Toshiba 4030CDT - Satellite - Celeron A 300 MHz, User Manual

Page 1: ...TOSHIBA Satellite 4000CDT XCDT series For models 4030CDT 4060CDT 4080XCDT 4085XCDT GUIDE ...

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Page 5: ...Satellite 4000CDT XCDT Series User s Guide For Models 4030CDT 4060CDT 4080XCDT 4085XCDT ...

Page 6: ...ate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 2 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 NO TE Onlyperipherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer Operation with non compliant peripherals or periphe...

Page 7: ...on standard device telephone lines Connec tion 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 infor mation upon request Telephone Company Proc...

Page 8: ...phone 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 a...

Page 9: ...SER PRODUCT To use this modelproperly read the instruction manual carefullyand keep it foryour future reference In case ofany trouble with this model please contactyour nearest AUTHORIZED service station Toprevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Use of controls or adjustments or performance ofprocedures other than those specified in the owner s manual may result ...

Page 10: ...ES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR ...

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Page 13: ...de Back Right side Underside Front with the display panel open Display panel Keyboard panel Chapter 2 Getting Started Making sure you have everything Selecting a place to work Creating a computer friendly environment Keeping yourself comfortable Setting up your computer Connecting the AC adapter Charging the battery ...

Page 14: ...ktop Chapter 3 Learning the Basics Precautions Computing tips Using the keyboard Character keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Overlay keys Starting a program Starting a program from an icon Starting a program from Explorer Using the Run dialog box to start a program Saving your work Printing your work Starting again where you left off Using the Stand by command Using Resume Mode Hibernation mode Using disk...

Page 15: ...rectly to a remote computer Communications parameters File transfer protocols Sending afax Toshiba s online resources Turning off the computer Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Chapter 4 Mobile Computing Toshiba s energy saver design Running the computer on battery power Battery safety precautions Monitoring the battery charge Monitoring battery power What to do wh...

Page 16: ...ive window 89 Resizing and moving windows 90 Lesson 7 Closing your programs and files 90 Lesson 8 Creating shortcuts 91 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 91 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 92 Lesson 9 Displaying Web content in individual windows 93 Lesson 10 Changing the wallpaper 98 Lesson 11 Setting the date and time 99 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 100 Lesson 13 If I ...

Page 17: ...Power Extensions Accessing Toshiba Power Extensions Toshiba Power Extensions window Chapter 8 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Problems when you turn on the computer Windows 98 is not working Using Start up options to fix problems Windows 98 can help you Resolving a hardware conflict A plan of action Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Fixing a problem with Device Manager...

Page 18: ...oblems If you need further assistance Before you call Contacting Toshiba Toshiba s worldwide offices Part III Appendices Appendix A Hot Keys Appendix B Features and Specifications Appendix C Power Cable Connectors Appendix D Video Modes Glossary Index Part I Getting To Know Your Computer ...

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Page 21: ...a 333 MHz IntelMobile Pentium II processor a 4 3 billion byte hard disk drive and a 13 3 inch screen measured diagonally capable of displaying up to 65 thousand colors at 1024 x 768 resolution The Satellite 4080XCDT and 4085XCDT have a 366 MHz Intel Mobile Pentium II processor a 6 4 billion byte hard disk drive and a 14 1 inch screen measured diagonally capable of display ing up to 65 thousand at ...

Page 22: ...irst couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components ofthe computer and how to turn it on After that seek out whatever interests you most Safety cautions This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal inju ries or damage your equipment The safety instructions have been classified according to the seriou...

Page 23: ...ical information about the unit HINT This icon denotes helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text Other documentation and software Your Satellite computer comes with The User s Guide contains the technical information about how the computer works Your computer comes with an elec tronic User s Guide preinstalled with an icon on the desktop If the...

Page 24: ...how to use the programs on the diskette that are not discussed in this guide Additional software including a Configuration Builder CD and documentation for other software that may come preinstalled on your computer Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its war ranty programs See the warranty and service material included with your computer for registration info...

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Page 27: ...Know Your Computer What is in Part I This part is designed to give a quick overview of your Satellite computer Many additional details and all technical information can be found in Part II Do not hesitate to skip around ...

Page 28: ...Front with the display closed Left side Back Right side Underside Front with the display panel open 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 29: ...e you along your way This chapter serves as a reference for locating specific parts of the computer Front with the display closed Display panel Diskette drive The diskette drive allows you to use 3 5 inch diskettes to store your work or install software For information on using diskettes see Using diskettes on page 41 ...

Page 30: ...ct such as your desk ojn Pressing the power button turns the computer on or off v The power button lock prevents you from accidentally turning the computer on or off Sliding the power button lock to the right allows you to use the power button The PC Card lock allows you to secure your PC Cards in the PC Card slots The CardBus ready PC Card slots allow you to connect PCM CIA compatible devices to ...

Page 31: ...e integrated modem port allows you to connect a standard tele phone cable to the computer Parallel port Monitor port Serial port Infrared port Port replicator connector The DC IN socket allows you to connect the AC adapter to the computer For more information see Connecting the AC adapter on page 17 The monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor to the computer The serial port allows y...

Page 32: ... or other ECP compatible devices to the computer Volume i control dial Headphone jack Microphone jack Line in jack PS 2 port USB port Manual eject button CD drive access indicator CD eject button CD ROM drive The volume control dial allows you to adjust the volume of the computer s speakers The headphone jack allows you to connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external sp...

Page 33: ...he USB Universal Serial Bus port allows you to connect USB peripherals to the computer DEFINITION USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports data transfer rates up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connec tors The USB standard allows you to hot swap peripherals The PS 2 port allows you to conn...

Page 34: ...tion on replacing the battery see Changing the battery on page 63 The docking guides assist you in aligning positioning and secur ing the computer in the optional docking solution Front with the display panel open Display panel latch Display panel The display panel contains the screen and the display panel latch The display panel latch slides to the right to release the display panel The Satellite...

Page 35: ...llowing computer components System speakers Keyboard AccuPoint pointing device and control buttons Keyboard indicators System indicators System speakers Your Satellite computer comes equipped with a full duplex 16 bit ESS Audio Drive 3D stereo sound system with software enabled Wavetable synthesis The integrated stereo bass reflex speaker system supports sound output for WAV files MIDI playback an...

Page 36: ...ndary AccuPoint button The AccuPoint pointing device combines the functionality of a mouse with the convenience of never having to move your hands from the keyboard The primary AccuPoint button works with the AccuPoint pointing device The primary AccuPoint button is the larger button and cor responds to the primary mouse button The secondary AccuPoint button works with the AccuPoint point ing devi...

Page 37: ...an overlay key moves the cur sor in the direction indicated by the white arrow or command printed on the left front of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of the key The num lock indicator glows when the numeric overlay is enabled When this light is on pressing an overlay key produces the grey number printed on the forward edge of the key instead of the letter printed on the top of th...

Page 38: ...ws green when the battery is fully charged and amber when the battery is charging The main battery indicator does not illuminate when the computer is running on battery power or when the battery is completely discharged The hard disk indicator glows when the hard disk drive is accessed HINT To avoid data loss do not turn off the computer while any drive is being accessed The Diskette CD ROM indica...

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Page 40: ...e everything Selecting a place to work Setting up your computer Adding memory optional Connecting a mouse Using the computer for the first time Changing the desktop Registering your computer online 13 13 17 20 23 25 29 29 ...

Page 41: ...ything Before doing anything else read the Quick Start card packed at the top of the computer box to make sure there are no missing components If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immedi ately For additional help see If you need further assistance on page 156 Selecting a place to work Your Satellite computer is designed to be used in a variety of loca tions and situations This se...

Page 42: ... a Toshiba authorized service provider Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than the computer s internal speak ers or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity Don t place the computer near heating or air conditioning vents Extreme heat cold or humidity Operate the computer within a temperature range of 41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit 5 to ...

Page 43: ...d distance as the display Seating and posture Proper seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain When using your computer maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight evenly distributed Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum comfort Below eye level A...

Page 44: ... visibility 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 light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work Arms and wrists Avoid bending ...

Page 45: ...veral hours Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods of time Intersperse such activities with other tasks Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain Occasionally look away from the com puter and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least thirty seconds Setting up your computer This section provides instructions on what to do to start using ...

Page 46: ...on page 17 for detailed steps 2 Allow the battery to charge for two to three hours with the computer turned off When the battery indicator illuminates green the battery is completely charged and ready to power the computer TECHNICAL NOTE Using the computer while it is connected to AC power causes the battery to charge at a slower rate With the computer on the amount of time required to charge the ...

Page 47: ...Turn off the computer If the computer is connected to an AC power source disconnect the AC power adapter CAUTION Do not connect the printer cable while the com puter is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both 2 Connect one end of the printer cable to the printer and the other to the parallel port at the back of the computer To the computer To the printer Identifying the ends ofa pa...

Page 48: ...tor that you access from the underside of the computer You need a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the memory module cover 1 Open the Start menu and click Shut Down Windows 98 displays the Shut down Windows dialog box 2 Select Shut down then click OK to shut down the computer Windows 98 shuts off the computer 3 If you are running the computer on AC power unplug the AC adapter from the AC outle...

Page 49: ...p Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors can cause memory access problems 9 Place the memory module in the memory expansion connector at a 45 degree angle aligning the memory module s connector with the memory expansion connector HINT The memory module only fits one way 10 Gently press the free edge of the memory module into the con nector unti...

Page 50: ...ter You need a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the memory module cover To remove the memory module 1 Remove the memory module cover For instructions see steps 1 through 8 of Installing a memory module on page 20 2 Gently press the latches on both sides of the memory module to release the module from the connector The memory module pops partially out of the connector 3 Carefully remove the mod...

Page 51: ...bles the AccuPoint With a PS 2 mouse you can choose to have the AccuPoint active at the same time Connecting a serial mouse To connect a serial mouse connect the mouse cable to the serial 11 J port at the back of the computer Once connected the mouse is ready to use Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration information Connecting a PS 2 mouse CAUTION Make sure the computer is off before ...

Page 52: ... the mouse the AccuPoint or both To configure the PS 2 mouse to work with the AccuPoint 1 Click Start Settings then Control Panel Windows 98 displays the control panel screen 2 Click the Hardware Setup icon 3 Select the Hardware Options tab 4 Select the Pointing Devices tab 5 Under Pointing Devices Options select one of the following Auto selected Auto selected configures the PS 2 mouse to work wh...

Page 53: ...t to release the display panel 2 Lift the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it open beyond the point where it moves easily Never lift or move the computer using the display panel Turning on the power To tun on the computer 1 Make sure the diskette drive is empty 2 If a printer or other device is connected to your computer turn on the device 3 Press and hold the...

Page 54: ...s on the screen AccuPoint pointing device Primary AccuPoint button Secondary AccuPoint button AccuPoint pointing device HINT Ifyou would rather use a mouse or trackball you can connect one to the computer s serial or PS 2 port For infor mation see Connecting a mouse on page 23 To move the cursor gently push the AccuPoint in the direction you want the cursor to move Pushing harder on the AccuPoint ...

Page 55: ...n screen type your name and company in the appropriate boxes then click Next 3 Read the license agreement click the button labeled I accept the agreement then click Next 4 In the Certificate of Authenticity screen type the number from the certificate affixed to the Windows 98 manual that came with your computer then click Next 5 Click Finish Setup displays the Date Time Properties dialog box Setti...

Page 56: ...o COM 1 If you are not sure which type of printer you have check your printer manual 4 Enter the printer name 5 If you want setup to print a test page click Yes then click Finish Completing the initial start up procedure Setup displays the Welcome to Windows 98 screen This screen displays the following options Register Now Allows you to register your copy of Windows 98 with Microsoft online Connec...

Page 57: ...d 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 Changing the desktop Set up your computer to suit your tastes and needs If you do not like the colors or the fonts on the screen you can change them To change the desktop 1 Click a blank area of the desktop with the seco...

Page 58: ...es Using compact discs Backing up your files Using PC Cards Using your computer at the office Exchanging data with another computer Setting up for communications Connecting directly to a remote computer Sending a fax Toshiba s online resources Turning off the computer Caring for your computer 31 32 33 35 37 38 39 41 42 43 45 48 49 50 52 53 54 54 55 ...

Page 59: ...ain Don t turn off the computer if a drive is being accessed Turn ing off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a storage device can result in damage to the storage media the drive or both Keep the computer and diskettes away from devices that gen erate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Placing a magnet too close to a diskette can erase the files Scan all new files...

Page 60: ...tervals See your software documentation for details Back up your files to diskettes or other removable media on a regular basis Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place It is 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 Ma...

Page 61: ... with the character keys is very much like typing on a type writer except that The spacebar creates a space character instead ofjust passing over an area of the page The lowercase 1 el and the number 1 are not interchangeable The uppercase letter O and the number 0 zero are not interchangeable The Caps Lock key changes the alphabet keys to uppercase the number and symbol keys are not affected Ctrl...

Page 62: ...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 ten key keypad on a full size keyboard Using the overlay to type numeric data To turn the numeric overlay on and off press Fn and F11 simulta neously The num lock indicator illuminates when the numeric overlay is on To type alphabetic characters whi...

Page 63: ...sing the run dialog box Starting a program from an icon To start a program that has an icon in the Programs menu follow these steps which use the Windows 98 Wordpad program as an example 1 Click Start then point to Programs Windows 98 displays the Programs menu This menu lists pro grams and program groups If your program is listed go to Step 3 otherwise continue with Step 2 2 Point to the program ...

Page 64: ...der the C icon double click the folder containing the program in this case Program Files Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on the right side of the screen The left side of the screen shows all the folders contained in the Program Files folder 4 Click Accessories Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the screen 5 Double click Wordpad Window...

Page 65: ...t rules of computing You can never save your files too often NOTE Save your data even when you are using Resume Mode or the Stand by command in case the battery dis charges before you return to work Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals for instance every 15 minutes Refer to the documenta tion that came with your program for details To save a file do one of the fo...

Page 66: ...aces Most programs assign an extension that identifies the file as hav ing a particular format For example Microsoft Word saves files with a doc extension Printing your work Ensure that Windows 98 is set up for your printer as described in Setting up Windows 98 to work with your printer on page 109 HINT You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it Ifyou use more than one print...

Page 67: ...ate of the com puter including all open files and programs If you enable one of these utilities when you turn the computer back on you will return to the point where you stopped during your previous session Using the Stand by command To place the computer in Stand by mode click Start Shut Down select Stand by then click OK The power light flashes amber indicating the computer is in Stand by mode T...

Page 68: ...hen turn it back on using the power switch again you will return to the previous screen settings When using either Resume Mode or the Stand by command save your files and make sure that no storage device is being accessed before you turn off the computer If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again The next time you turn o...

Page 69: ...r boxes or other containers to protect them and keep them clean Don t slide back the protective metal cover Don t touch the magnetic surface of a diskette Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data stored on a disk Don t twist or bend a diskette Keep diskettes at room temperature and don t expose them to direct sunlight Otherwise data may be lost Don t place heavy objects on your dis...

Page 70: ...f Ifyou cannot turn on the computer you can open the CD ROM drive manually Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button This button is accessed through the small hole to the right of the CD ROM eject button 3 Holding the CD by its edges make sure it is dust free then place it carefully in the tray label side up Inserting a CD into the CD ROM drive 4 Press d...

Page 71: ...r extreme heat or cold Keep your CDs clean To clean a CD that is dirty wipe it from the center outwards not in a circle with a clean dry cloth If necessary moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner not benzine or rubbing alcohol Let the CD dry completely before inserting it in the drive Backing up your files Backing up your files simply means copying individual files to a diskette or copyi...

Page 72: ...nd clicking 3 1 2 Floppy A Using the Backup Wizard Using the Windows 98 Backup Wizard you can choose the files and the type of backup you want to perform 1 Connect the backup device to your computer as shown in the manufacturer s instructions 2 Click Start point to Programs Accessories System Tools then click Backup The Backup Wizard dialog box appears You can eSh bock up evwylhinfl m jkh can back...

Page 73: ...one in each slot Type ID cards are much thicker and are typically used for removable hard disks and other hardware functions that require a larger card Type ID PC cards must be inserted into the lower PC Card slot You can only install one Type III PC card in your computer When you buy a PC Card check the package for the type of card you are buying HINT For PCMCIA compatible PC Cards check the pack...

Page 74: ...wer slot Installing a Type III card requires the use of both slots To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card Inserting a PC Card 2 When the card is almost all the way into the slot push firmly but gently to ensure a good connection with the computer Each slot has a PC card eject button When the card is fully seated the slot s eject button pops out CAUTION Forcing the card into the PC Card slot can ...

Page 75: ... 98 displays a message indicating that you may safely remove the card If the eject button that corresponds to the slot in which your PC card installed is stowed rotate the button 90 degrees then press it to eject the PC card HINT The top button corresponds to the upper slot the bot tom button to the lower slot Removing a PC Card 4 Grasp the edges of the PC card and slide it out of the slot Hot swa...

Page 76: ...uter Sys tems Interface A single SCSI PC Card enables you to connect several SCSI devices such as a scanner or digital camera to your computer Before removing a PC card shut it down by clicking the PC Card PCMCIA icon on the taskbar Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor full size keyboard and a mouse you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office comp...

Page 77: ...al or external infrared port and the nec essary software Windows 98 provides Fast Infrared port 4Mbps support for IrDA compliant devices To transfer files 1 Do one of the following If you are using a serial or parallel connection connect the cable If you are using an infrared connection position the infra red ports of the two devices within data transfer range HINT To establish the connection the ...

Page 78: ...llowing A telephone line A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or Online Service if you plan to use the Internet Using the internal modem Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line NOTE Ifyou are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transm...

Page 79: ...e of the PC Card slots For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator While you are at home or traveling you need a dial up connec tion Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network Installing Dial Up Networking 1 Open the Control Panel double click Add Remove Pro grams and click the Windows Setup tab 2 Select Communications an...

Page 80: ...puter or a bulletin board ser vice BBS you need a general purpose communications program In addition to connect to another computer you must know The communications parameters The file transfer protocol only if you are downloading or uploading files The following sections provide information on communications parameters and file transfer protocols Communications parameters There are four communica...

Page 81: ...re standards that govern how computers transfer files between modems over a telephone line Protocols determine what type of error checking and data compression if any occur during transfer You don t need to know anything about specific protocols just make sure you are using the same protocols as the computer with which you are communicating If you would like to know more protocols are described in...

Page 82: ...31 Toshiba s home pages on the World Wide Web are http www toshiba com worldwide Toshiba corporate site http computers toshiba com marketing and product infor mation in the USA http pcsupport toshiba com product support in the USA http www toshiba ca Canada http www toshiba Europe com Europe http www toshiba co jp Japan You can also reach Toshiba s Web site through the Snap search engine at www sn...

Page 83: ...UTION Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the 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 produc...

Page 84: ...e computer by its display panel or by the back where the ports are located 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 or through the Toshiba Accessories Catalog Part 1 Getting To Know Your Computer ...

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Page 86: ...Toshiba s energy saver design Running the computer on battery power Changing the battery Conserving battery power Traveling tips Maximizing battery life Using a computer lock 59 60 63 65 67 66 67 ...

Page 87: ...elines for energy efficiency Your computer enters a low power stand by state when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficie...

Page 88: ... the battery will cause it to explode and release toxic materials If a battery is leaking or damaged replace it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery Replace the main battery with an identical battery Monitoring the battery charge Charge the battery before you use it to power the computer To charge the battery while it is in your computer connect the com puter to an AC ...

Page 89: ...ry life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Using additional battery packs If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to power the com puter using the battery you may want to carry additional charged battery packs with you You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working CAUTIONS Don t leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time Doing...

Page 90: ... remaining battery power The longer the bar the more power you have left You can also show the remaining power as a percentage TECHNICAL NOTE The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on the computer s current rate ofpower use and other factors such as the age of the battery The computer drains the battery power faster at low tempera tures Check your remaining charge frequently if...

Page 91: ...out of power If AC power is available run the computer from the AC source while the battery charges or shut down the computer and allow the battery to recharge If you have charged a spare battery change the battery CAUTION Handle battery packs carefully to prevent damage to the casing Avoid dropping the battery or mishandling it Also be careful not to short circuit the battery terminals Removing t...

Page 92: ...in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 65 Inserting a charged battery 1 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Place the charged battery into the battery cover with the bat tery s label facing the inside of the battery cover and its termi nals facing the open end of the cover 3 Slide the battery release panel in the unlocked positi...

Page 93: ... have fully recharged the battery You must also discard a battery pack if it becomes damaged WARNING The battery can explode if not properly handled or disposed of Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible it may also be illegal Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or reg ulations Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba as replacements The materials that ca...

Page 94: ...to display the power usage pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F2 until you select the desired power usage mode Then release the Fn key You are now in the selected mode The selected mode will be shown within a square with the name of the mode to the right Maximizing battery life A main battery can be recharged many times Gradually over time it will lose its ability to hold a charge ...

Page 95: ...with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all pro vide plenty of extra space for manuals power cables compact discs and diskettes See your dealer for more information TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your notebook through airport security equipment The X ray equipment used will not harm your computer Using a...

Page 96: ...l thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 If a PC Card is installed slide the PC Card lock to the right to secure the card in the PC Card slot 4 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on the computer give the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now secured Part I Getting To Know Your Computer ...

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Page 98: ...Lesson 5 Starting programs Lesson 6 Resizing and repositioning windows Lesson 7 Closing your programs and files Lesson 8 Creating shortcuts Lesson 9 Displaying Web content in individual windows Lesson 10 Changing the wallpaper Lesson 11 Setting the date and time Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop Lesson 13 If I am lost what do I do ...

Page 99: ...5 or Macintosh you will already have some familiarity with Win dows 98 since the operating systems are similar HINT Ifyou ve been using Windows 3 1 Windows 98 Help discusses a number of the major differences in an easy ques tion and answer format To start online help open the Start menu and select Help When the Help Topics Windows Help screen appears select the Index tab Type upgrading in the text...

Page 100: ...er may appear slightly different from the screens shown on your computer However the differences are not significant and do not indi cate any change in the functionality ofyour system Finding your way around the desktop The following screen identifies the major features of the desktop Recycle Bin Start button Taskbar Desktop The Start button does just what it says Use it to start programs and open...

Page 101: ...ing your setting In this guide the term click infers pressing the primary but ton which is the larger AccuPoint button Instructions requir ing the use of the secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button You can personalize the taskbar to include not only Quick Launch icons but also your favorite URL addresses DEFINITION URL stands for Universal Resource ...

Page 102: ... the ability to set up your desktop with complete World Wide Web integration at a single click To set up the active desktop 1 Put the cursor on an empty space of your desktop and click the secondary AccuPoint button 2 Point to Active Desktop then click View as Web Page The Active Desktop setting appears Window Sample active desktop You can configure the active desktop setting in several other ways...

Page 103: ...he classic Windows 95 desk top You double click to open items and a new window appears for each item you open Custom style You can also pick and choose which options you want Custom settings include options for browsing folders creating window backgrounds and selecting and opening items For example you can use options from both the Web style and the Classic style so that you double click to open i...

Page 104: ...e documents multimedia interactive forms etc Some windows such as My Computer and Control Panel include a background that displays a description of each feature when you point to its icon To select the Web style browsing option 1 On the desktop double click My Computer 2 Open the View menu click Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears View Fie Type Folder Options window 3 Select Web s...

Page 105: ...ect the Classic style browsing option 1 On the desktop double click My Computer 2 Open the View menu click Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box appears Folder Options window 3 Select the Classic style option then click OK Choosing custom settings To customize browsing options 1 On the desktop double click My Computer 2 Open the View menu click Folder Options The Folder Options dialog box a...

Page 106: ...ows 98 Lesson J Exploring the desktop Folder Options window 3 Select Custom based on setting you choose then click Set tings The Custom Settings dialog box appears Custom style options Part I Getting To Know Your Computer ...

Page 107: ...sting deleting items changing views and browsing backward and forward Open Web pages programs folders or docu ments By default the Address Bar shows your current folder or a Web page location You can browse to another location by typing an address a URL a path or even a program name If you start typing a previously typed address the AutoComplete feature finishes the address for you Go to featured ...

Page 108: ... in a window 1 On the desktop double click My Computer 2 In the View menu point to Toolbars then click the name of the toolbar you want to display The toolbar appears below the menu bar Displaying a toolbar on the taskbar 1 Right click a blank area on the taskbar A shortcut menu appears 2 Point to Toolbars and then click the name of the toolbar you want to display The toolbar appears on the taskba...

Page 109: ... 6 In the Address Bar type the Internet address or path and press Enter Lesson 2 Using the AccuPoint pointing device Your User s Guide introduces you to the AccuPoint pointing device which is your basic tool for moving around the screen and performing computing tasks This lesson teaches you some of the things you can do with the AccuPoint in Windows 98 1 Move the pointer to the Start button then c...

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Page 111: ... once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop Lesson 3 Creating a new document With versions prior to Windows 95 you had to start a program before you could create a document Windows 98 like Windows 95 lets you choose a file and then opens the program associated with that file type This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without opening a program 1 Move the pointer to an empt...

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Page 113: ...an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted 3 Type a name for the folder such as My Folder then press Enter 4 Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar Windows 98 displays the document as an icon on the desktop 5 Click the Document icon and drag it toward your New Folder icon Position the Document...

Page 114: ...lick Start then point to Programs Windows 98 displays a list of program folders 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint Windows 98 opens Paint a simple drawing program Desktop with Paint open 3 To open the second program click Start then point to Programs 4 Click Windows Explorer Windows 98 opens Windows Explorer which provides access to all your computer s resources For example it lets you see al...

Page 115: ... to the Inter net this allows you to move directly from this program to an Internet address by typing the URL of the site you want to visit in the address line and pressing Enter 5 Click the Paint button on the taskbar Windows 98 displays the Paint program You can move back and forth between the two programs by alternately clicking each button Windows 98 places the active window on top of other wi...

Page 116: ...ide windows by removing them from the desktop without actually closing your document or program This lesson introduces several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows open on the desktop Close button Maximize button Minimize button 1 Jj ptortng Stxt Menu Menu bar Windows Explorer open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop you can rearrange them...

Page 117: ...n top of the other win dows J 2 Click the Minimize button at the top right of the Explorer win dow Explorer disappears from the desktop However it is still open as you can see from the taskbar HINT Minimizing program windows is a good way to clean up the desktop without actually closing programs 3 Click the Maximize button at the top right of the Paint window The Paint window expands to the full s...

Page 118: ... dragging it 5 Click the Windows Explorer button on the taskbar Windows 98 displays the Windows Explorer window 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change die size and position of Win dows Explorer placing it at the right side of the desktop Now that the windows are side by side you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the d...

Page 119: ...a button You will probably want to create shortcuts for the programs you use most frequently This lesson explains how to create shortcuts to two Windows 98 accessories Calculator and Character Map Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button Windows 98 displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Shortcut Wind...

Page 120: ... a shortcut but you don t know the location of the program 1 Click Start then point to Find Desktop showing the Find options 2 Click Files or Folders Windows 98 displays the Find dialog box rrr Find dialog box HINT Using the new Windows 98 Find feature you can per form searches on the Internet Part I Getting To Know Your Computer ...

Page 121: ... you find useful HINT The Character Map is a useful tool when you want to add a special character to a document Lesson 9 Displaying Web content in individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feat...

Page 122: ... Double click My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Open the folder you want to view as a Web page 3 On the View menu select as Web Page A window background appears Computer Select an item to view its description Control Panel Dial Up Infrared Scheduled Networking Recipient Tasks My Computer window as a Web page Subscriptions A subscription is invaluable if you frequently visit certain Web si...

Page 123: ...ure DEFINITION Download means to receive a file transmitted over a network In a communications session download means receive upload means transmit Off line means not connected to or not installed in the com puter Or if you do not want the information downloaded to your com puter you can be notified in the following ways when new content is available Smart Favorites Your subscription is automatica...

Page 124: ... Subscriptions The Subscriptions window starts with a list of your subscriptions In this window you can delete update or modify your subscriptions Channels HINT You must be connected to the Internet to receive Chan nels Ifyou have not done so click on the Internet icon on your desktop and the internet Connection Wizard will guide you through the steps If subscriptions work like magazine subscripti...

Page 125: ...pecial screen To add the channel bar to your desktop 1 Right click a blank area on the desktop then click Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Web tab 3 Select the View my Active Desktop as a web page check box then click OK The Channel Bar is added to your desktop nil a fci n i 1 m a f i i 1 1 1 fl I 11 1 ft 1 m Channel bar i i Windows Hetwork New d r v AOL Channel bar...

Page 126: ...h as size position on screen and color individually DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or graphics that was created by an individual application This lesson introduces object properties by showing you how to change one of the properties of the desktop the wallpaper 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button Windows 98 displays the desk...

Page 127: ...hen click OK Windows 98 returns to the desktop displaying the new wallpaper You can view any object s properties by clicking the object with the secondary button then choosing Properties from the shortcut menu that appears The next lesson explains how to set the date and time properties Lesson 11 Setting the date and time You set the computer s date and time properties when you turned the computer...

Page 128: ...op Since everything you have done to this point has been just prac tice you may want to return the desktop back to its original uncluttered state This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the pri mary button The icon disappears But...

Page 129: ...g an object s icon to the Recycle Bin and when you are absolutely certain that you never want to see it again delete it from there If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin click the object with the secondary button and click Restore Windows 98 restores the object to the place from which it was deleted HINT To delete everything from the Recycle Bin at once c...

Page 130: ...pplication open press F1 otherwise click Start then click Help Windows 98 opens the Help window 2 If you do not see the Index page click the Index tab Help displays the Index page Help window on the Index page Most of the screen contains a list of topics The box above the index list where the vertical bar is flashing lets you type in a topic In this tutorial let s assume you want to draw a picture...

Page 131: ...ow 5 Click the Click Here icon Windows 98 opens the Paint program Not every help topic screen contains a hot link to start a pro gram However when you do encounter one you will find it a convenient means to help you solve a problem or answer your question by having both the program and the help screen open simultaneously Troubleshooters Windows 98 includes a wide range of helpful troubleshooters t...

Page 132: ...replaced the Discover Windows 98 tutorial described in this section If you are new to computers the Computer Essentials section is a good place to start It discusses basic mouse keyboard and desk top use If you have used computers but not Windows 95 or Windows 98 start with Windows 98 Overview And if you have used Windows 95 What s New is helpful introduction to the new features in Windows 98 For ...

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Page 136: ...Setting up Windows 98 to work with your printer Exploring audio features Emulating a full size keyboard Determining the COM Port Using MS DOS programs ...

Page 137: ...r you want to set up a differ ent printer read this section Setting up a printer involves choosing a printer driver This special program acts as a translator that converts your work into a format the printer can understand This section describes how to select a printer driver in Windows 98 If you are using any non Windows programs you need to set up a printer driver for each of those programs Refe...

Page 138: ...appears rinters information about a printer that s already installed right click the i HPLaswJet Microsoft Fax RingCentral 4P Fax Printer panel 2 Double click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts Add Printer Wizard 3 Click Next to continue The Add Printer Wizard asks you to specify how the printer is connected to the computer Part I Getting To Know Your Computer ...

Page 139: ...and printers If your printer is not listed and you have the printer driver on diskette insert the diskette into the diskette drive and click Have Disk then click Next to continue The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to specify the printer port 7 Select the port settings according to the port to which your printer is connected and the instructions in your printer docu mentation then click Next The Ad...

Page 140: ...ures Using CD Player You can use your computer to play audio CDs and to make record ings For listening to music you may prefer to use headphones or external speakers instead of the computer s built in speakers WARNING Before using headphones to listen to an audio CD turn the volume dial down Playing the CD with the vol ume set too high could damage your ears To insert a CD in the CD ROM drive foll...

Page 141: ...button To eject a CD press the Eject button on the CD ROM drive Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a sound system and internal ste reo speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers to the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must use self powered speakers with the computer To connect external speakers or he...

Page 142: ...cordings as WAV files by connecting a micro phone or external sound source to the microphone jack To make a recording 1 Connect a microphone or external sound source to the micro phone jack 2 Click Start point to Programs Accessories then click Entertainment 3 Click Sound Recorder 4 Click the Record button HINT The Record button is the red circle at the bottom right comer of the Sound Recorder win...

Page 143: ...he Sound Recorder window click Edit then Audio Prop erties 3 In the Audio Properties dialog box adjust the Recording Vol ume Preferred device and Preferred quality according to your needs 4 Click OK Your new settings take effect the next time you record Emulating a full size keyboard Although the Satellite computer s keyboard has fewer keys it is compatible with a standard keyboard Using the Fn ke...

Page 144: ...municate with the serial port or other serial devices If you are having trouble making a modem connection you may need to identify the COM port to which the modem is connected and possibly change it To determine the COM port to which the modem is connected 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel Windows 98 opens the Control Panel 2 Double click Modems Windows 98 displays the Modem ...

Page 145: ...ections ofyour modem and Windows 98 docu mentation 6 Click OK to close the Modem Properties dialog box 7 Close the Control Panel Using MS DOS programs Most MS DOS programs will run in Windows 98 If an MS DOS program does not run 1 Click Start then Shut Down Windows 98 displays the Shut Down Windows dialog box 2 Click Restart in MS DOS mode then click OK Windows 98 shuts down the computer then rest...

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Page 147: ...these features allow you to ascertain certain sys tem details set additional options and change default options The Toshiba utilities are Fn esse Hardware Setup TSETUP Toshiba Power Extensions Fn esse Fn esse provides 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...

Page 148: ...point to Programs Toshiba Utilities then click Fn esse The Fn esse icon appears on the taskbar 2 Click the Fn esse icon The Fn esse window appears displaying the Fn esse key board flswonments Options Help The Fn esse window The keys on the Fn esse keyboard are color coded as follows Available keys are black Assigned keys are blue Unavailable keys are dark gray Keys associated with a popup list hav...

Page 149: ...e Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary AccuPoint button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse key board to which you wish to assign it 5 Release the primary AccuPoint button Fn esse displays the Add Edit Command dialog box com pletely filled in to reflect the selected program or document 6...

Page 150: ...or document from a popup list 1 Start Fn esse 2 Click the desired key in the Fn esse keyboard using the secondary AccuPoint button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 3 Click Popup Fn esse displays the Application Explorer dialog box 4 Select the desired folder The left side of the Application Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs a...

Page 151: ...ists all the key assignments and the program or document to which each key is assigned 3 To view the items in a popup list click the Expand popup lists check box 4 Click OK Changing or removing existing key assignments 1 Start Fn esse 2 In the Fn esse keyboard click the key you want to change using the secondary AccuPoint button Fn esse displays the Assignment Type dialog box 3 Complete one of the...

Page 152: ...To set the IRQ I O Address and DMA channel for communication ports use the Windows 95 98 Device Manager NOTE If the supervisor password is set andyou log onto the computer with the user password you cannot access the Hardware Setup program Accessing Hardware Setup To run Hardware Setup click Start point to Settings click Con trol Panel and double click Toshiba Hardware Setup Hardware Setup window ...

Page 153: ...PU Cache tab to enable or disable the CPU cache Level 2 cache and to set the Write Policy Enabling the caches allows much faster system performance Boot Priority The Boot Priority tab allows you to set the priority for booting the computer from either the diskette drive hard drive or CD ROM drive Keyboard Use the Keyboard tab to set key combinations on an external keyboard to emulate the Fn key on...

Page 154: ... The Parallel Printer tab lets you set the Printer Port Type TSETUP TSETUP is a MS DOS based program that provides similar func tions as Hardware Setup and Toshiba Power Extensions HDD Mode changes cannot be made in Hardware Setup The System Setup screen appears when you execute the TSETUP EXE file The TSETUP EXE file is located in the Windows subdirectory on your hard drive To access TSETUP durin...

Page 155: ...to the setting and press the space bar to scroll through the options Once you ve left DOS any changes you ve made to TSETUP become default settings when you reboot your computer Toshiba Power Extensions Toshiba Power Extensions provide power saving options to let you select the level of power saving and performance that best fits your computing needs Accessing Toshiba Power Extensions To run the T...

Page 156: ...iba Power Extensions tab you can Display the Power icon on the desktop Use the Power icon to display the percentage of remaining bat tery power and access power management features Modify the Power Schemes such as LCD brightness CPU speed and cooling performance Restore factory settings Specify Shutdown Stand by command or Hibernation mode when using the AC adapter or operating on battery power Pa...

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Page 158: ...ms that are easy to fix Problems when you turn on the computer Windows 98 is not working Resolving a hardware conflict Fixing device related problems If you need further assistance Toshiba s worldwide offices ...

Page 159: ...f with out needing additional help It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter Read the section headings on the opposite page then turn to a sec tion that covers the type of problem you are having Each section describes a problem and provides a solution Read the section and see if it describes your problem If so follow the steps for solving it If all else fails contact Toshiba You will...

Page 160: ...box This box lists all the programs and processes currently in operation If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 2 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue work ing If it does not continue with step 3 3 Close the remaining programs by clicking End Task 4 Click Shut Down W...

Page 161: ...te pad 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you received the message 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software man ufacturer 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...

Page 162: ...K 2 Enter the following command c dos tsetup 3 Using the arrow keys highlight Battery Save Mode then choose User Settings from the drop down list This is the only way you can access the CPU Sleep Mode function 4 Set CPU Sleep Mode to Disabled 5 Press End then enter Y to save your changes and exit from TSETUP 6 Type Exit to return to Windows 98 If the problem continues contact the manufacturer of t...

Page 163: ... normally loads Windows from the hard disk If you have a hard disk problem you will not be able to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the diskette drive and press the F character key while you turn on the power Windows 98 is not working Once you are familiar with the desktop and used to the way Windows 98 responds to your work routine you can easily detect if Windows 98 is not workin...

Page 164: ... menu displays the following options Normal Logged BOOTLOG TXT Safe mode Step by step confirmation Command prompt only Safe mode command prompt only HINT Ifyour computer is connected to a network the Start up menu may display different versions of Safe mode Starting Windows in Normal mode Selecting Normal starts Windows 98 under normal conditions Start the computer in Normal mode when there are no...

Page 165: ...on that is not supported by the display Windows 98 will have a problem starting correctly Safe mode bypasses the setting and allows you to change the resolution to one supported by the display Once you have done this Windows 98 will start correctly Other problems may involve a device driver See Windows 98 can help you on page 139 to fix the problem HINT Windows 98 automatically starts in Safe mode...

Page 166: ...e many features of Windows 98are backward compatible with earlier versions of Windows This lets you use older programs with Windows 98 Most of the information contained in these files is now stored in the Windows 98 Registry However they are still processed during system start up BOOTLOG TXT file contains a record of all the components and drivers loaded during start up and the status of each When...

Page 167: ...98 has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer Windows 98 Help can assist you in trouble shooting the problem To access Windows 98 Help 1 Click the Start button and click Help 2 Click the Contents tab and type Troubleshooting 3 Double click a problem you would like help with and follow the steps on the screen Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message t...

Page 168: ... 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 Interrupt R...

Page 169: ...cally sets up your system to accommodate the new device However if you install an older legacy device that Windows 98 cannot recognize Windows 98 may have difficulty assigning sys tem resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur To see what resources Windows 98 has assigned to the device see Checking device properties on page 142 Resolving conflicts There are three things you can do t...

Page 170: ... click Properties Windows 98 displays the System Properties dialog box 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select the device and click Properties A dialog box displays the device s properties 4 In the General section of the dialog box check the box next to Disable in this hardware profile 5 Click OK Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties...

Page 171: ...ion about Device Manager refer to Windows 98 online help Fixing device related problems If you do not have a hardware conflict but you think your problem could be related to one of your computer s devices the first thing to do is run a system verification test This test confirms that the factory installed devices connected to the computer are working It includes testing the memory hard disk disk d...

Page 172: ...ves its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries main battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adapter or power cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cabl...

Page 173: ...on the computer If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes the battery may have reached 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 charg ing it again Check the power options using the Wind...

Page 174: ...irst keyboard may be defective or incompatible with your computer Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external keyboard You may have plugged the external PS 2 keyboard in while the computer was turned on Using the AccuPoint click Start then click Shut Down When Windows 98 displays the Shut Down Windows dialog box select Restart and click OK The computer will restart and recognize the de...

Page 175: ...ter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simul taneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previ ous setting If you are using an external monitor Check that the monit...

Page 176: ...not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work Make sure the external device is capable of displaying at resolu tions of 800 x 600 or higher Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal External mode Disk drive...

Page 177: ...ry proce dures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hard ware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not...

Page 178: ... for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 148 CD ROM drive problems You cannot access a CD in the drive Make sure the CD ROM tray has closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the CD ROM tray and remove the CD Make sure the CD ROM tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the CD to see whether it is dirty If necessary wipe it with...

Page 179: ...ast reliable Sound system problems You don t hear any sound from the computer Adjust the volume control If you are using an external microphone or speakers check that they are securely connected to your computer In TSETUP check that the sound function is enabled The computer emits a loud high pitched noise This is feedback between the microphone and the speakers It occurs in any sound system when ...

Page 180: ...ocumentation that came with the PC Card Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card If Windows 98 does not have built in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with a Windows 98 driver it may not work under Windows 98 Contact the manufacturer of the ...

Page 181: ...er stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I O base address See Fixing a problem with Device Manager on page 142 for more information Since all PC Cards share the same socket each card is not required to have its own addr...

Page 182: ...functioning card inserting it again and rein stalling it using the procedure in Inserting PC Cards on page 46 can correct many problems 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 connec tion is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a trouble shooting section Printer problems Thi...

Page 183: ... may be in your original file The printer will not print what you see on the screen Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information Modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly Make sur...

Page 184: ...n 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 documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program con sult the pro...

Page 185: ...ontact To aid Toshiba make sure you have The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of Windows 98 and all other preloaded soft ware 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 techn...

Page 186: ...phone number is busy or otherwise unavailable the system makes up to three attempts to complete a transaction Toshiba s Bulletin Board Service Toshiba s Bulletin Board Service BBS is available 24 hours a day and is free of charge to anyone with a PC and a modem From Toshiba s BBS you can download files and obtain other useful information to keep your computer running at peak performance Set your m...

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Page 195: ...e key indicating the option or feature the key controls Instant password security This hot key locks the keyboard and blanks the display You must enter your password if regis tered or press Enter to begin work again This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the power usage modes Home Office desk Portable laptop and Always on ...

Page 196: ...d high Off is always first Power on display This hot key cycles through the display options Built in Display Only Simultaneous Display and External Monitor Only Keyboard hot keys This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Part I Getting To Know Your Computer ...

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Page 199: ...s Built in features This section lists the standard features of your Satellite computer Technology and processor Microprocessor 4030CDT model 300 MHz Intel Celeron proces sor with MMX technology 4060CDT model 333 MHz Intel Mobile Pentium II processor 4080XCDT and 4085XCDT models 366 MHz Intel Mobile Pentium II processor ...

Page 200: ...ardware Supports the high resolution high color video modes listed in Video Modes on page 183 2 5 MB EDO DRAM Power and batteries Computer Main Battery RTC battery External AC power adapter 100 240V universal 50 60 Hz 45W Removable rechargeable Li Ion battery pack 10 8 V x 4000 mAh output 2 5 hours battery life 2 5 to 10 0 hours charge time off and on respec tively Battery life may vary depending ...

Page 201: ...dels 2 5 inch integrated Enhanced IDE drive and controller pro vides nonvolatile storage for 6 4 billion bytes Ports Video port Parallel port Serial port Port replicator SVGA port for connecting an external display An IEEE 1284 8 bit Enhanced Capability Port ECP compliant port for connecting a parallel device such as a printer It provides increased per formance when used with an ECP compatible dev...

Page 202: ...uch as external speak Line injack USB port 3 5 mm jack lets you play and record stereo sound from an external audio device such as a stereo sys tem Universal Serial Bus port provides a USB connec tion Standard hardware Display 4O30CDT and 4060CDT models 13 3 inch mea sured diagonally 1024 x 768 resolution TFT active matrix color display 4G80XCDT and 4O85XCDT models 14 1 inch measured diagonally 10...

Page 203: ...e from within the keyboard Two slots letting you install one Type HI or up to two Type I or Type D PC Cards 32 bit CardBus ready Maximum 24X speed 5 25 inch CD ROM installed Integrated 56K V 90 modem 1 year parts and labor 1 year battery Special features Resume Mode Advanced Power Management APM Security Electronic bookmark that records what you are doing when you turn off the computer and returns...

Page 204: ...al conditions Temperature Relative Humidity Altitude relative to sea level Shock Vibration Operating 41 to 95 degrees F 5 to 35 degrees C 20 to 80 percent non condensing 197 to 9 842 feet 60 to 3 000 meters 0 50 G Non operating 4 to 149 degrees F 20 to 65 degrees C 10 to 95 percent non condensing 197 to 32 808 feet 60 to 10 000 meters Part I Getting To Know Your Computer ...

Page 205: ...packs to extend the time you can operate the computer away from a live wall outlet Memory cards Standard 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB Optional 32MB 64MB 128MB 64MB 96 MB 128MB 192 MB Other Port replicator Carrying case Provides one touch connection to common desk top peripherals Sturdy fabric or leather carrying case protects the computer while traveling Security PORT Noteworthy Cable Lock Allows you to se...

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Page 211: ... first supported the mode and specifies whether the mode is text or graphics Resolution is the measure of the screen s dimensions in terms of hori zontal and vertical pixels in graphics modes or rows and col umns of characters in text modes Grid is the default number of pels per character LCD Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on the bui...

Page 212: ...acter matrix number of col ors and refresh rates Also consider the following points If your software supports both graphics and text modes the screen display may appear to operate faster using a text mode The display s highest graphics resolution is 1280 horizontal x 1024 vertical lines HINT 640 x 480 modes will not use the entire area of the built in display In DOS there will be a blank band at t...

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Page 217: ...tandard Code for Information Interchange Audio Video Interleaved Bulletin Board Service Basic Input Output System Bits Per Second Computer Aided Design Compact Disc Read Only Memory Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Communications Port 1 serial port Communications Port 2 serial port Central Processing Unit ...

Page 218: ...ort EDO Extended Data Output EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter EMS Expanded Memory Specification ESD Electrostatic Discharge FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR Fast Infrared FPS Frames per Second GB Gigabyte GND Ground HDD Hard Disk Drive HMA High Memory Area HTML HyperText Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers I O Input Output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ ...

Page 219: ...res Expert Group MPU Microprocessor Unit MS DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR Optical Character Recognition reader PC Personal Computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Associa tion P P Peak to Peak RAM Random Access Memory RFI Radio Frequency Interference RGB Red Green Blue RMS Root Mean Square ROM Read Only Memory RTC Real Time Clock ...

Page 220: ...ideo Graphics Adapter VRAM Video Random Access Memory WAN Wide Area Network WAV Waveform Audio WWW World Wide Web XMS extended Memory Specification ZV Zoomed Video 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...

Page 221: ...f characters available in Microsoft Windows or other operating sys tem The character set includes letters numbers symbols and for eign language characters American Standard Codefor Information Interchange ASCII A set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used let ters numbers and symbols See also binary application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type ...

Page 222: ...munication devices such as printers terminals and modems transmit information The Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second It is named for Emil Baudot a pio neer in printing telegraphy See also bits per second binary The base two number system in which the only digits are 0 and 1 This system is used in computers since it can be imple mented a...

Page 223: ...ode off is called a cold boot Restarting the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Del or the restart button is called a warm boot The term boot originates from bootstrap pro gram as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system Boot Mode The standard operating mode for most computers In Boot Mode you must always save your work and exit the application be...

Page 224: ...uence of eight bits A byte is the smallest addressable unit of data Each byte represents an integer up to 255 in decimal 11111111 in binary or FF in hexadecimal or a character such as a letter numeral or other symbol See also binary bit gigabyte hexadecimal kilobyte megabyte cache An area of very fast memory in which frequently used informa tion is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from c...

Page 225: ...try standard 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...

Page 226: ... as the operating system and device drivers CONFIG SYS An MS DOS file containing commands that change the default configuration of the computer system configuration 1 The set ofcomponents in a computer system such as memory printers and disk drives 2 How parts of the system are set up For example the configuration of the serial port includes the baud rate parity data bits and stop bits controller ...

Page 227: ...56 unique characters decimal The base ten numbering system normally used by people Computers in contrast generally use binary or hexadecimal num bering systems See also binary hexadecimal default The values or options selected by the processor a controller or program when you do not specify a setting For example a preset value in a dialog box or window delete To remove information Examples are rem...

Page 228: ...the other this is one type of hardware conflict To resolve the con flict you must reassign one of the devices to a vacant DMA chan nel directory Seefolder disable To turn a computer option off In a menu or dialog box a dis abled option appears dim or grayed out and clicking it has no effect See also enable disk A circular platter that can store computer information In the case of the hard disk and...

Page 229: ...e information you are working on See alsofile documentation The set of manuals and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or program Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial informa tion as well as descriptions of system functions double click To press the AccuPoint button or mouse button rapidly twice without moving the AccuPoint or mouse ...

Page 230: ... Page Mode cycle times 2 increased peak bandwidth and 3 simplified constraints on access timing emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option erase See delete error correcting code Code designed for transmission of electronic data that encodes data in such a way that transmission errors may be detected and corrected by exa...

Page 231: ...of related information saved on disk with a unique name such as the information required for a program or document file allocation table FAT The section of a disk that keeps track of the location of files stored on the disk filename A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within its folder or directory It consists of two parts the actual name and the filename extension In Windows for W...

Page 232: ...e GB A unit of data storage equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte graphics Information presented as drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit halfduplex A type of data transmission...

Page 233: ...ee also binary decimal high density diskette A 3 5 inch diskette that holds 1 44 MB of data high memory area The first 64 KB of extended memory 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 acti vates a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to ...

Page 234: ... 2 A physical connection between one system or device and another so that information can be exchanged 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 Internet The collection of computers located throughout the world that are connected over telephone lines to provide elec...

Page 235: ...g light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a CD ROM into memory for processing local bus A type of bus that connects devices directly to the micropro cessor Because there are no wires between the CPU and the device information is passed at a much greater speed than through a traditional bus See also bus logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the...

Page 236: ...converts sound into electronic sig nals for transmission and or recording microprocessor A single integrated circuit chip that executes instructions and monitors and controls functions One such chip forms the Central Processing Unit CPU of your computer MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connect ing musical instruments synthesizers and computers It provides a way of translati...

Page 237: ...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 non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer See system disk non volatile memory Memory that retains dat...

Page 238: ...out interfering with each other parallel interface A type of information exchange that simultaneously transmits all the bits representing a character It uses a separate line for each data bit in a byte In contrast a serial interface transmits characters along a single data line one bit at a time making it much slower than a parallel interface parity A method in serial communications of making sure...

Page 239: ...t dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play A design standard that hardware manufacturers use to produce devices that can be configured automatically provided you use Windows 95 or Windows 98 point A unit of measurement for printed characters One point is 1 72 of an inch A 12 point font is approximately 1 6 inch high pointing device Any device such as the AccuPoint or a mouse t...

Page 240: ...s NT treat win dows icons applications disk drives documents folders modems printers and so on as self contained objects Each object has its own properties such as the object s name size position on screen and color You can change an object s properties using the Properties dialog box See Windows Help for more information on changing properties protocol A set of rules and conventions that makes it...

Page 241: ...turn off the computer reboot See boot restart Registry The central information database for Windows 95 98 or Win dows NT It holds hardware specific information and stores con figuration details for programs reducing the need for initialization JM files remapping Redefining a computer component For example remap ping the keyboard refers to assigning a new symbol or letter for some or all of the key...

Page 242: ... U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ 11 connector is a 6 wire connec tor RJ 45 A modular connector used on many network cards The RJ 45 is an 8 wire connector root directory The directory on a disk at the top of the directory structure All subdirectories on the disk connect directly or indi rectly to the root directory RS232 C The Electronic Industries Association EIA interface ...

Page 243: ... emulate keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options stop program execution and access the numeric keypad overlay software The computer programs or instructions that tell the hardware what tasks to perform The general classes of software are operat ing systems applications and utilities Standby A feature in Windows 98 that like Windows 95 s Suspend command or Toshiba s Resume Mode a...

Page 244: ... first one 2 Synonym for the MS DOS prompt terminate and stay resident TSR A type of program also called memory resident that stays in memory even when you aren t using it universal serial bus USB A peripheral expansion standard that sup ports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and...

Page 245: ...online tutor that guides you through common proce dures or processes as in hardware wizard write protection A safeguard that physically prevents you from delet ing the information on a disk or other storage media 3 5 inch dis kettes have a small square hole with a plastic tab To protect information on the diskette slide this tab to uncover the hole zoom A feature in many applications that makes an...

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Page 247: ... 177 carrying case 177 AccuPoint 26 81 buttons 8 26 problems 146 using 26 81 alarms thresholds See battery Alt key 34 audio features 112 AUTOFAX Service 157 backing up files 32 battery additional 61 177 alarms 62 conserving power 65 indicator 10 inserting 64 maximizing life 66 monitoring charge 61 precautions 60 problems 144 removing 63 replacing 63 safe disposal 65 Battery Save Mode See power usa...

Page 248: ...ling memory 20 placement 15 removing memory 22 setting time and date 99 turning on 25 weight 176 working comfortably 13 14 CPU 171 fan 4 CRT See external monitor Ctrl Alt Del 132 Ctrl key 34 cursor control mode indicator 9 cursor overlay 34 date and time setting 27 99 desktop 72 Device Manager solving problems with 142 devices disabling 142 problems with 139 direct memory access See DMA assignment...

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Page 250: ...microprocessor 171 minimize button 89 modem determining COM port 116 problems 155 speed 52 monitor problems 147 mouse 26 connecting 23 MS DOS command prompt 138 file name 38 Non System Disk error message 133 Notepad program 84 numeric overlay 34 on off indicator 10 overlay keys 34 P parallel port 4 173 parallel printer cable 19 password hotkey 167 PC Cards Card Information Structure CIS 151 hot sw...

Page 251: ...yboard 135 145 memory card 143 modem 155 Non System Disk error message 133 PC Cards 151 power 144 printers 154 program 132 133 solving 131 sound system 151 starting the computer 134 Windows 98 135 processor 171 program closing 90 performs illegal operation 133 stops responding 132 Windows Explorer 86 properties 98 hardware 142 PS 2 devices connecting simultaneously 24 keyboard connecting 48 mouse ...

Page 252: ...otkey 168 Stand by command 39 Start button 72 stop bits 53 storage 173 stress related injuries avoiding 15 taskbar 73 moving 82 telecommunications See communications time zone selecting 27 Toshiba BBS 54 contacting 156 on CompuServe forum 158 online resources 54 product support 156 Toshiba Power Extensions 127 accessing 127 for Windows 98 128 trackball See AccuPoint troubleshooting 131 See also pr...

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