Toshiba Satellite Pro Te2000 Manual
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3-9 GETTING S TARTED 2. Make sure all disk activity has stopped, then remove any CDs or diskette. CAUTION: Make sure the Disk, Slim Select Bay and Slim Select Bay’s module indicators are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disk. 3. If you are using Windows XP, click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off computer menu select Turn off. If you are using Windows 2000/98, click Start and click Shut Down. From the Shut Down menu select Shut Down. 4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices. CAUTION: Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge. Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off. The next time the computer is turned on, the previous state is restored. The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices. CAUTIONS:1. While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD. Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the Disk indicator to go out. 2. Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode. Data will be lost. Benefits of hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits: ❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery. NOTE: For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window. Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby will be lost.
3-10 Users Manual GETTING S TARTED ❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer. ❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate feature. ❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑You can use the panel power off feature. Starting Hibernation To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below. Windows XP 1. Click Start. 2. Select Turn Off Computer. 3. Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box. Hibernate is not displayed. 4. Press the Shift key. The Standby item will change to Hibernate. 5. Select Hibernate. Windows 2000 1. Click Start and click Shut Down. 2. In Shut Down Windows select Hibernate and click the OK button. Windows 98 1. Open the Start menu. 2. Select Hibernate. Automatic Hibernation The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate settings according to the steps below. 1. Open the Control Panel. 2. a. In Windows XP, open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver. b. In Windows 2000/98, double-click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3. Select the Hibernate window, select the Enable Hibernate support check box and click the Apply button.
3-11 GETTING S TARTED 4. Select the Power Save Modes window. 5. Double-click Power Mode (Full Power, Normal, etc.) and open the System Power Mode window. 6. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid. 7. Click the OK button. Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the Built-in HDD indicator will light. After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn off the power to any peripheral devices. CAUTION: Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge. Standby mode In standby mode the power remains on, but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode. CAUTIONS:1. Before entering Standby mode, be sure to save your data. 2. Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in standby mode. The computer or the module could be damaged. 3. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in standby mode (unless the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data in memory will be lost. 4. If you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital, be sure to shut down the computer in hiberna- tion mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference. Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits:
3-12 Users Manual GETTING S TARTED ❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation. ❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature. ❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑You can use the panel power off feature. Executing standby You can enter standby mode in one of three ways: 1. In Windows XP, click Start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by. In Windows 2000/98, click Start, click Shut Down, select Stand by and click OK. 2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the System Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel and double-click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the System Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel and double-click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer. NOTES:1. When the computer is shut down in standby mode, the power indicator glows orange. 2. If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode. Standby mode consumes more power. Standby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions: ❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down. ❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise. Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you restart the computer system. For example, if:
3-13 GETTING S TARTED ❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑You change certain computer settings. ❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands. There are three ways to restart the computer system: 1. If you are using Windows XP, click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off computer menu select Restart. If you are using Windows 2000/98, click Start and click Shut Down. From the Shut Down menu select Restart. 2. If the computer is already on, press Ctrl + Alt + Del (Windows 98 only). 3. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to 15 seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing the power button. Restoring the Windows system If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery CD-ROM to restore them. To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below. CAUTION: When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost. 1. Load the Product Recovery CD-ROM in the drive and turn off the computer’s power. 2. Hold down the C key and turn on the power. When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the C key. NOTE: When you install additional software components, a window
3-14 Users Manual GETTING S TARTED similar to the one below will be shown while the software is being decompressed. Leave it until it disappears. Do not click Cancel. Figure 3-6 Software decompression window 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
OPERATING B ASICS 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the AccuPoint II, optical media drives, the external diskette drive, the internal modem, the LAN and changing Slim Select Bay modules. It also provides tips on caring for your computer and heat dispersal. Using AccuPoint II To use the AccuPoint II, simply push it with your finger tip in the direction you want to move the on-screen pointer. Figure 4-1 AccuPoint II and control buttons Two large buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer. Press a button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer. The left small button toggles Universal Scroll on and off. When Universal Scroll is on, use the AccuPoint to scroll the screen. The right small button works as the Back button on your Internet browser. You can switch the functions of the large and small buttons in the Mouse utility in Windows Control Panel. ACCUPOINT II CONTROL BUTTONS ACCUPOINT II
Users Manual OPERATING B ASICS 4-2 AccuPoint II precautions Certain conditions can affect the on-screen pointer when using AccuPoint II. For example, the pointer may travel contrary to AccuPoint II operation or an error message may appear, if ❑You touch the AccuPoint II during power-up. ❑You apply constant, soft pressure during power-up. ❑There is a sudden temperature change. ❑Strong stress is applied to the AccuPoint II. If an error message appears, reboot the computer. If an error message does not appear, wait a moment for the pointer to stop, then continue operation. Replacing the cap The AccuPoint II cap is an expendable item that should be replaced after prolonged use. This is one spare AccuPoint II cap supplied with the computer. 1. To remove the AccuPoint II cap, firmly grasp the cap and pull it straight up. Figure 4-2 Removing the AccuPoint II cap 2. Position a new cap on the peg and press it into place. NOTE: The peg is square, so be careful to align the cap’s square hole with the peg.A CCUPOINT II CAP PEG
OPERATING B ASICS 4-3 Changing Slim Select Bay modules This section explains how to change modules in the Slim Select Bay. The illustra- tions show replacement of the DVD-ROM drive with the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor. Therefore, the text refers to those modules. However, the procedures are the same for any of the modules: DVD-ROM drive, CD-ROM drive, CD-R/RW drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or optional Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack with separate tray. CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not put your hand into the Slim Select Bay slot. Removing a module Remove the DVD-ROM drive as described below. 1. Check all disk indicators to make sure no disks are operating. 2. Turn the computer upside down. CAUTION: Wait for all disk indicators to go out before you turn over the computer and be careful to lay the computer down gently. Shock can damage the HDD or other components. 3. Be sure the screw of the Slim Select Bay lock is set in the front hole,which is the unlock position. 4. Slide the Slim Select Bay latch to the unlock position. 5. Grasp the DVD-ROM drive and slide it out. CAUTION: The DVD-ROM drive and other Slim Select Bay modules can become hot with use. Be careful when removing the module. Figure 4-3 Removing the DVD-ROM drive Changing Slim Select Bay modules SLIM SELECT BAY MODULE SLIM SELECT BAY LATCH