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218 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict change your operating system, check with your PC manufacturer or your graphics card vendor to ensure that you have the appropriate drivers for both your hardware (for example, the graphics card) and software (drivers must support the operating system and DVD with WinDVD). Slow playback performance. DVD playback is a resource intensive application. Other applications and/or changes to your system hardware, software or configuration can impact playback performance. If playback is slower than normal, try: 1 Closing any other open applications to improve the performance of the DVD playback. 2 Ensuring DMA is turned on.: ❖ Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. ❖ Double-click the System icon, then select the Device Manager tab. ❖ Open the CDROM device folder, select your CD-ROM device driver, then click Properties. ❖ Click Settings tab. ❖ Check the DMA box. ❖ Restart computer when prompted. 3 If you have installed new hardware (such as a new graphics card or audio card), ensure the component's drivers support Microsoft® DirectX® 8.1 or higher and WinDVD. Contact the manufacturer of the component. 4 Verifying that your display driver resolution, color depth and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback. (Some systems do not support video overlays if these parameters are not optimal.) Try lowering these settings to improve performance.

Section	Page
TE2000 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	15
Introduction	23
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	44
Setting up your computer	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Turning on the computer	48
Opening the display panel	48
Turning on the power	48
Using the AccuPoint II pointing device	50
Setting up your software	52
Registering your computer with Toshiba	52
Setting up other devices	52
Turning off the computer	53
Closing the display panel	53
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	60
Using a mouse	61
Setting up a PS/2 mouse with the AccuPoint II	61
Connecting a local printer	62
Connecting an external diskette drive	64
Connecting external speakers or headphones	65
Connecting a microphone	65
Using an expansion device	66
Adding memory	67
Memory module sizes	67
Installing a memory module	68
Removing a memory module	70
Using Slim SelectBay® modules	72
Removing a module from the Slim SelectBay®	72
Inserting a module into the Slim SelectBay®	74
Inserting and removing hard drives	74
Inserting and removing PC Cards	76
Inserting a PC Card	76
Removing a PC Card	77
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	78
Connecting your modem to a telephone line	79
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 your computer at the office	99
Using a computer lock	99
Caring for your computer	100
Cleaning the computer	100
Moving the computer	101
Backing up your work	101
Preparing for communications	101
Powering down the computer	102
Using Turn Off Computer	102
Using Hibernation	106
Using Standby	108
Toshiba’s online resources	112
Chapter 5 - Mobile Computing	113
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	113
Running the computer on battery power	113
Charging the batteries	114
Monitoring battery power	115
What to do when the battery alarm sounds	117
Changing batteries	118
Taking care of your battery	120
Safety precautions	120
Maximizing battery life	121
Disposing of used batteries	121
Conserving power	121
Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional	122
Using a hot key to set the power usage mode	123
Additional options for power	124
Chapter 6 - Exploring Your Options	125
Exploring the desktop	125
Finding your way around the desktop	126
Exchanging data with another computer	128
Transferring files	128
Getting help transferring files	129
Setting up for communications	129
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	131
Connecting your computer to a network	131
An overview of using the Internet	134
The Internet	134
The World Wide Web	134
Internet Service Providers	135
Connecting to the Internet	135
Surfing the Internet	136
Internet features	136
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	137
Exploring audio features	137
Playing an audio CD	138
Creating a CD	139
Recording sounds	139
Using external speakers or headphones	141
Playing DVDs	142
Using the WinDVD toolbar	143
Using the WinDVD status bar	144
Using the WinDVD control panel	144
Using the control panel playback buttons	145
Maximizing the video window	147
Using playlists	148
Creating playlists	148
Loading and playing playlists	149
Resuming normal playback after using playlists	150
Customizing WinDVD	150
Setting general properties	151
Setting audio properties	152
Setting display properties	154
Using WinDVD advanced features	155
Zooming in	159
Zooming out	159
Panning	159
Adjusting the color balance	160
Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD	160
Getting help	160
Exiting WinDVD	160
Chapter 7 - Expansion Options	161
Devices for office computing	161
Connecting external (optional) devices	162
Using an external keyboard	163
Using a mouse	164
Connecting a serial mouse	164
Connecting a USB mouse	164
Connecting a PS/2 mouse	164
Using a printer	166
Connecting a parallel printer	167
Setting up your printer	168
Using an external monitor	171
Connecting the display device	172
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	173
Adjusting the quality of the external display	174
Video limitations	175
Using the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module	175
Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module	175
Using an expansion device	176
Chapter 8 - Toshiba Utilities	177
Fn-esse	178
Starting Fn-esse	178
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	180
Viewing existing key assignments	181
Changing or removing existing key assignments	182
Hotkey utility	183
Toshiba Console	184
Customizing Your Computer	185
Network	185
Security	185
Power Management	186
Slim SelectBay™ and Docking	188
Mobile Extension Service	188
Slim SelectBay™ Service	189
Toshiba Hardware Setup	189
Toshiba Power Saver utility	192
Enabling Hibernation	193
Setting user passwords	194
Using an instant password	194
Setting a user password	195
Disabling a user password	196
Using a supervisor password	197
Setting a supervisor password	197
Deleting a supervisor password	198
Chapter 9 - If Something Goes Wrong	199
Problems that are easy to fix	199
Problems when you turn on the computer	201
The Windows® operating system is not working	202
Using Startup options to fix problems	203
Internet problems	204
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	204
Resolving a hardware conflict	205
A plan of action	205
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	206
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	207
Memory problems	209
Power and the batteries	209
Keyboard problems	211
Display problems	211
Disk drive problems	213
DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive problems	216
Sound system problems	224
PC Card problems	224
Printer problems	227
Modem problems	228
Develop good computing habits	229
If you need further assistance	231
Before you call	231
Contacting Toshiba	231
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	233
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	233
Appendix A - Windows 98SE Supplemental Information	237
Set up steps	237
Setting up your printer	238
Turning off the computer	241
File systems	242
Power Usage modes in Windows 98SE	242
Supervisor-level passwords	243
Windows® 98 Troubleshooting	244
Appendix B - Hot Keys	257
Volume Mute	257
Instant password security	258
Power usage mode	259
Stand By mode	260
Hibernation mode	260
Display modes	261
Display brightness	261
Keyboard hot keys	262
Appendix C - Power Cable Connectors	263
Glossary	265
Acronyms	265
Terms	267