Toshiba Satellite 3000 S Manual

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The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a “friendly” 
printer name.
8Enter a name for your printer.
HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the 
name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference.
9To set up the printer to be:

The default printer for the Windows® Millennium 
Edition operating system, click Ye s.

Available when specifically requested, click No.
10Click Next.
The operating system prompts you to print a test page.
11If your printer is connected and turned on, click Finish to 
print a test page.
To complete the setup procedure without printing a test page, 
click No, then click Finish.
You are now ready to print.
12If you requested a test page, click OK to print.
Depending on your program, you may see various messages 
indicating the status of your print job.
Turning off the computer
It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using 
it for a while. 
If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer 
plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to 
fully charge the main battery. With the computer off, it may take 
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Guidelines for turning off the computer:

If you have work in progress and are not connected to a 
network, you can use the Windows Standby command to save 
your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the 
computer again, you automatically return to where you left 
off.

To leave the computer off for a longer period, you can use the 
Windows Shut Down command instead. Alternatively, use 
Hibernation mode to save the system settings to the hard disk. 

Never turn off the power while a disk light on the system 
indicator panel is on. Doing so may damage your hard disk, 
diskette drive, or DVD-ROM drive. 
For more information, see “Powering down the computer” on 
page 84. 
Caring for your computer
This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer, 
and explains how to fit an antitheft lock. For information about 
taking care of your computer’s battery, see “Running the 
computer on battery power” on page 90.
Cleaning the computer
To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and 
exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Ask your Toshiba 
dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products.
CAUTION: Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the 
computer’s keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. 
Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use 
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Moving the computer
Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure 
all disk activity has ended (the disk activity lights stop glowing) 
and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.
CAUTION: Never pick up the computer by its display panel 
or by the back (where the ports are located).
Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable 
shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. 
You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or visit 
To s h i b a’s Web site at 
toshibaaccessories.com.
Using a computer lock
You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as 
your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional 
PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable.
PORT-Noteworthy computer lock cable
To secure the computer:
1Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object.
Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable 
off the object.
2Pass the locking end through the loop. 
						

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3Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot 
located on the left side of the computer, then rotate the key a 
quarter turn and remove it.
The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft. 
Locking the computer 
						

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Chapter 3
Learning the Basics
This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important 
information about basic features.
Computing tips

Save your work frequently.
Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until 
you save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for 
example, a system error occurs and you must restart your 
computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are 
working. Your computer can be configured to warn you when 
the battery is running low. See “Setting battery alarms” on 
page 95.    
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which 
you can turn on. This feature saves your file to the hard disk 
at preset intervals. See your software documentation for 
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Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable storage 
media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and 
store them in a safe place.
If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it 
unless you have a separate backup copy.

Use ScanDisk, Disk Defragmenter, and the Maintenance 
Wizard regularly to conserve disk space and help your 
computer perform at its optimal level. Consult your 
Windows
® Millennium Edition operating system 
documentation for more information on these and other 
utilities. 

Before turning off the computer, always use the Shut down 
command (unless you want to use Standby or Hibernation 
mode as described in “Powering down the computer” on 
page 84). 
CAUTION: The operating system records information, such 
as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you 
don’t let the operating system shut down normally, details 
such as new icon positions may be lost.
Using the keyboard
Keyboard
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Character keys 
Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a 
typewriter, except that: 

The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing 
over an area of the page.

The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable.

The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not 
interchangeable.

The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper 
case — the number and symbol keys are not affected. The 
caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates 
when you press the 
Caps Lock key. 
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys
The 
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the 
program you are using. For more information, see your program 
documentation.
Function keys 
The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 
keys at the top of the keyboard. 
Function keys
F1 through F12 are called function keys because they run 
programmed functions when you press them. Used in 
Alt
CtrlFn.
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10F11 F12 
						

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combination with the 
Fn key, function keys marked with icons run 
specific functions on the computer.
Windows® special keys
Windows® special keys
The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the 
Windows
® operating system:

The Windows®logo key opens the Start menu. 

The Application key has the same function as the secondary 
AccuPoint II control button (or right mouse button).
Overlay keys 
Keyboard overlay keys
The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them 
form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter 
numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten-key 
keypad on a desktop computer’s keyboard.
Windows logo key Application key
EscPrt Sc
F1 F2F3 F4F5 F6 F7F8 F9F10Sys ReqPause F11F12BreakHome
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End Shift
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Lock
CtrlFnAlt 
						

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Using the numeric keypad overlay
To turn on the numeric keypad overlay, press Fn and F11 
simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator 
panel glows when the numeric overlay is on.
You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters 
while the numeric overlay is on. To do so:

For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters.

For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while you 
type the letters.
To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is on, 
press and hold down 
Shift while you use the cursor control keys. To 
return to the numeric overlay, release 
Shift.
To turn off the numeric keypad overlay, hold down the 
Fn key and 
press 
F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator 
panel goes out.
Using the cursor control overlay 
To turn on the cursor control overlay, press Fn and F10 
simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard 
indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on.
To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on:

For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters.

For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while you 
type the letters.
To use the numeric keypad overlay when the cursor control 
overlay is on, hold down 
Shift while you use the numeric overlay 
keys. To return to the cursor control overlay, release 
Shift.
To turn off the cursor control overlay, hold down the 
Fn key and 
press 
F10 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard 
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Starting a program
Starting a program
The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the file 
that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, 
use My Computer or Windows Explorer.
If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options:

Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop

Use the Start menu

Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the 
program file

Use the Run dialog box
The Windows
® Millennium Edition operating system tutorial 
chapter gives step-by-step instructions for starting a program from 
the Start menu. See “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on 
page 110. 
Saving your work
Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard disk 
drive or a diskette. 
NOTE: Always save your data even when you are using the 
Standby command. If your battery fully discharges, your 
information will be lost. Your computer can be configured to 
warn you when the battery is running low, see “Setting 
battery alarms” on page 95.
Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular 
intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check your programs’ 
documentation to see whether they have an automatic save feature.
To  s a v e :

A file you are updating, open the program’s File menu and 
click Save.