications parameters The file transfer protocol only if you re downloading or uploading files The following sections explain what these mean Communications Parameters There are four communications parameters Modem speed is the speed at which the modem transfers infor mation Speeds are measured in bits per second Your modem manual documents the speed of your modem Data bits is the number of bits in one character This number is usually seven or eight K2 Ww Stop bits indicate the end of a character This number is usually one or two Parity is an error checking method and will be set to even odd or none These parameters except for the modem speed are usually abbre viated and combined Common examples are N81 no parity eight data bits and one stop bit and E72 even parity seven data bits and 2 stop bits You set each of these parameters in your communications pro gram Each parameter must be set the same on both computers or you won t be able to connect File Transfer Protocols File transfer protocols are standards that govern how computers transfer files between modems over a telephone line Protocols determine what type of error checking and data compression if any occur during transfer Based on a number of factors some Connecting to the World 2 07 Connecting Direc
36. If you re unsure how to do this see Connecting the External Diskette Drive on page 21 You may also swap the CD ROM and diskette drive according to the instructions in Swapping Drives in the SelectBay on page 104 2 Click Start then point to Programs 3 Point to Accessories then point to System Tools 4 Click Create System Disks Windows 95 opens the Create System Disks program Follow the instructions on the screen to create the program diskettes Running Master Disk Creator Master Disk Creator creates program diskettes for the rest of the programs pre installed on your computer if you decide not to buy the CD ROM It is a very simple program to use You ll need up to 40 high density diskettes to hold a complete set of program files more if you are using Windows for Workgroups Label the dis kettes as indicated by Master Disk Creator To run Master Disk Creator follow these steps 1 Make sure the diskette drive is connected to the computer If you re unsure how to do this see Connecting the External Diskette Drive on page 21 38 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Create Master Diskettes or Purchase the CD ROM You may also swap the CD ROM and diskette drive according to the instructions in Swapping Drives in the SelectBay on page 104 2 Click Start then point to Programs 3 Point to Toshiba Utilities then click Master Disk Creator Master Disk Creator displays a welcome screen
37. Modules tab MaxTime displays a screen that shows the available modules The Modules page 3 Click the check box next to each of the modules you wish to include in the battery gauge You may choose any or all of these modules If you don t choose a module MaxTime displays the Bargraph module 4 Taking Your Computer on the Road 1 27 Running the Computer on Battery Power If you choose to display more than one module the Format options are activated Choose Stack Modules to display all selected modules at once Choose Cycle Modules to cycle between the selected modules If you choose Cycle Modules you can choose one or both of the following settings Click Show Manual Control Button to include a manual control button in the MaxTime window You can click this button to switch to the next selected module Click Auto Cycle Every xx Seconds to switch to the next selected module every xx seconds where xx is a number you set by clicking the and buttons Choose OK to save your changes exit the dialog box and return to the battery gauge The battery gauge now shows the module s you selected Keeping the Battery Gauge Visible at All Times When you first open the MaxTime battery gauge it acts as a nor mal Windows program Opening other programs may cover the battery gauge If you prefer to see the battery gauge at all times change the Style option in MaxTime The Sty
38. Off Disabled 3 Min HDD Auto Off 30 Min 3 Min System Auto Off Disabled 30 Min LCD Brightness Bright Semi Bright Cooling Method Performance Quiet Taking Your Computer on the Road 1 39 Conserving Power There is also a User Setting that lets you set the power saving options individually You may set the battery save mode with a hotkey in MaxTime if you re working in Windows 95 or in TSETUP if you re working in MS DOS This chapter covers setting the battery save mode with a hotkey and in MaxTime Using TSETUP to set the battery save mode is discussed in TSETUP on page 341 Using a Hotkey To select a battery save mode with a hotkey follow these steps 1 Start MaxTime if it s not already running 2 Press Fn F2 to display the battery save pop up window aie ga A bow The battery save pop up window 3 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired battery save mode 4 Release the Fn key You re now in the selected mode Using MaxTime To select a battery save mode in MaxTime follow these steps 1 In the MaxTime battery gauge window choose Machine Settings from the MaxTime Options menu MaxTime displays the Machine Settings dialog box with the Battery Options page on top 1 40 Taking Your Computer on the Road Conserving Power O Battery Power Operation External Power Operation Battery Save Mode Full Power Processing Speed High ia
39. On to an On line Service or the Internet 2 Select the Diagnostics tab and click More Info Windows 95 should display the name and model of your modem If it does not display the correct information you may have to reinstall your modem see Using a PC Card Modem on page 186 or Using an External Modem on page 187 for more information 3 Click OK twice to exit modem diagnostics and then close the Control Panel 4 Click Start point to Programs point to Accessories and click Dial Up Networking The system opens the Dial Up Networking Wizard 5 Click Next to begin the setup 6 Type a name to identify the location you are calling For example My Office if you are calling your office s local area network LAN or XXX where XXX is the name of your Internet service provider The modem you installed should be listed under Select a Modem 7 Click Next to continue 8 Type the telephone number of the network you are calling including the area code and click Next Select the appropriate country code if you are dialing an inter national number You can set up additional Dial Up Network ing locations after you have completed the setup for the first location 9 Click Finish to add the connection to your Dial Up Net working folder 10 To set specific connection options click the connection in the Dial Up Networking folder then right click and select Properties De select Use country code and area cod
40. PS 2 compatible mouse you can attach one to your computer The PS 2 port supports any PS 2 compatible mouse pm You can only connect one PS 2 device at a time If you re F already using a PS 2 keyboard you must remove it before NOTE connecting a mouse Connecting the PS 2 Mouse K_A WARNING To connect a PS 2 mouse follow these steps 1 Turn the computer off Make sure the computer is off before you attach the mouse Connecting a mouse with the computer s power on may dam age the mouse the computer or both PS 2 port Connecting a PS 2 mouse 2 Attach the PS 2 mouse cable to the PS 2 port on the back of the computer Using Your Computer on Your Desk 2 2 1 Using a PS 2 Mouse 3 See your mouse documentation for additional configura tion steps 4 Turn the computer on Setting Up a PS 2 Mouse If you connect a PS 2 mouse to PS 2 port you may use the mouse the AccuPoint or both To set how the PS 2 mouse works with the AccuPoint follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Utilities then click Hardware Setup Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration dialog box which contains information about your system HDD BIOS Version 0 50 09 05 95 HDD Mode Enhanced IDE Normal Configuration Default Settings MEMORY Base 640KB Extended 7360KB Shadow RAM 192KB Total 8192KB The Hardware Configuration dialog box 3 Ch
41. Rack button See Looking at a List of CD ROMs on page 164 You can customize magiCDisc by choosing the Options but ton See Changing How magiCDisc Operates on page 168 Inserting a New CD ROM The first time you insert a CD ROM into the drive magiCDisc displays the Inspector dialog box amp Unregistered CD ROM Detected Register BrowseCD Install CD Close Help The Inspector dialog box This dialog box informs you that you have not previously regis tered the current CD ROM It also includes magiCDisc tools that let you register browse or install the CD ROM This dialog box opens automatically relieving you of the need to remember whether a CD ROM is registered or not Adding a CD ROM to the List To add a CD ROM to your list follow these steps 1 Click the Register button in the Inspector dialog box or from the magiCDisc toolbar The Wide World of Multimedia 1 63 Managing Your CD ROMs The New Registration dialog box opens New Registration Registration Title Version Notes a Cancel Add Category Help C Default Data CD Viewer defined in Options menu Command Line Working Directory C Install complete or not required The New Registration dialog box There are three types of CD ROMs data audio and photo The system determines the type of your CD ROM and dis plays the appropriate icon in t
42. Serial Mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint You can use a serial mouse or a PS 2 mouse See Using a PS 2 Mouse on page 220 if you wish to use a PS 2 mouse Connecting the Mouse To connect a serial mouse follow these steps 1 Turn the computer off Opening the port cover 2 Open the port cover on the left side of the computer Cable Serial port Connecting the cable to the serial port 3 Plug the mouse cable into the computer s serial port 4 Turn the computer on Using Your Computer on Your Desk 2 1 9 Using a Serial Mouse Configuring the Mouse in Windows 95 Before you use the serial mouse for the first time you will need to complete the following steps 1 2 Click the Start button and point to Settings Click Control Panel Windows 95 displays the Control Panel Double click Add New Hardware Windows 95 starts the Add New Hardware Wizard Click Next The Add New Hardware Wizard asks if it should search for new hardware Select No then click Next The Add New Hardware Wizard prompts you to choose a hardware type Select Mouse then click Next The Add New Hardware Wizard prompts you to choose your mouse Select your mouse from the list provided and click Next Typically you ll select Standard Serial Mouse Click Finish then Yes to load the new settings 220 Using Your Computer on Your Desk Using a PS 2 Mouse Using a PS 2 Mouse If you prefer to use a
43. Service Provider ISP or on line service and obtain your user name and password for more information see See Installing TCP IP Networking on page 201 K kod K Ww K Ww Connecting to the World 20 1 Logging On to an On line Service or the Internet Request PPP Point to Point Protocol service as it is faster and more secure than SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol If you are connecting to a Local Area Network LAN or Wide Area Network WAN that has direct Internet access you may have remote access to the Internet through your network Ask your network administrator Install configure and verify your modem for more informa tion see Using a PC Card Modem on page 186 or Using an External Modem on page 187 Add Microsoft s TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol networking protocol to your computer for more information see Installing TCP IP Networking on page 201 Install Dial Up Networking and setup your Internet connection for more information see Installing Dial Up Networking on page 202 Installing TCP IP Networking To set up Microsoft s TCP IP networking protocol follow these steps 1 Click Start point to Settings click Control Panel Windows 95 opens the Control Panel Double click Network Click Add Select Protocol and click Add The system will display the Select Network Protocol dialog box Under Manufacturers select Microso
44. Test the HDD Y N 36 The Diagnostic Test Test Sequence CAUTION To test the hard disk type Y and press Enter Otherwise type N and press Enter The hard disk test overwrites a portion of the information stored on the disk Back up any important files before you test the hard disk The following prompt appears Test the printer Y N Type Y to test the printer or N to skip the test and press Enter Before beginning the test make sure the printer is connected to the computer the power is turned on and the printer is on line If you chose to test the printer the prompt displays Compatible with IBM printer Y N To test an IBM or an IBM compatible printer type Y and press Enter To test a non IBM compatible printer type N and press Enter If you choose an IBM printer when your printer is not an IBM or IBM compatible printer the test output will be unintelligible and may cause the printer to eject multiple blank pages If you re not sure about your printer s compatibility type N for a non IBM compatible printer Test Sequence The diagnostic test checks the computer s components and printer in a predefined sequence as follows K K Ww ae e K Ww system test memory test display test FDD floppy disk drive or diskette drive test The Diagnostic Test 36 1 Test Sequence HDD hard disk drive test printer test While a test is in progress the program displays IN PR
45. Toshiba Bulletin Board Service BBS from any PC with a modem If you still can t find a solution to your problem you can call Toshiba directly See Toshiba Voice Contact on page 299 for details Toshiba s Automated Fax Service Toshiba s Automated Fax Service System AUTOFAX provides ready access to useful information about Toshiba computers and accessories You select documents using your touch tone tele phone Toshiba s AUTOFAX System sends the requested infor mation to your fax machine Follow these steps to access the system 1 Dial the Toshiba InTouch Center at 800 999 4273 2 Select option 1 then option 2 You will be connected to the AUTOFAX system 3 To have an index of available documents faxed to you press 1 298 If Something Goes Wrong If You Need Further Assistance 4 Ifyou know the document number for the information you need press 2 5 To receive computer specifications press 3 6 Follow the automated instructions provided by the system When entering the area code for your fax number do not include the 1 prefix The AUTOFAX System automatically calls your fax number and sends the requested information The process usually takes min utes however please allow up to 24 hours to receive the informa tion due to varying load conditions If your fax machine telephone number is busy or otherwise unavailable the system makes up to three attempts to complete a transaction
46. You can view this file through Explorer by setting the View Options to View All Files DEFINITION If Something Goes Wrong Windows 95 Isn t Working 215 You or a Windows 95 expert can use this log file to check the load ing and initializing of Windows 95 device drivers A device driver is a file that contains information to help the computers BIOS Basic Input Output System control opera tions of devices connected to the system Safe Mode Selecting Safe Mode bypasses basic startup files and starts Windows 95 with only the mouse keyboard and standard VGA display drivers loaded Running Safe Mode allows you to undo any changes you made to the system configuration that may have caused Windows 95 or a device to fail For example if you choose a resolution that is not supported by the display Windows 95 will have a problem starting correctly Safe Mode bypasses the setting and allows you to change the resolution to one supported by the display Once changed Windows 95 will start correctly Other problems may involve a device driver See Windows 95 Can Help You on page 277 to fix the problem Windows 95 automatically starts in Safe Mode if it detects that system startup failed or the Windows 95 Registry the file that defines how Windows 95 is set up is corrupted Step by Step Confirmation When you turn your computer on Windows 95 processes the star tup directory By selecting Step by Step Confirmation the system
47. You can also use magiCDisc to browse through and sample the multimedia files sound animation and graphical images on a CD ROM To use magiCDisc you must have the CD ROM drive er installed in the SelectBay NOTE Opening magiCDisc To open magiCDisc follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to magiCDisc 3 Click magiCDisc There are two primary screens in magiCDisc The main screen is shown in the following illustration The other is the CD Rack which contains a list of your CD ROMs The CD Rack is described in Looking at a List of CD ROMs on page 164 8 magiCDisc 5 Browse CD File View Tools Help Register Seip ae lea a Install CD The main screen From here you may perform a number of tasks You can add the CD ROM to your list by choosing the Regis ter button See Adding a CD ROM to the List on page 162 162 The Wide World of Multimedia Managing Your CD ROMs K kd 7 Ww K Ww K Ww You can look through the files on the CD ROM and play one or more of them by choosing the Browse CD button See Looking at and Playing the Files on a CD ROM on page 166 If the CD ROM contains files that need to be installed on your hard disk you can start the installation process by choosing the Install CD button See Installing Programs from a CD ROM on page 168 You can view your list of CD ROMs by choosing the CD
48. Your computer has everything you need to enjoy multimedia a CD ROM drive a high speed Pentium processor a color display and advanced sound capabilities 147 48 The Wide World of Multimedia Building Your Compact Disc Library This chapter introduces the multimedia elements you can explore with the CD ROM supplied with the Satellite 200 Series Without investing in additional hardware or software you can for exam ple capture a video and keep track of your compact discs In addition to the information provided in this chapter you may wish to read any of the several excellent books that explain multi media concepts and procedures in detail Building Your Compact Disc Library The information available on compact discs is extensive Some current examples are to audio CDs with music K Ww instructional CDs with full motion video oe data base CDs with medical books telephone books cook books and other extensive reference material K Ww searchable texts of books stories poems the Bible and other literature fo adventure games fantasy games and simulations K Ww children s stories and learning games K Ww multimedia presentations K kod photo CDs with your own electronic photographs CDs filled with clip art files K kod K CDs with computer programs to help you redesign your home or garden plan your vacation balance your budget chart your stars or raise your c
49. a way to carry your computer with you Toshiba offers four choices of carrying cases for the Satellite 200 Series computer oe a sturdy fabric carrying case a leather attach K Ww a leather Executive Portfolio K Ww a backpack style case All of these cases help protect the computer from the bumps and bruises of normal travel They also provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and diskettes Leave the Manual at Home While you re packing for a trip you think how nice it would be to be able to leave this heavy manual at home Fortunately you can do that without giving up the information you may need The entire contents of this manual are available in electronic form on your computer s hard disk For complete information about using this on line documentation see Using The Electronic Guide on page 40 The Wide World of Multimedia You ve heard of multimedia but what is it The term multimedia refers to the use of two or more communications media such as text graphics sound animation and video to present ideas A multimedia title is the computer presentation of two or more media elements that are experienced simultaneously You may purchase a multimedia title on compact disc or access one over the Internet Unlike television programs or audio tapes multimedia titles allow you to interact with the information by choosing what to view or listen to and when to see it or hear it
50. and cur sor control overlays and dedicated cursor control keys ESS Technologies ES688 Yamaha OPL3 YMF262 and Yamaha D A converter YAC512 are compatible with SoundBlaster Pro These provide the functions of a mouse or other pointing device from the keyboard The integrated modular 5 25 inch 6x speed CD ROM drive is MPC compliant photo CD capable and lets you run pro grams from CD ROMs compact discs Microsoft Windows 95 with SVGA drivers and the MaxTime power management pro gram Hardware Setup and TSETUP let you change configuration options and set pref erences APM and MaxTime monitor the battery charge and provide access to the com puter s power saving features ESS Audio software The magiCDisc lets you keep track of CD ROMs you ve used on your computer 3 6 Built in Features File Transfer and Remote Printing Faxing and Telecommunica tions Special Features Resume Mode Advanced Power Management Security Documentation User s Guide Electronic Documentation TranXit program lets you transmit files or print to another computer via the serial parallel or infrared port Microsoft Fax and Hyperterminal Windows 95 Electronic bookmark that records what you re doing when you turn the computer off and returns you to the same place when you turn the power back on Determines the system s power needs and automatically configures the computer for maximum power s
51. and pressing Enter 23 CAUTION Keeping Your Files Safe Using a Password If the two passwords match Hardware Setup displays Registered If the two passwords don t match Hardware Setup displays an error message Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the password again 8 If you would like you may also enter an Owner String The Owner String will appear with the password message any time you start or restart the computer 9 Continue with the next section to create a password service diskette Password Retrieval If you ever forget your password a password service diskette lets you bypass the password when starting your computer You can create a password service diskette when you register a password in TSETUP If you forget your password and have lost your password ser vice diskette contact Toshiba service US teleohone number 800 999 4273 To register a password in TSETUP and create a password service diskette follow these steps 1 If your diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay connect the external diskette drive or swap drives in the SelectBay To swap drives see Swapping Drives in the SelectBay on page 104 Ld Keeping Your Files Safe Using a Password 233 2 Insert a diskette into the diskette drive Fun TSETUP outside of Windows 95 at a system prompt If you try to run TSETUP from an MS DOS session under Windows 95 results can be unpredictable 3 If you re currently in Windows 95
52. are given in Starting Programs Faster on page 241 Typing Numbers The keys with white numbers on the right front make up the numeric overlay This overlay lets you type numbers as you would from a 10 key keypad The following illustration highlights the keys in the numeric overlay The numeric overlay To turn the numeric overlay on and off press Fn F11 The numeric lock light on the indicator panel shows whether the numeric overlay is on or off You can still use the overlaid keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so for lower case letters hold Fn down while you press the keys for upper case letters hold Fn Shift down while you press the keys To use the cursor control overlay keys when the numeric overlay is on press and hold Shift while you use the overlay keys To return to the numeric overlay release Fn The cursor control overlay is dis cussed in The Cursor Control Overlay on page 250 8 4 Learning the Basics How to Use the Keyboard How to Create Other Symbols At some point you may want to create other characters or symbols that are not represented on your keyboard By typing a simple code you can produce a variety of symbols and foreign language characters that are part of an extended character set Certain word processing programs allow you to insert these sym bols directly into your document Others provide a list of codes needed to
53. blank 3 5 inch high density 1 44 MB diskettes This includes approximately 30 for Windows 95 and up to 32 for Master Disk Creator These diskettes must be write enabled the write protect tab at the left corner of the dis kette must cover the square hole WRITE PROTECTED WRITE ENABLED Write protect tab Write protected and write enabled diskettes Although you can run these programs at any time it s a good idea to create your program diskettes the first time you start the com puter This way you won t risk accidentally deleting a program file and have no master diskettes available from which to reinstall it Running Microsoft Create System Disks If you chose not to create Windows 95 diskettes when you turned the computer on the first time you should do so now Since Microsoft Create System Disks requires you to make all the Microsoft Windows 95 diskettes at one time you need to have at least 32 new formatted high density diskettes available before you start the program Label the diskettes using the pre printed Let s Start at the Very Beginning 37 Create Master Diskettes or Purchase the CD ROM Microsoft Windows 95 diskette labels provided with your computer You can run only Create System Disks one time Make sure you don t lose your Windows 95 diskettes once you ve created them CAUTION To run Create System Disks follow these steps 1 Make sure the diskette drive is connected to the computer
54. click Start then click Shut Down 4 Click the button next to Restart the computer in MS DOS mode and click Yes Windows 95 shuts down the computer then restarts it in MS DOS mode and displays a system prompt 5 Type c dos tsetup TSETUP displays a screen similar to the following SYSTEM SETUP BIOS VERSION X XX MEMORY 1 0 PORTS Total 8192KB Serial Port COM1 1RQ4 3F8H Base _640KB Infrared Port Not Used Extended 7360KB Parallel Port LPT1 378H Shadow BIOS ROM 192KB Sound System Address 1RQ DMA DISPLAY OTHERS Display Adaptor nan Compatible Power up Mode Boot LCD Display Mode Color CPU Cache Enabled VGA Segment Address eobon Battery Save Mode Full Power LCD Display Colors 256K Colors Alarm gp Lume High Power On Display Internal External System Beej Enabled Text Mode Stretch Enabled Panel Power On Off Disabled Alarm Power On Disabled HARD DISK Keyboard Layout Fn HDD Mode Enhanced IDE Normal Pointing Devices Auto Selected Boot Priority FDD HDD PASSWORD Not Registered Tle Select items Space BkSp Change Values Esc Exit without saving Home Set default values End Save changes and Exit A sample System Setup screen 6 Press p to highlight the Password section 7 Press the spacebar TSETUP asks you to enter a new password 8 Type a password of one to 16 characters and press Enter You may use any combination of letters and numbers in
55. create these symbols In most cases these codes may vary depending on the font you are using Refer to your word pro cessor s documentation for specific instructions The following lists some commonly used extended characters Symbol Keystroke aM Alt 0153 Alt 0174 Alt 0169 Alt 0188 Y Alt 0189 34 Alt 0190 Alt 0233 Alt 0241 7 Alt 0176 Alt 0150 Alt 0151 Learning the Basics 8 5 How to Use the Keyboard Using Character Map Character Map is an accessory program included with Windows that displays the keystroke combination needed to create extended characters To determine the correct keystroke combination for the symbol you want to create follow these steps 1 Click on Start and point to Programs Accessories and click on Character Map Character Map displays the available symbols for a particular font 2 From the pull down menu select the font you would like to use 3 Click on the symbol you want to create Character map enlarges the view of the character and displays the keystroke combination in the lower right corner of the win dow Installing Character Map If you do not have Character Map installed you can install it using the Add Remove Programs icon the Windows 95 Control Panel To install Character Map follow these steps 1 Click Start and point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Add Remove Programs icon The Add Remove Programs Proper
56. device To move the cursor gently push the AccuPoint in the direction you want the cursor to move Pushing harder on the AccuPoint moves the cursor faster When a step instructs you to click or choose an item move the cursor to the item then press and release the primary button To double click click the primary button twice in rapid succession The primary button corresponds to the left button on a mouse The function of the secondary button depends on the programs youre using It corresponds to the right button on a mouse Check your programs documentation to find whether they use the right mouse button Let s Start at the Very Beginning 29 When You Turn the Computer on the First Time When You Turn the Computer on the First Time WARNING The first time you turn the computer on it displays several mes sages and leads you through four welcome screens Read each welcome screen carefully then press Enter These screens explain the procedures for creating master program diskettes If you pur chased the Satellite 200CDS you also have the option of selecting Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups as your operating sys tem Windows 95 is preinstalled on the Satellite 205CDS After you read the welcome screens the system displays the Wel come to Windows 95 Setup screen Complete the following steps to set up your system If you plan to choose Windows for Workgroups be aware that you ll need to complete about eight Windows 95
57. discussion by clicking the cross reference To view a cross reference follow these steps 1 Position the pointer over the cross reference The pointer changes to a pointing hand icon 2 Click the cross reference The program displays the section containing the information that relates to the cross reference you selected When you have finished reading the cross referenced material clicking Go Back returns you to the original topic 408 Getting Help Searching for a Topic The quick start book has a full text search feature which can locate every topic that contains a word or phrase you are looking for To use the full text search feature follow these steps 1 Choose Search and type the word or phrase in the Search Word field You can substitute the last characters in a word with an asterisk to find all the forms of the word For example typing bat would find batch battery batteries battery powered and battery save Choose OK to start the search The program displays the list of topics that contain the text Select the topic to view and choose Go To The program displays the topic with the word or phrase highlighted To exit the Search Results dialog box choose Cancel To start a new search choose To Search Reinstalling Online Documentation To restore a deleted or damaged electronic book use the master program diskette that contains the electronic book files For mo
58. for at least two and a half hours with the computer turned off or five to eight hours with the power on Then the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer Once the battery is charged don t leave the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time Because overcharging shortens battery life we recommend you use a charger conditioner such as Noteworthy s battery charger 15 1 6 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Adding Memory Optional To connect your computer to a power source follow these steps Power socket Power cable Connecting the power cable to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the power socket on the back of the computer 2 Connect the other end of the power cable to an AC wall outlet The power light on the indicator panel glows green Adding Memory Optional Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications However you may want to increase the com puter s memory With additional memory the computer KP can run more programs and open more documents at the same time KP runs Windows 95 and Windows applications faster By installing extra memory now you ll be able to operate your computer at its maximum capacity from the start Of course you can always come back to this section if you decide to add memory at a later time Let s Start at the Very Beginning 1 7 Adding Memory Optiona
59. in this session Mirins a raaa nahra ard ter sim tir bon as gr hee Cia m ley Lo eS Te Fore viii Damai kinkin Ba De En bi J ee Aren dT hi l a Ghiaie Ekar Ean jiy J oe Aare dP aliie A history list 2 Click the topic s title 3 Click the top box and you re back where you were before You can delete topics from this list or clear the list entirely by clicking the appropriate boxes Getting Help The electronic guide comes with its own help text If you are not sure about a feature click Help Help is context sensitive If you keep the Help window open the Help text changes to describe the current feature you are pointing at with your pointer 46 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Using The Electronic Guide Using Material from the Book Although this book is copyrighted you may select text and copy it to the clipboard for use in your own projects You may also print individual topics or selected text Copying a Selection To copy a selection follow these steps 1 Click Copy The book displays the Copy dialog box jj Satellite 200 Series Electronic User s Guide Contents Index Find Go Back Hist Heli sar p Ss U a E Bookmark Copy Print Preferences Copy the selection to the clipboard Make a selection with the cursor then click the Copy command above By installing extra memory now you ll be able to operate your computer at its 2 maximum capacity from the start Of course you can always come bac
60. in and unused for more than a week at a time If you re not going to use the computer for a long period disconnect the power cord and let the battery dis charge completely Alternate between batteries if you have a spare Don t touch the metal terminals on the battery with another metal object Always turn your computer off when you re replacing the battery Follow the steps in the next section to maintain your battery s maximum potential Maximizing Your Battery s Potential Over time the amount of charge your battery can store may decrease If you notice a your battery charge doesn t last as long as it used to or as a monthly maintenance routine follow these steps 1 Set the battery save mode to Full Power by following the steps in Conserving Power on page 138 Turn the computer off Disconnect the power plug Turn the computer on and leave it on until the battery completely discharges and the system automatically shuts down Remove the battery and wait 30 seconds 1 4 A Taking Your Computer on the Road Additional Power Options 6 Reinsert the battery 7 Connect the power plug and leave the computer off until the battery is fully charged approximately two and a half hours The battery light glows green when the battery is fully charged Additional Power Options Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external power sources the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for y
61. it s a great way to move from reading about your question to an instant solution 6 Just to clean up the desktop close both Help and Paint by clicking their close buttons You re almost done The next and last lesson tells you how to shut down Windows 95 and turn your computer off Lesson 13 Turning Your Computer Off It s very important that you let Windows 95 shut down your com puter As it shuts down Windows 95 performs a number of tasks that ensure that everything s in place the next time you turn the computer on This lesson teaches you how to shut down Windows 95 Getting to Know Windows 95 7 1 Lesson 13 Turning Your Computer Off To turn your computer off follow these steps 1 Click Start then click Shut Down Windows 95 displays the Shut Down Windows dialog box Restart the computer in MS DOS mode Close all programs and log on as a different user no e The Shut Down Windows dialog box 2 Make sure the button next to Shut down the computer is highlighted If it isn t click it now 3 Click Yes Windows 95 displays a message that it is shutting down and turns the computer off When the power is off the power speed light goes out You have completed the tutorial You should be comfortable with the desktop and the objects on it You should be able to open and close programs create documents and folders and delete them work with the properties of objects on
62. on in boot mode Y Text Mode Stretch Enable or Disable default The screen has a height of 600 pixels In a text mode which uses 400 pixels this leaves a small amount of space above and below the text on the screen Enabling this mode stretches the text to fill the entire screen N Changes you make to the VGA Segment Address setting in TSETUP will not affect Windows 95 To set this option for Windows 95 use the Display adapters icon in Windows 95 Device Manager Refer to Using Device Manager to Config ure Your System on page 253 HARD DISK Option Settings Usage Restart This section shows that the hard disk is set to Enhanced IDE mode HDD Mode Enhanced default or Standard IDE Use Enhanced for MS DOS or Windows 95 Use Standard for Novell Netware or Unix environments that do not recognize hard disks larger than 540MB Y 346 passworp PASSWORD This group lets you set or reset the user level system password For more information about the computer s password features see Using a Password on page 229 Settings Registered or Not Registered default Restart N If you set a new password TSETUP offers you the chance to cre ate a password service diskette This diskette lets you start the computer even if you forget your password For complete infor mation about creating and using a password service diskette see Password Retrieval on page 232 I O PORTS This group al
63. only 391 3 92 Video Modes Video Modes This table lists the video modes for the Satellite 200 Series computers 640 by 480 modes will not use the entire area of the built in display In DOS there will be a blank band at the upper and lower edges of the screen using these modes Internal LCD External Monitor Mode Type Resolution Grid Colors Grid Colors Scan Freq hex pelxpel pelxpel hor vert 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 8x8 16 222K 8x8 16 256K 31 5KHz 70Hz Tex 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8x8 16 222K 8x8 16 256K 31 5KHz 70Hz Tex 0 1 VGA 40x25 8x14 16 222K 8x14 16 256K 31 5KHz 70Hz Tex 2 3 VGA 80x25 8x14 16 222K 8x14 16 256K 31 5KHz 70Hz Tex 0 1 VGA 40x25 8 9 x 16 16 222K 9x16 16 256K 31 5KHz 70Hz Tex 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8 9 x 16 16 222K 9x 16 16 256K 31 5KHz 70Hz Tex 4 5 VGA 320x200 8x8 4 222K 8x8 4 256K 31 5KHz 70Hz Graph 6 VGA 640x200 8x8 2 222K 8x8 2 256K 31 5KHz 70Hz Graph 7 VGA 80 x 25 8 9 x 14 Mono 9x 14 Mono 31 5KHz 70Hz Text T VGA 80 x 25 8 9 x 16 Mono 9x 16 Mono 31 5KHz 70Hz Text D VGA 320x200 8x8 16 222K 8x8 16 256K 31 5KHz 70Hz Graph E VGA 640x200 8x8 16 222K 8x8 16 256K 31 5KHz 70Hz Graph F VGA 640 x 350 8x 14 Mono 8x 14 Mono 31 5KHz 70Hz Graph Part II Appendixes Video Modes 393 Internal LCD External Monitor Mode Type Resolution Grid Colors Grid Colors
64. selected 24 hour format For more information see Different Ways to Turn the Computer On and Off on page 255 Option Disable Alarm Power On Settings Enabled check or Disabled no check Usage When enabled turns off the Alarm Power On feature Option Settings Usage Option Settings Usage MaxTime 3 2 5 The Machine Settings Dialog Box Resume Mode Resume Mode check or Boot Mode no check Turns Resume Mode on and off For more information see Start ing Again Where You Left Off on page 133 Panel Power On Off Enabled check or Disabled no check Turns the computer on off when you open close the computer s display panel This option is only available when Resume Mode is selected For more information see Different Ways to Turn the Computer On and Off on page 255 Hardware Setup To open Hardware Setup follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Utilities then click Hardware Setup Hardware Setup displays the following dialog box ar SETUP HDD BIOS Version 0 50 09 05 95 int ee eee SS Configuration Default Settings Normal MEMORY Base 640KB Extended 7360KB Shadow RAM 192KB Total 8192KB The Hardware Configuration dialog box 327 32 8 Hardware Setup The Hardware Configuration Dialog Box The Hardware Configuration Dialog Box This dialog box displays system information The values ar
65. set to On Title Bar The available settings are Settings Always Left Justified Always Right Justified Custom Placement Drag to Position Description Always places the MaxTime window at the left side of the title bar of the currently active window Always places the MaxTime window at the right side of the title bar of the currently active window Allows you to choose the placement of the MaxTime window on the title bar of the currently active window MaxTime 3 1 5 The Display Dialog Box The Modules Page The Modules page The Modules page controls the Display Modules options Show and Stack The Show option lets you choose which modules are displayed in the MaxTime window The available modules are Module Description Bar graph default Displays the current battery charge as a horizontal bar graph Percent Remaining Displays the current battery charge as a percentage For more information about choosing the MaxTime modules refer to Changing the Appearance of the Battery Gauge on page 125 316 MaxTime The Display Dialog Box If you choose more than one module for the Show option the Stack option is activated The available settings are Settings Description Stack Modules Shows all selected modules at once Cycle Modules Cycles between the selected modules If you set the Show option to Cycle Modules you can choose one or both of the following settings Sett
66. unsure how to do this your printer s documentation will tell you Parallel port Printer cable Connecting the printer cable to the parallel port 4 Connect the printer cable to the computer s parallel port Don t connect the printer cable if the computer s power is on Doing so may cause damage to the printer the computer or both 5 Plug the printer s power cable into an AC outlet 26 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Open the Display Open the Display The final step before you turn your computer on is to open the display Display latch The display latch 1 Facing the front of the computer locate the latch on the front center of the display panel Opening the display 2 Push on the latch and lift the display panel 3 Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle beyond where it moves easily and never lift the computer by j To avoid damaging the display panel do not force the panel the display panel CAUTION Fill In Your Registration Card and Mail It Take a few minutes now to fill in and mail your product registra tion card The card was on the keyboard of your computer when you first opened the display panel Sending in your product regis tration card lets Toshiba keep you up to date with information about new products and upgrades Let s Start at the Very Beginning 27 Turn the Computer On Registering your computer al
67. use your external modem you must give Windows 95 the information it needs to communicate with your modem successfully This information includes the model number and manufacturer of your modem To set up your modem follow these steps 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and click Control Panel Windows 95 displays the Control Panel 2 Double click the Add New Hardware icon Windows 95 opens the Add New Hardware Wizard 3 Click Next The Add New Hardware Wizard asks if it should detect the new hardware for you 4 Click Yes and then click Next Windows 95 displays a message advising you to close all pro grams 5 Once you have closed all other programs click Next to con tinue Windows 95 scans your system for new hardware If Windows 95 finds your external modem skip to step10 If Windows 95 doesn t detect your external modem click Next to manually install the modem Windows 95 then displays a list of hard ware types 6 Select Modem and click Next The Install New Modem menu opens 7 Tomanually install your modem select Don t detect my modem I will select it from a list and then click Next 1 90 pata to the World 8 Select the manufacturer and model number of your modem If your modem manufacturer supplied a Win dows 95 installation disk click Have Disk then click OK Otherwise click Next to use the Windows 95 modem driv ers 9 Select the port the modem is connected to typically COM2 then cli
68. your password 2 3 4 Keeping Your Files Safe Using a Password 9 When TSETUP prompts you to do so verify the password by typing it again and pressing Enter If the two passwords match TSETUP displays Registered If the two passwords don t match TSETUP displays an error message Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the password again 10 Press End to save your change and close TSETUP 11 Press Y to confirm you want to quit The computer overwrites all existing information on the pass word service diskette Make sure the diskette you use does not contain any important information CAUTION TSETUP asks you to enter the type of diskette you re using 12 Press 2 if you re using a 1 44 MB diskette or press 1 if you re using a 720 KB diskette TSETUP creates the password service diskette and displays a message when it s finished 13 Remove the diskette and press any key to continue TSETUP closes returning you to the system prompt The next time you start the computer your password will be in effect 14 Place your password service diskette in a safe place away from the computer Do not use your password service diskette for any other pur pose If you try to access the diskette you ll receive an error message and will have to reset your password and create a ener new password service diskette Keeping Your Files Safe Using a Password 235 Power On Password Whenever you start or restart your computer with a po
69. 0 Learning the Basics How to Start a Program Starting an MS DOS program from a system prompt is a little more complex To start an MS DOS program see Starting an MS DOS Program on page 81 Starting a Program from an Icon To start a program from an icon follow these steps which use the Windows 95 Wordpad program as an example 1 Click Start then point to Programs Windows 95 displays the Programs menu 2 Point to Accessories Windows 95 displays the Accessories menu 3 Click Wordpad Windows 95 opens Wordpad Wordpad is a text editor a scaled down word processor without the frills That s really all there is to it To close Wordpad click the close button at the upper right corner of the window Starting a Program from the Explorer These steps demonstrate how to start a program if it is not in the Start menu To use this method you need to know the file name and directory of the program you want to start This example like the one above opens Wordpad using its file name of WORDPAD EXE To start a program from the Explorer follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Click Windows Explorer Windows 95 opens the Explorer 3 Inthe left part of the screen under the C icon double click Program Files Learning the Basics 8 1 How to Use the Keyboard The Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the screen The left side of the screen shows all the f
70. 2 Click the Media Player tab to move to the Media Player page Registration Options CD Inspector CD Registration Media Players MPLAYER Ext Browse Working Dir CAwINDOWS Applications Audio CD Player Command Line MPLAYER EXE Browse Working Dir C SWINDOWS Applications Photo CD Viewer Command Line Browse Working Dir Applications Cancel ppl Help The Media Player page 3 Enter the Application name and Working Directory for the player of each type of CD ROM Data Audio and Photo You may use the Browse or Applications buttons to locate and select the desired media player 4 Click OK to close the Registration Options dialog box with your settings in effect Little Cards That Do Big Things PCMCIA compatible PC cards greatly increase the capabilities of your computer These cards pack all the performance of full sized expansion boards into a case the size of a credit card Your computer comes with one PC card slot that lets you take advantage of these little cards You can install up to two Type I or Type II cards or one Type III card Type IMI cards such as hard disk drive PC Cards require extra thickness When you buy a PC card check the package for the Type of card you re buying Your computer s PC Card slots are Zoomed Video ZV Card ready allowing you to use PC Cards that comply with this standard This chapter des
71. 5 takes a long time to start S Windows 95 responds differently from the normal routine K Ww Your display doesn t look right If you experience any one of these problems use the startup options in the Windows 95 Startup Menu to fix the problem Using Startup Options to Fix Problems If Windows 95 fails to start properly you may have to change your system s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the startup options in the Windows 95 Startup menu The following section describes each startup option and when to use the procedure 2 4 If Something Goes Wrong Windows 95 Isn t Working To open the Windows 95 Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows 95 Startup Menu displays the following options Normal Logged BOOTLOG TXT Safe Mode K K K Ww Ww K Ww Step by Step Confirmation K Ww Command Prompt Only Safe Mode Command Prompt Only K Ww If your computer is connected to a network the Startup Menu may display different versions of Safe Mode Normal Selecting Normal starts Windows 95 under normal conditions Start the computer in Normal mode when there are no apparent problems with the system Logged BOOTLOG TXT Selecting Logged starts Windows 95 under normal conditions and creates a hidden startup log file named C BOOTLOG TXT This file records every step of the system s startup process
72. Alt Left Shift he keyboard options facilitate the Reset X onfiguration of both the internal O Right Alt Right Shift ind external if one is attached O Left Alt CapsLock vyboards ee The Keyboard page 5 Click the circle to the left of the desired Int Keyboard Key Layout setting Normal is the default setting 6 Choose OK Hardware Setup displays a dialog box asking if you want to reboot restart the computer 7 Choose Yes to restart the computer immediately with your changes in effect No if you have programs open with unsaved files Save your files and restart the computer using the reset button or Ctrl Alt Del to make your changes take effect Using Device Manager to Configure Your System The Windows 95 Device Manager lets you set up many of the individual components of your system You ll need to use it if for example you want to change the COM port name assigned to the serial port or the range of memory reserved for the display adapter This section gives a brief overview of how to use Device Manager 204 Making Life Easier Using Device Manager to Configure Your System To change a component s setting in Device Manager follow these steps 1 Click on the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties Windows 95 opens the System Properties sheet Click on the Device Manager tab The System Properties sheet moves to the Device Manage
73. Assignments Port Address h 3E0 3E7 3F0 3F7 3E8 3EF 3F8 3FF 400 47F 480 49F Part II Appendixes Device Function Notes Not used 3 5 inch diskette drive TO ports 3F6 and 3F7 controller are used for the HDC also Serial Port or Infrared Port COM3 Serial Port or Infrared Port COM1 Not used DMA High Page Register Input Output Port Address Assignments 3 8 9 Part II Appendixes Video Modes This appendix lists the video modes supported by the Satellite 200 Series display adapter and identifies the characteristics of each mode The columns of the following tables are defined as follows Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal and is generally used by programmers to specify video modes in programs Type identifies the display adapter that first supported the mode and specifies whether the mode is text or graphics Resolution is the measure of the screen s dimensions in terms of hori zontal and vertical pixels in graphics modes or rows and col umns of characters in text modes Grid is the default number of pels per character LCD Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on the built in screen CRT Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on an external monitor Scan Freq hor vert is the horizontal and vertical scanning frequency in Hertz This is for external monitors
74. B To install a new program from a floppy disk or CD ROM drive click Install pirstai TZA Ihe following software can be automatically removed by f Windows To remove a program or to modify its installed components select it from the lst and click Add Remove Microsoft Office Quick Tutors for Windows 95 OK Cancel The Add Remove Programs Properties panel 4 Click the Install Uninstall tab The Install Uninstall page moves to the front of the panel 5 Click Install 6 Insert the program s installation diskette or CD ROM into the drive 11 Before You Go to a Computer Store Buying Programs If you re installing a program from diskette and your diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay connect the external dis kette drive or swap drives in the SelectBay To swap drives see Swapping Drives in the SelectBay on page 104 Click Next Windows 95 searches the installation diskette or CD ROM for the installation program If Windows 95 doesn t find the installation program or searches the wrong drive click the Browse button and find the installation program manually 8 Click Finish to run the installation program 9 Continue with the program s normal installation process Creating a Backup Copy of Program Diskette s It s important to create backup diskettes for any programs you install on your computer in case you accidentally damage or lose the origina
75. CDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopgr 8 0123456789 lt gt ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrs 0123456789 lt gt ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopagrst 0123456789 lt gt ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrstu 0123456789 lt gt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv 0123456789 lt gt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopaqrstuvw Non IBM compatible printer output If an error occurs the test displays the ABORTED message Write down all messages and highlighted numbers and check the follow ing items Is the printer power cord securely plugged into a live wall outlet Is the printer cable properly connected to the computer L Is the printer turned on Is the printer ready on line or selected Run the test If the test displays the ABORTED message again or your printout doesn t match the output shown in the illustrations consult your dealer to have the printer and the cable serviced If the printer tests successfully the test displays the COMPLETED message Press Enter to return to the TDIAGS screen To exit TDI AGS continue with the next section Exiting the Diagnostic Menus To exit the diagnostic menu follow these steps 1 When TDIAGS completes system components testing type N and press Enter TDIAGS returns you to the Main
76. CPU Sleep Mode Disabled Display Auto Off HDD Auto Off System Auto Off LCD Brightness Cooling Method The Machine Settings dialog box 2 Inthe Show Settings For box choose Battery Power or External Power Your computer has two sets of battery settings One sets how the system works under battery power The other sets how the computer works when it s connected to a power outlet 3 Click the arrow next to the Battery Save Mode option list box to view the available settings 4 Click the desired setting to highlight it 5 Choose OK to save your settings and return to the Max Time battery gauge window Setting Your Own Battery Save Options If you set the battery save mode to User Settings you can set your computer s power saving options individually For example if you want the computer s processing speed set to its maximum level but want to take advantage of all the other power saving features this is the way to do it This section describes each of the power saving options Settings that save power are indicated with an Energy Star logo Taking Your Computer on the Road 1 4 1 Conserving Power Processing Speed This option sets the speed at which the computer processes information You have two choices 4g Low sets a lower processing speed and saves power High sets the computer to its maximum processing speed CPU Sleep Mode This option temporaril
77. Finding Your Way around the System You ve bought your new computer and taken everything out of the box Now you may be asking yourself OK what do Ido Well this chapter helps you set up your computer gives you tips on working comfortably and takes you on a tour of the computer s features Make Sure You Have Everything Your Satellite 200 Series computer comes with everything you need to get up and running quickly However before you rush off it s a good idea to make sure you received everything you were supposed to This information is listed on the Quick Start Card at the top of the box If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immedi ately For additional help contact Toshiba as described in If You Need Further Assistance on page 296 2 Finding Your Way around the System Select a Place To Work Select a Place To Work The Satellite 200 Series is a portable computer designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations However by giv ing some thought to your work environment you can protect the computer and make your work hours more comfortable Keep the Computer Comfortable CAUTION Use a flat surface with enough room to operate comfortably If you re planning to use a printer or other external device make sure there s enough space for it as well To keep your computer in prime operating condition make sure your work area is free from gt dust moisture and dir
78. For more infor mation about these cards see Little Cards That Do Big Things on page 173 The Toshiba Accessories Catalog lists the add on devices you can purchase from Toshiba Talk to your dealer about these Toshiba options and other third party devices This manual also lists a large number of available options To find these try looking in the Index under devices 12 Before You Go to a Computer Store Buying Hardware Tips on Buying Hardware KR K Ww K Ww K kod If a device is cheaper than you think it should be it may be an older version On the other hand depending on you needs an older version may suit you just fine Check the Internet or an on line service information about the product Check Toshiba s BBS or the Toshiba Forum on CompuServe refer to Contacting Toshiba on page 297 for instructions and search for information about using the new hardware with your computer Check the warranty and support policy Before You Go to a Computer Store 1 2 1 Buying Hardware Taking Your Computer on the Road Probably the main reason you bought a notebook computer was so you could use it in a variety of places Of course some of the places you ll be using it may not have a convenient power source This chapter describes all the aspects of running your computer while traveling Toshiba s Energy Saver Design EPA POLLUTION PREVENTER Toshiba is a partner in the Environ
79. Go This section provides a brief overview of the steps contained in the remainder of the chapter If you re an experienced computer user this may be enough for you If you need more help each step tells you where to go for more information Follow these steps 1 Install the fax modem You may use a PC Card or an external serial fax modem For more information see Setting Up on page 184 2 Determine the COM port the fax modem is using You ll need to know this to set up your communications pro gram If you re using a communications program designed for Windows 95 your program may determine the COM port automatically For more information see Determining the COM Port on page 190 3 Install the communications program This may be a general purpose communications program or one supplied by a specific service provider For more informa tion see Connecting to a Telephone Line on page 191 4 Sign up If you re planning to use an on line service or the Internet you ll need to register with a provider For more information see Etiquette Online on page 200 Setting Up To communicate with the outside world you ll need K amodem see the next section for information KR atelephone line 1 Sd Connecting ete 1 8 5 a communications program see What Software Do You Need on page 196 If you re planning on using an on line service or the Internet or if yo
80. Layout on page 251 See Hardware Setup on page 327 To open TSETUP follow these steps 1 Close any programs you are running and exit Windows if it s open 402 Running Programs Described in the Guide CAUTION Fn esse Run TSETUP outside of Windows at a system prompt If you run TSETUP from an MS DOS session under Windows by clicking the MS DOS prompt icon results can be unpredict able 2 At the system prompt type c dos tsetup and press Enter Once you ve opened TSETUP it operates as described in TSETUP on page 341 To open Fn esse double click the Fn esse icon in Program Man ager s Toshiba Utilities program group Once you ve opened Fn esse it operates as described in Starting Programs Faster on page 241 except as follows When you re using Fn esse under Windows for Workgroups there is no Application Explorer dialog box Instead you may select a program in the ProgMan Browser dialog box To use this box to assign a key to a program or document follow these steps 1 Click the desired key in the Fn esse keyboard with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 2 Click direct Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box 3 Click ProgMan Fn esse displays the ProgMan Browser dialog box Turning the Power Off 403 ProgMan Browser The ProgMan Browser dialog box 4 Select the desired program group in the Pro
81. Lesson 5 Starting Programs After you ve gained some experience and added some programs of your own you ll know exactly which program to use for a par ticular task This lesson teaches you how to start programs from the desktop using two of the programs built into Windows 95 Follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Programs Windows 95 displays a list of program folders 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint Windows 95 opens Paint a simple drawing program untitled Paint le x File Edit View Image Options Help F E For Help click Help Topics on the Help Menu 117 262 jE Start My New File txt Notepad 27 untitled Paint 9 2 32PM The desktop with Paint open Your desktop now looks something like the above illustration Notice again the new addition to the taskbar 3 To open a second program click Start then click Programs 4 Click Windows Explorer Getting to Know Windows 95 59 Lesson 5 Starting Programs Windows 95 opens the Windows Explorer and adds another button to the taskbar Tz untitled Paint MEEI Eie Edt View mToERA MEIE 44 File Edt View Tools Help Ag All Folders Contents of C 2R H E 3 Floppy A a Cddry BJ Autoexec S C Docs E Command AE L Cddw C Dos 1 Docs lin
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83. Manager Once started these programs function in Windows for Work groups much the same as they do in Windows 95 K Ww Windows for Workgroups does not include a Suspend command Use Resume Mode instead K kod Windows 95 contains the files your computer needs to com municate with optional PCMCIA compatible PC Cards Both Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups have CardWizard for configuring optional PC Cards K Ww The steps in Changing the Display Mode on page 257 are for Windows 95 To change the display mode in Windows for Workgroups double click the Chips CPL icon in the Control Panel For more information on using Windows for Workgroups refer to Using Windows for Workgroups on page 397 Finish the Windows 95 Setup Procedure After the computer restarts and loads Windows 95 the system configures your system displays several messages then starts the Add Printer Wizard Set Up Windows 95 to Work With Your Printer If you already have a printer click Next when the system prompts you to set up your printer If you plan to purchase a printer later Let s Start at the Very Beginning 3 3 When You Turn the Computer on the First Time click Cancel now and see Setting Up Windows 95 to Work with Your Printer on page 87 when you re ready to connect it To set up Windows 95 to work with your printer now follow these steps 1 When Windows 95 opens the Printers dialog box scroll through the list
84. MaxTime if it s not already running 2 Choose Machine Settings from the Options menu Learning the Basics 79 How to Starta Program MaxTime displays the Machine Settings dialog box Battery Options Sound Control System Configuration Battery Options Show Settings For Battery Power Operation External Power Operation Battery Save Mode Full Power Processin g Speed High CPU Sleep Mode Disabled Display Auto Off 30 Min HDD Auto Off 30 Min System Auto Off LCD Brightness Cooling Method The Machine Settings dialog box 3 Set the LCD Brightness option to Bright You can do this two ways Set the Battery Save Mode to Full Power This automati cally sets the LCD Brightness option to Bright and changes the other battery save option settings to maximize system performance 1 Ww Set the Battery Save Mode to User Settings then set the LCD Brightness option to Bright This method doesn t affect any other battery save option settings 4 Click OK to save your settings and exit the Machine Set tings dialog box For more information about MaxTime see MaxTime on page 311 How to Start a Program Starting a program in Windows 95 is as easy as clicking the Start button pointing to Programs and choosing the program s icon from the Programs menu Of course that only works if there is an icon for the program in the Programs menu 8
85. OGRESS TSSDSS where T indicates the test number the first SS indicates the subtest number D indicates the drive if tested and the second SS indi cates the hardware status This message may remain on the screen for a moment The following sections describe each subtest System Functions and Memory The system functions and the memory tests run together for approximately five seconds The system functions test doesn t display any messages The memory test displays the following message PROGRESS xxxxxx where xxxxxx is the current memory location being tested The memory test includes conventional and extended memory If either test aborts 1 Write down everything that appears on the screen 2 Press Ctrl Pause to return to the diagnostics menu 3 Consult your dealer 36 The Diagnostic Test Test Sequence Character Attributes When the memory test completes the diagnostic test displays the following screen CHARACTER ATTRIBUTES NEXT LINE SHOWS NORMAL DISPLAY NEXT LINE SHOWS INTENSIFIED DISPLAY IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII NEXT LINE SHOWS REVERSE DISPLAY RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR NEXT LINE SHOWS BLINKING DISPLAY BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB BLUE RED MAGENTA GREEN CYAN YELLOW WHITE Press Enter key Character attributes test screen Look under the message NEXT LINE SHOWS BLINKING DISPLAY to make sure the line is actually blinking If your screen doesn t match the diagnostic test dis
86. OSE TOS TO me A TOS TOS 1 ToSHIZA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA JEME BS A 1 50AM The desktop with the Start menu open 5 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu 54 DEFINITION Getting to Know Windows 95 Lesson 2 Using the AccuPoint Pointing Device 6 With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button the smaller one Throughout the remainder of this guide the term click refers to clicking the primary button Instructions requiring the secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button Windows 95 opens the desktop shortcut menu Anangelcons gt Line up Icons Undo Rename New Properties The desktop shortcut menu 7 Click an empty area to close the shortcut menu 8 Move the pointer to the My Computer icon and click the primary button twice rapidly This process is known as double clicking The My Computer window opens TOSHIBA TOSHIA SHEA HA TOSIA TOSMIBA TOS IRA Srv TISA Toss PISATU HIZA TOSE Tosi SrA POs riya SHEA os IT aves SHAY 2 TOSHA TISHA zA TN BSOA TOSHA TOS FIEVA Toshi 1 JSA aE l VPOS IEA TOSA TY zie SHAN Se Se BASH BA TISZA BATOS cu JAN TOSHIBA A TOSHSA SrA TOS RIA TOSSA TOSIA T JSA TY SHBA TOSHIBA TOSSA IE zA TOSHSA T TOSHSA TOSSA TOSHIBA IE YA TOS SEA A S
87. Registration Media Players Enable Detection of Unregistered CDs m aS t s ais Windows AiP enabled CO I Audio CDs starts default audio player Photo CDs starts Windows 95 AutoPlay enabled CDs AutoStart Options I Enable AutoStart Option Ignore CD already in drive on startup Prompt if CD already in drive on startup Cancel op Help The CD Inspector page The Wide World of Multimedia 1 69 Managing Your CD ROMs 2 To enable the Inspector for unregistered CD ROMs click the checkbox next to each desired type If the unregistered CD ROM contains a Windows 95 AutoPlay script the Inspector executes the script If no Windows 95 AutoPlay script is found on the CD ROM the Inspector dialog box opens If the disc is an unregistered audio CD ROM the Inspector launches the default audio player 3 To automatically start programs when you insert a regis tered CD ROM click the box next to Enable AutoStart Option A check appears in the box when the option is enabled If this option isn t set registered CD ROMs won t start pro grams automatically even if the AutoStart option is selected in the individual CD ROM s registration information 4 Click OK to close the Registration Options dialog box with your settings in effect Customizing CD ROM Registration To customize the registration process follow these steps 1 Click the Options button on the main or rack screen The Registrati
88. SERV server broadcasts the message to all the members of the mailing list This way one person can correspond with lots of people all at once Mailing lists are different from news groups in that you receive all messages automatically K kod Chat sites allow people to talk in real time Whereas you send your written message to a newsgroup to be read later in a chat session you type your message and other people in the vir tual chat session can respond immediately K Ww Gopher sites provide lists of what is available elsewhere on the Internet Searching a gopher site is a good way to look for spe cific information K Ww Telnet sites let you log on to a computer somewhere else in the world and use its resources as if it were on your own local net work Understanding Internet Addresses Every Internet user has an e mail address A sample e mail address is user host subdomain domain 19 Connecting to the World The Internet and Other Fascinating Places where user host subdomain domain com gov edu mil net org is the name you select when you first sub scribe to your on line service or Internet service provider See What Software Do You Need on page 196 for information about Internet service providers is the server on which your e mail is located is a local network or computer within the Internet service provider s system Many addresses do not include a subdomai
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90. Setup screens before the setup program gives you the opportunity to choose your operating system Read each screen carefully to avoid installing Windows 95 accidentally 1 In the Welcome to Windows 95 Setup screen click Next Use the AccuPoint to position the pointer over the Next button then press the primary button Setup displays the Regional Settings screen 2 Select your Regional Settings and click Next The default is English American Setup displays Keyboard Layout screen 3 Select the keyboard layout and click Next The default is United States Setup displays the User Information screen 4 Type your name and company in the appropriate fields then click Next Setup displays the License of Windows 95 screen 30 WARNING Let s Start at the Very Beginning When You Turn the Computer on the First Time 5 Read the license information then click Next Setup displays the License Agreement screen 6 Read the license agreement If you agree to the terms click the button next to TI accept the agreement to continue the set up process 7 Click Next Setup displays the Certificate of Authenticity screen 8 Type in the number from the Certificate of Authenticity affixed to the Windows 95 manual that came with your computer then click Next Setup displays the Windows Version screen 9 Choose your operating system If you have a Satellite 200CDS carefully consider your choice of operating system Onc
91. TOFAX system see page 297 If Something Goes Wrong Tf You Need Further Assistance 303 The Hotkeys Hotkeys are keys that pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system functions on and off Hotkeys have a dark blue legend on the front of the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Instant Password Security Fn This hotkey locks the keyboard and blanks the dis play You must enter your password if registered or press Enter to begin work again 307 3 0 The Hotkeys Power Power m E Resume Mode mE Sound m E This hotkey displays the battery save pop up win dow in Windows 95 with MaxTime running and switches among battery save modes Full Power Low Power and User Settings This hotkey displays the power up pop up window in Windows 95 with MaxTime running and turns Resume Mode on and off This hotkey cycles the alarm volume through Off Low Medium and High Off is always first imis 909 Display Fn This hotkey alternates among the following dis y 8 8 play options Built in Display Only Simultaneous Display and External Monitor Only When the computer is in Simultaneous mode the external monitor will always be set to 800 by 600 SVGA mode This is for compatibility with the internal LCD Do not use Simulta neous mode with a monitor unable to support resolutions higher than 640 by 480 Keyboard Fn This hotkey turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn T
92. TSETUP see TSETUP on page 341 To set the Int Keyboard Key Layout option in Hardware Setup follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Utilities then click Hardware Setup Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration dialog box 2 5 Making Life Easier Working with the Keyboard Hardware Configuration SETUP HDD BIOS Version 0 50 09 05 95 Sata Gens cei Configuration Default Settings Normal MEMORY Base 640KB a 7360KB Shadow RAM 192KB Total 8192KB The Hardware Configuration dialog box This box displays information about the system 3 Choose Hardware Options Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration options dialog box Hardware Configuration Options Boot Priority Keyboard _ Sound System Password Serial Parallel Printer Display CPU Cache Se ared Port The Hardware Configuration Options dialog box 4 Click the Keyboard tab Hardware Setup displays a page with the Int Keyboard Key Layout option Making Life Easier 2 5 3 Using Device Manager to Configure Your System Hardware Configuration Options ParallelfPrinter Pointing Devices Display CPU Cache Sound System External Keyboard Fn Key Int Keyboard Key Layout q Dirai Noma Cienc 7 O Left Ctrl Left Alt Alternative tee Right Ctl Right Alt Default x Legend Left
93. The Machine Settings Dialog Box CPU Sleep Mode Enabled Low Power default or Disabled Full Power default If enabled temporarily shuts down the processor when there are no processing requests such as keyboard input or pointing device movement For more information see CPU Sleep Mode on page 141 Display Auto Off Time periods of 1 3 Low Power default 5 10 15 20 and 30 minutes or Disabled Full Power default Turns the display off if it is not used for the time selected For more information see Display Auto Off on page 141 HDD Auto Off Time periods of 1 3 Low Power default 5 10 15 and 20 min utes or a 30 minute period Full Power default Turns the hard disk drive off if it is not used for the time selected For more information see HDD Auto Off on page 141 System Auto Off Time periods of 10 20 30 40 50 and 60 minutes or Disabled default Turns the system off if you haven t used the computer for the time selected For more information see System Auto Off on page 142 LCD Brightness Bright Full Power default or Semi Bright Low Power default Sets the brightness of the display For more information see LCD Brightness on page 142 MaxTime 3 2 3 The Machine Settings Dialog Box Option Cooling Method Settings Performance Full Power default or Quiet Low Power default Usage Determines the method used to cool the computer s processor chip For more info
94. The Wide World of Multimedia Using External Speakers or Headphones 6 Adjust the Recording Volume Preferred device and Pre ferred quality according to your needs 7 Click OK Your new settings will take effect the next time you record Using External Speakers or Headphones To play back sound files through an external device such as head phones or stereo speakers follow these steps The headphone jack 1 Locate the headphone jack on the front of the computer 2 Plug the cord from the external audio device into the head phone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack If your device uses a different jack you can purchase an adapter at most electronics stores 3 Follow the steps in the previous section Managing Your CD ROMs If you have a large number of CD ROMs you might find yourself wishing for an easy way to keep track of what s on all of them That s where Toshiba s magiCDisc CD ROM management pro gram comes in The Wide World of Multimedia 1 6 1 Managing Your CD ROMs With magiCDisc you can launch an associated program whenever you insert a CD ROM into the drive You can search for a specific CD ROM by title category or other key word and look at only CD ROMs of a particular type such as data audio or photo If a CD ROM includes programs to install on your hard disk you can start the installation program from magiCDisc
95. They use the computer s backup battery to store the current state in memory while the power is off and when you turn the computer back on to restore the state the system was in before you turned the power off Using Suspend Mode or Resume Mode is energy efficient Avoid ing the startup procedure which requires accessing the hard disk drive saves energy and extends the amount of work you can get done before you must recharge the battery 1 CAUTION Learning the Basics TI When You Turn the Computer On Most of the time you ll find Windows 95 Suspend Mode quite convenient However if you want to use Toshiba s System Auto Off and Panel Power On Off options you ll need to turn on Resume Mode For more information about these options refer to the following sections Using the Suspend Command To turn the computer off using the Windows 95 Suspend command 1 Save any files you re using over a local area network Your network connection may be lost when you suspend your computer 2 Click Start 3 Click Suspend The Suspend command saves the current system settings shuts down Windows 95 and turns the computer off Using Resume Mode There are several ways to turn Resume Mode on and off This section describes how to use a key combination called a hotkey to select Resume Mode This is the quickest method Turn to Start ing Again Where You Left Off on page 133 for the other methods To select Resume Mode
96. To learn more about Notepad click Help or refer to Windows 95 Help For now leave Notepad open and go on to the next lesson Lesson 4 Creating a New Folder Windows 95 stores documents tools and programs in folders It even stores other folders in folders In this lesson you will learn how easy it is to create folders To create a folder in which to store the document you just created follow these steps 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop and click the secondary button Windows 95 displays the desktop shortcut menu Point to New then click Folder Windows 95 creates a New Folder icon on the desktop with the icon name highlighted Type a name for the folder and press Enter Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar Windows 95 displays the document as an icon on the desktop Click the document icon and drag it to your new folder The outline of the document icon moves across the desktop Still holding the primary button position the document icon over the folder icon so the folder icon is highlighted then release the primary button The document icon disappears into the folder To see your document double click the folder icon A window opens and displays the contents of the folder including your document icon Close the window by clicking its close button 5 8 Getting to Know Windows 95 Lesson 5 Starting Programs
97. Toshiba s Bulletin Board Service Toshiba s Bulletin Board Service BBS is available 24 hours a day and is free of charge to anyone with a PC and a modem From Toshiba s BBS you can download files and obtain other useful information to keep your computer running at peak performance Be sure you set your modem to Toshiba s BBS protocol Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 You may use the following telephone number 714 837 4408 The Toshiba World Wide Web Sites You can find Toshiba s World Wide Web site on the Internet at the following URL locations http Aoshiba computers com for prod uct information and hitp pcsupport tais com for product support If Something Goes Wrong Tf You Need Further Assistance 299 The Toshiba Forum on CompuServe Toshiba s Forum on CompuServe CIS gives you the opportunity to ask questions of system operators to download information and to access several Toshiba libraries that contain product infor mation user to user tips and much more To access the Toshiba Forum 1 Log on to Compuserve 2 From the CIS prompt type go Toshiba Toshiba Voice Contact To aid Toshiba make sure you have gt The computer and any optional devices related to the problem The Microsoft Windows 95 diskettes the Toshiba Companion Diskette and the rest of the master diskettes You created the Microsoft Windows 95 diskettes using Create System Disks and either made the other diskettes usi
98. Using The Electronic Guide Getting to Know Windows 95 Windows 95 is the computer s operating system providing a means of communication between your computer your programs and you This chapter introduces Windows 95 by taking you through a few basic tasks If you ve never used Windows before the skill and confidence you ll gain will more than offset the small amount of time you will spend going through these lessons If you ve used an earlier version of Windows you ll notice that Windows 95 is very different Windows 95 Help discusses a num ber of the major differences in an easy question and answer for mat Click Start then Help to open Help click the Index tab then type tips and double click for Windows for Workgroups users One of the wonderful things about Windows 95 is its flexibility While the steps in this chapter will accomplish the indicated tasks there are often other ways of doing things For example if you ve used earlier versions of Windows many familiar key combina tions will still work If you re curious refer to on line help or your Windows 95 documentation for more information 51 52 Getting to Know Windows 95 Lesson 1 Exploring the Desktop Lesson 1 Exploring the Desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in Windows 95 You use its features to start programs find docu ments set up system components and most other computing tasks The following illustr
99. Using an External Monitor You can easily attach an external monitor to your computer Some external monitors display more information than the computer s built in screen is capable of displaying Also having an external monitor makes the entire display bigger Connecting an External Monitor To connect an external monitor follow these steps 1 Turn the computer off 211 2 1 2 Using Your Computer on Your Desk Using an External Monitor Cable Monitor port Connecting an external monitor 2 Connect the monitor s video cable to the monitor port on the back of the computer Turn the external monitor on 4 Turn the computer on The computer uses the external monitor If your external monitor can display higher resolution video modes than 800 by 600 you can take advantage of this feature by changing the video mode To do this see Changing the Display Mode on page 257 Directing the Display When You Turn the Computer On When you turn the computer on it sends information to the exter nal monitor To send information to the built in display as well you ll need to change the Power On Display setting in Hardware Setup or TSETUP This option has two settings Internal External sends the display to the external monitor If no external monitor is attached it sends information to the computer s built in display This is the default Simultaneous sends display output to both the external monitor and the bu
100. Workgroups Windows for Workgroups does not support the plug and play standard described for Windows 95 This means that when you connect an optional device such as a PC Card you ll need to set it up yourself This section provides information you ll need to use optional devices with Windows for Workgroups Using PC Cards Little Cards That Do Big Things on page 173 describes the pro grams required to use PC Cards These programs are part of Windows 95 For Windows for Workgroups CardWizard provides the Card and Socket Services programs you need to use PC Cards on your sys Getting Help 405 tem See the CardWizard documentation for instructions for set ting up PC Card support These programs were specifically designed for your Toshiba computer Even if your PC Card comes with its own Card and Socket Services programs try the programs included with your computer first Resolving Resource Conflicts If you add a device that uses the resources already assigned to another device your system stops working and you must resolve the resource conflict For an introduction to the resources used by the system see Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own on page 278 Make a list all the resources used by your optional devices The documentation for each device will tell you how to determine these Once your list is complete check it against the lists in System Resources on page 383 Make sure that none or your o
101. Wrong Fixing Device Related Problems Hot swapping removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off fails Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 2 Click the PC Card icon on the taskbar Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card Windows 95 displays a message that you may safely remove the card The system does not recognize your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller Often removing a malfunctioning card inserting it again and rein stalling it using the procedure in Setting Up PC Card Support in Windows 95 on page 178 can correct many problems There is still a yellow exclamation point over the PCMCIA controller icon in Device Manager You ve gone through the PCMCIA Wizard in Windows 95 as described in Setting Up PC Card Support in Windows 95 on page 178 but the system still reports the controller with a yellow Your computer may not be firmly attached to the optional Note Dock To fix the connection 1 Click Start then click Shut Down Windows 95 displays the Shut Down Windows dialog box Click the button next to Shut down the computer then click Yes Windows 95 shuts down and turns the computer off automatically Lift the locking latch on the NoteDock Gently lift the computer and slide it off of the NoteDock Reconnect the computer and NoteDock making sure to press them together firmly Printers If Something Goes
102. Wrong 29 3 Fixing Device Related Problems Refer to Connecting the Computer to the NoteDock on page 226 for instructions This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer won t print KP Koca K K Ww K Ww K Ww K Ww K Ww If your printer is ECP or IEEE 1284 compliant make sure you have an IEEE 1284 printer cable Make sure the printer is connected to power and the printer itself is ready on line Make sure the data cable between the computer and the printer is firmly attached at both ends You may have connected the printer with the computer on Disable Resume Mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is on line then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the problem may be in your original file Check the printer port and driver Click Start Settings then Printers Next click on the icon for your printer using the sec ondary mouse button and click Properties in the menu list Finally click the Details tab and confirm that the port and driver options are correct Sometimes it helps to delete the printer and install it again Click Start Settings then Printers Click your printer using the secondary mouse button and click Delete in the menu list Fol low the instructions
103. and does not proceed to display information or messages oe Beeps once but displays no new messages K Ww Displays random characters and does not function normally K Ww Displays an error message Verify the system again Before you do so turn the computer off and make sure all optional devices are connected properly If the test fails a second time you have demonstrated that you can repro duce the problem and it s time to contact a trained technician Other Circumstances The computer normally beeps at the conclusion of a successful system verification If the system speaker is set to Disabled in MaxTime or TSETUP this beep will not occur If the speaker is turned on enabled and the system verification completes but you don t hear a beep the speaker may be faulty Though this does not affect the computer s operation you may wish to contact your dealer and have it repaired If the system verification is successful but the operating system won t load refer to Problems Turning the Computer On on page 272 If all seems correct treat this as a hardware error and contact your dealer Where Do I Go from Here If you determined that you have a problem with a specific device the following section lists problems related to specific devices and offers some solutions Start with the Easy Problems page 270 Power and the Batteries page 285 2 8 4 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing Device Related Problems Th
104. andLine none Cancel Working Directory Shortcut Key FnE oaa xe Switch to application if already running Beicatons Help The Add Edit Command dialog box 3 Choose Browse Fn esse displays the Browse for Applications dialog box Fn esse Browser EJ fs c Awinutils inessed2 ere IE Sy winutils hwsetup exe mxtime exe List fies of type Drives AT applications 0 Be al The Browse for Applications dialog box 4 Use the Drive and Directory fields to locate your file You may narrow down your search with the List Files of Type list box 5 In the File Name field highlight the file you wish to assign to the key and choose OK Making Life Easier Starting Programs Faster 245 Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box com pletely filled in to reflect your choice Choose OK to save your key assignment and exit the dialog box The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Using the Application Explorer Dialog Box To use the Application Explorer dialog box to assign a key to a program or document follow these steps 1 Click the desired key in the Fn esse keyboard with the sec ondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box Choose Direct Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box Choose Applications
105. asks you to confirm each line of the startup process once it dis plays Use this option when The startup process fails while loading the startup files 2 6 DEFINITION If Something Goes Wrong Windows 95 Isn t Working You need to verify all drivers are being loaded You need to temporarily disable one or more specific driver You need to check for errors in the startup files Windows 95 uses a file called IO SYS which contains all the information needed to start the computer Although your computer does not need the CONFIG SYS and AUTOEXEC BAT files to start it does process these files to support backward compatibility with some programs and device drivers The same holds true for the SYSTEM INI and WIN INI files Programs and devices that are backward compatible are designed to work with older operating systems and other pro grams For example many features of Windows 95 are back ward compatible with earlier versions of Windows This lets you use older programs in Windows 95 Most of the information contained in these files is now stored in the Windows 95 Registry However they are still processed during system startup BOOTLOG TXT file contains a record of all the components and drivers loaded during startup and the status of each When you select Step by Step Confirmation you can view all the startup files one line at a time to help diagnose the source of a problem Command Prompt Only Selecting Comma
106. ation identifies the major features of the desktop ADARIA TISSA TISSA TDS SSA a oF eal a OEA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSSE Tg Icons MSH Pa POS Ay rosis yA l JEMEN TOSSA J zA TOSHIBA TOSHEAT TOSHSA 1 TOSHI BA E 2A FOSHAN Sour i IE SATOSHI 7 29 TOSHSA TOSHA TOSHIBA TOSSI Recycle Bin icon HIBA Poste TOSHSA TOSHIBA TUS 3A Toz SIA TRSA TISHA JSA TOS HIBA gj AA Be OSE Aq Taskbar f ji Same Sates TOSSA za AMO SHIBA Seer TOSH A TOSE TOSI l TISSA TIS WOSrilee BA TOSHI TOSHIBE TOSSA TOSE Sry JINA TOSHIBA 1 TOSHSA TOSS A TOSA TS eae 1 JSH BAY TOSHIBA TOSHBATY TISZA 1 TOSHE 1 ISHER 1 seme EVAN JAA l SHE JAT JETA TISA TI Sril4 VOSA TEn oSA ToS OS FIBA TOSHIBA TOSHI Start button Tien A 1494M The desktop The Start button does just what it says You can use it to start pro grams and open documents files and folders within Windows 95 see Lesson 5 Starting Programs on page 58 The taskbar lets you know what documents you currently have open It may also display the time Right now the taskbar is blank because you haven t started anything As you work through the lessons in this chapter the taskbar will change to reflect what youre doing The icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components To learn how to create and use these icons refer t
107. avings Instant and power on passwords help pro tect your files Explains how to set up the computer gives instructions for basic computing tasks and documents all system components and features Provides an easy to use version of the Satellite 200 Series User s Guide in hypertext form Load this manual into memory whenever you have questions about the computer Optional Accessories and Devices 3 7 Microsoft Windows Documents the Windows 95 operating 95 documentation system Optional Accessories and Devices This section lists the options available for the Satellite 200 Series computer Power Devices Battery charger Additional battery packs Memory Cards 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB Expansion Capability PC card slot Charges extra battery packs When an AC wall outlet is not available use spare or replacement packs to extend the time you can operate the computer Expands the computer s memory to 16 MB Expands the computer s memory to 24 MB Expands the computer s memory to 40 MB Lets you install one Type III or up to two Type I or Type H PC cards Maximum slot thickness 10 5 mm 378 Specifications NoteDock optional Others Carrying case optional Security Cable optional Specifications Physical Dimensions Weight Size Optional docking station that provides access to the following headphone jack external diskette drive port PS 2 mouse port PS 2 key
108. ay Mode What s Really Going On By now you ve probably become pretty good at using your com puter However you may be curious as to what is really going on while you re pounding away at the keyboard This chapter gives you details of how your computer works What Is a Computer In one sense your Satellite 200 Series is a computer Technically speaking however the processor chip where the actual computing takes place is the computer All the other components are outside the computer because they either provide information to the pro cessor or receive the results of the processor s computations What Other Batteries Does the Computer Have In addition to the main battery that powers your system when you re away from an AC outlet your Satellite 200 Series computer has two other batteries The backup battery supports resume mode When you turn the computer off in Resume Mode a special memory powered by 261 26 What s Really Going On How Does a Disk Store Information the backup battery keeps track of everything for the next time you turn the computer on The backup battery gets its charge from the main battery K Ww The RTC real time clock battery stores the computer s con figuration information which is stored in the RTC memory When you make changes in TSETUP or Hardware Setup this memory keeps track of those settings The RTC battery also operates the computer s internal clock The main battery cha
109. bar and drag ging it Click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar Windows 95 displays the Windows Explorer window Repeat steps 6 and 7 to size and position the Windows Explorer placing it at the right side of the desktop 62 Getting to Know Windows 95 Lesson 7 Closing Your Programs and Files Now that you ve got the windows side by side you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other When you are working with documents and programs resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your tastes and needs Experiment with different sizes and place ments of windows Discover the most comfortable and efficient arrangement for your work At this point you have three programs open on the desktop Go on to the next lesson to learn how to close them Lesson 7 Closing Your Programs and Files Once you ve finished working with a document folder or pro gram it s a good idea to close it to free up the space in memory for something else While you can run a number of programs at the same time a large number of programs and documents open simultaneously can slow down your system This lesson teaches you how to close the programs you opened earlier in this chapter Follow these steps 1 Click the close button at the top right of the Windows Explorer window That s all there is to it Windows Explorer closes removing its button from the taskbar 2 Close Paint and an
110. ber of other programs already installed on the hard disk If any of these programs is ever damaged or deleted you ll need program diskettes to reinstall it You must buy blank diskettes and run Microsoft s Create System Disks program to make a set of Windows 95 diskettes There are two ways to obtain program diskettes for your other pre installed software excluding Windows 95 and any other Microsoft applications Buy blank diskettes and run Toshiba s Master Disk Creator program Purchase the Toshiba drivers and utilities on CD ROM from Toshiba using the order form that came with your computer If you chose Windows for Workgroups use Master Disk Creator to make its program diskettes Preparing to Create Master Diskettes Disk image files on your hard disk contain all the information to create program diskettes for the factory pre installed programs on your computer Microsoft Create System Disks and Master Disk Creator copy these disk images to the diskettes 36 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Create Master Diskettes or Purchase the CD ROM You cannot reinstall programs from the disk image files on the hard disk You must use program diskettes created with Create System Disks to reinstall Windows 95 and either the diskettes created with Master Disk Creator or the CD ROM you purchased from Toshiba to reinstall other pre installed programs To run these programs you need About 4 hours Approximately 62
111. board port two type II PC card slots audio line in jack audio line out jack serial port video port parallel port MIDI oystick port AC in and security lock slot Sturdy fabric or leather carrying case pro tects the computer while traveling Noteworthy Computer Lock cable to deter computer theft 7 9 Ibs 3 54 kilograms with CD ROM drive 7 5 Ibs 3 40 kilograms with diskette drive Width x depth x height 11 8 in x 9 3 in x 2 2 in 299 mm x 235 mm x 55 mm Specifications 379 Power Cord nnectors The Satellite 200 Series computer features a universal power sup ply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom J 0 UL approved CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe VDA approved AS approved NEMKO approved 381 System Resources This appendix lists the pre assigned IRQ levels DMA channels and T O port addresses IRQ Level Assignments The direct line to the CPU is called an Interrupt ReQuest IRQ level or channel You ll hear both terms used by technical experts They mean the same thing The following table lists the IRQ level assignments for the Satellite 200 Series computer IRQ 0 Use Notes Timer Keyboard PIC 2 COM2 COMI 383 384 DMA Channel Assignments IRO 10 11 12 13 14 15 Use Notes Available Choice for Sound System PC card 3 5 inch
112. cally If Windows 95 recognizes the card there is nothing more you need to do You are ready to use the card Using the Card Wizard If Windows 95 cannot identify the card it displays the New Hard ware Found dialog box This dialog box has four options Option Windows default driver Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer Do not install a driver Windows will not prompt you again Select from a list of alternative drivers What it means If Windows 95 has a driver for your card built in you should use it The manual that came with your card should indicate if the driver is built into Windows 95 If a driver diskette came with the card and the manual instructs you to install it follow the directions in the manual This is really not an option if you want to use the card If you choose this option you the card won t work Some PC Cards can run with a driver other than the one specifically designed for the card If you choose this option Windows 95 displays a list of manufacturers and model names the drivers Based on the information in the manual that came with the card try an alternative driver Little Cards That Do Big Things 1 79 Setting Up Your PC Card for Your Computer Using the PCMCIA Wizard If Windows 95 did not detect your card automatically and using the Card Wizard did not work follow these steps 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Prop
113. chanical device and sooner or later you ll wish you had taken the time to do backups See the instructions in How to Back Up Your Work on page 96 Five More Things Every Satellite Computer User Should Do K Ww K Kod K2 Ww Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive strain injuries and eye strain As indicated in Keep Yourself Comfortable on page 3 it s important to stay comfortable while you re working at your computer Exit Windows 95 before turning the computer off unless Resume Mode is on See How to Start Where You Left Off on page 76 for information about Resume Mode Windows 95 records information such as your Desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you don t let Windows 95 shut down it can forget things such as new icon positions Set up your computer to fit your tastes and needs You re the one that s going to be looking at the screen while you work If you don t like the colors on the screen go ahead and change them See Windows 95 Help for information on changing the appearance of your screen To open Help see See Lesson 12 If m Lost What Do I Do on page 69 Scan all new files for viruses It s unlikely but possible even new programs you buy from your local computer store may contain a computer virus See Viruses and How To Cure Them on page 239 for informa tion about detecting and removing computer viruses K Learning the Basics 7
114. ck Gently press the locking latch down The computer slides into place and connects to the NoteDock Attach the power cord to the NoteDock s power socket Connect the power cord to a wall socket To disconnect the computer from the NoteDock turn the com puter s power off lift the locking latch and remove the computer Using Your Computer on Your Desk 2 27 Using the Optional NoteDock Using PC Cards in the NoteDock The NoteDock provides two additional PC card slots These slots function in the same way as those in the computer For information about setting up PC cards refer to Setting Up Your PC Card for Your Computer on page 177 The first time you use the NoteDock Windows 95 will create a Dock 1 configuration that will be able to determine when you are docked connected to the NoteDock To use the PCMCIA card slots in the NoteDock you may need to set up PC card support the first time you connect to the NoteDock To set up PC card support follow these steps 1 Click the Start button and point to Settings 2 Click Control Panel Windows 95 displays the Control Panel 3 Select the PC card PCMCIA icon 4 Follow the setup instructions Keeping Your Files Safe At some time you ll almost certainly have files on your computer that you want to keep private Your Satellite 200 Series computer comes with several options that can help you keep your computer and files safe from unwanted intrusion Th
115. ck Next Windows 95 asks you to enter the dialing information it needs to complete outgoing calls For example country code area code and any prefix necessary to reach an outside line 10 Enter the dialing information and click Finish Determining the COM Port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM com munications ports Although the terms are often used interchangeably the serial port and COM port are really two different things The serial 7 port is the physical port on the left side of the computer The COM port is a unique identifier the computer uses to commu nicate with the serial port or other serial devices DEFINITION If you re using a Windows 95 communications program such as Hyperterminal it determines the COM port automatically Skip to the following section If you are going to install and set up a non Windows 95 communi cations program you must tell it which COM port your modem is using To find out which port your modem is connected to follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Settings 2 Click Control Panel Windows 95 opens the Control Panel 8 Connecting ete 1 OF Double click Modems Windows 95 displays the Modem Properties dialog box Click the Diagnostics tab Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports Make a note of the COM port number To verify that the modem is set up properly click on the port to which your modem
116. computer is on may damage the computer the drive or both WARNING Remove the Diskette Drive from the External Chassis If you re installing the diskette drive into the SelectBay the first step is to remove the drive from the external chassis If the diskette drive is currently in the SelectBay the external chas sis is empty Proceed to the next section Follow these steps Releasing the drive in the external chassis 1 With one hand press and hold the drive lock 2 With the other hand firmly press the drive eject button Learning the Basics 1 0 5 Swapping Drives in the SelectBay The drive partially ejects from the chassis Removing the diskette drive from the external chassis 3 Paull the diskette drive out of the chassis and set it aside Prepare the Computer Follow these steps to prepare the computer for switching drives 1 Shut down the computer To return to work more quickly use the Suspend command or Resume Mode to turn the computer off See Starting Again Where You Left Off on page 133 for more information UN Make sure the power is off before you swap a drive into or out sroP of the SelectBay Removing or inserting a drive while the i A computer is on may damage the computer the drive or both 2 Disconnect the power cord and any other cables 1 06 Learning the Basics Swapping Drives in the SelectBay Remove the Drive from the SelectBay Follow these steps to remove the drive from the S
117. cribes the different types of PC cards tells you how to install PC cards and provides general tips on using them Since each card is different you ll have to read your cards docu mentation to use the card but this chapter will help you get started 173 174 CAUTION Little Cards That Do Big Things What Do PC Cards Do If your PC card came with a diskette read Programs that Make Your PC Card Work on page 175 before installing any of its programs The programs on the diskette may conflict with the built in Windows 95 drivers What Do PC Cards Do New PC cards are being introduced every day Among the PC cards currently available are CAUTION Modems and fax modems Network adapters Removable hard disk devices Memory SCSI adapters Global Positioning System GPS receivers ZV Port cards Some PC cards combine the functions of several different cards One popular example is a PC card that combines a network card with a modem These are handy if you want to get the most out of your PC card slots PC card technology has changed considerably over the last few years and it s important that your card is current with the times Check the package to make sure the PC card you buy conforms to the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 2 1 standard or later Cards that do not conform to this standard may work with your com puter but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use Li
118. curity lock slot lets you anchor your computer to your desk or other large heavy object For more information see Applying Physical Restraints on page 238 Pressing the power button turns the computer on and off For more information see Turn the Computer On on page 27 lt lt illustrationleftmargin pemcia bmp gt gt The PC card slot lets you install up to two Type I or Type I or one Type MI PCMCIA com patible PC cards For more information see Little Cards That Do Big Things on page 173 The 3 5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device Connecting a microphone or other device to this jack disables the internal micro phone automatically The line in jack lets you play and record stereo sound from an external audio device such as a stereo system 8 The Back 0 K O CAUTION i Finding Your Way around the System Find Out Where Everything s Located NoteDock port CPU Fan Infrared port aS oD y PS 2 port eS aw Monitor port Parallel port Power socket The back The PS 2 port provides access to an optional external PS 2 com patible mouse or keyboard For more information see Using an External Keyboard on page 215 The monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor For more information see Using an External Monitor on page 211 The NoteDock port allows you to connect the optional Not
119. d of a document K fo delete or insert characters How these keys function may vary with the program you re using Check your program s documentation for information on how the cursor keys function To turn the cursor control overlay on and off press Fn F10 The cursor control light on the indicator panel shows whether the cur sor control overlay is on or off Making Life Easier Working with the Keyboard 2 5 1 You can use the overlaid keys to type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on To do this for lower case letters press and hold Fn while you type for upper case letters press and hold Fn Shift while you type To use the numeric keys when the cursor control overlay is on press and hold Shift while you use the overlaid keys To return to the cursor control overlay release Fn Selecting the Keyboard Layout Depending on what type of computer keyboard you are accus tomed to the position of the Caps Lock Ctrl and Alt keys on your computer may seem odd to you You can change the layout of these keys by setting the Int Keyboard Key Layout option in Hardware Setup or TSETUP Caps Le E Shift Shift AAV AA Alternative Normal The Alternative and Normal keyboard key layouts If you plan on using the Alternative layout permanently an autho rized service provider can change the keytops for you To find out how to set the Int Keyboard Key Layout option using
120. de Cross References The topic you located using the Index Contents or Find may still not be the one you are looking for but as you read the text a cross reference may point you to the section you need Cross references are shown in green underlined text To view a cross reference follow these steps 1 Position the pointer over the cross reference The pointer changes to a pointing hand symbol a Satellite 200 Series Electronic User s Guide apier I Findi our Way aound the terme El amp Chapter 1 Finding Your Way d the S Chapter 1 P Finding Your Way around the System You ve bought your new computer and taken everything out of the box Now you may be asking yourself OK what do I do Well this chapter helps you set up your computer gives you tips on working comfortably and takes you on a tour of the computer s features Make Sure You Have Everything Cross references Select a Place To Work Find Out Where Everything s Located Using a cross reference 2 Click the cross reference The program displays the section that contains the information relating to the cross reference you selected When you have finished reading the cross referenced material click Go Back to return you to the original topic Using Bookmarks Creating a bookmark allows you to mark a portion of the text that you want to be able to find quickly in the future 44 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Us
121. dible BateryAlarm OK The Emergency Battery Alert When you reach this point plug the computer into a live power outlet or save all your files and turn the computer off immediately Doing this ensures that you won t lose any work and also provides relief to everybody around you who s getting tired of the beeping sound from your computer 132 Taking Your Computer on the Road Running the Computer on Battery Power If you don t manage to plug the computer in or turn it off before the battery completely runs out of power the computer turns off automatically Don t panic all is not lost Before shutting down the computer automatically turns on Resume Mode more fully described on page 133 Resume Mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn the power on again you can continue where you left off The computer s backup battery stores this information in memory for about eight hours before it too runs out of power Setting the Alarms The Low Battery and Critical Battery alarms sound when the remaining battery charge reaches threshold power levels The Low Battery Alarm is initially set to 20 of battery capacity The initial threshold for the Critical Battery Alarm is 10 of battery capacity If these threshold levels don t fit your needs you can use MaxTime to change them To set the threshold levels for the Low Battery and Critical Battery alarms follow these steps 1 Choose Alarms from the MaxTime
122. diskette drive LPT1 Choice for Sound System default ECP or PC card Real time clock Software redirect to INT 0Ah Choice for Sound System ECP or PC card Reserved Choice for Sound System default CD ROM drive ECP or PC card Reserved Choice for ECP or PC card PS 2 Mouse AccuPoint or PC card Numeric Data Processor Hard disk ECP or PC card CD ROM drive default if installed ECP or PC card DMA Channel Assignments Direct Memory Access DMA allows some devices to transfer data to and from memory at high speeds without using the CPU Such devices are each assigned a unique DMA channel The Sat ellite 200 Series computer has two DMA controllers with four channels on each controller a total of eight DMA channels Part II Appendixes Input Output Port Address Assignments 385 The following table lists the Satellite 200 Series computer s DMA channel assignments DMA Use Notes 0 Reserved Choice for Sound System 1 Reserved This is the Sound System default or ECP 2 3 5 inch diskette drive or ECP 3 Reserved Choice for Sound or ECP default 4 Cascade from DMAC 1 5 Reserved 6 Reserved 7 Reserved Input Output Port Address Assignments The CPU accesses input output devices such as modems by read ing from them or writing to them Each command to read or write must specify the address in memory for the port Each device that communicates with the CPU must have a unique I O port address
123. disks were small and computers didn t have much memory As hard disk capacities and memory sizes have increased the difference has become much more significant The hard disk that comes with the Satellite 200 Series computer holds approximately 772 megabytes You can convert this to mil lions of bytes by multiplying the number of megabytes 772 by the number of bytes in a megabyte 1 048 576 The result is 809 500 672 approximately 810 million bytes How Does the Screen Display Information Images on the Satellite 200 Series computer s built in liquid crys tal display LCD are created by turning individual dots on the screen on or off in various combinations These dots are called pixels TOSHIB 2 A pixel on the display A pixel is the smallest element on the screen On a color display each pixel is made up of three subpixels one red one green and one blue RGB Each subpixel may be either on or off Mixing on 264 What s Really Going On How Does the Screen Display Information and off subpixels is like blending the primary colors to create other colors A pel formed by several pixels The smallest element that your programs can control is called a pel Pels are arranged on the screen in a grid like fashion Depend ing on the video mode a program selects a pel may be a single pixel or several pixels The pel size determines the clarity of the image called screen resolution Larger individual
124. doesn t have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a startup disk such as the one you created when you ran the Microsoft Create System Disks program A diskette won t format properly Make sure you ve chosen the correct disk capacity in the Format dialog box You can t format double density diskettes as high den sity diskettes and vice versa Try using a different diskette If the computer completes the for matting of the new diskette run ScanDisk following the steps on page 288 to check the new diskette If the drive formats properly and ScanDisk doesn t report any errors during the test the prob lem is probably a faulty diskette The drive can t read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the disk drive is probably causing the problem Run ScanDisk following the steps on page 288 on the faulty diskette If the problem occurs with each diskette you attempt to access run the diagnostic test to check the diskette drive Refer to The Diag nostic Test on page 357 Optional Devices Optional devices can include a printer PC Cards an external mon itor or any other device you connect to your computer to expand its capabilities This section begins with some general comments and continues with sections for specific devices 290 PC Cards If Something Goes Wrong Fixing Device Related Problems Most PC Card problems occur du
125. e Displays the amount of memory available for Shadow BIOS ROM Shadow BIOS ROM copies shadows the computer s BIOS functions from ROM into faster RAM to improve system speed These values are calculated by the system and cannot be changed 344 TSETUP DISPLAY DISPLAY Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart This group configures the Liquid Crystal Display LCD and monitor port output Display Adaptor VGA Compatible default Automatically turns on the computer s internal display adapter You cannot change this setting N A LCD Display Mode Color default or Monochrome Controls whether the computer displays images in color or in black and white Y VGA Segment Address E000h default or CO00h or E4000h Lets you set the memory location for video BIOS The default of E000 EFFF uses 64KB of UMB upper memory block memory The other options use only 48KB of UMB memory Y LCD Display Colors CDS Models 222K Colors default or 4096 Colors Controls the number of colors available to the display Y Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart mardosk 94D Power On Display Internal External default or Simultaneous Controls whether the system sends output to the internal display the external display or both when you turn the computer
126. e Dock The NoteDock provides all the ports of the Satellite 200 Series computer and a PS 2 keyboard port PS 2 mouse port line out jack joystick MIDI port and two additional type I PC Card slots For more information see Using the Optional NoteDock on page 223 Keep foreign objects away from this port Pins and other small objects can slip inside the port and damage computer circuitry The power socket is where you plug in the power cord For more information see Connect to a Power Source on page 15 The parallel port lets you connect a printer or other parallel device including ECP compatible devices For more information see Connecting a Parallel Printer on page 24 Finding Your Way around the System 9 Find Out Where Everything s Located Gl The serial infrared port allows cableless communication with a computer printer or other device that has an infrared port For information about using the infrared port see Transferring Files to Another Computer on page 99 The CPU fan prevents the computer s central processing unit CPU from overheating so it can continue to perform at its maximum speed You also have the option of reducing speed to avoid the use of the fan To prevent possible overheating of the CPU make sure you don t block the fan CAUTION The Right Side Contrast control dial CD ROM eject button Eject hole C Battery release latch CD ROM d
127. e Manager double click the File Manager icon in Program Man ager s Main program group For information about using File Manager click Help then click Contents Type in the subject you wish to explore or browse through the list of topics provided Running Programs Described in the Guide This guide describes a number of programs that come with your computer Using these programs under Windows for Workgroups 400 Running Programs Described in the Guide is almost the same as using them under Windows 95 This section lists each of the programs describes the differences between the Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups versions and points to the instructions for using them Master Disk Creator MaxTime Master Disk Creator works as described in Running Master Disk Creator on page 37 with the following exceptions Master Disk Creator also creates program disks for Windows for Workgroups There is no Windows for Workgroups equiva lent for Microsoft s Windows 95 Create System Disks program To start Master Disk Creator double click the Master Disk Creator icon in Program Manager s Toshiba Utilities program group MaxTime opens automatically each time you start Windows for Workgroups If MaxTime is not already open double click the MaxTime icon in Program Manager s Toshiba Utilities program group Once you ve opened MaxTime it operates as described through out this manual The following table lists
128. e calculated by the system and cannot be changed It is for reference only If a supervisor level password is registered you must enter it before you can use Hardware Setup See Working with Supervisor Level Passwords on page 237 for more informa tion about supervisor level passwords Buttons The following table summarizes the buttons on the Hardware Configuration dialog box Button Function Exit Exits the dialog box Help Accesses online help About Displays information about the Hardware Setup program Hardware Options Opens the Hardware Configuration Options dialog box Hardware Setup 3 29 The Hardware Configuration Dialog Box The SETUP section This section of the Hardware Configuration dialog box displays general information about the system Information Discussion BIOS Version Indicates the version and date of the com puter s Basic Input Output System BIOS Configuration Indicates whether you re using the default configuration settings Default Settings or have changed any of the configuration settings Custom Settings The MEMORY section This section shows how the computer s memory is allocated These values are calculated automatically by the system and cannot be changed Memory Type Description Base Displays the amount of conventional mem ory available to the computer Extended Displays the amount of extended memory available Shadow RAM Displays the amount of memory available for Shad
129. e II cards into either the upper or lower socket You may insert a Type III card into the lower socket only Inserting a Type III card takes up all the space for both slots you cannot have a Type III card installed with any other card To insert a PC card follow these steps 1 Locate the PC card slot on the left side of the computer PC card Inserting a Type II PC card into the PC card slot 2 Insert the PC card If you have a Type III card insert the connector into the lower part of the socket If you have a Type I or Type II card insert it into either the top or bottom half of the slot 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer When the card is fully seated an eject button pops out the top button for the upper slot and the bottom button for the lower slot 4 Pull the eject button out slightly and fold it down to the left Do not force the card into position Setting Up Your PC Card for Your Computer Some PC Cards such as many fax modems and hard disk ATA cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as network cards and SCSI adapters require additional steps to set them up to work with your computer 178 Little Cards That Do Big Things Setting Up Your PC Card for Your Computer Setting Up PC Card Support in Windows 95 When you insert your PC Card Windows 95 attempts to recog nize the card automati
130. e Keyboard page 285 The Display page 287 The AccuPoint page 286 The Disk Drives page 287 Optional Devices page 289 PC Cards page 290 Printers page 293 Modems page 294 Memory Card Problems Bad or improperly connected memory cards may also cause prob lems with Windows 95 To check your memory card 1 Click Start then click Shut Down Windows 95 displays the Shut Down Windows dialog box Click the button next to Shut down the computer then click Yes Windows 95 shuts down and turns the computer off automatically Remove the memory card Reinstall the memory card making sure it s seated properly Replace the memory expansion slot cover Check for the error again If the error reoccurs remove the memory card entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory card eliminates the error the memory card may be bad If the error reoccurs without the memory card installed the error is not caused by the memory card If Something Goes Wrong 2 8 5 Fixing Device Related Problems Power and the Batteries Your computer receives its power through the built in power sup ply and power cord or from the system batteries main battery real time clock RTC battery and backup battery Power prob lems are interrelated For example a bad power cord will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The power light doesn t come on when you plug in
131. e drive and press any key to continue You open a program that immediately stops responding If CPU sleep mode is on enabled it may stop a program from responding Close the program you are trying to open and turn off disable sleep mode Then try to run the program again To close the program 1 Press Ctrl Alt Del The Close Program dialog box displays all the programs and processes currently in operation If the program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside it 2 2 If Something Goes Wrong Problems Turning the Computer On 2 Click End Task then click Cancel You disable sleep mode in MaxTime or TSETUP Follow these steps to disable sleep mode using MaxTime 3 4 Click Start then point to Programs Point to Toshiba Utilities then click MaxTime MaxTime displays the MaxTime battery gauge window Select Machine Settings from the MaxTime Options menu MaxTime displays the Machine Settings dialog box Click Battery Options MaxTime displays the battery options Set the Battery Save Mode to User Settings Select Disabled for Sleep Mode Select OK or press Enter to save your changes and exit the dialog box 10 Minimize MaxTime or close the program by choosing Exit from the File menu You don t have to restart the computer for this change to take effect If the problem continues contact the manufacturer of the program Problems Turning the Computer On These pr
132. e for local calls 11 Click Server type to select network specific options 204 Connecting to the World Logging On to an On line Service or the Internet Network options include logon options and protocols Ask your network administrator or Internet service provider ISP for the correct option settings 12 Click OK twice to exit and then close the Dial Up Net working folder Some Interesting Places to Start If you re new to the Internet and don t know where to start this section gives you a few sites you might find interesting The Internet is constantly changing It s possible that one or more of these sites have changed addresses or disappeared altogether WWW Sites Toshiba s home pages are http www toshiba com worldwide Toshiba corporate site http computers toshiba com marketing and product informa tion in the USA http pcsupport tais com Product Support in the USA http www toshiba ca Canada http www toshiba tice com Toshiba Europe http www toshiba co jp Japan K Ww http river ihs gov has some great information and pictures about Grand Canyon river running K2 Ww http snow water ca gov gives information about the Califor nia snow pack K Ww http www irs ustreas gov prod cover html is the site operated by the U S Internal Revenue Service K Ww http nwsfo atmos albany edu provides weather related infor mation Connecting to the World 2 0 5 Conn
133. e offers an initial free period your credit card will be billed for use beyond that time When you sign up with an Internet service provider or on line ser vice make sure you understand the costs involved Most services charge a monthly rate for a certain number of hours or for unlim ited access An hourly rate applies to additional time on line If you don t have a local telephone access number long distance call charges also apply 1 96 Connecting to the World The Internet and Other Fascinating Places Some services charge by the hour If your service charges by the hour make sure you know how long you ve been on line It s easy to lose track of time and run up the costs when you re exploring the Internet or an on line service Some services offer both flat and hourly rates What Software Do You Need To sign up with an on line service or log on to the Internet directly you need a suitable communications program L K Ww If you re subscribing to an on line service or an Internet service provider you need a start up kit for the service The start up kit includes everything you need to set up your account along with the program you use to access the service It may be supplied free as an inducement to use that service or you may need to buy it If you re using a local Internet service provider the provider will likely offer or recommend a software package for access ing the Internet Types of Int
134. e really great things about PC cards is that you can exchange one PC card for another card even while the computer is on This is called hot swapping For example if you want to switch between a hard disk and a modem PC card you can do it while you re working without turning the computer off and back on again Hot Swapping Cautions While you can insert a PC card at any time applying a bit of com mon sense about when you remove a card will make your comput ing life much happier Just remember not to remove a card while it s in use You probably won t break anything but you could lose valuable information For example a Do not remove a modem card while it is communicating oe Do not remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing the card Donot remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices con nected to it are operating Do not remove a network card while the network drivers are loaded Before removing a PC card stop the card by clicking the PC Card PCMCIA icon on the taskbar Inserting PC Cards CAUTION OK You ve bought your first PC card and want to install it This section describes what to do Toshiba provides CardSoft for your PC card installations Even if your PC card comes with a version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files included from Toshiba Little Cards That Do Big Things 1 T Setting Up Your PC Card for Your Computer You may insert Type I or Typ
135. e screws that held the card in place 4 Follow steps 12 through 14 in the previous section to close and secure the memory slot Let s Start at the Very Beginning 2 1 Connecting the External Diskette Drive Connecting the External Diskette Drive The computer s 3 5 inch diskette drive is useful for installing soft ware on the hard disk exchanging information with other systems and making backup copies of the files stored on the hard disk Your computer uses an external diskette drive mounted in an exter nal chassis This section describes the external drive and how to connect it If you prefer you can remove the CD ROM drive and install the diskette drive into the SelectBay See Swapping Drives in the SelectBay on page 104 for more information The external chassis works with the diskette drive only The CD ROM drive only works when installed in the computer s SelectBay ect button Insertion slot The external diskette drive A protective flap inside the disk insertion slot automatically retracts when you insert a diskette Push the disk eject button to remove a diskette from the drive 22 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Connecting the External Diskette Drive Attaching the External Diskette Drive To attach the external diskette drive to the computer follow these steps Opening the port cover 1 Open the port cover on the left side of the computer Driveport Cable Attaching the external dis
136. e the audio line in jack to play and record stereo sound from an external audio device such as a stereo system Use the audio line out jack to connect your computer to a tape recorder or a stereo amplifier to record or play sounds from your computer Use the serial port to connect a serial device such as a serial printer modem or mouse This port replaces the computer s serial port The MIDI Joystick port lets you connect a joystick or a MIDI device such as a synthesizer Use the PS 2 mouse port to connect a PS 2 compatible pointing device With the NoteDock you can use both a PS 2 compatible pointing device and a PS 2 keyboard at the same time Use the PS 2 keyboard port to connect a PS 2 keyboard This port replaces the computer s PS 2 keyboard port With the Note Dock you can use both a PS 2 keyboard and a PS 2 compatible pointing device at the same time Use the monitor port to connect an external monitor This port replaces the computer s monitor port Ut Using Your Computer on Your Desk 2 2 5 Using the Optional NoteDock Use the parallel port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device This port replaces the computer s parallel port Use the power socket to connect the NoteDock to AC power using a power cord Use the security lock slot to attach a security cable to the Note Dock This cable is discussed in Applying Physical Restraints on page 238 Volume dial Diskette drive port
137. e title bar of the currently active window K Ww Click Custom Placement Drag to Position to choose the placement of the MaxTime window on the title bar of the currently active window 4 Choose OK to save your changes exit the dialog box and return to the battery gauge MaxTime displays the battery gauge in the way you selected Taking Your Computer on the Road 1 29 Running the Computer on Battery Power What to Do When Your Computer Doesn t Know the Battery Charge When you insert a fresh battery your computer may not be able to calculate the battery s charge immediately In this case you may want to estimate the battery charge yourself To do this follow these steps 1 If MaxTime is open go to step 4 2 Click Start then point to Programs 3 Point to Toshiba Utilities then click MaxTime MaxTime displays the battery gauge window The MaxTime battery gauge window 4 Choose Set Battery Charge from the MaxTime Options menu This menu item is only available if the system does not know the current battery charge MaxTime opens the Set Battery Charge dialog box 5 Click and drag the slider left or right to set the estimated battery charge 6 Choose OK to accept your change and exit the dialog box The battery gauge window changes to reflect the charge you set What to Do When the Battery Alarm Sounds Don t panic The Satellite 200 Series computer has three alarms designed to give you sufficient wa
138. e you choose Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups the setup program automatically and permanently deletes the operating system you did not select from your system To choose Windows 95 the default click Next To choose Windows for Workgroups click Change Setup displays the Operating System Choice screen Click No I want to install MS DOS 6 22 and Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3 1 then click OK Setup displays a Windows 95 Setup Wizard screen even if you chose Windows for Workgroups and installs the devices it found on your system This screen displays the message Please wait while Setup prepares your Windows 95 computer whether you chose Windows 95 or not If you chose Windows for Workgroups and still see this message don t be alarmed Let s Start at the Very Beginning 3 1 When You Turn the Computer on the First Time Setup displays the Finishing Setup screen prompting you to restart your computer 10 Click Finish to restart the computer The computer restarts and loads the operating system you selected If you chose Windows for Workgroups follow the instructions in the following section Finish the Windows for Workgroups Setup Procedure to complete the setup procedure If you chose Windows 95 follow the instructions in Finish the Windows 95 Setup Procedure on page 32 to complete the setup procedure Finish the Windows for Workgroups Setup Procedure After the computer res
139. e your mind and your want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin click the object with the secondary button and click Restore Windows 95 restores the object to the place from which it was deleted To delete all objects from the Recycle Bin at once choose Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu The next lesson explains what to do if you get lost somewhere in Windows 95 Getting to Know Windows 95 69 Lesson 12 If m Lost What Do I Do Lesson 12 If I m Lost What Do Do Your computer has an excellent help facility If you can t figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away This lesson teaches you how to use some of the help fea tures in Windows 95 Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how Follow these steps 1 Click Start then click Help Windows 95 opens the Help window 2 If you don t see the Index page click the Index tab Help displays the Index page elp Top do p 21x Contents Index Find 1 Type the first few letters of the word you re looking for 2 Click the index entry you want and then click Display 12 hour clock changing to a 24 hour clock changing to 32 bit PC card disabling support for displaying the status indicator enabling support for Flash memory card installing support for removing a PC car slots for PC cards specifying the number of SRAM memory card installing support for troubleshooting tumi
140. eck the Internet or on line services for information about new programs Make sure you have enough space available on the hard disk For more information see Hard Disk on page 114 K Ww Make sure your computer has enough memory For more information see Memory on page 114 Installing Programs Windows 95 makes installing programs onto your computer s hard disk easy Most programs come with an installation program on diskette or CD ROM By following the steps in this section you ll ensure that your installation program installs the program files completely and sets them up to run with Windows 95 To install a new program in Windows 95 follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Settings 2 Click Control Panel Before You Go to a Computer Store 1 1 7 Buying Programs Windows 95 opens the Control Panel Fie Edt View Help 9 Control Panel BEE aS amp DB Options Hardware Programs Aw 8 Dasg Accessibilty AddNew Add Remove Audio Control Date Time Display Find Fast Fonts Intemet Keyboard Mail and Fax Microsoft Mail Modems Mouse Multimedia Postoffice 3 A o Jg 8 ws z Mataictl Passwiatd PO Cad Posi Binta 23 objects The Control Panel 3 Double click the Add Remove Programs icon Windows 95 opens the Add Remove Programs Properties panel Instal Uninstall Windows Setup Startup Disk
141. ect No lets you save open files After you save restart the com puter using the reset button or Ctrl Alt Del to make your changes take effect Using the Optional NoteDock The optional NoteDock port allows you to connect your Satellite 200 Series computer to an optional NoteDock The NoteDock is an excellent investment if you re using your computer both in and out of the office Imagine that you re a salesperson who frequently works away from the office When you return to your desk you want to be able to connect to your network print reports from your computer and use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time con suming and inconvenient By connecting external devices to the NoteDock instead of directly to your computer you can leave the devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer to the Note Dock and have immediate access to the devices 224 Using Your Computer on Your Desk Using the Optional NoteDock NoteDock Features This section identifies and describes the features of the NoteDock Headphone jack Line in jack Line out jack Power socket MIDI joystick port Keyboard port Mouse port Monitor port Parallel port The rear of the NoteDock Use the headphone jack to connect stereo headphones or exter nally powered speakers Us
142. ect sunlight liquids and corrosive chemicals Don t spill liquids into the computer If you spill a liquid into the keyboard turn the computer off unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry completely before turning it on again If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider K Ww objects that generate a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers except ones you have connected to the com puter or speakerphones K Ww rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of tem perature changes such as air conditioner vents or heaters K Kod extreme heat cold or humidity Operate the computer within a temperature range of 41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit 5 to 35 degrees Celsius and a relative non condensing humidity of 20 to 80 percent Finding Your Way around the System 3 Selecta Place To Work Keep Yourself Comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers However with a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day CAUTION Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can result in dis comfort and possible injury If your hands wrists and or arms bother you while typing discontinue using the com puter and rest If discomfort persists consult a physician In addition to the hints provided in the following secti
143. ecting Directly to Another Computer http Awww epicurious com presents a delicious array of reci pes and information on food and drink A Few Newsgroups alt comedy british is for fans of British humour alt sports badminton lets you keep current with information about badminton news newusers questions is dedicated to information for new users of the Internet rec backcountry contains information about outdoor activities such as backpacking and camping K Kod sci anthropology provides discussions on anthropology Search Engines K Ww http www yahoo com K Ww http www webcrawler com K Ww http www altavista digital com K Ww http www albany net allinone Additional Places of Interest president whitehouse gov is the e mail address of the U S President K marvel loc gov is the gopher for the Library of Congress Connecting Directly to Another Computer If you re connecting directly to another computer or a bulletin board system BBS you ll need a general purpose communica tions program such as the Hyperterminal program included with Windows 95 This section describes some of the things you ll need to know to connect to another computer but does not contain spe 206 Connecting to the World Connecting Directly to Another Computer cific instructions for any communications programs Refer to Hyperterminal s Help for information about using
144. ectronic Guide Clicking the Top of chapter icon returns you to the beginning of the current chapter or topic Clicking the Top of topic icon returns you to the beginning of the current topic The previous and next arrows allow you to move forward or backward from topic to topic Finding a Topic Quickly As in a printed book to find a particular topic you can either search the index or use the table of contents In addition to providing an index and table of contents the elec tronic User s Guide maintains a list of all the words in the book If the index and table of contents do not contain the word you re looking for try the Find option You can search the current topic or the entire User s Guide Follow these steps 1 Click Find The book displays a box for you to enter the word or phrase 2 Enter the word or phrase and press Enter or click Search Find displays a list of all the sections that contain this term 3 Select the section you wish to read and press Enter Find displays the section Reading a Topic If the topic contains more text than will fit on the screen use the scroll bar to read the additional text When you get to the end of the topic click the next arrow to go to the next topic or the previous arrow to the go to the previous topic Clicking the next arrow takes you through the electronic book in the same sequence as the printed book Let s Start at the Very Beginning 4 3 Using The Electronic Gui
145. electBay 1 Turn the computer upside down with the front of the com puter facing you mi yu yao Bay release lock Releasing the drive from the SelectBay 2 Slide the bay release lock toward the rear of the computer 3 Pull up on the bay release until the drive ejects slightly Pull the release only as far as needed to eject the drive The release is not intended to be pulled straight up CAUTION Removing the drive from the SelectBay 4 Grasp the drive and pull it out 5 Ifyou removed the diskette drive from the SelectBay slide it into the external chassis until you feel it click into place If you removed the CD ROM drive set it aside Learning the Basics 1 07 How and When to Turn the Computer Off Install the Drives To install the drive follow these steps K_A WARNING Do not insert the CD ROM module into the external chassis The drive operates only when installed in the SelectBay Slide the drive into the SelectBay until you feel it click into place Press down on the bay release until it is flush with the bottom of the computer Slide the lock toward the front of the computer to lock the drive into place How and When to Turn the Computer Off It s a good idea to turn your computer off when you re not using it for an extended length of time There are however several things to keep in mind when you want to turn off the power C K Ww K Kod K Ww Use either Windo
146. elected type all data audio or photo choose Clear Previous Search Xd Looking at and Playing the Files on a CD ROM To look through a list of files on a CD ROM follow these steps 1 Click the Browse button pa This button is available in the both the main and rack screens and the Inspector dialog box You can only browse the CD ROM if the CD ROM selected in the rack is the same as the one in the drive The CD ROM Browser opens CD ROM Browser Audio Video Image Animation Data Close Help The initial CD ROM Browser 2 Click the Audio Video Image Animation or Data button to search for files of a particular type The extended CD ROM Browser opens The Wide World of Multimedia 1 67 Managing Your CD ROMs CD ROM Browser DAML B12 Playlist Include Path Format Filter D AMSVC15 ARES CORRECT WAV i WAY Wave D AMSVC15 RES DOG WAY I D MSVC15 RES FROG WAV D MSVC15 SRES GIVEUP WAY D MSVC15 RES GOODBYE WAV D MSVC15 RES INCORREC WA D MSVC15 SRES PIG WAV jia Select All Unselect All Mark All Unmark All Current media file Next ave to Disk Rewind Fast Forward to end Play Stop Pause Frame advance Frame back The CD ROM Browser 3 Select one or more files in the playlist To select more than one file press Ctr as you click files beyond the first To select several adjacent files press Shift when you click t
147. elete it later 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for any other icons you created dur ing this tutorial Each icon disappears as you drop it on the Recycle Bin icon 4 Double click the Recycle Bin icon 68 Getting to Know Windows 95 Lesson 11 Removing Objects from the Desktop Windows 95 opens the Recycle Bin window 4 TST SA TOSSA TSS TUS BA SOSA TISA Posrileya TY J3 TISA TYS zA TOS rE BZA TOSA Tosrlya TYEE PSSA TYSHA TOSA TYS nE Dre TT 5 cle Bin LCE CAWINDOWS of OSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TUS rise el TOSHA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOS JAA OSTA TOSHIBA TOSSA TOSA TO TEASA TOSI YA TOS JBA TOSSA LOST T TEZA TOS NSA TYS IBA TYS A TOSA da E SA TOSSA TOSSA TOSA TUSEA He ISSA TISSA gSA SOS HA TOS IJSrNBATOSrIBAT TOSHA TOSA T953 TYS TOSSA AStort H Recycle Bin JE 2am The desktop with the Recycle Bin window open Notice that all the icons you dropped on the Recycle Bin are listed 5 To completely remove an object click it and click File then click Delete The object is gone forever Later on in your real work not in this tutorial you ll use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and even programs Still the process is the same Drag the object s icon to the Recycle Bin and sometime when you re absolutely certain that you never want to see it again delete it from there If you chang
148. er to Running Microsoft Create System Disks on page 36 You must create your own set of Windows 95 diskettes If your hard disk ever fails you ll need the diskettes to reinstall Windows 95 on your system If this occurs and you haven t made these diskettes you will have to buy anew copy of Windows 95 Complete the Initial Startup Procedure Windows 95 completes its setup procedure and displays the Wel come to Windows 95 screen This screen provides the following options The Windows 95 Tour gives you a brief overview of Windows 95 For a more complete introduction see Getting to Know Windows 95 on page 51 Select What s New for answers to common questions about Windows 95 Online Registration lets you register Windows 95 with Microsoft Once you ve finished looking at any or all of the above options click Close to finish the initial startup procedure and open Windows 95 Let s Start at the Very Beginning 3 5 Create Master Diskettes or Purchase the CD ROM Create Master Diskettes or Purchase the CD ROM NOTE When you buy a program at a computer store you receive a set of program diskettes or a CD ROM containing the files necessary to install the program on your computer s hard disk You can also use them to reinstall your software if necessary However your computer comes with Windows 95 or if you pur chased the Satellite 200CDS you could chose Windows for Work groups and a num
149. ernet Services Each network that belongs to the Internet is a site on the Inter net There are different types of Internet sites K K2 Ww A World Wide Web WWW site is a place where people can publish their own home pages Each page has a unique address in the form of a Universal Resource Locator URL You can locate a specific home page by entering its URL or you can click on a hypertext link indicated by a different color of text or some other obvious means and jump to the connecting page Mail servers store and forward electronic mail e mail In many ways e mail works like regular mail but it can be much faster and more convenient Connecting to the World 1 97 The Internetand Other Fascinating Places K kod FTP sites store computer files You can download files from an FTP site For example many computer companies distribute minor upgrades to their programs through FTP sites When you download a file you transfer the file from another computer or an FIP site to your computer DEFINITION K Kod Usenet sites maintain newsgroups which are lists of messages dedicated to a particular topic Subscribers to a newsgroup can read and respond to messages posted by others and post mes sages of their own K Ww LISTSERV sites administer mailing lists which are lists of people who are interested in the same topics Individuals send their message to the centralized LISTSERV site The LIST
150. erties Windows 95 opens the System Properties sheet Click the Device Manager tab to access the Device Manager page The Device Manager page should list a PCMCIA socket If it doesn t refer to the steps under The system does not recog nize your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller on page 292 to set up PC card support Click the to the left of the PCMCIA Socket icon in Device Manager Device Manager lists the controller s The controller icon s appears in one of the following ways gt Ifthe icon appears normally PC card support is set up cor rectly Close the System Properties sheet and Control Panel K Ww If there is a red X over the icon you need to set up the PC card drivers Continue with the remainder of this section K Ww If there is a yellow exclamation point over the icon refer to PC Cards on page 290 for troubleshooting information Click OK to close the System Properties sheet and return to the Control Panel Double click the PC Card PCMCIA icon Windows 95 opens the PCMCIA Wizard Follow the instructions on the screen to set up PC card sup port 1 80 Little Cards That Do Big Things Removing a PC Card Removing a PC Card To remove a PC card follow these steps 1 Click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier or name for your PC card Windows 95 displays a message that you may safely remove the card
151. file transfer 7 When you ve finished transferring files click the close but ton to close TranXit Connecting to a Network Although your computer is designed to be carried around on your travels there may be times that you want to tap into your com pany s network This section gives tips on how to connect your computer to an existing network Since most of the details in connecting to a network depend upon the network operating system your company uses and the type of cabling or wireless system installed this section gives only a brief overview specific to your Satellite 200 Series computer Talk to your network administrator for assistance in getting up and running on your network What Do Need to Connect to a Network Before you can connect to a network you need to purchase a net work adapter card These come in two forms that will work with your computer PCMCIA compatible PC network adapter card Parallel network adapter The PC Card runs faster but takes up one of your PC Card slots The parallel adapter leaves more space for PC Cards and can be connected so that you can still use a parallel printer Learning the Basics 1 0 3 Connecting to a Network Making the Connection Connecting to a network requires these general steps 1 Insert the PC network adapter card in the slot Windows 95 automatically detects the card and installs the software for it 2 Enter the network information Ask your network ad
152. force the card into position For more information about using PC Cards see Little Cards That Do Big Things on page 173 After you ve installed the card connect the telephone cable from the card to the wall jack Setting Up a PC Card Modem When you insert a PC Card modem into the computer Windows 95 attempts to recognize it automatically and should dis play a New Hardware Found message If Windows 95 can t recognize the card follow the steps in Set ting Up Your PC Card for Your Computer on page 177 Using an External Modem Once you ve purchased your external modem and taken it out of its box this section describes how to install it and make it ready to use 188 Connecting to the World Setting Up Installing an External Modem To connect an external modem to the computer follow these steps 1 Turn the computer off Opening the port cover 2 Open the port cover on the left side of the computer Cable Serial port Connecting the cable to the serial port 3 Plug one end of the serial cable into the modem and the other end into the computer s serial port 4 Plug one end of the modem s power cable into the modem and other end into a live wall outlet 5 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the line out jack on the modem and the other end into the wall jack 6 Turn the modem s power on 7 Turn the computer on Connecting ete 1 89 Setting Up an External Modem Before you can
153. ft Select TCP IP and click OK Windows installs TCP IP on your computer 202 Connecting to the World Logging On to an On line Service or the Internet Restart Windows to activate the TCP IP protocol To verify that TCP IP is properly connected to the Win dows 95 s Dial Up feature highlight Dial Up Adapter in the Network menu and click Properties To get to the Network menu click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel Click the Bindings tab and deselect all protocols except TCP IP 10 Click OK twice to exit the Network menu Installing Dial Up Networking To install Dial Up Networking follow these steps 1 A un A WwW N N Click Start point to settings click Control Panel Windows 95 displays the Control Panel Double click Add Remove Programs Click the Windows Setup tab Highlight Communications and click Details Select Dial Up Networking and click OK Click OK to continue Windows 95 adds Dial Up Networking to your system Click OK to finish and then close the Control Panel Restart your computer Dial Up Networking is ready to use If you have not already installed TCP IP do so before restarting the computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your Internet connection follow these steps 1 To verify that the computer and modem are connected click the Start button point to Settings click Control Panel then double click Modems Connecting to the World 2 0 3 Logging
154. g a Supervisor Level Password To delete a supervisor level password follow these steps 1 If you re currently in Windows 95 click Start then click Shut Down Click the button next to Restart the computer in MS DOS mode and click Yes Windows 95 shuts down the computer then restarts it in MS DOS mode and displays a system prompt Type c dos svpw and press Enter The Supervisor Password program asks if you want to delete a password Press Y The Supervisor Password program asks you to enter your password Once again the program displays an asterisk for each character you type The Supervisor Password program indicates that a pass word is not registered Type exit to return to Windows 95 Applying Physical Restraints You can connect the optional Noteworthy Computer Lock cable to deter theft One end of this cable fits into the security lock slot on the left side of the computer Secure the other end of the cable to your desk or other large heavy object Keeping Your Files Safe 2 39 Viruses and How To Cure Them If you re using an optional NoteDock you ll want to purchase two of these cables one for the computer and another for the NoteDock Viruses and How To Cure Them Over the last few years there have been a number of computer virus scares Pranksters with too much time on their hands find perverse pleasure in unleashing these potentially destructive pro grams on the general public Viruses
155. ge 156 for instructions To adjust the quality of the recording see Adjusting Recording Quality on page 159 Recording from the Computer s CD ROM Drive To record from an audio compact disc follow these steps 1 Insert the audio CD from which you wish to record into the computer s CD ROM drive Windows 95 starts the CD Player program automatically 2 Click Start then point to Programs Point to Accessories then point to Multimedia 4 Click Volume Control Windows 95 displays the Volume Control mixer window 5 Click View then click Volume Control The CD Player opens the Volume Control window 158 The Wide World of Multimedia Recording Sounds as Wave Files 6 Choose Properties from the Options menu 7 In the Properties dialog box click the button next to Recording You can choose from four volume controls Synth K Ww K Ww Line MixOut Mic K kod K 8 Make sure the box next to MixOut is selected checked 9 Click OK This leaves the mixer open on the desktop with the recording controls displayed 10 In the MixOut section of the window select the check box next to Select There should be a check mark in the check box 11 Click Start then point to Programs 12 Point to Accessories then point to Multimedia 13 Click Sound Recorder Windows 95 opens the Sound Recorder program 14 With the audio CD playing click the record button on the Sound Recorder 15 When you ve fin
156. gram Manager Groups window 5 Select the desired Group Item and click OK Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box again with everything filled in to reflect your choice 6 Click OK magiCDisc To open magiCDisc double click the magiCDisc icon in Program Manager s Toshiba Utilities program group Once you ve opened magiCDisc it operates as described in Managing Your CD ROMs on page 160 Turning the Power Off This section describes different ways to turn the computer off Using Resume Mode This guide describes two ways for you to turn the computer off and return to work in the same place the Suspend Command and Resume Mode The Suspend Command is a feature of Windows 95 Use Resume mode instead You can turn Resume Mode on in any of the ways described in this guide MaxTime a hotkey or TSETUP 404 Using Optional Devices in Windows for Workgroups Turning the Computer Off When you re ready to turn the computer off assuming Resume Mode isn t turned on follow these steps 1 Save your files and close any programs you re using 2 In Program Manager press Alt F4 to exit Windows 3 Wait for MS DOS to display the command prompt Always wait until you see the command prompt before you turn the computer off You may see unpredictable results the next time you start Windows if you don t let it shut down com pletely CAUTION 4 Turn the computer off Using Optional Devices in Windows for
157. gram in the window is still running it just moved out of the way to make room for other windows Clicking the maximize button expands the current window to take up the entire screen When a program is maximized the maximize button changes to a double arrow called the restore button Click the restore button to return the window to its orig inal size Running Programs Described in the Guide 3 9 9 K kod Double clicking a program icon starts the program repre sented by the icon K Ww Program groups contain one or more icons representing related programs For example the Toshiba Utilities program group contains Toshiba programs such as MaxTime and Hardware Setup Double clicking a program group icon opens the program group represented by the icon There is no close button in Windows for Workgroups Starting Programs To start a program in Windows for Workgroups double click its icon in Program Manager If the program doesn t have a Program Manager icon you have the following two choices gt In Program Manager click File then click Run Type in the name of your program file or click Browse to locate the pro gram file then click OK K Kod In File Manager double click the icon for the program file See the next section for information about File Manager Working with Files You use File Manager to copy and move files and to perform other file operations in Windows for Workgroups To start Fil
158. haracter just as it cre ates characters representing letters or symbols The lowercase 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase O and the number 0 are not interchangeable On a typewriter the shift lock key locks all the keys into their uppercase positions On a computer keyboard pressing the Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to uppercase the number and symbol keys aren t affected The Other Keys In addition to the character keys the computer keyboard contains a number of keys that carry out special computer tasks This section describes these special keys K Koca K2 Ww K Ww K Ww The 12 function keys F1 F2 etc across the top of the keyboard carry out program specific tasks To find out what these keys do in your program refer to the program s docu mentation The function of the Ctrl key Control key also varies according to the program you re using In Windows programs pressing the Alt key lets you open menus Pressing the Fn key simultaneously with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a 101 key keyboard dis cussed below turn keyboard overlays on and off page 250 and control various system functions Learning the Basics 8 3 How to Use the Keyboard Toshiba s powerful Fn esse program lets you assign your own Fn key combination to launch a Windows program or document quickly from anywhere in Windows 95 Instructions for using this program
159. he 152 DEFINITION The Wide World of Multimedia Playing Back Sound Video and Animation Files video on a computer is not as smooth as what you are used to see ing on television To reduce the storage required all video files must be compressed before they can be distributed and decompressed when you view them Two compression and decompression techniques are in gen eral use AVI Files The most common technique for storing and playing back video on personal computers is Microsoft s Audio Video Interleaved AVI format This software technique displays video using up to 15 frames per second in a small window AVI files have the extension AVI A frame is a still picture that when combined with thousands of others makes a motion picture Full motion video means motion pictures played back at 30 frames per second Interleaving video is the process of displaying every other row of pixels each time the computer refreshes the screen This increases the rate at which the system updates the screen A pixel is the smallest dot on your screen that can be con trolled by software Resolution is the number of pixels on the screen MPEG Files Fifteen frames per second is not adequate for the games and multi media titles the industry wants to produce The Motion Picture Expert Group MPEG has developed compression and decom pression standards that are capable of delivering true full motion video on your computer MPEG f
160. he CD ROM drive slides partially open If the CD ROM drive doesn t open for example if the battery is drained and you can t turn the power on you can open the drive manually Use a straightened paper clip or other object to press in the eject hole just to the right of the CD ROM eject button 2 Grasp the sides of the CD ROM tray and pull the drive the rest of the way open 3 Remove the compact disc and place it in its protective cover 4 Push the CD ROM tray in to close the drive How to Prepare Diskettes for Use Formatting makes it possible to use a diskette You don t really need to know what s going on when you format a diskette but if you re interested the details are covered in How Does a Disk Store Information on page 262 You can buy two types of diskettes preformatted and unformatted If you ve purchased preformatted diskettes you don t need the information in this section because the diskette manufacturer has taken care of the process for you If the package doesn t say any thing about formatting your diskettes are probably unformatted This section describes the simplest way to format a diskette For more options and an explanation of the other items in the Format dialog box see Windows 95 Help or your Windows 95 documentation 94 CAUTION Learning the Basics How to Prepare Diskettes for Use To format a diskette follow these steps 1 Ifyour diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay c
161. he Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box The Display Page Hardware Configuration Options LCD Display Colors 222K OK Text Mode Stretch Enabled Disabled Legend isplay options facilitai nd an external monitor Sample Display page The Display page controls the display options The available set tings are Option LCD Display Colors Settings 222K Colors or 4096 Colors default Usage Controls the number of colors available to the display Restart Y Option Power On Display Settings Internal External default or Simultaneous Usage Controls whether the system sends output to the internal display the external display or both when you turn the computer on Restart Y Option LCD Display Mode Settings Color default or Monochrome Usage Controls whether the computer displays images in color or in black and white Restart Y Hardware Setup 3 3 5 The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box Option Text Mode Stretch Settings Enabled or Disabled default Usage Slightly modifies the spacing in MS DOS programs so that the program uses the entire screen With this option disabled there is a small blank space at the top and bottom of the screen The VGA Segment Address option is grayed out and cannot be changed Use the Display adapters icon in Windows 95 Device Manager to change this setting Refer to Using De
162. he memory slot cover Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to dis charge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer Let s Start at the Very Beginning 1 9 Adding Memory Optional Removing the screws 8 Remove the two screws from the memory slot 9 Carefully place the module in the slot Line up the connec tor on the module directly above the connector in the com puter 10 Gently press the module down onto the slot s connector Do not force the module into position 11 Secure the module in place with the two screws you removed in step 8 12 Replace the memory slot cover 13 Replace the slot cover screws you removed in step 6 and tighten them 2 0 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Adding Memory Optional 14 Turn the computer over When you turn your computer on it recognizes the additional memory automatically Removing a Memory Module If you ever need to remove the memory module 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 in the previous section to open the memory slot and remove the screws that secure the card Removing the memory module 2 Lift up the memory card tab to remove the card If your memory card doesn t have a tab lift straight up on the edge of the card closest to the back of the computer Replace th
163. he second file 4 Click the Play button to play the file Choosing the Next and Previous buttons moves you forward and backward through the selected files in the playlist To play all the selected files in the playlist select AutoPlay before choosing the Play button Click the AutoPlay Options button to set how the multiple files play For example you can set magiCDisc to limit the play time for each file 5 When you ve finished playing your files click the Close button to close the CD ROM Browser 16 The Wide World of Multimedia Managing Your CD ROMs Installing Programs from a CD ROM ai Wir Many CD ROMs have programs that you must install onto the hard disk To install these files through magiCDisc click the Install CD icon on the toolbar The magiCDisc program searches for the CD ROM s installation program and lets you start it If there is more than one installation program magiCDisc offers you a choice between them Changing How magiCDisc Operates So far you ve seen how to manage your CD ROMs with all of magiCDisc s settings set to their original values However you can customize many features of magiCDisc to fit your needs Customizing the Inspector To customize how the Inspector operates follow these steps 1 Click the Options button from the main or rack screen The Registration Options dialog box displays with the CD Inspector page selected Registration Options CD Inspector CD
164. he upper right corner The previ ous illustration shows the New Registration dialog box for a data CD ROM The options in the dialog box are different depending on the CD ROM type 2 Enter a title and version data CD artist audio CD or date photo CD 3 Use the Category drop down list box to enter a category To add a new category click the Add Category button 4 Type in any additional information in the Notes box 5 Select None if you don t want the system to start a pro gram automatically when you insert the CD ROM Select Windows 95 AutoPlay Script to run the associated AutoPlay script file on the CD ROM when you insert the CD ROM This option is only available if the CD ROM being reg istered supports the Windows 95 AutoPlay script capability 1 6 The Wide World of Multimedia Managing Your CD ROMs Select Default Media Player to start the player appropriate for the type of CD ROM when you insert the CD ROM into the drive Using this option lets you set the media player for all CD ROMs of a specific type To define the player see Cus tomizing the Media Player on page 170 Select Command Line to start a specific program when you insert the CD ROM into the drive Enter the exact command and working directory into the indicated boxes or use the Browse or Applications buttons to locate the program 6 Click OK to complete the registration process and close the New Registration dialog box That s all there i
165. her Computer Yov ve learned how to use diskettes to copy files from one com puter to another Unfortunately a high density diskette can only hold 1 44 MB a serious limitation if you want to transfer a large amount of information There are several other ways One is to use the Windows 95 briefcase See Windows 95 Help for more infor mation about the briefcase Another way is the TranXit program included with your com puter which lets you transfer files through your computer s serial parallel or infrared ports The steps in this section provide an overview of how to use TranXit to transfer files For more detailed information about TranXit refer to the program s on line help To use TranXit to transfer files you ll need one of the following To use the serial port you ll need a null modem serial cable To use the parallel port you ll need a LapLink compatible parallel cable To use the infrared port you ll need another computer with either an internal or external infrared port Set Up Your File Transfer To set up your file transfer follow these steps 1 Use one of these methods to connect the two computers f o A Te r E O eD eD gE Serial port Port cover Infrared port Parallel port The left side and back of the computer 100 Learning the Basics Transferring Files to Another Computer
166. hese options click the corresponding tab MaxTime 3 2 1 The Machine Settings Dialog Box The Battery Options Page Sound Control System Configuration Battery Options Battery Options Show Seltings For Battery Power Operation External Power Operation Batley Save Mode FulPower F Processing Speed High i CPU Sleep Mode Disabled ira Display Auto Off 30 Min Fl HDD Auto Off 30 Min System Auto Off Disabled LCD Brightness Bright omn A omn H a Ki EI Cooling Method The Battery Options page This page controls the battery options The available options are Option Show Settings For Settings Battery Power Operation or External Power Operation Usage Shows settings for use with battery power operation or external power operation Option Battery Save Mode Settings Full Power or Low Power or User Settings Usage Allows you to select a preset battery save mode or customize the battery save options For more information see Conserving Power on page 138 Option Processing Speed Settings High default or Low Usage Sets the speed at which the Central Processing Unit CPU pro cesses information For more information see Processing Speed on page 141 322 Option Settings Usage Option Settings Usage Option Settings Usage Option Settings Usage Option Settings Usage MaxTime
167. hese steps 1 Choose Define from the Bookmark menu or click the yel low bookmark icon in the lower right corner of the screen The dialog box automatically shows the current chapter in the Bookmark Name field as the default name and displays a list of currently defined bookmarks Type the name and choose OK If you choose OK without typing a name the current chapter name becomes the bookmark Getting Help 407 If the name is already assigned to another bookmark the pro gram displays a message Type the new bookmark name and choose OK The electronic book program creates a consecutively numbered bookmark and places it in the text at the upper edge of the book To view a marked section click its assigned bookmark and the program switches to the corresponding text location Deleting a Bookmark To delete a previously defined bookmark follow these steps 1 Choose Define from the Bookmark menu or click the yel low bookmark icon in the lower right corner of the screen The program displays the Define Bookmark dialog box which includes the list of currently defined bookmarks 2 Select the bookmark name you wish to delete 3 Choose delete and choose OK Using Cross References Cross references which display as underlined text allow you to move quickly to sections containing information related to the material in the current section For example from the batteries sec tion you can go directly to the MaxTime
168. hild K Ww extensive catalogs of hobbies such as coin collections astro nomical references and fishing lures K2 Ww data bases with census data financial records maps and charts You will want to collect a library of compact discs to help you at work at home in study or recreation The Wide World of Multimedia 1 49 Playing an Audio CD Playing a Pre installed Compact Disc For each installed compact disc title the hard disk holds a small program that displays the title s icon It does not store the title s content To view a compact disc 1 Place the disc in the CD ROM drive 2 Click Start then point to Programs 3 Locate the folder that contains the compact disc icon and title 4 Double click the icon If you double click the icon and the compact disc isn t in the CD ROM drive Windows 95 prompts you to insert the disc Adding New Titles When you buy a new compact disc always run the installation program that comes with the disc This program installs the icon that will access the contents of the compact disc For information about managing CD ROM titles see Managing Your CD ROMs on page 160 Playing an Audio CD When you insert an audio CD into your computer s CD ROM drive Windows 95 loads CD Player a program that automatically plays the CD To view the CD Player window click CD Player on the taskbar 150 The Wide World of Multimedia Playing Back Sound Video and Animation Files
169. his refer to Lesson 6 Resizing and Reshaping Windows on page 60 3 Inthe Explorer window highlight the program or docu ment file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the high lighted item from the Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard to which you wish to assign it 5 Release the primary button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box com pletely filled in to reflect the selected program or document 6 Choose OK to close the Add Edit Command dialog box with your key assignment in place The program or document is now associated with the key you just selected To open the program or document press Fn plus the appropriate key from within any Windows program Using the Browse for Applications Dialog Box To use the Browse for Applications dialog box to assign a key to a program or document follow these steps 1 Click the desired key in the Fn esse keyboard with the sec ondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 2 4 4 Making Life Easier Starting Programs Faster FnE application directly Popup Assign an FnKey to popup a list that is used to launch an application ear Cea the curent Frey assignment Help Confirm all changes to key assignments Direct Assign an FinKey to launch an The Assignment Type dialog box 2 Choose Direct Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box osie OO Comm
170. his hotkey turns the numeric overlay on and off F12 This hotkey turns the scroll lock feature on and off Maxlime MaxTime opens automatically each time you start Windows 95 If MaxTime is not already open follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Utilities then click MaxTime Upon opening MaxTime displays the MaxTime battery gauge The MaxTime battery gauge The Display Dialog Box To open the Display dialog box choose Display from the Max Time Options menu 311 312 Buttons MaxTime The Display Dialog Box O Normal O Always On Top On Title Bar On Title Bar Options O Always Left Justified Always Right Justified Custom Placement Drag To Position The Display dialog box This dialog box controls the appearance of the MaxTime window It provides four pages of display options arranged like a stack of file folders Each page of options has its own file folder tab To view or change these options click the corresponding tab The following table summarizes the buttons on the Display dialog box Button OK Cancel Defaults Help Function Saves current settings and exits the dialog box Ignores current settings and exits the dialog box Returns to the default settings Accesses on line help MaxTime 3 1 3 The Display Dialog Box The Style Page Normal O Always On Top On Title Bar
171. how to use the My Computer window to copy a file from the hard disk to a diskette To copy a file from the hard disk to a diskette follow these steps 1 If your diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay connect the external diskette drive or swap drives in the SelectBay To swap drives see Swapping Drives in the SelectBay on page 104 2 Insert a formatted diskette into the diskette drive If you re unsure how to format a diskette refer to How to Prepare Diskettes for Use on page 93 96 Learning the Basics How to Back Up Your Work 3 Double click My Computer Windows 95 opens the My Computer window 4 Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy Windows 95 displays the contents of the drive 5 Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy As in earlier versions of Windows you can use the Ctrl and Shift keys to select more than one file 6 Click File then click Send To 7 Click the icon for the diskette drive drive A Windows 95 copies the file s You can also copy a file to diskette by clicking the file or files you want to copy with the secondary button then point ing to Send To and clicking 3 5 inch Floppy A How to Back Up Your Work Murphy s law applies to everything even computers Therefore it s a good idea to make a copy of everything on your computer s hard disk and store it in a safe place This is called backing u
172. ical Battery Alarm If MaxTime is open it warns you when you re getting fairly low on battery power MaxTime beeps once and displays the Critical Battery Alarm warning This means you have less than 10 bat tery capacity remaining If you ve changed the alarm threshold described in Setting the Alarms on page 132 this alarm means you ve reached the threshold level you set Taking Your Computer on the Road 1 3 1 Running the Computer on Battery Power Critical BateryAlarm Ea Your computer s battery power is low You have approximately 0 minutes let ety n this battery OK The Critical Battery Alarm warning When this alarm goes off start planning your remaining battery time carefully No frantic actions are required yet but it s a good idea to begin to think about what you absolutely must do before you find a place to plug in the power cord or turn the computer off To close the Alarm dialog box choose OK To set the level of charge that sets off this warning see Setting the Alarms on page 132 The Emergency Battery Alert OK Now it s serious When the battery runs down and you have only about five minutes of time left the computer starts beeping continuously If MaxTime is open it also displays the Emergency Battery Alert Emergency Batery Alert Mal You have amost no battery LOR capacity let on ths battery S Find an afernate power source immediately Kk Disable Au
173. ice that Windows 95 cannot recognize Windows 95 may have difficulty assigning system resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur To see what resources Windows 95 has assigned to the device See Checking Device Properties on page 281 If Windows 95 is unable to provide the information you need the pre assigned set tings for IRQs DMAs and I O assignments are listed in System Resources on page 383 for your reference There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts Disable the device K Kod For an older device remove it from the computer For a Plug and Play device see Fixing a Problem with Device Manager on page 280 K Kod Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device See Fixing a Problem with Device Manager on page 280 1 Xd Reconfigure the device so its requirements do not conflict Refer to the device s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device 2 80 If Something Goes Wrong What to do with a Hardware Conflict Fixing a Problem with Device Manager Device manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device Using Device Manager to change the default settings can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unus able Device Manager is a tool for advanced users who under stand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them CAUTION If Something
174. iety of images The computer controls every pel on the screen individually This provides maximum display flexibility while somewhat reducing the speed at which the display produces images An image produced this way could be a drawing or picture like a pie chart graph or photograph It could also be an icon or a varia tion on a text character like italics or bold type Windows 95 and Windows programs use graphics modes In Touch with Tomorrow Character cell in a text mode In a text mode a character cell is the smallest element a program can control A character cell is a grid of pels All cells are the same size Each cell displays a single letter or symbol Character cells are arranged in rows and columns In a text mode only characters from a predefined set are available If your program uses a text mode refer to the program s documentation for a list of available characters 26 What s Really Going On What Is Plug and Play What Is Plug and Play Plug and Play is a clever name for a new technology developed jointly by Intel and Microsoft that seeks to make upgrading a com puter system easy Computer systems such as the Satellite 200 Series operating soft ware and add on products that are designed according to this stan dard work together the first time you connect them Plug and Play eliminates the time consuming frustration of figuring out which IRQ and memory addresses to assign Since Plug and Play
175. ign professional looking overheads handouts questionnaires and announcements If You Want to Draw If you are a graphics artist or a creative artist a variety of flexible two and three dimensional drawing programs are available Some require a tablet connected to your computer through the serial port If You re an Accountant or Financial Analyst There are a number of outstanding spreadsheet programs on the market In addition personal and professional accounting software is a category you should investigate If You re a Designer Your computer dealer can introduce you to a variety of sophisti cated design programs including programs to design a garden or to build or remodel a house as well as the more common Com puter Aided Design CAD tools Before You Go to a Computer Store 1 1 3 Buying Programs If You re a Researcher or Student On line services such as CompuServe America Online and Prod igy and access to the Internet provide almost endless resources for conducting professional research In addition you can purchase dictionaries and other reference materials on disk or CD ROM for your own personal library Understanding the Information on the Box In addition to listing the features of the product on the box the manufacturer usually prints the system requirements Below is an actual example of the system requirements for a graphics program Your computer meets all of these requirements Minimum Requi
176. iles have the extension MPG The Wide World of Multimedia 1 5 3 Playing Back Sound Video and Animation Files Full Motion Video on the Satellite 200 Series Computer For best results MPEG requires specialized hardware to bypass the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU and system bus the backbone of the computer to which all internal devices are connected Your computer s PC Card slots are Zoomed Video ZV compati ble ZV PC Cards conform to the new Zoomed Video standard and provide such services as video capture and the decompression of MPEG compressed multimedia data audio and video To cap ture video you need to purchase a ZV PC Card and insert it into the Type II PC Card slot on your computer Toshiba sells a ZV PC Card which may be available from your dealer Audio and video data flow from the hard disk a compact disc the Internet or another source across the system bus to the PC Card controller The controller passes them to the MPEG decoder on the PC Card which delivers uncompressed video data back to the PC Card controller The PC Card controller then sends a decompressed video stream directly to the video graphics controller which displays it on your screen It sends decompressed audio data directly to the audio sound chip which controls the speakers By bypassing the CPU and system bus a ZV PC Card can deliver high performance video data at 30 frames per second Play Back Programs Windows 95 comes
177. ilt in display This is especially useful if you re mak Using Your Computer on Your Desk Using an External Monitor 213 ing a presentation and wish to guide the discussion from your notebook computer Simultaneous mode won t work if your external monitor can t display resolutions higher than 640 by 480 This section explains how to change the Power On Display option using Hardware Setup To change this option using TSETUP see TSETUP on page 341 The Hardware Configuration program lets you set configuration options in Windows 95 To set the Power On Display option in Windows 95 follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Utilities then click Hardware Setup Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration dialog box BIOS Version 0 50 09 05 95 sn Made Teche Configuration Default Settings Normal MEMORY Base 640KB Extended 7360KB Shadow RAM 192KB Total 8192KB The Hardware Configuration dialog box This box contains information about the system 3 Click Hardware Options Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration Options dialog box 2 1 4 Using Your Computer on Your Desk Using an External Monitor Hardware Configuration Options Boot Priority Keyboard __ Sound System Password Serial Parallel Printer Display CPU Cache Se red Port The Hardware Configuration Options dialog box 4 Click
178. in Setting Up Windows 95 to Work with Your Printer on page 87 to install the printer again The printer won t print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview 294 Modems If Something Goes Wrong Fixing Device Related Problems mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information A modem fax modem or fax voice modem is a serial device This section lists common modem problems The modem won t receive or transmit properly Make sure the RJ 11 cable the one that goes from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the modem s RJ 11 jack and the telephone line socket Check the serial port settings to make sure the hardware and soft ware are referring to the same COM port in Device Manager under Modems for PC Card modems under Ports for an external modem Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 or 28800 bps bits per second Refer to the program s documenta tion and modem manual for information on how to change these settings The modem is on set up properly and still won t transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset
179. ing Goes Wrong on page 269 The test verifies that the following system compo nents hardware are in working order system the computer s internal hardware memory video diskette drive hard disk drive printer if you have one attached This chapter explains each of these tests in detail 35 3 5 The Diagnostic Test Starting the Diagnostic Test Starting the Diagnostic Test To test hardware it s important to start the diagnostic test without optional features or programs for example without memory resident programs To do so you should run TDIAGS from the Toshiba Companion Diskette using the Toshiba Companion Util ity even though the TDIAGS program is on the hard disk Before you start the test check all cables for loose connections If any errors occur during the test check all cable connections again To start the test follow these steps 1 Click Start then click Shut Down Windows 95 displays the Shut Down Windows dialog box Click the button next to Restart the computer in MS DOS mode and click Yes Windows 95 shuts down then restarts in MS DOS mode and displays a system prompt If your diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay con nect the external diskette drive or swap drives in the Select Bay To swap drives see Swapping Drives in the SelectBay on page 104 Put the Toshiba Companion Diskette in drive A and press Ctrl Alt Del After a moment the co
180. ing The Electronic Guide Creating a New Bookmark To create or define a bookmark follow these steps 1 Position the pointer at the beginning of the text you want to find again 2 Click the Bookmark hot spot Add a bookmark enter name The bookmark dialog box 3 Enter a name for the bookmark This can be any name you choose 4 Press Enter or click the X in the upper right corner of the box The program places a bookmark at the bottom of the window Viewing the Topic Marked by a Bookmark To view a marked topic click its bookmark Moving the pointer over the bookmark displays the name you assigned Another way to locate the topic you marked is through the book mark list Follow these steps 1 Click the Bookmark hot spot 2 Select the bookmark name you wish to find 3 Click the box above the list to go to the topic Deleting a Bookmark To delete a previously defined bookmark follow these steps 1 Enter the name of the bookmark or locate it in the torpe doing list box 2 Click Remove Entry The program deletes the bookmark Let s Start at the Very Beginning 4 5 Using The Electronic Guide Keeping Track of Where You ve Been An electronic book can keep track of what you ve already read If you wish you could go back to the page you read five minutes ago but you don t remember where you were follow these steps 1 Click History The program displays a list of all the topics you ve viewed
181. ing the Computer on Battery Power Battery Options Sound Control System Configuration Battery Options Show Settings For Battery Power Operation Cancel External Power Operation Battery Save Mode Full Power Ki Processing Speed High CPU Sleep Mode Disabled Ki KI Display Auto Off 30 Min HDD Auto Off 30 Min System Auto Off Disabled LCD Brightness Bright Hl EI Cooling Method The Machine Settings dialog box 2 Switch to the System Configuration page by clicking the System Configuration tab Battery Options Sound Control System Configuration System Configuration Alarm Power On Time Time Format BETHE OAM OOOO 24 Ho Hours Minutes za Disable Alarm Power On C Resume Mode O Panel Power On Off The System Configuration page 3 Click the checkbox next to Resume Mode An X in this box turns Resume Mode on An empty box turns Resume Mode off 4 Choose OK to save your settings and return to the Max Time battery gauge window 136 Taking Your Computer on the Road Replacing Batteries Replacing Batteries CAUTION When your battery runs out of power you have two options plug in the computer or replace the battery with a charged spare if you have one You may need to replace the battery if it becomes dam aged or wears out after long years of use Replacing the battery requires you to ope
182. ings For example when you choose the Keyboard page the Legend field displays the following message The keyboard options facil itate the configuration of both the internal and external if one is attached keyboards Buttons The following table summarizes the buttons on the Hardware Configuration Options dialog box Button OK Cancel Help Default Reset Reboot The Serial Page Function Accepts your changes and exits the dialog box Ignores the changes you made and exits the dialog box Accesses online help Returns all options to their default settings To make the defaults permanent you must click OK Returns all options to the settings in effect when you opened the dialog box Immediately restarts the computer This button is available only if you change an option that requires a restart The options on this page are grayed out and cannot be changed Use the Ports icon in Windows 95 Device Manager to change the Serial Port setting Refer to Using Device Manager to Configure Your System on page 253 for instructions 3 32 Hardware Setup The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box The Parallel Printer Page Hardware Configuration Options Boot Priority Keyboard Sound System Password Serial __ _ ParalleljPrinter__ Pointing Devices Display CPU Cache Parallel Printer Ports Printer Port Type ie parallel port options facilitate the i the par ECP ralle
183. ings Description Show Manual Includes a manual control button in the Control Button MaxTime window You can click this button to switch to the next selected module Auto Cycle Every Switches to the next selected module every xx Seconds xx seconds where xx is a number you set by clicking the and buttons The Size Page Size The Size page The Size page controls the size of the modules in the MaxTime window The available settings are Small and Large MaxTime 3 1 7 The Alarms Dialog Box The Alarms Dialog Box Buttons To open the Alarms dialog box choose Alarms from the Max Time Options menu Low Battery Alarm Low Battery Alarm Percent Remaining Threshold zm CO The Alarms dialog box This dialog box displays the options for the Low Battery Alarm and the Critical Battery Alarm on two separate pages arranged like a stack of file folders Each page of options has its own file folder tab The options for these alarms are identical To view or change these options click the corresponding tab The following table summarizes the buttons on the Alarms dialog box Button Function OK Saves current settings and exits the dialog box Cancel Ignores current settings and exits the dialog box Defaults Returns to the default settings Help Accesses on line help 318 MaxTime The Set Battery Charge Dialog Box Alarm Options Option Settings Usage Option Settings
184. ion see Adding Memory Optional on page 16 The battery provides power to the computer when you re not using a wall outlet For information about replacing the battery see Replacing Batteries on page 136 The bay release lets you remove the drive in the SelectBay For more information about switching drives in the SelectBay see Swapping Drives in the SelectBay on page 104 The bay release lock prevents accidental removal of the drive in the SelectBay The NoteDock guides help align the optional NoteDock For more information see Using the Optional NoteDock on page 223 Finding Your Way around the System 1 1 Find Out Where Everything s Located The Front with the Display Open Screen Microphone AccuPoint Keyboard AccuPoint buttons The front with the display open The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images The display hinges attach the display panel to the computer The built in microphone lets you record sounds The 82 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full sized 101 key keyboard For more information see How to Use the Keyboard on page 81 The AccuPoint pointing device combines the function of a mouse with the convenience of never having to remove your hands from the keyboard For more information see Using the AccuPoint Pointing Device on page 28 The f
185. is an important part of Windows 95 your Satellite 200 Series computer lets you take advantage of all its features What Really Happens When You Turn the Computer On When you press the power button the following occurs 1 The computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System loads a bootstrap program This program named from the expression pull yourself up by your bootstraps checks and displays the amount of memory in the system before proceeding 2 The bootstrap program attempts to load Windows 95 It looks first for a diskette in the diskette drive and then at the hard disk If a diskette without the necessary startup files is in the drive the bootstrap program displays an error message If you ve changed the Boot Priority option in TSETUP the computer will check the hard disk before the diskette drive 3 As Windows 95 loads it configures the system 4 Windows 95 loads the desktop What s Really Going On 267 What Really Happens When You Turn the Computer On If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using the Satellite 200 Series computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a soft ware program The goal of this chapter is to help you solve many problems on your own before you need to seek additional help To begin read the chapter headings on the opposite page then turn to a section that sounds like the kind of problem yo
186. is chapter describes the security options for your notebook computer Using a Password Setting a password lets you leave your computer secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports three types of passwords A power on password requires you to enter the password every time you start or resume the computer You do not need to enter the password when you restart Ctrl Alt Del 229 230 Keeping Your Files Safe Using a Password K Ww An instant password lets you get up and walk away from your computer for a few moments without having to turn the com puter off K Ww A supervisor level password protects system settings by restricting who can make changes in MaxTime Hardware Setup and TSETUP This is useful if more than one person is using the computer Working with User Level Passwords CAUTION The user level password is the basic level of password security For most users this is all the password security you ll need You may create a user level password in either Hardware Setup or TSETUP This section describes how to create a user level pass word in Hardware Setup and how to use it as an instant and power on password When you create a password in TSETUP you may also create a password service diskette You can use this diskette to start the computer if you forget your pa
187. is connected and then click More Info to run the Windows 95 Modem Diagnostics Windows 95 communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem If Windows 95 can t communicate with the modem it displays an error message Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows 95 documentation Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box Close the Control Panel Connecting to a Telephone Line 1 CAUTION You need to connect the modem to a voice grade telephone line with a standard modular phone jack As the business world becomes more accustomed to busy executives and their portable computing needs it s becoming much easier to find these jacks For example many hotels that cater to business travelers have one or more phone jacks in each room Plug one end of the telephone cable into the modem fax jack and the other end into the wall jack If you are using the telephone line at home disable call wait ing before you connect through the modem Call waiting interrupts transmission 1 92 Connecting to the World Faxing a Document If you have a modem that is capable of transmitting over the cellu lar network you can use any cellular line You need to remain sta tionary while transmitting data over a cellular phone Transmitting data while you are moving will cause problems when the cellular network hands off the call to the next cell Now that you re set up it s time to co
188. ished recording click the stop button on the Sound Recorder The Wide World of Multimedia 1 59 Recording Sounds as Wave Files Using an External Audio Input Device To record sounds from an external audio device such as a stereo amplifier tape deck or CD player follow these steps me T 7 m oo E E Line in jack The line in jack 1 Locate the line in jack on the left side of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cord from the audio device into the line in jack Once an external audio device is connected the recording pro cess is the same as for the built in microphone See Using the Built In Microphone on page 156 for instructions To adjust the quality of the recording see Adjusting Recording Quality on page 159 Adjusting Recording Quality You can adjust the quality of your recordings However the better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file will require Experiment a bit to find a balance that fits your needs To adjust the recording quality follow these steps 1 Ifyou already have the Sound Recorder open skip to step 5 2 Click Start then point to Programs 3 Point to Accessories then point to Multimedia 4 Click Sound Recorder Windows 95 opens the Sound Recorder window 5 Click Edit then click Audio Properties Sound Recorder opens the Audio Properties sheet 1 60
189. ive s press Enter The test begins and displays this message FLOPPY DISK IN PROGRESS 503000 If an error occurs the test displays the ABORTED message Write down the highlighted numbers and return to the main menu by pressing Ctrl Pause If a diskette drive fails the test check the following K Ww Does the drive contain a diskette K Ww Is the diskette properly formatted K Ww Is the diskette write enabled fo Is the diskette undamaged Repeat the test with another diskette If the test displays the ABORTED message again see your dealer If the test completes successfully and you selected the hard disk test the diagnostic test begins checking the hard disk If you did not select the hard disk or printer test the diskette drive test con cludes by displaying the TDIAGS screen To exit TDIAGS go to Exiting the Diagnostic Menus on page 367 36 The Diagnostic Test Test Sequence Hard Disk If the diskette drive s test is successful and you selected the hard disk drive test the hard disk test displays this message HARD DISK TEST IN PROGRESS 805100 If an error occurs the test displays the ABORTED message Write down all messages and highlighted numbers and consult your dealer Your computer or your drive may need service To return to the main menu press Enter The hard disk test does not destroy all of the information stored on the hard disk However this test overwrites a small
190. k to this section if you decide to add memory at a later time Sizes of Memory Modules Additional memory ldcaler come in the Install the Memory Module The memory module installs into the memory expansion siot on the bottom of the computer You ll need a Phillips screwdriver to install the memory module Selected text ready to copy 2 Select the text to copy 3 Click Copy the selection to the clipboard You can insert this text into another document Printing a Selection or Topic Follow these steps to print 1 Click the Print hot spot 2 Select the text you wish to print Do not select any text if you wish to print the entire topic Let s Start at the Very Beginning 47 Using The Electronic Guide 3 Click Print a Selection to print the text you selected Click Print the Current Topic to print the whole topic The program prints to the current printer Before you click Print make sure the printer s is on line ready and the printer has paper Changing How the Book Works The Preferences hot spot lets you customize the electronic book s features to meet your preferences Click below to change preferences x Audible Alerts Q Bookmark Icons Checkpoints Q Top Icons Q Text Size 2 Match Color for Find The preferences dialog box Audible Alerts sound for various functions To turn these off click the Audible Alerts option If you w
191. kette drive 2 Attach the cable from the external diskette drive to the computer s external diskette drive port You may attach the external diskette drive with the computer on or off If you attempt to use the diskette drive and it is not attached to the computer the computer displays an error message The computer automatically recognizes the external diskette drive and calls it the A drive Let s Start at the Very Beginning 2 3 Inserting and Removing Diskettes Disconnecting the External Diskette Drive Disconnecting the external diskette drive To detach the external diskette drive from the computer press the cable connector buttons on each side of the cable connector and gently pull the connector out of the external diskette drive port If you try to access a diskette in the external diskette drive a after disconnecting the drive you will get a disk error mes ware sage Inserting and Removing Diskettes Disk eject button Diskette drive Protective cover Label Inserting a diskette A protective flap inside the disk insertion slot automatically retracts when you insert a diskette 24 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Connecting a Parallel Printer The previous illustration shows the correct insertion procedure Make sure your fingers are touching the label and that the protec tive cover points toward the diskette drive When the diskette is almost completely in the drive you will feel a slight re
192. l Sizes of Memory Modules Additional memory is easy to install Memory modules available from your dealer come in the following sizes Memory Module Size Total Memory in System No module installed 8 MB 8 MB 16 MB 16 MB 24 MB 32 MB 40 MB Install the Memory Module The memory module installs into the memory expansion slot on the bottom of the computer You ll need a Phillips screwdriver for this procedure WARNING 1 Click Start then click Shut Down Make sure Resume Mode is turned off before you shut down the computer If you ve never used the computer or Resume Mode you don t need to do anything else If you ve turned Resume Mode on refer to Starting Again Where You Left Off on page 133 for instructions on turning it off Click the button next to Shut down the computer then click Yes Windows 95 shuts down and turns the computer off automatically Unplug the computer Do not install amemory card while the computer s power is on This may damage the computer the card or both Close the display and remove any cables you may have connected 18 CAUTION Let s Start at the Very Beginning Adding Memory Optional If you re installing additional memory before using the com puter you haven t connected any cables yet 5 Turn the computer upside down The memory slot cover 6 Useasmall Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the memory slot cover 7 Remove t
193. l port address and Standard Bi directional The Parallel Printer page The Parallel Printer page controls the computer s parallel port Option Printer Port Type Settings ECP default or Standard Bi directional Usage Configures the parallel port to be used with a printer or other paral lel device Refer to the device s documentation to determine the setting it requires Restart Y The Parallel Port option is grayed out and cannot be changed Use the Ports icon in Windows 95 Device Manager to change this setting Refer to Using Device Manager to Configure Your System on page 253 for instructions Hardware Setup 3 3 3 The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box The Pointing Devices Page Hardware Configuration Options CPU Cache Pointing Devices Pointing Devices Options elect the operational mode of the Auto selected ccuPoint and PS 2 mouse Auto selected nables the AccuPoint only if a PS 2 mouse Sim ltancous is not connected at power on time imultaneous enables both The Pointing Devices page The Pointing Devices page controls the pointing devices option Option Pointing Devices Settings Auto selected default or Simultaneous This option does not affect serial pointing devices Usage Lets you use the AccuPoint an optional PS 2 pointing device con nected to the NoteDock or both Restart Y 33 4 Hardware Setup T
194. l program diskettes You ll need one blank formatted diskette for each program diskette you have to copy Follow these steps 1 If your diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay con nect the external diskette drive or swap drives in the Select Bay To swap drives see Swapping Drives in the SelectBay on page 104 Place the original diskette into the diskette drive From the desktop double click the My Computer icon Windows 95 opens the My Computer window Click the A icon Click File then click Copy Disk Before You Go to a Computer Store 1 1 9 Buying Hardware 6 In the Copy Disk dialog box click Start Windows 95 copies the files on the diskette into memory and displays a message asking you to insert the destination diskette the one you re copying to into the diskette drive 7 Remove the original diskette from the diskette drive and replace it with your blank one 8 Click OK Windows 95 copies the files onto the new diskette 9 If you have more than one diskette to copy repeat steps 2 through 8 for each diskette 10 Store the original diskettes in a safe place Buying Hardware In addition to the basic system requirements some programs require devices such as a modem or printer These items are avail able as add on devices for your computer What Kind of Devices Can Buy Many devices such as fax modems removable hard disk drives and network adapters are available as PC Cards
195. le Option has these values Koca K kod K kod Normal sets the battery gauge to act as a normal Windows program Other programs may display on top of the battery gauge Always on Top displays the battery gauge on top of all other Windows programs This gives you a constant reminder of how long you have before running out of power On Title Bar places the battery gauge on the title bar of the active window This also displays the battery gauge at all times 128 Taking Your Computer on the Road Running the Computer on Battery Power To set how the battery gauge displays follow these steps 1 Choose Display from the MaxTime Options menu MaxTime opens the Display dialog box with the Style page on top Style Display Style Window Behavior Title Bar Style Normal Regular Always On Top O Mini On Title Bar None On Title Bar Options O Always Left Justified Always Right Justified Custom Placement Drag To Position The Display dialog box 2 Click the checkbox next to the setting you want If you don t select any of the options the computer selects Normal 3 If you choose On Title Bar the On Title Bar Options become available Click Always Left Justified to place the MaxTime window at the left side of the title bar of the currently active win dow K Ww Click Always Right Justified to place the MaxTime win dow at the right side of th
196. lict and follow the steps If there is still a problem for example if one of your devices isn t Plug and Play Windows 95 may display a message that explains where the conflict is Use Device Manager following the steps in Fixing a Problem with Device Manager on page 280 to deter 2 8 If Something Goes Wrong What to do with a Hardware Conflict mine the resource assignments for each device and to resolve the conflict A Plan of Action A NOTE The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working resolving the problem can be time consuming and frustrating The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work Chances are the device most recently connected to the system is the one causing the conflict A word to the wise if you get too tired and frustrated take a break You ll be surprised how different things look when you ve had a chance to relax Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own Just as a business person needs a telephone and a computer to get the job done so also computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a CD ROM drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Processing Unit CPU It also
197. ll cables are firmly connected Make sure the computer is loading only one version of Card and Socket Services If Something Goes Wrong 29 1 Fixing Device Related Problems Every once in a while a defective PC Card slips through qual ity control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is avail able try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card Problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Follow these steps to view the PC Card status 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties Windows 95 displays the System Properties dialog box 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Double click the device listed as your PC Card Windows 95 displays your PC Card s Properties dialog box This dialog box contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the card and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a Problem with Device Manager on page 280 for more information The PCMCIA socket should have its own I O base address Since all cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address 292 If Something Goes
198. log box 4 Find All Files Bees File Edt View Options Help Name amp Location Date Modified Ad Named v tor Look in M X Bro New Search Include subfolders Q The Find dialog box 7 On the Name and Location tab type char in the Named box 8 Click Find Now Windows 95 displays a list with all the files with char in their names 9 Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag it to the desktop Windows 95 displays a shortcut menu 10 Click Create Shortcut s Here A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop Clicking a shortcut icon opens the program or folder immediately Place as many shortcuts on your desktop as you find useful Lesson 9 Changing the Wallpaper Windows 95 treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects You can set each object s properties such as size position on screen and color individually This lesson introduces object properties by showing you how to change one of the properties of the desktop the wallpaper Your computer came with the Toshiba wallpaper selected Getting to Know Windows 95 6 5 Lesson 9 Changing the Wallpaper To change the wallpaper follow these steps 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop and click the secondary button Windows 95 displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click Properties Windows 95 displays the Display Properties dialog box
199. low 50 degrees Fahrenheit Displaying the Battery Gauge The battery gauge window is the first screen you see when you open MaxTime If MaxTime is not already open follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Utilities then click MaxTime MaxTime displays a window showing the battery gauge 2 Ma ES The MaxTime battery gauge The illustration above shows the battery gauge in two different forms a bar graph and a percentage The next section describes how to choose between these forms Changing the Appearance of the Battery Gauge The battery gauge comes in two different forms called modules Each provides the same information in a different way The Bargraph module displays the current battery charge as a horizontal bar graph 1 26 Taking Your Computer on the Road Running the Computer on Battery Power The Percent Remaining module displays the current battery charge as a percentage of battery capacity To set the module s you want displayed follow these steps 1 Choose Display from the MaxTime Options menu MaxTime opens the Display dialog box Style Display Style Window Behavior Title Bar Style O Normal Regular Always On Top ini On Title Bar one On Title Bar Options O Always Left Justified Always Right Justified Custom Placement Drag To Position The Display dialog box 2 Choose the Modules page by clicking the
200. lows you to configure communications port settings for the serial and parallel ports Changes you make to these settings in TSETUP will not affect Windows 95 To set these options for Windows 95 use the Ports icon in Windows 95 Device Manager Refer to Using Device Manager to Configure Your System on page 253 Option Serial Port Settings The default setting COM1 RQ4 3F8H or COM IRQ3 2F8H COM3 IRQ4 3E8H COM4 IRQ3 2E8H or Not Used Usage Sets the serial port name through which your communications software sends output to the serial port Restart Y Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart voros O4 Infrared Port COM1 IRQ4 3F8H COM2 IRQ3 2F8H COM3 IRQ4 3E8H COM4 IRQ3 2E8H or Not Used default Sets the IrDA port name that your transfer program uses to send and receive information Y Parallel Port LPT1 378H default LPT2 278H LPT3 3BCH or Not Used Sets the parallel port name through which the computer communi cates with the parallel port Y If you set the Parallel Port to anything other than Not Used a drop down list box appears offering a choice between ECP default and Standard Bidirectional Use ECP for ECP compatible devices If your device operates incorrectly while this option is set to ECP try changing the option to Bidirectional A DMA channel option is also available It
201. lt in Features NoteDock External diskette drive port Microphone jack Headphone jack Line in jack Standard Hardware Memory Display This 176 pin port supports an optional NoteDock that contains a number of ports and two PC card slots and supports an ID function for use with Windows 95 When customizing multiple docking configura tions Windows 95 is able to identify the connected unit Lets you connect the external 3 5 inch dis kette drive This drive can only be used if there is no diskette drive installed in the SelectBay This 3 5 mm jack supports an external monaural microphone or other audio input device This 3 5 mm jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output device such as external speakers The 3 5 mm Line in jack lets you play and record stereo sound from an external audio device such as a stereo system The standard memory is 8 MB 3 3 volt 16 megabit EDO Extended Data Output dynamic RAM chips Can be expanded to 40 MB The CDS Models have an 11 3 inch mea sured diagonally dual scan DSTN color LCD that displays up to 64K colors simul taneously at 800 by 600 resolution Keyboard Sound AccuPoint and buttons CD ROM drive Standard Software Operating System Configuration Programs Power Sound CD ROM Management Built in Features 375 The enhanced 82 key 84 key in Europe keyboard emulates the IBM PS 2 keyboard and includes embedded numeric
202. ly if Resume Mode is turned on You have seven choices Disabled leaves the computer on until you use the power but ton to turn it off Geog 10 Min 20 Min 30 Min 40 Min 50 Min and 60 Min selec tions turn the computer off if you haven t used it for the time selected LCD Brightness This option saves power by reducing the brightness of the com puter s display You have two choices Ge Semi bright reduces the brightness of the display Bright sets the display to its maximum brightness Cooling Method If the computer s central processing unit CPU starts to overheat the CPU fan provides additional cooling to the CPU This option lets you control how active the CPU fan is in cooling the processor chip Performance option uses the fan to cool the processor chip maintaining maximum system performance If the fan turns on frequently you may want to set this option to Quiet to conserve battery life nrg Quiet cools the system by reducing processing speed first If the system remains too hot the system turns on Resume Mode and shuts down automatically Taking Your Computer on the Road 1 43 Looking After Your Battery Looking After Your Battery It doesn t take much effort but by treating your battery right you can make sure it provides maximum power storage for a long time The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery Five Steps to a Happy Battery K Don t leave the computer plugged
203. ly input voltage 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz Removable rechargeable Nickel metal hydride NiMH battery pack Nickel metal hydride NiMH battery pro vides power for special memory features such as Resume Mode NiMH battery provides power for the inter nal real time clock and calendar Detects low battery charge and displays the time remaining in MaxTime Saves battery power by automatically turn ing off the display hard disk and system when they have not been accessed for a set length of time Storage Capacity Ports 3 5 inch external diskette drive Hard disk Parallel Serial IrDA Monitor Keyboard PS 2 mouse Built in Features 373 Accommodates both 1 44 MB high density 2HD and 720 KB double density 2DD diskettes 2 5 inch integrated Enhanced IDE drive and controller provides non volatile stor age for 810 million bytes 722 MB on all models Selectable ECP compatible parallel port that provides a Centronics compatible con nection to a printer or other parallel output or bidirectional device 9 pin RS 232 C compatible high speed buffered UART serial port lets you connect an external modem mouse serial printer or other serial device Serial infrared port supports 115k transfer rate 15 pin analog SVGA port lets you connect an external VGA or SVGA monitor color or monochrome PS 2 compatible port allows you to con nect a 101 102 key keyboard or a PS 2 mouse 374 Bui
204. m the desktop without actually closing your document or program This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size and shape of windows open on the desktop Fz untitled Paint _ 3 x File Edit View Imi EENT safi File Edt View Tools Help o P All Folders Contents of C Za H E 34 Floppy A tea TelAutoexec Close button AF Ae C Docs Command C Cdr Dos C Docs Ems ad s Dos C Magicd ani Ne ang Mouse Maximize button CI Magicd oja C Mouse Musicrck Slo C Musicrck Program Files Toshiba C Program Files at et Toshiba baie inimi re PO Teth wrons Minimize button 1 Windows Winutis C Winutils T4 object s plus 13 hidden 807KE Disk fee space 583MB A 7 7 F a For Help click Help Topics on the Help Menu i E iA Start E My Computer 2 My New File Not untitled Paint QJ Exploring C Qt 1230PM Windows Explorer open on the desktop First notice the above illustration It identifies three buttons that are on the title bars of most windows These are the minimize maximize and close buttons Now that you know where these but tons are follow these steps 1 To make the Windows Explorer window the active win dow click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar Windows displays Windows Explore
205. mental Protection Agency s EPA Energy Star Program As an Energy Star Partner Toshiba designed this product to meet the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency The Satellite 200 Series computer enters a low power stand by state when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and sav ing money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba By leaving these features active your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency 123 1 2 4 Taking Your Computer on the Road Running the Computer on Battery Power Running the Computer on Battery Power The Satellite 200 Series computer contains a removable NiMH battery pack that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge the battery many times If you spend a lot of time on the road you may purchase additional batteries giving you the potential of many more working hours away from a power source To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall socket The battery charges when the computer is on or off It takes up to two hours to charge the battery with the computer off or approxi mately three to six hours when the computer is on There is also an optional battery charger that charges up to two batteries at the same time See Charging More than One Battery at a Time on page 144 for more information about the battery charger
206. menu 2 Remove the Toshiba Companion Diskette from the dis kette drive and press Ctrl Alt Del or the reset button to restart the computer Features and Specifications This appendix lists the features of the Satellite 200 Series com puter and summarizes its specifications Built in Features This section lists the Satellite 200 Series features Technology and Processor Microprocessor 100 MHz 2 9 volt 3 3 volt Intel Pentium with 16 KB write back internal cache LSI and CMOS Large Scale Integrated and Complemen tary Metal oxide Semiconductor technol ogy providing minimum size and weight low power usage and high reliability Memory 3 3 volt 16 megabit EDO DRAM delivers high performance with a 60 ns access time hyperpage mode 64 bit data bus width 371 372 Power Built in Features Video Graphics Controller ECP Computer Main Battery Backup Battery RTC battery Intelligent power supply Automatic power off features Chips amp Technologies F65550 SVGA graphics controller with a 32 bit VESA local bus supports BiTBLT accelerator high resolution high color video modes listed in Appendix D Video Modes on page 391 2 MB VRAM using 5 volt 60 ns DRAM memory The parallel port is an IEEE 1284 8 bit Enhanced Capability Port ECP compliant port providing increased performance when you re using an ECP compatible par allel device Integrated 30 watt autosensing AC power supp
207. ministrator for the Workgroup name and other requested information 3 Click Close Windows 95 copies the necessary network files then prompts you to restart your computer 4 Click Yes Windows 95 restarts and prompts you to enter your name and password 5 Type your name and password and click OK To connect to another type of network refer to Windows Help your network adapter documentation and ask your network administrator for assistance Networks and Suspending the Computer If you re connected to a network don t suspend the computer Not all networks and programs work with Windows 95 s Suspend command and Toshiba s Resume Mode When you turn the com puter back on after suspending you may lose access to your net work drives and programs If this happens restart your computer If the computer is locked up or not responding press the reset button to restart 1 0 4 Learning the Basics Swapping Drives in the SelectBay Swapping Drives in the SelectBay At times you may want to install the diskette drive into the com puter and leave the CD ROM drive at home This section describes how to swap a different drive into the SelectBay To use the CD ROM drive you ll have to install it in the com puter s SelectBay The external chassis only works with the dis kette drive UN Make sure the power is off before you swap a drive into or out stor of the SelectBay Removing or inserting a drive while the K _ A
208. mmunicate You re ready to send a fax see the following section or use the modem to connect to the exciting virtual world of the Internet or an on line service see The Internet and Other Fascinating Places on page 193 Faxing a Document Sending a fax through your computer s fax modem is almost as simple as printing a document All you need is a fax program such as MS Fax which is included with Windows 95 Windows 95 treats your fax program as if it is another printer To send a fax 1 Set up your fax modem following the steps in Using a PC Card Modem on page 186 2 Choose Print Setup from within the program you re using to prepare your document 3 Select your fax printer driver from the list of available printers If you re using MS Fax set the printer to MS Fax For more information about using MS Fax refer to the MS Fax on line Help program 4 Choose Print If you re using MS Fax it prompts you for a telephone number and gives you an opportunity to attach a standard cover sheet Other fax programs will operate in much the same way If youre using a different fax program refer to the program s documentation for more information 5 Choose Send to send the fax Connecting to the World 1 9 3 The Internet and Other Fascinating Places The Internet and Other Fascinating Places If you ve never used a modem before you might not realize the vast array of possibilities that await you You can
209. mputer displays a Welcome screen Press Enter The Toshiba Companion Utility displays its main menu Main Menu Install Utilities and Files View README Documents Setup Your Computer Run Diagnostics Set Passwords Exit to DOS 7 The Diagnostic Test 3 59 Choosing Test Options Use the arrow keys to select Run Diagnostics and press Enter TDIAGS asks you to confirm that you want to run the diagnostic test To run the diagnostic test press Y for yes and press Enter The following sections explain the diagnostic test options Choosing Test Options Before the test begins the program asks several questions about which components you wish to test CAUTION 1 The first question asks if you want to test the diskette drive s The computer displays Test the FDD Y N To test the diskette drive s type Y and press Enter To bypass the test type N and press Enter The FDD floppy disk drive test tests the diskette drive Make sure you attach the external diskette drive or install it in the SelectBay before running this test The test writes test patterns on any disk in the drive These patterns destroy all information on the disk s Make sure there is no information you want to keep on the disk s you use If you choose the FDD test you must format and write enable the disk before the test Move the write protect tab to cover the square hole The next prompt asks if you want to test the hard disk drive
210. ms 2 Point to Accessories then point to System Tools 3 Click ScanDisk Windows 95 opens the ScanDisk window 4 Click the drive you want to test 5 Choose the type of test you want to use A thorough test is more complete but takes much more time than a standard test 6 Click Start ScanDisk tests the disk Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery proce dures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data by using a disk utility program which is available from your dealer A diskette won t go into the diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette improperly Hold the label of the diskette with the hub side facing down and insert it so the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or loose labels may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover is loose replace the diskette If the label is loose replace the label and try inserting the diskette again If Something Goes Wrong 2 89 Fixing Device Related Problems The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message If you re starting the computer from the hard disk make sure there s no diskette in the diskette drive If you re starting the computer from a diskette the diskette in the drive
211. n domain indicates the type of host In the United States there are six domains for commercial hosts for hosts in government institutions for educational institutions for military organizations for network and service companies for other organizations Connecting to the World 1 99 The Internetand Other Fascinating Places The second type of address is the Universal Resource Locator URL used to locate specific sites on the Internet A sample URL IS http aaa bbb ccc dir I dir2 dir3 page where http aaa bbb ccc dd dir L dir2 dir3 page is the type of server the client is requesting HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Pro tocol and indicates a site on the WWW Other server types you might see ina URL include FTP File Transfer Protocol and NNTP Network News Transfer Protocol is the host aaa optional subdomain bbb and domain ccc of the server where the information is stored Country code dd is optional and usually indicates a server outside the USA For example addresses ending in ca are in Canada is the folder directory on the host com puter in which the information is located the name of the page or file WWW pages usually end in htm or html If no page is specified the browser displays a file called index html which is usually the home page ina WWW site or a list of files in an FTP site 20 Connecting to the World Logging On to an On line Service or the Internet
212. n up part of the computer Be careful when you re following these steps To replace the battery follow these steps 1 Turn the computer off 2 Turn the computer upside down Battery cover Battery release latch Releasing the battery 3 Slide the battery release latch toward the top of the computer and hold it there 4 Slide the battery cover about 1 2 inch toward the battery release latch 5 Lift the cover off completely Taking Your Computer on the Road 1 37 Disposing of Used Batteries Safely Battery latch Removing the battery 6 With one hand move the battery latch off the battery 7 With the other hand remove the discharged battery from the computer 8 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 9 Align the charged battery so the label is down and the side terminals the bumpy side face away from the battery release latch 10 With the edge of the battery on the latch press down until the battery drops into place 11 Place the battery cover over the battery and slide it back into place until it snaps closed 12 Turn the computer right side up Disposing of Used Batteries Safely Eventually after years of faithful service you ll need to retire each battery and replace it with a new one Under federal state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash The materials that came with your com
213. nd Prompt Only runs all the commands in the startup files AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS and displays the command prompt Use this option when you want to run MS DOS or Windows 95 commands This option is for advanced user s who are familiar with MS DOS and know what these commands do If Something Goes Wrong 277 What to do with a Hardware Conflict Safe Mode Command Prompt Only Selecting Safe Mode Command Prompt Only bypasses the system startup files and displays the command prompt Use this option under the following conditions Windows 95 fails to start even in Safe Mode You want to run MS DOS commands such as edit to make changes to your startup files You want to avoid loading HIMEM SYS extended memory manager or IFSHLPSYS file system manager Windows 95 Can Help You If Windows 95 has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer Windows 95 Help can help you solve the problem Follow these steps 1 Click the Start button and click Help 2 Click the Contents tab and double click Troubleshooting 3 Double click a problem you would like help with and follow the steps What to do with a Hardware Conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help to solve the problem first 1 From the Windows Help menu click the Contents tab and select Troubleshooting 2 Click If you have a hardware conf
214. needs a direct channel to the computer s mem ory to store information as it works These channels of communi cation are commonly referred to as system resources The channel to the CPU is called an Interrupt ReQuest IRQ because it interrupts what the processor is doing and requests some of the processor s time If two or more devices use the same IRQ the processor doesn t know which device is asking for atten tion This causes a problem If Something Goes Wrong 219 What to do with a Hardware Conflict Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Address DMA If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other If either of these situations occur you have a hardware conflict With Plug and Play and Windows 95 avoiding hardware conflicts is easy Plug and Play is a type of computer standard present in your computer that helps the system BIOS basic input output sys tem Windows 95 and a Plug and Play compliant devices work together to automatically assign system resources to the device In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices would compete for the same system resources You simply plug in the device and turn your computer on Windows 95 automatically sets up your system to accommo date the new device However if you install an older dev
215. ng Master Disk Creator or purchased Toshiba drivers and utilities directly from Toshiba Toshiba drivers utilities directly from Toshiba Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred K Ww Exact error messages and when they occurred You can reach the Toshiba In Touch Center at 800 999 4273 300 If Something Goes Wrong If You Need Further Assistance Toshiba s Worldwide Offices For additional help contact one of these Toshiba offices Argentina Smart S A Mexico Street 630 Buenos Aires 1097 Argentina Austria Toshiba Europe GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland sterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Austria Brazil Sistema Operacional Rua Helena 170 8 Andar V Olimpia CEP 04552 050 Sao Paulo Brasil Denmark Scribona System AS Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark France Toshiba Syst ms France S A 7 Rue Amp re 92804 Puteaux C dex France Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Ltd Information Systems Division 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde N S W 2113 Sydney Australia Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Belgium S A N V Rue Colonel Bourg Straat 123 125 B1140 Brussels Belgium Canada Toshiba of Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Finland Scribona System OY Sinimaentie 14 02631 Espoo Finland Germany
216. ng off sound effects about new features access control controling access to shared resources folder passwords Netware server password Bint Caneel The Help window on the Index page Most of the window contains a list of topics The upper part of the window where the pointer is flashing lets you type in a topic 3 Type picture Notice as you type that the topic list adjusts to locate what you typed When you type the letter p the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P etc There are a number of topics listed under picture One of them drawing looks promising 70 Getting to Know Windows 95 Lesson 13 Turning Your Computer Off 4 Double click drawing Help opens a topic window that explains briefly how to draw pictures and includes an icon to start the Paint program Windows Help oix Popron eo Oies Using Paint to create pictures You can use Paint to create edit and view pictures You can paste a Paint picture into another document you ve created or use it as your desktop background You can even use Paint to view and edit scanned photos gt To start Paint click here For information about how to use Paint click the Help menu in Paint The Drawing help window 5 Click the dick here icon Windows 95 opens the The Paint program Not every help topic window contains an icon to start a pro gram However when you do encounter one
217. ng used by the device For further information about Device Manager refer to Windows 95 on line help Fixing Device Related Problems If you don t have a hardware conflict but you think your problem could be related to one of your computer s devices the first thing to do is run a system verification test A system verification test confirms that all the devices connected to the computer are work ing This includes testing the memory hard disk diskette drive display and additional devices you may have connected to the sys tem After running the test read the rest of this section that describes problems and solutions related to specific devices Running the System Verification Test To verify the system follow these steps 1 Turn the computer off 2 Hold the spacebar as you press the power button If Resume Mode is on hold the spacebar as you press the reset button System verification displays the following message for a few seconds as the computer tests memory Copyright 19 gt xx Toshiba Corp All rights reserved MEMORY TEST xxxxKB Successful Test Results If the system verifies that all components connected to the system are working properly the computer beeps once then starts Windows 95 If Something Goes Wrong 2 8 3 Fixing Device Related Problems Unsuccessful Test Results If the system verification test fails the computer does one of the following oe Stops updating the memory counter
218. nges to key assignments The Assignment Type dialog box 2 Tochange the key assignment choose Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment To remove the key assignment choose Clear This section describes additional Fn esse options All of these are accessed through the Fn esse Options menu Setting Colors Choosing Colors opens an additional menu with the following choices Assigned Keys sets the color for the assigned keys Mark Popups sets the color for the dot indicating a key assigned to a pop up list Hints sets the background color for pop up hints Keeping Fn esse On Top Choosing checking Always on Top keeps the Fn esse keyboard on top of your currently active window Marking Pop ups Choosing checking Mark Popups marks keys assigned to pop up lists with a small dot on the Fn esse keyboard Making Life Easier 2 49 Working with the Keyboard Automatically Minimizing the Fn esse Window Choose check Minimize on Use to minimize the Fn esse win dow automatically when you use it to open or switch to a program or document Displaying Hints Pop up hints appear on the Fn esse keyboard whenever you move the AccuPoint pointer slowly over the keys Hints show you what program program group or document is associated with a particular key If a key is unassigned the hint reads NONE Choosing Hints from the Options menu turns pop up hints on and off
219. nnect a tape drive to the system and use specialized soft ware to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to disk on a daily basis If you ve installed your own programs you should back up your programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to format your hard disk and start over reloading all your programs and data files from a backup will save time 296 If Something Goes Wrong If You Need Further Assistance Read the manuals It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all the manuals provided with your computer as well as the manuals that come with the programs and devices you purchase Your local computer store or book store sells a variety of self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals If problem solving is taking a long time take a break If you ve been fighting to solve a problem for a long period of time you re probably frustrated by now Stand up and take a deep breath Often you can find a new solution to a problem just by stepping away from it for a few moments If You Need Further Assistance If you have followed the recommendati
220. nter Windows 95 opens the Add Printer Wizard This wizard will help you to install your printer quickly and easily To begin installing your printer click Next The Printer Wizard 4 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard asks you whether you re installing a local or a network printer If your printer is Plug and Play Windows 95 recognizes it automatically You can ignore the remainder of this section 5 Ifthe printer isn t connected to a network select Local printer and click Next Learning the Basics 89 How to Print Something You ve Created If the printer you re setting up is connected to a network select Network printer and click Next The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer 6 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer and click Next The Add Printer Wizard asks for the printer port 7 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click Next The Add Printer Wizard asks you to enter a friendly printer name 8 Enter a name for your printer If you re using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference 9 If you want this printer to be the default printer for Windows 95 click Yes then click Next If you don t want this printer to be the default printer click No then click Nex
221. o the computer follow ing the instructions provided with the drive 2 Click Start then point to Programs Point to Accessories then point to System Tools 4 Click Backup 98 CAUTION Learning the Basics How to Back Up Your Work Windows 95 opens the Backup window Fie Settings Tools Help Backup Restore Compare What to back up Select files to back up My Computer H O 34 Floppy A C File set Untitled Files selected 0 O Kilobytes selected The Backup window 5 Click the files and folders you want to back up 6 Click Next Step 7 Select the drive to which you are backing up your files the diskette drive or any external drive you connected 8 Click Start Backup 9 Type a name for the backup 10 Insert new diskettes as Backup instructs you to do so if you re backing up to diskette To restore information from your backup to your hard disk use the Restore page in the backup program Check Help or your Windows 95 documentation for information on restoring files When you re restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the hard disk Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Learning the Basics 99 Transferring Files to Another Computer Transferring Files to Anot
222. o your Windows 95 documentation One special icon is the Recycle Bin You use the Recycle Bin to delete files and remove objects from the desktop You ll learn more about the Recycle Bin in Lesson 11 Removing Objects from the Desktop on page 67 Lesson 2 Getting to Know Windows 95 5 3 Lesson 2 Using the AccuPoint Pointing Device Using the AccuPoint Pointing Device The AccuPoint is your basic tool for moving around and working in Windows 95 This lesson teaches you some of the things you can do with the AccuPoint Follow these steps 1 Push gently against the left side of the AccuPoint Notice how the arrow pointer moves to the right edge of the desktop Push a bit harder against the right side of the AccuPoint Notice that the pointer moves faster as you increase the pressure on the AccuPoint Practice moving around the screen Experiment by moving in different directions and at different speeds Move the pointer to the Start button and click the primary button it s the larger one Windows 95 opens the Start menu JIA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA PEMBA mo FSRA TOSE JA l OSHA TIS DA JSH JAI BA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TC A SOSH JE TOSHIBA l JERMEN g5rl3A JENEY OSHA WS Sig rWBVA TOSA WYSE OSs TOSHSA OFFI EVA JH TISHA i TOSI JA l ERIEN peeh ATOSI pe TOSTA FOSHE garl Tosa JBA A ET l IE 1 SrA TOS EA 1 nels VAT rere JA TOSrniEWVA TOS SrA TISFA P
223. oblems might occur when you turn the power on The computer won t start Make sure you attached the power cord properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power button for a few seconds The computer starts but when you press a key on the key If Something Goes Wrong Windows 95 Isn t Working 213 board or touch the AccuPoint nothing happens You are probably in Resume Mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt Del or press the reset button Clearing the condition may get you running by disabling Resume Mode but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documenta tion that came with the conflicting device and What to do with a Hardware Conflict on page 277 Windows 95 Isn t Working Once you are familiar with the desktop and comfortable with the way Windows 95 responds to your work routine you can easily detect if Windows 95 isn t working correctly A problem causes a break in routine operations Unless a device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system configuration add a device install a new pro gram or do something that changes the system s established rou tine As a result one of the following problems may occur K Ww Windows 95 fails to start after the Starting Windows 95 message displays K Kod Windows 9
224. olders contained within the Program Files folder 4 Click Accessories The Explorer shows the Accessories files on the right side of the screen 5 Double click Wordpad exe Windows 95 opens Wordpad Starting an MS DOS Program To start an MS DOS program follow these steps 1 Click Start then click Shut Down Windows 95 displays the Shut Down Windows dialog box 2 Click Restart the computer in MS DOS mode then click Yes Windows 95 shuts down the computer then restarts it in MS DOS mode and displays a system prompt 3 Refer to the program s documentation for the command that starts the program 4 At the system prompt type the command and press Enter How to Use the Keyboard If you ve never used a computer before you re probably asking yourself is this keyboard just like a typewriter And if it is what are all the extra keys for This section describes the keys on the keyboard and the differences between typing on a computer and that typewriter you may be used to using 8 2 Learning the Basics How to Use the Keyboard The Character Keys For the letter and number keys typing on a computer keyboard is very much like typing on a typewriter However there are some exceptions L Koca When you press the spacebar a computer does not simply pass over an area of the page like a typewriter does Although you may not see anything on the screen each time you press the spacebar the computer creates a space c
225. on nect the external diskette drive or swap drives in the Select Bay To swap drives see Swapping Drives in the SelectBay on page 104 2 Insert a write enabled diskette into the diskette drive WRITE ENABLED Write protect tab Write protected and write enabled diskettes The tab at the left corner of the diskette should cover the square hole see diagram on page 36 Formatting a disk erases all information currently on the disk Do not format a disk unless you re sure it s blank or contains only files you no longer need 3 Double click My Computer Windows 95 opens the My Computer window 4 Click the drive A icon with the secondary button then click Format Learning the Basics 9 5 How to Copy Something to a Diskette Windows 95 opens the Format dialog box No label FZ Display summary when finished C Copy system files The Format dialog box The options in the Format dialog box are already set to format your diskette 5 Click Start Windows 95 formats the diskette displaying the Format Results screen when it s finished 6 Click Close 7 Close the My Computer window How to Copy Something to a Diskette Diskettes provide an easy means of transferring files from one computer to another Copying a file to a diskette also gives you a backup copy in case something happens to the original on your hard disk This section describes
226. on Options dialog box displays with the CD Inspector page selected 2 Click the CD Registration tab to move to the CD Registration page 170 The Wide World of Multimedia Managing Your CD ROMs Registration Options CD Inspector CD Registration Media Players C DataCDs Audio COs Photo CDs Audio CD Current Categories Classical Contemporary ountry New Category Cancel Help The CD Registration page 3 Choose one type of CD ROM to display the current categories for that type 4 Change the list of categories as necessary to remove a category select it and click the Remove button to add a category click the Add Category button 5 Click OK to close the Registration Options dialog box with your settings in effect Customizing the Media Player Setting a default media player lets you change or upgrade the media player for all CD ROMs of a specific type rather than changing the AutoStart settings for each individual CD ROM Setting the default media player only affects an individual CD ROM if AutoStart is set to Default Media Player in the CD ROM s registration information To set the default media player for each type of CD ROM follow these steps The Wide World of Multimedia 1 7 1 Managing Your CD ROMs 1 Click the Options button on the main or rack screen iv The Registration Options dialog box displays with the CD Inspector page selected
227. on by pressing the power button it s time to learn some new tricks This section explains how to set the computer to turn on automatically at a time you choose the Alarm Power On option This option is helpful if you are expecting to receive files by modem and want to do the transfer at night when the rates are cheaper You can set the computer to turn on and receive the files while you are asleep K Ww turn the computer on and off by opening and closing the dis play panel the Panel Power On Off option This option not only makes it easier to turn the computer s power on but makes it impossible to close the display panel while the com puter is on This option is only available if you turn Resume Mode on K kod set the computer to turn off automatically after a set amount of time in which no computing activity has occurred the System Auto Off option This option is only available if you turn Resume Mode on You can set the Alarm Power On Panel Power On Off and System Auto Off options using either MaxTime or TSETUP This section shows you how to change the options using MaxTime For infor mation on using TSETUP refer to TSETUP on page 341 206 Making Life Easier Different Ways to Turn the Computer On and Off Follow these steps to set the Alarm Power On and Panel Power On Off options 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Utilities then click MaxTime MaxTime displays the ba
228. on with you when you travel The electronic User s Guide is a copy of this printed book This chapter explains how to use the electronic version of the guide Opening the Book To open the book follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Utilities then click User s Guide Windows 95 opens the guide Let s Start at the Very Beginning 4 1 Using The Electronic Guide The Parts of the Window The electronic book opens at the title page Top of chapter icon Top of topic icon Menu hot spots Satellite 200 Series Next arrow Blectronk User s Guide Previous arrow Peeteced iry foes Senne bibinbmal mi The title page The menu hot spots above the book provide these options o Contents displays the table of contents for the entire book K Ww Index displays the index you normally find at the back of the book K kod Find lets you input a term and search for it in the book K Kod Go Back retraces your steps through the book 1 Ww History shows a list of all the places you have been 1 Ww Help explains how to use the book s features fo Bookmark marks a topic so you can return to it in the future o Copy copies selected text to the clipboard K Kod Print prints the current topic K Ww Preferences lets you customize the books features o Exit closes the book 42 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Using The El
229. ons there are a number of books available on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome Placement of the Computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries L K Ww Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance Your arms and hands should be in a relaxed posi tion with your forearms parallel to the floor The top of the dis play should be no higher than eye level Maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and see the display panel without slouching Adjust the display panel to avoid glare If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the computer Finding Your Way around the System Select a Place To Work Seating and Posture Proper seating is one of the primary factors in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Whichever type you choose refer to the fol lowing guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Below eye level y Nae Approximately 90 degree angles Foot ret ean Rae Too og Correct posture and positioning of the computer Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able
230. ons in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assis tance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before You Call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you re using it s important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your Windows 95 documentation Ifthe problem occurs while you are running a program con sult the program s documentation for troubleshooting sugges tions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance If Something Goes Wrong Tf You Need Further Assistance 297 Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your computer and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 1 800 457 7777 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you Start with the Automated Fax Service Chances are you are not the only person to experience this problem Toshiba has prepared use ful information that can be faxed to you automatically For instruc tions see Toshiba s Automated Fax Service on page 297 Next try one of Toshiba s on line services The Toshiba Forum is on CompuServe and you can reach the
231. oose Hardware Options Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration Options dialog box 222 Using Your Computer on Your Desk Using a PS 2 Mouse Hardware Configuration Options Boot Priority Keyboard __ Sound System Password Serial Parallel Printer Display CPU Cache Ser t The Hardware Configuration Options dialog box 4 Click the Pointing Devices tab Hardware Setup displays a page of pointing device options Hardware Configuration Options Boot Priority Keyboard Sound System_ Password Serial Parallel Printer__ Pointing Devices Display CPU Cache Pointing Devices Pointing Devices Options Legend elect the operational mode of the Auto selected ccuPoint and PS 2 mouse Auto selected nables the AccuPoint only if a PS 2 mouse Simultaneous is not connected at power on time imultaneous enables both The Pointing Devices page 5 Choose the desired option Auto Selected checks for a PS 2 mouse If one is connected Hardware Setup makes the mouse active and disables If no PS 2 mouse is connected the AccuPoint is active Simultaneous lets you use both the AccuPoint and the PS 2 mouse 6 Click OK Hardware Setup displays a dialog box asking if you want to reboot restart the computer Using Your Computer on Your Desk 2 2 3 Using the Optional NoteDock 7 Click Yes or No Yes restarts the computer immediately with your changes in eff
232. options by using the screen display program Any changes you make using this program affect Windows 95 only and will not change how your screen looks in DOS To open the program follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Settings 208 Making Life Easier Changing the Display Mode 2 Click Control Panel Windows 95 displays the Control Panel 3 Double click the Display icon Windows 95 opens the Display Properties sheet 4 Click the Settings tab to move to the Settings page 5 Change the number of colors the display can show by changing the Color palette setting Setting the palette to High Color 16 bit provides 64k colors True Color 24 bit provides 16 million colors Some color modes and resolutions are available only on an external mon itor See Video Modes on page 391 for the modes available on the internal display 6 Change the screen resolution by clicking and dragging the Desktop area slider 7 To change your monitor type click Change Display Type set the new monitor type and click Change 8 When you ve made all your changes click OK To close the Display Properties sheet without enabling your changes click Cancel The internal display uses virtual display modes to simulate resolu tions beyond its capacity In a virtual display mode the display shows all of the screen image it can To see the rest of the screen image scroll down and to the right Making Life Easier 2 59 Changing the Displ
233. options menu MaxTime displays the Alarms dialog box Low Battery Alarm Critical Battery Alarm Low Battery Alarm Percent Remaining Threshold no Defaults The Alarms dialog box 2 Switch to the desired page by clicking the tab for the alarm you want to set 3 To change the Percent Remaining Threshold click the or buttons Taking Your Computer on the Road 1 33 Running the Computer on Battery Power 4 Select a Trigger Alarm setting To set the alarm to sound when the battery charge reaches the Percent Remaining Threshold choose Based on Percent Remaining Threshold 5 Choose OK to save your settings and return to the Max Time battery gauge window Starting Again Where You Left Off To turn your computer off and on again without all the time it nor mally takes to start your computer up again Windows 95 s Sus pend command and Toshiba s Resume Mode are for you These modes provide a sort of electronic bookmark storing the current state of the computer including all your open files and programs in memory until you turn the computer on again Suspending the computer uses power supplied by the backup bat tery to store this information If the backup battery ever discharges completely your information is lost What this means to you is that although suspending will store your open files you should still save all your work before you turn the computer off There are four ways to suspend the compu
234. ou can change the volume in two ways by using the Volume Control program by turning the volume control dial on the front of the computer The Wide World of Multimedia 1 5 5 Recording Sounds as Wave Files The Volume Control program sets the volume and balance for both CDs and multimedia files that contain sound To access this program follow these steps 1 Click Start and point to Programs 2 Point to Accessories then point to Multimedia 3 Click Volume Control Windows 95 displays the Volume Control mixer window E Volume Control Sim Options Help Volume Control Wave CD Audio Synthesizer Balance Balance Balance Balance ote doo lo tale tes Volume Volume Volume Volume ae C Mute all Select Select Select ESS AudioDrive Mixer 220 The Volume Control mixer window 4 Move the sliders to adjust the volume for the various types of sound files To avoid confusion set all the mixer sliders in the Volume Control program to their medium settings and adjust the volume with the volume control dial Recording Sounds as Wave Files You may record sounds using the built in microphone an external microphone the built in CD ROM drive or using the line in jack from an outside source such as your stereo system This section describes how to record sounds 1 5 The Wide World of Multimedia Recording Sounds as Wave Files Using the Built In Microphone The ea
235. ould rather not see the Bookmark Icons click here to turn them off If bookmark icons are off click Bookmark to view a list of the bookmarks Checkpoints are dialog boxes that appear when you are about to do something you may not wish to do You can control the size of the text in the book window by clicking the Text Size option The Match Color for Find option changes the color the book uses to highlight the text you are searching for Reinstalling the Electronic User s Guide If for any reason you need to restore this book to the hard drive you must use the master program diskette that contains the book files For more information about master program diskettes see Create Master Diskettes or Purchase the CD ROM on page 35 48 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Using The Electronic Guide Follow these steps to reinstall online documentation 1 If the CD ROM drive is in the SelectBay replace it with the internal diskette driver or connect the external diskette drive To exchange drives in the SelectBay see Swapping Drives in the SelectBay on page 103 Insert the master program disk that contains the book Click Start then click Run Windows 95 displays the Run dialog box In the Run dialog box type the command line a install and click OK Always install the book into the C DOCS folder When the installation is complete eject the diskette from the drive Let s Start at the Very Beginning 49
236. our needs However if you need more portable power Toshiba provides two options You can buy extra battery packs You can buy a battery charger that charges more than one bat tery at a time Additional Battery Packs Extend Battery Time Having one or more extra batteries gives you the opportunity to replace a discharged battery with a charged spare This can greatly increase the amount of time you can work without having to find a power outlet Charging More than One Battery at a Time The optional battery charger provides an alternative to charging the battery in your computer This is especially useful if you have one or more extra batteries You can charge up to two spares at a time in the battery charger while continuing to work on the com puter While the battery charger requires a power source it pro vides an easy way for you to take more than one charged battery with you when you travel Taking Your Computer on the Road 1 4 5 How about a Carrying Case Don t leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery CAUTION Charging the Computer s Battery in Your Car The optional automobile power adapter lets you plug the computer into the cigarette lighter of your car This is a great way to charge the computer s battery while driving to your next appointment How about a Carrying Case When you re on the road you ll probably want
237. ow RAM Shadow RAM copies shadows the computer s BIOS functions from ROM into faster RAM to improve system speed Total Displays the total amount of memory installed 3 30 Hardware Setup The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box The HDD section This section shows that the hard disk is set to Enhanced IDE mode This is for your information only and cannot be changed The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box To open this dialog box choose Hardware Options in the Hard ware Configuration dialog box The Hardware Configuration Options dialog box This dialog box controls the hardware configuration options It provides nine pages of options arranged like a stack of file folders Each page of options has its own file folder tab To view or change these options click the corresponding tab Restart Indicators When you change an option that does not require the system to restart Hardware Setup displays a small gray triangle to the left of the tab caption When you change an option that requires the system to restart Hardware Setup displays a small lightning bolt icon to the right of the tab caption and in the computer screen at the lower right corner of the dialog box Hardware Setup 3 3 1 The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box The Legend Field Each page of hardware configuration options has a Legend field This field displays information to help you choose option sett
238. p your files That way if you somehow press the Delete key accidentally you ll be able to recover your files quickly and easily Murphy s Law If anything can go wrong it will at the worst possible moment DEFINITION Learning the Basics 97 How to Back Up Your Work Your computer comes with Microsoft s Windows 95 backup pro gram pre installed on the hard disk Other backup programs are available at many computer stores This section explains how to use the backup program to back up all the files on your hard disk Making backup copies of your com puter s hard disk is not a one time event You should develop a regular habit of making backup copies of your hard disk Com plete information on the backup program including instructions for backing up only a portion of the files on your hard disk is in Help and your Windows 95 documentation Backing up all the files on your hard disk takes a considerable amount of time and lots of diskettes However in the unlikely event that you lose some or all of the information on your hard disk you ll be glad you spent the time To back up all the files on your hard disk to diskette follow these steps 1 Attach the backup drive If you re backing up your hard disk to diskettes connect the external diskette drive or install the diskette drive mod ule in the SelectBay K Ww If you re backing up your hard disk to a tape drive or other external device connect the drive t
239. peg and push down until it is firmly seated on the peg The AccuPoint peg is square Be sure to align the square hole E in the cap with the square peg NOTE Cleaning the Computer To keep your computer clean perform the following tasks regularly Clean the exterior case of the computer with a lightly damp ened cloth To clean the screen dilute a glass cleaner by adding an equal amount of water Spray a small amount of the diluted cleaner on a cloth and gently wipe the screen 1 CAUTION Learning the Basics 1 09 Caring for Your Computer Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grill and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate clean ing products Moving the Computer Your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration Before carrying or transporting your computer fol low these steps 1 a nan A WwW N Make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing Turn the computer off Disconnect the power cord Disconnect the external diskette drive Disconnect all external optional devices Close the display panel Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located For long trips transport the computer in a carrying ca
240. pels reduce the total number of avail able pels resulting in lower resolution Smaller pels increase the number of pels that can fit on the screen resulting in higher resolu tion and a clearer image Displaying Colors The pel size also determines how many colors the display can pro duce By combining pixels of different colors within a pel the dis play can produce many more colors than are available within a single pixel Therefore larger individual pels increase the number of colors available to the display Video Modes Video modes are sets of industry standard rules about resolution and the maximum number of distinct colors that can be displayed simultaneously on the screen Programs that adhere to the rules of a video mode will run on any system that supports that mode Most display adapters provide several video modes The computer s SVGA compatible display adapter supports all VGA modes and some SVGA modes What s Really Going On 26 5 How Does the Screen Display Information The video mode required by a program depends on K Ww whether the program displays graphics or text ae the resolution required for the text or graphics K Ww the number of colors used K Ww the font size in pixels of the text Based on these requirements computers recognize two categories of video modes graphics modes and text modes In a graphics mode programs can turn on and off individual pels to display a var
241. percentage of battery charge remain ing Disable automatic battery charge inquiry Enabled check or Disabled no check Enables and disables the system s automatic battery charge inquiry For more information on setting an unknown battery charge see What to Do When Your Computer Doesn t Know the Battery Charge on page 129 320 MaxTime The Machine Settings Dialog Box The Machine Settings Dialog Box To open the Machine Settings dialog box choose Machine Set tings from the MaxTime Options menu Machine Settings Lxi Battery Options Sound Control System Configuration Battery Options Show Settings For Battery Power Operation External Power Operation Battery Save Mode Full Power Processing Speed High a CPU Sleep Mode Disabled Display Auto Off 30 Min HDD Auto Off 30 Min System Auto Off Disabled ia LCD Brightness Bright Cooling Method The Machine Settings dialog box This dialog box controls the battery sound control and system configuration options It provides three pages of options arranged like a stack of file folders Each page of options has its own file folder tab If a supervisor level password is registered you must enter it before you can use the Machine Settings dialog box See Working with Supervisor Level Passwords on page 237 for more information about supervisor level passwords To view or change t
242. play write down the differences and contact your dealer If your screen matches the display press Enter to go to the next test 320 X 200 Graphic Display The next test is the 320 x 200 GRAPHIC DISPLAY 13 test The test screen displays 16 colored horizontal bars with the name of the color Go to the next test by pressing Enter Character Sets The next two tests are character set tests The first checks that the screen can display characters in a 40 column by 25 row format the characters are wider than normal The Diagnostic Test Test Sequence The display screen should look like the following CHARACTER SET IN 4 25 SPO be DOR Se ATMS ee BTL et at HSE Clee f 0123456789 lt gt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNMOG POURSTUVWXYZ __ abcdefghijklmnoparstuyvy xyz Ya Gu aaadc6eei 11 A ae 00000 7OUseY Pt fF a j lHddlaaallla 4 H H FIH thA tbrr Hel os Bo Ec uriase s 2af j n PRESS CENTER KEY First character set test screen 363 If the screen matches this illustration go to the next character set test by pressing Enter If your screen doesn t match the diagnostic test display write down the differences and contact your dealer The second test checks that the screen can display characters in an 80 column by 25 row format The display should look like the following 80 25 CHARACTER DISPLAY 0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901 25e T8012 34 678901231456789 1 gt ABCDEFGHIJKL
243. plays an Access Denied message indicating that you cannot change the password The password remains registered Click OK to restart the computer with the password disabled Working with Supervisor Level Passwords When a supervisor level password is set you must enter the super visor password to make changes in MaxTime Hardware Setup or TSETUP This section describes how to create and use a supervi sor level password Creating a Supervisor Level Password To create a supervisor level password follow these steps 1 If you re currently in Windows 95 click Start then click Shut Down Click the button next to Restart the computer in MS DOS mode and click Yes Windows 95 shuts down the computer then restarts it in MS DOS mode and displays a system prompt Type c dos svpw and press Enter The Supervisor Password program asks if you want to register create a password Press Y The Supervisor Password program asks you to enter a password Type in a password and press Enter A password can be any combination of up to 10 letters and numbers To protect from spying eyes the Supervisor Pass 238 Keeping Your Files Safe Applying Physical Restraints 6 7 word program displays an asterisk for each character you type The Supervisor Password program indicates that your pass word is registered Type in the password again to verify it and press Enter Type exit to return to Windows 95 Deletin
244. portion of the disk Back up any important files before you test the hard disk CAUTION If the test completes successfully and you selected the printer test the diagnostic test begins the printer test If you did not select the printer test the hard disk test concludes by displaying the TDIAGS screen To exit TDIAGS go to Exiting the Diagnos tic Menus on page 367 Printer If the hard disk drive tests successfully and you selected to test the printer the printer test displays this message PRINTER TEST IN PROGRESS 60xxxx where xxxx is a counter that shows the test is still in progress If you specified an IBM compatible printer the test sends the fol lowing output to the printer PRINTER TEST 1 THIS LINE SHOWS NORMAL PRINT 2 THIS LINE SHOWS DOUBLE WIDTH PRINT 3 THIS LINE SHOWS COMPRESSED PRINT 4 THIS LINE SHOWS EMPHASIZED PRINT 5 THIS LINE SHOWS DOUBLE STRIKE PRINT 6 ALL CHARACTERS PRINT IBM compatible printer output The Diagnostic Test 307 Exiting the Diagnostic Menus If you specified a non IBM compatible printer the test sends the following output to the printer 1 5 0123456789 lt gt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmno 1 0123456789 lt gt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnop 3 0123456789 lt gt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopq 5 0123456789 lt gt AB
245. ptional devices conflict with the preset system assignments If you can t locate the source of the conflict remove all optional devices and add them one at a time checking after each to see if the conflict reappears Getting Help Your computer comes with an electronic book that documents Windows for Workgroups It is called Windows QuickStart 3 11 Edition To open this book follow these steps 1 Open the Toshiba Utilities program group 2 Double click the Windows QuickStart 3 11 Edition icon Windows opens the book to the table of contents 406 Getting Help Reading a Selected Topic To read a section of the Windows QuickStart 3 11 Edition KR KP K Ww K Ww K Ww K2 Ww Select a part of the book click its index tab or click Contents and select the section from the list displayed To move to the beginning of the table of contents click Contents To move up or down in a section click and drag the scroll box or click the up and down arrows at the right side of the screen To move forward or backward one section at a time click the left and right arrow icons at the bottom of the screen To use the alphabetical index choose Index and click on a topic name To get help choose Help Contents from the Help menu or press F1 Using Bookmarks Just as you would with a printed book you can mark your place with a bookmark Creating a New Bookmark To create or define a bookmark follow t
246. puter may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries If not check with your local government for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries 1 38 Taking Your Computer on the Road Conserving Power If you cannot find the information you need contact Toshiba for assistance See Contacting Toshiba on page 297 for information on contacting Toshiba offices around the world Conserving Power It s a fact if you re running your computer on battery power your battery will eventually discharge However by using Toshiba s power saving options you can greatly increase the amount of time before you need to recharge the battery These options have been combined into preset battery save modes Using one of these modes lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a battery save mode and discuss each power saving option The Easy Way Choosing a Battery Save Mode There are two battery save modes gt Full power provides maximum system performance while using the most power Low power decreases battery use by reducing overall system performance The following table shows the battery save option settings for both battery save modes Battery Save Options Full Power Low Power Processing Speed High Low CPU Sleep Mode Disabled Enabled Display Auto
247. r page System Properties General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection J Computer H Disk dives 21 Display adapters Floppy disk controllers 4 Hard disk controllers 1 Keyboard m Monitor 1 Mouse i PCMCIA socket g Ports COM amp LPT sll System devices St Standard Floppy Disk Controller Sound video and game controllers Properties Refresh Remove Print The Device Manager This page lists all of the components of the system that you can change through Device Manager Double click on the type of device you want to modify For example if you want to modify the serial port settings double click on Ports Device Manager extends the branch showing all devices of the type you chose Double click on the device you want to modify Click the Resources tab to move to the Resources page Making Life Easier 2 5 5 Different Ways to Turn the Computer On and Off 6 Make the desired changes If you re unused to working with the computer s configuration its a good idea to leave the Use Automatic Settings box checked These settings were set to work together within the system and with most available optional devices 7 Click OK when you ve finished your changes Different Ways to Turn the Computer On and Off Now that you ve mastered turning your computer
248. r on top of other windows on the desktop and highlights the menu bar to show it is the active window 2 Click the minimize button at the top right of the Explorer window Getting to Know Windows 95 6 1 Lesson 6 Resizing and Reshaping Windows Explorer disappears from the desktop However it s still open as you can see from the taskbar Minimizing program windows is a good way to clean up the desktop without actually closing programs Click the maximize button at the top right of the Paint window The Paint window expands to the full size of the screen except for the taskbar Notice that the maximize button has changed It s now called the restore button Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you re only using that program and don t want any distractions on the screen Click the restore button Paint returns its previous size and location Notice that the restore button has changed back into the maximize button For the next few steps assume that you want to be able to see both the Paint and Windows Explorer at the same time Move the pointer to the right side of the Paint window The pointer changes to a two headed arrow Click and drag the edge of the window until it takes up just less than half the width of the desktop Click the title bar of the Paint window and while holding the primary button drag the window to the left side of the desktop You can move any window by clicking its title
249. re information about master program diskettes see Create Master Diskettes or Purchase the CD ROM on page 35 Follow these steps to reinstall the Windows QuickStart 3 11 Edition 1 If your diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay con nect the external diskette drive or replace the CD ROM drive with the diskette drive in the SelectBay To exchange the drives see Swapping Drives in the Select Bay on page 104 Getting Help 409 2 Choose Run from the File menu and type the command line a install Windows for Work Groups displays the Run dialog box 3 Inthe Run dialog box and choose OK and follow the instructions on the screen to define the location of the files If the directory you choose does not exist the installation program creates it for you
250. rements Microsoft Windows 95 8 MB of RAM VGA video adapter mouse or other pointing device 55 MB of free hard disk space Recommended SVGA video adapter and monitor sound card and speakers CD ROM drive The following sections explain each of the characteristics above Windows Compatibility The Satellite 200 Series computer comes with Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 95 can run programs written for Windows version 3 0 or later Windows for Workgroups all versions and MS DOS When possible use programs written specifically for Windows 95 MPC Compatibility The Multimedia Personal Computer MPC 2 specification was designed to ensure compatibility between multimedia programs and hardware Your computer is MPC compliant allowing you to use all multimedia programs that are themselves MPC compliant 114 Before You Go to a Computer Store Buying Programs Processor The Satellite 200 Series computer has a 100 MHz Intel Pentium microprocessor It will run programs requiring a 286 386 486 or Pentium processor Memory The Satellite 200 Series computer comes with 8 MB of EDO DRAM Unless you ve added additional memory use this number when evaluating program requirements Some programs may list two memory numbers an amount which is essential for running the program and a recommended amount for better performance To check your system s RAM follow these steps 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button
251. rges the RTC battery How Does a Disk Store Information Like a tape recorder a disk drive reads and writes magnetically encoded information on magnetic media The drive positions a read write head above the surface of the disk when it records and retrieves information Before a drive can read from or write to a disk the disk must have a specific structure Formatting a disk creates this structure Tracks Sectors within one track Item of information Tracks and sectors of a disk Formatting divides each side of the disk into concentric circles called tracks Each track is divided into sectors Each item of infor mation stored on a disk has a specific address composed of its side track and sector number This address makes it possible for the computer to locate the information on the disk What s Really Going On 26 3 How Big Is a Megabyte Anyway How Big Is a Megabyte Anyway When you read about the size of your hard disk you may be con fused by the discrepancy between megabytes and millions of bytes Wait a minute you say doesn t a megabyte equal one million bytes Well not exactly Computers use base two arithmetic also called binary arithmetic Because of this all numbers in computing are based on powers of two One megabyte is actually equal to 1 048 576 bytes 27 the closest binary number to 1 000 000 In the early days of personal computers the difference was very minor because hard
252. ring installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards Refer to What to do with a Hardware Conflict on page 277 Ifthe device is a modem see Modems on page 294 Card Information Structure When you insert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows 95 PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card See Setting Up PC Card Support in Windows 95 on page 178 for information about the PC Card Wizard Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing another PC Card If Windows 95 doesn t have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card didn t come with a Windows 95 driver it may not work under Windows 95 Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about operating the card under Windows 95 PC Card Checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Refer to Inserting PC Cards on page 176 for how to insert PC Cards Make sure a
253. rive in SelectBay CD activity light The right side The battery release latch prevents the battery from falling out accidentally This release is locked when it is moved down For more information see Replacing Batteries on page 136 The SelectBay holds either a CD ROM drive or diskette drive An external drive chassis holds the diskette drive when it s not cur rently installed For more information about the SelectBay see Swapping Drives in the SelectBay on page 104 The CD activity light glows when the system is accessing a disc in the CD ROM drive The CD ROM eject button opens the 5 25 inch CD ROM drive in the SelectBay when the computer s power is on 1 0 Finding Your Way around the System Find Out Where Everything s Located The eject hole provides a way for you open the CD ROM drive when the computer s power is off If you left a compact disc inside and have already turned the power off insert a large straightened paper clip in this slot to release the catch and open the drive The contrast control dial adjusts the contrast of the display The Underside ON Battery cover fs ee oe Memory slot cover A h Bay release gt Bay release lock U U NoteDock guides The underside g The memory slot cover protects a slot for adding extra memory to your computer For more informat
254. rmation see Cooling Method on page 142 The Sound Control Page X Panel Close Alarm X Audible Low Battery Alarm System Beep Enable System Beep The Sound Control page This page sets the sound control options The available options are Option Alarm Volume Settings 0 33 66 and 100 Usage Sets the volume at which the speaker plays sounds Option Panel Close Alarm Settings Enabled check or Disabled no check Usage Enables and disables the alarm that sounds when you close the display panel while the computer is on For more information see How and When to Turn the Computer Off on page 107 Option Audible Low Battery Alarm Settings Enabled check or Disabled no check Usage Enables and disables the system s built in audible battery alarm 32 4 MaxTime The Machine Settings Dialog Box Option Enable System Beep Settings Enabled check or Disabled no check Usage Enables and disables the system beeps The System Configuration Page Battery Options Sound Control System Configuration Alarm Power On Time 20 00 o0 Oo s Minutes Disable Alarm Power On Resume Mode Panel Power On Off The System Configuration page This page controls the system configuration options The available options are Option Alarm Power On Settings hour minute Usage Sets the system to turn on at the time
255. rning before your battery becomes fully dis charged Two of the alarms the Low Battery Alarm and the Criti cal Battery Alarm function only when you re running Windows 95 and MaxTime is open although MaxTime may be 130 Taking Your Computer on the Road Running the Computer on Battery Power minimized The third the Emergency Battery Alert operates at all times This section describes the three battery alarms what they mean and how to set each one to fit your personal computing style The Low Battery Alarm If MaxTime is open it warns you when you re beginning to get low on battery power MaxTime beeps once and displays the Low Battery Alarm warning This means you have less than 20 bat tery capacity remaining If you ve changed the alarm threshold described in Setting the Alarms on page 132 this alarm means you ve reached the threshold level you set Low BatteryAlarm j Your computer s battery power is low fa You have approximately 30 minutes Iet on this batery The Low Battery Alarm warning This warning is just a reminder that the battery charge is a finite resource that can eventually run out Unless you ve told the system to display this message at a really low power level you don t need to do anything at this point To close the Alarm dialog box choose OK To change the level of charge that sets off this warning see Setting the Alarms on page 132 The Crit
256. ront panel provides a palm rest 1 2 Finding Your Way around the System Find Out Where Everything s Located The AccuPoint buttons work with the AccuPoint The larger pri mary button acts as the left button on a mouse The smaller sec ondary button acts as the right mouse button For more information see Using the AccuPoint Pointing Device on page 28 The lights on the indicator panel provide information about vari ous system functions The next section discusses the indicator panel lights The Indicator Panel Power speed light Cursor control mode light Disk light Power light Caps lock light Numeric mode light Battery light The indicator panel The power speed light glows when the computer is on and shows L the speed at which the computer is processing information Green indicates high speed and orange indicates low speed Al The caps lock light glows when you press the Caps Lock key When this light is on pressing a letter key on the keyboard pro duces an upper case capital letter For more information see The Character Keys on page 82 A The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor control r overlay is on When the overlay is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor as shown by the white legend printed on the left front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see The Cursor Control Overlay on page 250 Finding Yo
257. s of manufacturers and printers until you find yours If your printer is not listed it probably came with its own dis kette Insert this diskette into the diskette drive and click Have Disk When Windows 95 displays the Install From Disk dialog box click OK Select your printer and click Next Set the port to LPT1 for a parallel printer or COM1 for a serial printer and click Next Type in a new name for your printer or accept the default and click Next If your printer is connected and turned on click Finish to print a test page To finish the setup procedure without printing a test page click No then Finish Select Date Time Properties As Setup continues Windows 95 displays the Date Time Proper ties dialog box This dialog box has two tabs Click on a tab to bring it to the front 1 On the Time Zone tab select your time zone by clicking the up and down arrow keys On the Date and Time tab set the correct date and time if necessary When you re done click Close 34 CAUTION Let s Start at the Very Beginning When You Turn the Computer on the First Time Create Windows 95 Diskettes The Microsoft Create System Disks program creates program dis kettes for the Windows 95 operating system To run this program click Next when prompted during the initial startup procedure If you don t want to take the time to make these diskettes now click Cancel When you re ready to make the diskettes ref
258. s settings are 1 2 and 3 default Sound System Address IRQ DMA or Disabled lets you choose a unique I O address an Interrupt Request IRQ number and a Direct Memory Address DMA channel for the sound system or to disable it Y 348 Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart TSETUP IYO PORTS The following sound system options are in a drop down list box that appears when you highlight Address IRQ DMA for the Sound System option 1 0 Address 220H default 230H 240H or 250H Lets you assign a unique Input Output I O address to the sound system Y Interrupt Level TRQS IRQ7 IRQ9 or IRQ10 default Allows you to assign a unique interrupt level to the sound system Y DMA Channel Channel 0 Channel 1 default or Channel 3 Lets you assign a unique Direct Memory Address DMA channel to the sound system Y omens B49 OTHERS Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart This group allows you to set many other configuration options Whether or not you need to use these options depends primarily on the software and devices you use Power up Mode Resume or Boot default Alternates between Resume Mode and Boot Mode N CPU Cache Enabled default or Disabled Improves system performance Disable this option only if your software or op
259. s to it The next time you look at the rack screen your new CD ROM will appear in the list unless you ve set the rack screen to display only CDs of a different type Looking at a List of CD ROMs To examine a list of your registered CD ROMs click the CD Rack button on the main screen The rack screen opens You may look at all the registered CD ROMs or only those that meet certain cri teria To set these criteria see Locating a CD ROM on page 165 8 magiCDisc File View CD Rack Tools Help aes lr All CDs z MS Office SS Windows 95 Retail Disc The rack screen The lower portion of this screen shows a list of registered CD ROMs that meet the criteria you ve entered The toolbar buttons are the same as those on the main screen However the Register Browse and Install buttons have no effect The Wide World of Multimedia 1 6 5 Managing Your CD ROMs unless you select a CD ROM from the list See the next section for details Selecting a CD ROM from the List To select a CD ROM from the list click it Once an item is selected you can K Ww modify the registration information for the CD ROM by choosing the Register button You can change this information at any time See Adding a CD ROM to the List on page 162 K kod browse through multimedia and data files on the CD ROM and play one or more of them by choosing the Browse button You cannot browse an audio CD ROM
260. se You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or through the Toshiba Accessory Catalog Before You Go to a Computer Store If you re new to computers buying computer equipment and pro grams software can be a confusing experience This chapter provides advice and explains what you need to know to purchase programs and devices that will work with your Satel lite 200 Series computer Buying Programs The entertainment business and personal programs you can buy is enormous Your computer comes with a 3 5 inch diskette drive and a CD ROM drive allowing you to buy programs either on diskettes or on CD ROM compact disc Buying programs on CD ROM rather than diskettes saves you the time it would take to insert and remove all those installation dis kettes and eliminates the possibility of encountering a damaged diskette in the middle of a multi diskette software installation 111 1 1 Before You Go to a Computer Store Buying Programs What Types of Programs Can Buy The following sections describe some types of programs that may fit your needs If You re a Writer Almost everyone needs a word processor This includes profes sional writers as well as others who use computers for daily correspondence To go beyond working with text and create a book an advertise ment or a newsletter you ll need a desktop publishing program If you are a public speaker a presentation package can help you des
261. sed Pressing the display latch opens the computer s display panel For more information see Open the Display on page 26 a The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speaker The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connect ing headphones or other devices to this jack disables the internal speaker automatically The speaker lets you hear system alarms and sounds associated with your software For more information see Using External Speakers or Headphones on page 160 Finding Your Way around the System 7 Find Out Where Everything s Located The Left Side E 1 ca DE Haia Line in jack Microphone jack Security lock slot Power button Serial port Diskette drive port Port cover Reset button PC card slot The left side The port cover protects the serial port and diskette drive port The serial port lets you connect a serial mouse printer or other serial device For more information see Using an External Modem on page 187 The diskette drive port lets you connect the external 3 5 inch dis kette drive if you have a CD ROM drive module installed in the computer s SelectBay Pressing the reset button restarts the computer Use this button if all other attempts at restarting the computer have failed Attaching a special cable to the se
262. siest way to record is through the computer s built in micro phone To do this follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Programs Point to Accessories then point to Multimedia Click Sound Recorder Windows 95 opens the Sound Recorder window Click the record button It s the red circle at the bottom right of the window Microphone Locating the built in microphone Speak normally into the microphone When you ve finished recording click the stop button The Sound Recorder window displays a waveform display of the new sound file To hear what you just recorded click the play button To save the file choose Save from the File menu The Wide World of Multimedia 1 57 Recording Sounds as Wave Files Using an External Microphone The computer has a built in microphone for recording sounds To record higher quality sounds you may wish to use an external monaural microphone To attach an external monaural micro phone follow these steps Microphone jack w s The microphone jack 1 Locate the microphone jack on the left side of the computer 2 Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack 3 Turn the microphone on The built in microphone is automatically disabled Once the external microphone is connected the recording process is the same as for the built in microphone See Using the Built In Microphone on pa
263. sistance Push the diskette gently into place When the diskette is securely in the drive the disk eject button pops out Push the disk eject button to remove a diskette from the drive Connecting a Parallel Printer WARNING If you ve already purchased a printer now is a great time to con nect it to the computer If you don t have or don t wish to connect a printer yet don t worry You can always connect one later The most common type of printer is a parallel printer To connect a parallel printer you ll need a standard parallel printer cable You may have received a cable when you purchased your printer Oth erwise printer cables are available from your dealer and at most computer and electronics stores If your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable To connect the printer to the computer follow these steps 1 Make sure the computer is off Don t connect the printer cable if the computer s power is on Doing so may cause damage to the printer the computer or both 2 Identify the two ends of the printer cable One end with the male DB 25 connector connects to the computer The other end connects to the printer CAUTION Let s Start at the Very Beginning 2 5 Connecting a Parallel Printer zy To the computer To the printer Identifying the ends of the printer cable 3 With the printer off connect the printer cable to your printer If you re
264. so extends your Toshiba warranty world wide at no charge to you See the registration card and war ranty information for details about the warranty options available from Toshiba Turn the Computer On Finally the preparation is over It s time to turn the computer on and get to work To turn the computer on follow these steps 1 Make sure there s no diskette in the diskette drive 2 Ifyou have a printer connected to your computer turn the printer on and wait until the printer is ready on line Turning the power on 4 Press and hold the power button on the left side of the com puter until the power speed light turns on When you turn the computer for the first time do not turn the power off again until the operating system has loaded CAUTION completely 2 8 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Using the AccuPoint Pointing Device Using the AccuPoint Pointing Device The computer s AccuPoint pointing device enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen If you re familiar with desktop computers you may have used a mouse or trackball for this purpose The AccuPoint provides all the functionality of a mouse or trackball without your hands ever leaving the keyboard If you would rather use a mouse or trackball you can connect one to the computer s serial port or PS 2 port You may also use the mouse port on the optional NoteDock Cc Primary button Secondary button The AccuPoint pointing
265. sound Digital audio systems sample the waveform at fixed time intervals for example at 30 times per second and reduce the sound to a sequence of numbers When you play back a digital waveform or wave file the software transforms the numeric data back into its original acoustic wave form If you use the microphone to record sounds the computer stores them as wave files Wave files have the extension WAV MIDI Files Musical Instrument Digital Interface MIDD is a standard lan guage used by composers to create music to be played by a syn thesizer MIDI songs consist of commands not actual digital sounds For this reason the size of a MIDI file is much smaller than a WAV file You can connect an external MIDI device such as a keyboard with a built in synthesizer or you can play MIDI files using the com puter s internal synthesizer To learn more about the system s MIDI capabilities look up MIDI in the Windows 95 Help index MIDI files have the extension MID Video and Animation Files Full motion video includes both traditional film and animation A video plays back on your VCR at 30 frames per second To play back the same video on your computer would require 9 megabytes of data per second at 640 by 480 resolution Since playing back video requires so much data multimedia appli cations that use film or animation normally play back at 15 frames per second with a resolution of 320 by 200 pixels This is why t
266. ssword Password Retrieval on page 232 describes how to create a user level password and pass word service diskette in TSETUP Creating a User Level Password When you register a password in Hardware Setup you cannot create a password service diskette If you forget your pass word you must contact Toshiba US teleohone number 800 999 4273 before you can start your computer again To reg ister a password and create a password service diskette fol low the steps in Password Retrieval on page 232 to use TSETUP To create register a password in Hardware Setup follow these steps 1 Click Start then point at Programs Keeping Your Files Safe 2 3 1 Using a Password 2 Point at Toshiba Utilities then click Hardware Setup Hardware Setup displays the following dialog box HDD BIOS Version 0 50 09 05 95 HOD Made ENIDE Configuration Default Settings Normal Shadow RAM 192KB Total 8192KB The Hardware Configuration dialog box 3 Click Hardware Options Hardware Setup opens the Hardware Configuration Options screen 4 Click the Password tab to access the Password page The Password page 5 Click Registered Hardware Setup asks you to enter a password 6 Type a password of one to 16 characters and press Enter You may use any combination of letters and numbers in your password 7 When Hardware Setup prompts you to do so verify the password by typing it again
267. stant security feature by pressing Fn F1 Enter your password if you have registered one or press Enter to return to work The display doesn t look right See Changing the Display Mode on page 257 to adjust your screen resolution or color settings The built in screen flickers Some flickering is a normal result of the way the screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors Windows 95 displays a message that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the cur rent settings don t work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display See Changing the Display Mode on page 257 for instructions The Disk Drives Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to access the disk or as sector errors Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have gar bage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you re identifying the drive by its correct name A or C 288 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing Device Related Problems Run ScanDisk which analyzes the directories files and File Allo cation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To run ScanDisk follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Progra
268. ster Disk Creator prompts you to press the disk eject button to remove the diskette If the diskette drive light is on do not remove a diskette Doing so could destroy the information on the diskette and damage the diskette and or the drive 11 Write protect the diskette by moving the tab on the back of the diskette to expose the write protect hole Write protecting a diskette prevents you from erasing or over writing the information on the diskette 12 Continue inserting and removing diskettes according to the instructions on the screen Since creating program diskettes will take some time now is a good time to fill in your registration card if you haven t yet done so It also gives you time to skim through the remainder of this manual and fill in the reader response card Toshiba wel comes your comments and suggestions for improving the qual ity of the documentation 40 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Using The Electronic Guide 13 When you ve finished making the master diskettes store them together in a safe place Make sure you keep the diskettes away from extreme tempera tures and humidity and strong magnetic fields such as those generated by large stereo speakers Using The Electronic Guide Your Satellite 200 Series computer comes with this guide in elec tronic form on your hard disk The best thing about electronic books is that they are stored on the computer so you don t have to take the printed documentati
269. stic test display write down the differences and contact your dealer 3 6 The Diagnostic Test Test Sequence Graphics Capabilities The next subtests check the screen s graphic capabilities for each of the computer s graphics modes During the test the resolution and mode number appear above an image representing the mode s capabilities The number inside the brackets is the mode number The next illustration shows the test image for one of the 320 x 200 graphics modes mode 4 320 200 GRAPHICS DISPLAY 4 PRESS ENTER KEY Graphics capabilities test screen A similar screen appears for each of the computer s graphics modes Press Enter to proceed with the next screens Each screen has a similar image three boxes of different shades of gray differing primarily in resolution If a different image appears on your screen contact your dealer If the screens match the display press Enter to go to the next test The Diagnostic Test 36 5 Test Sequence Diskette Drives CAUTION If you selected the diskette drive test you see a prompt that asks you to insert a disk into each drive you want to test Insert a formatted write enabled diskette into each drive s This test may destroy all information on the diskettes Make sure there is no information you want to keep on the diskettes you use To skip this test and return to the diagnostics menu press Ctrl Pause After you insert the diskette s in the dr
270. t Windows 95 prompts you to print a test page 10 If your printer is connected and turned on choose Finish to print a test page To finish the setup procedure without printing a test page choose No then Finish You re ready to print Printing Your Work Once you have set up your printer and software correctly it requires only a simple action to print a file from within a Windows application Follow these steps 1 Turn your printer on if it s not already on 9 0 Learning the Basics Using the CD ROM Drive 2 Choose Print from the File menu of your Windows application s Default printer Ready Microsoft Fax Driver ie FAX Copies G all Number of copies Pages from 1 tof T rE c YU ele Cancel A sample Print dialog box 3 Choose OK to print That s all there is to it Depending on your application you may see different messages indicating the status of your print job Using the CD ROM Drive CD ROMs are easy to use You insert them while the computer is on and change compact discs whenever you want to as long as the system is not reading from the disc Once you insert a CD ROM into the drive refer to the documenta tion provided with the compact disc to perform any necessary installation procedures Learning the Basics 9 1 Using the CD ROM Drive Inserting a CD ROM To insert a compact disc into the CD ROM dri
271. t to see the results of your work by printing your file Before you can print your work you need to have C connected the printer to the computer discussed in Connect ing a Parallel Printer on page 24 2 set up Windows 95 to work with the printer discussed below You only need to perform the setup step the first time you connect the printer If you ll be using more than one printer or changing printers you ll need to set up Windows 95 to run with the addi tional printer s Setting Up Windows 95 to Work with Your Printer When you turned your computer on for the first time the Windows 95 Setup program offered you the opportunity to define a printer Read this section if you didn t have a printer at that time or want to set up a different printer 88 Learning the Basics How to Print Something You ve Created Setting up a printer involves choosing a printer driver This special program acts as a translator that turns your work into a form the printer can understand This section describes how to select a printer driver in Windows 95 If you re using any non Windows programs you ll need to set up a printer driver for each of those programs Refer to your program s documentation for more information You set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard Follow these steps 1 Click the Start button then point to Settings 2 Click Printers Windows 95 opens the Printers window 3 Double click Add Pri
272. tar My Computer Bt var The desktop with the My Computer window open Getting to Know Windows 95 5 5 Lesson 3 Creating a New Document 9 Click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding the primary button drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop Astan IDO JSA TOSHIBA l Jem Birn TOSA TOSSA TYS TOSAISA TOSIA TOS JA TOS RIVA VISTA TOs IBA TOSSA TOSSA TY HSA i SHIVA TOSHIBA BA TOSHSA POSTE l OSHIEA TISA MOSHIE TOSHIBA TOSRISA TOERIEA TYS OSHIB iA TOSHIE A TOISIA TIS WOS RIE SRA TOSARA TOS JBA TOSHSA TISA 1 SHBA ig JABA TOS IVA TOS FEA TOS rileve SrA TOSIA TOSHIBA TOS AY OSHS ve OSTA TOS REA TOSFIBA TOSHIBA 1 OSH TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSH ATOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSK The desktop with the taskbar on the right You may move the taskbar to any of the desktop s four edges 10 Click the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bot tom of the desktop Lesson 3 Creating a New Document Now that you re used to the desktop you ll want to go on to do some real work With earlier versions of Windows you had to start a program before you could create a document Windows 95 lets you choose a type of file and
273. tarts and loads Windows for Workgroups the system displays a Windows Setup screen prompting you for your name company and product number 1 Type your name and company in the appropriate fields You may leave the product number field blank or type in the Windows 95 Certificate of Authenticity number Click Continue Setup prompts you to verify the information you just entered If the information is correct click Continue To change any of the information displayed click Change Setup displays the Printer Installation screen If you have a printer use the and J keys to select your printer from the list and click Install If you don t have a printer choose No Printer from the list and click Install The computer restarts loads Windows for Workgroups and displays the Windows Program Manager screen 32 Let s Start at the Very Beginning When You Turn the Computer on the First Time How to Use this Guide with Windows for Workgroups The instructions in this guide are specific to Windows 95 If you chose Windows for Workgroups a number of things will be differ ent including The tutorial provided in Getting to Know Windows 95 on page 51 refers to Windows 95 only gt The instructions in this manual for starting MaxTime Hard ware Setup and Fn esse are for Windows 95 only In Win dows for Workgroups start these programs by double clicking their icons in the Toshiba Utilities group in Program
274. ter Click the Start button then click Suspend Use a special key combination hotkey to turn on Resume Mode from the keyboard then turn the computer off by press ing the power button Use MaxTime to turn on Resume Mode in Windows 95 Use TSETUP to turn on Resume Mode in MS DOS TSETUP is described in TSETUP on page 341 The Windows 95 Suspend feature is the easiest way to suspend the computer however if you want to use the Panel Power On Off and System Auto Off options you must suspend the computer using Toshiba s Resume Mode These options are described in MaxTime on page 311 134 Taking Your Computer on the Road Running the Computer on Battery Power The following sections describe how to turn Resume Mode on and off with a hotkey and in MaxTime Using a Hotkey To select Resume Mode with a hotkey follow these steps 1 Start MaxTime if it s not already running 2 Press Fn F3 to display the power up pop up window The power up pop up window 3 While continuing to press Fn press F3 until the pop up win dow indicates Resume On 4 Release the Fn key You re now in Resume Mode Using MaxTime MaxTime lets you select Resume Mode when you re using Windows 95 Follow these steps 1 Inthe MaxTime battery gauge window choose Machine Settings from the MaxTime Options menu MaxTime displays the Machine Settings dialog box Taking Your Computer on the Road 1 3 5 Runn
275. ternal keyboard follow these steps 1 Turn the computer off Connecting a keyboard with the computer s power on may A damage the keyboard the computer or both WARNING Make sure the computer is off before you attach the keyboard PS 2 port Connecting an external keyboard 2 Attach the keyboard cable to the PS 2 port on the back of the computer 216 Using Your Computer on Your Desk Using an External Keyboard 3 See the keyboard s documentation for additional configu ration steps 4 Turn the computer on The keyboard is ready to use If you experience any problems refer to The Keyboard on page 285 Making Your External Keyboard Pretend it Has the Fn Key An external keyboard doesn t have the Fn key contained on the Satellite 200 Series computer s built in keyboard If you use the computer s hotkeys or have set up key combinations in Fn esse you ll probably miss these features when using an external key board Don t worry with the Fn Key Emulation option in Hard ware Setup or TSETUP you can make your external keyboard act as if it had the Fn key For more information about Fn esse see Starting Programs Faster on page 241 To find out how to set the Fn Key Emulation option using TSETUP see TSETUP on page 341 To set the Fn Key Emulation option in Hardware Setup follow these steps 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Utilities then click Hardware Se
276. the Display tab Hardware Setup displays a page of display options Hardware Configuration Options Boot Priority _ Keyboard Sound System Gerial __ ParalleyPrinter VGA Display LCD Display Colors Power On Display 256k Intemnal E xternal Simultaneous E Mode Stretch LCD Display Mode Enabled Color Disabled Monochrome isplay options facilitate the configuration of both the internal LCD panel nd an external monitor i The Display page 5 Click the circle to the left of the desired Power On Display setting 6 Click OK Hardware Setup displays a dialog box asking if you want to reboot restart the computer 7 Click Yes or No Yes restarts the computer immediately with your changes in effect No allows you to save files After you save restart the com puter using the reset button or Ctrl Alt Del to make your changes take effect Using Your Computer on Your Desk 2 1 5 Using an External Keyboard Using an External Keyboard If you prefer to use a standard desktop keyboard you can attach one to your computer The PS 2 port supports any PS 2 compatible keyboard You can only connect one PS 2 device at a time If you re already using a PS 2 mouse you must remove it before con necting a keyboard or you can purchase a Y cable from your dealer to simultaneously support both devices Connecting the Keyboard To connect an ex
277. the desktop and you even know how to find help if you get lost Continue to use what you have learned in these lessons and before you know it you will feel completely at home with your computer Learning the Basics The information in this chapter is intended for the novice com puter user Simple steps describe many day to day computer oper ations There are also lists of helpful computing tips By the end of the chapter you ll have developed many of the basic skills that more advanced users take for granted Computing Tips It seems that everybody s grandmother has a list of rules that will make your life better This section presents a few rules that your grandmother would include if she were teaching you how to use your computer Two Things Every User Learned the Hard Way Save your work frequently Both novice and experienced computer users occasionally for get to save their work When the network you re working on goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge mid flight you ll say I wish I had saved 73 7 4 Learning the Basics Computing Tips K Ww See the instructions in How to Save Your Work on page 86 Back up your files on a regular basis It s easy to put off backing up because it takes time However if the network crashes and you can t access the network drive without restarting your computer or your hard disk suddenly fails it s a me
278. the power cord Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into both a working wall outlet and the computer The power cord works correctly but the battery won t charge The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the battery con tacts with a soft dry cloth and replace the battery The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does Check the power saving features in MaxTime or TSETUP Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing battery power refer to Looking After Your Battery on page 143 and Conserving Power on page 138 The Keyboard If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may or may not be related to the keyboard itself 2 86 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing Device Related Problems The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numeric keypad or cursor con trol light is on press Fn F10 to turn off the cursor control light or Fn F11 to turn off the numeric keypad light Make sure the programs you are using are not reassigning keys to other characters You
279. then opens a program appropriate to that file type This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without first open ing a program 06 Getting to Know Windows 95 Lesson 3 Creating a New Document Follow these steps 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop and click the secondary button Windows 95 displays a shortcut menu of commands applica ble to the desktop Point to New then click Text Document Windows 95 creates an icon on the desktop called New Text Document txt with the icon name highlighted You ll probably want to give your file a meaningful name so type My New File and press Enter Double click the icon Windows 95 opens the new file in Notepad the text editor built into Windows 95 SJ STS TIZA Tans Tans Ts SHEA TOS HSA TOS ATC ep Sirile Sr fos A TO p Be TISHA TOSTA TIINA TISA TISA A Start E My Computer Z My New File Notepad Bd 1554M The Notepad window Notice that as you open the file there s a new button on the taskbar that reads My New File Notepad the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but if you point to the name the system displays all of it By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of the programs and files you currently have open Getting to Know Windows 95 D7 Lesson 4 Creating a New Folder
280. ther Computer An X in the box indicates that a connection is enabled 10 Choose OK to accept the current settings 11 Repeat steps 2 through 10 on the other computer making sure that the connection has been set up identically on both computers Make sure the second computer has a different name than the first computer If the two names are the same you won t be able to establish a connection NOTE Transfer Your Files Now that you re set up it s time to transfer your files Follow these steps 1 Ifyou haven t already done so start TranXit on both computers 2 Click the File Transfer tab bringing the File Transfer page to the front on both computers The connection status icon the one that looks like a traffic signal indicates your connection status A red light indicates that a connection has not been enabled or no connection has been established A yellow light indicates that TranXit is trying to establish a connection A green light indicates that a connection has been established 3 When the connection status icon is green open the Options window on one computer 4 If Auto New Window is checked press Esc to close the Options menu If it is not checked choose Auto New Window 1 02 Learning the Basics Connecting to a Network 5 Drag the desired file s to the destination drive or directory folder icon TranXit asks you to confirm the operation 6 Click Yes to proceed with the
281. tional devices require you to do so If you set the CPU Cache to Enabled a drop down box lets you choose between Write back default and Write through Write back provides maximum performance Write through reduces performance to offer compatibility with older programs that may not run on a fast system Y Battery Save Mode Full Power default Low Power and User Settings Allows you to select a preset battery save mode or customize the battery save options For more information about choosing a bat tery save mode see The Easy Way Choosing a Battery Save Mode on page 138 N 350 Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart TSETUP OTHERS Alarm Volume Off Low Medium and High default Sets the volume at which the system s alarms beep such as the low battery alarm This also affects sounds generated by any PC card modem installed N System Beep Enabled default or Disabled Enables and disables your software s use of the system speaker N Panel Power On Off Enabled or Disabled default Turns the computer on off when you open close the computer s display panel This option is only available when Resume Mode is selected For more information see Different Ways to Turn the Computer On and Off on page 255 N Alarm Power On xx
282. tly to Another Computer protocols are faster than others Popular protocols include XMO DEM one of the earliest and still one of the most reliable proto cols and ZMODEM about the fastest available these days You don t really need to know anything about specific protocols just make sure you re using the same as the computer with which you re communicating If you would like to know more protocols are described in any book on telecommunications available at your local book or computer store Using Bulletin Board Services DEFINITION Local electronic bulletin board services BBSs like their mun dane counterpart hanging on your wall let you post messages for friends or questions to which a wide variety of people can respond Many BBSs also offer software programs or shareware that you can copy to your computer called downloading Shareware programs are copyrighted programs that you can try out for free If you decide you like the program you must send in a small registration fee Upon registering some share ware programs you may receive additional benefits such as a printed manual or free future upgrades Most BBSs serve a particular interest group and are run by an indi vidual or small group of people For example a science fiction BBS may have messages from people looking for out of print books and offer a few sample sections of new works Most computer companies offer a BBS as one way to provide customers
283. to the line to check this The other system you are trying to contact may be busy or disconnected The PC Card modem used to work but doesn t anymore Check in Device Manager to see if the modem is listed If it is listed but has an X next to it the modem is disabled Dou ble click the device and then check the Undocked and Docked if present options before clicking OK If Something Goes Wrong 29 5 Develop Good Computing Habits If the modem is listed and has and exclamation point next to it there may be a conflict with another device and that Windows 95 is unable to resolve the conflict See the next section for sugges tions on solving the conflict Develop Good Computing Habits Sometimes we re in such a hurry to use a computer that we fail to adequately prepare for the inevitable problems that occur This section suggests some good habits to develop so you are prepared should a problem occur Save your work often You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software pro grams build in an automatic backup but you shouldn t rely solely on this feature Save your work On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Here are a few ways you can do this Copy files to disk in Windows 95 following the steps in How to Copy Something to a Diskette on page 95 or How to Back Up Your Work on page 96 Co
284. to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed If you are using a conventional chair Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If neces sary use a foot rest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs K Ww Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores K Ww Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Finding Your Way around the System 5 Selecta Place To Work Lighting Proper lighting can improve the legibility of the display and reduce eye strain Position the display panel so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and Wrists Avoid bending arching or angling your wrists Keep them in a relaxed neutral position while typing Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation Work Habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a varie
285. ts E Options C Start Menu Help AP LA Startm t E File name Save as ype E A sample Save As dialog box You use this dialog box to specify where to store the file and to give it a file name 2 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored 3 Type a file name and choose OK Windows 95 supports file names of up to 255 characters and the names may include spaces Learning the Basics 87 How to Print Something You ve Created If you plan on sharing your files with a computer using MS DOS or an older version of Windows the file name must be limited to up to eight characters followed by a period and a three character extension You may use all the letters and num bers on the keyboard plus the following characters _ amp and An MS DOS file name must not contain a space Most programs assign an extension that identifies the file as being created in that program with a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files with a DOC extension While you can create your own extension this is usually unwise Using the default for your program is a helpful reminder of where your file came from Also the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to handle your file correctly How to Print Something You ve Created By this time you ve probably created a document and saved it if not save it now Naturally you wan
286. ttery gauge window The MaxTime battery gauge window 3 Choose Machine Settings from the Options menu MaxTime displays the Machine Settings dialog box Battery Power Operation External Power Operation Battery Save Mode Full Power Processing Speed CPU Sleep Mode Display Auto Off HDD Auto Off System Auto Off LCD Brightness Cooling Method The Machine Settings dialog box 4 Switch to the System Configuration page by clicking the System Configuration tab Making Life Easier Changing the Display Mode 25 The System Configuration page 5 To turn on the computer at a particular time click the checkbox next to Disable Alarm Power On This box is blank when Alarm Power On is turned on Choose the Alarm Power On Time Format you wish to use then click the and buttons until the Time field displays the time at which you want the computer to turn on An X in the checkbox turns off the Alarm Power On feature 6 To set the computer to turn on or off when you open or close the display panel click the checkbox next to Panel Power On Off This option is only available if Resume Mode is turned on 7 Choose OK to exit the dialog box and save your changes Changing the Display Mode Perhaps you would like to change how much information your screen displays or adjust the number of colors it uses You can control these
287. ttle Cards That Do Big Things 1 7 5 Cards You Can Buy From Toshiba Cards You Can Buy From Toshiba Toshiba s Noteworthy PC cards are specifically designed to work with your Satellite 200 Series computer and are available from your Toshiba dealer Noteworthy PC cards include Fax Modems Removable hard disk drives Token ring network adapters Ethernet network adapters SCSI adapters Global Positioning Systems GPS ZV port card for video capture Programs that Make Your PC Card Work PC cards require Card and Socket Services software a set of pro grams that acts as a translator between the PC card and the com puter These programs makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible Windows 95 comes with all the Card and Socket Services pro grams already installed Rather than using the programs that may have come with your PC card use the Windows 95 versions to ensure complete compatibility with all the features of Windows 95 If you do use another manufacturer s Card and Socket Services software instead the system may not recognize your PC card when you turn the computer on after suspending Shut down and restart the computer and the system will recognize the card To set up the Card and Socket Services programs for your PC card see Setting Up Your PC Card for Your Computer on page 177 176 Little Cards That Do Big Things Hot Swapping Hot Swapping One of th
288. tup Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration dialog box BIOS Version 0 50 09 05 95 HDD Mode Enhanced IDE Normal uration Default Settings MEMORY Base 640KB Extended 7360KB Shadow RAM 192KB Total 8192KB The Hardware Configuration dialog box Using Your Computer on Your Desk 2 1 7 Using an External Keyboard 3 Choose Hardware Options Hardware Setup displays the Hardware Configuration Options dialog box Hardware Configuration Options Boot Priority Keyboard __ Sound System Password Serial Parallel Printer Display CPU Cache The Hardware Configuration Options dialog box 4 Click the Keyboard tab Hardware Setup displays a page with the External Keyboard Fn Key option Hardware Configuration Options El a Keyboard External Keyboard Fn Key Int Keyboard Key Layout Disable Normal O Left Ctrl Left alt Alternative Right Ctrl Right Alt Legend he keyboard options facilitate the onfiguration of both the internal ind external if one is attached eyboards O Left Alt Left Shift O Right Alt Right Shift Left Alt CapsLock The Keyboard page 5 Click the circle to the left of the desired External Keyboard Fn Key setting 6 Choose OK to close Hardware Setup with your setting in effect 2 1 8 Using Your Computer on Your Desk Using a Serial Mouse Using a
289. ty of tasks into your work day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes Avoid performing repetitive activities for prolonged periods of time Vary activities from one task to another Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods of time can cause eye strain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object 6 Finding Your Way around the System Find Out Where Everything s Located Find Out Where Everything s Located If you ve never used a notebook computer before you re probably wondering how an entire computer can fit into so small a case The next few pages take you on a guided tour of the computer and its components Rather than reading through this section you may prefer to use it as a reference as you move through the remainder of the manual and need to locate specific parts of the computer This information is also available in the electronic form of this manual described in Using The Electronic Guide on page 40 Don t worry if you don t know what some parts of the computer do Some items in this tour are for more advanced computing functions that you may want to use as your computing needs and skills increase The Front with the Display Closed ere bii Display latch 2 Volume control dial U The front with the display clo
290. ty window appears 3 Click on the Windows Setup tab 4 From the list of components double click Accessories 5 Select Character Map from the Accessory list and click OK Windows 95 installs Character Map to your desktop Accesso ries folder 86 Learning the Basics How to Save Your Work How to Save Your Work When you re working on a document all your work exists in the computer s temporary memory When you turn the computer off everything in memory is lost Therefore it s important to save your files to the hard disk or to a diskette before turning the power off Saving documents is quick and easy and it s a good idea to get in the habit of saving frequently That way if you run into trouble you won t lose many long hours of work Many programs offer a feature that saves documents after a set period of time Check your programs documentation to see if they have an automatic save feature You use the same procedure to save files in all Windows programs This section describes this procedure 1 Choose Save from the File menu If you re working with a previously existing document one that already has a file name that s all there is to it If you ve cre ated a new document your program displays a Save As dialog A AE Save in E Windows He A Claris Gir U Recent Command Jintelvid Sendto Z Config E Lotusapp C Shetinew A Cursors CMedia C Spool 2 Fon
291. u re connecting directly to another computer or a bulletin board system BBS you ll need a general purpose communications program such as the Hyterminal Program included with Windows 95 Refer to Connecting Directly to Another Computer on page 205 for information about general communications programs if you re planning on using the Internet you ll need an Internet service provider ISP see Etiquette Online on page 200 Choosing a Modem A modem converts the digital signals from a computer into the analog signals required by a voice grade telephone line Two types of modems work with your Venice 4N Series computer You can use either K Oo K Kod a PCMCIA compatible PC Card modem that slips into one of your computer s PC Card sockets PC Cards that support the cellular network let you communicate using a cellular tele phone an external modem connected to the computer through the serial port Which Modem is for Me The right modem for you depends on your work habits and needs You would use an external modem while in your office at home or if you wish to keep the two PC Card slots free for other devices When traveling a PC Card modem provides a compact way to keep in touch Faster is Better Modems support a variety of speeds from 300 bits per second bps to 36 6 kilobits Kbps per second for use on regular tele phone lines In general you should buy the fastest modem you can afford
292. u are having Each section describes a problem and provides a solution Read the section and see if it describes your problem If so follow the steps Remember not every problem can be described in this chapter but this is a good place to start If all else fails contact Toshiba at 800 999 4273 If you are call ing from outside the U S dial 714 859 4273 The end of this chapter details all the pertinent information for Toshiba s support services 269 2 0 If Something Goes Wrong Start with the Easy Problems Start with the Easy Problems The more you work with your computer the more likely you are to encounter one or more of the following problems Don t panic You can resolve them relatively easily CAUTION Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all opera tions chances are the program has stopped responding Don t worry You can exit the failed program without shutting down Windows 95 or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding follow these steps 1 Press Ctrl Alt Del once Windows 95 displays the Close Program dialog box The box lists all the programs and processes currently in operation If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue work ing
293. ur Way around the System 1 3 Find Out Where Everything s Located The numeric mode light glows when the numeric overlay is on When the overlay is on pressing an overlay key displays the white number printed on the right front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key For more information see Typing Numbers on page 83 O The disk light glows when a drive hard disk diskette drive or CD ROM drive is currently in use Do not turn the computer off if this light is on Doing so may damage the computer the drive or both CAUTION __ The battery light indicates the status of the battery charge For more information see Monitoring Battery Power on page 124 3 The power light glows when the computer is connected to an external power source For more information see Connect to a Power Source on page 15 Let s Start at the Very Beginning Now that you know where everything is it s time to get to work This chapter provides easy to follow steps for getting the com puter up and running Connect to a Power Source Connecting the computer to a power source provides power to run the computer and charge the battery Since the Satellite 200 Series computer has a built in battery and AC adapter all you require is a power cord Just plug the cord into the computer and an AC outlet Before you can use the battery to power the computer you must charge it Leave the computer plugged in
294. ur local book or computer store The Internet is a network of computers located all around the world Information available on the Internet is actually contained on one or more of the member networks The Internet s origins trace back to the ARPANET a system created by the U S Defense Department The National Science Foundation NSF greatly expanded the system providing researchers at various sites such as universities access to one large body of information An on line service such as CompuServe or AOL is operated by a governing corporate body The Internet on the other hand is much more random No governing body controls who may access its resources or what information may be published on it Every user is free to contribute and participate without restriction As more users log on contributing their own personal styles the Internet continues to change The open international nature of the Internet makes it impossible to regulate or control effectively Here are some of the things you can do on the Internet K Search for information on any topic K Ww Send and receive electronic mail e mail oe Join a written conversation in progress with one or more other people fo Shop and do your banking K Ww Get computer programs and other information files K Ww Listen to the radio K Ww Play games with people from around the world K Ww Watch live concerts and interviews K
295. ve follow these steps Pressing the CD ROM eject button 1 With the power on locate and press the CD ROM eject button on the right side of the computer The CD ROM drive won t open if the computer s power is off The CD ROM drive slides partially open about one inch Opening the CD ROM drive 2 Grasp the sides of the CD ROM tray and pull the drive the rest of the way open 92 CAUTION Learning the Basics Using the CD ROM Drive Placing the compact disc in the drive 3 Check the compact disc to make sure it is free of dust before inserting it 4 Carefully place the compact disc in the drive with the label facing up Correct position Compact disc Spindle Incorrect positions E Positioning the compact disc on the spindle 5 Gently press the compact disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat 6 Push the CD ROM tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You re ready to use the CD ROM Before moving the computer even just across the room remove the CD ROM from the drive and place it in a safe place where it will not be damaged Learning the Basics 9 3 How to Prepare Diskettes for Use Removing a CD ROM To remove a compact disc from the CD ROM drive follow these steps 1 With the power on press the CD ROM button on the right side of the computer T
296. ve connected an external keyboard and Windows 95 displays one or more keyboard error messages If you have a second keyboard try it If it works the first keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer Nothing happens when you press the Keys on the external keyboard You may have plugged the external PS 2 keyboard in while the computer was turned on Press Ctrl Alt Del or press the reset but ton to restart the computer so it recognizes the device Make sure the PS 2 keyboard is plugged into the PS 2 keyboard port and not the PS 2 mouse port on the optional NoteDock Typing on the keyboard has no effect and the computer will not restart Make sure the power is on and press the reset button The AccuPoint Some of the keyboard conditions listed above may affect the AccuPoint In addition consider the following Your finger easily slides off the AccuPoint The AccuPoint cap may be oily Remove the cap and clean it with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol Or the cap may have become worn Replace the cap with one of the spares that came with your computer Refer to Replacing the AccuPoint Cap on page 108 for instructions If Something Goes Wrong 2 87 Fixing Device Related Problems The Display Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The display is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to acti vate the screen You may have activated the in
297. vice Manager to Configure Your System on page 253 for instructions The CPU Cache Page CPU Cache Options Enabled Disabled Write Through le disable Generally CPU Cache should be If CPU Cache is disabled the The CPU Cache page The CPU Cache page controls the CPU Cache option Option CPU Cache Settings Enable default or Disable Usage Improves system performance when enabled Disable this option only if your software requires you to do so Restart Y 3 36 Hardware Setup The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box The Boot Priority Page Hardware Configuration Options Serial ParalleljPrinter_ Pointing Devices Display CPU Cache Boot Priority Keyboard Sound System Password Boot Priority Boot Priority Options elect the bool illy the flog FDD gt HDD to alaw the HDD gt FDD The Boot Priority page This page controls the Boot Priority option Option Boot Priority Settings FDD HDD default or HDD FDD Usage Determines whether the system looks for the operating system first on the hard disk HDD or the diskette drive FDD when you turn the computer on Restart N Hardware Setup 3 3 The Hardware Configuration Options Dialog Box The Keyboard Page Option Settings Settings Settings Settings Settings Settings Usage Restart Option Settings
298. wer on password in effect the computer prompts you to enter the pass word before it goes through its normal startup procedure The power on password operates whether or not the computer is operating in Resume Mode When your computer prompts you to enter your password type it in and press Enter If you enter the password correctly the com puter continues with its normal startup procedure If you enter an incorrect password the computer beeps After three incorrect attempts the beep sounds repeatedly and turns off automatically If you ve forgotten your password follow these steps 1 If your diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay connect the external diskette drive or swap drives in the SelectBay To swap drives see Swapping Drives in the SelectBay on page 104 2 Turn the computer on with Resume Mode turned off The system prompts you for your password 3 Insert the write enabled password service diskette into the diskette drive and press Enter The system prompts you Set Password Again Y N The password service diskette is not reusable Once you use it you must create a new diskette even if you set the same password 4 Toenter TSETUP and reset your password press Y Follow the instructions in Password Retrieval on page 232 to reset your password To remove your password press N It will no longer be registered 236 Keeping Your Files Safe Using a Password Instant Pass
299. where to look for infor mation about specific MaxTime tasks Monitoring battery power See Monitoring Battery Power on page 124 Setting Resume Mode See Starting Again Where You Left Off on page 133 Setting the battery save mode See Conserving Power on and power saving options page 138 Overview of all of MaxTime s See MaxTime on page 311 features Running Programs Described in the Guide 40 1 Hardware Setup TSETUP To start Hardware Setup double click the Hardware Setup icon in Program Manager s Toshiba Utilities program group Once you ve opened Hardware Setup it operates as described throughout this manual with one exception Windows for Work groups doesn t have Device Manager Use Hardware Setup to set all options on the Serial Parallel Printer Display and Sound Sys tem pages The following table lists where to look for information about specific Hardware Setup tasks Creating an Fn key on an external keyboard Directing display output at system startup Setting up a PS 2 mouse Using user level passwords Selecting an alternate keyboard layout Overview of all Hardware Setup s features See Making Your External Keyboard Pretend it Has the Fn Key on page 216 See Directing the Display When You Turn the Computer On on page 212 See Using a PS 2 Mouse on page 220 See Working with User Level Passwords on page 230 See Selecting the Keyboard
300. with software updates and answers to their questions Toshiba s 24 hour BBS offers Toshiba computing information and is a good source of Toshiba utilities files and technical bulletins Complete information about accessing Toshiba s BBS is found in Toshiba s Bulletin Board Service on page 298 To access a BBS you ll need an all purpose communications pro gram such as Hyperterminal provided with Windows 95 See the following section for information about using all purpose commu nications programs 20 Connecting to the World iscovering Toshiba s On line Resources D Toshiba s On line R Discovering Toshiba s On line Resources In addition to the Toshiba Internet sites listed under WWW Sites on page 204 Toshiba maintains a number of on line sites to which you can connect These sites can provide information about Toshiba products help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades On CompuServe type go toshiba To access Toshiba s BBS set your modem to N81 and call 714 837 4408 Connecting to the World 209 Discovering Toshiba s On line Resources Using Your Computer on Your Desk Your Satellite 200 Series computer was designed to be easy to carry around and use while you travel However it s also powerful enough to use as your primary desktop computer This chapter describes how to connect several optional devices that can make your computer at home on your desk
301. with three programs for playing multimedia files CD Player is used to play an audio CD The section Playing an Audio CD on page 149 explains how to use this program Media Player is used to play back audio video and animation files Volume Control lets you adjust the volume 154 HINT The Wide World of Multimedia Playing Back Sound Video and Animation Files Using Media Player You can use Media Player to play back wave and Video for Win dows files in addition to playing back several other formats such as MIDI and Quick Time for Windows files To play a file follow these steps 1 Click Start and point to Programs 2 Point to Accessories then point to Multimedia 3 Click Media Player Windows 95 displays the Media Player window Z Jungle Exclamation wav Media Player stopped She File Edit Device Help an 0 00 0 25 0 50 0 75 1 00 1 25 1 50 1 65 gt fale ufu gt oot A 07 65 tec Media Player ready to play a wave file 4 Choose Open from the File menu 5 Locate the file you want to play in the Look in box 6 To display the list of file types Media Player can play click the down arrow next to the Files of type list box 7 Click the name of the file you want to play Another way to play a multimedia file is to click on the file name with the secondary button This opens a list that includes the Play commana Adjusting the Volume Y
302. word An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you need to leave your desk for a few min utes and don t want to turn the computer off To use an instant password press Fn F1 Pressing this hotkey freezes the keyboard and AccuPoint and blanks the screen An instant password has no effect on an optional serial mouse or trackball To unlock the password follow these steps 1 Press Enter If a password is registered the screen remains blank 2 Enter your password and press Enter If you enter the password correctly the computer returns to where it was when you pressed the hotkey Disabling a User Level Password To disable your password follow these steps 1 Click Start then point at Programs 2 Point at Toshiba Utilities then click Hardware Setup Hardware Setup displays the following dialog box 3 Click Hardware Options Hardware Setup opens the Hardware Configuration Options screen 4 Click the Password tab to access the Password page 5 Click Not Registered Hardware Setup asks you to enter the current password 6 Type the existing password and press Enter If you entered the correct password Hardware Setup displays Not Registered Keeping Your Files Safe Using a Password 23 If you entered an incorrect password Setup displays an error message Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the password again If you enter an incorrect password three times Hardware Setup dis
303. ws 95 Shut Down or Suspend command to turn the computer off To automatically return to where you left off after shutting down the computer use the Windows 95 Suspend command instead of Shut Down If you re using bat tery power this also saves power Don t turn the power off if the disk in use light on the indicator panel is on Doing so may damage your hard disk or diskette drive If Resume Mode is turned off shut down Windows 95 before you turn the computer off If you close the display panel while the computer is on it beeps loudly To prevent this alarm from going off in the future use MaxTime or TSETUP to set the Panel Close Alarm option to Disabled See MaxTime on page 311 or TSETUP on page 341 for more information 1 08 Learning the Basics Caring for Your Computer To turn the computer off press and hold the power button until you hear a beep Caring for Your Computer This section offers easy tips on looking after your computer For information about caring for the computer s battery see Looking After Your Battery on page 143 Replacing the AccuPoint Cap Over a period of time your AccuPoint cap may become worn from use If your finger slips off the AccuPoint you should replace the cap with a new one included with your computer To replace the AccuPoint cap follow these steps 1 Remove the worn cap by grasping it firmly and pulling it straight up 2 Position a new cap on the AccuPoint
304. xXx xXx hour minute second or Disabled default Turns the computer on at the time set For more information see Different Ways to Turn the Computer On and Off on page 255 N Int Keyboard Key Layout Normal default or Alternative Selects the layout of the keyboard s Caps Lock Ctrl and Alt keys For more information see Selecting the Keyboard Layout on page 251 Y Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart omens 9D 1 External Keyboard Fn Key Equivalent Disabled default or left Ctrl left Alt right Ctrl right Alt left Alt left Shift right Alt right Shift left Alt CapsLock Allows you to use the selected key combination to emulate the computer s Fn key on an external keyboard For more information see Making Your External Keyboard Pretend it Has the Fn Key on page 216 N Pointing Devices Auto selected default or Simultaneous This option does not affect serial pointing devices Sets which pointing device is active when you connect an external PS 2 pointing device to the computer Y Boot Priority FDD gt HDD default or HDD FDD Determines whether the system looks for the operating system first on the hard disk HDD or the diskette drive FDD when you turn the computer on N 352 Option Settings Usage Restart Option Settings Usage Restart
305. xit without saving Home Set default values End Save changes and Exit A sample System Setup screen Making Changes in TSETUP This table lists the keys to use in TSETUP Key s Result lt and gt Moves between the two columns T and J Moves between items in a column Spacebar and Changes the selected item BkSp Esc Quits TSETUP without saving changes End Saves your changes and quits TSETUP restarting the computer if necessary Home Resets each option to its factory preset value If a supervisor level password is registered you must enter it before you can use TSETUP See Working with Supervisor Level Passwords on page 237 for more information about supervisor level passwords Closing TSETUP Closing Wai 343 To close TSETUP and keep your changes press End When TSETUP asks you to confirm your action press Y TSETUP closes with your changes in effect and restarts the computer or returns you to the system prompt depending on the changes you made To close TSETUP without saving your changes press Esc When TSETUP asks you to confirm your action press N TSETUP returns you to the system prompt MEMORY This group shows how the computer s memory is allocated Memory Type Total Base Extended Shadow BIOS ROM Description Displays the total amount of memory installed Displays the amount of conventional memory available to the computer Displays the amount of extended memory availabl
306. y other windows folders or programs that might be open by clicking their close buttons You can close all folders programs documents and most win dows by clicking the close button on the title bar Now that you know how to close programs and folders go on to the next lesson to learn how to save time when you are working on the desktop Getting to Know Windows 95 6 3 Lesson 8 Creating Shortcuts Lesson 8 Creating Shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You ll probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts to two Windows 95 accessories Calculator and Character Map To create a shortcut follow these steps 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop and click the secondary button Windows 95 displays the desktop shortcut menu Click New then click Create Shortcut Windows 95 displays the Create Shortcut dialog box In the Command line box type c windows calc exe and click Next Windows 95 prompts you to select a name for the shortcut Type Calculator and click Finish Windows 95 displays the new shortcut on your desktop Now assume you want to create a shortcut but don t know the location of the program Click Start then point to Find Click Files or Folders 64 Getting to Know Windows 95 Lesson 9 Changing the Wallpaper Windows 95 displays the Find dia
307. y shuts down the computer s central pro cessing unit CPU when it is inactive Pressing a key moving the AccuPoint or a signal from a device returns the processor to its normal operating speed You have two choices ur Enabled turns CPU Sleep Mode on Disabled turns CPU Sleep Mode off Display Auto Off This option saves power by temporarily shutting down the display if you have not used the keyboard or AccuPoint for a selected period of time To turn the display back on press a key or move the AccuPoint You have eight choices Disabled turns the option off neg 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 20 Min and 30 Min selections blank the display if you haven t used the keyboard or AccuPoint for the selected amount of time If you re using an external monitor Display Auto Off blanks the monitor after the selected time HDD Auto Off This option saves power by temporarily shutting down the hard disk if it hasn t been accessed for a set period of time The drive turns back on the next time the computer reads from or writes to it You have seven choices 1 42 Taking Your Computer on the Road Conserving Power egg 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 20 Min and 30 Min selections turn the hard disk drive off if the computer hasn t accessed the hard disk for the time selected System Auto Off This option saves power by turning the computer off if it hasn t been used for a selected period of time This option is available on
308. you re unlikely to do your computer any harm So use it and have fun 76 Learning the Basics When You Turn the Computer On When You Turn the Computer On Between the time you press the power button and the time you get to work the computer goes through its normal self test and startup procedure Skip these steps by using Windows 95 s Suspend command or Toshiba s Resume Mode to save time and battery power All Those Messages When you turn the computer on it flashes a number of messages across the screen before it loads Windows 95 Don t worry if you don t understand any of these messages They indicate that the computer s going through its normal startup procedure If you re really interested in what s going on there s more informa tion in What Really Happens When You Turn the Computer On on page 266 The next section tells you how to get to work immediately without waiting for all of the messages to appear How to Start Where You Left Off Many times you ll turn your computer off intending to continue a bit later Then when you re ready to return to work you turn the power on and wait while the computer displays messages and loads Windows 95 before you can get back to work There s an easier way By using Windows 95 s Suspend command or Toshiba s Resume Mode you can start your computer and have everything back to where it was when you turned the power off These modes provide a sort of electronic bookmark
309. ystem off if you haven t used the computer for the time set This option is available only if Resume Mode is on For more information see System Auto Off on page 142 Restart N Option LCD Brightness Settings Bright Full Power default or Semi Bright Low Power default Usage Sets the brightness of the display For more information see LCD Brightness on page 142 Restart N Option Cooling Method Settings Performance Full Power default or Quiet Low Power default Usage Sets the cooling method For more information see Cooling Method on page 142 Restart N The following sound options are in a drop down list box that appears when you select Low Medium or High for Alarm Volume Option Low Battery Alarm Settings Enabled default or Disabled Usage Enables and disables the system s built in audible battery alarm Restart N 354 Gries Option Panel Close Alarm Settings Enabled default or Disabled Usage Enables and disables the alarm that sounds when you close the display panel while the computer is on For more information see How and When to Turn the Computer Off on page 107 Restart N omens QDD The Diagnostic lest This chapter explains how to use the diagnostic test program TDIAGS EXE to determine if your system components are work ing properly Use the diagnostic test if you have a problem you could not iden tify with the tips listed in the chapter If Someth

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