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e-support tool Double-click the desktop icon or visit the Web site: http://virtualtech.answerteam.com InTouchsm Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter10, page 189 in this guide. TOSHIBA C507 - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 2
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 Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 3
NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME 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 - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 4
may cause undesired operation. Contact: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 FCC CFR 47, Part 68 and refers to internal modems. Installation When you are ready to install or use the coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 5
allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating should be performed by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba. Disconnection If you - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 6
Instructions telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 7
of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 8
the Toshiba Wireless 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. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 9
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Toshiba. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 10
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." To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 11
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. ©2001 by Toshiba BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 12
are trademarks, and InTouch is a service mark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. WinDVD is a trademark of Alliance. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Toshiba under license. All other brand and product names are trademarks or - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 13
Contents Introduction 21 This guide 21 Safety icons 22 Other icons used 23 Other documentation 23 Service options 24 Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around 25 Making sure you have everything 25 Finding where everything is located 26 Front with the display panel - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 14
14 Chapter 2: Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work 35 Creating a computer-friendly environment 35 Keeping yourself comfortable 36 Other precautions 40 Setting up your computer 40 Connecting the AC adapter 41 Charging the battery 43 Connecting other external devices 44 Turning on the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 15
an expansion device 58 Adding memory 59 Memory module sizes 60 Installing a memory module 60 Removing a memory module 65 Using Slim 77 Windows® special keys 78 Overlay keys 78 Using the AccuPoint II 80 TOSHIBA Console button 82 Starting a program 84 Saving your work 84 Printing your work - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 16
office 92 Using a computer lock 92 Caring for your computer 93 Cleaning the computer 93 Moving the computer 94 Chapter 5: Power Management 95 Toshiba's energy-saver design 95 Running the computer on battery power 96 Charging the batteries 96 Monitoring battery power 97 What to do when the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 17
external speakers or headphones 125 Recording sounds 126 Playing an audio CD-ROM 127 Exchanging data with another computer 128 Setting up for 134 Toshiba's online resources 135 An overview of using the Internet 135 The Internet 135 The World Wide Web 135 Internet Service Providers 136 - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 18
160 Zooming out 160 Adjusting the color balance 160 Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD 161 Getting Help 161 Exiting WinDVD 161 Chapter 8: Toshiba Utilities 163 Fn-esse 164 Starting Fn-esse 164 Assigning a key to a program or document 165 Viewing existing key assignments 168 Changing - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 19
service troubleshooting feature 193 A plan of action 194 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 194 Memory card problems 196 Power and the batteries 197 Keyboard problems 198 AccuPoint II problems 200 Display problems 200 Disk drive problems 202 Modem problems 204 Problems with the CD - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 20
sites 222 Toshiba's worldwide offices 222 Appendix A: Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating System Information 227 Setting up your printer using Windows 228 Determining remaining battery power 228 Supervisor-level passwords 229 Windows® 98 Second Edition Troubleshooting 230 Problems when you - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 21
2000 Professional or Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system is already installed on your computer. It offers exciting features 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 - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 22
22 Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to 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 result in - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 23
icon on your desktop or install it from your Recovery and Configuration Builder CD provided with your computer. Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer and for additional programs on your Recovery and Configuration Builder CD. Toshiba Accessories Information lists - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 24
24 Service options Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM warranty programs. For more information, visit Toshiba's Web site at Toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 189. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 25
Way Around This chapter presents a "grand tour" of your Portégé®4000 Series computer with illustrations to guide you along your way. It serves as a reference when you need to locate specific parts of the computer. Making sure you have everything Before you do anything else, consult the Quick Start - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 26
26 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located Finding where everything is located The next few pages take you on a guided tour of your computer. Front with the display panel closed Display latch System indicator panel System indicator panel-The system indicator panel is made up - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 27
for USB peripherals. USB is a single-cabling and connection standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 million bits per second ( instruct you to turn off all radio devices (for example, aboard commercial aircraft), you should turn the Wi-Fi switch off. SD Media slot-Lets you install - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 28
, heavy object such as your desk. For more information, see "Using a computer lock" on page 92. Speaker-Lets you hear stereo sound from a CD or DVD in addition to system alarms and audible warnings associated with your software. Cooling vent-Provides ventilation to keep the computer's processor from - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 29
Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located 29 PC Card slots-Two stacked PC Card slots allow you to use Type I, Type II, or Type III PC Cards. A shutter door protects the slots. PC Card ejection tabs-Allow easy removal of PC Cards. Infrared port-The fast infrared port allows cable- - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 30
30 Finding Your Way Around Finding where everything is located AccuPoint II pointing device Power button Keyboard Screen TOSHIBA Console button AccuPoint II buttons Wireless on/off switch Screen-The computer's screen is a liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides clear, sharp images. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 31
everything is located 31 Wireless on/off switch-Allows you to turn on/off the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth wireless communication system. TOSHIBA Console button-Allows one-touch access to the Internet. Keyboard indicator panel-These lights provide information about various keyboard functions. See "Keyboard - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 32
32 Finding Your Way Around Indicator panels Battery module-Lets you to use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available. For further information about using the battery, see "Power Management" on page 95. Hard drive-Holds the computer's hard drive. Bluetooth module-Holds a - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 33
more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 97. Slim SelectBay activity light-Indicates the status of a module in the Slim SelectBay, if installed. Hard disk drive light-Flashes to indicate that the hard disk is currently in use. Wireless indicator light-If your computer is fitted with - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 34
34 Finding Your Way Around Indicator panels Caps lock light-The light on the Caps lock key glows when the Caps lock is on. Cursor control light-Glows when the cursor control overlay is on. When this light is on, pressing an overlay key moves the cursor as shown by the white arrow or command - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 35
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for working comfortably, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is designed to be used in a variety of locations and situations. This section provides guidelines for setting up your - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 36
36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from: Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. Liquids and corrosive chemicals. CAUTION: If you spill liquid into the computer, turn off the computer, unplug it from the AC power - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 37
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 37 This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries. For more information, consult books on ergonomics, repetitivemotion injury, and repetitive-stress syndrome. Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer and external - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 38
raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs. Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine. If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 39
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 39 Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips, and elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you work. Do not slump forward or lean back too far. Lighting Proper lighting can improve the readability of the display and reduce eyestrain. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 40
your computer to malfunction. Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can become hot even if only one is used extensively. Overheating of a PC Card can starting to use your computer, you may also want to: Add more memory. See "Adding memory" on page 59. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 41
monitor. See "Using external display devices" on page 51. Connect a local printer. See "Connecting a local printer" on page 55. Install PC Cards. See "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 68. Install an SD Media card. See "Inserting an SD Media card" on page 70. If you want to add any of - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 42
42 Getting Started Setting up your computer To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN jack on the left side of the computer. Connecting the AC adapter to the computer - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 43
plug from the outlet with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock. CAUTION: Use of the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Never pull directly on the power cable to unplug it. Hold the power plug when removing - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 44
44 Getting Started Turning on the computer NOTE: Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 96. Connecting other - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 45
printer Complete the initial start-up procedure Register your computer The Windows® operating system automatically detects and installs the devices it finds on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to properly set up and register your computer. Disabling the network port When your - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 46
disabling the Built-in LAN To enable or disable the Built-in LAN: 1 Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click the HWSetup icon. The Toshiba HWSetup dialog box appears. 3 Click the LAN tab. Toshiba HWSetup LAN tab 4 Under Built-in LAN, select either Enabled or Disabled. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 47
up your software The first time you turn on your computer, the operating system guides you through several essential steps to set up your software. These steps may or the operating system. Registering your computer lets Toshiba keep you up-to-date with information about new products and upgrades, - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 48
48 Getting Started Shutting down the computer Completing installation Upon completion, you will be prompted to click Finish to restart your computer. Shutting down the computer It's a good idea to turn off your computer - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 49
Getting Started Shutting down the computer 49 Power down tips There are a few additional things to keep in mind when you turn off the power. Never turn off the power while a disk drive or other device is working. Doing so may damage the device or corrupt your data. Before powering down the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 50
50 Getting Started Shutting down the computer - Blank Page -- - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 51
Chapter 3 Connecting Other External Devices This chapter describes how to connect devices that can increase the capabilities of your Satellite Pro computer. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you can easily attach an external monitor to your computer - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 52
52 Connecting Other External Devices Using external display devices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you've connected an external display device, you can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 53
the resolution of the external display device. The external display device must support a resolution of 640 X 480 or higher. Display limitations Keep in of 640 x 480 and your system is set for a higher resolution, only part of the desktop will appear on the screen. You can view the "lost" area - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 54
keyboard. An external keyboard doesn't have the Fn key contained on the Satellite Pro computer's built-in keyboard. If you use the computer's hot emulate the Fn key. You can set up this key combination through the Toshiba Hardware Setup option icon on the Windows® Control Panel. For more information - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 55
via the PS/2 port on the port replicator, you may use the mouse, the AccuPoint II, or both. CAUTION: When connecting any PS/2 device, Toshiba recommends turning off your computer to prevent any possible hardware damage. To set the PS/2 mouse to work simultaneously with the AccuPoint II: 1 Click - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 56
operating system 1 Click Start, point to Settings, then Control Panel and double-click the Add/Remove Hardware icon. The Add/Remove Hardware Wizard starts, and guides you through setting up your printer. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 57
on the screen to add your printer. If your printer is not found, or if you want to install the driver manually, use the printer driver that came with the printer to complete the setup process. 3 Enter a name for your printer, or use the name supplied in the Printer name text box. 4 If you want - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 58
the headphone jack. The headphone jack requires a 3.5 mm 16-ohm stereo jack. For more information on using headphones or external speakers, see "Playing a CD or DVD" on page 89. Connecting an external microphone Your computer comes equipped with an internal microphone, but to record higher quality - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 59
memory configurations. When adding memory, or replacing the original memory, use only compatible PC133 MHz memory. If you try to fit another type of memory, the system will beep and will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check. An error message may appear. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 60
256 MB none 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory expansion slots under your computer's keyboard. You will need a standard Phillips no.1 screwdriver and a small flat head screwdriver for - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 61
and remove the panel that contains the Power and TOSHIBA Console buttons. CAUTION: When removing the computer's power and TOSHIBA Console button panel to install additional memory, be careful not to damage the display or circuit board. Using a flat head screw driver to pry the panel off You can pry - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 62
62 Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory surrounding housing. Grasp the end of the panel, lift up and wiggle it back and forth until the panel comes free. Removing the left keyboard screw 4 Locate and remove the screws that hold the keyboard in place. Removing the right keyboard screw - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 63
Connecting Other External Devices Adding memory 63 5 Lift the keyboard and place it face down on the palm rest of the computer. Lifting off the keyboard The memory module expansion slots - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 64
, be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer. 6 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging. 7 Insert the memory module in the slot and gently press it down into place. The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 65
and TOSHIBA Console buttons. Press hard on the keyboard panel to snap it into place. 10 Restart the computer. When you turn on the computer, it automatically recognizes the additional memory. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-6 in "Installing a memory - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 66
CD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive. This drive can also be used as a standard CD-ROM drive. CD-R/RW drive DVD-ROM/CD packaged with your system or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshibaaccessories.com. down the computer" on page 48. CAUTION: Installing or removing a module while the computer power is - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 67
Connecting Other External Devices Using Slim SelectBay modules 67 3 Slide the Slim SelectBay lock to the unlock position. Unlocking the Slim SelectBay 4 Slide the Slim SelectBay latch toward the back of the computer. Unlatching the Slim SelectBay - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 68
into the Slim SelectBay. Inserting and removing PC Cards Your computer comes with two stacked PC Card slots and supports three types of PC Cards: Type I cards and Type II cards. You can install up to two of these cards, one in each slot. Type III cards are larger cards. You can - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 69
you have a Type III card, insert it in the lower part of the slot. If you have a Type I or Type II card, you can insert Locate the PC Card ejection tab that corresponds to the slot in which your PC Card is installed. The top tab releases a card in the upper slot. The bottom tab releases a card - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 70
Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards and SCSI adapters, may need to to the documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online help. Inserting an SD Media card To insert an SD Media card - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 71
Connecting Other External Devices Connecting your modem to a telephone line 71 Connecting your modem to a telephone line Your computer comes with a built-in modem that can be connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line. The modem allows you to: Access the Internet. Communicate with your - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 72
telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. Now you're ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. HINT: If you're using a telephone line at home, disable Call Waiting before connecting through the modem. Call Waiting interrupts transmission - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 73
4 Learning the Basics This chapter covers the basics of using your computer. Computing tips Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the disk. You will lose all the work since your last save if, for example, the network you are using - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 74
74 Learning the Basics Computing tips It's easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. Use ScanDisk, Disk Defragmenter, and the Maintenance Wizard regularly to conserve disk - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 75
Learning the Basics Windows® operating system basics 75 Windows® operating system basics Your computer comes with the Microsoft Windows® 2000 Professional or Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system. If you've used the Windows® 98 or 95 operating system, you'll find the Windows® 2000 - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 76
Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys, editing keys, cursor positioning keys, and a numeric keypad. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one of - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 77
this doesn't matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key you can simulate these separate keys, as follows: Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 78
The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. & 7 Home 7 U ∗ 8 8 ( 9 PgUp 9 I O ) 0 ∗ P 4 5 J K End - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 79
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The on the key glows when the numeric overlay is on. You can still use the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 80
80 Learning the Basics Using the AccuPoint II To use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on: Hold down Shift while you use the numeric overlay keys. To return to the cursor control overlay, release Shift. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 81
OK. The button is now programmed with the function you chose. Primary button-Performs the same function as the left button on a mouse. When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary button. To double-click, press the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 82
some common functions. When the default setting is active, the TOSHIBA Console button brings up the Toshiba Console. Toshiba Console box To reprogram the TOSHIBA Console button: 1 Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and select Toshiba Services. The Toshiba Services Properties dialog box appears. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 83
bring up the Select a Program menu. You have four options: ❖ Toshiba Console (default setting) ❖ Starts your Internet browser ❖ Starts your email button next to the desired option. To enter a custom program, click the Select . . . button and enter the appropriate information for the program, or - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 84
84 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. If your computer has Windows® 98 Second Edition, refer to " - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 85
Learning the Basics Printing your work 85 To save a file you are updating: Open the File menu of the program you are using, then click Save. HINT: To make another copy of the file you are currently working with, choose Save As from the File menu and give the new file a different name. File - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 86
drive Your Satellite Pro computer may have a CD-ROM drive that can read CDs, a CD-RW drive that can read and write CDs, a DVDROM drive that can read both DVDs and CDs, or a multifunction DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. If the drive is not currently installed in the Slim SelectBay, follow the instructions in - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 87
or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 88
5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in "Problems with the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive" on page 205. 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. Positioning the disc in the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 89
Basics Using a compact disc drive 89 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until you feel it click into place. CAUTION: Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. Never touch the surface of the disc. Never stack discs. If you incorrectly handle the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 90
off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to close it. Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 91
Learning the Basics Using PC Cards 91 Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in a circle - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 92
92 Learning the Basics Using your computer at the office Before removing a PC Card, stop it by clicking the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon on the taskbar. After the PC Card is stopped, you can safely remove it. Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 93
Learning the Basics Caring for your computer 93 To secure the computer: 1 Loop the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 94
computer is built to withstand reasonable shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. You can purchase a carrying case from your authorized Toshiba representative, through the accessories information packaged with your system, or visit - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 95
to meet the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. The computer enters a low-power, standby mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy. Many of these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba or your network administrator. We recommend you leave these features active - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 96
real-time-clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information battery charger. NOTE: Use only the battery charger supplied by Toshiba for use with your computer's batteries. To charge the batteries - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 97
Power Management Running the computer on battery power 97 A battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: The battery is extremely hot or cold. To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until it reaches room temperature. The battery is almost - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 98
rate of power use. To show remaining power: 1 Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Power Saver Properties dialog box appears. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 99
Power Management Running the computer on battery power 99 Sample Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The Power Save Modes tab displays the remaining amount of time for each of the different power usage modes. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity will gradually decrease. A - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 100
Saver" on page 171. What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your Satellite Pro computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition : 1 Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Select the appropriate Running on batteries option. 4 - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 101
101 Power Management Changing batteries Connect your computer to an AC power source. Changing batteries CAUTION: When handling battery packs, don't drop or knock them. Also be careful not to damage the casing or shortcircuit the terminals. To change the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Shut down and - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 102
102 Power Management Changing batteries Unlocking the battery Removing the discharged battery WARNING: If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following the advice in "Disposing of used batteries safely" on page 104. 7 Wipe - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 103
103 Power Management Taking care of your battery The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity. CAUTION: If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, remove the battery and try again. Avoid forcing the battery - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 104
104 Power Management Taking care of your battery When you need to replace the main battery, use an identical battery from the same manufacturer. Maximizing battery life If you're not going to use the computer for a long period, remove the battery pack. Alternate between battery packs if you - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 105
the computer is configured. How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, and diskette drives. Whether you use any optional devices to which the you turn off the computer and turn it back on again. Use Toshiba's power-saving options. These power-saving options control the way in which the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 106
106 Power Management Additional battery options Power usage modes in the Windows® operating system In the Windows® operating system, you can choose from predefined power usage modes or select your own combination of power management options. To do this: 1 Click Start, point to Settings, Control - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 107
for your needs. However, if you need more portable power, Toshiba provides these options: Purchase extra battery packs. Purchase a off the computer Standby, which saves the current operating mode to memory and enters a low power mode Each option has its advantages. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 108
power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory. When you start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in which you - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 109
1 Click Start, point to Settings, Control Panel, then click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. The Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box appears. 2 Click the Hibernation tab. 3 Check or uncheck the Enable hibernate support. Checking the box enables Hibernation. Unchecking the box disables Hibernation - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 110
. A pop-up message box will instruct you to check Hibernate support on Power Management to allow Hibernation. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a power-saving mode. Standby stores the current state of the computer in memory - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 111
either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use either of these methods, you first need to turn on the feature in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 112
112 Power Management Using Shut down The Power Saver Properties dialog box appears. Sample Power Saver Properties dialog box 3 In the Running on batteries area, click the Details... button, then select the System Power Mode tab. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 113
113 Power Management Using Shut down A Properties dialog box appears. Sample Long Life Properties dialog box 4 Select Shutdown for the options you want. When I press the power button Set this option to Shutdown so that the computer shuts down when you press the power button. When I close the lid - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 114
114 Power Management Using Hibernation Click All for the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK again, then close the Control Panel. Starting again after Shut down To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/ off light - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 115
's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 In the Running on batteries area, click the Details... button, then select the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select Hibernation for - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 116
Windows dialog box The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 117
117 Power Management Using Standby The Power Saver Properties dialog box appears. Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog box 3 In the Running on batteries area, click the Details... button, then select the System Power Mode tab. 4 Select Standby for - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 118
118 Power Management Using Standby used it for a specified amount of time. You can set the System standby time on the Power Save Mode tab. 5 Click Override all Modes with settings here. 6 In the Set to range dialog box, do one of the following: Click AC only for the settings to apply only when you - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 119
119 Power Management Using Standby 2 While continuing to press Fn, press F3 until the pop-up window highlights your choice. Sample Shut down modes with Hibernation enabled The Shut down modes are: Standby, Hibernate, and Power Off. 3 Release the Fn key. The pop-up window closes. The selected mode is - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 120
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you will explore some of the special features of your Satellite Pro notebook computer. Setting up your printer When you turned want to set up a different printer. Setting up a printer involves choosing a printer driver. This special program acts as a translator that turns your work into a form the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 122
122 Exploring Your Options Setting up your printer Setting up the Windows® operating system to work with your printer To set up a printer with the Windows® 2000 Professional operating system's Add Printer Wizard: 1 Click the Start button, then point to Settings, and click Printers. The Printers - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 123
123 Exploring Your Options Setting up your printer The Add Printer Wizard starts. Add Printer Wizard 3 Click Next. The Add Printer Wizard asks you to select your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: If your printer is Plug and Play, and the operating system recognizes it automatically, you can ignore the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 124
up your printer 7 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer's documentation and the port to which your printer is connected, then click Next. The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a "friendly" printer name. 8 Enter a name for your printer, then click Next. HINT: If - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 125
125 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Exploring audio features You can play .wav sound files or audio CDs on your computer. You can also use your computer to record sounds. Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 126
126 Exploring Your Options Exploring audio features Recording sounds You may record sounds and save them as .wav files using the built-in microphone or an external microphone. The easiest way to record is through the computer's built-in microphone. DEFINITION: A .wav (pronounced "wave") file is the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 127
you record. Playing an audio CD-ROM If your Satellite Pro computer came with a CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, or multifunction DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, you can use your computer to play audio CDs. CAUTION: Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Playing the CD at maximum volume could damage - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 128
in the drive, opens the appropriate player, and begins to play the disc. Using Windows MediaTM Player To start Windows MediaTM Player manually: 1 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, and then click Entertainment. 2 Click Windows Media Player. Exchanging data with another computer To transfer - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 129
then Help. 2 Choose the Index tab. 3 In the dialog box, type communicating. 4 Follow the online instructions. Setting up for communications In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you need: A modem (one comes with - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 130
Options Exchanging data with another computer If you're having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine cannot communicate with the modem, it displays an error message. Consult the troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows®operating system documentation. 6 Click OK to - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 131
131 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade telephone line. For more information, see "Connecting your modem to a telephone line" on page 71. TECHNICAL NOTE: If - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 132
Accessories, then to Communications, and click Dial-Up Networking. 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program tray's icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have installed. You can use the system tray's PC Card icon to Toshiba Wireless Authorized Service Partner. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 133
in the task bar. From the menu select Auto power on. 4 Click Start, Programs, Bluetooth Toshiba Stack, and select Quick Start Guide. The Bluetooth service center appears, with instructions on how to use Bluetooth. Using SPANworksTM 2000 The SPANworks 2000 application offers enhanced communication - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 134
a network link between computers. SPANworks 2000 supports communication over a wired LAN, a wireless SPANworks icon on the desktop. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to set up a connection to wired LAN, wireless LAN, and Bluetooth. To manually switch between networks or to disable all devices - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 135
you up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see "Contacting Toshiba" on page 221. An overview of using the Internet The following sections these headings: The Internet The World Wide Web Internet Service Providers Connecting to the Internet Surfing the Internet Internet - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 136
communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you modem A Web browser A telephone line An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Microsoft's Web browser Internet Explorer is automatically - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 137
. If you have an account with an ISP, you can probably set up an email address at the same time you sign up for the service. Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with similar interests and ideas can communicate in real-time - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 138
site as a clearinghouse where all the messages are placed, like a gigantic bulletin board. Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 139
. See "Using the control panel playback buttons" on page 143 to locate the volume control buttons. Insert a DVD into the DVD-ROM drive, following the instructions in "Inserting compact discs" on page 87. The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD. If 139 - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 140
, the DVD automatically begins to play (see "Setting general properties" on page 149 for information on enabling autoplay). To open WinDVD manually: 1 Click Start, and point to Programs. 2 Point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click InterVideo WinDVD. Time slider Current time slot indicator Playback - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 141
at the top and a status bar at the bottom. If the toolbar or status bar does not appear, you can display them by following the instructions in "Setting general properties" on page 149. The toolbar contains basic DVD playback controls. Pause the pointer over a button to display its definition. The - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 142
WinDVD control panel resembles the control panel of a standard home DVD player. TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer's hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 143
143 WinDVD Playing DVDs "Using WinDVD Advanced Features" on page 154 for an explanation of these features. Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD, you are ready to play the disc. Using the control panel, you can play a DVD from the beginning, or move - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 144
144 WinDVD Playing DVDs Click this To do this Eject - open the DVD-ROM drive tray. Or use keyboard shortcut E Pause - temporarily stop play- Spacebar ing a DVD. Play - start playing a DVD. Spacebar Step - move forward through the DVD one frame at a time. Each time you click this button the DVD - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 145
145 WinDVD Playing DVDs Click this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Fast forward - move quickly F forward through the DVD content. When you reach the desired location, click the play button to resume playing the DVD. Time - move to a specific time slot, then click the play button to play the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 146
146 WinDVD Using playlists Using playlists TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer's hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD. Unsupported features appear - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 147
147 WinDVD Using playlists 2 Click the File button in the lower-right corner of the window, to indicate that you are creating a playlist of individual files. 3 In the Directory list, select the file you want to play first, and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist. DVD files have an .mpg, . - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 148
148 WinDVD Customizing WinDVD Resuming normal playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist, click the eject button to open the DVD-ROM drive tray, then close the DVD-ROM drive again. The DVD resumes normal playback. Customizing WinDVD You can control - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 149
option, and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default. Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content. It divides the world into in a specific region. The current region code of the WinDVD player installed in your computer is Region 1, comprising the United States and Canada. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 150
is the WinDVD control panel. 5 Click OK to save your settings. Setting audio properties NOTE: The DVD author determines which features the DVD supports. When playing a DVD, some of the control panel features may be unavailable. Unsupported features appear gray, and you cannot select them. 1 In the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 151
sends the stereo output through the sound card to an external receiver. 3 In the Vocal options box, select the desired option for DVDs that support vocal as follows: No vocal does not output vocals to any speaker. Left vocal outputs vocals to left speakers only. Right vocal outputs vocals - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 152
152 WinDVD Customizing WinDVD Setting display properties 1 In the Properties dialog box, click the Display tab. The Display tab moves to the front. Properties dialog box with Display tab selected 2 Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 153
153 WinDVD Customizing WinDVD Customizing the control panel You can customize the appearance of your WinDVD 2000 player's control panel. To configure the control panel's appearance: 1 Position the pointer over the control panel, then click the secondary button to display a shortcut menu of control - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 154
About to display copyright and version information. Using WinDVD Advanced Features TECHNICAL NOTE: The DVD author determines what features the DVD supports. Depending on the DVD format and your computer's hardware configuration, some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 155
155 WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Directional buttons Numeric keypad Playback speed slider Brightness slider Audio tracks Camera angles Subtitles Bookmarks WinDVD expanded control panel Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Playback speed- control the speed at which the DVD - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 156
the keyboard. The center button represents Enter. Or use keyboard shortcut ↑ (Up) → (Right) ↓ (Down) ← (Left) Enter Numeric keypad - use 0 - 9 these buttons to select a chapter by entering the chapter number. After you have entered a chapter number, click the enter button on the lower-right corner - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 157
. Select the chapter you want to play, or use the numeric keypad to enter the chapter number. Title button - Displays T a list of all the titles on the current DVD. Click the title you want to play, then click Enter. Audio tracks - displays A a list of all the audio track options. This - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 158
- displays a list S of all the available language subtitles. This button is enabled only for DVD content that includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes. Select the desired language, or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD's default language. Camera angles - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 159
159 WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut Bookmark - save an None unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference. On the bookmark shortcut menu, click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box. Type a bookmark name, then click OK. The - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 160
160 WinDVD Using WinDVD Advanced Features Panning Once you are zoomed in on an area of the WinDVD video window, you can move the zoom window location using the pan feature. 1 With the video window in zoom mode, click the pan button, located in the lower-right corner of the directional button panel. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 161
161 WinDVD Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Move the Color control 1 slider to the right to increase the blue and decrease the yellow color values. Move the slider to the left to increase the yellow and decrease the blue color values. Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 162
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Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. Additionally, Toshiba has added a tab to the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system power management utility. Together, these allow you to ascertain - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 164
Utilities Fn-esse Fn-esse Toshiba's Fn-esse program and operating system's shortcuts provide quick ways to open programs, a keyboard overlay. Starting Fn-esse To start Fn-esse, click Start, point to Programs, Toshiba Utilities, and then click Fn-esse. The Fn-esse keyboard appears. Fn-esse window - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 165
165 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse The keys are color-coded as follows: Available keys are black. Assigned keys are blue. Unavailable keys are dark gray. Keys associated - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 166
166 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 5 Release the primary button. Fn-esse displays the Add/Edit Command dialog box completely filled in to reflect the selected program or - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 167
167 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse The Assignment Type dialog box appears. Fn-esse assignment 4. 3 To make a direct key assignment, select Direct. The Add/Edit Command dialog box appears. Enter the Description, Command Line, and Working Directory for the new Fn-esse key assignment, or click the Browse - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 168
168 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse 4 To make a pop-up assignment, select Popup. The Applications Explorer dialog box appears. Select the desired folder. The left side of the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 169
and continue as if you were creating a new assignment. 3 To remove the key assignment, click Clear. HW Setup HW Setup is the Toshiba configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. To access HW Setup in your operating system: 1 Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 170
HW Setup Sample Toshiba HWSetup Toshiba HWSetup has the following tabs: General-Shows the BIOS version, memory configuration, and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) mode. Password-Allows you to set the user password and an owner string. Device Config-Shows the Device configuration - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 171
171 Toshiba Utilities Power Saver "Dynamically Switchable," "Always High," or "Always Low." Dynamically Switchable will become default settings when you restart your system. Power Saver Toshiba Power Saver enhances your computer's power management capabilities. Power Save Modes is a series of - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 172
Power Saver for power management. You can change which mode your computer uses, change settings for each mode, or create your own mode. To access Toshiba Power Saver: 1 Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Power Saver icon - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 173
173 Toshiba Utilities Power Saver resources, you may experience longer work sessions by enabling the Normal setting. Any options that you change become the default settings when - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 174
specific date and time, enter the date and time you wish the computer to turn on. Expansion device properties To adjust the settings for docking or using the Slim SelectBay, use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration. To use the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension Service Configuration: 1 Open the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 175
175 Toshiba Utilities Expansion device properties and Parallel Port Check, by checking or unchecking the appropriate box. Sample Mobile Extension Service tab options 3 Under the Slim SelectBay Service tab, you can select behaviors like Hot Dock and Warm Dock for your Slim SelectBay. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 176
176 Toshiba Utilities Expansion device properties Sample Selectable Bay Service tab options For more information about expansion devices, see "Using an expansion device" on page 58. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 177
computer, secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports the following types of passwords on your computer: A power-on password-Prevents unauthorized users from starting or - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 178
by preventing access to the hard disk, even if it is removed and installed in another computer. You can set a hard disk drive user password and/ level password: 1 Click Start, point to Settings, Control Panel, and click Toshiba HWSetup. 2 Open the Password tab. 3 Click Registered. A Password dialog - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 179
: 1 Click Start, point to Settings, Control Panel, and click Toshiba HWSetup. 2 Open the Password tab. 3 Click Not Registered. A enter the password before it goes through its normal startup procedure. When your computer prompts you to enter your password, type it in and press Enter. If you enter - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 180
user from accessing your hard disk, even if it is removed and installed on another computer. This password does not encrypt data on the hard supported by your drive. If this happens and you want to establish a master password for your hard disk, contact your network administrator for instructions - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 181
passwords 2 Click Start, then click Run. 3 In the Run box, type: c:\toshiba\hddpwd32 and press Enter. The Hard Disk Drive Password program, HDDPWD32, displays a warning screen. 4 To set a hard disk drive user password, type 1 and press Enter. To quit without setting a password, type 3 and press - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 182
Hard disk drive passwords 8 Type the password again and press Enter. If the passwords match, HDDPWD32 prompts you to create a password a password diskette, type N. Creating a user password service diskette To create a password service diskette, first perform the steps for setting a user password - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 183
Start, then click Run. 3 In the Run box, type: c:\toshiba\hddpwd32 and press Enter. The Hard Disk Drive Password program, HDDPWD32, displays a warning press Enter. If the password you typed matches the registered hard disk drive user password, the password is deleted. Any password service diskette - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 184
a hard disk drive master password. 1 Connect the optional diskette drive. 2 Click Start, then click Run. 3 In the Run box, type: c:\toshiba\hddpwd32 and press Enter. The Hard Disk Drive Password program HDDPWD32 displays a warning screen. 4 To set a hard disk drive master password, type 2 and press - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 185
the hard disk drive master password in order to access your hard disk. HDDPWD32 prompts you to enter the password again. 7 Type the password again and press Enter. If the passwords match, HDDPWD32 prompts you to create a password diskette. 8 To create a password diskette, type Y. To continue without - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 186
before you can delete the hard disk drive master password. 1 Connect your optional diskette drive. 2 Click Start, then click Run. 3 In the Run box, type: c:\toshiba\hddpwd32 and press Enter. HDDPWD32 displays a warning screen. 4 To delete the hard disk drive master password, type 2 and press - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 187
187 Keeping Your Files Safe Hard disk drive passwords 7 Shut down and restart the computer for your changes to take effect. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 188
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help. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. For further assistance and solutions, use Toshiba's support tool, VirtualTechTM, to help diagnose and solve possible problems. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 190
the more likely you are to encounter one or more of the following problems. Usually, you can solve them relatively easily. If your computer or , refer to the devicespecific sections of this chapter. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 191
Wrong Problems when turned off for a while, remove the battery and reinsert it. For instructions on removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 101. The The message "Bad XXXX XXXX" appears after the Toshiba logo is displayed. Press F1 to enter the setup screen. Then press Home to make - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 192
system as that which is stored on the Toshiba Companion Diskette or additional problems may result. 1 Insert the Toshiba Companion Diskette into the optional USB diskette drive. 2 Restart your computer and press F when the system starts. This command instructs the computer to start from the optional - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 193
the Toshiba Companion Diskette or another reliable system diskette in the optional USB diskette drive. Resolving a hardware conflict Using the Windows® operating system troubleshooting feature If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 194
Troubleshooting. 2 Click If you have a hardware conflict and follow the steps. If there is still a problem to accomplish a task. A device, such as a CD-ROM drive or a modem, needs a channel to the also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to store information as it works. These channels of - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 195
memory called the Direct Memory Access (DMA). The DMA provides a dedicated channel for adapter cards to bypass the microprocessor and access memory standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/output system) and , the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 196
in the Conflicting device list. The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. For further information about Device Manager, refer to the Windows® operating system online help. Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory cards may cause errors that seem to - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 197
memory card following the instructions in "Removing a memory module" on page 65. 4 Reinstall the memory card following the instructions in "Installing a memory module power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The AC power light doesn't come - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 198
battery discharge completely, then try charging it again. Check the power-saving features in Power Saver. Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 199
Fn and F10 simultaneously to turn off the cursor control mode light or Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off the numlock light. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard. Refer to the software documentation - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 200
on the peg and press it into place. NOTE: The peg is square, so be careful to align the cap's hole with the peg. Display problems The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have taken effect. Press any key to reactivate the screen. You may have activated the instant password - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 201
press the Enter key, type the password, and press Enter to return to operating system displays a message that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer's internal display. The display is set to - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 202
480, the external device goes into "virtual" display mode. This means that part of the desktop will not display on the screen. You can view the Sometimes a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. Typical disk problems are: You are having trouble accessing a disk, - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 203
utility software, which is available from your network administrator. Some programs run correctly but others do not. This is probably a configuration problem. When a program doesn't run properly, refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs. A diskette won - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 204
drive can't read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the diskette drive) is probably causing the problem. Run ScanDisk on the faulty diskette. Unplug the optional diskette drive cable and plug it back in to the USB port to make sure the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 205
transmission to someone else. Problems with the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive You cannot access a the tray which holds the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is shut completely. You press the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM eject button, but the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray power source and turned on. The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive eject mechanism - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 206
). The CD-ROM drive supports CD-ROM, CD-R (read-only), and CD-RW (read-only). HINT: The DVD-ROM drive is initially set for Region 1 (North America) DVDs. You can change this setting (refer to "Setting general properties" on page 149), but only a very limited number of times. If the problem is with - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 207
to your computer to expand its capabilities. For an external monitor, see "Display problems" on page 200. PC Card problems Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you're having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 208
support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing another PC Card. If the Windows® operating system doesn't have built-in drivers computer has only one version of Card and Socket Services loaded. Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 209
Controller Mode is set to Auto-Selected (the default setting) or 16-Bit/CardBus. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card. The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system. Make sure each device has its own - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 210
reports the controller with a yellow exclamation point ( ). The PCMCIA.INI file may not be installed on your computer. Install it, referring to the Toshiba Configuration Builder CD Instructions for the installation procedure. A PC Card error occurs. Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 211
1284-compliant, make sure you have an IEEE 1284 printer cable. Run the printer's self test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers. You may have connected the printer while the computer was turned on. Turn off the computer, and turn off - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 212
playing DVDs, you may be able to fix the problem yourself. For general problems playing a DVD title, try the following steps: 1 Check that the disc is in a format that the drive supports DVDROM. 2 Ensure that the drive is properly installed in the SelectBay. It must be inserted completely. 3 Ensure - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 213
drive can also cause audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to get it properties" on page 195 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the DVDROM properties. 8 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 214
214 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems Jumping video lines appear around the DVD-ROM video window. To change the screen's display resolution: 1 Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 215
savers displays. 5 Click and hold the up arrow by the list or move the slide to the top. 6 Click None. 7 Click OK. WinDVD problems WinDVD has been configured to provide optimum performance and quality based upon your system's available resources. Changes made to the system or its configuration may - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 216
Wrong WinDVD problems 3 Open the CDROM device folder, select your DVD-ROM device driver, then for example, downloading new drivers from the Web). Before installing a new hardware or appropriate drivers for both your hardware (for example, the graphics card) and software (drivers must support the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 217
problems 3 Make sure that your display driver resolution, color depth, and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback. (Some systems do not support of the movie will not show this problem. WinDVD will not function properly with "debug" software installed. The WinDVD application will not function - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 218
held in your network partition will be backed up for you, but you need to back up any important files that reside only on the Satellite Pro's hard disk. Here are a few ways you can do this: Use the operating system to copy files to diskettes. Connect a storage device to the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 219
the information in the manuals. Use VirtualTech VirtualTech is a suite of innovative support resources and tools installed on your computer. common computer problems. These are arranged into easy-to-navigate topics like software, hardware and the Internet. A set of powerful support tools that - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 220
to investigate other sources of assistance first. Try the following before contacting Toshiba: Review the troubleshooting information in your Microsoft® Windows® operating system documentation. If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 221
Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba InTouch Center: Within the United States at (800 - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 222
Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com computers.toshiba.com toshiba.ca toshiba-Europe.com toshiba.co.jp/index.htm Worldwide Toshiba corporate site Marketing and product information in the USA Canada Europe Japan Toshiba's worldwide offices - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 223
Industrial de Occidente Bodega 30 - Zona Fontibón Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia Denmark Scribona Danmark A/S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Greece Ideal Electronics S.A. 109 Syngrou Avenue 176 71 Kalithea Athens - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 224
Information Systems Benelux B.V. Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK, Capelle a/d IJssel The Netherlands Norway Scribona Norge A/S Toshiba PC Service Stalfjaera 20 P.O. Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO 9 Norway Papua New Guinea Fujitsu (PNG) Pty. Ltd. P.O. Box 4952 Boroko NCD, Papua New Guinea Poland TECHMEX - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 225
. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (U.K) Ltd. Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom Venezuela - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 226
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98 Second Edition operating system installed, and details only the guide. NOTE: If you upgrade your computer's operating system to Windows® 2000 Professional, you will need to download additional utilities and drivers-known as operating system components-from Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 228
228 Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating System Information Setting up your printer using Windows® computer disks'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 click Start, point to Programs, and click - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 229
such as the age of the battery. Supervisor-level passwords A supervisor-level password protects system settings by restricting who can make changes in Toshiba Utilities. This is useful if more than one person is using the computer. Enabling and disabling a supervisor password using the Windows® 98 - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 230
System Information Windows ® 98 Second Edition Troubleshooting 4 Click C. 5 Click the Program Files folder. 6 Click the Toshiba folder. 7 Click the Windows Utilities folder steps. Windows® 98 Second Edition Troubleshooting This section explains how to solve problems in instances when the Windows® 98 - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 231
Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating System Information Windows® 98 Second Edition Troubleshooting responding, the words "not responding" appear beside its name on the the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 232
232 Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating System Information Windows ® 98 Second Edition Troubleshooting 3 Open Notepad (click Start, point to Programs, then point to Accessories and click Notepad). 4 Press Ctrl and v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad. 5 Add a - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 233
System Information Windows® 98 Second Edition Troubleshooting 4 Using the arrow keys, highlight Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 234
normal routine. Does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 235
Edition Operating System Information Windows® 98 Second Edition Troubleshooting verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Start the computer in Normal mode when there are no apparent problems with the system. Logged (Bootlog.txt) Selecting Logged starts the - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 236
Troubleshooting You or a qualified expert can use this log file to check the loading and initializing of device drivers. DEFINITION: A device driver is a file that contains information to help the computer's BIOS is not supported by the display, the operating system will have a problem starting - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 237
Troubleshooting Use this option to: Startup when the startup process fails while loading files Verify all drivers are being loaded Temporarily disable one or more specific driver process these files to support backward compatibility with some programs and device drivers. The same holds true - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 238
memory manager) or Ifshlp.sys (file system manager) The Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system can help you If the Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system has started properly, but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 239
Troubleshooters are available through Windows® Help, and they are constantly updated and supplemented on the Microsoft® Support Online Web site. You can connect to Support device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows® 98 Second Edition Help to troubleshoot the problem first - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 240
® 98 Second Edition Troubleshooting The recommended procedure for getting resources to accomplish a task. A device, such as a CD-ROM drive or a modem, needs a channel to the ). It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to store information is it works. These channels of communication - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 241
Second Edition Troubleshooting device, the drivers installed, and drivers being used by the device. For more information about Device Manager, refer to the Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system online help. DVD-ROM drive problems This section describes DVD-ROM drive problems where the problem - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 242
of the DVD playback. 2 Ensure DMA is turned on. For instructions, see"Playback performance is poor." on page 241. 3 If you have installed new hardware (such as a new graphics card or audio card), ensure the component's drivers support Microsoft® DirectX® 5.2b or higher. Contact the manufacturer of - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 243
Appendix B Hot Keys Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on or above the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute Fn + This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 244
244 Hot Keys Instant password security Without a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security. Using the mouse or any key will make the display reappear. With a password The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates instant security. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 245
The power usage mode in the Windows®operating system under AC power is Full Power only. The properties of each mode are set in the Toshiba Power Saver utility. For more information, see "Power Saver" on page 171. Standby mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into standby mode. A message - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 246
246 Hot Keys Hibernation mode Hibernation mode Fn + This hot key puts the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is enabled (the default) a message box is displayed by default to confirm the computer is going into Hibernation mode. The message box can be set so it doesn't - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 247
. Wi-Fi enabled-This enables just the Wi-Fi module. Bluetooth enabled-This enables just the Bluetooth module. (See "Using Bluetooth" on page 133 for instructions on setting up Bluetooth.) All enabled-This enables both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for simultaneous use of both wireless technologies. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 248
248 Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 249
features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 249 - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 250
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the mode number in hexadecimal; it is generally used by programmers to specify video modes in programs. Type identifies the display adapter that first supported the mode, and specifies whether the mode is text or graphics. Resolution is the measure of the screen's dimensions in terms of horizontal - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 252
252 Video Modes This table lists the video modes for the your computer: Internal LCD External Monitor Scan Freq. Mode (hex) Type Grid Grid Resolution (pelxpel) Colors (pelxpel) Colors hor. vert. 0, 1 VGA Text 40x25 char 8x8 16/256K 8x8 16/256K 31.5kHz 70Hz 2, 3 VGA Text 80x25 char 8x8 16/ - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 253
253 Video Modes Mode (hex) 42 Type SVGA Grph 43 SVGA Grph 44 SVGA Grph 45 SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph 50 SVGA Grph 52 SVGA Grph SVGA Grph Internal LCD External Monitor Scan Freq. Grid Grid Resolution (pelxpel) Colors (pelxpel) Colors hor. vert. 800x600 pels 8x16 32K/32K 8x16 32K/32K - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 254
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following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC BIOS bps CD CD-ROM CD-RW CMOS COM1 COM2 CPU DC alternating current basic input/output system bits per second compact disc compact disc read-only memory compact disc rewrite memory - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 256
-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 257
synchronous dynamic random access memory static random access memory super video graphics adapter thin film transistor universal serial bus uniform resource locator wide area network World Wide Web Terms The following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 258
See also bits per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 259
from the computer's main memory. See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. CD - An individual compact disc. See also CD-ROM. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - A form collection of components that make up a single computer system. (2) How parts of the system are set up (that is, configured). - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 260
A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to drives, and modems are examples of devices. device driver - A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 261
device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 262
that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder. It consists of two parts: the actual name and the file name extension. See also file extension. - The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus. function keys - The keys - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 263
computer system. Compare software. Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that saves to the hard disk the current state mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - The ability to add or remove services. See also World Wide Web. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 264
help improve processing speed. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. LAN (local area network) - A group of - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 265
digital, enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines. motherboard - The main circuit board in the computer. It contains the processor, memory, and other primary components. MS-DOS prompt - See system prompt. multimedia - A combination of two or - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 266
are parallel. Compare serial. password - A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer device. processor - See central processing unit (CPU). program - A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The general classes of programs (also - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 267
remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S select - To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics with - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 268
users are to enter commands. T TFT display - See active-matrix display. U universal serial bus (USB) - A serial bus that supports a data program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. VW Web - - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 269
269 World Wide Web (www) - The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site. See also Internet. - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 270
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41 DC-IN jack 28 plugging in 28 AC power light 32 accessories carrying cases 94 devices 66 expansion devices 59 memory 59 AccuPoint II pointing device 30 replacing the cap 200 troubleshooting 200 Add Printer Wizard 122 alarms 100 B basics backing up files 73 keyboard 76 turning off the power 49 - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 272
53 memory module 60 mouse 54 Direct Memory Access (DMA) 194 disabling, network port 45 disc, positioning 88 Disk Defragmenter troubleshooting tool 29 DMA assignments 194 DVD player general problems 212 playing DVDs 139 DVD-ROM drive 28 troubleshooting 205 E Energy Star 95 expansion capability - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 273
troubleshooting 202 User password 180 hardware conflicts DMA assignments 194 Interrupt ReQuest (IRQ) channel 194 headphones 58, 125 jack 29 problems light Wi-Fi 33 infrared port 29 transferring files 128 using 128 installing memory modules 59 mouse 54 PC Cards 69 instant password 179 hot key - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 274
external 58 jack 29 problems 206 modem connecting to telephone line 71 determining COM port 129 resetting port to default settings 129 troubleshooting 204 upgrading 129 modes Hibernation 108 Shut down 118 Standby 110 monitor connecting 51 monitor port 27 mouse installing 54 serial 54 N network - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 275
275 Index CIS (Card Information Structure) 207 common problems 209 configuring 70 enablers 208 hot swapping 91, 210 I/O conflict 209 inserting 69 modem default 129 nonstandard configurations 208 removing 69 slots 29 troubleshooting checklist 208 Windows driver 208 PC Card slots 29 Plug and Play 195 - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 276
67 SelectServ 24 setting up adding memory 59 computer 47 computer's environment Toshiba online services Toshiba Forum 221 Toshiba Power Saver Properties 117 Toshiba's online resources 135 travel, conserving power 105 troubleshooting 189 AC power light not on 197 AccuPoint II 191, 200 battery 198 CD - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 277
, 193, 202 hardware 193 keyboard 191, 198 AccuPoint II problems 200 keypad overlay 198 memory card 196 modem 204 PC Cards 208 power 197 printer 210 run ScanDisk 202 Windows Help menu 193 WinDVD 215 WinDVD controls 215 troubleshooting feature 193 turning off the computer 107 U USB (Universal Serial - Toshiba Portege 4005 | User Guide - Page 278
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