Toshiba 2800-S201 User manual

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For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 198 in this
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Model: Satellite 2800/2805 Series
FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity
Information”
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. 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
externaldevicesandthecomputer'sserialport,parallel port, monitorport,
USB port, PS/2™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:
ToshibaAmericaInformationSystems,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 0.5B.
The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack
called the USOC RJ11C.

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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 changes in their equipment, operations or procedures. If these
changes might affect your service or the operationof 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,theyshouldbeperformedbyToshibaAmericaInformation
Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba America
Information Systems, Inc.

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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
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be
installed 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

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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 is 0.2.
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 combinationof
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.
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Safety Instructions
The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive employs 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.

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Location of the required label
(The following is a sample. Location of the label and manufacturing
information may vary.)
CAUTIONS: Thisappliance containsalasersystemandis classifiedasa
“CLASS1 LASERPRODUCT.”Tousethis modelproperly, read theinstruction
manualcarefullyandkeepitforyourfuturereference.Incaseof anytroublewith
thismodel,pleasecontact yournearest“AUTHORIZEDservicestation.”To
preventdirectexposureto thelaserbeam,do nottryto opentheenclosure.
Useofcontrolsor adjustmentsorperformanceofproceduresotherthanthose
specifiedintheowner’smanualmayresultinhazardous radiationexposure.
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.
©2000 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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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.
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
Satellite, Noteworthy, Fn-esse, and AccuPoint are registered trademarks,
SecureSleep, SelectServ, Active Menu, Ask IRIS Online, and VirtualTech
are trademarks, and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America
Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.
CompuServe and America Online are registered trademarks of America
Online, Inc.

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DVDExpress is a trademark of Mediamatics, Inc., a National
Semiconductor Company.
Mediamatics is a registered trademark of Mediamatics, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Dolby, Dolby Digital
Surround, and Dolby Digital are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software, Inc.
Wake on LAN and OS/2 are registered trademarks and PS/2 is a
trademark of IBM Corporation.
Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows,Windows Media Player, NetMeeting, MSN, Outlook,
Microsoft Press, DirectSound, Direct3DSound, DirectShow, DirectMusic,
and DirectX are registered trademarks, and Active Desktop is a
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
SoundBlaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology, Ltd.
Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are registered trademarks, and SpeedStep is
a trademark of Intel Corporation.
WorldNet is a registered trademark of AT&T, Inc.
Yahoo! and My Yahoo! are registered trademarks of Yahoo!, Inc.
Energy Star is a registered trademark of the U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Energy Star Compliance
As an Energy Star®partner, Toshiba has determined that this product is
Energy Star compliant.

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Introduction
Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia
computing. Your Satellite computer offers enhanced
multimedia and easy Internet access. With your new
Toshiba notebook computer, your work can accompany you
wherever you go.
Your Satellite computer’s operating system is Microsoft®
Windows®Millennium Edition, which offers exciting new
features, enhanced home networking, 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.

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If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook
computer before, read throughthe firstcouple ofchapters to
familiarize yourself with the components of the computer
and how to turn it on. After that, seek out whatever interests
you most.
Safety icons
This manual contains safety instructions that must be
observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could
result in personal injuries, damage your equipment, or loss
of data. The safety cautions have been classified according
to the seriousness of the risk, and the icons highlight these
instructions as follows:
DANGER: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that
could resultin death or serious bodily injury if the safety
instruction is not observed.
WARNING: This iconindicates the existence of a hazard that
could resultin bodily injury if the safety instruction is not
observed.
CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of ahazard that
couldresultindamagetoequipmentor propertyifthesafety
instruction is not observed.
NOTE:Thisiconindicatesinformationthatrelatestothesafe
operation of the equipment or related items.

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Other icons used
Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational
information:
TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon highlights technical
information about the computer.
HINT: This icon denotes helpful hints and tips.
DEFINITION:Thisiconindicatesthedefinitionofatermused
in the text.
Other documentation
Your computer comes with the following documentation, in
addition to this user’s guide:
 An electronic version of the user’s guide. Look for the
user’s guide icon on your desktop or install it from your
Configuration Builder CD provided with your computer.
 Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled
on your computer and for additional programs on your
Configuration Builder CD.
 The Toshiba Accessories Catalog, which lists
accessories available from Toshiba and explains how to
order them.
 The Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
documentation which explains the features of the
operating system.

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Service options
Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its
SelectServ™warranty programs. See the warranty and
service material included with your computer for registration
information.
If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see If
Something Goes Wrong on page 199.

PART I
GETTING TOKNOW YOUR
COMPUTER
What is in Part I
This part explains the components of your Satellite computer and
how to use them. Many details and technical information can be
found in Part III. Do not hesitate to skip around. Guides, such as this
one, are not meant to be read from cover to cover.

Chapter 1

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FindingYourWay
Around
This chapter presents a “grand tour”of your Satellite
computer. It serves as a reference when you need to locate
specific parts of the computer.
Making sure you have everything
Before doing anything else, consult the Quick Start card
provided with your system to make sure you received
everything. If any items are missing or damaged, notify your
dealer immediately. For additional help, see If you need
further assistance on page 240.

Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer
Finding Your Way Around
Front with the display closed 17
Front with the display closed
The display latch keeps the display panel closed and
locked. To open the display panel, press the display latch
and raise the panel.
Back
The DC-IN jack is where you plug in the AC adapter.
Display latch
Bass speakers
DC-IN jack
PS/2 port
USB ports
Parallel port
Cooling vents Modem port
Monitor port
DC-IN jack
PS/2 port
USB ports
Parallel port
Cooling vents Modem port
LAN port
Monitor port

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Finding Your Way Around
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The PS/2™port allows you to connect an optional PS/2-
compatible mouse or external keyboard. Alternatively, you
can connect an optional Y-cable that allows you to use a
PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard simultaneously.
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports allows you to connect
USB peripherals to your computer.
DEFINITION: USB is a peripheral expansion standard that
supports a data-transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for
peripherals such as keyboards, pointing devices, and
monitors. USB peripherals have a single standard for
cabling and connectors. The USB standard allows hot
swapping of peripherals.
The cooling vents prevent the computer’s central
processing unit (CPU) from overheating so that it can
continue to perform at its maximum speed.
CAUTION:TopreventpossibleoverheatingoftheCPU,make
sureyou don’t block the cooling vents.
The modem port lets you use a modular cable to connect
the modem directly to a standard telephone line. For more
information, see Using the modem on page 81.
The LAN port lets you connect the computer to a local area
network using a 10/100 Ethernet link.
The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other
parallel device, including ECP-compatible devices.
The monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor.

Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer
Finding Your Way Around
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Right side
The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the
system speakers.
The 3.5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo
headphones or other audio-output devices, such as
external speakers. Connecting headphones or other
devices to this jack automatically disables the internal
speakers.
The 3.5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external
monaural microphone or other audio input device.
The 3.5 mm video/audio out jack allows you to play DVD
audio and video on a projector or TV that accepts audio/
video inputs.
The DVD-ROM drive enables you to play high-resolution,
full-screen videos at up to 30 frames per second. You can
also use it to install and run programs from application CD-
ROMs, and to play music CDs.
DVD-ROM drive
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Video/audio out jack
Volume control dial
DVD-ROM
ejectbutton
DVD-ROM
manual eject
button

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Finding Your Way Around
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The DVD-ROM eject button opens the DVD-ROM tray.
The DVD-ROM manual eject button enables you to open
the DVD-ROM tray when the computer is turned off.
Left side
The security lock slot allows you to attach an optional
PORT- Noteworthy®computer lock cable to your computer
to secure it to a large, heavy object such as your desk.
The PC Card lock holds the PC Cards in place once they
are installed.
The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type I or
Type II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. See Using PC
Cards on page 170 for more information.
Diskette drive
PC Card slots
PC Card eject buttons
PC Card lock
Reset button
Diskette drive release button
Security
lock slot