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Sending a fax
business cards, and send text messages to a few people or to 
everyone in your proximity.
NOTE: Before using SPANworks 2000, you must establish a 
network link between computers.
To access SPANworks 2000:
1Double-click the SPANworks icon on the desktop.
2Follow the instructions on your screen to set up a connection 
to the network. 
SPANworks 2000 file utilities
The central application of SPANworks 2000 is designed to enable 
data transfers among a group of computers with or without using 
wired connections. You can transfer files, browse authorized 
locations on other computers, or synchronize data with other 
computers. A record of each transaction is maintained in a list or 
archive so you know exactly what you sent to others, or received 
from them.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you start the 
SPANworks 2000 application after closing all other 
applications. This will ensure system resources are available 
since in the presentation function, SPANworks 2000 may 
stop opening a presentation if the amount of remaining 
system resources is less than required.
Sending a fax
To send a fax, your system must be connected to a telephone line.
Faxing a document is almost as simple as printing it.  
						

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1On the desktop, double-click the RingCentral icon. 
If the icon is not on the desktop, click Start, then Programs. 
Go to the RingCentral
® folder and click RingCentral.
The RingCentral Setup Wizard appears.
2Select Next and follow the instructions on the screen.
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Your computer’s video features include:

Viewing Windows® presentations or DVD movies either on 
the computer screen (display panel or external monitor) or on 
a television set.

Capturing video using a camera connected to the i.LINK port.

Playing back VideoCDs.
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television 
To use your television for this purpose, you need to connect your 
television to your computer via the S-video out port, change the 
display setting on your computer, and direct the computer’s video 
output to your television.
Connecting a television to the S-video out port
To view a DVD movie or Windows® presentation in full-screen 
mode on your TV you need to use the S-video out port. 
						

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To connect a device to the S-video out port, you’ll need an S-video 
cable (not included with your system). For the best video quality, 
always use a properly shielded cable.
NOTE: Before connecting the device, make sure that it is 
ready to receive S-video input. Some devices have a switch 
or button that changes this setting. Others may provide a 
menu-driven option from a remote control. Refer to the 
documentation provided with your device to see if any set up 
is necessary.
 TECHNICAL NOTE: Using an S-video cable of poor quality 
may result in dull or fuzzy picture, poor color, ghosting, 
video noise, or loss of video.
HINT: It is recommended that you use an S-video cable no 
longer than 20 feet, approximately 6 meters.
To connect the television:
1Connect one end of the S-video cable to the external 
television.
Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the 
location of the video in port.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the S-video out port on 
the back of your computer.
To locate the port, see “Back” on page 29.
3Turn on the television. 
						

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Changing the display properties setting
1Right-click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties. 
The Display Properties dialog box appears.
 
Sample Display Properties dialog box
2Click the Settings tab.
3Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting 
reads 640 x 480.
4Click Apply, then OK.
Direct video output to television
1Click Advance button.
2Select Tw i n  v i e w tab.
3Click Output device button.
4Choose Select output device.
5Click on TV option.
6In Format, select NTSC-n.
7Click Apply. 
						

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8Click OK.
9Open the DVD tray and insert DVD title. 
The DVD movie should play automatically.
Transferring and editing video data
The i.LINK port on the right side of the computer provides very 
fast data transfer rates (up to 400 Mbps or 400 million bits per 
second). You can connect up to 63 external devices to this port. 
Each peripheral device receives power from the computer through 
the i.LINK port.
In addition to its high speed, it supports isochronous data—the 
delivery of data at a guaranteed rate. This makes it ideal for 
devices that transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as video 
devices.
Like your USB ports, the i.LINK port supports both Plug-and-
Play (automatic configuration) and hot swapping (the ability to 
connect and disconnect devices while the computer is on). The 
main difference between the i.LINK port and your USB ports is 
that the i.LINK port supports faster data transfer rates.
Playing VideoCDs
TECHNICAL NOTE: VideoCD playback capability is not 
enabled on all systems. 
						

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1Fit the DVD-ROM drive in the Modular Bay, if necessary.
2Place the VideoCD in the DVD-ROM drive.
3Launch WinDVD 2000 and press the Play button. 
Sample WinDVD control panel with playback controls called out
HINT: There are no menus for VideoCD 1.0 titles.
For more information about using WinDVD 2000, see “WinDVD 
2000” on page 163.
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You can use your computer to record sounds using an external 
microphone. You can play .wav sound files or audio CDs using the 
built-in speakers, headphones or external speakers.
Recording sounds
You can make audio recordings and save them as .wav files by 
connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the 
Time sliderAudio volume controls
EjectRepeatPause Play
Previous
NextStep Stop
Fast forward Fast reverseHelp
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microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the 
operating system.
DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced “wave”) file is the 
Windows® format for storing sound in files in the operating 
system. 
Using a microphone
1Connect an external microphone to the computer. 
To locate the microphone port, see “Left side” on page 31.
2Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, 
Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder.
Sample Sound Recorder screen
3Click the Record button and speak normally into the 
microphone. 
The maximum recording time is 60 seconds.
4When you have finished recording, click the Stop button.
5To hear what you just recorded, click the Play button.
6To save the file, select Save from the File menu.
Record
Stop
Play
Skip forward
Skip backward Positioning
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Adjusting recording quality
The better the quality of the recording, the more disk space the 
sound file requires. Experiment to find a balance that fits your 
needs.
1Open Sound Recorder, if necessary (click Start, point to 
Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound 
Recorder).
2In the Sound Recorder window, click Edit, then click Audio 
Properties.
3In the Audio Properties dialog box, adjust the Sound 
Recording, Preferred device, and Advanced quality.
4Click OK.
Your new settings take effect the next time you record.
Using external speakers or headphones
Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with 
internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can 
connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an 
external power source. Other types of speakers will be 
inadequate to produce sound from the computer.
To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones:
1Locate the headphone jack on the computer.
To locate the headphone jack, see “Left side” on page 31.
2Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the 
headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack. 
The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack. 
						

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3Adjust the volume:

For external speakers, use the volume controls on each 
speaker.

For headphones, use the computer’s volume control dial.
Using PC Cards
PC Cards expand your computer’s capabilities and usefulness. 
You can purchase additional PC Cards from your dealer. Most PC 
Cards conform to the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory 
Card International Association) standard. 
Your computer has two stacked PC Card slots and supports three 
types of PC Cards: 

Two Type I and Type II cards.

One Type III card.
Check the documentation that came with the PC Card to see if it 
conforms to the PCMCIA 2.1 standard, or later. Other cards may 
work with your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult 
to set up and use.
PC Card supporting software
PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software — a set of 
programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the 
computer, and that makes hot swapping (switching cards while the 
computer is on) possible. 
The Windows
® Millennium Edition operating system provides the 
Card and Socket Services for your PC Card. Even if your PC Card 
comes with its own version of Card and Socket Services, you 
should use the files included in the Windows
® Millennium Edition 
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Inserting PC Cards
1If your PC Card does not support hot swapping, save your 
data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card. 
For more information, see “Hot swapping” on page 161.
2Hold the PC Card with the arrow side up and the connector 
side toward the slot.
3Align the card connectors with an available PC Card slot and 
carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place.
NOTE: If you have a Type III card, insert the connector into 
the lower slot. If you have a Type I or Type II card, you can 
insert it into either the upper or the lower slot.
There are two eject buttons, one per slot.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer, 
don’t force the card into the PC Card slot.
Removing PC Cards
1Click the PC Card button on the taskbar.
2Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card.
The operating system advises you that you may safely remove 
the card.
3To remove the PC Card, press the slot’s eject button once.
4Remove the PC Card and store it properly.