Toshiba Satellite 3000 S Manual

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Using playlists...................................................................... 170
Creating playlists ............................................................. 170
Loading and playing playlists......................................... 172
Resuming normal playback after using playlists ......... 172
Customizing WinDVD ......................................................... 172
Setting general properties .............................................. 173
Setting audio properties ................................................. 174
Setting display properties............................................... 176
Customizing the control panel ....................................... 177
Using WinDVD Advanced Features ................................... 177
Zooming in ...................................................................... 182
Panning............................................................................ 183
Zooming out .................................................................... 183
Adjusting the color balance............................................ 183
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD................. 184
Getting Help ......................................................................... 184
Exiting WinDVD ................................................................... 184
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong ..................................  185
Problems that are easy to fix .............................................. 185
Problems when you turn on the computer....................... 187
The Windows
®Millennium Edition operating
system is not working......................................................... 188
Using Startup options to fix problems .......................... 189
Internet problems............................................................ 192
The Windows
® Millennium Edition operating
system can help you....................................................... 193
Resolving a hardware conflict ............................................ 194
A plan of action................................................................ 194
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .................. 194
Fixing a problem with Device Manager......................... 196
Memory card problems ................................................. 198
Power and the batteries.................................................. 198
Keyboard problems ........................................................ 200
AccuPoint II problems.................................................... 201 
						

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Display problems............................................................  202
Disk drive problems .......................................................  204
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive problems .......................  206
Sound system problems ...............................................  213
PC Card problems ..........................................................  214
Printer problems.............................................................  217
Modem problems...........................................................  218
Develop good computing habits .......................................  218
Using VirtualTech ................................................................  220
If you need further assistance............................................  221
Before you call.................................................................  221
Contacting Toshiba .........................................................  221
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites  .....................................  222
Toshibas worldwide offices...............................................  223
Appendix A: Hot Keys .............................................................  227
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors ..................................  229
Glossary ...................................................................................  231
Index.........................................................................................  245 
						

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Introduction
Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia 
computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your 
work can accompany you wherever you go. 
Your Satellite Pro Series computer offers enhanced multimedia 
features and easy Internet access combined with great flexibility. 
Its Modular Bay enables you to switch between a diskette drive, 
CD-ROM , DVD-ROM , CD-ROM/RW, DVD-ROM/CD-RW 
drive, a second hard disk drive, or second battery as you need 
them. Your computer may also include the latest technology in 
wireless communications, enabling you to exchange information 
with as few or as many others as you want.
This guide
This guide introduces the computer’s features. You can:

Read the entire guide from beginning to end.

Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.

Use the table of contents and the index to find specific 
information. 
						

							24Safety icons
If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook 
computer before, read through the first couple of chapters to 
familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how 
to turn it on. After that, seek out whatever interests you most.
Safety icons
This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in 
order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal 
injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety 
cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the 
risk, and the icons highlight these instructions as follows:
DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that 
could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety 
instruction is not observed.
WARNING: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that 
could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not 
observed. 
CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that 
could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety 
instruction is not observed.
NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the safe 
operation of the equipment or related items. 
						

							25Other documentation
Other icons used
Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational 
information: 
TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical 
information about the computer.
HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips.
DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used 
in the text.
Other documentation
In addition to this user’s guide, your computer comes with the 
following documentation:

An electronic version of the user’s guide. Look for the user’s 
guide icon on your desktop or install it from your Recovery 
and Configuration Builder CD provided with your computer.

Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on 
your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery 
and Configuration Builder CD.

Toshiba Accessories Information lists accessories available 
from Toshiba and explains how to order them.

The Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition operating 
system documentation which explains the features of the 
operating system. 
						

							26Service options
Service options
Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its 
SelectServTM warranty programs. For more information, visit 
To s h i b a’s Web site at 
Toshiba.com. 
If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If 
Something Goes Wrong” on page 185. 
						

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Chapter 1
Finding Your Way 
Around
This chapter presents a “grand tour” of your notebook computer. It 
serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the 
computer.
Making sure you have everything
Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card provided 
with your system to make sure you received everything. If any 
items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. For 
additional help, see “If you need further assistance” on 
page 221. 
						

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Finding Your Way Around
Front with the display closed
Front with the display closed
The display latch keeps the display panel closed and locked. To 
open the display panel, press the display latch and raise the panel.
The Modular Bay comes with a CD or DVD drive installed. This 
bay can accommodate a CD-ROM, CD-R,CD-RW, DVD-ROM, 
or multifunction DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. It also supports a 
diskette drive, additional hard disk drive or secondary battery. The 
bay only supports one device at a time. It is designated as drive D:.
CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the CD-ROM/DVD-
ROM manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside 
the computer and damage it. Instead, use a slim object such 
as a straightened paper clip.
Display latch
Modular Bay 
						

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Finding Your Way Around
Back
Back
The cooling vent prevents the computer’s central processing unit 
(CPU) from overheating so that it can continue to perform at its 
maximum speed.
CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the CPU, make 
sure you don’t block the cooling vents.
The DC-IN jack is where you plug in the AC adapter.
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allow you to connect USB 
peripherals to your computer.
DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that 
supports 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 connectors. The USB standard allows hot 
swapping of peripherals.
USB portsInfrared port Parallel port
DC-IN jack
Monitor port
Modem port LAN port
Security lock slot Cooling vent
Cooling vent
S-video out port 
						

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Finding Your Way Around
Right side
The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other 
parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices. 
The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area 
network using a 10/100 Ethernet link.
The modem port lets you use a modular cable to connect the 
modem directly to a standard telephone line. For more 
information, see “Using the modem” on page 83. 
The S-video out port allows you to connect a television or other 
video output device.
The monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor.
Infrared port—The fast infrared port allows cable-free 
communication with another device, such as a computer or printer, 
that has a compatible infrared port.
The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional PORT- 
Noteworthy
® computer lock cable to your computer to secure it to 
a large, heavy object such as your desk. 
Right side
The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type I or Type 
II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. See “Using PC Cards” on 
page 159 for more information. 
Cooling vent
PC Card slots PC Card ejection tabsSpeaker i.LINK port
USB port