Toshiba Satellite 3000 S Manual
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11 Location of the required label (Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the owner’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1
12 Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©2001 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Export Administration regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited. Notice The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES 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 THE USE THEREOF.
13 Trademarks Satellite, Noteworthy, Fn-esse, and AccuPoint are registered trademarks, SecureSleep, SelectServ, FreedomWare, SmartMedia, Ask IRIS Online, and VirtualTech are trademarks, and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, DirectX, and DirectShow are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Active Desktop is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep and Wake On LAN are trademarks of Intel Corporation. LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software, Inc. WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc. CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc. RingCentral is a registered trademark of Ring Zero Systems, Inc. i.LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. SPANworks 2000 is a trademark of SPANworks, U.S.A. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Dolby, Dolby Digital Surround, and Dolby Digital are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Easy CD Creator and Direct CD are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. Energy Star is a registered trademark of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
14 Energy Star compliance As an Energy Star® partner, Toshiba has determined that this product is Energy Star Compliant. Computer disposal information This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse, or recycling information, please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.
15 Contents Introduction ............................................................................... 23 This guide............................................................................... 23 Safety icons............................................................................ 24 Other icons used ............................................................... 25 Other documentation ............................................................ 25 Service options ...................................................................... 26 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ..................................... 27 Making sure you have everything........................................ 27 Front with the display closed................................................ 28 Back ........................................................................................ 29 Right side ............................................................................... 30 Left side .................................................................................. 31 Front with the display open .................................................. 32 Indicator panel................................................................... 34 System indicator panel ..................................................... 34 CD or DVD control buttons .............................................. 35 CD/DVD/Media Player power switch .............................. 36 Underside ............................................................................... 38 Chapter 2: Getting Started........................................................ 41
16 Selecting a place to work...................................................... 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment .................... 41 Keeping yourself comfortable.......................................... 42 Precautions ....................................................................... 45 Setting up your computer .................................................... 46 Installing additional memory (optional).......................... 47 Removing a memory module ......................................... 50 Connecting a mouse ........................................................ 50 Connecting a printer ......................................................... 50 Connecting the AC adapter .............................................. 51 Charging the battery ............................................................. 53 Using the computer for the first time .................................. 54 Opening the display panel................................................ 54 Turning on the power ....................................................... 55 Using the AccuPoint II Pointing device .......................... 56 Setting up your software ...................................................... 57 Setting up a printer ........................................................... 58 Turning off the computer...................................................... 61 Caring for your computer..................................................... 62 Cleaning the computer ..................................................... 62 Moving the computer....................................................... 63 Using a computer lock ..................................................... 63 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics ................................................ 65 Computing tips...................................................................... 65 Using the keyboard ............................................................... 66 Character keys .................................................................. 67 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ......................................................... 67 Function keys .................................................................... 67 Windows ® special keys..................................................... 68 Overlay keys ...................................................................... 68 Starting a program................................................................ 70 Saving your work .................................................................. 70 Printing your work ................................................................ 71 Using diskettes ...................................................................... 71
17 Inserting and removing diskettes .................................... 72 Caring for diskettes ........................................................... 72 Backing up your files............................................................. 73 Using your CD or DVD drive ................................................ 74 Drive components and control buttons .......................... 74 Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to CD/DVD ... 76 Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to Media Player.................................................................. 77 Inserting a disc .................................................................. 77 Playing an audio CD.......................................................... 79 Creating a CD..................................................................... 80 Playing a DVD.................................................................... 81 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD ............................. 81 Removing a disc with the computer on.......................... 81 Removing a disc with the computer off.......................... 82 Caring for CDs and DVDs................................................. 82 Setting up for communications ........................................... 82 Using the modem ............................................................. 83 Connecting your computer to a network........................ 83 Powering down the computer ............................................. 84 Shut down command....................................................... 84 Hibernation command...................................................... 85 Standby command ........................................................... 85 Using Shut down................................................................... 86 Shutting down more quickly............................................ 86 Starting again after Shut down ........................................ 87 Using Hibernation.................................................................. 87 Starting again from Hibernation mode ........................... 87 Using Standby ....................................................................... 88 Starting again from Standby ............................................ 88 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing.................................................. 89 To s h i b a’s energy-saver design............................................. 89 Running the computer on battery power............................ 90 Using a second battery..................................................... 90 Battery safety precautions................................................ 90
18 Maximizing battery life ..................................................... 91 Charging batteries ................................................................. 91 Charging the main and secondary batteries .................. 92 Charging the RTC battery................................................. 92 Monitoring battery power..................................................... 93 Determining remaining battery power............................ 93 Conserving battery power................................................ 94 What to do when the battery runs low ........................... 95 Setting battery alarms ...................................................... 95 Changing the main battery ................................................... 96 Removing the battery from the computer...................... 96 Disposing of used batteries safely....................................... 97 Traveling tips.......................................................................... 97 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows Millennium Edition Operating System......................................................... 99 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop ....................................... 100 Finding your way around the desktop .......................... 100 Windows ® Millennium Edition file system.................... 103 Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II ..................................... 103 Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet .............................. 106 Exploring the Web Tutorial............................................. 107 Lesson 4: Creating a new document................................. 108 Lesson 5: Creating a new folder ........................................ 109 Lesson 6: Starting programs ............................................. 110 Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows . 112 Using the taskbar............................................................ 113 Minimizing and maximizing windows .......................... 114 Resizing and moving windows ..................................... 115 Lesson 8: Closing programs ............................................. 116 Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts ............................................. 116 Creating a shortcut to the Calculator............................. 116 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map .................... 117 Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver............................. 120
19 Lesson 11: Setting the date and time ................................ 122 Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop ............. 123 Lesson 13: Using System Restore .................................... 125 Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?............................... 126 Windows ® Millennium Edition Help............................... 126 Using the online tours and tutorials .............................. 128 Lesson 15: Turning off your computer.............................. 129 Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options........................................ 131 Windows® Millennium Edition special features ................ 131 Personalizing your desktop ................................................ 132 Customizing the taskbar................................................. 132 Bringing the world to your desktop............................... 133 Changing desktop and browsing style.......................... 134 Personalizing individual windows ................................. 136 Adding a background to a window ............................... 137 Customizing window toolbars ....................................... 137 Displaying a toolbar in a window................................... 139 Displaying information about each folder..................... 139 Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse.................... 140 Using the programmable buttons ..................................... 141 Using the Ethernet LAN Port .............................................. 142 Accessing a LAN ............................................................. 143 Setting up a direct connection ....................................... 143 Using a wireless connection .......................................... 143 Setting up a dial-up connection ..................................... 144 Exchanging data with another computer .......................... 144 Transferring files using a parallel port connection ....... 144 Transferring files using the Infrared port ........................... 145 Connecting to the Internet .................................................. 145 Making the physical connection .................................... 146 Signing up with an Internet Service Provider .............. 147 Getting started ................................................................. 147 Using the Internet ................................................................ 148 The Internet...................................................................... 148
20 The World Wide Web ..................................................... 148 Surfing the Internet......................................................... 149 Internet features.............................................................. 149 Uploading and downloading files from the Internet .... 150 Toshiba’s online resources ................................................. 150 Conducting an electronic meeting .................................... 150 Sending a fax ....................................................................... 151 Exploring video features .................................................... 152 Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television ......................................................................... 152 Connecting a television to the S-video out port ........... 152 Transferring and editing video data............................... 155 Playing VideoCDs ........................................................... 155 Exploring audio features..................................................... 156 Recording sounds .......................................................... 156 Using a microphone....................................................... 157 Adjusting recording quality............................................ 158 Using external speakers or headphones ...................... 158 Using PC Cards ................................................................... 159 PC Card supporting software ........................................ 159 Inserting PC Cards.......................................................... 160 Removing PC Cards ....................................................... 160 Hot swapping .................................................................. 161 Using SmartMedia cards.................................................... 161 Inserting a SmartMedia card ......................................... 161 Removing a SmartMedia card ...................................... 162 Emulating a full-size keyboard ........................................... 162 Chapter 7: WinDVD 2000....................................................... 163 Playing DVDs....................................................................... 163 Using the WinDVD toolbar ............................................ 165 Using the WinDVD status bar........................................ 165 Using the WinDVD control panel .................................. 166 Using the control panel playback buttons .................... 167 Maximizing the video window....................................... 169