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Toshiba Portege 4000 User Manual (278 pages)

4000 User's Guide

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.25 MB

Fcc Notice
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Type of Service
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Fax Branding
5
If Problems Arise
5
Telephone Company Procedures
5
Regulatory Information
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Wireless Interoperability
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
7
Interference Statement
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Safety Instructions
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Energy Star Compliance
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
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This Guide
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Safety Icons
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- Other Icons Used
  23
Other Documentation
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Service Options
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Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

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- Making Sure You Have Everything
  25
- Finding Where Everything Is Located
  26
  - Front with the Display Panel Closed
    26
  - Back
    26
  - Right Side
    27
  - Left Side
    28
  - Front with the Display Panel Open
    29
  - Underside
    31
- Indicator Panels
  32
  - System Indicator Panel
    32
  - Keyboard Indicator Panel
    33
Chapter 2: Getting Started

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- Selecting a Place to Work
  35
  - Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment
    35
  - Keeping Yourself Comfortable
    36
    
    Placement of the Computer
    37
    
    Seating and Posture
    38
    
    Work Habits
    39
- Other Precautions
  40
- Setting up Your Computer
  40
- Turning on the Computer
  44
  - Opening the Display Panel
    44
  - Turning on the Power
    44
- Using the Computer for the First Time
  45
  - Disabling the Network Port
    45
  - Setting up Your Software
    47
- Shutting down the Computer
  48
  - Power down Tips
    49
Chapter 3: Connecting Other External Devices

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Chapter 4: Learning the Basics

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- Computing Tips
  73
- Windows® Operating System Basics
  75
- Using the Keyboard
  75
  - Character Keys
    76
  - Making Your Keyboard Emulate a Full-Size Keyboard
    76
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    77
  - Function Keys
    77
  - Windows® Special Keys
    78
  - Overlay Keys
    78
- Using the Accupoint II
  80
- TOSHIBA Console Button
  82
- Starting a Program
  84
- Saving Your Work
  84
- Printing Your Work
  85
- Using a Compact Disc Drive
  86
  - Inserting Compact Discs
    87
  - Removing Compact Discs
    90
  - Caring for Cds and Dvds
    90
- Using PC Cards
  91
  - Hot Swapping
    91
- Using Your Computer at the Office
  92
- Using a Computer Lock
  92
- Caring for Your Computer
  93
  - Cleaning the Computer
    93
  - Moving the Computer
    94
Chapter 5: Power Management

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- Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
  95
- Running the Computer on Battery Power
  96
  - Charging the Batteries
    96
  - Monitoring Battery Power
    97
- What to Do When the Battery Alarm Sounds
  100
- Changing Batteries
  101
- Taking Care of Your Battery
  103
  - Safety Precautions
    103
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    104
  - Disposing of Used Batteries Safely
    104
- Conserving Power
  105
  - Power Usage Modes in the Windows® Operating System
    106
  - Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Usage Mode
    106
- Additional Battery Options
  106
- Powering down the Computer
  107
  - Shut down Command
    107
  - Hibernation Command
    108
  - Standby Command
    110
- Using Shut down
  111
  - Shutting down more Quickly
    111
  - Starting Again after Shut down
    114
- Using Hibernation
  114
  - Going into Hibernation Mode more Quickly
    114
  - Starting Again from Hibernation
    115
- Using Standby
  116
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

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- Setting up Your Printer
  121
  - Setting up the Windows® Operating System to Work with Your Printer
    122
- Exploring Audio Features
  125
  - Using External Speakers or Headphones
    125
  - Recording Sounds
    126
  - Playing an Audio CD-ROM
    127
- Exchanging Data with Another Computer
  128
  - Setting up for Communications
    129
  - Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
    131
  - Connecting Your Computer to a Network
    131
    
    Setting up a Wireless Connection
    132
    
    Using Bluetooth
    133
- Network Device Switch
  134
  - Toshiba's Online Resources
    135
- An Overview of Using the Internet
  135
  - The Internet
    135
  - The World Wide Web
    135
  - Internet Service Providers
    136
  - Connecting to the Internet
    136
  - Surfing the Internet
    137
  - Internet Features
    137
  - Uploading and Downloading Files from the Internet
    138
Chapter 7: Windvd

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- Playing Dvds
  139
  - Using the Windvd Toolbar
    141
  - Using the Windvd Status Bar
    141
  - Using the Windvd Control Panel
    142
  - Using the Control Panel Playback Buttons
    143
  - Maximizing the Video Window
    145
- Using Playlists
  146
- Customizing Windvd
  148
  - Setting General Properties
    149
  - Setting Audio Properties
    150
  - Setting Display Properties
    152
  - Customizing the Control Panel
    153
- Using Windvd Advanced Features
  154
  - Zooming in
    159
  - Panning
    160
  - Zooming out
    160
  - Adjusting the Color Balance
    160
- Launching an Internet Browser from Windvd
  161
- Getting Help
  161
- Exiting Windvd
  161
Chapter 8: Toshiba Utilities

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- Fn-Esse
  164
- HW Setup
  169
- Power Saver
  171
- Expansion Device Properties
  174
Chapter 9: Keeping Your Files Safe

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Chapter 10: If Something Goes Wrong

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- Problems that Are Easy to Fix
  190
- Problems When You Turn on the Computer
  190
- Resolving a Hardware Conflict
  193
  - Using the Windows® Operating System
    193
  - Troubleshooting Feature
    193
  - A Plan of Action
    194
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    194
  - Plug and Play
    195
  - Memory Card Problems
    196
  - Power and the Batteries
    197
  - Keyboard Problems
    199
  - Accupoint II Problems
    200
  - Display Problems
    200
  - Disk Drive Problems
    202
  - Modem Problems
    204
  - Problems with the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
    205
  - Sound System Problems
    206
  - Optional Devices
    207
  - PC Card Problems
    207
  - Resolving Pc Card Problems
    209
  - Printer Problems
    210
- Internet Problems
  212
- DVD Operating Problems
  212
- Windvd Problems
  215
  - General Issues
    215
  - Content Issues
    217
  - Minimum System Requirements
    217
- Developing Good Computing Habits
  218
- Use Virtualtech
  219
- If You Need Further Assistance
  220
  - Before You Call
    220
  - Contacting Toshiba
    221
- Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  222
- Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
  222
Appendix A: Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating

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- System Information
  227
- Setting up Your Printer Using Windows
  228
- Determining Remaining Battery Power
  228
- Supervisor-Level Passwords
  229
- Windows® 98 Second Edition Troubleshooting
  230
  - Problems When You Turn on the Computer
    233
  - Safe Mode
    236
  - Resolving a Hardware Conflict
    239
  - Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
    240
Appendix B: Hot Keys

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- Without a Password
  244
- With a Password
  244
- Power Usage Mode
  245
- Standby Mode
  245
- Hibernation Mode
  246
- Display Modes
  246
- Display Brightness
  247
- Keyboard Hot Keys
  248
Appendix C: Power Cable Connectors

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Appendix D: Video Modes

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- Glossary
  255
- Index
  271

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Chapter 3: Connecting Other External Devices

Chapter 4: Learning the Basics

Chapter 5: Power Management

Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options

Chapter 7: Windvd

Chapter 8: Toshiba Utilities

Chapter 9: Keeping Your Files Safe

Chapter 10: If Something Goes Wrong

Appendix A: Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating

Appendix B: Hot Keys

Appendix C: Power Cable Connectors

Appendix D: Video Modes

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