Toshiba Satellite Pro 4600 Series Owner's manual

TOSHIBA
C1461-2
Satellite Pro®
4600 Series
Supplemental Guide
For Systems with the Windows®2000
Professional Operating System
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For more information, see the Satellite Pro®4600 Series User’s
Guide.

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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 ORLOSS OF ANY BUSINESS,
PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING
OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USER 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 COPYOR 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 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.

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product specifications, is subject to change without notice.
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Satellite Pro, Fn-esse, and AccuPoint are registered trademarks, VirtualTech is a
trademark, and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information
Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000 Professional,
and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Other product names and trademarks belong to the individual companies
concerned.
Energy Star Compliance
As an Energy Star® partner, Toshiba has determined that this product is Energy
Star compliant.
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.................................................................................. 7
Windows®2000 Professional features ................................ 9
Safety icons.............................................................................. 9
Other icons used ................................................................... 10
Chapter 1: Getting Started........................................................ 11
Using your computer for the first time................................ 11
Setting up your software.................................................. 11
Completing the initial startup procedure......................... 12
Connecting to the Internet.................................................... 13
Setting up a printer................................................................ 13
Turning off the computer...................................................... 15
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................ 17
Exploring the desktop ........................................................... 17
Using the Start menu........................................................ 17
Using Windows®2000 Professional online Help.......... 18
Viewing your computer’s contents...................................... 20
Using Windows Explorer ................................................. 20
Naming your files.............................................................. 20
Backing up your work........................................................... 20

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Powering down the computer............................................. 21
Shut down command ...................................................... 22
Hibernation command..................................................... 22
Standby command........................................................... 23
Using Shut down .................................................................. 24
Shutting down more quickly ........................................... 24
Starting again after Shut down........................................ 27
Using Hibernation ................................................................. 27
Enabling the Hibernation Command............................... 27
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly................... 29
Starting again from Hibernation...................................... 30
Using Standby....................................................................... 31
Going into Standby mode more quickly......................... 31
Starting again from Standby............................................ 33
Quickly changing your Shut down mode....................... 34
Chapter 3: Toshiba Utilities....................................................... 35
Toshiba Hardware Setup...................................................... 35
Setting the CPU Frequency Mode................................... 38
Index........................................................................................... 39

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Introduction
Your new Toshiba Satellite Pro 4600 Series computer comes with
the Windows®2000 Professional operating system preinstalled.
The Satellite Pro®4600 Series User’s Guide, a separate manual
provided with your system, contains basic information about your
computer, such as using your computer’s hardware and
troubleshooting advice. Italso contains detailed information about
the features supported by the Windows®98 Second Edition
operating system.
This supplemental guide describes features that are different under
the Windows®2000 Professional operating system.
Many features work in much the same way under both the
Windows®98 Second Edition and Windows®2000 Professional
operating systems. Examples include:
❖Toshiba utilities:
❖Fn-esse®
❖Toshiba Services
❖Toshiba Power Saver
❖Power Management

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❖User and supervisor passwords
❖Plug and Play
❖Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection
❖Networking connections
❖Using external devices, such as a monitor, keyboard and
mouse
❖Simultaneous use of an external mouse with the AccuPoint II
pointing device
❖Windows Special keys
❖Starting programs
❖Saving files
❖Printing your work
❖Changing display properties such as the wallpaper and screen
saver
❖Accessing features via the Start button
❖Using the Shortcut tray, Taskbar and System tray
❖Accessing the Internet
❖Exchanging data with another computer
❖Windows Media®Player
❖Hot Keys
❖Monitoring battery power
❖Setting date and time
Please refer to the user’s guide for information on these features.

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Windows®2000 Professional features
Windows®2000 Professional features
The Windows®2000 Professional operating system provides a
number of additional features:
❖Enhanced configuration and setup wizards
❖Advanced security and encryption settings
❖Ability to create a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
❖Support for wireless technology
❖Ability to create specific configuration profiles for each
network you use (for example, the corporate network and
your home network) eliminating the need to manually
configure your system each time you log onto a different
network
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
instructions have been classified according to the seriousness of
the risk, and are highlighted with icons as follows:
CAUTION: This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that
could result in damage to equipment or property if the safety
instruction is not observed.
NOTE: This icon indicates information that relates to the safe
operation of the equipment or related items.

10 Other icons used
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: This icon indicates the definition of a term used
in the text.

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter provides some basic information to help you get
started using your computer with the Windows®2000
Professional operating system. See the Satellite Pro®4600 Series
User’s Guide for instructions on how to turn on your computer.
Using your computer for the first time
The first time you turn on the computer, the Windows®2000
Professional Setup Wizard installs the devices it finds on your
system, then guides you through several essential steps for setting
up your computer.
Setting up your software
Once you turn on the computer, follow the instructions on the
screen. In most cases, after you fill in the information, you will be
prompted to click Next to continue to the next step.
1You will be asked to read and accept the Microsoft®
Windows®2000 Professional License Agreement. After
reading the agreement, click the button labeled I accept the
agreement, then click Next to continue.

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Using your computer for the first time
2A dialogue box appears prompting you to personalize your
copy of the Windows®2000 Professional operating system.
Type your name and company in the appropriate boxes, then
click Next.
3You will be asked to name your computer and assign an
Administrator password. You can either type in a name of
your choice or accept the default name that is provided.
The Administrator password is optional. If you assign a
password, you will have to type it in each time you turn on the
computer. If you choose to skip the password, you can always
assign one later.
4You will have the opportunity to set the computer’s time and
date.
When the Setup Wizard finishes, click Finish to restart the
Windows®2000 Professional operating system.
Completing the initial startup procedure
When the computer starts again, a dialogue box appears
prompting you for your password. If you did not create a
password, leave the password box empty and click OK.
When you continue, the Getting Started with Windows 2000
screen appears. This screen has three options:
❖Register Now—Click this option to register your copy of the
Windows®2000 Professional operating system with
Microsoft.
If you prefer, click Register Later and you will be prompted
to register at a later time.
❖Discover Windows—Click this option to read and learn more
about the Windows®2000 Professional operating system.
❖Connect to the Internet—Click this option to start the Internet
Connection Wizard.

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Getting Started
Connecting to the Internet
If you prefer, you can set up your Internet connection later.
At the bottom of the Getting Started with Windows 2000 screen
there is a box labeled “Show this screen at startup.”The check
mark in the check box indicates that this screen will appear each
time you start your system. To hide this screen, click the check box
to remove the check mark.
Connecting to the Internet
Start the Internet Connection Wizard by clicking either:
❖The Connect tothe Internet option on the Getting Started with
Windows 2000 screen, or
❖The Connect to the Internet icon on your desktop
The wizard will assist you in setting up the computer towork with
your existing Internet account, if you have one, or it will sign you
up for a new Internet account.
Setting up a printer
If you have a printer, follow these steps to set it up for the first
time. You only need to set up the printer once.
1Click Start,Settings, then Printersanddouble-clickthe Add
Printer icon.

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Setting up a printer
The Add Printer Wizard starts, and guides you through setting
up your printer.
Sample Add Printer Wizard
2Follow the instructions on the screen to add your printer.
If your printer is not found, or to install the driver manually,
use the printer driver that came with the printer to complete
the setup process.
3Enter a name for your printer, or use the name supplied in the
Printer name text box.
4To set the printer as the default printer for Windows-based
programs, click Yes, then click Next.
5To print a test page, click Yes (recommended), then click
Finish.

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Getting Started
Turning off the computer
TECHNICAL NOTE: Some printers require a specific
installation process. In this case, the Windows®2000 Add
Printer Wizard will display an error message. If this happens,
refer to your printer installation guide for further
instructions.
For more information about setting up your printer, see the
Satellite Pro®4600 Series User’s Guide.
Turning off the computer
It’s a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using
it.
NOTE: Avoid turning off the power while a disk light on the
system indicator panel is on. Doing so may damage your
hard disk, diskette drive, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or
DVD-ROM /CD-RW multifunction drive.
To shut down the computercompletely and turn it off, use the Shut
down command.
1Click the Start button, then Shut Down.

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Turning off the computer
The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears.
Sample Shut Down Windows dialog box
2Select Shut down and click OK.
The computer shuts down and turns itself off.
There are additional options and features for turning off your
computer. For more information, see “Powering down the
computer”on page 21.

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Chapter 2
Learning the Basics
This chapter provides information about using the Windows®
2000 Professional operating system with your notebook computer.
Exploring the desktop
Using the Start menu
The Start menu enables you to:
❖Access Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional update
information
❖Start programs
❖Open documents
❖Adjust system settings
❖Find files
❖Access Windows®Help
❖Run programs
❖Suspend system activity and shut down the computer

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Exploring the desktop
To open the menu, click the Start button.
Sample Windows®2000 Professional Start menu
Using Windows®2000 Professional online Help
For answers to common questions, click Start, then click Help to
open the Windows®2000 Professional online Help.
Sample Windows®2000 Professional online Help

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Learning the Basics
Exploring the desktop
Click an item on the Contents tab, or use the Index and Search tabs
to locate a specific topic.
You computer’s desktop includes several standard features: icons,
Start button, Shortcut tray, Taskbar, System tray, and background
pattern.
Icons
An icon represents a file or program that can be quickly activated
by double-clicking the icon. The icons initially displayed on your
desktop include:
My Documents —Shows the documents in the My Documents
folder that you’ve created or edited most recently.
My Computer —Shows the file system for your computerand the
network (if any).
My Network Places —Contains the most recent Network sites
you’ve visited.
Recycle Bin —Holds files you’ve deleted using the Windows®
Explorer. You can retrieve these files until you delete them from
the Recycle Bin.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does
not go into the Recycle Bin. For more information on the
Recycle Bin, see Windows®Help.
Internet Explorer —The Microsoft®browser that provides access
to the Internet.
Connect to the Internet —A shortcut command to connect with
your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and establish a link to the
Internet using your browser.

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Viewing your computer’s contents
Viewing your computer’s contents
Using Windows Explorer
Windows®Explorer gives you a view of your computer’s contents
as a hierarchy or “tree.”You can easily see the content of each
drive and folder on your computer. To access Windows®Explorer
either click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, then click
Windows Explorer or you can right-click Start and then click
Explore.
Naming your files
The Windows®2000 Professional operating system supports file
names of up to 255 characters. You may use all the letters and
numbers on the keyboard plus the following characters:
_,^,$,~,!,#,%,&,{,},(,),@,[,], +, -, ;, and ‘. The names can include
spaces.
Backing up your work
To back up several files at one time, use the Windows®2000
Professional operating system Backup Wizard. You can choose
the files and the type of backup you want to perform.
1Connect the backup device to your computer as shown in the
manufacturer’s instructions.
2Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, System Tools,
then click Backup.