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Approved Countries for use
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Contents
Introduction............................................................................... 28
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around..................................... 33
Chapter 2: Getting Started........................................................ 45
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics................................................ 75
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing................................................ 107
Chapter 5: Expansion Options............................................... 121
Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity........................................ 133
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities..................................................... 163
Chapter 8: WinDVD............................................................. 183
Chapter 9: If Something Goes Wrong.................................. 195
Appendix A: Windows 2000 Supplemental Information..... 231
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Introduction
This guide
Safety icons
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Other icons used
Other documentation
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Chapter 1
Finding Your Way Around
Making sure you have everything
Front with the display panel closed
Back with rear panel closed
Back with rear panel open
Right side
Left side
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Underside
Keyboard and display features
Front with the display panel open
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Indicator panel lights
Keyboard indicator panel lights
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Chapter 2
Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
Creating a computer-friendly environment
Keeping yourself comfortable
Placement of the computer
Seating and posture
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Lighting
Arms and wrists
Work habits
Other precautions
Setting up your computer
Connecting to a power source
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Charging the battery
Adding memory
Installing a memory module
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Removing a memory module
Checking total memory
Turning on the computer
Opening the display panel
Turning on the power
Using the AccuPoint II pointing device
Setting up your software
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Setting up other devices
Turning off the computer
Closing the display panel
Using external display devices
Connecting the display device
Selecting video cables
Connecting to the video-out port
Connecting an external monitor or projector
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
Adjusting the quality of the external display
Video limitations
Using an external keyboard
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key
Using a mouse
Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II
Connecting a local printer
Connecting an external diskette drive
Connecting external speakers or headphones
Connecting a microphone
Using an optional expansion device
Chapter 3
Learning the Basics
Computing tips
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Using the keyboard
Character keys
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
Function keys
Windows special keys
Overlay keys
Using the overlay to type numeric data
Using the overlay for cursor control
Starting a program
Starting a program from the Start menu
Starting a program from Windows Explorer
Starting a program from the Run dialog box
Saving your work
Saving files
File names
Using a file extension
Printing your work
Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive
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Inserting compact discs
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Removing compact discs
Caring for CDs, DVDs, or Multifunction Discs
Using PC Cards
Hot swapping
Hot swapping precautions
Using SD (Secure Digital) cards
Using your computer at the office
Using a computer lock
Caring for your computer
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Backing up your work
Restoring your work
Preparing for communications
Different ways to turn the computer on and off
Powering down the computer
Using Turn Off Computer
Shutting down more quickly
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Starting again after Shut down
Using Hibernation
Configuring your computer for Hibernation:
Starting again from Hibernation mode
Using Standby
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Going into Standby mode more quickly
Starting again from Standby mode
Toshibas online resources
Chapter 4
Mobile Computing
Toshibas energy-saver design
Running the computer on battery power
Battery Notice
Safety Precautions
Maximizing battery life
Charging the batteries
Monitoring battery power
Displaying remaining battery power
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What to do when the battery alarm sounds
Changing batteries
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Disposing of used batteries
Conserving power
Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional
Using a hot key to set the power usage mode
Additional options for power
Chapter 5
Expansion Options
Devices for office computing
Connecting external (optional) devices
Using an external keyboard
Using a mouse
Connecting a serial mouse
Connecting a USB mouse
Connecting a PS/2 mouse
Using a PS/2 mouse simultaneously with AccuPoint II
Using a printer
Connecting a parallel printer
Setting up your printer
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Using the Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Mini PCI module
Accessing the Wi-Fi Mini PCI module
Using an optional expansion device
Chapter 6
Enhancing Productivity
Exploring the desktop
Finding your way around the desktop
Icons
Start button
Taskbar
System tray
Exchanging data with another computer
Transferring files
Getting help transferring files
Setting up for communications
Determining the COM port
Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Connecting your computer to a network
Accessing a network
Setting up the connection
Using the Ethernet LAN Port
Setting up a wireless connection
Using Wireless LAN Connectivity
Accessing the wireless modules using your computers system tray
An overview of using the Internet
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
Exploring audio features
Playing an audio CD
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Playing CDs using Auto-Run
Creating a CD
Recording sounds
Using a microphone
Adjusting recording quality
Using external speakers or headphones
Using Slim SelectBay modules
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay
Inserting and removing hard drives
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Inserting and removing PC Cards
Inserting a PC Card
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Removing a PC Card
Inserting and removing Bluetooth or Wi-Fi modules
Setting up a PC Card for your computer
Using SD cards
Inserting an SDcard
Removing an SD card
Connecting your modem to a telephone line
Connecting to a phone line
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Chapter 7
Toshiba Utilities
Fn-esse
Starting Fn-esse
Using drag-and-drop to assign a key
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys
Making a direct key assignment
Making a popup assignment
Viewing existing key assignments
Changing or removing existing key assignments
Toshiba Console
Customizing Your Computer
Network
Security
Power Management
Plugged in section
Running on batteries section
Creating a new power mode
Customizing a power mode
Mouse utility
Hotkey utility
Mobile Extension Service
Slim SelectBay Service
Toshiba Hardware Settings
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Toshiba Power Saver utility
Enabling Hibernation
Setting user passwords
Using an instant password
Setting a user password
Disabling a user password
Using a supervisor password
Setting a supervisor password
Deleting a supervisor password
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Chapter 8
WinDVD
Playing DVDs
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Using the WinDVD control panel
Using the control panel playback buttons
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Maximizing the video window
Using WinDVD Advanced Features
Using playlists
Creating a Playlist
Playing a Playlist
Getting Help
Exiting WinDVD
Chapter 9
If Something Goes Wrong
Problems that are easy to fix
Your program stops responding.
Your program performs an illegal operation.
Problems when you turn on the computer
The computer will not start.
The computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happens.
The computer is not accessing the hard disk or the external diskette drive.
The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message.
The Windows operating system is not working
Using Startup options to fix problems
Internet problems
My Internet connection is very slow.
My browser cant find the URL address I typed in.
My browser cant find a site I bookmarked.
The Windows XP operating system can help you
Resolving a hardware conflict
A plan of action
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
Interrupt Request Channel
Direct Memory Access
Resolving conflicts
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Disabling a device
Checking device properties
Memory problems
Power and the batteries
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Keyboard problems
The keyboard produces unexpected characters.
Display problems
The display is blank.
The screen does not look right.
The built-in screen flickers.
Disk drive problems
You are having trouble accessing a disk, or one or more files appear to be missing.
Error-checking
Your hard disk seems very slow.
Your data files are damaged or corrupted.
Some programs run correctly but others do not.
A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive.
The computer displays the Non-system disk or disk error message.
The drive cannot read a diskette.
DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive problems
You cannot access a disc in the drive.
You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out.
Some discs run correctly, but others do not.
WinDVD problems: general issues
WinDVD controls are disabled.
Playback performance is poor.
The Root or Title menu does not open.
WinDVD performance decreases after making a system change.
Slow playback performance.
WinDVD problems: content issues
WinDVD will not function properly with debug software installed.
Minimum system requirements
WinDVD: error messages
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Sound system problems
You do not hear any sound from the computer.
The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise.
PC Card problems
Card Information Structure
PC Card checklist
Resolving PC Card problems
The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work.
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Printer problems
The printer will not print.
The printer will not print what you see on the screen.
Modem problems
The modem will not receive or transmit properly.
The modem is on, set up properly and still will not transmit or receive data.
Develop good computing habits
Save your work frequently.
On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your hard disk.
Read the users guides.
If you need further assistance
Before you call
Contacting Toshiba
Toshiba voice contact
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Toshibas worldwide offices
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Appendix A
Windows 2000 Supplemental Information
Using your computer for the first time
Setting up your software
Completing installation
Completing the initial startup procedure
Connecting to the Internet
Setting up a printer
Exploring the desktop
Using the Start menu
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Using Windows 2000 Professional online Help
Icons
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Viewing your computers contents
Using Windows Explorer
Naming your files
Backing up your work
Restoring your work
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Running the computer on battery power
Powering down the computer
Shut down command
Hibernation command
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Standby command
Using Shut down
Shutting down more quickly
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Starting again after Shut down
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Using Hibernation
Enabling the Hibernation Command
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly
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Starting again from Hibernation
Using Standby
Going into Standby mode more quickly
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Starting again from Standby
Quickly changing your Shut down mode
Toshiba Utilities
Toshiba Hardware Setup
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Appendix B
Hot Keys
Volume Mute
Instant password security
Without a password
With a password
Power usage mode
Stand By mode
Hibernation mode
Sample Hibernation confirmation box
Display modes
Sample display options window In o
Display brightness
Sample wireless modes window
Enabling a wireless device
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Appendix C
Power Cable Connectors
Appendix D
Video Modes
Video Modes
This table lists the video modes for your computer:
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Glossary
Acronyms
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