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204 Index simultaneous viewing 98 display panel closing 55 opening 49 panel latch 25 TFT LCD 29 turn off automatically 86 displaying folder information 110 disposing of battery 90 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 156 double-click 51 downloading 74 E email 74 environment computer-friendly 35 ergonomics 36, 37, 38 error messages device driver conflict 154 general hardware problem 154 non-system disk or disk error 151, 165 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 163 program has performed an illegal operation 150 warning resume failure 151 Error-checking 59, 164 Ethernet LAN Port disabling 113 using 113 exchanging data 114 expansion memory slot 43 expansion port 28 external diskette drive 95 keyboard 97 monitor connecting 97 not working 163 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 163 features 58 files .WAV 117 backing up 59 printing 65 restoring 69 saving 58, 64 transferring application files 114 Fn key 30 assigning functions 136 Fn key emulation 97 Fn-esse 134 assigning keys 136 change/remove key assignments 138 drag-and-drop 136 keyboard 135 starting 135 using keyboard or pointing device 137 viewing key assignments 138 folders displaying information 110 function keys 30 H hard disk drive light 33, 50 hardware conflicts 154 resolving 156 headphones 117 jack 27 Help Windows XP 154 Hibernation command 120 enabling 125

Section	Page
Portégé® 2000 User’s Guide	1
Contents	12
Introduction	20
This guide	20
Safety icons	21
Other icons used	22
Other documentation	22
Service options	23
Chapter 1: Finding Your Way Around	24
Making sure you have everything	24
Front with the display panel closed	25
Left side	25
Back	26
Right side	27
Underside	28
Front with the display panel open	29
Keyboard indicator panel	31
System indicator panel	31
AC adapter	33
Chapter 2: Getting Started	35
Selecting a place to work	35
Creating a computer-friendly environment	35
Keeping yourself comfortable	36
Precautions	39
Setting up your computer	40
Installing additional memory (optional)	40
Connecting a mouse	44
Connecting a printer	45
Connecting the modem	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Connecting other external devices	48
Using the computer for the first time	48
Opening the display panel	49
Turning on the power	49
Using the TouchPad	50
Setting up your software	51
Registering your computer with Toshiba	52
Customizing your computer’s settings	53
Powering off the computer	54
Closing the display panel	55
Different ways to turn the computer on and off	55
Caring for your computer	55
Cleaning the computer	56
Moving the computer	56
Using a computer lock	56
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics	58
Computing tips	58
Using the keyboard	60
Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys	60
Character keys	60
Function keys	61
Windows® special keys	61
Overlay keys	62
Starting a program	64
Saving your work	64
Printing your work	65
Using optional external diskettes	65
Inserting and removing diskettes	66
Copying documents to a diskette	66
Taking care of diskettes	67
Backing up your work	68
Restoring your work	69
Playing audio	69
Setting up for communications	70
Connecting your computer to a network	71
An overview of using the Internet	71
The Internet	72
The World Wide Web	72
Internet Service Providers	72
Connecting to the Internet	73
Surfing the Internet	73
Internet features	74
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	74
Toshiba’s online resources	75
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing	76
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	76
Running the computer on battery power	76
Maximizing battery life	77
Using additional battery packs	77
Battery safety precautions	78
Charging batteries	78
Charging the main battery	78
Charging the RTC battery	79
Using a battery charger	80
Monitoring main battery power	80
Determining remaining battery power	81
What to do when the main battery runs low	82
Conserving battery power	83
Setting a power usage mode	83
Using battery alarms	85
Setting battery alarms	85
Turning off the display automatically	86
Enabling the screen saver	86
Changing the main battery	88
Removing the battery from the computer	88
Inserting a charged battery	89
Disposing of used batteries safely	90
Traveling tips	91
Chapter 5: Expansion Options	92
Using your computer at the office	92
Optional Slim Port Replicator	93
Back of the optional Slim Port Replicator	93
Front of the optional Slim Port Replicator	93
Using the optional Slim Port Replicator	94
Attaching the optional Slim Port Replicator to the computer	94
Connecting the optional external USB diskette drive	95
Using an external keyboard	97
Connecting a keyboard	97
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key	97
Using an external monitor	97
Connecting the monitor	98
Connecting a mouse or a printer	99
Using PC Cards	99
Inserting a PC Card	100
Removing a PC Card	101
Hot swapping PC Cards	102
Using a Secure Digital card	102
Inserting a Secure Digital card	103
Removing a Secure Digital card	103
Chapter 6: Enhancing Productivity	104
Windows® XP special features	104
Personalizing your desktop	105
Customizing the taskbar	105
Bringing the world to your desktop	106
Changing desktop and browsing style	107
Personalizing individual windows	108
Customizing window toolbars	109
Displaying information about each folder	110
Emulating a full-size keyboard	111
Setting up for communications	112
Determining the COM port	112
Using the Ethernet LAN Port	113
Accessing a LAN	114
Exchanging data with another computer	114
Transferring application files	114
Setting up a direct cable connection	115
Using audio features	116
Using external speakers or headphones	117
Recording sounds	117
Using a microphone	118
Adjusting recording settings	119
Powering down the computer	119
Turn Off or Shut down command	120
Restart command	120
Hibernation command	120
Standby command	121
Using Turn Off or Shut down	122
Turning off more quickly	122
Starting again after Turn Off or Shut down	125
Using Hibernation	125
Enabling the Hibernation command	125
Going into Hibernation mode	127
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly	128
Starting again from Hibernation	129
Using Standby	129
Going into Standby mode more quickly	130
Starting again from Standby	133
Chapter 7: Toshiba Utilities	134
Fn-esse	134
Starting Fn-esse	135
Assigning a key to a program or document	136
Viewing existing key assignments	138
Changing or removing existing key assignments	138
Hotkey utility	138
Expansion device properties	139
Accessing Mobile Extension Service Configuration	139
TOSHIBA Console	140
Customize Your Computer	141
Network	141
Security	142
TOSHIBA Button Controls	142
Power Management	143
Toshiba Hardware Setup	146
Chapter 8: If Something Goes Wrong	148
Problems that are easy to fix	148
The Windows® operating system is not working	152
Using Startup options to fix problems	152
Internet problems	153
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	154
Resolving a hardware conflict	154
A plan of action	155
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	155
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	157
Memory card problems	158
Power and the batteries	159
Keyboard problems	161
Display problems	161
Disk drive problems	163
Sound system problems	165
PC Card problems	166
Printer problems	169
Modem problems	170
Develop good computing habits	170
If you need further assistance	172
Before you call	172
Contacting Toshiba	172
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	174
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	174
Appendix A: Hot Keys	178
Volume Control	178
Volume Mute	179
Password security	179
Without a password	179
With a password	179
Power usage mode	180
Standby mode	181
Hibernation mode	182
Display modes	183
Display brightness	184
Keyboard hot keys	184
Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors	185
USA and Canada	185
United Kingdom	185
Australia	185
Europe	185
Glossary	186

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Index

204

simultaneous viewing

display panel

closing

opening

panel latch

TFT LCD

turn off automatically

displaying folder information

110

disposing of battery

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

156

double-click

downloading

environment

computer-friendly

ergonomics

error messages

device driver conflict

154

general hardware problem

154

non-system disk or disk error

151

165

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

163

program has performed an illegal

operation

150

warning resume failure

151

Error-checking

164

Ethernet LAN Port

disabling

113

using

113

exchanging data

114

expansion memory slot

expansion port

external

diskette drive

keyboard

monitor

connecting

not working

163

FAT (File Allocation Table)

163

features

files

.WAV

117

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

transferring application files

114

Fn key

assigning functions

136

key emulation

Fn-esse

134

assigning keys

136

change/remove key assignments

138

drag-and-drop

136

keyboard

135

starting

135

using keyboard or pointing device

137

viewing key assignments

138

folders

displaying information

110

function keys

hard disk drive

light

hardware conflicts

154

resolving

156

headphones

117

jack

Help

Windows XP

154

Hibernation command

120

enabling

125