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Recovery and Configuration Builder, Windows Millennium Edition

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279 Index characters 218 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 222 modem not receiving or transmitting 237 no sound 232 non-system disk or disk error 206, 224 PC Card 232 checklist 233 error occurs 235 hot swapping fails 235 not recognized 235 slots appear dead 234 Plug and Play 213 power and batteries 216 printer 236, 237 program not responding 203 program not working properly 223 rebooting from a USB diskette drive 206 screen does not look right/flickers 221 system resources 212 trouble prevention 238 URL address not found 210 using Startup options 207 VirtualTech 239 warning resume failure 206 Windows Millennium Edition not working 206 Windows won't start 206 WinDVD error messages 228 programs closing 130 not running correctly 223 starting 72 synchronization 156 Web browsers 158 properties 134 PS/2 mouse connecting 50 setting up 62 PS/2 port 27 R recharging main battery 101, 102 RTC battery 102 recording adjusting quality 165 sounds 164 Recovery and Configuration Builder CD 23 Recycle Bin 114, 137 region code 191 remaining battery power 104 removing battery cover 108 CDs and DVDs 85 main battery 106 PC Cards 169 Reset button 30 resizing windows 127, 129 restarting the computer 30, 94, 96, 98 RingCentral 157 sending a fax 157 RTC (real-time clock) battery 100 running the computer on battery power 100 S Safe mode 208 safety battery 100 computer 110 disposing of batteries 109 icon 22 precautions 43

Section	Page
Satellite® 2800/2805 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	11
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
Front with the display closed	26
Back	26
Right side	28
Left side	29
Front with the display open	31
Keyboard indicator panel	33
System indicator panel	34
CD/DVD control buttons	35
CD/DVD/Media Player power switch	36
Underside	37
Chapter 2 Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Precautions	43
Setting up your computer	45
Installing additional memory (optional)	45
Removing a memory module	50
Connecting a mouse	50
Connecting a printer	51
Connecting the AC adapter	52
Charging the battery	54
Using the computer for the first time	55
Opening the display panel	55
Turning on the power	55
Using the AccuPoint II	57
Setting up your software	58
Registering your computer	59
Setting up a printer	59
Using a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II	62
Turning off the computer	63
Caring for your computer	63
Cleaning the computer	64
Moving the computer	64
Using a computer lock	64
Chapter 3 Learning the Basics	67
Computing tips	67
Using the keyboard	69
Character keys	69
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	70
Function keys	70
Windows® special keys	70
Overlay keys	71
Starting a program	72
Saving your work	73
Printing your work	74
Using diskettes	75
Inserting and removing diskettes	75
Caring for diskettes	76
Backing up your files	76
Copying to a diskette	77
Playing a CD or DVD	77
Drive components and control buttons	78
CD/DVD control buttons	80
Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to CD/DVD	81
Setting the CD/DVD/Media Player switch to Media Player	81
Inserting a disc	81
Playing an audio CD	84
Playing a DVD	85
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD	85
Removing a disc with the computer on	85
Removing a disc with the computer off	86
Caring for CDs and DVDs	86
Using the DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction drive	87
Setting up for communications	88
Using the modem	88
Connecting your computer to a network	89
Turning off the computer	90
Shut down command	90
Hibernation command	90
Standby command	91
Using Shut down	92
Using Hibernation	94
Using Standby	96
Chapter 4 Mobile Computing	99
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	99
Running the computer on battery power	100
Using additional battery packs	100
Battery safety precautions	100
Maximizing battery life	101
Charging batteries	101
Charging the main battery	102
Charging the RTC battery	102
Monitoring battery power	103
Determining remaining battery power	103
Conserving battery power	104
What to do when the battery runs low	105
Setting battery alarms	105
Changing the main battery	106
Removing the battery from the computer	106
Removing the battery from the battery cover	108
Inserting a charged battery	108
Disposing of used batteries safely	109
Traveling tips	110
Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows Millenium Edition Operating System	111
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop	112
Finding your way around the desktop	112
Windows® Millennium Edition file system	116
Lesson 2: Using the AccuPoint II	116
Lesson 3: Learning about the Internet	119
Exploring the Web Tutorial	120
Lesson 4: Creating a new document	122
Lesson 5: Creating a new folder	123
Lesson 6: Starting programs	124
Lesson 7: Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows	127
Using the taskbar	128
Minimizing and maximizing windows	128
Resizing and moving windows	129
Lesson 8: Closing programs	130
Lesson 9: Creating shortcuts	131
Creating a shortcut to the Calculator	131
Creating a shortcut to the Character Map	132
Lesson 10: Changing the screen saver	134
Lesson 11: Setting the date and time	136
Lesson 12: Removing objects from the desktop	137
Lesson 13: Using System Restore	139
Lesson 14: If I am lost, what do I do?	140
Windows® Millennium Edition Help	140
Using the online tours and tutorials	142
Lesson 15: Turning off your computer	143
Chapter 6 Exploring Your Options	145
Windows® Millennium Edition special features	145
Personalizing your desktop	146
Customizing the taskbar	146
Bringing the world to your desktop	147
Changing desktop and browsing style	148
Personalizing individual windows	151
Adding a background to a window	152
Customizing window toolbars	152
Displaying information about each folder	154
Using your computer at the office	155
Exchanging data with another computer	156
Transferring files	156
Getting help transferring files	156
Sending a fax	157
An overview of using the Internet	157
The Internet	157
The World Wide Web	158
Internet Service Providers	158
Connecting to the Internet	158
Surfing the Internet	159
Internet features	160
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	160
Toshiba’s online resources	161
Exploring video features	161
Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your television	161
Transferring and editing video data	162
Playing DVDs	163
Exploring audio features	164
Recording sounds	164
Using a microphone	164
Adjusting recording quality	165
Using external speakers or headphones	166
Using PC Cards	167
PC Card supporting software	167
Inserting PC Cards	168
Removing PC Cards	169
Hot swapping	170
Using SmartMedia cards	170
Inserting a SmartMedia card	171
Removing a SmartMedia card	171
Emulating a full-size keyboard	171
Determining the COM port	172
Chapter 7 Toshiba Utilities	173
Fnesse	173
Starting Fnesse	174
Assigning a key to a program or document	175
Viewing existing key assignments	177
Changing or removing existing key assignments	177
Toshiba Hardware Setup	177
Setting the CPU Frequency Mode	179
Power Saver	180
Chapter 8 WinDVD 2000	181
Playing DVDs	181
Using the WinDVD toolbar	183
Using the WinDVD status bar	183
Using the WinDVD control panel	184
Using the control panel playback buttons	185
Maximizing the video window	187
Using playlists	188
Creating playlists	188
Loading and playing playlists	190
Resuming normal playback after using playlists	190
Customizing WinDVD	190
Setting general properties	191
Setting audio properties	192
Setting display properties	194
Customizing the control panel	195
Using WinDVD advanced features	195
Zooming in	200
Panning	201
Zooming out	201
Adjusting the color balance	201
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD	202
Getting help	202
Exiting WinDVD	202
Chapter 9 If Something Goes Wrong	203
Problems that are easy to fix	203
Problems when you turn on the computer	205
The Windows® Millennium Edition operating system is not working	206
Using Startup options to fix problems	207
Internet problems	210
The Windows® Millennium Edition operating system can help you	211
Resolving a hardware conflict	212
A plan of action	212
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	212
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	214
Memory card problems	216
Power and the batteries	216
Keyboard problems	218
AccuPoint II problems	219
Display problems	220
Disk drive problems	222
DVD-ROM drive problems	224
Sound system problems	232
PC Card problems	232
Printer problems	236
Modem problems	237
Develop good computing habits	238
Using VirtualTech	239
If you need further assistance	240
Before you call	240
Contacting Toshiba	241
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	242
Toshiba's worldwide offices	242
Appendix A Hot Keys	247
Instant password security	247
Power usage mode	248
Shutdown mode	248
Sound	249
Display modes	249
Keyboard hot keys	250
Appendix B Power Cable Connectors	251
Appendix C Video Modes	253
Satellite Series video modes	254
Glossary	257
Acronyms	257
Terms	259

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Index

279

characters

218

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

222

modem not receiving or

transmitting

237

no sound

232

non-system disk or disk error

206

224

PC Card

232

checklist

233

error occurs

235

hot swapping fails

235

not recognized

235

slots appear dead

234

Plug and Play

213

power and batteries

216

printer

236

237

program not responding

203

program not working properly

223

rebooting from a USB diskette

drive

206

screen does not look right/flickers

221

system resources

212

trouble prevention

238

URL address not found

210

using Startup options

207

VirtualTech

239

warning resume failure

206

Windows Millennium Edition not

working

206

Windows won

’

t start

206

WinDVD error messages

228

programs

closing

130

not running correctly

223

starting

synchronization

156

Web browsers

158

properties

134

PS/2 mouse

connecting

setting up

PS/2 port

recharging

main battery

101

102

RTC battery

102

recording

adjusting quality

165

sounds

164

Recovery and Configuration Builder

Recycle Bin

114

137

region code

191

remaining battery power

104

removing

battery cover

108

CDs and DVDs

main battery

106

PC Cards

169

Reset button

resizing windows

127

129

restarting the computer

RingCentral

157

sending a fax

157

RTC (real-time clock) battery

100

running the computer on battery power

100

Safe mode

208

safety

battery

100

computer

110

disposing of batteries

109

icon

precautions