Toshiba Satellite 3000 S Manual

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Setting up your computer
To connect a parallel printer:
1Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer’s 
parallel port. 
Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable
2Plug the printer’s power cable into a live AC outlet.
See your printer documentation for additional configuration steps, 
or see “Setting up a printer” on page 58.
Connecting the AC adapter
The AC adapter enables you to power the computer from an AC 
outlet and to charge the computer’s batteries. The AC power light 
on the computer glows when the device is plugged in.
Power cable and AC adapter
To the computer
To the printer
Power cable
AC adapter 
						

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DANGER: Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric 
shock. Never modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on 
top of, or apply heat to the power cable.
If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, 
discontinue use. There is a risk of electric shock.
Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands. 
Doing so may cause an electric shock.
To connect AC power to the computer:
1Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.
Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter
2Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the back of the 
computer.
To locate the DC-IN jack, see “Back” on page 29. 
						

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Charging the battery
3Connect the power cable to a live electrical outlet.
The AC power and battery lights glow.
CAUTION: Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your 
computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in 
such cases. The current rating for the computer is 3.16 
amperes.
Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it. Hold the 
power plug when removing the cable from the outlet.
Charging the battery
Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you must 
charge it. Connect the computer to a live power outlet using the 
AC adapter and power cable. The on/off light glows green and the 
battery light glows amber to show that it is charging.
Once the computer is connected to a power outlet, you can charge 
the battery with the computer turned off or on. It takes several 
hours to charge the battery when the computer is off. It takes much 
longer to charge the battery when the computer is on. If the 
computer is not consuming full power, the time required to charge 
the battery is reduced.
For more information on battery use, see “Running the computer 
on battery power” on page 90.
CAUTION: Once the battery is charged for the first time, 
avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for 
more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully 
charged battery can damage the battery. 
						

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Using the computer for the first time
NOTE: Battery life and charge time may vary depending on 
the applications, power management settings, and features 
used.
Using the computer for the first time
Opening the display panel
Press the display latch and lift the display panel.
Opening the display panel
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display panel, don’t force 
it beyond the point where it moves easily.
Never lift or move the computer using the display panel.
Push Lift 
						

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Using the computer for the first time
Turning on the power
1Check that all the drives are empty.
2If you have a printer connected to your computer, turn on the 
printer and wait until the printer indicates that it is ready (on 
line).
3Turn on the computer by pressing and releasing the power 
button located on the top of the keyboard. For an illustration to 
help you locate this button, see “Front with the display 
open” on page 32.
NOTE: When you turn on the computer for the first time, 
don’t turn off the power again until the operating system has 
loaded completely.
The AC power light glows when the computer is connected to 
an external power source. 
The battery light:

Glows amber while the battery is being charged.

Glows green when the battery is fully charged.

Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external 
power source. For information on determining battery 
power, see “Monitoring battery power” on page 93.
The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk 
drive is currently in use. 
The Modular Bay indicator light flashes when the Modular 
Bay is in use.
CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any of the 
drives are in use.
On 
						

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Using the computer for the first time
Using the AccuPoint II Pointing device
The round button in the middle of the keyboard is the AccuPoint II 
pointing device. It enables you to move the cursor and to select 
items on the screen. (If you would rather use a mouse or trackball, 
you can connect one to one of the computer’s USB ports. See 
“Connecting a mouse” on page 50 for more information.)
AccuPoint II control buttons and pointing device
To move the cursor, gently push the pointing device in the 
direction you want the cursor to move. Pushing harder on the 
pointing device moves the cursor faster.
Control buttons
When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the 
cursor to the item, then press and release the primary button. To 
double-click, press the primary button twice in rapid succession. 
The primary button usually corresponds to the left mouse button.
Pointing device
Scroll
Secondary button Primary button
AccuPoint II
button Scroll
button 
						

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The function of the secondary button depends on the program you 
are using. It usually corresponds to the right mouse button. Check 
your program’s documentation to find whether it uses the right 
mouse button.
Scroll buttons
You can scroll up and down a document by using the two scroll 
buttons. The one on the left scrolls up and the one on the right 
scrolls down.
Setting up your software
The first time you turn on your computer, the operating system 
guides you through several essential steps to set up your software. 
These steps may or may not appear in the following order:
❖Select your time zone.
Select one of the time zones listed by clicking the up and 
down arrow keys to highlight the appropriate time zone, then 
click Next to change the setting.
❖Confirm acceptance of Microsoft’s End User License 
Agreement and complete information about the operating 
system.
❖You may be offered the opportunity to register the purchase of 
your computer with Toshiba. If not, make sure you register 
later by double-clicking the Registration icon on your 
desktop. 
						

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NOTE: To register online, your computer’s modem must be 
connected to a voice-grade telephone line, or to a Local Area 
Network.
To register your computer at a later time, select No, I do not 
want to register at this time. 
❖Read about Warranty Extensions and Upgrades.
This step provides important information from Microsoft.
❖Sign up for Internet access.
This step guides you through signing up for a new Internet 
account, or assists you in setting up your computer to work 
with your existing Internet account.
Completing installation
Upon completion, you will be prompted to click Finish to restart 
your computer.
Setting up a printer
If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned 
on, it may have been detected automatically (Plug and Play). If 
this is not the case, then you must install the printer driver for the 
model of printer that is connected to your computer. You install the 
printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your 
printer manual, or by using the Windows
® Millennium Edition 
operating system Add Printer Wizard.
If you plan to set up a printer later, click Cancel. 
						

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Using the Add Printer Wizard
To set up a printer with the Add Printer Wizard:
1Click the Start button, then point to Settings, and click 
Printers.
The Printers window appears.
Sample Printers window
2Double-click Add Printer.
The Add Printer Wizard starts. 
						

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Sample Add Printer Wizard
3Click Next.
The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play, the 
Windows® Millennium Edition operating system recognizes 
it automatically. You can ignore the remainder of this 
section. See your printer manual.
4If the printer you are setting up:

Is not connected to a network, select Local printer.

Is connected to a network, select Network printer.
5Click Next.
The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer.
6From the list of manufacturers and printers, select your 
printer, then click Next.
7Select the port settings according to the instructions in your 
printer’s documentation and the port to which your printer is 
connected, then click Next.