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1. Type I cards and Type II cards are used for modems fax modems data storage network cards and more You can install up to two of these cards one in each slot Type II cards are used for removable hard disks and other functions that require a larger card You can install just one of these cards Inserting a PC Card Before you insert a PC Card refer to the documentation that comes with the card to see if you need to do anything before you insert it CAUTION Your Tecra 8200 Series computer came with all A the Card and Socket Services programs you need Even if e your PC Card comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services you should use the files provided on your computer turn off the computer before inserting a PC Card F NOTE If your operating system is Windows NT you must To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot on the left side of the computer ia 2 Ifthe PC Card slots are locked unlock them by turning the computer over locating the PC Card lock removing the retaining screw sliding the lock into the unlocked position and replacing the screw Connecting Other External Devices 79 Inserting and removing PC Cards 3 Insert the PC Card If you have a Type III card insert it into the lower part of the slot If you have a Type I or Type II card insert it into either the upper or lower part of the slot Inserting a PC Card 4 When the card is almost all the way into t
2. 50 Getting Started Setting up your computer Charging the battery Before you can use the battery to power the computer you must charge it Connect the computer to a live electrical outlet using the AC adapter and power cable When the AC adapter is connected to a live electrical outlet the system indicator panel s AC power light 482 glows green and the battery light C glows amber When the battery light turns green the battery is completely charged and ready to power the computer Charging time for the battery varies depending upon the demand placed on the AC adapter If the computer is off the battery should fully charge in about three hours If the computer is on the battery will charge in four to ten hours provided the computer is not consuming full power If you are also charging a secondary battery housed in the SelectBay charging time will be longer NOTE Once the battery is charged for the first time avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time For more information on battery use see Running the computer on battery power on page 116 Connecting other external devices You should attach any other external devices to your computer before you turn it on For more information about other external devices see Connecting Other External Devices on page 57 Getting Started 5 1 Turning on the computer Turning on the computer The co
3. User level passwords green about one second When you receive the following message Check system Then press F1 key press F1 TSETUP displays a setup screen SYSTEMSETUP 1 2 Bl OSversion x xx MEMORY BOOTPRI ORI TY Total 65536KB Boot Priority FDD HDD CD ROM HDDPriority PASSWORD Built inHDD SecondHDD Not Registered DISPLAY BATTERY Power OnDisplay Auto Selected BatterySaveMode Ful Power LCDDisplayStretch Disabl ed Mul ti DisplayAdapt SingleAdapt m PERIPHERAL TVConfig OperatingSystem Non ACPI PointingDevices Auto Selected OTHERS ExtKeyboard Fn Di sabl ed Power upMode Boot USBLegacyEmul ati on Disabled CPUCache Enabl ed Parallel PortMode ECP Level 2Cache Enabl ed HardDiskMode Enhancedl DE Nor mal AutoPower On Di sabl ed Al armVol ume Hi gh SystemBeep Enabl ed Tle Select tems Space BkSp Changeval ues PgDn PgUp Changepages Esc Exitwithoutsaving Home Setdefaultvalues End SavechangesandExit A sample TSETUP screen 6 Press P to move to the PASSWORD section of the screen 7 Press the spacebar TSETUP asks you to enter a new password 8 Type a password of 1 to 16 characters and press Enter You may use any combination of letters and numbers in your 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 t
4. 1 Open both Fn esse and Windows Explorer 2 Resize the Explorer window so you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 Inthe Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from 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 completely filled in to reflect the selected program or document 178 Toshiba Utilities Fn esse 6 Click 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 keyboard or pointing device To assign a key to open a program or document 1 2 Start Fn esse Perform one of the following Using the keyboard press and hold the Fn key then press the desired assignment key Using the pointing device with Fn esse active move the pointing device over the desired key and press the secondary button 10 The Assignment Type dialog box appears The Fn esse assignment type dialog box HINT If you are making a direct key assignment complete step 3 If you are making a pop up assignment complete step 4 oi 3 To make a d
5. 2 Connect the monitor s power cable to a live electrical outlet Turn on the external monitor 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key Fn F5 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously 2 While holding down Fn press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect 6 0 Connecting Other External Devices Using external display devices This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and TV or other external video device simultaneously TV or other external video device only 3 Release the Fn key zg TECHNICAL NOTE You can also change these settings L using the Display Properties Box 7 For more information on switching the display output see Display modes on page 272 Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you m
6. Allow easy removal of PC Cards PC Card slots Allow you to use Type I Type II or Type IN PC Cards Speaker Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software Headphone jack The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers Microphone jack 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 automatically disables the internal microphone Cooling vent Provides ventilation to keep the computer s processor from overheating The vent lets the processor continue performing at its maximum speed CAUTION To prevent possible overheating of the computer s processor make sure you don t block the cooling vent Finding Your Way Around 3 5 Finding where everything is located Power button and cover The power button cover protects the L power button Slide this cover toward the rear of the computer to reveal the power button For more information see Turning on the computer on page 51 Front with the display panel open To view the front of the computer with the display panel open 1 Locate the display latch on the front of the computer 2 Slide the display latch to the right and lift the displ
7. Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the PC Card PCMCIA icon on the taskbar After the PC Card is stopped it is safe to remove Using your computer at the office L 5E EJ By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor connects to the monitor port An external PS 2 compatible keyboard or a PS 2 mouse connects to the PS 2 port An optional Y cable lets you connect both devices to the port simultaneously A serial mouse connects to the serial port For more information on connecting these and other components see Connecting Other External Devices on page 57 Using a computer lock For your own peace of mind you may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable To secure the computer 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object 1 0 Learning the Basics Caring for your computer Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Slide the PC Card lock located underneath the PC Card slots to secure your PC Cards in place Mec 4 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on the computer then give the key
8. 32 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located components may be plugged and unplugged while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE Though Windows NT does not support L USB Universal Serial Port specifications you can still use 7 a USB compliant device mouse or keyboard by setting the USB Legacy item in Hardware Setup to Enabled Infrared port The fast infrared port allows cable free communication with another device such as a computer or printer that has a compatible infrared port Monitor port Lets you connect an external monitor For more information see Using external display devices on page 57 Expansion port Lets you connect one of several available expansion stations These devices provide additional expansion capability For more information see Using an expansion device on page 67 Serial port Lets you connect a serial mouse serial printer or other serial device Parallel port Lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device For more information see Connecting a local printer on page 63 DC IN socket Lets you plug in the AC adapter Finding Your Way Around 3 3 Finding where everything is located Right side st 5 A m AA ON Speaker Modem port SelectBay device Peon a DVD ROM drive
9. D VGA Grph 320x200 pels 8x8 16 256K_ 8x8 16 256K_ 31 5kHz 70Hz E VGA Grph 640x200 pels 8x8 16 256K_ 8x8 16 256K_ 31 5kHz 70Hz F VGA Grph 640x350 pels 8x14 Mono 8x14 Mono 31 5kHz 70Hz 10 VGA Grph 640x350 pels 8x14 16 256K_ 8x14 16 256K_ 31 5kHz 70Hz 11 VGA Grph 640x480 pels 8x16 2 256K 8x16 2 256K 31 5kHz 60Hz 12 VGA Grph 640x480 pels 8x16 16 256K_ 8x16 16 256K_ 31 5kHz 60Hz 13 VGA Grph 320x200 pels 8x8 256 256K 8x8 256 256K 31 5kHz 70Hz 30 SVGA 640x480 pels 8x16 256 256K 8x16 256 256K 31 5kHz 60Hz Grph 37 6kHz 75Hz 43 2kHz 85Hz 32 SVGA 800x600 pels 8x16 256 256K 8x16 256 256K 37 9kHz 60Hz Grph 46 9kHz 75Hz 53 7kHz 85Hz 34 SVGA 1024x768pels 8x16 256 256K 8x16 256 256K 35 5kHz 87Hz Grph 48 5kHz 60Hz 60 0kHz 75Hz 68 8kHz 85Hz 38 SVGA 1280x1024 8x16 256 256K 8x16 256 256K 35 5kHz 87Hz Grph pels virtual 35 5kHz 60Hz SVGA 1600x1200 8x16 256 256K 8x16 256 256K 35 5kHz 87Hz Grph pels virtual 40 SVGA 640x480 pels 8x16 32K 32K 8x16 32K 32K 31 5kHz 60Hz Grph 37 6kHz 75Hz 43 2kHz 85Hz Video Modes 277 Internal LCD External Monitor _ Scan Freq Mode Grid Grid hex Type Resolution __ pelxpel Colors pelxpel Colors hor vert 41 SVGA 640x480 pels 8x16 64K 64K 8x16 64K 64K 31 5kHz 60Hz Grph 37 6kHz 75Hz 43 2kHz 85Hz 42 SVGA 800x600 pels 8x16 32K 32
10. Previous track Total Play 00 00 m s Track 00 00 m s Sample CD Player screen The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary CD player pointing and clicking on the various buttons allows you to play pause fast forward repeat or stop the playback To stop the CD click the Stop button To eject a CD press the Eject button on the CD Player control panel or press the eject button on the CD ROM drive Exchanging data with another computer To transfer a large amount of information between computers you can use the Windows 98 Second Edition Briefcase or a specialized 1 4 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer synchronization program and the computer s serial or parallel ports To transfer files through The serial port you need a null modem serial cable The parallel port you need a LapLink type parallel cable To transfer files 1 Connect the appropriate serial or parallel cable 2 Load the transfer program on both computers 3 Set any specific options 4 Start the transfer 5 When you have finished transferring files close the programs on both computers For detailed information on ways to transfer files 1 Click Start then Help 2 Choose the Index tab 3 In the dialog box type communicating 4 Follow the online instructions Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet use an online service or communica
11. The Battery Charge section of the Power Save Modes tab displays the remaining percentage of battery charge With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease A frequently used older battery will not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged Power Management 1 21 Running the computer on battery power HINT Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer f before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations at low temperatures Check your remaining charge frequently if you re working in temperatures below 50 degrees W WARNING The computer drains battery power more quickly Fahrenheit Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows NT have additional Power Management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel For more information see Using Power Management on page 189 or Power Saver on page 191 1 22 Power Management What to do when the battery alarm sounds What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your Tecra 8200 Series computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you may take the necessary steps to save your work Windows 98 Second Edition offers two alarms before your system shuts down Windows NT offers one To change the default alarm settings in Windows 98
12. a Welcome screen appears Press Enter The Toshiba Companion Utility main menu appears Use the arrow keys to select Exit to DOS At the A prompt type c toshiba svpw and press Enter The following message appears SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Registered Do you want to register the supervisor password lt Y N gt Type Y The following prompt appears Enter Password gt Enter the password and press Enter At the system prompt type c toshiba svpw and press Enter If the password is correct the following message appears SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Not Registered Keeping Your Files Safe 2 1 1 Hard disk drive passwords Windows 98 Second Edition If the password is incorrect the following message appears Password verify error Do you want to retry lt Y N gt 11 Type Y and reenter the password 12 Enter the password and press Enter NOTE After three attempts to enter the correct password the utility exits to the system prompt without deleting the supervisor password 13 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously to return to Windows Hard disk drive passwords Windows 98 Second Edition Your computer comes with a program preinstalled that lets you set two types of hard disk drive passwords user and master These passwords protect your primary and secondary hard disks as follows Setting a hard disk drive user password prevents an unauthorized user from accessing your hard disk even if it is remove
13. communications port 2 serial port central processing unit direct current direct memory access 219 2 8 0 Glossary DIMM DOS DPI DSTN DVD DVD ROM ECP EPROM FAT FCC FIR GB HDD HTML T O IRQ ISP KB LAN LCD LPT1 LSI MB MIDI PC PCI PCMCIA RAM RFI ROM dual inline memory module disk operating system dots per inch dual supertwist nematic digital versatile or video disc digital versatile or video disc read only memory enhanced capabilities port erasable programmable read only memory file allocation table Federal Communications Commission fast infrared gigabyte hard disk drive Hypertext Markup Language input output interrupt request Internet service provider kilobyte local area network liquid crystal display line printer port 1 parallel port large scale integration megabyte Musical Instrument Digital Interface personal computer Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association random access memory radio frequency interference read only memory Glossary 2 8 1 RTC SCSI SDRAM SRAM SVGA USB URL WAN www Terms A real time clock small computer system interface synchronous dynamic random access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus universal resource locator wide area network World Wide Web The following terms may appear
14. gt a oO ee AC power light Glows green when the computer is connected to an AC power source On off light Indicates whether the computer is on off or in a power down mode DE y Glows green when the computer is on Flashes amber when you power down the computer using the Standby command Windows NT 4 0 does not support the Standby command 0 May flash amber if the computer is overheating i Main battery light Indicates the status of the main battery Flashes amber when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is running low 2 we Does not glow when you are running on battery power and the battery charge is not running low Finding Your Way Around 39 Indicator panel lights i C o Glows amber when you are connected to AC power and the battery is charging Glows green when you are connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged For more information see Monitoring battery power on page 118 SelectBay battery light Indicates the status of a secondary battery in the SelectBay if installed Glows amber when the battery is charging Glows green when the battery is fully charged Does not glow if there is no battery in the SelectBay Hard disk drive light Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is currently in use SelectBay drive light Indicates the presence and use of a disk drive in the SelectBay if
15. it may not work under Windows Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about operating the card under your version of Windows PC Card checklist Make sure the card is compatible with your operating system Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Refer to Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 78 for how to insert PC Cards and to the documentation that came with the PC Card Make sure all cables are securely connected Make sure the PC Card Controller Mode option in Hardware Setup is set to Auto Selected See TSETUP on page 187 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 200 heod Make sure the computer has only one version of Card and Socket Services loaded Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control If another PCMCIA equipped computer is available 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 To view the PC Card status with Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties Windows displays the System Properties dialog box Click the Device Manager tab Double click PC Card PCMCIA Double click the device listed as your PC Card Windows displays your PC Card s Properties di
16. so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency For more information on managing your power usage see Using Power Management on page 189 and Power Saver on page 191 This chapter covers all the aspects of using your computer on battery power 115 1 16 Power Management Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power q __ _ The computer contains a removable lithium ion Li ion battery pack that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet This is the main battery You can recharge it many times In addition to the main battery you may also have a second battery installed in the SelectBay If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer s SelectBay or carry additional charged battery packs with you The computer has two other batteries an internal backup battery and an internal real time clock RTC battery These are lithium ion Li ion batteries The backup battery provides the power to store information about the system when you suspend the computer using the Windows 98 Second Edition Standby command The backup battery maintains this information for up to eight hours after the main battery discharges completely The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information It maintains this informati
17. CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive that can read both DVDs and CDs Ifa CD ROM or DVD ROM drive is not currently installed in the SelectBay follow the instructions in Using SelectBay modules on page 73 HINT Your DVD ROM drive is designed to play Region 1 i North America DVD ROMs For more information see Setting general properties on page 163 Drive in use indicator light ject button Manual eject hole A DVD ROM drive Drive in use indicator light Indicates when the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive is in use 9 8 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive Eject button Press to release the disc tray CAUTION Do not press the eject button or turn off the NN computer while the Drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Inserting compact discs To insert a compact disc into the DVD ROM or CD ROM drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the in use indicator light is off 3 Press the
18. DVD ROM DVD R read only and DVD RW read only plus CD ROM CD R read only and CD RW read only The CD ROM drive supports CD ROM CD R read only and CD RW read only HINT The DVD ROM drive is initially set for Region 1 North America DVDs You can change this setting refer to Setting general properties on page 163 but only a very limited number of times 2 4 8 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict If the problem is with a data CD or DVD refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive itself Sound system problems You don t hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control There is a volume control dial on the computer a volume control feature in the Windows Control Panel Sounds or it might be muted There may also be a volume control on your speakers or headphones or in your audio application If you are using an external microphone or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when input from a microphone is fed to the speakers and the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control If you have
19. DVD ROM or CD ROM drive s eject button The disc tray slides partially out of the drive about 1 inch HINT The drive won t open if the computer s power is off 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open Learning the Basics 99 Using a compact disc drive The drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Problems with the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive on page 246 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray label side up Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place CAUTION Handle DVDs and CDs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Don t touch the surface of peer the disc Don t stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 1 0 Learning the Basics Using a compact disc drive 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray CAUTION If you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam the drive If this happens contact your network administrator for l assistance 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place You are ready to use the disc Playing a CD or DVD For information on playing a disc see Playing an audio CD ROM on page 140 or WinDVD on page 153 Removing compa
20. Second Edition 1 Click Start Settings then Control Panel 2 Double click the Power Management icon select the Alarms tab then adjust the settings to suit your needs Windows NT has a single low battery alarm consisting of a message telling you to change the battery or use AC power The alarm is triggered when the remaining battery charge drops to 15 percent You cannot change the level of charge at which the alarm appears Before your computer runs out of battery power save your data and e Suspend or shut down your computer Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one as outlined in Changing batteries on page 123 Install a secondary battery module in the computer s SelectBay Connect your computer to an AC power source Power Management 1 23 Changing batteries Changing batteries CAUTION When handling battery packs don t drop or knock them Also be careful not to damage the casing or short circuit the terminals To change the battery 1 Save your work 2 Shut down and turn off the computer 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer over 5 Slide the computer latch to release the battery Unlocking the battery bottom view 1 2 4 Power Management Changing batteries 6 Pull the discharged battery module out of the computer Removing the discharged battery yw WARNING If the battery is leaking or
21. Turn on the computer The system prompts you for your password Insert the password service diskette into the diskette drive and press Enter The system prompts you Set Password Again Y N CAUTION The password service diskette is not reusable Once you use it you must create a new diskette even if you set the same password To enter TSETUP and reset your password press Y Follow the instructions in Setting a user level password in TSETUP on page 200 to reset your password 2 0 Keeping Your Files Safe Supervisor level passwords To remove your password press N It will no longer be registered Using the instant user level password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you need to leave your desk for a few minutes and don t want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn and F1 simultaneously Pressing this hot key freezes the keyboard and AccuPoint I and blanks the screen An instant password has no effect on an optional serial mouse or trackball If you have not registered a user level password press Enter to unlock your system If you have registered a user level password type your password and press Enter If you enter the password correctly the computer returns to where it was when you pressed the hot key Supervisor level passwords A supervisor level password protects system settings by restricting who can make
22. When you receive the following message Check system Then press F1 key press F1 TSETUP displays a setup screen 4 Press P to move to the PASSWORD section of the screen 5 Press the spacebar TSETUP asks you to enter a new password 6 Press Enter 7 When TSETUP prompts you to do so verify the password by pressing Enter 8 Press End to save your change TSETUP asks you to confirm your choice 9 Press Y to confirm you want to quit Keeping Your Files Safe User level passwords 205 TSETUP closes returning you to the system prompt The next time you start the computer your password will be disabled Using the power on user level password Whenever you start your computer with a power on user level password in effect the computer prompts you to enter the password before it goes through its normal startup procedure When your computer prompts you to enter your password type it in and press Enter If you enter the password correctly the computer continues with its normal startup procedure If you enter an incorrect password the computer beeps After three incorrect attempts the system turns off automatically If you ve forgotten your password and you have a password service diskette 1 Connect your diskette drive For instructions see Connecting an external diskette drive on page 64 or Inserting a module into the SelectBay on page 76 depending upon the type of diskette drive you have
23. about Device Manager refer to Windows 98 Second Edition online help Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory cards may cause errors that seem to be device related So it s worthwhile checking for these first 1 Click Start then click Shut Down Windows displays the Shut Down Windows dialog box 2 Select Shut down the computer then click OK Windows shuts down and turns off the computer automatically NOTE You may have to manually turn off the computer in Windows NT 3 Remove the memory card following the instructions in Removing a memory module on page 73 4 Reinstall the memory card following the instructions in Tnstalling a memory module on page 69 and make sure it s seated properly 5 Replace the memory expansion slot cover 6 Check for the error again 7 Ifthe error recurs remove the memory card entirely and check for the error again 2 3 8 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict If removing the memory card eliminates the error the memory card may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory card installed the error is not caused by the memory card Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries main battery real time clock RTC battery and backup battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty power cable will neither power the computer nor
24. aircraft you should turn the Wi Fi switch off Finding Your Way Around 3 1 Finding where everything is located lt lt Volume control dial The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the system speakers n gt Reset button Pressing the reset button restarts the computer Use this button when other methods of restarting the computer have failed CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the reset button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip Back PS 2 port Serial port USB ports Parallel port Infrared port DC IN socket Monitor port Expansion port 5 PS 2 port Lets you connect an optional PS 2 compatible mouse or keyboard You can use an optional Y cable to connect both a mouse and a keyboard to the port ec USB ports The USB Universal Serial Bus ports provide a connection for USB peripherals USB is a single cabling and connection standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 million bits per second Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices a diskette drive and a video camera USB allows hot swapping of peripherals which means that
25. an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet Index Numerics 101 key keyboard 87 A AC adapter 48 DC IN socket 32 plugging in 32 AC power light 38 accessories carrying cases 105 devices 74 docking solutions 67 memory 68 AccuPoint II pointing device 36 replacing the cap 241 troubleshooting 241 alarms 122 audio wav files 137 backup battery 116 basics backing up files 83 keyboard 87 turning off the power 56 battery alarms 122 backup 116 caring for 125 changing 123 charging 48 50 charging before use 47 conserving power 127 disposing of safely 126 lights 39 main 39 module 37 monitoring power 118 placing into adapter 77 power usage hot key 128 129 power usage mode 270 real time clock RTC 116 remaining charge 120 removing 124 from adapter 77 secondary 76 293 29 4 Index status 39 storing spare packs 126 troubleshooting 238 unlocking 123 C caps lock key 39 light 39 CD Player control panel 141 screen 141 CD ROM drive 140 opening 99 playing audio CDs 140 troubleshooting 246 communications cable free 32 network connection 145 troubleshooting 246 compact discs handling 99 inserting 98 removing 100 composite video port connecting a device 58
26. and then click Entertainment Click Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder screen displays To record sounds using the microphone in Windows NT amp 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the external microphone jack Click Start point to Programs Accessories and then click Multimedia Click Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder screen displays Exploring Your Options 1 39 Exploring audio features qj Sound Sound Recorder CE x File Edit Effects Help Position n Length 0 00 sec 0 00 sec oe Positioning bar Record Skip forward Skip backward Sound Recorder screen 4 Click the Record button Speak normally into the microphone The maximum recording time is 60 seconds 6 When you have finished recording click the Stop button 7 To hear what you just recorded click the Play button 8 To save the file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording quality The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary 2 Click Start point to Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Sound Recorder 3 Inthe Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 1 4 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features 4 In the Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Recording Volume Preferred device a
27. computer display latch 35 precautions 46 configuration management tool 181 configuring hard drive passwords 211 218 password 197 PC Cards 80 power saving options 128 connecting headphones 66 memory module 69 modem to telephone line 81 monitor 57 58 59 PC Cards 78 speakers 66 television 57 58 to the composite video out port 58 television set 33 video projector 57 58 to the composite video out port 58 conserving power 127 copying files 141 CPU fan 34 53 cursor control overlay 39 D Device Manager 236 device properties 236 devices external display 57 keyboard 61 memory module 68 mouse 62 Direct Memory Access DMA 235 disc positioning 99 Disk Defragmenter troubleshooting tool 244 diskette drive 64 external 64 display external adjusting 60 hot key 59 television connecting 57 troubleshooting 241 video projector connecting 57 display latch 30 display panel adjusting 35 handling 35 opening 35 DMA assignments 235 DVD player general problems 254 m 295 playing DVDs 153 DVD ROM drive 33 troubleshooting 246 E Energy Star 115 expansion port 32 expansion capability 67 external diskette drive 64 display devices 32 57 keyboard 61 microphone 34 monitor 32 59 mouse 62 video device 33 F file backing up 83 Fn esse assigning a key to a program or document 177 changing or removing key assignments 181 keyboard 176 program 176 starting 176 viewing key assignments 180 function keys 88 a
28. damaged contact your authorized Toshiba representative or your network administrator 29 30 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Finding where everything is located The next few pages take you on a guided tour of your computer Front with the display panel closed m System indicator panel Display latch rT Te a Reset button L Volume control dial Wi Fi on off switch Wi Fi indicator light System indicator panel The system indicator panel is made up of several status lights that provide information about various system functions See System indicator panel lights on page 38 for a description of each of the panel lights Display latch Sliding the display latch opens the computer display panel For more information see Front with the display panel open on page 35 Wi Fi indicator light The 802 1 1b now referred to as Wi Fi wireless fidelity indicator light glows amber when the system is connected to a wireless local area network LAN For more information on wireless networking see Connecting your computer to a network on page 145 Wi Fi on off switch The Wi Fi on off switch turns the optional wireless communication system on or off NOTE For environments that do not permit wireless use or instruct you to turn off all radio devices for example aboard commercial
29. do so before you turn on the computer For more information see Connecting Other External Devices on page 57 4 8 Getting Started Setting up your computer Connecting the AC adapter The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an electrical outlet and to charge the computer s battery AC adapter Power cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter Getting Started 49 Setting up your computer 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN socket on the rear of the computer Connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet If the electrical outlet is live the system indicator panel s AC power light 42 glows green g DANGER Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock Never modify forcibly bend place heavy objects on top of or apply heat to the power cable If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats discontinue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock CAUTION Use of the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in gt such cases Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it Hold the power plug when removing the cable from the outlet
30. esses 58 Directing the display output when you turn on the COMPUTE insni nmin stearate etiam neneiis 59 Adjusting the quality of the external display 0 60 Video IMAM Ss eoisentvnrntrivay aninivsdincatuesticiasnuaivaiehdbnes anid 61 Using an external keybOard ssscsssecssssscsecsstssssscsteseees 61 Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key 61 Using A MOUSE nnno 62 Setting up a PS 2 mouse with the AccuPoint ll 62 Connecting a local printer 63 Connecting an external diskette rive 64 Connecting external speakers or headphones 66 Connecting an external MiCrOPNONE ssesessseseeseeeeees 66 Using an expansion COVICE sccssscscstescstsessteecsesseeesesteees 67 Adding MEeMOTrYy ssssssssssssssssssssrrrrsssssnsnrrnrrsssssnsnrrnrnnnssnsnnrnrnnnnss 68 Memory module S129 iisiiiaiarsivess tnannesativatadiniinened 68 Installing a memory MOMUIE esseeseeesteesseeeeeteeesees 69 Removing a memory MOdUIC sssectsssessceseese 73 Using Select Bay modules s cccitusstircsensesecctiacimeeiaadea tases 73 Removing a module from the SelectBay 74 Inserting a module into the SelectBay sssse 76 Chapter 4 Using the secondary battery with the SelectBay Adapti seia tial 76 Inserting and removing PC Cards sssscsssssesneeeees 78 Inserting a PC Card essccssssssssecsssesessescsnteeesssessensees 78 Removing a PC Card ss c
31. finds To run ScanDisk 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Accessories then point to System Tools 3 Click ScanDisk Windows opens the ScanDisk window In Windows NT run the Disk Administrator Error Checking tool to check disk volumes for errors You can also save a copy of your 2 4 4 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict disk configuration information This information is useful in recovering boot records To check a volume for errors 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Administrative Tools then click Disk Administrator The Disk Administrator displays the primary partition and volumes on your disk s Click the partition you want to check for errors Click Properties or select Properties from the Tools menu Click Tools in the Disk properties sheet Click Check Now in the Error Checking box The Check Disk dialog opens A nn A Q 7 Check Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for some time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Accessories then point to System Tools 3 Click Disk Defragmenter Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically creat
32. flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the computer byte A sequence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data See also bit gigabyte kilobyte megabyte Glossary P 83 cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer s main memory See also CPU cache L1 cache L2 cache CD An individual compact disc See also CD ROM CD ROM compact disc read only memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the computer Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards c
33. hardware conflict Using the Windows 98 Second Edition troubleshooting feature If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem try using Windows Help to troubleshoot the problem first 1 From the Windows Help menu click the Contents tab and select Troubleshooting 2 Click If you have a hardware conflict and follow the steps If there is still a problem Windows 98 Second Edition should display a message that explains what the conflict is For further assistance contact your system administrator Aplan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and configure one device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 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 needs a direct channel to the computer s memory to store information as it works These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources Troubleshooting Guide 2 3 5 Resolving a hardware conflict Int
34. have in short term memory to the hard disk drive should your battery fail If Hibernate is not enabled and your battery dies you will lose data Other Hibernation mode settings When Hibernation mode is enabled you can specify it to be automatically activated when you close the lid or press the power switch To set automatic Hibernation mode 1 nF 2 3 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel In the Control Panel window double click the Power Saver icon In the Power Save Mode tab click the Details button then select the System Power Mode tab The power mode settings window appears Learning the Basics Power down options 1 09 Full Power Properties Power Off System power mode settings 4 Select Hibernate for any or all of the applicable modes C When I press the power button Select this setting if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Select this setting if you want the computer to go into 1 1 Learning the Basics Power down options Hibernation mode when you close the computer s display panel NOTE If you let your machine go into Standby by allowing the system standby time to pass the machine will NOT go into Hibernation You should either save your work before leaving your machine or manually put it into Hibernation If your machine enters Standby while running from the b
35. in this user s guide active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also be called a controller alternating current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare direct current DC application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program 2 8 2 Glossary backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged basic input output system BIOS See BIOS baud rate The speed at which a communication device
36. its case is cracked put J on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately E following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 126 7 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 8 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity CAUTION If the battery does not slide into the slot easily N move the battery lock to the unlocked position and try again Don t force the battery into position 9 Turn the computer right side up Power Management 1 2 5 Taking care of your battery 10 Reconnect any cables 11 Restart the computer For information on changing a battery in a SelectBay module see Using SelectBay modules on page 73 Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions Never try to disassemble a battery pack Don t overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could destroy it causing the release of toxic fumes Don t touch the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery will cause it to overheat and may do permanent damage Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to explode releasing toxic mater
37. keyboard Your computer s keyboard has only one Enter and one Ctrl key Most of the time this doesn t matter However 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 full sized keyboard Using the Fn key you can simulate these separate keys as follows Press Fn and Ctr simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard 8 8 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Cirl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard cerar aa a E The function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For more information see Fn esse on page 176 or Hot Keys on page 269 Windows special keys I Stat key a Application key The Windows special keys Your computer s keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows Start key Opens the Start menu App
38. magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given aname by which it can be retrieved See also file double click To press the AccuPoint control button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In Windows this refers to the primary AccuPoint control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated double density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that can hold up to 720 KB of information half the capacity of a high density diskette See also diskette high density diskette download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the AccuPoint control button or mouse button while moving the cursor to drag a selected object In Windows this refers to the primary AccuPoint control button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM digital versatile or video disc read only memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare
39. module and its cover into the SelectBay 1 Snap the module into the cover if necessary To install the optional secondary battery you must first insert the battery into its SelectBay adapter See Inserting the battery into the adapter on page 77 and Removing the battery from the adapter on page 77 2 Slide the module all the way into the SelectBay Using the secondary battery with the SelectBay adapter The optional secondary battery is shipped with an adapter that fits into the SelectBay You must insert the secondary battery into the SelectBay adapter in order to place the battery into the SelectBay Connecting Other External Devices ra Using SelectBay modules Inserting the battery into the adapter Battery Adapter Battery release lever Snapping the battery into the adapter 1 Align the contacts on the battery with the contacts on the adapter 2 Push down to snap the battery into the adapter Removing the battery from the adapter Removing the battery from the adapter 1 Holding the front of the battery adapter toward you slide the battery release latch to your right 2 Holding the latch to the right push up on the front of the battery until it pops out of the adapter 7 8 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing PC Cards Inserting and removing PC Cards Your Tecra 8200 Series computer comes with two stacked PC Card slots and supports three types of PC Cards
40. 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 the following types of passwords on the Tecra 8200 Series computer A power on user level password that requires you to enter the password whenever you start the computer An instant user level password that secures your open programs and files when you need to leave the computer temporarily 197 19 Keeping Your Files Safe User level passwords A supervisor level password that protects system settings by restricting who can make changes in Toshiba Utilities and TSETUP This is useful if more than one person is using the computer A hard disk drive password that protects your data by requiring a password when you try to access the hard disk whether it s in your computer or in another system You can set a hard disk drive user password and or a hard disk drive master password User level passwords The user level password is the basic level of password security You can use it as both a power on password and an instant password For most users this is all the password security you Il need Protecting against forgetfulness If you ever forget your password a password service diskette lets you bypass the password when starting your computer Once you have used the diskette you must reset your password and create another password service diskette Yo
41. of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge not in a circle If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive 1 0 Learning the Basics Using PC Cards Using PC Cards za TECHNICAL NOTE For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards L check the package to make sure they conform to the 7 PCMCIA 2 1 standard or later Other cards may work with your computer but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use For information on inserting or removing a PC Card see Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 78 Hot swapping With PC Cards you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping NOTE Windows NT Workstation 4 0 does not support PC Card hot swapping Before inserting or removing a PC Card you must shut down the operating system and turn off the computer Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time remember not to remove a card while it is in use Otherwise you could lose valuable information For example Don t remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Don t remove a network card while you are connected to a network Don t remove a SCSI card while any of the SCSI devices connected to it are operating Learning the Basics 1 03 Using your computer at the office
42. of all open programs turns off the display and goes into a low power suspended state The on off light pulsates amber indicating the machine is in Standby NOTE To turn the computer completely off press and hold the power button until the computer stops beeping 4 5 beeps To turn on the computer press and hold the power button until the on off light changes to green The computer returns to the previous settings You can also configure the computer to shut down in Standby when you press the power button For more information see Shutdown mode on page 271 Using Suspend Resume memory mode Suspend Resume memory mode is a Toshiba utility that maintains the operating state of your computer in memory while the computer is off With Suspend Resume memory mode 1 1 Learning the Basics Power down options enabled whenever you turn the computer on you ll be able to continue working where you left off yw NOTE Suspend Resume memory mode is not available on J Windows 98 Second Edition You can enable Suspend Resume memory mode in either of the following ways g Click the Start menu button then click Suspend ex s Press and hold the Fn key then press and release the F3 key When the pop up window appears press and release F3 until the Suspend Resume memory mode icon is highlighted then release the Fn key iJ s Open the Power Saver utility in Control panel click select Ba
43. of settings for power management You mode or create custom modes Pluggedn Create copy Delete Undo HELE ij Running on batteries Create copy Delete Undo LLL Details IV Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar IV Show Intel R SpeedStep TM Technology icon on the taskbar can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each Power source AC power Battery remaining 100 Life on Standby 39 hours Life on Hibernation 28 days About Power Saver Properties Dialog Box Windows 98 Second Edition The Power Save Modes tab displays the remaining amount of time for each of the different power usage modes To show remaining power in Windows NT 1 Click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel ij 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click Power Saver 119 f Toshiba Power Saver Properties 2x 1 20 Power Management Running the computer on battery power The Power Save Properties dialog box appears Power Save Properties 2 xi Power Save Modes Auto Power On Power Settings Power Save Modes Battery Charge Fc External Power eatery Remaining 70 C Full Power Mode Cy High Power Mode CX Medium Power Mode x C Low Power Mode S Me C User Setting Qa Details e IV Show power mode on the taskbar About Cancel Power Save Properties dialog box Windows NT
44. or backward in the DVD content Move the time slider to the left to move backward or move it to the right to move forward The current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar The playback speed slider enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider to the left to slow the playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed The current chapter indicator displays the DVD chapter that is currently playing 156 Paving ovos Using the WinDVD control panel The WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player a TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what p features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format m f and your computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them Audio volume controls Time slider Counter Expanded controls button Maximize Properties Directional buttons Help button WinDVD control panel You can open a shortcut menu by positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which d
45. probably causing the problem Run ScanDisk on the faulty diskette If you re using the diskette drive externally unplug the cable and plug it back in to make sure the connection between the diskette drive cable and the port is secure 246 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict Modem problems The modem dials the line but doesn t connect or cannot maintain the connection You may be connected to a noisy telephone line To check this connect an ordinary telephone to the telephone line and try placing a phone call If you hear an unusual amount of noise or static try connecting the modem to a different telephone line or connecting at a later time There may be an incorrect setting in the communications software Refer to the communications software documentation to customize the modem settings The modem won t receive or transmit properly Make sure the RJ11 cable the one that goes from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the modem s RJ11 jack and the telephone line socket Check the serial port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data bits and stop bits specified in the communications program The modem is on configured properly and still won t transmit or receive data Make sure the line has a dial tone Connect a telephone handset to the line to check this The
46. screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 Click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click the Screen Saver tab In the Screen Saver list the current screen saver is highlighted Click the down arrow at the right of the current screen saver name A list of screen savers displays Click and hold the up arrow by the list or move the slide to the top Click None Click OK Troubleshooting Guide WinDVD problems 25 T WinDVD problems WinDVD has been configured to provide optimum performance and quality based upon your system s available resources Changes made to the system or its configuration may impact the playback performance of the WinDVD player General issues WinDVD controls are disabled Controls may be grayed out by commands on the DVD For example it is common for DVD movie titles to disable fast forward and rewind during the legal notices at the beginning of a movie Playback performance is poor The use of DMA dramatically increases the DVD playback performance of your system To make sure DMA is turned on and check its settings 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click the System icon
47. telephone lin 145 Connecting your computer to a network e ssescseees 145 Toshiba s online resources seeesseesssseessteeesttessneessnsee 147 An overview of using the Internet 147 WENCH trcisiostntvnieieatsinariacitoeisonnteichbrndaeaniiue 147 The World Wide Web aissictsssciscessisainienarssiatiasadsvectieannians 147 Internet Service Providers 148 Connecting to the Internet ssss sssssssisrsssssrrrssssrrrssssens 148 Surfing the Internet sssssissssesrsssssesrrrsssesrrrsssenrrrssssnrns 150 Internet features ssesscsssecssessteecsstssseeessteesstesesesensess 150 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet 151 Chapter 7 WinDVD ssssssssssssssssssssssssrreeereereeeereereeerrrrrnnns 153 Playing DVDS sssssesssisrrsrssssssnserrsrssssssnsnrrrrnsnsnsnnrnrrnrnsens 153 Using the WinDVD toolbat sssscssecsesssesscsessiteees 155 Using the WinDVD status Daf ssscssscssssseesseeens 155 Using the WinDVD control panel essen 156 Using the control panel playback buttons 157 Maximizing the video window essssssesssseessneeeeieeen 159 SIG PIAVIS iiiaio 160 Creating playlists tae tees tees eects a aleaachaaecaececa 160 Loading and playing Playlists 0 0 eeeseeseesseeeseen 161 Resuming normal playback after using playlists 162 Customizing WiINDVD scsesssesscsetsssseeessneeesstteessneeeeees 162 Setting general Properties eees
48. the Internet HINT If you re using a teleohone line at home disable Call A Waiting before connecting through the modem Call Waiting interrupts transmission For more information on using a modem see Setting up for communications on page 142 Chapter 4 Learning the Basics This chapter covers the basics of using your computer Computing tips C Bd Save your work frequently Your work stays in the computer s temporary memory until you save it to the disk You will lose all the work since your last save if for example the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals See your software documentation for details Back up your files to disks or other removable media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place 83 84 Learning the Basics Computing tips It s easy to put off backing up because it takes time However if your hard disk suddenly fails you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy Use ScanDisk Disk Defragmenter and the Maintenance Wizard regularly to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Consult your Windows 98 Second Edition documentatio
49. the battery power usage mode see Power usage mode on page 270 or Power Saver on page 191 1 30 Power Management Additional options for power Additional options for power Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external power sources the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs However if you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options Purchase extra battery packs Install a secondary battery module in the SelectBay See Using SelectBay modules on page 73 Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack and one secondary battery module at a time Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options In this chapter you will explore some of the special features of your Tecra 8200 Series notebook computer Setting up Windows to work with your printer When you turned on your computer for the first time the Windows Setup program offered you the opportunity to define a printer Read this section if you did not do so or if you want to set up a different printer 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 If you are using any non Windows programs you need to set up a printer driver for each of those programs Refer to your program s documentation for more inform
50. the first time Using the computer for the first time When you start your computer for the first time it prompts you to Set up your software Set date time properties Set up your printer e Complete the initial start up procedure Register your computer Windows automatically detects and installs the devices it finds on your computer Follow the instructions on the screen to properly set up and register your computer Registering your computer The last step in setting up your computer is to register your computer After you register Toshiba keeps you up to date with information about new products and upgrades Registering your computer also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you See the registration card and warranty information for details about the warranty options available from Toshiba You can complete and mail the registration card or if you have Windows 98 Second Edition you can register your computer with Toshiba online Windows NT does not support online registration To register your computer complete and mail the registration card provided by Toshiba To register your computer online at a later time double click the icon provided on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen 5 4 Getting Started Shutting down the computer Shutting down the computer It s a good idea to turn off your computer when you re not using it for a while The Shut down
51. the keys You ve connected an external keyboard and Windows displays one or more keyboard error messages The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard 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 Click Start Shut Down and Restart the computer using the AccuPoint II on the internal keyboard The computer will restart and recognize the device The keyboard locks and the computer will not restart Make sure the power is on and press the reset button Troubleshooting Guide 2 41 Resolving a hardware conflict AccuPoint II problems Some of the keyboard problems already listed may affect the AccuPoint II In addition Your finger slides off the AccuPoint II easily If the AccuPoint II cap is oily remove the cap and clean it with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol To remove the cap 1 Firmly grasp the cap and pull it straight up Removing the AccuPoint II cap 2 After cleaning the cap position it on the peg and press it into place yw NOTE The peg is square so be careful to align the cap s J hole with the peg Display problems The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have taken effect Press any key to reactivate the screen You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and Fi simultaneous
52. to try again Deleting the hard disk drive password 1 2 Click Start and point to Programs Click Windows NT Explorer Windows NT Explorer opens Choose the C drive and click the Toshiba folder to open it The Toshiba folder opens Select and double click the hddpwdnt exe file The text box shows that you have a registered password Click Delete then click OK to continue deleting a registered password The Toshiba HDD Password Utility dialog box appears The hard disk drives with a registered password display Registered under the User columns HINT Clicking Cancel allows you to exit the utility 2 2 Keeping Your Files Safe 440 Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT Toshiba HDD Password Utility Toshiba HDD Password Utility dialog box 6 Click User The Master Password dialog box appears t Master Password Main HDD Registered Master Password dialog box 7 Click Delete The dialog box lists all the hard disk drives with registered passwords Keeping Your Files Safe 2 27 Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT 8 Select one or more of the hard disk drives listed by clicking the box next to the drive Click OK The Delete Password dialog box displays the name of the drive for which the password is being deleted after the message Enter the password for Delete Password Fo Enter password for Main HDD in the system unit Password Delete Password dialo
53. up adding memory 68 computer s environment 41 PC Cards 80 setting up your computer 47 shortcuts 176 Shutdown mode 113 Hibernation 113 hot key 113 271 option 113 Shutdown 113 Standby 113 sound system problems 248 SPANWorks 146 speakers 34 66 audible warnings 33 connecting external 137 problems 248 299 stereo sound 33 system alarms 33 Standby command 110 starting a program 92 starting the computer password 205 starting up 53 status lights 37 stereo headphones 34 Suspend Resume memory mode 112 switch Wi Fi 30 system indicator panel 30 37 T television adjusting display 60 connecting 57 58 to composite video port 58 televsion connecting 33 Toshiba online services Toshiba Forum 263 Toshiba s online resources 147 travel conserving power 127 troubleshooting 229 AC power light not on 238 AccuPoint H 231 241 battery 239 CD ROM drive 246 charging the battery 238 checking device properties 236 computer won t start 230 Disk Administrator Error Checking tool 243 Disk Defragmenter 244 diskette drive 233 display 241 DVD playback performance 257 DVD player general problems 254 DVD ROM drive 246 external display device 242 243 external keyboard 240 hard disk drive 232 233 243 hardware 234 keyboard 231 239 AccuPoint II problems 241 keypad overlay 239 memory card 237 modem 246 PC Cards 249 power 238 printer 252 run ScanDisk 243 Windows Help menu 234 WinDVD 257 WinDVD controls 257 TSETUP
54. with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help Connecting Other External Devices 8 1 Connecting your modem to a telephone line Connecting your modem to a telephone line Your computer comes with a built in modem that can be connected to a standard voice grade telephone line The modem allows you to Access the Internet Communicate with your office s local area network LAN or a larger corporate wide area network WAN For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Send a fax directly from your computer Connecting to a phone line Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem port provides an RJ11 jack allowing you to connect the modem to a standard voice grade telephone line 1 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the modem port on the right side of the computer Connecting the telephone cable to the modem port 2 Connect the other end to the RJ11 wall jack 8 2 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line ae I n Connecting to a wall jack CAUTION The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Don t connect the modem to a digital teleohone line A digital line will damage the modem A Now you re ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or
55. you want the cursor to move Pushing harder on the pointing device moves the cursor faster Programmable buttons Each button can be programmed to perform a function you select To program these buttons 1 Double click the mouse icon in the task tray 2 Select the Buttons tab 3 Under Button Assignments choose the button to be programmed and select its new function from the pull down menu 4 Click OK The button is now programmed with the function you chose Primary button Performs the same function as the left button on a mouse 9 2 Learning the Basics Starting a program 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 press the primary button twice in rapid succession Secondary button Performs the same function as the right button on a mouse Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on To find the file use My Computer or Windows Explorer If you prefer to open the program first you have four options You can Double click the icon for the program on your desktop Use the Start menu Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file s Use the Run dialog box Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette This is one of the most importan
56. your DVD ROM drive To do this Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The DVD ROM drive should appear in the list See Checking device properties on page 236 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the DVD ROM properties Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on DVD ROM drives and their operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Disable the Shut off Monitor feature in the Display Properties using the following steps 1 2 3 4 Click the secondary mouse button on a blank area of the desktop Click Properties Click the Screen Saver tab Deselect Shut off Monitor Jumping video lines appear around the DVD ROM video window To change the screen s display resolution 1 Click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click the Settings tab Next to the words Desktop Area move the slider to a lower setting such as 800 x 600 or 640 x 480 206 Troubleshooting Guide DVD operating problems Windows 98 Second Edition 5 Click OK DVD titles games or applications appear distorted Having Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 can cause distortion To disable Stretch go into Hardware Setup and disable it For more information see Hardware Setup on page 181 The
57. 187 methods for accessing 187 U USB Universal Serial Bus hot swapping 32 ports 31 User password 211 V video modes 275 supported 275 video projector adjusting display 60 connecting 57 58 volume control dial 31 W warranty 53 Wi Fi indicator light 30 on off switch 30 wireless networking 145 300 Windows 98 wrists positioning 45 choosing a printer driver 131 power management utility 189 setting up a printer 131 Windows 98 Briefcase 141 Windows 98 Second Edition Plug and Play 235 troubleshooting feature 234 Windows Media Player 140 Windows NT basics 85 first time use 53 logging on 85 operating system differences 27 WinDVD 153 advanced features 167 color balance 173 control panel 156 customizing 162 help 174 Internet browser launching 174 minimum system requirements 259 pan 172 playing DVDs 153 playlists 160 properties audio 164 properties display 166 region codes 163 starting 154 status bar 155 toolbar 155 troubleshooting 257 video window maximizing 159 zoom 171 172 wireless networking 145 Wizards Dial Up Networking Wizard 145 work environment 41 good computing habits 260
58. 3 Expansion device properties sesssescssesssessseesseessseressee 195 Chapter 9 Keeping Your Files Safe sssscsssesssscssecsssessseees 197 Using passwords in Windows sessseesstesesneeesnees 197 User level passwords esssssssesssessseesseesseeseeesneessesseeesness 198 Protecting against forgetfulness sess 198 Setting a user level PASSWOIC secssescssteessseeseeseeeees 199 Disabling the user level password sssi 203 Using the power on user level password 205 Using the instant user level password 206 Supervisor level PASSWOMS sscssssecseessseessnseessterseesees 206 Setting a supervisor level PASSWOFK ssesesssessseecssees 206 Deleting a supervisor level PASSWOMC sessesseeeseee 209 Hard disk drive passwords Windows 98 Second Edition seats e E EEA ae eee eee ee 211 Setting a hard disk drive user password ssessseeeseees 212 Creating a user password service diskette 213 Deleting the hard disk drive user password 214 Setting a hard disk drive master password 215 Deleting a hard disk drive master password 217 Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT cssceseeees 218 Setting a hard disk drive password ssssssisissssisrsses 219 Creating a password backup diskette sssssesseees 224 Deleting the hard disk drive PASSWOTC essere 225 Chap
59. CD ROM emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension extension See file extension 2 86 Glossary external device See device E file A collection of related information saved on disk with a unique name A file may be a program information used by a program or a document See also document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for program files and hlp for help files See also file name folder Also called directory A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders format verb To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates
60. If you did not follow the steps in the previous section make sure you attached the power cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold the power button for a few seconds The computer starts but then shuts down and the on off light glows amber and blinks The computer has become too hot so it has automatically shut down Leave the computer turned off until its interior has reached Troubleshooting Guide 2 3 1 Problems when you turn on the computer room temperature 88 degrees Fahrenheit 30 degrees Celsius or less If the computer will not start after it has been turned off for a while remove the battery and reinsert it For instructions on removing the battery see Changing batteries on page 123 The computer starts but when you press a key on the keyboard or touch the AccuPoint II nothing happens To clear the condition press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously or press the reset button Clearing the condition may get you running but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 234 The message Boot system has changed appears Wait for the setting change to be completed This may take several minutes The message Bad XXXX XXXX appears after the Toshiba logo is displayed Press F1 to enter the setup screen Then press Home to make sure the computer settings are at their default v
61. Inthe Fn esse keyboard click the key you wish to change with the secondary button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 2 To change the key assignment click Direct or Popup and continue as if you were creating a new assignment 3 To remove the key assignment click Clear Hardware Setup Hardware Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through Windows Hardware Setup in Windows 98 Second Edition To access Hardware Setup in Windows 98 Second Edition go to 2 Start Settings Control Panel Double click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon The Toshiba Hardware Setup dialog box appears JOL Toime sao Toshiba HWSetup 2 x Sear Toshiba Hardware Setup Windows 98 Second Edition Toshiba Hardware Setup has the following tabs General Shows the BIOS version memory configuration and Hard Disk Drive HDD mode Password Allows you to set the user password an expansion station eject password and an owner string Device Config Shows the Device configuration options Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings Keyboard Allows you to configure the Fn function key emulation for an external keyboard USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Hardware Alarm Allows you to set the volume of the Low Battery alarm the Panel Close alarm and the system beep Haniwaeseu
62. K The Windows NT Explorer window appears Click the Winutils folder then double click the Hardware Setup Help file Hardware Configuration Options window The Hardware Configuration Options window contains several tabs To view or change the configuration of a hardware device click the tab associated with the device Serial Allows you to choose the default settings for the serial port and modem port Parallel Printer Lets you set the printer port type Pointing Devices Allows you to specify whether you want to use the AccuPoint II a PS 2 mouse or both with your computer 186 Toshiba Utilities Hardware Setup K Xa Display Lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the computer s LCD display or for an external monitor TECHNICAL NOTE When starting the computer in Standby Mode the last screen configuration is remembered If the screen is blank after restarting press Fn F5 in case the display priority has been set for an external monitor CPU Cache Allows you to enable or disable both the CPU cache and Level 2 cache and to set the Write Policy Enabling the cache increases system performance Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which the computer searches the drives for the operating system TECHNICAL NOTE Booting from a CD ROM is not supported by all CD ROM drives Keyboard Allows you to set key combinations on a
63. K 8x16 32K 32K _ 37 9kHz 60Hz Grph 46 9kHz 75Hz 53 7kHz 85Hz 43 SVGA 800x600 pels 8x16 64K 64K 8x16 64K 64K_ 37 9kHz 60Hz Grph 46 9kHz 75Hz 53 7kHz 85Hz 44 SVGA 1024x768 8x16 32K 32K 8x16 32K 32K 35 5kHz 87Hz Grph pels 48 5kHz 60Hz 60 0kHz 75Hz 68 8kHz 85Hz 45 SVGA 1024x768 8x16 64K 64K 8x16 64K 64K 35 5kHz 87Hz Grph pels 48 5kHz 60Hz 60 0kHz 75Hz 68 8kHz 85Hz SVGA 1280x1024 8x16 32K 32K 8x16 32K 32K 35 5kHz 87Hz Grph pels virtual 35 5kHz 60Hz SVGA 1280x1024 8x16 64K 64K 8x16 64K 64K 35 5kHz 87Hz Grph pels virtual 35 5kHz 60Hz 50 SVGA 640x480 pels 8x16 16M 16M 8x16 16M 16M 31 5kHz 60Hz Grph 37 6kHz 75Hz 43 2kHz 85Hz 52 SVGA 800x600 pels 8x16 16M 16M 8x16 16M 16M 37 9kHz 60Hz Grph 46 9kHz 75Hz 53 7kHz 85Hz SVGA 1024x768 8x16 16M 16M 8x16 16M 16M 35 5kHz 87Hz Grph pels 48 5kHz 60Hz 60 0kHz 75Hz 68 8kHz 85Hz These modes are interlaced All others are non interlaced 2 8 Blank Page Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE Some features defined in this glossary L may not be available on your computer RA Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user s guide AC BIOS bps CD CD ROM CMOS COM1 COM2 CPU DC DMA alternating current basic input output system bits per second compact disc compact disc read only memory complementary metal oxide semiconductor communications port serial port
64. Long Life Normal and High Power The power usage mode in Windows 98 Second Edition under AC power is Full Power only a aja q Power usage modes Windows 98 Second Edition The power usage modes in Windows NT are Full power High power Medium power Low power and User setting EFE Full Power Mode Power usage modes Windows NT The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Saver utility For more information see Power Saver on page 191 Ri 217 1 Shutdown mode P Ea Sound m E This hot key displays the shutdown pop up window and cycles through the different Shutdown modes For Windows 98 Second Edition If Hibernation mode is enabled the default the Shutdown modes are Standby Hibernate and Shutdown If Hibernation mode is disabled the choices are Standby and Power Off To enable disable Hibernation mode see Enabling Hibernation mode on page 107 The Shutdown modes in Windows NT are Shutdown and Suspend Resume Memory ao Suspend Resume Memory Sample shutdown modes window Windows NT This hot key cycles through the different alarm volume levels The alarm volume options are off low medium and high Off is always first 212 oD oe Display modes Fn This hot key cycles through the power on display options The display modes are built in display panel only built in display panel and external mon
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66. Port specifications To use an external in A USB diskette drive under Windows NT you must set the USB Legacy item in Hardware Setup to Enabled For more information see Hardware Setup in Windows NT on page 184 For more information about diskettes see Using diskettes on page 94 66 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting external speakers or headphones Connecting external speakers or headphones To attach an external stereo output device 1 Locate the headphone jack on the left side of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the external audio device into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 3 5 mm 16 ohm stereo jack For more information on using headphones or external speakers see Playing an audio CD ROM on page 140 or WinDVD on page 153 Connecting an external microphone Your computer comes equipped with an internal microphone but to record higher quality sounds you can attach an external microphone Ly 1 Locate the microphone jack on the left side of the computer 2 Plug the microphone cord into the microphone jack 3 Turn on the microphone The internal microphone is automatically disabled Once the external microphone is connected the recording process is the same as with the built in microphone For more information see Recording sounds on page 138 Connecting Other External Devices 67 Using an expansion device Using
67. Power down options on page 106 Chapter 3 Connecting Other External Devices This chapter describes how to connect devices that can increase the capabilities of your Tecra 8200 Series computer Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect three different types of external display devices to one of two available video ports C gt lt A television via the composite video port TECHNICAL NOTE In Windows 98 Second Edition you P don t need an Internet connection to watch cable or e f broadcast TV through your computer but you must purchase a compatible TV tuner card A video display device such as a video projection unit via the composite video port Anexternal SVGA monitor via the monitor port 5 5 8 Connecting Other External Devices Using external display devices Before connecting a television video projector monitor or other display device configure your computer for the type of device you re connecting To do this refer to the documentation for your operating system or devices Connecting the display device If you re connecting a television or other video display device to the computer s composite video port first refer to Selecting video cables below for guidelines on choosing a video cable then refer to Connecting to the composite video port on page 58 If you re connecting an SVGA monitor sk
68. RAM or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently such as ROM A computer s main memory is RAM See RAM ROM microprocessor See central processing unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa modem Short for modulator demodulator A device that converts information from digital to analog and back to digital enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines motherboard The main circuit board in the computer It contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system prompt Glossary 2 89 multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in a computer program or presentation Musical Instrument Digital Interface See MIDI network A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be use
69. Second Edition My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down to temporary repair Try again later DVD operating problems Windows 98 Second Edition If you experience a problem playing DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD title try the following steps 1 Check that the disc is in a format that the drive supports DVD ROM DVD R or DVD RW Ensure that the drive is properly installed in the SelectBay It must be inserted completely Ensure that the DVD ROM disk is properly inserted in the drive tray Ensure that the Display properties are not True Color 24 bit If it is set to 24 bit color there will be a video format error To verify your display settings Click Start Settings Control Panel and double click Display Click on the Settings tab and check the Color Palette It should be set to High Color 16 bit If it is not set to High Color change the settings to 16 bit color and click OK Clean the DVD disc and try again A dirty drive can also cause audio problems If you have tried several discs and all fail consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned Troubleshooting Guide 2 5 5 DVD operating problems Windows 98 Second Edition 6 Verify that your computer recognizes
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71. Suspend A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in MS DOS generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands TFT display See active matrix display universal serial bus USB A serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps 12 million bits per second USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices through a single all purpose USB port USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial 29 2 Glossary upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See universal serial bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Web See World Wide Web Wi Fi A trademarked term by the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance which stands for Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 2 11b communication protocol to permit
72. T Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable 33 power alarms 122 conserving 127 monitoring 118 options 130 taking care of your battery 125 universal power supply 273 power button 35 51 52 201 204 cover 35 51 200 204 power cable connectors 273 power management utility 189 Power Save modes 194 changing settings 194 Full Power 194 High Power 194 Low Power 194 Medium Power 194 User Settings 194 power usage modes 127 128 hot key 128 129 icon 195 precautions 46 49 298 primary button 91 printer Add Printer Wizard 132 135 local 32 parallel 32 serial 32 troubleshooting 252 problems diagnosing 230 forgetting your password 200 solving 229 sound system 248 problems See troubleshooting PS 2 compatible keyboard 31 61 mouse 31 R real time clock RTC battery 116 recording wav files 137 sounds 137 region code 163 registration online 53 removing PC Cards 34 80 reset button 31 restarting the computer 230 reset button 31 Resume mode 112 RJ 11 modem jack connecting telephone cable 81 S safety cautions 25 ScanDisk instructions 243 troubleshooting tool 243 screen 52 SCSI adapters 80 secondary button 92 security password 197 PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable 33 setting hard disk drive passwords 211 security lock slot 33 SelectBay battery adapter 76 battery light 39 cover 76 devices 33 drive light 39 lock 37 modules 73 removing module 75 unlatching 75 serial mouse 32 port 32 printer 32 setting
73. Tecra 8200 Series User s Guide Tips for viewing PDFs s To use bookmarks click the Bookmarks tab then click the plus sign next to the bookmark icon to display topics in that chapter Click the minus sign to collapse again To use thumbnails click the Thumbnails tab and double click on the page number you want to view The page will appear on the right side of your screen To print specify a range of pages in the Acrobat Print dialog box or specify noncontiguous pages or a particular page before opening the dialog box Click the Print button or choose File gt Print For more information select Help gt Reader Guide from the Adobe Acrobat window If you need assistance e VirtualTech e support tool Double click the desktop icon or visit the Web site http virtualtech answerteam com InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 10 on page 229 of this guide choose freedom C496 1200M1 TOSHIBA 2 Model Tecra 8200 Series Compact Disk Read Write The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk Read Write CD RW one of the most advanced storage technologies available As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed If you fail to do so this product may not funct
74. User Password section and then follow the prompts to register your password 2 0 Keeping Your Files Safe User level passwords 4 You must restart your computer in order for changes to take effect Your user password is now in effect Use it when you start the computer power on password or when you use the hot key Fn Fi instant password Setting a user level password in TSETUP HINT If you forget your password and have lost your i password service diskette contact the Toshiba InTouch Center US telephone number 800 457 7777 To register a user level password in TSETUP and create a password service diskette 1 Click Start then Shut Down Select Shut down and click OK The computer shuts down and turns itself off 2 Connect your diskette drive For instructions see Connecting an external diskette drive on page 64 or Inserting a module into the SelectBay on page 76 depending upon the type of diskette drive you have 3 Insert a write enabled diskette into the diskette drive HINT Run TSETUP outside Windows at a system prompt If A you try to run TSETUP from an MS DOS session under Windows results can be unpredictable 4 Slide the power button cover on the left side of the computer toward the rear revealing the power button 5 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button in ZA until the on off light on the system indicator panel turns on Keeping Your Files Safe 2 0 1
75. Windows NT and other versions of Windows is that you have to log on even when your computer is not connected to a network To turn on your computer and log on to Windows NT 1 Ifan external diskette drive is connected to your computer or a diskette drive module is installed in the SelectBay check that the drive is empty 2 Ifa printer or other external device is connected to the computer turn on the device 3 If the battery is not charged or you are running the computer on AC power connect the AC adapter See Connecting the AC adapter on page 48 4 Ifthe power button cover is over the power button slide the cover to the rear to reveal the power button Then press and hold the power button until the on off light glows green A screen appears prompting you to select the operating system option in which you want Windows NT to start 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Use the arrow keys to select one of the following operating system options Windows NT Workstation Select for normal operation Windows NT Workstation 4 0 VGA mode Select for troubleshooting Press Enter The Begin Logon dialog box appears NOTE If you don t select an operating system option within 20 seconds the system defaults to the currently highlighted option Press the Ctrl Alt and Del keys simultaneously to begin the Windows NT logon process The Logon Information dialog box appears Enter your user name and passwor
76. You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable and satellite links Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet you need e A modem A Web browser Exploring Your Options 1 49 An overview of using the Internet C A telephone line C gt An Internet Service Provider ISP account Microsoft s Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically configured on your system so that when you first start it it guides you through signing up for a new ISP account with AT amp T WorldNet Service or assists you in setting up your computer to work with your existing ISP If you choose to sign up for Internet access with AT amp T WorldNet you will not be charged for the call Once you have established an ISP account you can connect to the Internet 1 Connect your computer s modem to a telephone line For more information on connecting a modem see Connecting the modem to a telephone line on page 145 2 Start your Web browser Have your modem dial the ISP s telephone number and establish a connection with the ISP s computer Toshiba and Yahoo have joined together to offer you a free account on Yahoo In order to sign up for Yahoo you must have an Internet access account If you are using your computer at the office then you probably connect to the Internet through your comp
77. a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 116 Cleaning the computer CAUTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never eee spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Learning the Basics 1 05 Caring for your computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products Moving the computer Before moving your computer even across the room make sure all disk activity has ended the drive indicator light stops glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected CAUTION Do not pick up the computer by its display panel is or by the back where the ports are located 1 Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer through the accessories information packaged with your system or visit www toshibaaccessories com 10 Learning the Basics Power down options Power d
78. a stored on a diskette Do not twist or bend a diskette 96 Learning the Basics Backing up your files Keep diskettes at room temperature and do not expose them to direct sunlight Otherwise data may be lost Do not place heavy objects on your diskettes Do not eat smoke or use erasers near your diskettes Foreign particles can damage the diskette s surface Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism such as speakers and radios since these can destroy data Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying one or more files to a diskette or another storage device such as a tape drive Copying to a diskette To back up your files to a diskette 1 2 Insert a formatted diskette into the diskette drive Double click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop Double click the drive that contains the file you want to copy Double click the folder that contains the file then click the file you want to copy HINT You can use the Ctrl or Shift key to select more than one file Click File then click Send To Learning the Basics 97 Using a compact disc drive 6 Click the icon for the diskette drive drive A HINT You can also back up a file to a diskette by clicking the A file or files you want to back up click the secondary button then point to Send To and click 3 5 inch Floppy A Using a compact disc drive Your Tecra 8200 Series computer may have a
79. a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C Glossary P 87 hardware tThe physical components of a computer system Compare software Hibernation A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state of your work including all open files and programs when you turn the computer off When you turn on the computer again your work
80. all your local telephone company and give them the following information s The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem The FCC registration number of the modem lt The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which is 0 6B The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request 6 Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If problems arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immediately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone comp
81. alog box This dialog box contains information about your PC Card configuration and status To view the PC Card status with Windows NT 1 2 Click Start then point to Settings Click Control Panel Windows opens the Control Panel Troubleshooting Guide 2 5 1 Resolving a hardware conflict 3 Double click PC Cards PCMCIA Windows displays the PC Card Properties dialog box This dialog box contains information about your PC Card configuration and status The system doesn t seem to recognize my CardBus PC Card Make sure the PC Card Controller Mode is set to Auto Selected the default setting or 16 Bit CardBus The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an T O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Make sure each device has its own I O base address Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own address 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 Click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card Windows 98 Second Edition displays a message saying you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot HINT Windows NT does not support hot swapping S 2 5 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hard
82. alues The message Warning XX XX appears after the Toshiba logo is displayed Press Enter several times The message Password appears after the Toshiba logo is displayed This message is displayed when the password has been set If this message appears enter the password and then press Enter Three consecutive mistakes in entering the password turns off the computer 2 32 Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you turn on the computer You press the power button and hear the system start but you receive a hard disk drive HDD error message There may be a problem starting Windows from your hard disk Follow these steps CAUTION Before using the Toshiba Companion Diskette make sure that your computer has the same operating system as that which is stored on the Toshiba Companion Diskette or additional problems may result Insert the Toshiba Companion Diskette into the diskette drive Restart your computer and press F when the system starts This command instructs the computer to start from the diskette drive The message Welcome to Toshiba Companion Diskette appears on your screen 3 Press Enter The Toshiba Companion Diskette Main Menu displays a list of options 4 Choose Exit to DOS and press Enter The MS DOS prompt A gt appears 5 Type sys c then press Enter The computer processes the command and displays the message system transferred when complete 6 Remov
83. an expansion device The expansion port allows you to connect your computer to an expansion device which is an excellent investment if you re using your computer both in and out of the office When you return to your desk you probably want to connect to your network print reports from your computer or use a mouse instead of the AccuPoint II Connecting cables for each of these devices every time you return to the office is time consuming and inconvenient With an expansion device you can leave external devices connected while you are using your computer away from your desk When you return you can quickly connect your computer and have immediate access to all the devices Toshiba offers the following expansion devices for the Tecra 8200 Series NetDock C Expansion Station for use with the NetDock Gul NOTE The Expansion Station must be used with the NetDock purchased separately For more information see the documentation that comes with the device To purchase a docking solution see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit www toshibaaccessories com 68 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory Adding memory CF E HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit www toshibaaccessories com Your Tecra 8200 Series computer is equipped with a 100 MHz Front Side Bus FSB SDRAM memory mod
84. any s network See your network administrator about connecting to the Internet 1 5 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Surfing the Internet Once connected to the Internet the Web browser displays a home page for example your ISP s home page on the Internet or your company s Web site home page To visit a desired Web site type in the Web address The Web address or Uniform Resource Locator URL is a unique identifier for that computer system linked to the Internet Web addresses can also appear within a Web page s text and are known as links Clicking a link automatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas communicate in real time one on one or in groups by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens Exploring Your Options 1 51 An overview of using the Internet Internet news groups A ne
85. any notes a problem they may temporarily discontinue service When practical they will notify you in advance of this disconnection If advance notice is not feasible you will be notified as soon as possible When you are notified you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation or an authorized representative of Toshiba Corporation Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message 7 Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 1 NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certif
86. arning the Basics Using diskettes To print a file 1 If your printer is not on turn it on now 2 Inthe File menu of the program you are using click Print The program displays a Print dialog box HE Microsoft Fax A sample Print dialog box 3 Click OK to print Using diskettes Diskette in use indicator light Sample diskette drive Eject button Press to eject a diskette from the drive Learning the Basics 9 5 Using diskettes Diskette in use indicator light Glows when the diskette drive is being accessed CAUTION Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the diskette in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive Inserting and removing a diskette To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette so that the arrow on its upper surface points toward the drive Push the diskette gently into the drive slot When the diskette is in place the eject button pops out To remove a diskette C lt Push the eject button and the diskette pops out for easy removal Diskette care Store your diskettes in their boxes or other containers to protect them and keep them clean If a diskette is dirty clean it with a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use cleaning fluids Do not slide back the protective metal cover Do not touch the magnetic surface of a diskette Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the dat
87. ation 131 1 32 Exploring Your Options Setting up Windows to work with your printer Setting up Windows 98 Second Edition to work with your printer To set up a printer with the Windows 98 Second Edition Add Printer Wizard 1 Click the Start button then point to Settings and click Printers The Printers display panel opens P Printers l x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt G QSearch GyFolders Bristow AZ GE X A Fe J Address E Printers x Go Add Printer Printers This Folder contains information about printers that are currently installed and a wizard to help you install new printers To get information about a printer that is currently installed right click the printer s icon To install a new printer click the Add Printer icon Select an item to view its description Printers panel 2 Double click Add Printer Exploring Your Options 1 33 Setting up Windows to work with your printer The Add Printer Wizard starts Add Printer Wizard Add Printer Wizard 3 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer P TECHNICAL NOTE If your printer is Plug and Play Windows L ignore the remainder of this section A 98 Second Edition recognizes it automatically You can 4 Ifthe printer you are setting up Is not connected to a network select Local printer Is connected to a network select Network printer 5 Clic
88. attery you will lose data if the battery fully discharges 5 Once you have made your selections click OK to return to the Power Save Mode tab and click OK to apply the changes and close the Power Saver Properties window For more information about Power Saver see Power Saver on page 191 files and make sure the disk activity lights are off before you turn off the computer If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning on the computer again F NOTE When using Standby or Hibernation mode save your Using Standby command Use Standby when you know you will resume work again soon within eight hours if you start with a fully charged battery NOTE Standby command is not available on Windows NT Standby stores the current state of the computer in memory until you turn on the computer again The computer uses power supplied by the backup battery to store this information Learning the Basics 1 1 1 Power down options Va To shut down the computer using Standby 1 2 TECHNICAL NOTE If the battery discharges fully which will happen if you leave the computer in Standby mode and unplugged for over eight hours your information will be lost So you should save all your work before you turn off the power with Standby command enabled Open the Start menu and click Shut Down Select Stand by and Click OK The computer saves the state
89. ay need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use one of the simultaneous p modes you must set the resolution of the internal display m f panel to match the resolution of the external display device The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher Connecting Other External Devices 6 1 Using an external keyboard Video limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device Ifthe external video device such as an SVGA monitor is capable of displaying at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution only part of the desktop will appear on the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it Since most televisions and video projectors overscan by 15 to 20 percent some of the desktop will be outside the viewing area You can view the edge of the desktop by scrolling to it Ifyou use the display hot key Fn F5 to change the display output with the LCD Display Stretch option enabled and the Display area resolution set to 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 the image on the internal display panel may appear stretched Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full size keyboard you can attach one to your computer The computer s PS 2 port supports any PS 2 compatible keyboar
90. ay panel 3 Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel be careful when opening and closing it Never force the pane beyond the point where it moves easily and never use it to lift the computer 36 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Screen Keyboard Keyboard indicator panel AccuPoint II pointing device Microphone System AccuPoint II indicator panel buttons Screen The computer s screen is a liquid crystal display LCD that provides clear sharp images Keyboard The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 86 Keyboard indicator panel These lights provide information about various keyboard functions See Keyboard indicator panel lights on page 39 for a description of the panel lights AccuPoint II pointing device This device combines the function of a mouse with the convenience of never having to remove your hands from the keyboard See Using the AccuPoint Il on page 91 Microphone The built in microphone lets you record sounds Finding Your Way Around 3 Finding where everything is located System indicator panel These lights provide status information about vari
91. ber REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device is 0 3B NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equipment is jack type s USOC RJLIC 8 Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to K The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision B as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers s The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines foun
92. button To display the control panel again double click anywhere in the video window 1 6 WinDVD Using Playlists Using Playlists TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what p features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format in a and your computers hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them A Playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files so you can play the music selections you want in the order you want to hear them You can only save one playlist at a time Creating playlists B 1 On the WinDVD control panel click the playlist button The Playlist window appears Ix Playlist Selected Files Directory IN Cancel dai Delete T z A zg f Disc iD a aa 2 S Playlist window Using bhi 1 6 1 Click the File button in the lower right corner of the window to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files In the Directory list select the file you want to play first and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist DVD files have an mpg vob or ac3 file name extension After selecting a file the file name appears in the Selected files list You can also double
93. can pet damage computer components or cause your computer to malfunction only one is used extensively Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation Be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for lengthy periods of time CAUTION Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged A use If two cards are installed both can become hot even if Getting Started 47 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before you can use it To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter See Connecting the AC adapter on page 48 To register your computer online or to sign up for an Internet account you must connect the built in modem to a telephone line See Connecting to a phone line on page 81 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory See Adding memory on page 68 Connect a mouse See Using a mouse on page 62 Connect a full size keyboard See Using an external keyboard on page 61 Connect an external monitor See Using external display devices on page 57 Connect a local printer See Connecting a local printer on page 63 Install PC Cards See Inserting and removing PC Cards on page 78 If you want to add any of these devices to the computer you should
94. cations to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 Ensure DMA is turned on For more information see General issues on page 257 3 Make sure that your display driver resolution color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback Some systems do not support video overlays if these parameters are not optimal Try lowering these settings to improve performance Troubleshooting Guide WinDVD problems 25 9 Content issues Movies exhibit poor performance of Director s Commentary or other similar optional content versions Some movies may exhibit poor performance of these features In particular the video portion of the movie may become jerky or show pauses The normal version of the movie will not show this problem WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed The WinDVD application will not function properly if it detects that debug software is present on the system Remove the debug software to restore functionality of WinDVD Minimum system requirements WinDVD performs best when the following recommended components are present in your system DirectX Foundation 6 0 or higher Source Microsoft DirectShow 6 0 Source Microsoft 2x DVD ROM Drive with DMA enabled installed in the SelectBay 260 Troubleshooting Guide Developing good computing habits Developing good computing habits This section suggests some good habits to develop so you are prepared if
95. cel 15 Click OK The Register User Password dialog box warns you for the last time that you are about to register a user password Read this warning carefully Register User Password i C WARNING The hard disk drive User password is about to be registered In the event that you forget your password your hard disk drive will be rendered COMPLETELY and PERMANENTLY INOPERABLE TOSHIBA will NOT be held responsible for any loss of any data any loss of use or access to your hard disk drive or for any other losses to you or any other person or organization that result from the loss of access to your hard disk drive Are you sure you want to register the hard disk drive User password Register User Password dialog box 16 Specify if you want to register the password s Click Yes to register the password Click No to cancel the password registration The HDD Password utility registers the password If you chose to register a different password for each drive the HDD Password utility prompts you to enter the next password 17 Repeat steps 11 through 14 for each drive that requires a new password 2 2 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT After you complete all these steps the HDD Password utility prompts you to create a password backup diskette Creating a password backup diskette Once a password is registered for each selected hard disk drive the HDD Password utility prompts you to
96. chanedenaniaens 257 General ISSUES ass tps siassatcasasicesicinsiadsaananeinininnciaaass 257 Content iSSUCS cscscescsesescsesessesessesessesessesesesesteetseeees 259 22 Minimum system requirements c sees 259 Developing good computing habits essen 260 Use ViNUQCChs aikiniininniicmnanehmuninnwoxeuia 261 If you need further ASSIStANCE eeeesseeesteeestessneeeesteeeseee 263 Before you Call esntastieiineonvaninidacirsianienianienices 263 Contacting WO SHMDG oituessazeresstieteesesconttean ac meccuucrenix 263 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 00 264 Toshiba s Worldwide offices ceesstesssesssseeesteeeseessnteesees 265 Appendix A Hot IK GY S sets wxcpscscasedncesntnsits dndadesenrscadseeseideectonntun 269 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors sscsscsssesssssessees 273 Appendix C Video MOdES sssssssssessscsssssssssssesssesssesssessees 275 Cec eee ee eee eer en one en tree eee re 279 Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful portable multimedia computing Your new Toshiba Tecra 8200 Series notebook computer is designed just for you Because you or your company s Information Technology IT personnel have been given the opportunity to choose among so many options you have a computer that truly meets your specific needs The Tecra 8200 Series notebook s modular design also lets you add change or update components at any time making this computer one of the most flexible tools yo
97. changed the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature in the Mixer Utility default Enabled these may cause feedback Revert to the default settings Optional devices Optional devices can include a printer PC Cards an external monitor or any other device you connect to your computer to expand its capabilities For an external monitor see Display problems on page 241 Troubleshooting Guide 2 49 Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card problems Most PC Card problems occur during 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 Resolving a hardware conflict on page 234 Card information structure CIS When you insert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be configured before you can use them 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 doesn t have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card didn t come with a Windows driver
98. changes in Toshiba Utilities and TSETUP This is useful if more than one person is using the computer NOTE Supervisor level passwords are not available in Windows NT Setting a supervisor level password When a supervisor level password is set you must enter the supervisor password to make changes using Toshiba Utilities or TSETUP Keeping Your Files Safe 2 07 Supervisor level passwords To set a supervisor level password in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 2 6 Click Start then click Shut Down Select Restart the computer in MS DOS mode and click Yes or OK as appropriate Windows shuts down the computer then restarts it in MS DOS mode and displays a system prompt Type c toshiba svpw and press Enter The Supervisor Password program starts and asks if you want to register set a password Press Y The Supervisor Password program prompts 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 The Supervisor Password program displays an asterisk for each character you type The Supervisor Password program indicates your password is registered Restart your computer to return to Windows To set a supervisor level password in Windows NT 1 Click Start then click Shut Down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears Select Shut down the computer then click Yes Windows NT shuts down and the computer turns it
99. click a file name to add it to the playlist Add as many files as you wish to the playlist You must add the files in the order in which you want to play them To delete a file from the playlist select the file in the Selected files list then click Delete To delete the entire list and start over click Delete All When you have finished creating your playlist click Save Playlist to save it You do not assign a name to the saved playlist as you can only save one playlist at a time After saving the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box then click OK to close the Playlist window Loading and playing Playlists 1 In the Playlist window click File to display the saved playlist of files Click Load Playlist to load the saved playlist After loading the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box then click OK to close the Playlist window The DVD begins to play the loaded playlist 1 6 WinDVD Customizing WinDVD Resuming normal playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist click the eject button to open the DVD ROM drive disc tray then close the DVD ROM drive again The DVD resumes normal playback Customizing WinDVD You can control several general WinDVD characteristics such as whether the toolbar and status bar are visible as well as numerous audio and dis
100. command is the normal way to turn off your computer If you are using Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Click Start then click Shut Down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears R What do you want the computer to do C Stand by Restart in MS DOS mode Cancel Help Shut down the computer Windows 98 Second Edition 2 Select Shut down then click OK The computer turns itself off If you are using Windows NT 1 Click Start then click Shut Down Getting Started 5 5 Shutting down the computer The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears Shut Down Windows Shut down the computer Windows NT 2 Select Shut down the computer then click Yes Windows NT shuts down A message tells you to wait while data is saved to disk Then the computer turns itself off 06 Getting Started Shutting down the computer Power down tips There are a few additional things to keep in mind when you turn off the power Never turn off the power while the hard disk drive light or the SelectBay drive light on the system indicator panel is on Doing so may damage your hard disk diskette drive or DVD CD ROM drive If you close the display panel while the computer is on the Panel Close Alarm beeps loudly You can turn off the Panel Close Alarm by using Toshiba Hardware Setup s Hardware Alarm tab For additional information about powering down your computer so that you can start up again where you left off see
101. create a password backup file called an HDD key file Create HDD Key file Please write down this password and store it in a safe and secure place We also suggest that you write the password to a floppy diskette and that you store this diskette in a safe secure place Do you want to backup this password onto a diskette Create HDD Key file dialog box 1 Click Yes to create a password diskette If you choose to create the diskette you are prompted to insert a diskette 2 Inserta blank formatted diskette into the diskette drive press any key to continue then click Yes Your password is saved on the diskette as a text file If you forget your password you can open the text file on another computer and find out what the password is 3 Click Exit to return to the Toshiba Hard Disk Password Utilities dialog box Click OK You are prompted to restart the computer Keeping Your Files Safe 2 2 5 Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT The hard disk drive password will be registered the next time you start the computer Each time you start the computer from the hard disk the system will prompt you to enter your password When prompted type your hard disk drive password and press Enter If you have also selected a password from Toshiba Utilities a prompt for that will appear as well You get three attempts to enter your password correctly After three incorrect attempts the computer shuts down and you must restart it
102. ct discs To remove a compact disc CD or DVD with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc esl or the drive Also if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently push the tray in to close it To remove a compact disc with the computer turned off Learning the Basics 1 01 Using a compact disc drive 3 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover Gently push the tray in to close it Caring for CDs and DVDs C Bd C lt Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean Don t bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it Don t apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc Hold a disc by its outside edge Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the DVD ROM drive from reading the data properly Don t expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold To clean a disc that is dirty wipe it with a clean dry cloth The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center
103. d HINT You can only connect one PS 2 device at a time unless you purchase an optional Y cable Connecting a Y cable to the computer s PS 2 port allows you to connect a PS 2 compatible mouse and a PS 2 compatible keyboard simultaneously Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key An external keyboard doesn t have the Fn key contained on the Tecra 8200 Series computer s built in keyboard If you use the computer s hot keys or have set up key combinations in Fn esse you ll probably miss these features when using an external 6 2 Connecting Other External Devices Using a mouse keyboard Don t worry you can use a key combination on the external keyboard to emulate the Fn key You can set up this key combination through the Windows Control Panel Toshiba Hardware Setup option icon For more information about Hardware Setup see Hardware Setup on page 181 Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer s built in pointing device the AccuPoint II You can use a serial mouse or a PS 2 compatible mouse A serial mouse disables the AccuPoint II A PS 2 compatible mouse allows you to have the AccuPoint II active at the same time Setting up a PS 2 mouse with the AccuPoint II When you connect a PS 2 compatible mouse to the PS 2 port you may use the mouse the AccuPoint II or both CAUTION When connecting any PS 2 device Toshiba A recommends turning off your computer to preve
104. d then click OK The Windows NT desktop appears Using the keyboard Your computer s keyboard contains character keys control keys function keys and special Windows keys providing all the functionality of a full size keyboard ae 2 22 eee2e2ekeee eee a em e ce AALTO o E a eed l H fee Tere eer rr TA a H EA Keyboard Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter except that C gt C gt The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page The lowercase letter 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper case the number and symbol keys are not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator glows when you press the Caps Lock key Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard Although your computer s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full size keyboard it has fewer keys A standard full size keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys editing keys cursor positioning keys and a numeric keypad Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full size
105. d and installed on another computer This password does not encrypt data on the hard disk Setting a hard disk drive master password lets you bypass the hard disk drive user password and access your hard disk in case you forget the hard disk drive user password If you 21 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords Windows 98 Second Edition choose to set a hard disk drive master password you must set it before you set a hard disk drive user password sh HINT The hard disk drive shipped with your computer may not support the master password feature When you attempt to set master password protection your computer may alert you that this feature is not supported by your drive If this happens and you want to establish a master password for your hard disk contact your network administrator for instructions Setting a hard disk drive user password To set a hard disk drive password in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 If you want to create a password diskette connect your diskette drive For instructions see Connecting an external diskette drive on page 64 or Inserting a module into the SelectBay on page 76 depending upon the type of diskette drive you have Click Start then click Run In the Run box type c toshiba hddpwd32 and press Enter The Hard Disk Drive Password program HDDPWD32 displays a warning screen To set a hard disk drive user password type 1 and press Enter To quit w
106. d in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes or x n In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may
107. d to start the computer Compare system disk online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s hard disk such as online documentation or online help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows 2000 palette See color palette parallel Processes that occur simultaneously In communications it means the transmission of more than one bit of information at a time On your computer the parallel port provides a parallel communications interface between the computer and an appropriate device Most modern printers are parallel Compare serial password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of notebook computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fax modem hard disk drive network adapter sound card or SCSI adapter peripheral Any device such as a printer or joystick that is attached to the computer and controlled by the computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer 29 0 Glossary Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to a
108. des for other software that may come preinstalled on your computer and additional software on your Toshiba Configuration Builder CD Operating system notes Under Windows NT the following features are not supported CardAid Universal Serial Bus USB port Device Manager Microsoft online registration Hibernation mode Standby command PC Card hot swapping Plug and Play device installation Safe mode TECHNICAL NOTE Though Windows NT does not support L USB Universal Serial Port specifications you can still use wh a USB compliant device mouse or keyboard by setting the USB Legacy item in Hardware Setup to Enabled 28 Introduction Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServ warranty programs See the warranty and service material included with your computer for registration information If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If you need further assistance on page 263 Chapter 1 Hnding Your Way Around This chapter presents a grand tour of your Tecra 8200 Series computer with illustrations to guide you along your way It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else consult the Quick Start card that shipped with your computer to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or
109. e backup files You may also be able to recover lost data by using utility software which is available from your network administrator Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 245 Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem When a program doesn t run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs 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 incorrectly Hold the diskette by its label with the hub side facing down and insert it so that 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 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 doesn t have the files necessary to start the computer Replace it with a bootable diskette The drive can t read a diskette Try another diskette If you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the diskette drive is
110. e or external microphone Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers TECHNICAL NOTE Use amplified speakers that require an L external power source Other types of speakers will be wh inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through headphones or external speakers O 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack To adjust the volume C For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker L For headphones use the computer s volume control dial 1 3 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Recording sounds You may record sounds and save them as wav files using the built in microphone or an external microphone The easiest way to record is through the computer s built in microphone an DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is the format for storing sound in files in Windows To record sounds using the microphone in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the external microphone jack Click Start point to Programs Accessories
111. e than a conventional chair Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Below eye level X Footrest A aT Approximately 90 angles Correct posture and positioning of the computer 52 kod Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor If you are using a conventional chair Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so that 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 Getting Started 4 5 Selecting a place to work 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 Lighting Proper lighting can improve the readability of the display and reduce eyestrain Position the display panel or external monitor 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 lig
112. e the diskette from the diskette drive 7 Restart your computer Your system should start Windows from the hard drive Troubleshooting Guide 2 33 Problems when you turn on the computer You press the power button and hear the system start but Windows NT does not load correctly There is a problem starting Windows NT from your hard disk 1 Start the computer from the hard drive and select Windows NT Workstation 4 0 then press Enter 2 When prompted to press the spacebar press the spacebar to invoke the Hardware Profile Last Known Good Menu 3 Press L to switch to the last known good configuration then press Enter The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the diskette drive If the Boot Priority option in Hardware Setup is set to HDD FDD and you have a hard disk problem you won t be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the diskette drive and press while you turn on the power The computer displays the Non system disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously or press the reset button to restart the computer If the problem persists try restarting the computer with the Toshiba Companion Diskette or another reliable system diskette in the diskette drive 2 3 4 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving a
113. eached the end of its useful life Try replacing it The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery it may not charge fully Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power saving features in Power Saver 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 Is 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 Taking care of your battery on page 125 and Conserving power on page 127 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The keyboard produces unexpected characters A keypad overlay may be on If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on press Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numlock light 2 40 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of
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115. eful attention to the Remaining times until permanent box on the General properties tab To change the region code select the desired option in the Current regions list The Remaining times until permanent box displays the remaining number of times you can change the current region before the setting becomes permanent In the Player settings Default DVD drive box select your DVD ROM drive letter Select the Player settings Auto play check box to enable the auto play feature Clear the check box to disable this feature When enabled the auto play feature automatically launches a DVD ROM when it is inserted in the DVD ROM drive In the View box select the items you want to display when WinDVD launches Tool bar is the bar containing basic player functions that is displayed at the top of the WinDVD video window 16 WinDVD Customizing WinDVD Status bar is the bar that is displayed at the bottom of the WinDVD video window Player is the WinDVD control panel 5 Click OK to save your settings Setting audio properties Gul NOTE The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports When playing a DVD some of the control panel features may be unavailable Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them In the Properties dialog box click the Audio tab The Audio tab moves to the front The Current audio track box displays the format and attributes for the current audio track Prop
116. ently press it down into place The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the module Pressing the memory module into the slot Replace the cover plate and the screws 9 Turn the computer over and restart it When you turn on the computer it automatically recognizes the additional memory Connecting Other External Devices 7 3 Using SelectBay modules Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 6 in Installing a memory module to shut down the computer and open the memory module cover 2 Pull the clips away from the memory module The memory module pops partially out of the slot Pulling the clips away from the memory module 3 Carefully remove the module from the slot 4 Replace the cover plate and screws 5 Turn the computer over and restart it Using SelectBay modules The SelectBay gives you additional flexibility By inserting and removing SelectBay modules you can configure your computer for the task at hand without having to carry unnecessary components with you when you travel For example any one of several modules can be used in the SelectBay amp CD ROM drive amp DVD ROM drive The DVD ROM drive can also be used as a standard CD ROM drive 14 Connecting Other External Devices Using SelectBay modules Weight saver insert a honeycomb piece of plastic that reinforces the SelectBay for travel The weight saver came
117. er level password in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Click Start point to Settings Control Panel and click Toshiba Hardware Setup 2 Open the Password tab 3 Click Not Registered A Password dialog box appears 4 Type in the password and click OK 5 Click OK at the bottom of the Hardware Setup window The user password is disabled To delete a user level password in Windows NT 1 Click Start point to Programs and then point to Toshiba Utilities 2 Click Hardware Setup click the Hardware Options button and then select the Password tab 3 Click Not Registered A Password dialog box appears 4 Type in the password and click OK 5 Click OK at the bottom of the Hardware Setup window The user password is disabled 20 Keeping Your Files Safe User level passwords Disabling a user level password in TSETUP To register a user level password in TSETUP and create a password service diskette 1 Click Start then Shut Down Select Shut down and click OK The computer shuts down and turns itself off DEI HINT Run TSETUP outside Windows at a system prompt If you try to run TSETUP from an MS DOS session under Windows results can be unpredictable 2 Slide the power button cover on the left side of the computer toward the rear revealing the power button 3 Hold down the Esc key and press and hold the power button in until the on off light on the system indicator panel turns on green about one second
118. errupt Request channel 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 attention This causes a hardware conflict Direct Memory Access Similarly the data required by the device is stored in a specific place or address in memory called the Direct Memory Access DMA The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly If two or more devices use the same DMA the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the other causing a hardware conflict Plug and Play Va TECHNICAL NOTE Windows NT does not support Plug and Play z Al With Plug and Play and Windows 98 Second Edition avoiding hardware conflicts is easy Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS basic input output system and Windows 98 Second Edition to automatically assign system resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In theory if every device connected to the computer is Plug and Play compliant no two devices will compete for the same system resources You simply plug in the device and turn on your computer Your operating system automatically configures your system to accommodate the new device However if you install an older legacy device that Windows can
119. erties x General Audio Display m Current audio track 2 Fomat DOLBY DIGITAL f Moro Altibutes TEbI74EK75 Toh Stereo Dolby Surround Compatible Vocal options 3D audio No yocal Bight vocal Aspeaker mode Left vocal Both vocal G speaker mode 6 1 channel MM Helody Enable S PDIF output Dalby Pro Logic M Always enable Test Cancel Apply Help Properties dialog box with Audio tab on top 2 Inthe Audio channels box select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows WinDVD 1 6 5 Customizing WinDVD If you have two speakers select one of the 2 speaker modes Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel Stereo mixes the audio channels into two channels Dolby Surround Compatible mixes the audio channels into two channels plus Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound 3D audio provides standard 3D audio sound If you have four speakers select 4 speaker mode WinDVD distributes four unique sound channels to the speakers providing a true surround sound experience If you have six speakers select 6 speaker mode WinDVD automatically distributes 5 1 sound channels to these speakers for enhanced surround sound If you have an S PDIF compliant sound card select Enable S PDIF output This option sends the stereo output through the sound card to an external receiver In the Vocal options box select the desired option for DVDs that s
120. ery powe nsss 116 Charging the batteries ssesssssecssssssesescsstessnasees 117 Monitoring battery DOWEL esses 118 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 122 Changing batteries ss ccs eccteenaiactsanieanieedanaceals 123 TAKING care of your DAML a csciiscisssscasasrenccreassstecrenaspvenacscncs 125 Safety precautions sate ttenativesaatemediineiidhendn 125 Maximizing battery life essssssssccsssssecssteseeeeseeteess 125 Disposing of used batteries Safely 0 esses 126 Conserving OWN sss cts es catia secs 127 Power usage modes in Windows 98 Second Edition 128 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode 128 Additional options for POWEL s ssessesessessessseesneeees 130 Exploring Your ODHONS scctscrasersscressrsscccnaiemanieonion 131 Setting up Windows to work with your printer 131 Setting up Windows 98 Second Edition to work with your printer eseeseccsseecssescesseceseeesseeesssesssstesseneesses 132 Setting up Windows NT to work with your printer 135 Exploring audio features ss ieissssssssireirsssssserrsrrsrssssn 137 Using external speakers or headphones s0 137 Recording sounds sssssesssssssresssssssseserarasunsssorereranssene 138 Playing an audio CD ROM sss sssssssrssssssrrssssnsrrssseeernss 140 Exchanging data with another computer tees 141 Setting up for COMMUNICATIONS 142 Connecting the modem to a
121. es or select your own combination of power management options To do this 1 Click Start point to Settings Control Panel and click on the Power Saver icon 2 Open the Power Save Modes tab and set your options 3 For more information see Power Saver on page 191 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode You may use a hot key to set the power usage mode To set the power usage mode in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power usage pop up window Q aja a Power usage mode pop up window Windows 98 Second Edition 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode The power usage modes under battery power are Long Life Normal and High Power The power usage mode under AC power is Full Power only 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You re now in the selected mode Power Management 1 29 Conserving power To set the power usage mode in Windows NT 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the power usage pop up window AAAA A FulPower Mode Power usage mode pop up window Windows NT 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode The power usage modes are Full power High power Medium power Low power and User setting 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You re now in the selected mode For more information on setting
122. evel passwords Deleting a supervisor level password To delete a supervisor level password in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Click Start then click Shut Down 2 Select Restart the computer in MS DOS mode and click Yes or OK as appropriate Windows shuts down the computer then restarts it in MS DOS mode and displays a system prompt 3 Type c toshiba svpw and press Enter The Supervisor Password program starts and asks if you want to delete a password 4 Press Y The Supervisor Password program prompts you to enter your password 5 Type your password and press Enter Once again the Supervisor Password program displays an asterisk for each character you type The Supervisor Password program indicates that no password is registered 6 Restart your computer to return to Windows 21 Keeping Your Files Safe Supervisor level passwords To delete a supervisor level password in Windows NT 1 10 Click Start then click Shut Down The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears Select Shut down the computer then click Yes Windows NT shuts down and the computer turns itself off Connect your diskette drive For instructions see Connecting an external diskette drive on page 64 or Inserting a module into the SelectBay on page 76 depending upon the type of diskette drive you have Insert the Toshiba Companion Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer After a few minutes
123. f diskette drive you have 2 Click Start then click Run 3 In the Run box type c toshiba hddpwd32 and press Enter The Hard Disk Drive Password program HDDPWD32 displays a warning screen 4 To delete the hard disk drive user password type 1 and press Enter Keeping Your Files Safe 2 1 5 Hard disk drive passwords Windows 98 Second Edition To quit without deleting the password type 3 and press Enter HDDPWD3 displays another warning and asks you whether you want to delete the hard disk drive user password To delete the hard disk drive user password type Y To exit without deleting the password type N If you choose Y HDDPWD32 prompts you to enter your password Type your password and press Enter If the password you typed matches the registered hard disk drive user password the password is deleted Any password service diskette made with the password is now no longer valid Shut down and restart the computer for your changes to take effect Setting a hard disk drive master password CAUTION If you choose to set a hard disk drive user password we strongly recommend that you set a hard disk drive master password as well If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR HARD DISK AGAIN unless you ve set a hard disk drive master password To set a hard disk drive master password in Windows 98 Seco
124. ferent from that to which the receiver is connected s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Gi NOTE Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer s serial port parallel port monitor port USB port PS 2 port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions s This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine CA 92618 1697 949 583 3000 Industry Canada requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conform a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC requirements The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 and refers to internal modems Installation When you are ready to install or use the modem c
125. g box 10 Type the password for the drive shown in the dialog box then click OK A warning box appears offering you one chance to cancel the deletion process HINT Clicking Cancel cancels the deletion process for the current drive and starts the deletion process for the next selected drive Click Yes After all the selected drives have been processed the Delete Master Password dialog box appears HINT Clicking No cancels the deletion process 2 2 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT 12 Click OK The Toshiba HDD Password Utility dialog box displays the drives with deleted passwords as Deleted Pending in the status column 13 Click Exit A dialog box appears prompting you to shut down the computer Toshiba Hard Disk Password Utility A E cancel System shutdown dialog box NOTE If you try to change the password before restarting the computer the password that was in place the last time the computer was started will be the effective password 14 Click OK to shut down the computer Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Guide Some problems you may encounter when using your notebook computer are relatively easy to identify and solve Others may require help from your dealer or the manufacturer of a software program This chapter aims to help you solve many problems yourself without needing additional help It covers the problems you are most li
126. he computer in and turn it on for at least 24 hours 118 Power Management Running the computer on battery power Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery K Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery Off indicates that the battery is not being charged NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashing amber indicates that the computer is using battery power and the battery s charge is running low 4b HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light with the on off light When the on off light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using Windows 98 Second Edition Standby commana Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery s remaining charge The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it operates based on your current rate of power use To show remaining power in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click Power Saver The Power Saver Properties dialog box appears Power Save Modes Hibernate Power Management Running the computer on battery power N s The Power Save Modes are a series
127. he computer to automatically turn itself on 194 Toshiba Utilities Power Saver ob Power Save Modes tab There are five Power Save modes from which to choose You can use different modes for battery operation and for AC adapter operation e heod Full Power mode Does not perform power saving This mode is the default for AC adapter operation High Power mode Saves power with a minimum sacrifice of performance Medium Power mode Saves power with a moderate sacrifice of performance It is the default for battery operation Low Power mode Saves maximum power Power saving has a higher priority than performance User Settings mode Lets you set individual power saving options Use it to configure a power saving mode tailored to your needs To change the Power Save settings 1 2 3 Select Battery Power or External Power Select a Power Save mode Click the Details button The Power Mode Setup dialog appears It has four tabs Display Auto Off Displays power management options HDD Auto Off Hard disk drive power management options Processor Speed Offers CPU power management Miscellaneous Sound system control Select a tab make any changes you require and click OK The new power mode changes take effect Toshiba Utilities 1 9 5 Expansion device properties Selecting the Show power mode on the taskbar check box ah displays the power saving icon o
128. he default setting of Hibernation mode s Power Meter Gives you details about your power sources hese 19 DS XG Power Allows you to set the power mode for the DS XG audio device TECHNICAL NOTE Toshiba recommends that you always Ly have the Hibernation option enabled Hibernation is the a A function that causes your system to save anything you have in short term memory to the hard disk drive should your battery fail If Hibernation is not enabled and your battery dies you will lose data Power Saver Toshiba Power Saver enhances your computer s power management capabilities Power Save Modes is a series of settings for power management You can change which mode your computer uses change settings for each mode or create your own mode Power Saver in Windows 98 Second Edition To access Power Saver Properties in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel l Poversaver 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click the Power Saver icon The Power Saver dialog box appears f Toshiba Power Saver Properties Power Save Modes Hibemate The Power Save Modes are a series of settings for power management You can change which mode your computer is using change the settings for each mode or create custom modes r Plugged in r ij Running on batteries Create copy Delete Undo Create copy Delete Undo PEE PELE De
129. he slot push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer Don t force the card into position 5 Fold the PC Card eject lever into the case Stowing the PC Card eject lever ta 6 To lock the PC Card in its slot turn the computer over and locate the PC Card lock remove the retaining screw slide the lock into the locked position and replace the screw 80 Connecting Other External Devices Inserting and removing PC Cards Removing a PC Card gt G NOTE If your operating system is Windows NT you must turn off the computer before removing PC Cards If the PC Card slots are locked unlock them by turning the computer over locating the PC Card lock removing the retaining screw sliding the lock into the unlocked position and replacing the screw Locate the PC Card ejection tab that corresponds to the slot in which your PC Card is installed The top tab releases a card in the upper slot The bottom tab releases a card in the lower slot Fold out the PC Card eject lever and push it in to remove the PC Card The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Setting up a PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SCSI adapters may need to be set up to work with your computer To set up your PC Card refer to the documentation that came
130. ht that shines directly into your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting 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 strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent short breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break after several hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods Intersperse such activities with other tasks 46 Getting Started Other precautions K Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Other precautions Your computer is designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer CAUTION Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or N subject it to sharp impacts Excessive pressure or impact
131. ials Ifa battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery When you need to replace the main battery use an identical battery from the same manufacturer Maximizing battery life If you re not going to use the computer for a long period remove the battery pack Alternate between battery packs if you have a spare 1 26 Power Management Taking care of your battery Make sure your computer is turned off when you re replacing the battery pack Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack is over 1000 recharges so it should last for years When the battery pack needs replacing the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery pack if it has become damaged The battery can explode if it is not disposed of properly So don t simply throw it away Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may also be illegal Your company may have a procedure for disposing of used batteries safely Otherwise the materials that came with your computer 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 If you cannot find the information you need contact your network adm
132. ication means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Num
133. ick this To do this shortcut Eject open the DVD ROM E rs aa aj drive disc tray Pause temporarily stop play Spacebar u ing a DVD Play start playing a DVD Spacebar i Step move forward through None the DVD one frame at a time Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one frame Stop cease playing a DVD End After stopping the DVD click the play button to resume play ing the DVD Fast reverse move quickly R backward through the DVD con tent When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD b Previous move to the begin PgUp ning of the previous chapter and resume playing the DVD P Next move to the next chap PgDn ter and resume playing the DVD P Bie OD 1 5 9 Click this To do this Fast forward move quickly a forward through the DVD con tent When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD Time move to a specific time slot then click the play button to E manman play the DVD from the selected location Audio volume controls click the plus button to increase vol ume Click the minus button to decrease volume Maximizing the video window Or use keyboard shortcut F None Shift T increases Shift decreases E To close the WinDVD control panel and expand the video window to fill the screen click the Maximize
134. ide quick ways to open programs documents and folders from within any Windows program without using the Start menu This section describes how to use the Fn esse program to quickly access your programs and files With Fn esse you can assign an Fn key combination to Open a Windows program K Open a file in its associated Windows program K Display a customized folder of Windows programs and or files from which to choose Fn esse also has several keys that perform preassigned operations known as hot keys For more information see Hot Keys on page 269 You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse Sg To start Fn esse click Start then point to Programs Toshiba Utilities and then click Fn esse The Fn esse keyboard appears Assignments Options Help es se The Fn esse window i The keys are color coded as follows Available keys are black Assigned keys are blue e Unavailable keys are dark gray 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 C Drag and drop C The Fn esse Browser dialog box The Application Explorer pop up list The method most often used is drag and drop Using drag and drop To assign a key to a program or document
135. ilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver D Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dif
136. imized 10 Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modificatio
137. in your computer s accessories box Diskette drive Secondary battery Secondary hard disk drive HDD G HINT Items from this list that did not come with your computer can be purchased separately See the accessories information packaged with your system or visit www toshibaaccessories com Removing a module from the SelectBay 1 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command See Shutting down the computer on page 54 CAUTION Installing or removing a module while the computer power is on can damage the computer the module or both Turn the computer upside down and locate the SelectBay cover Connecting Other External Devices 7 5 Using SelectBay modules z 3 Slide the SelectBay ejection bar towards the back of the E computer Twist a coin in the ejection slot to push the SelectBay module out about one quarter inch Unlatching the SelectBay 4 Slide the module out of the computer Sliding the module out 76 Connecting Other External Devices Using SelectBay modules If you are removing the weight saver retain it for transporting the computer when no other module is installed in the SelectBay NOTE Your computer comes with one SelectBay cover for modules including the weight saver module This cover must be attached to a module before you insert it into the SelectBay Inserting a module into the SelectBay This section explains how to install a
138. in 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 Gi WARNING Using the computer keyboard incorrectly can result in discomfort and possible injury If your hands wrists and or arms hurt while typing stop using the computer and rest If the discomfort persists consult a physician This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consult books on ergonomics repetitive motion injury and repetitive stress syndrome Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries Consider the following when placing your computer Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching Ifyou use an external monitor the top of the screen should be no higher than eye level Ifyou use a paper holder set it at the same height and distance as the screen Ad Getting Started Selecting a place to work Seating and posture When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortabl
139. in battery 39 status 39 Master password 211 memory adding 68 expansion slots 69 memory module 37 inserting illustration 72 removing 73 removing screws 70 microphone built in 36 external 66 jack 34 137 problems 248 Microsoft CD Player 141 modem connecting to telephone line 81 determining COM port 143 port 33 resetting port to default settings 143 troubleshooting 246 upgrading 143 monitor connecting 57 58 59 monitor port 32 mouse installing 62 serial 32 62 N network accessing 145 Dial Up Networking Wizard 145 m 297 numeric overlay 40 numlock light 40 O on off light 38 overlay cursor control 39 numeric 40 P parallel port 32 printer 32 password 197 backup file 224 clearing 203 creating 198 forgetting 200 hard disk drive 198 211 instant 206 power on 197 service diskette 200 supervisor level 198 206 types 197 user level 197 206 password security 269 PC Card 102 checklist 249 CIS Card Information Structure 249 common problems 250 configuring 80 enablers 249 hot swapping 102 251 TVO conflict 251 inserting 78 79 inserting and removing 102 modem default 143 nonstandard configurations 249 removing 80 slots 34 troubleshooting checklist 249 Windows driver 249 PC Card lock 37 Plug and Play 235 pointing device 36 port expansion 32 external diskette drive 64 infrared 32 modem 33 parallel 32 PS 2 mouse keyboard 31 serial 32 television 33 USB Universal Serial Bus 31 POR
140. inistrator for assistance Power Management 1 27 Conserving power Conserving power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk DVD ROM CD ROM and diskette drives Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery C Enable Standby or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again Use Toshiba s power saving options These power saving options control the way in which the computer is configured By using them you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage 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 power usage mode and discuss each power saving option 1 28 Power Management Conserving power Power usage modes in Windows 98 Second Edition In Windows 98 Second Edition you can choose from predefined power usage mod
141. installed Flashes when the device is in use Flashes periodically to indicate that the device is available Keyboard indicator panel lights The lights on the keyboard indicator panel provide information about keyboard functions Caps lock light Glows when you press the caps lock key When this light is on pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase capital letter The caps lock key does not affect the number and symbol keys Cursor control light Glows when the cursor control overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor as shown by the white arrow or command printed on the left front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the 40 Finding Your Way Around Indicator panel lights key For more information see Using the overlay for cursor control on page 90 Numilock light Glows when the numeric overlay is on When this light is on pressing an overlay key produces 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 Using the overlay to type numeric data on page 89 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably describes how to connect components and explains what to do the first time you use your computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations This
142. ion properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data please make periodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications comnections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear fac
143. ip to Connecting an external monitor on page 59 Selecting video cables To connect a device to the composite video port you need to purchase a composite video cable For the best video quality always use a properly shielded cable HINT Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than ce 20 feet approximately 6 meters Using a poor quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy picture poor color ghosting video noise or loss of video Connecting to the composite video port To connect the device 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the external video device Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its video in port Connecting Other External Devices 59 Using external display devices 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the plug on the video port adapter included with your computer gt 3 Connect the other end of the video port adapter cable to the composite video port on the right side of the computer 4 Turn on the external video device 5 Set the display mode by pressing Fn F5 or by setting the Display Properties settings For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 59 Connecting an external monitor You can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this C 1 Connect the monitor s video cable to the monitor port on the back of the computer
144. irect key assignment select Direct The Add Edit Command dialog box appears Enter the Description Command Line and Working Directory for the new Fn esse key assignment or click the Browse button to specify this information Click OK io 4 To make a pop up assignment select Popup The Applications Explorer dialog box appears Select the desired folder The left side of the Applications Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and documents 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 are unsure how to do this refer to your Windows documentation Click OK to associate the folder 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 Viewing existing key assignments To view the existing key assignments choose Assignments from the Fn esse keyboard Fn esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box This box lists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned To view items in a pop up list click the Expand popup lists check box Harivareseup 181 Changing or removing existing key assignments 1
145. is returned to the same state it was when the computer was turned off See also Standby Suspend high density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that holds 1 44 MB of data See also diskette hot key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced internal device See device Internet The decentralized world wide network of computers that provides electronic mail the World Wide Web and other services See also World Wide Web keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as the AccuPoint kilobyte KB A unit of data equal to 1024 bytes See also byte L1 level one cache Memory cache built into the processor to help improve processing speed See also cache CPU cache L2 cache L2 level two cache Memory cache instal
146. isplays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays see Creating playlists on page 160 Once a DVD is playing the counter displays the current chapter and elapsed time in hours minutes seconds format From the WinDVD control panel you can open an expanded control panel by clicking the expanded controls button The expanded control panel contains several advanced features See Bie OD 1 5 i Using WinDVD Advanced Features on page 167 for an explanation of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD you are ready to play the disc Using the control panel you can play a DVD from the beginning or move to a desired location then begin playing Audio volume controls Time slider Counter L DvD OB SR cH H M s Pe 01 0 00 12 Fast reverse Previous Next Fastforward WinDVD control panel Or use keyboard Click this To do this shortcut Repeat repeat the current None chapter if the DVD contains chapters Otherwise this button repeats the DVD from the begin ning When the repeat button is activated the repeat symbol appears to the left of the chapter number on the control panel counter The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat button again and the repeat sym bol no longer displays on the control panel 158 Paving ovos Or use keyboard Cl
147. ithout setting a password type 3 and press Enter HDDPWD3 displays another warning and asks you whether you want to set a hard disk drive user password To set a hard disk drive user password type Y To exit without setting a password type N HDDPWD3 displays another warning and asks you whether you want to set a hard disk drive user password Keeping Your Files Safe 2 1 3 Hard disk drive passwords Windows 98 Second Edition 6 To set a hard disk drive user password type Y To exit without setting a password type N If you choose Y HDDPWD32 prompts you to enter your password CAUTION Make sure you choose a hard disk drive user password you can easily remember If you set a password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette and have not set a master password YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR HARD DISK AGAIN Toshiba will not be held responsible for any loss of data any loss of use or access to your hard disk drive or for any other losses to you or any other person or organization that results from the loss of access to your hard disk drive Type a password of up to 10 characters and press Enter HDDPWD32 prompts you to enter the password again Type the password again and press Enter If the passwords match HDDPWD322 prompts you to create a password diskette To create a password diskette type Y To continue without creating a password diskette type N Creating a user pas
148. itor simultaneously external monitor only built in display panel and TV or other external video device simultaneously and TV or other external video device only In order to use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off y Appendix B Power Cable Connectors The computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada United Kingdom 3 UL approved il CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved VDA approved NEMKO approved 2 3 2 4 Blank Page Appendix C Video Modes This appendix lists the video modes supported by the display adapter and identifies the characteristics of each mode The tables have these columns Mode is the mode number in hexadecimal it 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 horizontal and vertical pixels in graphics modes
149. k Next Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 6 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next Add Printer Wizard prompts for the printer port 134 Exploring Your Options Setting up Windows to work with your printer 7 8 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 Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a friendly printer name Enter a name for your printer then click Next HINT If you are using more than one printer make sure the name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference If you want this printer to be The default printer for Windows 98 Second Edition click Yes Available when specifically requested click No Click Next Windows 98 Second Edition prompts you to print a test page If your printer is connected and turned on click Finish to print a test page To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page click No then click Finish You are now ready to print Click OK to print Depending on your program you may see various messages indicating the status of your print job Exploring Your Options 1 35 Setting up Windows to work with your printer Setting up Windows NT to work with your printer To set up a printer with the Windows NT Add Printer Wizard 1 Open the Printers windo
150. k and inform you of any updates whenever you go online To load an update click yes Run a detailed system report that harvests and compiles your system s hardware and software information This report is also accessible to Toshiba s InTouch Center technicians to reference when you place a call or send a question electronically Direct you to Ask IRIS Online Toshiba s instant response information service where you can ask questions and receive answers Send a message electronically with your questions directly to our InTouch Center A representative will address your situation and contact you Troubleshooting Guide If you need further assistance 2 63 If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance 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 are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your Windows 98 Second Edition documentation Ifthe problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult your network administrato
151. kely to encounter For further assistance and solutions use Toshiba s support tool VirtualTech to help diagnose and solve possible problems If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix The more you work with your computer the more likely you are to encounter one or more of the following problems Usually you can solve them relatively easily 229 230 Troubleshooting Guide Problems when you turn on the computer If your computer or one of the devices connected to it isn t working properly try this procedure first 1 Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices connected to it This includes a local printer and any other external devices Check that the electrical outlet is working by plugging in another appliance such as a lamp Check that the power cables are firmly plugged in Check that all cables connecting peripheral devices to the computer are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause signal errors Turn on the peripheral devices Turn on the computer If you are running the computer on battery power check that the battery charge isn t low If the equipment still isn t working properly refer to the device specific sections of this chapter Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer won t start
152. l These instructions assume you have a parallel printer which is the most common type of interface 6 4 Connecting Other External Devices Connecting an external diskette drive To connect the printer 1 Ifthe computer is on turn it off 2 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer s parallel port Use the printer cable illustration as a connection guide o ey oly a To the computer To the printer Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 3 Plug the printer s power cable into a live electrical outlet 4 See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps For more information on getting your printer to print see Printing your work on page 93 Connecting an external diskette drive Some operations such as creating a password service diskette require a diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes An optional external USB diskette drive Connecting Other External Devices 6 5 Connecting an external diskette drive m TECHNICAL NOTE You can also purchase a diskette drive p that operates as a SelectBay device For more information m g see Using SelectBay modules on page 73 To connect an optional external USB diskette drive connect the cable to one of the USB ports Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive zm TECHNICAL NOTE Windows NT does not support USB P Universal Serial
153. led on the motherboard to help improve processing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 cache 2 8 8 Glossary LAN local area network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M megabyte MB A unit of data equal to 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes See also bytes memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily such as
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155. lication key Has the same function as the secondary mouse or AccuPoint I button Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10 key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard er TEI EY a Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys To turn the numeric overlay on press Fn and F11 simultaneously The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on To do so For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters C For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on Press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control overlay keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To disable the numeric overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the overlay for cursor contr
156. lick To press and release the AccuPoint control button or mouse button without moving the AccuPoint or mouse In Windows this refers to the left mouse button or primary AccuPoint control button unless otherwise stated See also double click color palette A set of specified colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time compatibility The extent to which computers programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single computer system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a computer to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers CPU See central processing unit CPU 2 8 4 Glossary CPU cache A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default tThe setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A com
157. ly If you have registered a user level 2 42 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict password press the Enter key type the password and press Enter to return to work If you are using the built in screen try changing the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously If you are using an external monitor K heod Check that the monitor is turned on fo as Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working electrical outlet K kod Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure that the display priority is not set for the built in LCD screen 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 displays a message that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current 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 The display is set to a simultaneous display mode LCD CRT or LCD TV and the external display device doesn t work Make sure the resolution of the external display de
158. move the increases Ed aT te slider to the right to increase video brightness Move it to the left to decrease brightness decreases Directional buttons T Up ry use to navigate the Right a ay WinDVD menus as you A Down s would the arrow keys on lt Left the keyboard The center Enter button represents Enter WinDVD 1 69 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this l EJ Or use keyboard To do this shortcut Numeric keypad use 0 9 these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number After you have entered a chapter number click the enter button on the lower right corner of the numeric keypad J to begin playing that chapter You can clear an entry by clicking the clear X button on the lower left corner of the numeric keypad Menu button displays None all available menus for the current DVD Examples of menus are Root Audio Language Subtitles Use your mouse or the control panel directional buttons to select a menu Click Resume to resume DVD playback Chapter button C displays a list of all the chapters in the current DVD Select the chapter you want to play or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter number 17 WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this na x To do this Title button Displays a list of all the titles on the current DVD Click the title you want to play then click Enter Audio t
159. mputer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it Opening the display panel 1 2 Release the display latch Lift the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Turning on the power To turn on the computer 1 Make sure any external devices such as the AC adapter if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready If an external diskette drive is connected to your computer or a diskette drive module is installed in the SelectBay check that the drive is empty Slide the power button cover on the left side of the computer toward the rear revealing the power button Exposing the power button 5 2 Getting Started Turning on the computer 4 Press and hold the power button in until the on off light on the system indicator panel glows green about one second Turning on the power For the meaning of each light on the system indicator panel see System indicator panel lights on page 38 NN CAUTION Never turn off the computer while any of the IS drives are in use l 5 The preinstalled operating system will load automatically CAUTION When you turn on the computer for the first time dont turn off the power again until the operating system has gt loaded completely Getting Started 5 3 Using the computer for
160. n substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user 11 Approved Countries for use This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig 1 Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland Germany Iceland Treland Japan Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Sweden Switzerland UK USA Greece Italy France Poland Portugal Spain Caution Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig 1 CD ROM DVD ROM safety instruction The CD ROM DVD ROM drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure 12 Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR sub chaper J applicable at the date of manufacture MANUFACTURED Toshiba Corporation 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 0061 Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 CAUTION This ap
161. n external keyboard to emulate the Fn key on the computer s internal keyboard Setting an Fn key equivalent lets you use Hot Keys by pressing the set combination instead of the Fn key Password Allows you to set or reset the user password for power on and instant security USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Universal Serial Bus Legacy Emulation PC Card Allows you to set the PC Card Controller mode LAN Allows you to configure the computer for network communications ee lee By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart your system TSETUP TSETUP is the MS DOS based Toshiba configuration management tool similar to Hardware Setup available through Windows You can access TSETUP during startup or while in Windows HINT TSETUP doesn t run from within Windows You must E exit Windows and run TSETUP while in MS DOS mode There are two methods for accessing TSETUP If your system has either Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows NT installed hold down the Esc key then turn on the computer When you receive the following message Check system Then press F1 key press F1 If your system has Windows 98 Second Edition installed turn on the computer and hold down F8 until the startup menu appears Use the down arrow key to mo
162. n for more information on these and other utilities Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Don t turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Always turn off your computer using the Shut Down or Standby command in Windows 98 Second Edition or using the Shut Down or the Suspend command in Windows NT Do not turn off the computer using the Power button NOTE Windows records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you do not let Windows shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Learning the Basics 8 5 Windows basics Windows basics Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows NT Workstation 4 0 is your computer s operating system If you ve used Windows 98 or 95 you ll find Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows NT Workstation 4 0 similar in many ways For information about your operating system refer to the operating system documentation that came with your computer or access your operating system s online Help To access online Help Click Start then click Help Logging on to Windows NT A major difference between
163. n the taskbar This icon shows the current power saving mode Clicking the Details button displays the Full Power Mode Setup dialog box allowing you to alter the detailed settings of the power saving mode you selected Auto Power On tab To configure your computer to automatically turn itself on at a specific date and time enter the date and time you wish the computer to turn on Expansion device properties You may view the status of your expansion device or modify its settings using the Toshiba Services Configuration To use the Toshiba Services Configuration 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click the Toshiba Services Configuration icon 1 96 Toshiba Utilities Expansion device properties The Toshiba Mobile Services Configuration box appears TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration 2 x Toshiba Mobile Services Configuration box For more information about expansion devices see Using an expansion device on page 67 Chapter 9 Keeping Your Files Safe You may have files on your computer that you want to keep private Your computer comes with several options that can help you keep your computer and files safe from unwanted intrusion This chapter describes the security options for your notebook computer Using passwords in Windows Setting a password lets you leave your computer secure in the knowledge that
164. nd Edition 1 Connect your diskette drive For instructions see Connecting an external diskette drive on page 64 or Inserting a module into the SelectBay on page 76 depending upon the type of diskette drive you have 21 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords Windows 98 Second Edition Click Start then click Run h the Run box type c toshiba hddpwd32 and press Enter The Hard Disk Drive Password program HDDPWD32 displays a warning screen To set a hard disk drive master password type 2 and press Enter To quit without setting a password type 3 and press Enter HDDPWD3 displays another warning and asks you to confirm that you want to set a hard disk drive master password To set a hard disk drive master password type Y To exit without setting a password type N If you choose Y HDDPWD32 prompts you to enter your password Type a password of up to 10 characters and press Enter CAUTION Make sure you choose a hard disk drive master password you can remember easily If you set a hard disk drive user password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette you will need to enter the hard disk drive master password in order to access your hard disk HDDPWD3 prompts you to enter the password again Type the password again and press Enter If the passwords match HDDPWD32 prompts you to create a password diskette To create a password diskette type Y T
165. nd Preferred quality according to your needs 5 Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Playing an audio CD ROM If your Tecra 8200 Series computer came with a CD ROM or DVD ROM drive you can use your computer to play audio CDs CAUTION Before playing an audio CD turn the volume dial down Playing the CD at maximum volume could damage the computer s speakers To insert a CD in the CD ROM drive follow the instructions in Inserting compact discs on page 98 The computer automatically detects the compact disc in the CD ROM drive opens the appropriate player and begins to play the disc Using Windows Media Player Windows 98 Second Edition To start Windows Media Player manually in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Click Start point to Programs Accessories and then click Entertainment 2 Click Windows Media Player Exploring Your Options 1 41 Exchanging data with another computer Using Microsoft CD Player Windows NT To start CD Player manually in Windows NT 1 Click Start point to Programs Accessories and then click Multimedia 2 Click CD Player You can control various functions of CD Player by clicking the buttons on the CD Player control panel amp CD Player Disc View Options Play Pause Stop ect Help Arist Data or no disc loaded Next track Title Please insert an audio comp Skip forward Skip backwards Track
166. neccsaantnusluestemeuaveantueosctess 95 Backing up your TIS tu iztnssieoh mtsnvathiniuaiasecininvneatlaisininessbai 96 Copying to a diskette sic eceencten este teetceacaceeasciss 96 Using a COMPACT CISC CLIVE eesseesssesssteeeteesneessneeeseeens 97 Inserting compact GISCS cs iciessscacscessernescsciasecesateesessesisereas 98 Removing compact discs s ancsasccinstitsaretesntetsvericeedevteentias 100 Caring for CDs and DVDS srcsccciesistctcasiectsststeecteadeesre 101 Using PC Cards etree peers tre tie cane cate ene ree 102 Hot CWA DING assais cctatcssasenettoniatusdnctuet sapheatdenenasdatsie 102 18 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Using your computer at the Off1CO eee 103 Using a computer IOCK ssiisssnsisiassoniininaisssinasrnnmizennndnnicins 103 Caring for your COMputer ssssssissssrsrssssrsrsssssrnrsssseernss 104 Cleaning the COMPUTED esses 104 Moving the COMPUTE vasasisctcetatrtsnvsncssnenaitessateoeianatesnnsines 105 Power down Options 3 ssdssstazcrassccvastauecintsiuctauranicrnneuusdustes 106 Using Hibernation MO e sssscsssscsesessesseecsesees 107 Using Standby command ssssss sssssssrsssssrsrrssssrerrssssesrnsss 110 Using Suspend Resume memory Mode 111 Shutdown mode hot Key sssccsssecssssecesescestecssssees 113 Restarting a computer in a special shutdown mode 114 Power Managementt sssssssccsessesesteseeses 115 Toshiba s energy saver design 115 Running the computer on batt
167. not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions A a This device may not cause harmful interference a This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized When using this device in combination with Wireless LAN Outdoor Antenna products a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance The distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 5 0 cm Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is min
168. not detect Windows may have difficulty assigning system 236 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur To find out what resources Windows has assigned to the legacy device refer to the section Checking device properties 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 TECHNICAL NOTE Windows NT does not support Device Manager To check a device s properties 1 Click Start then point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click the System icon Windows 98 Second Edition displays the System Properties dialog box 3 Click the Device Manager tab 4 Double click the device type 5 To view the properties double click the device Windows 98 Second Edition displays the Device Properties dialog box which provides various tabs to choose from Some of the common ones are C The General tab which provides basic information about the device Troubleshooting Guide 23 Resolving a hardware conflict The Resources tab which lists the resources assigned to the device If you have a device conflict it is shown in the Conflicting device list The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device For further information
169. nt any e possible hardware damage PS 2 mouse with Windows 98 Second Edition To set the PS 2 mouse to work simultaneously with the AccuPoint I 1 Click Start Settings then point to Control Panel 2 Double click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon 3 Select the Pointing Devices tab then click Simultaneous Connecting Other External Devices 6 3 Connecting a local printer PS 2 mouse with Windows NT To set the PS 2 mouse to work simultaneously with the AccuPoint II 1 Click Start select Programs then select Toshiba Utilities 2 Click Hardware Setup click the Hardware Options button then select the Pointing Devices tab 3 Select the Simultaneous radio button then click OK Your computer will prompt you to reboot in order for your changes to take effect Connecting a local printer CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both Before you can connect a printer you need to know whether it uses a serial or a parallel interface Check the printer s documentation If the printer can be switched between serial and parallel mode choose parallel because it is faster You also need a suitable printer cable which may come with your printer Otherwise you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store NOTE If your printer is ECP or IEEE compliant make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable Gi
170. ntrol panel background color or select WinDVD to display the control panel in a different format You can also select About to display copyright and version information Using WinDVD Advanced Features ye TECHNICAL NOTE The DVD author determines what 4 features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format o A and your computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel See Playing DVDs on page 153 for help locating the expanded controls button Directional buttons Numeric keypad aag agoa E magm paa Sanma LW oe A BD GES merr E3 Brightness slider Audio tracks Playback speed slider Camera angles Subtitles Bookmarks WinDVD expanded control panel 1 6 WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Or use keyboard Use this To do this shortcut Playback speed None E i control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider to the left to slow the playback speed or move it to the right to play the DVD faster Placing the slider in the center plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automatically muted at any other playback speed Brightness
171. o color control sliders Move the Color control 1 slider to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow color values Move the slider to the left to increase the yellow and decrease the blue color values Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase the red and decrease the green color values Move the slider to the left to increase the green and decrease the red color values 1 7 WinDVD Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD E Some DVDs contain links to Web sites To enable these links click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet browser Getting Help P Click the control panel Help button to open the WinDVD Help system Exiting WinDVD Click the control panel Exit button or click the Close button to a exit WinDVD Chapter 8 Toshiba Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Additionally Toshiba has added a tab to the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Power Management utility Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options The Toshiba utilities are Fn esse Hardware Setup TSETUP Power Management Power Saver Each of these utilities is described in this chapter 175 ie Fn esse Toshiba s Fn esse program and Windows shortcuts prov
172. o continue without creating a password diskette type N Keeping Your Files Safe 2 1 7 Hard disk drive passwords Windows 98 Second Edition 9 If you are creating a password diskette when prompted insert a blank formatted write enabled diskette in the diskette drive and press any key to continue HDDPWD32 saves the password on the diskette as a text file If you forget your password you can open the text file on another computer and find out what the password is HDDPWD32 displays a warning screen and asks if you want to finish setting the hard disk drive master password To finish setting the hard disk drive master password type Y To exit without setting a password type N The hard disk drive master password will be registered the next time you restart your computer When you need to use the hard disk drive master password type the password when prompted and press the tab key Deleting a hard disk drive master password S HINT You must delete the hard disk drive user password before you can delete the hard disk drive master password To delete a hard disk drive master password in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Connect your diskette drive For instructions see Connecting an external diskette drive on page 64 or Inserting a module into the SelectBay on page 76 depending upon the type of diskette drive you have Click Start then click Run In the Run box type c toshiba hddpwd32 and pre
173. ograms 2 Click Windows NT Explorer Windows NT Explorer opens 3 Choose the C drive and click the Toshiba folder to open it The Toshiba folder opens 4 Select and double click the hddpwdnt exe file A warning screen appears and asks you to confirm that you want to use this optional security feature Once you set a hard disk drive password forgetting the password renders the hard drive inoperable Hard disk drive password warning dialog box 5 Click OK to continue A dialog box appears listing the hard disk drives installed in the computer HINT To exit without setting a hard disk drive password ern click Cancel S X A 22 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT 6 The Toshiba Hard Drive Password Utility dialog box appears Click the box next to the readme file then click OK The readme file appears which explains in detail the difference between the Master and user password features Setting a master password allows the master password user to bypass the user password CAUTION Make sure you choose a hard disk drive password you can remember easily If you set a password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette i WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR HARD DISK AGAIN Toshiba will not be held responsible for any loss of data any loss of use or access to your hard disk drive or for any other losses to you or any other person or organization that re
174. ol The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are the cursor control overlay keys To turn the cursor control overlay on press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on e For lowercase letters hold down Fn while you type the letters e For uppercase letters hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters To use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on e Hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys To return to the cursor control overlay release Shift To disable the cursor control overlay hold down the Fn key and press F10 again The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Learning the Basics 9 1 Using the AccuPoint II Using the AccuPoint Il AccuPoint II pointing device Programmable button ce QS Programmable button C gt Primary button p v G7 Secondary button The AccuPoint II keys Accupoint II pointing device Enables you to move the cursor and to select items on the screen If you would prefer to use a mouse or trackball you can connect one to the computer s serial port or PS 2 port See Using a mouse on page 62 To move the cursor gently push the pointing device in the direction
175. on is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector Glossary 29 1 ROM read only memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to By non volatile we mean that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it serial Processes that occur one at a time In communications it means the transmission of one bit at a time sequentially over a single channel On your computer the serial port provides a serial interface between the computer and an appropriate device Compare parallel shortcut See keyboard shortcut software See program Compare hardware Standby A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again
176. on for up to a month while the computer is turned off TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance always L play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power wl Power Management 1 17 Running the computer on battery power Charging the batteries To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off It takes approximately three hours to charge the battery with the computer turned off or up to 10 hours when the computer is on The main battery light 4 glows amber while the battery is being charged and glows green when it is fully charged The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature lt The battery is almost completely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes The main battery charges the backup and RTC batteries During normal use the main battery keeps the other batteries adequately charged Occasionally the backup and RTC batteries may lose their charge completely especially if you ve had the computer turned off for a long time To recharge The backup battery plug the computer in and leave it turned off for two and a half to five hours The RTC battery plug t
177. or rows and columns 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 only 2 5 2 6 Video Modes This table lists the video modes for the Tecra 8200 Series computer Internal LCD External Monitor Scan Freq Mode Grid Grid hex Type Resolution _ pelxpel Colors pelxpel Colors hor vert 0 1 VGA Text 40x25char 8x8 16 256K_ 8x8 16 256K 31 5kHz 70Hz 2 3 VGA Text 80x25 char 8x8 16 256K_ 8x8 16 256K 31 5kHz 70Hz 0 1 VGA Text 40x25 char 8x14 16 256K_ 8x14 16 256K_ 31 5kHz 70Hz 2 3 VGA Text 80x25char 8x14 16 256K_ 8x14 16 256K_ 31 5kHz 70Hz 0 1 VGA Text 40x25 char 8x16 16 256K 9x16 16 256K_ 31 5kHz 70Hz 2 3 VGA Text 80x25 char 8x16 16 256K 9x16 16 256K_ 31 5kHz 70Hz 4 5 VGA Grph 320x200 pels 8x8 4 256K 8x8 4 256K_ 31 5kHz 70Hz 6 VGA Grph 640x200 pels 8x8 2 256K 8x8 2 256K 31 5kHz 70Hz 7 VGA Text 80x25 char 8x14 Mono 9x14 Mono 31 5kHz 70Hz 7 VGA Text 80x25char 8x16 Mono 9x16 Mono 31 5kHz 70Hz
178. ore playing a DVD turn down the volume page 157 to locate the volume control buttons Insert a DVD into the DVD ROM drive following the instructions in Inserting compact discs on page 98 The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens 153 1 5 Aie DVDs WinDVD If the autoplay feature is enabled the DVD automatically begins to play see Setting general properties on page 163 for information on enabling autoplay To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to Programs 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD Olt e s t wr upon mn uv nmal DB SR CH O HOMO S PRS 00 0 00 00 1 Chapter 00 Time 00 00 00 I Time slider Current time slot indicator Playback speed slider Current chapter indicator WinDVD video window with the control panel ae Oe 1 5 5 Using the WinDVD toolbar The WinDVD window contains a toolbar at the top and a status bar at the bottom If the toolbar or status bar does not appear you can display them by following the instructions in Setting general properties on page 163 The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls Pause the pointer over a button to display its definition The toolbar also contains an adjustment button see Adjusting the color balance on page 173 for more information Using the WinDVD status bar The time slider enables you to rapidly move forward
179. other system may be busy or off line Try making a test transmission to someone else Problems with the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the tray which holds the CD ROM or DVD ROM is closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 247 Open the tray and remove the disc Make sure the tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see if it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure that the disc is lying flat label side uppermost Close the tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the CD ROM or DVD ROM eject button but the CD ROM or DVD ROM tray doesn t slide out Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive eject mechanism requires power to operate If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer for example if the battery is completely discharged use a narrow object such as a straightened paper clip to press the manual eject button This button is in the small hole next to the CD ROM or DVD ROM eject button on the face of the CD ROM DVD ROM tray Some discs run correctly but others do not Check the type of disc you are using The DVD ROM drive supports the Digital Versatile Disc DVD formats
180. ous system functions See System indicator panel lights on page 38 for a description of each panel light Underside o lle fe i A Battery module SelectBay lock Memory module SelectBay module o mannm mnnm a L PC Card lock PC Card lock retaining screw Battery module Lets you to use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available For further information about using the battery see Power Management on page 115 SelectBay lock Keeps the SelectBay module secure in its compartment Memory module Lets you add more memory to your computer For more information see Adding memory on page 68 SelectBay module Optional One of several interchangeable devices which offer exceptional system flexibility For more information see Using SelectBay modules on page 73 PC Card lock Keeps the PC Cards secure in their slots PC Card lock retaining screw Prevents the PC Card lock from accidentally releasing the PC Card lock 3 8 Finding Your Way Around Indicator panel lights Indicator panel lights Two sets of indicator lights the system indicator panel and the keyboard indicator panel display the current state of your system System indicator panel lights This panel is located on the front of the computer
181. overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet The Internet The Internet is an association of thousands of networks and millions of computers around the world connected by communications lines They all work together to share information The World Wide Web The World Wide Web or Web is a subset of the Internet a collection of interlinked documents located on computers 1 4 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet connected to the Internet that work together using a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP The World Wide Web offers information as text images audio or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world Special programs called Web browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection
182. own options The usual method of powering down your computer is the Shut down command described in Shutting down the computer on page 54 With your Tecra 8200 Series computer you have the opportunity to temporarily suspend the operation of your system without having to shutdown Windows When you suspend the computer it takes a snapshot of the current state of your programs and data and saves it When you resume working on your computer the information is recalled returning the computer to its previous state You may suspend your computer in one of the following ways Click Start then Hibernate Windows 98 Second Edition only Hibernation mode saves your current work to the hard disk lose the your information TECHNICAL NOTE Hibernation mode is the safest method L If you use Hibernation and your battery dies you will not 2 Click Start Shut down then Stand by Windows 98 Second Edition only Click Start then Suspend Windows NT only Standby and Suspend Resume modes store the current state of the computer including all your open files and programs in memory until you turn on the computer again The computer uses power supplied by the backup battery to store this information Learning the Basics 1 07 Power down options TECHNICAL NOTE If the battery discharges fully which will p happen if you leave the computer unplugged and in Standby S or Suspend Resume mode for o
183. p 109 LAN Allows you to enable or disable Wake on Lan Pointing Device Allows you to use both the AccuPoint II and external pointing devices together or have the system auto select one Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display CPU Allows you to enable or disable the processor serial number and to set the CPU Frequency Mode to either Dynamically Switchable Always High or Always Low Dynamically Switchable This mode is the default setting for your computer AC Power If your computer is connected to the AC adapter the CPU mode is set to high for faster processing Battery Power If your computer is running on battery power the CPU mode is set to low for slower processing Switching the CPU to low allows you to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery Always High This mode sets the CPU to high when using either the battery or the AC adapter Always Low This mode sets the CPU to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter Boot Priority Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the various drives for the operating system By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change will become default settings when you restart your system 184 Hanvere Senp Hardwa
184. play features You control these general audio and display features from the Properties dialog box 1 Launch WinDVD if it is not already running x 2 On the WinDVD control panel click the Properties button WinDVD displays the Properties dialog box with the General tab on top IM x General Audio Display Current regions r Player settings C 1 USA Canada Default DYD drive E x 2 West Europe Japan South Africa I Auto play C 3 South East Asia C 4 Australia Spanish America View C 5 Russia East Europe Africa M Tool bar C 6 China IV Status bar Remaining times until permanent E IV Player Cancel Properties dialog box with the General tab on top WinDVD 1 6 3 Customizing WinDVD Setting general properties You use the General tab to select the region code the drive letter assigned to the DVD ROM drive the autoplay default option and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content It divides the world into six regions The intent is to enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region The current region code of the WinDVD player installed in your computer is Region 1 comprising the United States and Canada NOTE Most DVD ROM drives let you change the region code usually between one and five times Once a drive has reached the limit the region code cannot be changed again Pay car
185. pliance contains a laser system and is classified as a KS CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the a instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure CLASS 1 LASER PRODUcT Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other LASER KLASSE 1 than those specified in the owners manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba Corporation with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2000 by Toshiba Corporation All rights reserved 13 Export Administration regulation Notice This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATIO
186. ponent attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user direct current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare alternating current AC direct memory access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a computer option off See also enable disc A round flat piece of metal designed to be read from and written to by optical laser technology and used in the production of optical discs such as CDs and DVDs Compare disk disk A round flat piece of material that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form and used in the production of magnetic disks such as diskettes and hard disks Compare disc See also diskette hard disk disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on a diskette or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads Glossary 2 8 5 diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores
187. protect against unauthorized access to your drive Read this information carefully Register User Password ON Warning Warning Warning You are about to register the User password for your hard disk drive This password is used to protect against unauthorized access to your drive After a password is registered your drive can only be accessed by using the corect password This password MUST be entered each time the system is booted in order to access your drive If you forget your password Toshiba will NOT be able to assist you and your hard disk drive will be rendered COMPLETELY and PERMANENTLY INOPERABLE IF you intend to use the hard disk drive Master password feature you must register it first before registering the User password Are you sure that you want to register the hard disk drive User password Register User Password dialog box 12 Click Yes to continue registering the user password The Register Password dialog box appears displaying the name of the drive being registered after the message Enter the password for Register Password Enter password for Confirm new password js Register Password dialog box Keeping Your Files Safe 2 2 3 Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT 13 Type the password in the New Password field 14 Confirm the password by typing the password again in the Confirm new password field HINT To exit without setting a hard disk drive password click Can
188. r Consult your authorized Toshiba representative who is your best source for current information Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you 1 Start with accessing Toshiba on the Internet using any Internet browser by typing www pcsupport toshiba com 2 Next try one of Toshiba s online services The Toshiba Forum can be accessed through CompuServe 26 4 Troubleshooting Guide Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800 457 7777 Outside the United States at 949 859 4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites www toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site www computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan Toshiba s worldwide offices Troub
189. r of the area you want to view in close up 1 7 WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features 3 Hold the primary button and drag the cursor to the bottom right corner of the area you want to view in close up A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view 4 Release the primary button WinDVD automatically fills the window with the selected area Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature 1 With the video window in zoom mode click the pan button located in the lower right corner of the directional button panel 2 With the pointer over the center of the window drag the zoomed window up down left or right The close up view changes to reflect the new zoom window location Zooming out To return the video to normal size click the zoom button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit WinDVD 1 73 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Adjusting the color balance You can adjust the DVD color balance Click the adjustment button on the main DVD video window toolbar to open the Adjustment dialog box Cancel m Brightness _ Color control 2 Default B r Volume r Color control 1 B pj a WinDVD Adjustment dialog box The adjustment dialog box provides another set of sliders for adjusting volume and brightness It also provides tw
190. r printer is ECP or IEEE 1284 compliant make sure you have an IEEE 1284 printer cable Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers You may have connected the printer while the computer was turned on Turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it s ready on line then turn the computer back on The printer doesn t print what I 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 mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information Internet Problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include modem speed time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the site If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser can t find the URL address I typed in Make sure you separated the domain names of the address with the forward slash Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter missed period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site 204 Troubleshooting Guide DVD operating problems Windows 98
191. racks displays a list of all the audio track options This feature is most commonly used with multi language content to change the spoken heard language This button is enabled only when the DYD supports dynamic audio track changes Subtitles displays a list of all the available language subtitles This button is enabled only for DYD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes Select the desired language or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD s default language Or use keyboard shortcut T WinDVD 1 71 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Or use keyboard Use this To do this shortcut Camera angles G HE display a list of all the available camera angles Due to differences in the DVD mastering process some multi angle views may not function properly Bookmark save an None Ay unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the bookmark shortcut menu Click the bookmark name to go to that location on the DVD Click Delete All to delete all bookmarks Zooming in You can zoom in on an area of the WinDVD video window to get a closer look E 2 Click the Zoom button located in the upper left corner of the directional button panel Position the cursor over the top left corne
192. re Setup in Windows NT To access Hardware Setup in Windows NT click Start point to Programs Toshiba Utilities and click Hardware Setup The Toshiba Hardware Configuration window appears SETUP HDD BIOS Version 7 10 12 21 98 HDD Mode Enhanced IDE Configuration Custom Settings a MEMORY Base 640KB Extended 64384KB Hardware Options Shadow RAM 384KB Total 65408KB Toshiba Hardware Configuration Windows NT The Hardware Configuration window displays system information The displayed values are calculated by the system software and cannot be changed The Hardware Configuration window contains Setup panel Displays general information about your computer including the installed BIOS version Memory panel Shows how the computer s memory is allocated HDD panel Displays the type of hard disk drive installed in your computer gt w Hardware Options button Opens the Hardware Configurations Options window where you specify the hardware profile of your computer HaniwareSeup 100 Hardware Configuration online help You can access Hardware Configuration online help Directly through the Help button in the Hardware Configuration window K From Windows NT Explorer To access Hardware Configuration online help through Windows NT Explorer 1 Click the Start menu button then click Run 2 Inthe Run dialog box enter Explorer then click O
193. recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light doesn t come on when you plug in the AC adapter Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to both the power cable and the computer and that the power cable is plugged into the electrical outlet If the AC power light still doesn t come on check that the electrical outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The power cable and AC adapter work correctly but the battery won t charge The main battery may not be making a good electrical connection Turn off the computer remove the battery and confirm that its contacts are clean If they are dirty clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth and replace the battery The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly Its temperature needs to be in the range 5 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again Troubleshooting Guide 2 39 Resolving a hardware conflict If the battery has completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Leave the AC adapter connected wait 20 minutes and see whether the battery is charging If the battery icon is glowing after 20 minutes let the computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on the computer If the battery icon doesn t glow after 20 minutes the battery may have r
194. ring Your Options 1 45 Exchanging data with another computer Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line For more information see Connecting your modem to a telephone line on page 81 Va TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To access a network At the office connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network administrator While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connection Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network Wirelessly you need an optional wireless networking PC Card or an optional Wi Fi module For more information about wireless networking refer to your wireless network device documentation or your network administrator 1 4 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Setting up the connection To set up an office connection consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations To set up a dial up connection
195. roblem 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 Look in your local computer store or bookstore for self help books you can use to supplement the information in the manuals Use VirtualTech VirtualTech is a suite of innovative support resources and tools installed on your computer VirtualTech will make your computing experience easier and more fulfilling by assisting you when you have questions run into problems or need help with your computer or programs e To access VirtualTech double click the VirtualTech icon located on your computer s desktop Following is a summary of the kinds of resources and tools VirtualTech has to offer A library of solutions to common computer problems These are arranged into easy to navigate topics like software hardware and the Internet A set of powerful support tools that can Retrieve hardware and software details whenever you need system configuration information Provide a real time view of your machine s condition and running applications VirtualTech can take up to 10 snapshots of your applications to ensure you can 262 Troubleshooting Guide Use VirtualTech restore your configuration and replace or repair damaged files Chec
196. rve is a registered trademark of America Online Inc Sound Blaster Pro is a registered trademark of Creative Labs Inc Trident XP is a trademark of Trident Microsystems Inc SPANWorks 2000 is a trademark of SPANWorks U S A Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance Yamaha is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and Dolby Digital are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories WorldNet is a registered trademark of AT amp T Inc Yahoo and My Yahoo are registered trademarks of Yahoo Inc Energy Star is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Energy Star compliance As an Energy Star partner Toshiba has determined that this product is Energy Star Compliant Contents IAtrOdUCtO M Remeron ceeneererrertenrtenetet str feereer ert anton earte eter 23 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around ssssssssssecssessessees 29 Making sure you have everything esses 29 Finding where everything is located esses teeestessnteeeeee 30 Front with the display panel closed esssssesessen 30 BACK reunan r N 31 PRUNE SIGUE ienasi 33 LOR SIGs cate tea tetera iaiia 34 Front with the display panel OPeN ssesesseseseneen 35 MIG SSID haces recusvrcsszcnenzcroscheseeantaneesacsciaveen
197. sciemecrenruesseceais 37 Indicator panel lightS ssssssssisissssssssssrrrrssssssssrrsrrsrssssssrsrsnrens 38 System indicator panel lights 38 Keyboard indicator panel lights essences 39 Chapter 2 Getting Started ceessesssessessssessessnessneeenteesas 41 Selecting a place tO WOK secs cece aerate 41 Creating a computer friendly environment 41 Keeping yourself COMPOrtADIC esses teeesttesssteesnee 43 Other OP OCU TIONS eecesessctsesuscuccesernavereotsscrauscdeescesscenieuresceeuees 46 Setting UP YOU COMPUTE cccnccisccasniersstseesesccssteetcanieccasustion 47 16 Connecting the AC adapter eesssssescsssssscsesssnseesen 48 Charging the battery essssssscssssseesscssessssneeseneessen 50 Connecting other external devices sssssesseeeee 50 Turning ON the COMPUTEL eeseeesseecsstseeeessntessnteestteesniee 51 Opening the display Panel ssscssessssssssessesssesssnes 51 Turning on the pOWET ic csienrtenctercztseaieinniiesna gece 51 Using the computer for the first tiMC estes 53 Registering your COmMputer sssssssssiirssssssssrrsrrsrsssssses 53 Shutting down the COMpUter ss sssssssrsssssesrsssssesrrssssnnrrsnsne 54 Power down t pS ssssessesserssesssrsssssssssseserrsrrrerrrnrrrnrrnrrns 56 Chapter 3 Connecting Other External Devices 1 57 Using external display CeVICES eesessseessessessneeeseteen 57 Connecting the display CeVICE
198. section provides guidelines for setting up your computing environment Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to give adequate ventilation otherwise they may overheat 41 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from K Ww K kod Dust moisture and direct sunlight Liquids and corrosive chemicals CAUTION If you spill liquid into the computer turn off the computer unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on contact your network administrator Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as large stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Operate the computer within a temperature range of 41 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit 5 degrees to 35 degrees Celsius and 20 percent to 80 percent non condensing humidity Getting Started 4 3 Selecting a place to work Keeping yourself comfortable Stra
199. self off Connect your diskette drive For instructions see Connecting an external diskette drive on page 64 or Inserting a module into the SelectBay on page 76 depending upon the type of diskette drive you have 20 Keeping Your Files Safe Supervisor level passwords 11 Insert the Toshiba Companion Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer After a few minutes a Welcome screen appears Press Enter The Toshiba Companion Utility main menu appears Use the arrow keys to select Exit to DOS At the A prompt type c toshiba svpw and press Enter The following message appears SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Not Registered Do you want to register the supervisor password lt Y N gt Type Y to set a supervisor password The following prompt appears Enter Password gt Type in a password of up to 10 characters and press Enter The following prompt appears Verify Password gt Reenter the password and press Enter The following message appears SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Registered If the password is incorrect the following message appears Password verify error Do you want to retry lt Y N gt Type Y and reenter the password 12 NOTE After three attempts to enter the correct password the utility exits to the system prompt without setting a supervisor password Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously to return to Windows Keeping Your Files Safe 2 09 Supervisor l
200. set the Shutdown mode 1 Press Fn and F3 simultaneously to display the shutdown mode pop up window Suspend Resume Memary Sample shutdown mode pop up window Windows NT 2 While continuing to press Fn press F3 until you select the desired shutdown mode For Windows 98 Special edition Standby Hibernation and Shutdown For Windows NT Shutdown and Suspend Resume 3 Release the Fn key The pop up window disappears You re now in the selected mode 1 1 Learning the Basics Power down options For more information about the Shutdown mode hot key see Shutdown mode on page 271 Restarting a computer in a special shutdown mode To restart your computer once it is in Hibernation Standby or Suspend Resume mode press the power button or if you suspended your system by closing the display panel simply open the panel The computer restores the suspended data and you can pick up right where you left off Chapter 5 Power Management Toshiba s energy saver design leon Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency s EPA Energy Star Program and has designed this product to meet the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency The computer enters a low power standby mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba or your network administrator We recommend you leave these features active
201. shown Composite video port EJ i Security lock slot Speaker Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software SelectBay Lets you use one of several possible SelectBay modules The DVD ROM drive is shown in place For more information on using your DVD ROM see Using a compact disc drive on page 97 For further information on SelectBay devices see Using SelectBay modules on page 73 Modem port Lets you connect the computer s internal modem directly to a conventional telephone line Network port Lets you connect the computer to an Ethernet LAN local area network Composite video port Lets you connect your computer to an external video device such as a standard television set Security lock slot Attaching an optional PORT Noteworthy Computer Lock Cable to the security lock slot lets you anchor your computer to a large heavy object such as your desk For more information see Using a computer lock on page 103 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Left side PC Card ejection tabs Speaker PC Card slots Headphone jack Microphone jack gt Enna 7 Cooling vent L Power button Power button cover PC Card ejection tabs
202. ss Enter HDDPWD32 displays a warning screen 2 1 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT 4 To delete the hard disk drive master password type 2 and press Enter To quit without deleting the password type 3 and press Enter HINT If a hard disk drive user password is set HDDPWD32 A displays a warning and does not delete your hard disk drive master password If there is no hard disk drive user password set HDDPWD32 displays a warning and asks you whether you want to delete the hard disk drive master password 5 To delete the hard disk drive master password type Y To exit without deleting the password type N If you choose Y HDDPWD32 prompts you to enter your password 6 Type your password and press Enter If the password you typed matches the registered hard disk drive master password the password is deleted 7 Shut down and restart the computer for your changes to take effect Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT Your computer comes with a program preinstalled that lets you set a hard disk drive password This password protects your primary and secondary hard disks by preventing an unauthorized user from accessing your hard disk even if it is removed and installed on another computer This password does not encrypt data on the hard disk Keeping Your Files Safe 2 1 9 Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT Setting a hard disk drive password 1 Click Start and point to Pr
203. ssignments 180 H hard disk drive light 39 Master password 211 password 198 211 passwords 211 troubleshooting 243 User password 211 Hardware Configuration online help 185 Options window 185 view or change device configuration 185 hardware conflicts DMA assignments 235 Interrupt ReQuest IRQ channel 235 Hardware Setup 181 headphones 66 137 jack 34 problems 248 Hibernation mode 106 107 not supported under Windows NT 27 set as default 107 settings 108 hot key alarm volume 271 display modes 272 display output settings 59 instant password 206 269 keyboard 272 keyboard overlays 272 power usage mode 128 129 270 Shutdown mode 271 sound 271 hot keys 269 hot swapping PC Cards 102 peripherals 32 IBM 101 key enhanced keyboard 87 icon power saving 195 icons 25 indicator light Wi Fi 30 296 infrared port 32 transferring files 141 using 142 installing memory modules 68 mouse 62 PC Cards 78 instant password 206 hot key 206 Interrupt ReQuest IRQ channel 235 J jack headphone 34 microphone 34 K keyboard 85 key 36 caps lock key 87 character keys 87 external 61 full size 36 function keys 88 hot keys 272 indicator panel 36 39 overlays 89 troubleshooting 239 Windows special keys 89 L latch display 30 LCD display 36 lighting 45 lights AC power 38 hard disk drive 39 main battery 39 numlock 40 on off 38 SelectBay battery 39 SelectBay drive 39 Wi Fi 30 line in jack 137 M ma
204. sssccsescsseeseestesesnees 163 Setting audio properties seecsseessssecssecssessseeesseeeees 164 Setting display Properties 166 Customizing the Control panel sscssseseeeeees 167 Using WinDVD Advanced Features ests 167 ZOOM MUN korira toatl ame 171 PANNING ks sitesi icrettaisnattoy Ontial sistettavsedbiadadincaent 172 20 ZOOMING OU ic asescactevscevesversssuracaueetscnensveatteavssnneativeesaes 172 Adjusting the Color balance essssssstessesssseesnteeenes 173 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD 174 Getting Help aetecscc as Mase eee ctcietneeeraneettecetgs 174 Exiting WinDVD imesansinnernssmaninnsinians 174 Chapter 8 Toshiba Utilities ccsscssesssessesssssesssssssesseessees 175 FN ESS Oinatin aai 176 Starting Fn esse sssssssssssssesrsssserrsrssneersrsneenrnnsseenrnnsnene 176 Assigning a key to a program or document 177 Viewing existing key ASSIGNMENTS 180 Changing or removing existing key assignments 181 Hardware Setup M 181 Hardware Setup in Windows 98 Second Edition 181 Hardware Setup in Windows NT csssssssseessseeesseeeees 184 TSEJUP iensor aaas 187 Using Power Management s ssssscssescssssssssesseessss 189 POW OP SAW snes sersishonisasesatioishedvie abtannapitonbscl tuininenattesins 191 Power Saver in Windows 98 Second Edition 191 Power Saver in Windows NT csssssessseessssesssserseeesees 19
205. such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second BIOS basic input output system Basic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices The basic measure used in modem communications bps is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the diskette drive before checking the hard disk bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the computer such as the video adapter disk drives and ports It is the pathway through which data
206. sults from the loss of access to your hard disk drive When you are done reading the readme file click OK to return to the dialog box Not all drives allow you to set master passwords The text box within the dialog box shows you if your drive enables you to set a master password If you choose to set a master password you must set it before setting a user password To set a master password you may also use the following steps which describe how to set a user password Keeping Your Files Safe 2 2 1 Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT 8 Click the User button A drop down box appears which lists all available hard drives When you first buy your machine there should be only one hard drive listed 9 Click Register The Register Password dialog box appears listing all the unregistered hard disk drives available for password assignments Register Password Fa Select an HDD from the list below to register its password Use the same password for all devices Register Password dialog box 10 Select one or more of the hard disk drives listed by clicking in the box next to the drive To use the same password for all drives click the box next to the message Use the same password for all devices 2 2 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords Windows NT 11 Click OK to continue setting the password The Register User Password dialog box appears informing you that the user password is used to
207. sword service diskette To create a password service diskette first perform the steps for setting a user password and type Y at step 9 If you are creating a password diskette insert a blank formatted write enabled diskette in the diskette drive and press any key to continue 2 1 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords Windows 98 Second Edition HDDPWD3 saves the password on the diskette as a text file If you forget your password you can open the text file on another computer and find out what the password is HDDPWD3 displays a warning screen and asks if you want to finish setting the hard disk drive user password 2 To finish setting the hard disk drive user password type Y To exit without setting a password type N The hard disk drive user password will be registered the next time you restart the computer Each time you start the computer from the hard disk the system will prompt you to enter your password When prompted type your hard disk drive user password and press Enter Deleting the hard disk drive user password HINT You must delete the hard disk drive user password ce before you can delete the hard disk drive master password To delete a hard disk drive user password in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Connect your diskette drive For instructions see Connecting an external diskette drive on page 64 or Inserting a module into the SelectBay on page 76 depending upon the type o
208. t could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed CAUTION This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety instruction is not observed NOTE This icon indicates information that relates to the safe operation of the equipment or related items 26 Introduction Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information TECHNICAL NOTE This icon highlights technical L information about the unit 7 E HINT This icon denotes helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used Z in the text A Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation in addition to this user s guide An electronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or install it from your Toshiba Configuration Builder CD supplied with your computer amp The Toshiba Companion Diskette Guide explains when to use the Toshiba Companion Diskette and how to use the programs on the diskette that are not discussed in this guide amp The Toshiba Configuration Builder CD Instructions explain how to completely recover selectively reinstall or custom configure your system Introduction 27 The Windows documentation explains the features of the Microsoft Windows operating system Gui
209. t rules of computing NOTE Save data even when you are using Standby If the battery discharges before you return to work your data will be lost unless it has been saved Gul Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals such as every 15 minutes Check your programs documentation to see if they have an automatic save feature Learning the Basics 9 3 Printing your work To save a new file Open the File menu of the program you are using click Save As type a name for the file then click OK To save a file you are updating Open the File menu of the program you are using then click Save Printi HINT To make another copy of the file you are currently working with choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name File names File names can be up to 255 characters in length You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus the following characters _ amp L and File names can include spaces ng your work Before you begin printing make sure your computer is set up for your printer See Setting up Windows to work with your printer on page 131 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the L first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or 2 are changing printers you will need to set up Windows to run with the additional printer s 9 4 Le
210. tails IV Show Power Saver Properties icon on the taskbar IV Show Intel R SpeedStep TM Technology icon on the taskbar Power source AC power Battery remaining 100 Life on Standby 39 hours Life on Hibernation 28 days About 21x OK Cancel Apply Power Saver dialog box Windows 98 Second Edition By changing the options that appear in the Power Saver Properties dialog box and clicking OK you can reconfigure that function You may choose a power saving management strategy to best suit your computing needs If you are running on batteries and the programs that you are using do not require a lot of system resources you may experience longer work sessions by enabling the Normal or Long Life settings Any options that you change become the default settings when you exit the program You do not have to restart your system before they become default settings i Power Saver in Windows NT To access Power Save Properties in Windows NT 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Click Power Saver The Power Save Properties dialog box appears Power Save Properties Power Save Properties dialog box Windows NT The Power Save Properties window contains the following tabs Power Save Modes Allows you to choose from among a group of preset power options or configure your own Auto Power on Allows you to set the date and time that you wish t
211. tart your system Toshiba Utilities 1 89 Using Power Management Using Power Management Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition includes a power management utility that allows you to change many of your default power settings NOTE Toshiba recommends that you use the Microsoft Power Manager to set the Hibernation option only For other power saving options use the Toshiba Power Saver utility To access the Power Management program 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click the Power Management icon A dialog box appears advising you to use Power Saver to adjust the computer s power management settings Power Management Advisory To adjust power management settings close Microsoft Windows 98 Power Mangement and use Toshiba s Power Saver Power Management Advisory dialog box 3 Click OK to close the dialog box The Power Management Properties dialog box appears 1 90 Toshiba Utilities Using Power Management Power Management Properties Power Management Properties dialog box The Power Management Properties dialog box contains the following tabs Power Schemes Allows you to choose from among a group of preset power options Advanced Allows you to choose additional power management options Alarms Allows you to change the settings for the battery alarms Hibernate Allows you to change t
212. te across the telephone lines with another computer you need A modem one comes with your Tecra 8200 Series computer eA telephone line A browser or communications program s An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to use the Internet Exploring Your Options 1 43 Exchanging data with another computer Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM2 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings A DEFINITION Although the terms are often used ZI interchangeably the serial port and COM port are really two LIK f different things The serial port is the physical port on the back of the computer The COM port is a unique identifier the computer uses to communicate with the serial port or other serial devices A If you re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel Windows 98 Second Edition opens the Control Panel 2 Double click Modems Windows 98 Second Edition displays the Modem Properties dialog box 3 Click the Diagnostics tab Your modem should be listed next to one of
213. ter 10 Troubleshooting Guide 229 Problems that are easy to fiX 229 Problems when you turn on the computet ss0 230 Resolving a hardware CONIC essences 234 Using the Windows 98 Second Edition troubleshooting fature ssscssscssscscsessessseseesesses 234 A planOf aCtion sts tautret cena emaamnateaneetnaals 234 Resolving hardware conflicts on your OWN 234 Memory Card problems s sscsssscssesssscetssssteesstesees 237 Power and the Datteries ssssssesssecsseecssersserssessseeseee 238 Keyboard problems ssssssssssrsrsssssssssrrrrsssssssrrnrrsrsssssns 239 AccuPoint Il problemS s sssssssssssssssssssrssrrsrrrsrrrsrrrerrnnrns 241 Display ProDleMs csessesssessesessessessecseeseesneessees 241 Disk drive problem S ssssssssssssrirsiirirrnirrnrrnsrrssrssnssesnnsns 243 Modem problemS ssssssissirssrrsssssssssssssesssssserserseesrenrrn 246 Problems with the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 246 Sound system PF ODINIS cssicscscasvesessnvarcavesecseececranresewaven 248 Optional devices csccsessssssessssecsstsesseesseeessnseesseesseessns 248 PC Card ORO DION Seiad saccsscicuceeteattatsr asians ivtahsfite 249 Printer PIODIGNIS sitsisssasnsnsrasatiantsanssadersedacaaredisiaiaiaensnnitans 252 Internet PROD ISR IS ixisscncsssaasravsreilatdasraauedsarencterctarercunstalstinins 253 DVD operating problems Windows 98 Second Edition 254 WinDVD problemS sssitcisctasctavssanunesitaanits dehaia
214. the computer s COM ports 4 Make a note of the COM port number To verify that the modem is set up properly click the port to which your modem is connected and then click More Info to run the Windows 98 Second Edition Modem Diagnostics 1 4 4 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Windows 98 Second Edition communicates with the modem and displays identifying information reported by the modem If Windows 98 Second Edition cannot communicate with the modem it displays an error message Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows 98 Second Edition documentation 6 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 7 Close the Control Panel To find out which port your modem is connected to in Windows NT 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Double click Modems The Modem Properties dialog box appears Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer s COM ports 3 Make a note of the COM port to which the modem is connected z TECHNICAL NOTE Windows NT communicates with the L modem and displays identifying information reported by the wh modem If Windows NT cannot communicate with the modem it displays an error message If this happens consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows NT documentation 4 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 5 Close Control Panel Explo
215. then select the Device Manager tab 3 Open the CDROM device folder select your DVD ROM device driver then click Properties 4 Select the Settings tab click the DMA check box then click OK The system must be restarted for this setting to take effect The Root or Title menu does not open Most DVD titles have one or both of the Root and Title menus If one menu button appears to do nothing try the other menu button 2 5 8 Troubleshooting Guide WinDVD problems WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change DVD playback performance is dependent upon several system resources Some software changes may also impact playback performance for example downloading new drivers from the Web Before installing a new hardware or software component on your system check for any potential conflicts between its resource requirements and your current system configuration Also if you change your operating system check with your PC manufacturer to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware for example the graphics card and software drivers must support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD Slow playback performance DVD playback is a resource intensive application Other applications and or changes to your system hardware software or configuration can impact playback performance If playback is slower than normal try the following 1 Close any other open appli
216. things go wrong Save your work frequently You can never predict when your computer will lock forcing you to close a program and lose unsaved changes Many software programs build in an automatic backup but you shouldn t rely solely on this feature Save your work It only takes a few moments and it could save you many hours of work to recreate files On a regular basis back up the information stored on your hard disk Files held in your network partition will be backed up for you but you need to back up any important files that reside only on the Tecra s hard disk Here are a few ways you can do this e Use Windows to copy files to diskettes 2 we Connect a storage device to the system and use specialized software to copy all your data from hard disk to a tape Kod Connect the system to a LAN and copy files to some other location on the network Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you ve added software to your system you should back up the software as well as the data If something goes wrong that requires you to format your hard disk and start again reloading all your software and data from a backup will save time Troubleshooting Guide Use VirtualTech 26 1 Read the manuals It s very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a p
217. ttery Power click Details then click the System tab Select the Resume mode option and click OK With this option you can configure your system to Automatically suspend resume operations when you close or open the display panel w TECHNICAL NOTE Never suspend the computer while a L storage device is being accessed If you suspend the 7 computer and decide to continue working wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again Automatically enter Suspend Resume memory mode after being idle for a set amount of time za TECHNICAL NOTE When the computer is connected to a p network disable Suspend Resume memory mode This G utility may terminate your network connection when you turn on the computer again Learning the Basics 1 1 3 Power down options Under normal conditions a fully charged battery will sustain Suspend Resume memory mode for about two days If the computer displays WARNING RESUME FAILURE when you turn on the computer while it is in Suspend Resume memory mode the computer s battery is probably discharged This may happen if you have had the computer turned off for a long time Any work you had not previously saved to disk will be lost To recharge the battery connect the computer to an AC power source and leave it turned off for at least seven hours Shutdown mode hot key You can quickly select the Shutdown mode option by using the Shutdown mode hot key To
218. u ve ever owned 23 2 4 Introduction This guide This user s guide contains basic information about your computer including troubleshooting advice detailed descriptions of your computer s hardware and how to use it and vital notes about Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4 0 HINT Throughout this guide the Windows NT Workstation ce 4 0 operating system is referred to as Windows NT Depending on your needs you can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information If you are new to computers or have not used a notebook computer before read through the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer After that seek out whatever interests you most Introduction 2 5 Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or damage to your equipment The safety instructions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and are highlighted with icons as follows XX DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed W WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard tha
219. u can set register a user level password in either Toshiba Hardware Setup or TSETUP If you use TSETUP you can create a password service diskette CAUTION Make sure you use a password you can remember easily If you ever forget your password contact your network administrator A good way to prevent forgetting your password is to create a password service diskette Refer to Setting a user level password in TSETUP on page 200 for instructions Keeping Your Files Safe 1 99 User level passwords Setting a user level password You can set a user level password in Hardware Setup or in TSETUP Setting a user level password in Toshiba Hardware Setup To set register a user level password in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Click Start point to Settings Control Panel and click 2 Toshiba Hardware Setup 2 Open the Password tab Click Registered A Password dialog box appears 4 Type in the password and click OK Reenter the password and click OK 6 Click OK at the bottom of the Hardware Setup window Your user password is now in effect Use it when you start the computer power on password or when you use the hot key Fn F1 instant password To set register a user level password in Windows NT 1 Click Start point to Programs and then point to Toshiba Utilities 2 Click Hardware Setup click the Hardware Options button and then select the Password tab 3 Click the Registered radio button in the
220. ule The two memory slots in this computer provide various memory configurations When additional memory is added or original memory replaced it is recommended that you use only compatible 100 MHz memory In the event original memory is replaced with invalid memory such as 66 MHz the system will beep and will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check A message may display If this occurs contact Toshiba s support center at 800 457 7777 Since your computer was built to order it should have enough memory to run your current applications However if your requirements change you can install extra memory up to a maximum of 512 MB Memory module sizes Additional memory is easy to install Memory modules come in the following sizes 64MB PC100 SDRAM 128 MB PC100 SDRAM 256 MB PC100 SDRAM Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 69 The computer has two memory expansion slots The following table shows the possible memory configurations Memory Module Size Memory Module Size Total Memory slot A slot B 64 MB 64 MB none 128 MB 128 MB none 64 MB 64 MB 192 MB 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB none 128 MB 128 MB 320 MB 256 MB 64 MB 64 MB 256 MB 384 MB 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 256 MB 256 MB Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory expansion slots on the base of the computer You
221. upport vocal as follows No vocal does not output vocals to any speaker Left vocal outputs vocals to left speakers only Right vocal outputs vocals to right speakers only Both outputs vocals to both left and right speakers In the Dolby Pro Logic box select the Always enable check box to enable Dolby Pro Logic Clear the check box to disable it To test Dolby Pro Logic click the Test button 1 6 WinDVD Customizing WinDVD Setting display properties 1 In the Properties dialog box click the Display tab The Display tab moves to the front General Audio Display J Startup in full screen mode M osp Cancel Apply Help Properties dialog box with Display tab selected 2 Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized Otherwise clear the check box Select the Startup in full screen mode check box to automatically start WinDVD each time with the video window maximized and the control panel hidden Otherwise clear the check box Select the OSD On Screen Display check box to enable OSD Otherwise clear the check box 5 Click OK to save the settings WinDVD 1 67 Using WinDVD Advanced Features Customizing the control panel You can configure the control panel s appearance Position the pointer over the control panel then click the secondary button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options You can select a new co
222. use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 Click Start and point to Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click Dial Up Networking 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects to the network Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator Using SPANWorks 2000 The SPANWorks 2000 application offers enhanced meeting productivity between networked computers You can do such things as transfer files between two computers broadcast a slide presentation simultaneously to several machines set up electronic business cards and send text messages to a few people or to everyone in your proximity network link between computers F NOTE Before using SPANWorks you must establish a To access SPANWorks 2000 S 1 Double click the SPANWorks icon on the desktop Exploring Your Options 1 47 An overview of using the Internet 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to set up a connection to the network Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites can provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 263 An
223. utomatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device Any device such as the AccuPoint or a mouse that enables you to move the cursor on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See central processing unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date R RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read By volatile we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ROM random access memory See RAM read only memory See ROM reboot See boot restart removable disk A disk that can be removed from a disk drive A diskette is one example of a removable disk resolution A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen For a printer resoluti
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225. ve the cursor to item 6 Safe Mode Command Prompt Only on the list and press Enter This will take you to an MS DOS screen At the MS DOS prompt type cd windows and press Enter Then type TSETUP and press Enter 188 eee The first page of TSETUP appears SYSTEMSETUP 1 2 Bl OSversion x xx MEMORY BOOTPRI ORI TY Total 65536KB BootPriority FDD HDD CD ROM HDDPriority PASSWORD Built inHDD SecondHDD Not Registered DISPLAY BATTERY Power OnDisplay Auto Selected BatterySaveMode Full Power LCDDisplayStretch Di sabl ed Mul ti DisplayAdapt SingleAdapt PERI PHERAL TVConfig OperatingSystem Non ACPI PointingDevices Auto Selected OTHERS ExtKeyboard Fn Disabl ed Power upMode Boot USBLegacyEmul ation Disabl ed CPUCache Enabl ed Parallel Port Mode ECP Level 2Cache Enabl ed HardDiskMode Enhanced DE Normal AutoPower On Disabl ed AlarmVol ume Hi gh SystemBeep Enabl ed Tle Sel ect tems Space BkSp Changeval ues PgDn PgUp Changepages Esc Exitwithoutsaving Home Setdefaultvalues End SavechangesandExit A sample TSETUP screen There are two screens each of which is a table displaying default settings To change or view the options available for any particular setting use the arrow keys to move to the setting and press the spacebar to scroll through the options Once you exit MS DOS any changes made to TSETUP become the default settings when you res
226. ver eight hours your information will be lost So you should save all your work before you turn off the power while in Standby or Suspend Resume mode Using Hibernation mode Use Hibernation mode when you don t plan to use your computer again in the reasonably near future or when you want to be certain of preserving the state of your programs and data NOTE Hibernation mode is not available on Windows NT Hibernation mode saves the state of your computer to the hard disk before shutting down completely Hibernation mode uses no battery power to maintain the information Information stored on hard disk does not depend on the battery being charged Hibernation mode is set as the default on your computer To put your computer into Hibernation 1 Open the Start menu 2 Click Hibernate The computer will go into Hibernation and turn itself off Enabling Hibernation mode To enable Hibernation mode in Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Open the Start menu point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click the Power Saver icon 10 Learning the Basics Power down options Click OK to clear the dialog box The Power Management Properties dialog box appears Click the Hibernate tab Click the Enable hibernate support check box then click OK TECHNICAL NOTE Toshiba recommends that you always have the Hibernate option enabled Hibernate is the function that causes your system to save anything you
227. vice and the internal display match For example if the external device is only capable of displaying resolutions up to 800 x 600 you ll need to change the resolution of the internal display to 800 x 600 Troubleshooting Guide 2 43 Resolving a hardware conflict You are using an external display device and part of the desktop isn t visible If the desktop area is set to a resolution greater than 640 x 480 the external device goes into virtual display mode This means that part of the desktop will not display on the screen You can view the lost area by scrolling to it Even if your desktop area is set to 640 x 480 some of the desktop will be outside of the viewing area This is because most televisions and video projectors overscan by 15 to 20 percent You can view the edge of the desktop by scrolling to it Disk drive problems 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 garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or some of the data appears to be missing Make sure you re identifying the drive by its correct name A for the diskette drive or C for the primary hard disk In Windows 98 Second Edition run ScanDisk which analyzes the directories files and File Allocation Table FAT on the disk and repairs any damage it
228. w P Printers Printers Window 2 Double click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts and prompts you to specify how the printer is to be managed Add Printer Wizard Add Printer Wizard dialog box 3 Select one of the following printer management options 13 Exploring Your Options Setting up Windows to work with your printer K My Computer All settings are managed and configured on this computer Network printer server Connects to a printer on another machine All settings for this printer are managed by a print server that has been set by the network administrator NOTE The Add Printer Wizard leads you through the printer setup and configuration process The only difference between setting up a network printer and a local printer are as follows For a local printer you must install a printer driver on your computer For a network printer you must specify the path to the printer or browse to find its network location This action connects your computer to the printer on the network print server Click Next to continue Follow the on screen instructions to complete the printer setup process Exploring Your Options 1 3 Exploring audio features Exploring audio features You can play wav sound files or audio CDs using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers You can use your computer to record sounds using the built in microphon
229. ware conflict There is still a yellow exclamation point 4 over the PCMCIA controller icon in Device Manager Windows 98 Second Edition You ve installed the PC Card as described in Using PC Cards on page 102 but the system still reports the controller with a yellow exclamation point A The PCMCIA INI file may not be installed on your computer Install it referring to the Toshiba Configuration Builder CD Instructions for the installation procedure A PC Card error occurs Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected If the card is attached to an external device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer doesn t print Check that the printer is connected to a working electrical outlet and is turned on Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers won t start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to both the computer and the printer Make sure the Parallel Port Mode option in Hardware Setup is set correctly for your printer If your printer is ECP compatible this option should be set to ECP If your printer is not ECP compatible this option should be set to Std Bi Direct Troubleshooting Guide Internet Problems 25 3 If you
230. will need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver for this procedure CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition reel The computer has two memory expansion slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules 4 Shut down your computer completely using the Shut Down command See Shutting down the computer on page 54 T 0 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 1 Unplug the computer CAUTION Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both l 2 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected 3 Tum the computer upside down ta 4 Locate and remove the screws that hold the cover plate in place i Unscrewing the memory module cover Connecting Other External Devices 7 1 Adding memory 5 Lift off the cover Removing the memory module cover surface to discharge 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 CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal ei 6 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging 7 2 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 7 Insert the memory module in the slot and g
231. wo passwords don t match TSETUP displays an error message Repeat steps 8 and 9 to enter the password again 10 Press End to save your change 20 Keeping Your Files Safe User level passwords 11 TSETUP asks you to confirm your choice Press Y to confirm you want to quit TSETUP prompts you to select the type of diskette you inserted 12 14 CAUTION The TSETUP process overwrites all existing information on the password service diskette Make sure the diskette you use does not contain any important information Press 1 if you re using a 1 44 MB diskette or press 2 if you re using a 720 KB diskette TSETUP creates the password service diskette and displays a message when it s finished 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 Store your password service diskette in a safe place away from the computer CAUTION Don t use your password service diskette for any other purpose If you try to access the diskette you ll receive an error message and will have to reset your password and create a new password service diskette Keeping Your Files Safe User level passwords 203 Disabling the user level password You can disable a user level password in either Hardware Setup or in TSETUP Disabling a user level password in Toshiba Hardware Setup To delete a us
232. wsgroup is similar to a chat room but instead of using a dedicated site to converse about a specialized subject with others in real time it uses a Web site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed like a gigantic bulletin board Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the File Transfer Protocol FTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data 1 5 Exploring Your Options An overview of using the Internet Blank Page Chapter 7 WinDVD Playing DVDs TECHNICAL NOTE For optimum DVD performance always L play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power wh If your computer has a DVD ROM drive you can use InterVideo WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology Your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears See Using the control panel playback buttons on W WARNING Bef

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