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132 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer's COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM3. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. DEFINITION: Although the terms are often used interchangeably, the serial port and COM port are really two different things. The serial port is the physical port on the back of the computer. The COM port is a unique identifier the computer uses to communicate with the serial port or other serial devices. If you're having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it. To find out which port your modem is connected to: 1 Click Start, and click Control Panel. Windows XP opens the Control Panel. 2 Double-click Phone and Modem Options. NOTE: The Control Panel window must be set to Classic View to access the Phone and Modem Options icon. Windows XP displays the Phone and Modem Options Properties dialog box. 3 Click the Modems tab. Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer's COM ports.

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® 6000 Series	1
User’s Guide	1
Contents	15
Introduction	23
This guide	23
Safety icons	24
Other icons used	25
Other documentation	25
Service options	26
Chapter 1 - Finding Your Way Around	27
Making sure you have everything	27
Front with the display panel closed	28
Back with rear panel closed	29
Back with rear panel open	30
Right side	31
Left side	31
Underside	33
Keyboard and display features	34
Front with the display panel open	34
Indicator panel lights	36
Keyboard indicator panel lights	37
Chapter 2 - Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	40
Other precautions	43
Setting up your computer	44
Connecting to a power source	45
Turning on the computer	47
Opening the display panel	47
Turning on the power	48
Using the AccuPoint II pointing device	49
Setting up your software	50
Setting up other devices	51
Turning off the computer	52
Closing the display panel	52
Chapter 3 - Connecting Other External Devices	55
Using external display devices	55
Connecting the display device	56
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	57
Adjusting the quality of the external display	58
Video limitations	58
Using an external keyboard	59
Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key	59
Using a mouse	60
Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II	60
Connecting a local printer	61
Connecting an external diskette drive	62
Connecting external speakers or headphones	63
Connecting a microphone	63
Using an expansion device	64
Adding memory	64
Memory module sizes	65
Installing a memory module	66
Removing a memory module	68
Using Slim SelectBay® modules	69
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®	70
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®	71
Inserting and removing hard drives	71
Inserting and removing PC Cards	73
Inserting a PC Card	73
Removing a PC Card	75
Inserting and removing Bluetooth™ modules	76
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	76
Using Secure Digital cards	76
Inserting an SD Media™ card	77
Removing an SD Media™ card	77
Connecting your modem to a telephone line	78
Connecting to a phone line	78
Chapter 4 - Learning the Basics	81
Computing tips	81
Using the keyboard	82
Character keys	83
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	83
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	84
Function keys	84
Windows special keys	84
Overlay keys	85
Starting a program	87
Starting a program from the Start menu	87
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	88
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	89
Saving your work	90
Printing your work	92
Using a compact disc drive	93
Inserting compact discs	94
Removing compact discs	96
Caring for CDs and DVDs	97
Using PC Cards	98
Hot swapping	98
Using SD Media cards	99
Using your computer at the office	99
Using a computer lock	100
Caring for your computer	101
Cleaning the computer	101
Moving the computer	102
Backing up your work	102
Restoring your work	103
Preparing for communications	103
Different ways to turn the computer on and off	104
Powering down the computer	105
Using Turn Off Computer	105
Using Hibernation	108
Using Standby	110
Toshiba’s online resources	113
Chapter 5 - Power Management	115
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	115
Running the computer on battery power	116
Charging the batteries	116
Monitoring battery power	117
What to do when the battery alarm sounds	119
Changing batteries	120
Taking care of your battery	123
Safety precautions	123
Maximizing battery life	123
Disposing of used batteries	124
Conserving power	124
Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional	125
Using a hot key to set the power usage mode	125
Additional options for power	126
Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options	127
Exploring the desktop	127
Finding your way around the desktop	127
Exchanging data with another computer	130
Transferring files	131
Getting help transferring files	131
Setting up for communications	131
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	133
Connecting your computer to a network	133
An overview of using the Internet	137
The Internet	137
The World Wide Web	138
Internet Service Providers	138
Connecting to the Internet	138
Surfing the Internet	139
Internet features	139
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	140
Exploring audio features	140
Playing an audio CD	141
Creating a CD	142
Recording sounds	142
Using external speakers or headphones	144
Exploring audiovisual features	144
Playing DVDs	145
Using the WinDVD toolbar	146
Using the WinDVD status bar	147
Using the WinDVD control panel	147
Using the control panel playback buttons	148
Maximizing the video window	150
Using playlists	151
Creating playlists	151
Loading and playing playlists	152
Resuming normal playback after using playlists	153
Customizing WinDVD	153
Setting general properties	154
Setting audio properties	155
Setting display properties	157
Using WinDVD advanced features	158
Zooming in	162
Zooming out	162
Panning	162
Adjusting the color balance	163
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD	163
Getting help	163
Exiting WinDVD	164
Chapter 7 - Expansion Options	165
Devices for office computing	165
Connecting external (optional) devices	166
Using an external keyboard	167
Using a mouse	167
Connecting a serial mouse	167
Connecting a USB mouse	168
Connecting a PS/2 mouse	168
Using a printer	170
Connecting a parallel printer	170
Setting up your printer	171
Using an external monitor	174
Connecting the display device	175
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	177
Adjusting the quality of the external display	177
Video limitations	178
Using the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module	178
Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module	178
Using an expansion device	179
Chapter 8 - Toshiba Utilities	181
Fn-esse	182
Starting Fn-esse	182
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	184
Viewing existing key assignments	185
Changing or removing existing key assignments	186
Hotkey utility	186
Toshiba Console	187
Customizing Your Computer	188
Network	189
Security	189
Power Management	189
Slim SelectBay™ and Docking	192
Mobile Extension Service	192
Slim SelectBay™ Service	193
Toshiba Hardware Setup	193
Toshiba Power Saver utility	195
Enabling Hibernation	195
Setting user passwords	196
Using an instant password	197
Setting a user password	197
Disabling a user password	198
Using a supervisor password	198
Setting a supervisor password	198
Deleting a supervisor password	199
Chapter 9 - If Something Goes Wrong	201
Problems that are easy to fix	201
Problems when you turn on the computer	203
The Windows® operating system is not working	204
Using Startup options to fix problems	205
Internet problems	206
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	206
Resolving a hardware conflict	207
A plan of action	207
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	208
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	209
Memory problems	211
Power and the batteries	211
Keyboard problems	213
Display problems	213
Disk drive problems	215
DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems	218
Sound system problems	225
PC Card problems	226
Printer problems	229
Modem problems	230
Develop good computing habits	230
Using VirtualTech	232
If you need further assistance	232
Before you call	233
Contacting Toshiba	233
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	234
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	235
Appendix A - Hot Keys	239
Volume Mute	239
Instant password security	239
Power usage mode	241
Stand By mode	242
Hibernation mode	243
Display modes	244
Display brightness	244
Enabling a wireless device	245
Keyboard hot keys	245
Appendix B - Power Cable Connectors	247
Appendix C - Video Modes	249
Glossary	251
Acronyms	251
Terms	253