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TOSHIBA C6609-1201M1
Portégé®2000
User’s Guide
If you need assistance:
❖VirtualTechTM
http://virtualtech.toshiba.com
❖InTouch® Center
Calling within the United States [phone]
Calling from outside the United States [phone]
For more information, see Chapter 8 on page 148.

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Model: Portégé 2000
Compact Disk-ReWritable
The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk-
ReWritable (CD-RW), one of the most advanced storage technologies
available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up
and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals
enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and
you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND
SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE
PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU
AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS
SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR
LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR
REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.
Protection of Stored Data
For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the
data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against
possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS
ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR
MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER
STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE
RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE
RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR
TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM
WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR
TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR
THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA
CORRECTLY.
Critical Applications
The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical
applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical
applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial
transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where
product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic
property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES
AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY

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ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN
ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER
PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT
TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
❖Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❖Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❖Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
❖Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached
to this computer. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not
recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the
computer's USB port and microphone jack. Changes or modifications made to
this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by
Toshiba could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
❖This device may not cause harmful interference.

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❖This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contact:
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92618-1697
[phone]
Industry Canada Requirement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
FCC Requirements
The following information is pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers
to internal modems.
Installation
When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone
company and give them the following information:
❖The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the
modem.
❖The FCC registration number of the modem.
❖The ringer equivalence number (REN) of the modem, which is 0.3B.
The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack
called the USOC RJ11C.
Type of Service
Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines.
Connection to telephone company-provided coin service (central office
implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is
subject to State tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line,
such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telephone
company will provide this information upon request.
Telephone Company Procedures
The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it
can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make
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might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone
company will give you notice, in writing, to allow you to make any
changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.
If Problems Arise
If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should
immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to
the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they
may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you
in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will
be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given
the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your
modem, they should be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba
America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of
Toshiba.
Disconnection
If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its
present line, please call the telephone company and let them know of this
change.
Fax Branding
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use
a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone
fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or
bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the
date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or
individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending
machine or such business, other entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your fax modem, you should
complete the setup for your fax software before sending a message.
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment
1NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety
requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment
Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
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using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be
aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a
representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations
made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may
give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
2The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment’s
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and an explanation notice similar
to the following:
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device can be found
on the label affixed to your computer.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each
terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of
terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices
subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence
Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
3The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this
equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C.
Wireless Interoperability
The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be
interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:
❖The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as
defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers.
❖The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-FiTM ) certification as defined by the
WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance.

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Wireless LAN and your Health
Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN
devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted
by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless
LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency
safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is
safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect
the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of
panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret
the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be
restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of
the organization. These situations may for example include:
❖Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of airplanes, or
❖In any other environment where the risk of interference to other
devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices
in a specific organization or environment (e.g., airports), you are
encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior
to turning on the equipment.
Regulatory Information
The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the
user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with
the following radio frequency and safety standards.
Canada – Industry Canada (IC)
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices
in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions:
❖This device may not cause harmful interference.
❖This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired
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Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is
far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the
Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that
the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
When using this device in combination with Wireless LAN Outdoor
Antenna products, a certain separation distance between antenna and
nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance. The
distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20.0 cm.
Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that
comes with those products for additional information.
The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits.
Nevertheless, it is advised to use the Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card
in such a manner that human contact during normal operation is
minimized.
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
❖Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❖Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
❖Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
❖Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba
Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card, or the substitution or attachment of
connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba.
The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification,
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Approved Countries for use
This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries in Fig.1.
Caution: Do not use this equipment except in the countries in Fig.1.
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW Safety
Instructions
The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-ROM/CD-RW drives employ a
laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit
ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than
those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
Australia Austria Belgium
Canada Denmark Finland
France Germany Greece
Iceland Ireland Italy
Japan Luxembourg Mexico
Netherlands New Zealand Norway
Poland Portugal Spain
Sweden Switzerland UK
USA

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Location of the required label
(Sample shown below. (Location of the label and manufacturing
information may vary.)
CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual
carefully and keep it for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this
model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent
direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified in the owner’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Copyright
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be
reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No
patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the
information contained herein.
©2001 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Export Administration Regulation
This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the
U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the
approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export,
directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration
Regulations is prohibited.

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Notice
The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any
product specifications, is subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO
ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY
FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR
OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES
BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT
SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR
ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE
THEREOF.
Trademarks
Portégé, Noteworthy, Fn-esse and InTouch are registered trademarks, and
VirtualTech and SelectServ are trademarks of Toshiba America
Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.
CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks, and Windows Media is
a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Capability Ethernet Alliance.
TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc.
SPANworks is a trademark of SPANworks USA.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Computer Disposal Information
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated
due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling
information, please contact your local government or the Electronic
Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.

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Contents
Introduction ..............................................................20
This guide .............................................................. 20
Safety icons ........................................................... 21
Other icons used.............................................. 22
Other documentation ............................................. 22
Service options ...................................................... 23
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around ........................ 24
Making sure you have everything .......................... 24
Front with the display panel closed........................ 25
Left side ................................................................. 25
Back....................................................................... 26
Right side............................................................... 27
Underside .............................................................. 28
Front with the display panel open .......................... 29
Keyboard indicator panel ................................. 31
System indicator panel .................................... 31
AC adapter ............................................................. 33
Chapter 2: Getting Started......................................... 35
Selecting a place to work ....................................... 35

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Creating a computer-friendly environment....... 35
Keeping yourself comfortable .......................... 36
Precautions............................................................ 39
Setting up your computer ...................................... 40
Installing additional memory (optional) ........... 40
Connecting a mouse ........................................ 44
Connecting a printer ........................................ 45
Connecting the modem.................................... 45
Connecting to a power source ......................... 46
Connecting other external devices ................... 48
Using the computer for the first time..................... 48
Opening the display panel................................ 49
Turning on the power....................................... 49
Using the TouchPad ......................................... 50
Setting up your software.................................. 51
Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 52
Customizing your computer’s settings............. 53
Powering off the computer .................................... 54
Closing the display panel ................................. 55
Different ways to turn the computer on and off 55
Caring for your computer....................................... 55
Cleaning the computer ..................................... 56
Moving the computer....................................... 56
Using a computer lock ..................................... 56
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics ................................. 58
Computing tips ...................................................... 58
Using the keyboard ................................................ 60
Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys ......................................... 60
Character keys ................................................. 60
Function keys................................................... 61
Windows®special keys.................................... 61
Overlay keys..................................................... 62
Starting a program................................................. 64

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Saving your work ................................................... 64
Printing your work ................................................. 65
Using optional external diskettes ........................... 65
Inserting and removing diskettes..................... 66
Copying documents to a diskette..................... 66
Taking care of diskettes.................................... 67
Backing up your work ............................................ 68
Restoring your work .............................................. 69
Playing audio ........................................................ 69
Setting up for communications.............................. 70
Connecting your computer to a network .......... 71
An overview of using the Internet .......................... 71
The Internet ..................................................... 72
The World Wide Web ....................................... 72
Internet Service Providers................................ 72
Connecting to the Internet ............................... 73
Surfing the Internet.......................................... 73
Internet features............................................... 74
Uploading and downloading files
from the Internet....................................... 74
Toshiba’s online resources..................................... 75
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ................................... 76
Toshiba’s energy-saver design ............................... 76
Running the computer on battery power ............... 76
Maximizing battery life..................................... 77
Using additional battery packs......................... 77
Battery safety precautions................................ 78
Charging batteries.................................................. 78
Charging the main battery................................ 78
Charging the RTC battery................................. 79
Using a battery charger.................................... 80
Monitoring main battery power.............................. 80
Determining remaining battery power.............. 81

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What to do when the main battery runs low .... 82
Conserving battery power ..................................... 83
Setting a power usage mode............................ 83
Using battery alarms.............................................. 85
Setting battery alarms...................................... 85
Turning off the display automatically ..................... 86
Enabling the screen saver ................................ 86
Changing the main battery..................................... 88
Removing the battery from the computer ........ 88
Inserting a charged battery .............................. 89
Disposing of used batteries safely ......................... 90
Traveling tips.......................................................... 91
Chapter 5: Expansion Options................................... 92
Using your computer at the office.......................... 92
Optional Slim Port Replicator ................................ 93
Back of the optional Slim Port Replicator ........ 93
Front of the optional Slim Port Replicator........ 93
Using the optional Slim Port Replicator ................. 94
Attaching the optional Slim Port Replicator
to the computer ........................................ 94
Connecting the optional external
USB diskette drive........................................... 95
Using an external keyboard.................................... 97
Connecting a keyboard .................................... 97
Making your external keyboard
emulate the Fn key .................................... 97
Using an external monitor...................................... 97
Connecting the monitor ................................... 98
Connecting a mouse or a printer............................ 99
Using PC Cards...................................................... 99
Inserting a PC Card ........................................ 100
Removing a PC Card...................................... 101

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Hot swapping PC Cards ................................. 102
Using a Secure Digital card.................................. 102
Inserting a Secure Digital card....................... 103
Removing a Secure Digital card..................... 103
Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity .......................... 104
Windows®XP special features............................. 104
Personalizing your desktop.................................. 105
Customizing the taskbar ................................ 105
Bringing the world to your desktop................ 106
Changing desktop and browsing style ........... 107
Personalizing individual windows .................. 108
Customizing window toolbars........................ 109
Displaying information about each folder ...... 110
Emulating a full-size keyboard ............................. 111
Setting up for communications............................ 112
Determining the COM port ............................ 112
Using the Ethernet LAN Port .......................... 113
Accessing a LAN ............................................ 114
Exchanging data with another computer.............. 114
Transferring application files.......................... 114
Setting up a direct cable connection .............. 115
Using audio features ............................................ 116
Using external speakers or headphones......... 117
Recording sounds.......................................... 117
Using a microphone....................................... 118
Adjusting recording settings .......................... 119
Powering down the computer.............................. 119
Turn Off or Shut down command................... 120
Restart command .......................................... 120
Hibernation command ................................... 120
Standby command......................................... 121
Using Turn Off or Shut down ............................... 122
Turning off more quickly ................................ 122

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Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down .... 125
Using Hibernation ................................................ 125
Enabling the Hibernation command ............... 125
Going into Hibernation mode ......................... 127
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly.... 128
Starting again from Hibernation..................... 129
Using Standby ..................................................... 129
Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 130
Starting again from Standby .......................... 133
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities ..................................... 134
Fn-esse ................................................................ 134
Starting Fn-esse............................................. 135
Assigning a key to a program or document ... 136
Viewing existing key assignments ................. 138
Changing or removing existing
key assignments ..................................... 138
Hotkey utility........................................................ 138
Expansion device properties ................................ 139
Accessing Mobile Extension
Service Configuration.............................. 139
TOSHIBA Console ................................................ 140
Customize Your Computer ............................. 141
Network ......................................................... 141
Security.......................................................... 142
TOSHIBA Button Controls .............................. 142
Power Management ....................................... 143
Toshiba Hardware Setup ................................ 146
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 148
Problems that are easy to fix ............................... 148
Problems when you turn on the computer........... 150
The Windows®operating system is not working . 152
Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 152

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Internet problems .......................................... 153
The Windows®XP operating system
can help you ........................................... 154
Resolving a hardware conflict.............................. 154
A plan of action .............................................. 155
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 155
Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 157
Memory card problems.................................. 158
Power and the batteries ................................. 159
Keyboard problems........................................ 161
Display problems ........................................... 161
Disk drive problems....................................... 163
Sound system problems ................................ 165
PC Card problems.......................................... 166
Printer problems ............................................ 169
Modem problems........................................... 170
Develop good computing habits .......................... 170
If you need further assistance.............................. 172
Before you call ............................................... 172
Contacting Toshiba ........................................ 172
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ........................ 174
Toshiba’s worldwide offices ................................. 174
Appendix A: Hot Keys ............................................. 178
Volume Control .................................................... 178
Volume Mute........................................................ 179
Password security ............................................... 179
Without a password ....................................... 179
With a password ............................................ 179
Power usage mode ............................................. 180
Standby mode...................................................... 181
Hibernation mode ............................................... 182
Display modes ..................................................... 183
Display brightness ............................................... 184
Keyboard hot keys .............................................. 184

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Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors ..................... 185
USA and Canada ............................................ 185
United Kingdom ............................................. 185
Australia......................................................... 185
Europe ........................................................... 185
Glossary ..................................................................186
Index .......................................................................202

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Introduction
Welcome to the world of powerful and portable multimedia
computers! With your new Toshiba notebook computer, your
access to information can accompany you wherever you go.
You will find that your Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional
operating system is already installed on your computer. It offers
exciting features and easy Internet access.
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.
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.