Getting Started, Setting Up | Toshiba T2150CD guide

Chapter 3

Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your T2150CD series computer including the following topics:

Setting up your work space ⎯ for your health and safety

Connecting the AC power cord

Using the 3 1/2” external diskette drive

Opening the display

Turning on the power

Inserting and removing diskettes

Formatted diskettes

Backing up preinstalled software

Installing application software

Setting up Windows

Turning off the power

Restarting the computer

If you are a new user, follow the steps in this chapter as you prepare to operate your T2150CD series computer.

If you are an experienced user, read the section on backing up your preinstalled software. Use the backup feature of the Toshiba Companion Utility, not MS-DOS, to make the backup diskettes. Also, glance over the rest of the chapter for any material that might be new to you.

CAUTION

Do not fail to make backup diskettes of the preinstalled software before you begin installing applications or working with your computer. If a file should become damaged, you will need the backup diskettes to restore the software.

Setting Up

Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer. A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive

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Toshiba T2150CD user manual Getting Started, Setting Up

Contents

Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks FCC Notice Industry Canada requirement Toshiba CD-ROM drive XM-1102B Safety Instruction Location of the Required Label Vorscht Toshiba service procedure OBS Manual Contents Conventions AbbreviationsIcons Keys Display Messages Equipment Checklist Introduction Battery pack Keyboard Sound system Special Features Ramdrive Keypad overlay Options Grand Tour Front With Display Closed Left Side Shows the computer’s left side Right Side Shows the computer’s right side Back Side Right side of the T2150CD series computer Underside Underside of the T2150CD series computer Front With Display Open Front with the display open Indicator Panel Operating BasicsPage Setting Up Getting Started Placement of Computer General Conditions Seating and Posture Lighting Connecting Power Cord Work Habits Using 3 1/2 External Diskette Drive Connecting the power cord to the computer Connecting 3 1/2 External Diskette Drive Connectors are designed so they cannot be misconnected Disconnecting 3 1/2 External Diskette Drive Opening the Display Turning on the Power Turning on the power Inserting and Removing Diskettes Inserting a diskette Backing Up Preinstalled Software Formatted DiskettesMaking Toshiba Companion Utility Diskette Using the Backup Command Restoring Backed Up Files Installing Application Software Setting Up WindowsTurning Off the Power Restarting the Computer Accessing Drives Using the Drive IdentifierOperating Basics Identifying Drives Main Battery Accessing Executable Files on DisksCharging the Battery Battery LED Monitoring Battery CapacityPop-up Window Using AccuPoint Hand PositionMaxTime Using CD ROM Drive Replacing AccuPoint Cap Pressing the CD ROM drawer button Using Microphone Eliminating Feedback Numeric Keypad and Arrow Key Overlay Sampling RateRecord Monitor Mute Adjusting T2150CDS Display Arrow ModeTemporary Access Cleaning the Computer Moving the Computer Disks and Disk Drives Types of Disk DrivesHard Disk Drive CD ROM Drive CD Care2 External Diskette Drive 2 Diskettes Labeling Diskettes Write-protecting 3 1/2 Diskettes Diskette Care Write-protect tab Ramdrive Formatting Disks System/Non-System Disks Creating a System Disk Backup Data Diskettes Protecting Your Data on DisketteNon-System Disks Program DiskettesPage Keyboard Light Gray KeysF1...F12 Function Keys Dark Gray Keys Page Ctrl + Pause Break or Ctrl + C halts program execution Soft Keys Fn Key Combinations Emulating Keys on Enhanced Keyboard Hotkeys Battery Save Mode Resume Mode/Boot ModeInstant Security Alarm Volume Display Selection Accessing the Pop-up Window Emulating Fn Key on External KeyboardKeyboard Layout Arrow Mode Numeric ModeKeypad Overlay Turning on the Overlay Temporarily Using the Normal Keyboard overlay on Temporarily Using the Overlay overlay offGenerating Ascii Characters Temporarily Changing ModesPage Power Power Conditions No battery installed Bmcrnbullet.bmp Operates No charge Battery Types Power LEDsBattery LED Main Battery Backup BatteryReal Time Clock Battery Care and Use of the Battery Pack Safety PrecautionsCharging the Batteries Procedures Battery Charging NoticeTime Xxxx Maximizing Battery Operating Time See , Setup and Password Security Replacing the Battery Pack Retaining Data With Power OffExtending Battery Life Removing a Battery Pack Unlatching the palm rest Care of the Power Cord Installing the Battery Pack Starting the Computer With the Password Power-up Modes Boot Mode AutoResume Mode Starting the computer in boot modeTurning off the computer in boot mode Turning off the computer in AutoResume mode Starting the computer in AutoResume mode AutoResume Error Conditions Automatic Enabling of AutoResume Panel Power On/Off Alarm Power OnSystem Auto Off Display Panel Displaying ImagesDisplay Controller Video RAM Video Modes Text Mode Graphics Mode Selecting Video Mode T2150CDT Video modes Svga T2150CDS Video modes Tsetup Using an External Color Monitor Displaying ColorsPage Memory Types of Memory Using RAM Extended Bios Data AreaMemory Map Conventional Memory Upper Memory High MemoryExtended Memory Expanded Memory LIM-EMS and Software LIM-EMS and Optional Additional Memory Memory Access and Processor Modes Real ModeCPU Cache Memory Protected Mode Virtual 8086 Mode Toshiba Utilities and Drivers List of Utilities and Drivers Setup and Password Security System Setup of TsetupAccessing System Setup Changing Values in the Setup Menu Accepting Changes and Exiting System Setup WindowFactory Preset Configuration Setup Options Memory LCD Display Mode Ext. Scan ModePower On Display LCD Display Colors Battery Text Mode Stretch Boot mode, System Auto Off is not displayed User Setting Options Battery Level HDD Auto Off Power Devices Optional DevicesCards/Memory Peripheral Devices Installing the Pcmcia Card Opening the Pcmcia slot’s cover Removing the Pcmcia Card Cards slot cover Installing Memory Module Memory Expansion Removing Memory Module Inserting the memory module Additional Battery Pack Battery ChargerPort Replicator Front Shows the port replicator’s front Back Shows the port replicator’s back Connecting the Port Replicator Right Side 10 Lifting up the connecting lever Connecting the AC Adapter Disconnecting the Port ReplicatorParallel Printer External Monitor PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard International Keyboards Security Lock Interfacing for Serial Devices 16 Security lock Communication Settings Cabling Preset Parameter Settings Connecting a Serial Printer Connecting a Serial Mouse Troubleshooting Problem Solving ProcessPreliminary Checklist Analyzing the Problem Hardware and System Checklist System Start-upSelf Test Power Sources Battery AC power Password Keyboard LCD Panel Hard Disk Drive Disk Drives and reboot CD ROM Drive Diskette Drive Diskette Ramdrive Printer Pointing DeviceAccuPoint PS/2 Mouse Serial Mouse Pcmcia Card External Monitor Diagnostic Test Executing the Diagnostic Test Program Choosing Test Options Test Sequence Subtests System/MemoryDisplay Tests Character Attributes Character sets Graphics CapabilitiesFloppy Disk Diskette Test Hard Disk Test Printer Test Toshiba Support Before You Call Where to Write Outside of EuropeEurope France Rest of Europe Specifications Physical DimensionsPower Requirements Environmental Requirements Processor Disks Ports AccuPointPcmcia Card Slots Sound system Software Ascii Character Codes SYN Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Keyboard Layouts Figure C-1 United Kingdom UK Figure C-3 Italian IT Figure C-7 German GR AC Power Cord and Connectors USA and Canada United Kingdom Australia Europe Glossary AbbreviationsPage AUTOEXEC.BAT Page Page Page Page Erase See delete Half duplex See duplex Page Page Page Page