Toshiba 4030CDT - Satellite - Celeron A 300 MHz User manual

TOSHIBA
Satellite 4000CDT/XCDT series
For models:
4030CDT
4060CDT
4080XCDT
4085XCDT
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Satellite'
4000CDT/XCDT
Series User's Guide
For Models:
4030CDT, 4060CDT,
4080XCDT, 4085XCDT

Satellite Models: 4030CDT, 4060CDT, 4080XCDT
and 4085XCDT
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 instal
lation.
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 inter
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer
ence 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 inter
ference by one or more of the following measures:
♦J* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
<• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
♦2* 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.
NO TE: 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 exter
nal devices and the computer's serial port, parallel port, monitor port,
external disk drive port, 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.
♦J* This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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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 com
pany 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.
*t* 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.
Type of Service
Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connec
tion 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 infor
mation 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 ser
vice 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 unin
terrupted service.
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If Problems Arise
If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should imme
diately 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 dis
continue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this discon
nection. 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 Corpora
tion or an authorized representative of Toshiba Corporation.
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.
Industry Canada Requirement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil nume"rique de la classe B est conforme" a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
CD-ROM Safety Instruction
The CD-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.
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Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those
specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to this laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
Location of the required label
Product is certified by the manufacturer to
. comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR sub-
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MANUFACTURED:
Toshiba Corporation
1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome
Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105-0061, Japan
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT]
LASER KLASSE 1
CAUTIONS: 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." Toprevent
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
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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.
©1998 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved.
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trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Celeron is a trademark, and Intel, Pentium and MMX are registered trademarks
of Intel Corporation.
ESS Audio Drive is a registered trademark of ESS Technologies, Inc.
LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software, Inc.
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RingCentral is a trademark of Ring Zero Systems, Inc.
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Contents
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around
Front with the display closed
Leftside
Back
Right side
Underside
Front with the display panel open
Display panel
Keyboard panel
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Making sure you have everything
Selecting a place to work
Creating a computer-friendly environment
Keeping yourself comfortable
Setting up your computer
Connecting the AC adapter
Charging the battery

Connecting a printer
Adding memory (optional)
Installing a memory module
Removing a memory module
Connecting a mouse
Connecting a serial mouse
Connecting a PS/2 mouse
Using the computer for the first time
Opening the display panel
Turning on the power
Using the AccuPoint pointing device
Setting up your software
Registering your computer online
Changing the desktop
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics
Precautions
Computing tips
Using the keyboard
Character keys
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
Overlay keys
Starting a program
Starting a program from an icon
Starting a program from Explorer
Using the Run dialog box to start a program
Saving your work
Printing your work
Starting again where you left off
Using the Stand by command
Using Resume Mode
Hibernation mode
Using diskettes
Inserting and removing diskettes
Caring for diskettes
Using compact discs
Inserting compact discs into the CD-ROM drive..
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Removing a CD from the drive
Caring for compact discs
Backing up your files
Copying to a diskette
Using the Backup Wizard
Using PC Cards
PC Card supporting software
Inserting PC Cards
Removing PC Cards
Hot swapping
Using your computer at the office
Exchanging data with another computer.
Setting up for communications
Using the internal modem
Connecting your computer to a network
Connecting directly to a remote computer
Communications parameters
File transfer protocols
Sending afax
Toshiba's online resources
Turning off the computer
Caring for your computer
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing
Toshiba's energy-saver design
Running the computer on battery power
Battery safety precautions
Monitoring the battery charge
Monitoring battery power
What to do when you hear a battery alarm.
Changing the battery
Removing the battery
Inserting a charged battery
Disposing of used batteries safely
Conserving battery power
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Maximizing battery life
Traveling tips
Using a computer lock .
Chapter 5: Getting to Know Windows 98 71
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 72
Finding your way around the desktop 7
Using the active desktop 74
Choosing a desktop style 75
Using toolbars 79
Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint pointing device 81
Lesson 3: Creating a new document 83
Lesson 4: Creating a new folder 85
Lesson 5: Starting programs 86
Lesson 6: Resizing and repositioning windows 88
Using the taskbar 88
Maximizing and minimizing the active window 89
Resizing and moving windows 90
Lesson 7: Closing your programs and files 90
Lesson 8: Creating shortcuts 91
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 91
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map 92
Lesson 9: Displaying Web content in individual windows 93
Lesson 10: Changing the wallpaper 98
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time 99
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop 100
Lesson 13: If I am lost—what do I do? 102
Windows 98 Help 102
Troubleshooters 103
Using the online tutorial 104
Part II: Technical Reference
Chapter 6: Exploring Your Options 109
Setting up Windows 98 to work with your printer 109
Exploring audio features. 112
Using CD Player 112
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Using external speakers or headphones
Making a recording
Emulating a full-size keyboard
Determining the COM Port
Using MS-DOS programs
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities
Fn-esse
Starting Fn-esse
Assigning a key to a program or document
Viewing existing key assignments
Changing or removing existing key assignments.
Hardware Setup
Accessing Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup window
TSETUP
Toshiba Power Extensions
Accessing Toshiba Power Extensions
Toshiba Power Extensions window
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong
Problems that are easy to fix
Problems when you turn on the computer
Windows 98 is not working
Using Start-up options to fix problems
Windows 98 can help you
Resolving a hardware conflict
A plan of action
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Fixing device-related problems.
Memory card problems
Power and the batteries
Keyboard problems
AccuPoint problems
Display problems
Disk drive problems
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CD-ROM drive problems
Sound system problems
PC Card problems
Printer problems
Modem problems
If you need further assistance
Before you call
Contacting Toshiba
Toshiba's worldwide offices.
Part III: Appendices
Appendix A: Hot Keys
Appendix B: Features and Specifications.
Appendix C: Power Cable Connectors
Appendix D: Video Modes
Glossary
Index
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