Toshiba Satellite 1750 User manual

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TOSHIBA
C497-1200M1 choose freedomTM
Satellite®
1730/1735/1750/1755
User’sGuide
If you need assistance:
❖VirtualTech™e-support tool
Double-click the desktop icon or visit the Web site:
http://virtualtech.answerteam.com
❖InTouchsm Center
Calling within the United States [phone]
Calling from outside the United States [phone]
For more information, see Chapter 7 in this guide.

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Model: Satellite 1730/1735/1750/1755
Compact Disk-Read/Write
The computer system you purchased may include a Compact Disk-Read/Write
(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 OROTHERSTORAGEDEVICES ANDTHE 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.

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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 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.
Model: Satellite 1730/1735/1750/1755
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. 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.

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❖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 parallel port, video jack, USB ports,
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.
❖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.

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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.
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 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 America Information 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 firstpage 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
appropriateTerminalEquipment Technical Requirementsdocument(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 metallic water
pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.

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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 0.3.
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.
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Safety Instruction
TheCD-ROMorDVD-ROMdrive 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
Sample shown below. (Location of the label and manufacturing information may
vary.)
CAUTION:Thisappliancecontainsalasersystemandisclassifiedasa
“CLASS1LASERPRODUCT.”To usethismodelproperly, read the
instructionmanualcarefullyandkeepitforyourfuturereference.Incaseof
anytroublewiththismodel,pleasecontactyournearest“AUTHORIZED
servicestation.”To preventdirectexposuretothelaserbeam,donottryto
opentheenclosure.
Useof controlsoradjustmentsor performanceof proceduresotherthan
thosespecifiedintheowner’s manualmayresultinhazardousradiation
exposure.
Copyright
This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba 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 Corporation. 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.

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Trademarks
Satellite, Noteworthy, and AccuPoint II are registered trademarks, Active Menu,
Ask IRIS Online, SelectServ, VirtualTech, FreedomWare and choose freedom
are trademarks, and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information
Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.
Intel is a registered trademark and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc.
WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic.
Energy Star is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency.
LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks, and Active Desktop and
Media Player are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Soundblaster Pro is a registered trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.
WorldNet is a registered trademark of AT&T Corporation.
Yahoo! and My Yahoo! are registered trademarks of Yahoo!, Inc.
RingCentral is a registered trademark of Ring Zero Systems, Inc.
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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Contents
Introduction............................................................................... 19
This guide............................................................................... 19
Safety icons............................................................................ 20
Other icons used............................................................... 21
Other documentation............................................................ 21
Service options...................................................................... 22
Chapter1: FindingYour WayAround..................................... 23
Makingsureyou haveeverything........................................ 23
Front with the display closed................................................ 24
Front panel controls.......................................................... 24
Back........................................................................................ 27
Right side............................................................................... 29
Left side.................................................................................. 30
Front with the display open.................................................. 31
System indicator panel..................................................... 33
Underside............................................................................... 34

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Chapter2: GettingStarted........................................................ 35
Selectingaplacetowork...................................................... 35
Creatingacomputer-friendlyenvironment.................... 35
Keeping yourselfcomfortable.......................................... 36
Precautions....................................................................... 40
Setting up yourcomputer.................................................... 41
Installing additional memory (optional).......................... 42
Removing amemory module......................................... 44
Connecting a mouse........................................................ 45
Connecting a printer......................................................... 46
Connecting the AC adapter.............................................. 47
Charging the battery............................................................. 49
Using the computer for the first time.................................. 50
Opening the display panel................................................ 50
Turning on the power....................................................... 50
Adjustingbrightnessandcontrast.................................. 51
UsingtheAccuPointIIpointingdevice........................... 52
Setting up your software.................................................. 53
Setting up aprinter........................................................... 54
Customizingyourcomputer’ssettings........................... 57
Turning off the computer...................................................... 58
Caring for your computer..................................................... 59
Cleaning the computer..................................................... 59
Moving the computer....................................................... 59
Using a computer lock..................................................... 60
Chapter3: LearningtheBasics................................................ 61
Computing tips...................................................................... 61
Usingthekeyboard............................................................... 62
Characterkeys.................................................................. 63
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys......................................................... 63
Functionkeys.................................................................... 64
Windowsspecialkeys...................................................... 64
Overlay keys...................................................................... 64

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Starting a program................................................................ 66
UsingthefrontpanelcontrolbuttonsinAPmode............. 66
Programmingthefrontpanelcontrolbuttons
for APmode...................................................................... 67
Saving yourwork.................................................................. 69
Printingyour work................................................................. 70
Using diskettes...................................................................... 70
Insertingandremovingdiskettes.................................... 71
Caring for diskettes........................................................... 71
Backing upyour files............................................................. 72
Copying toa diskette........................................................ 72
PlayingCDsor DVDs............................................................ 73
Insertingadiscintothe CD-ROMorDVD-ROMdrive.. 73
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD............................. 75
Playingaudio CDs............................................................. 76
PlayingDVDs..................................................................... 78
Removing adisc............................................................... 99
Caring for compact discs............................................... 100
Setting up for communications......................................... 100
Connecting the modem to a telephone line.................. 101
Connectingyourcomputertoanetwork...................... 101
Powering down thecomputer........................................... 102
Shut down command..................................................... 102
Hibernationcommand.................................................... 103
Standby command......................................................... 104
Using Shut down............................................................ 105
Using Hibernation mode................................................ 107
Using Standby................................................................. 108
Chapter4: MobileComputing................................................ 111
Toshiba’senergy-saverdesign........................................... 111
Managing power usage...................................................... 112
Runningthecomputeronbatterypower.......................... 113
Usingadditionalbattery packs....................................... 113

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Battery safetyprecautions............................................. 114
Maximizing battery life................................................... 114
Charging batteries............................................................... 115
Charging the main battery............................................. 115
Charging the RTC battery............................................... 116
Monitoring batterypower................................................... 117
Determiningremainingbattery power.......................... 117
Conserving battery power.............................................. 118
What to do when the battery runs low......................... 119
Changingthemain battery................................................. 121
Removing the battery..................................................... 121
Inserting a charged battery............................................ 122
Disposing of used batteries safely..................................... 123
Travelingtips........................................................................ 124
Chapter 5: Getting to Know Windows MillenniumEdition.. 125
Lesson1:Exploringthe desktop....................................... 126
Finding your way around the desktop.......................... 126
WindowsMillenniumEditionfilesystem..................... 133
Lesson2:UsingtheAccuPointIIpointingdevice........... 134
Lesson3:LearningabouttheInternet.............................. 136
Exploring the Web Tutorial............................................. 137
Lesson4:Creatinganewdocument................................. 140
Lesson5:Creatinga newfolder........................................ 142
Lesson6:Starting programs............................................. 143
Lesson7:Resizing,repositioning,andhidingwindows. 145
Using the taskbar............................................................ 146
Minimizingandmaximizingwindows.......................... 146
Resizing and moving windows..................................... 147
Lesson8:Closingprograms.............................................. 148
Lesson9:Creatingshortcuts............................................. 149
Creatingashortcuttothe Calculator............................. 149
CreatingashortcuttotheCharacterMap.................... 150
Lesson10:Changingthescreensaver.............................. 152

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Lesson11:Setting thedateandtime................................ 154
Lesson12:Removingobjectsfromthedesktop............. 156
Lesson13:UsingSystem Restore.................................... 158
Lesson14:IfI am lost,whatdo Ido?............................... 159
WindowsMillenniumEditionHelp................................ 159
Usingtheonlinetoursandtutorials.............................. 161
Lesson15:Turningoff yourcomputer.............................. 162
Chapter6: ExploringYourOptions........................................ 163
WindowsMillenniumEditionspecialfeatures.................. 163
Personalizing your desktop................................................ 164
Customizing the taskbar................................................. 164
Bringingtheworldtoyourdesktop............................... 165
Personalizingindividual windows................................. 166
Adding a background to a window............................... 166
Customizing window toolbars....................................... 167
Using your computer at the office..................................... 169
Exchanging data with anothercomputer.......................... 169
Transferring files.............................................................. 169
Getting help transferring files......................................... 170
Sending afax................................................................... 170
An overview of using the Internet...................................... 170
The Internet...................................................................... 171
The World Wide Web..................................................... 171
Internet Service Providers.............................................. 171
Connecting to the Internet.............................................. 171
Surfing the Internet......................................................... 172
Internet features.............................................................. 173
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet.... 173
Toshiba’sonline resources................................................. 174
Exploring audiofeatures..................................................... 174
Recording sounds.......................................................... 174
Usingexternalspeakersorheadphones........................... 176

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UsingPCCards................................................................... 176
PCCard supporting software........................................ 177
Inserting PC Cards.......................................................... 177
Removing PCCards....................................................... 178
Hot swapping.................................................................. 179
Emulating a full-size keyboard........................................... 180
Chapter7: IfSomethingGoes Wrong................................... 181
Problemsthatareeasytofix.............................................. 181
Problems when you turn on the computer...................... 184
WindowsMillenniumEditionisnotworking.................... 185
Using startup options to fix problems.......................... 185
Internet problems........................................................... 188
WindowsMillenniumEdition canhelpyou.................. 189
Resolving a hardware conflict............................................ 190
A plan of action............................................................... 190
Resolvinghardwareconflictsonyourown.................. 191
FixingaproblemwithDevice Manager........................ 193
Memory card problems................................................. 194
Power problems ............................................................ 195
Keyboardproblems........................................................ 197
AccuPoint IIproblems.................................................... 198
Displayproblems............................................................ 199
Disk driveproblems....................................................... 201
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive problems............................ 203
Soundsystem problems............................................... 204
PCCard problems.......................................................... 204
Printerproblems............................................................. 208
Modem problems........................................................... 209
Developgoodcomputinghabits....................................... 210
UsingVirtualTech™............................................................... 211

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Ifyouneed further assistance............................................ 212
Before you call................................................................. 212
Contacting Toshiba......................................................... 213
OtherToshibaInternetWebsites ................................. 214
Toshiba’s worldwide offices................................................ 215
AppendixA:Hot Keys............................................................. 219
AppendixB:PowerCable Connectors.................................. 221
Glossary................................................................................... 223
Index......................................................................................... 237

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Introduction
Welcome to the world of powerful and 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
computer’s operating system is Microsoft®Windows®Millennium
Edition.
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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Safety icons
If you are new to computers, or have not used a notebook
computer before, read through Chapters 1 through 6 to familiarize
yourself with the parts of the computer. After that, you can 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 to 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 iconindicates theexistence of a hazard that
could resultin death or seriousbodily injury if the safety
instruction is not observed.
WARNING: This icon indicates theexistence ofa hazard that
could resultin bodily injury if the safety instruction is not
observed.
CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of ahazard that
couldresultindamagetoequipmentor propertyif thesafety
instruction is not observed.
NOTE:Thisiconindicatesinformationthatrelatestothesafe
operation ofthe equipment or related items.