Introduction
This guide
Safety icons
Other icons used
Other documentation
Service options
Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1
Finding Your Way Around
Making sure you have everything
Front with the display closed
Back
Right side
Left side
Front with the display open
Keyboard indicator panel
System indicator panel
CD/DVD control buttons
Bottom
Chapter 2
Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
Creating a computer-friendly environment
Keeping yourself comfortable
Precautions
Setting up your computer
Installing additional memory (optional)
Removing a memory module
Connecting a mouse
Connecting a printer
Connecting the AC adapter
Charging the battery
Using the computer for the first time
Opening the display panel
Turning on the power
Using the AccuPoint II pointing device
Setting up your software
Setting up a printer
Using a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II
Shutting down the computer
Caring for your computer
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Using a computer lock
Chapter 3
Learning the Basics
Computing tips
Using the keyboard
Character keys
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
Function keys
Windows special keys
Overlay keys
Starting a program
Saving your work
Printing your work
Using diskettes
Inserting and removing diskettes
Caring for diskettes
Backing up your files
Copying to a diskette
Playing a CD or DVD
Drive components and control buttons
CD/DVD control buttons
Inserting a disc
Playing an audio CD
Playing a DVD
Playing specific DVD files
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
Removing a disc with the computer on
Removing a disc with the computer off
Caring for CDs and DVDs
Using the modem
Connecting your computer to a network
Setting up for communications
Turning off the computer
Shut down command
Standby command
Hibernation command
Using Shut down
Using Standby
Using Hibernation mode
Chapter 4
Mobile Computing
Toshiba’s energy-saver design
Running the computer on battery power
Using additional battery packs
Battery safety precautions
Maximizing battery life
Charging batteries
Charging the main battery
Charging the RTC battery
Monitoring battery power
Determining remaining battery power
Conserving battery power
What to do when the battery runs low
Setting alarms
Changing the main battery
Removing the battery from the computer
Inserting a charged battery
Disposing of used batteries safely
Chapter 5
Getting to Know Windows Millennium Edition
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
Finding your way around the desktop
Windows Millennium Edition file system
Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II pointing device
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet
Exploring the Web Tutorial
Lesson 4: Creating a new document
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder
Lesson 6: Starting programs
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows
Using the taskbar
Minimizing and maximizing windows
Resizing and moving windows
Lesson 8: Closing programs and turning off the computer
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map
Lesson 10: Changing the wallpaper
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time
Lesson 12: Using System Restore
Lesson 13: Removing objects from the desktop
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?
Windows Millennium Edition Help
Using the online tours and tutorials
Chapter 6
Exploring Your Options
Windows Millennium Edition special features
Personalizing your desktop
Customizing the Taskbar
Bringing the world to your desktop
Changing desktop and browsing style
Personalizing individual windows
Adding a background to a window
Customizing window toolbars
Displaying information about each folder
Using your computer at the office
Exchanging data with another computer
Transferring files
Getting help transferring files
An overview of using the Internet
The Internet
The World Wide Web
Internet Service Providers
Connecting to the Internet
Surfing the Internet
Internet features
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet
Toshiba’s online resources
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television
Playing VideoCDs
Recording sounds
Using a microphone
Adjusting recording quality
Using external speakers or headphones
Using PC Cards
PC Card supporting software
Inserting PC Cards
Removing PC Cards
Hot swapping
Emulating a full-size keyboard
Technical Reference
Chapter 7
Toshiba Utilities
Fnesse
Starting Fnesse
Assigning a key to a program or document
Viewing existing key assignments
Changing or removing existing key assignments
Toshiba Hardware Setup
Setting the CPU Frequency Mode
TSETUP
Power Saver
Chapter 8
DVDExpress™
Starting DVDExpress
Status display window
DVD Player controls
Using the DVDExpress shortcuts
Accessing the shortcut menu
Using DVDExpress options
DVDExpress options
Region codes
Chapter 9
If Something Goes Wrong
Problems that are easy to fix
Problems when you turn on the computer
WindowsMillennium Edition is not working
Using Startup options to fix problems
Internet problems
Windows Millennium Edition 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 II problems
Display problems
Disk drive problems
DVD-ROM drive problems
Sound system problems
PC Card problems
Printer problems
Modem problems
Rebooting your computer from a USB diskette drive
Develop good computing habits
Using VirtualTech
If you need further assistance
Before you call
Contacting Toshiba
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Toshiba's worldwide offices
Appendixes
Appendix A
Hot Keys
Appendix B
Features and Specifications
Appendix C
Power Cable Connectors
Appendix D
Video Modes
Glossary
Acronyms
Terms
Index